Basketball Falls at San Diego State Nov 20, 2009
In its first game of the four-game West Coast Classic, Santa Clara fell 86-53 at San Diego State on Thursday night ... San Diego State shot 53 ... San Diego State collected 45 rebounds, 11 steals and six blocks. (Santaclarabroncos.com)
Travelers give thanks Nov 20, 2009
Twenty-eight-year-old Brettan Bablove of San Diego, gives thanks for her parents who took her and her brother on a good ol family vacation just like when we were kids. We took a week-long cruise to Alaska that was not only ultra-relaxing, we got to see breathtaking glaciers, amazing wildlife (whales. (MSNBC -- Travel)
What Do Women Want? A Little Thought Nov 20, 2009
A Little Thought - Holidays News Story - KGTV San Diego. Site. (TheSanDiegoChannel.com, CA)
San Diego St. athletic dir. out after investigation Nov 20, 2009
San Diego State athletic director Jeff Schemmel resigns - NCAA Basketball - SI.com ... San Diego State athletic director resigns ... SAN DIEGO (AP) -- San Diego State athletic director Jeff Schemmel has resigned after an investigation of his travel expenses. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NCAA Basketball)
Lawmakers' trips hit amid revenue crunch Nov 20, 2009
Registration for NCSL's annual Fall Forum, which will be held in San Diego on Dec. 2-6, is under way ... The discounted room rate at the convention's official hotel, the San Diego Marriott, is $199 a night. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Foreclosures Hitting People With Good Credit Nov 20, 2009
The crisis has struck people like Betty Wilson of San Diego. She was laid off a year ago from her job at an insurance company. (KCRA 3, CA)
FAA glitch causes widespread travel delays Air travelers nationwide scrambled to revise their plans Thursday after an FAA computer glitch caused widespread cancellations and delays for the second time in ... Nov 20, 2009
But flights originating on the East Coast may be delayed arriving in San Diego and other West Coast cities ... Copyright 2009 The San Diego Union-Tribune, LLC. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Navy Finds Lax Behavior Aboard Sub In Collision Nov 19, 2009
collided with the USS New Orleans, a San Diego-based Navy amphibious ship, on March 20 in the narrow, heavily traveled strait at the mouth of the Persian Gulf. The New Orleans' fuel tank was ruptured and 15 sailors on the Hartford sustained minor injuries. (TheSanDiegoChannel.com, CA)
Consultant Hired For Downtown Stadium Study Nov 19, 2009
SAN DIEGO -- The city's redevelopment arm agreed Wednesday to pay a New York consultant $160,000 to study ways to finance the construction of a downtown football stadium to house the San Diego Chargers ... About eight acres of the site house a bus yard owned by the San Diego Metropolitan Transit System ... San Diego Mayor Jerry Sanders recently met with Chargers owner Dean Spanos to discuss the potential for a new stadium downtown. (TheSanDiegoChannel.com, CA)
Mayor Praises San Diegans For Saving Water Nov 19, 2009
SAN DIEGO -- Water use was down 9. 5 percent citywide in October, compared to the same month last year, San Diego Mayor Jerry Sanders announced Wednesday ... Overall, San Diego residents have cut their water use by about 13 percent since the city imposed mandatory restrictions in June, according to the mayor's office. (TheSanDiegoChannel.com, CA)
Report: City's Syringe Program Working Nov 19, 2009
SAN DIEGO -- The city of San Diego has received an alarming number of dirty syringes from a program aimed at reducing the spread of disease, with nearly 1 million dirty needles having been collected since 2001. While the city believes providing clean syringes will stop the spread of disease and offer a chance for addicts to stop using, not everyone agrees. (TheSanDiegoChannel.com, CA)
Student Allegedly Brings Gun To UEI College Nov 19, 2009
SAN DIEGO -- A man who attends a Serra Mesa vocational school was arrested Wednesday for allegedly bringing a loaded pistol to the campus, authorities reported. Another student at UEI College on Kearny Villa Road spotted the gun in the man's backpack about 9:30 a.m. and sent a text message to her father, who made a 911 call, according to San Diego police. (TheSanDiegoChannel.com, CA)
Break These Travel Habits And Save Nov 19, 2009
By Sharyn Alden, Contributing WriterIf you're like most travelers, you probably do a lot of things automatically without thinking much about it. You may look for the biggest or the cheapest hotel chain, or you automatically rent a car at the airport without checking to see how close a hotel is to public transportation. (TheSanDiegoChannel.com, CA)
Teens Accused In Fires, Vandalism Arrested Nov 19, 2009
SAN DIEGO -- Three teenage boys were behind bars Wednesday for allegedly torching two city vehicles and part of an outbuilding and scrawling racist graffiti at a municipal maintenance yard in Vista last summer. The late-night Aug. 20 arson fires and vandalism at Buena Vista Park remained unsolved until this week, when investigators identified the youths, ages 16 and 17, as the alleged perpetrators, San Diego County Sheriff's Department Detective Pat Shannon said. (TheSanDiegoChannel.com, CA)
Men's Basketball Inks Center during November Signing Period Nov 19, 2009
The Cougars will meet No. 17/17 Oklahoma at 10:30 p.m. (CST)/7:30 p.m. (AST), Nov. 26 before facing San Diego at 10:30 p.m. (CST)/7:30 p.m. (AST), Nov. 27. The team's third-day opponent will be determined based on their combined results in the first two games. (Uhcougars.com)
San Diego State Completes 2010 Non-Conference Football Schedule Nov 19, 2009
SAN DIEGO - The San Diego State University athletic department announced today that the Aztec football team will travel to Columbia, Mo ... The game fills the void left when San Diego State and the University of Nevada mutually agreed to move their game scheduled for that date back to Sept. 10, 2016 ... The Tigers returned to San Diego the following season ranked 12th in the country and defeated the Aztecs, 31-7. (Goaztecs.com)
- UPCOMING EVENTS: Kirchenbauer tourney set 0 Nov 19, 2009
San Diego State University-Imperial Valley campus will have its 12th annual Golf Classic at the Del Rio Golf Course on Dec. 12 in Brawley. Registration is limited to the first 132 paid entries. (El Centro Imperial Valley Press, CA)
FANS SPEAK: 'The league's trying to control people' Nov 19, 2009
Contributing: Tom Pedulla in Atlanta; Gary Mihoces in New Orleans; Skip Wood in San Diego; Nate Davis in Landover, Md. and in Minneapolis. (USA Today -- Sports)
Chinese diners eat live fish on YOUTUBE... Nov 19, 2009
" Uh, I don't think so. Perhaps some people are retarded apologists for the cruelty of others. I don't care what language you speak, it's inappropriate to torture any animal. The issue isn't about Chinese practice vs. Japanese vs. skinning dogs alive in Asia- all things of this nature are wrong. If you are going to eat something, kill it first, OK? Skip_G on November 18, 2009 at 09:48 PM Nothing new here folks, saw the same thing on the telly ten or more years back. They wrapped the fish's head... (The Drudge Report)
LMU Signs San Diego Opposite Nov 19, 2009
Hensley, a 6'3 left-handed opposite from Torrey Pines High School in San Diego, Calif. signed a National Letter of Intent to join the Lions in the fall for the 2010 season. (Lmulions.com)
Toshiba Classic Next for Lions Nov 19, 2009
for the Toshiba Classic hosted by UC San Diego ... for the Toshiba Classic hosted by UC San Diego ... to participate in the Toshiba Classic hosted by UC San Diego. (Lmulions.com)
* World News Quick Take Nov 19, 2009
FBI officials say an elderly, thin, gray-haired man nicknamed the Geezer Bandit is responsible for holding up five San Diego, California-area banks since summer ... FBI spokesman Darrell Foxworth says investigators believe the man is also responsible for robbing four other San Diego County banks since Aug. 28. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Falcons End Semester With Three Separate Events Nov 19, 2009
The 2009 Toshiba Classic, hosted by UC San Diego, will be held Nov. 19-21 at the Belmont Plaza Olympic Pool in Long Beach, Calif ... Other men's teams scheduled to appear at this week's invitational are Air Force, BYU, Cal Baptist, Cal State Bakersfield, Cal State Northridge, Chapman, Hawaii, La Verne, Seattle, Soka, host UC San Diego, Utah and Vanguard. (Airforcesports.com)
Police: Man Tied Boys To Tree, Molested Them Nov 19, 2009
E-Mail News Alerts Get breaking news and daily headlines. Jose Cervantes, 35, In Custody. (TheSanDiegoChannel.com, CA)
1 Adult, 2 Children Injured In Rollover Crash Nov 19, 2009
E-Mail News Alerts Get breaking news and daily headlines. POSTED: 5:05 am PST November 18, 2009. (TheSanDiegoChannel.com, CA)
Judge: Corps Failed To Stop Katrina Flood Nov 19, 2009
Negligence Ruling In Katrina Floods May Cost Feds - San Diego News Story - KGTV San Diego. Site. (TheSanDiegoChannel.com, CA)
Gunman Robs San Marcos Sandwich Shop Nov 19, 2009
E-Mail News Alerts Get breaking news and daily headlines. POSTED: 3:43 pm PST November 18, 2009UPDATED: 6:32 pm PST November 18, 2009. (TheSanDiegoChannel.com, CA)
Deputies Search For Man Who Tried To Grab Girl Nov 19, 2009
-- Parents have been warned and San Diego County Sheriff's deputies are on the lookout after a young girl said a man tried to grab her while she was on her way to school Wednesday morning. The alleged incident happened in the area near Paraiso Avenue and Apple Street, which is close to La Presa Middle School in Spring Valley, deputies said. (TheSanDiegoChannel.com, CA)
Insect Discoveries Prompt Quarantines Nov 19, 2009
SAN DIEGO -- Newly established quarantines are in place in Fallbrook and Valley Center following infestations by two crop-damaging insects, the California Department of Food and Agriculture announced Wednesday. The discovery of three Mediterranean fruit flies led to the establishment of a 79-square-mile quarantine in the Fallbrook area, according to the CDFA.. (TheSanDiegoChannel.com, CA)
Falcons Close Out Season With Two Matches Nov 18, 2009
UTAH QUICK HITS Despite losing three of their last four matches, the Utes are 16-10 overall and 9-5 in Mountain West Conference play, although Utah will travel to San Diego State prior to its match against the Falcons ... GETTING THE WIN With a 25-19 victory in the first set against San Diego State, Air Force claimed its third set win of the season ... GOING FOR TWO Junior picked up double-digit total in kills and digs for the ninth time this season, as she amassed 11 kills and 15 digs against... (Airforcesports.com)
Becoming 'El Road Warrior' Nov 18, 2009
She is now on the travel staff of San Diego News Network. Comments. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Travel)
SDSU Announces Northern Arizona Game Time Change Nov 18, 2009
The Northern Arizona-San Diego State game time has been changed from 7 p.m. PT to 3 p.m. PT. ... SAN DIEGO - San Diego State has announced that its men's basketball game vs. Northern Arizona on Saturday, Nov. 28, has been moved to 3 p.m. PT. The game was originally schedule for 7 p.m. PT at Viejas Arena ... The round-robin event is being played at campus sites and begins for San Diego State on Thursday, Nov. 19, vs. the Broncos at Viejas Arena. (Goaztecs.com)
NFC East: Cowboys come crashing down after strong run Nov 18, 2009
PHILADELPHIA: The Philadelphia Eagles missed out on a chance to tie Dallas for the NFC East's top spot with this past Sunday's 31-23 loss at San Diego, a game which brought back a double-bad case of deja vu for the team ... Two of those attempts were stuffed at the San Diego one-yard line, forcing the team to settle for an 18-yard field goal in the second quarter ... In New York's most recent outing, San Diego's Philip Rivers drove his team downfield in the final minutes for a last-second... (ABC 7 News, DC)
Keystroke error turns $289 rate into $28 Nov 18, 2009
Terry Capps, San Diego. A: If you book a rate that you know is an error, then you shouldn't expect the hotel to honor the price. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Real estate group looks on bright side Nov 18, 2009
But the good news, he said, is that San Diego is rated the nation's 10th best real estate market in the ULI report, though all 10 offer comparatively poor prospects for the immediate future. He said hotels have been hit hardest by the economic downturn some properties in San Diego are in foreclosure but they are more resilient than other real estate, because managers can increase room rates as the economy and travel pick up ... Lora Heramb, vice president for sales and marketing at... (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Cloud cover blocks meteor showers in India, ... Nov 18, 2009
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Poway District To Hold H1N1 Vaccine Clinics Nov 18, 2009
San Diego-Based Vical Ready To Produce Swine Flu Vaccine ... Flu-Diverted Cruise Ships To Bring Tourism To San Diego ... County: San Diego Prepared For Possible Pandemic. (TheSanDiegoChannel.com, CA)
Upon Further Review Nov 18, 2009
The Steelers have twice been victorious at Heinz, sans touchdowns; the 3-0 Monday Night Quagmire vs. Miami in '07 and the 11-10 '08 oddity vs. San Diego ... While the Bengals three remaining games consist of road trips to Minnesota, San Diego, and the , the Steelers travel to Baltimore and Miami, and face the Ravens in a home tilt at the friendly (until yesterday) environs of Heinz Field ... The Steelers won a Monday night contest at San Diego earlier in the 05 season, only to lose Maddox... (SteelCitySports.com)
Utah Swimming and Diving Gears Up For Toshiba Classic Nov 18, 2009
The women will be taking on the California, the defending National Champions, who are currently undefeated this season with wins against Fresno State and San Diego State ... Other teams for the men: Air Force, Cal Baptist, Cal State Bakersfield, Cal Sate Nortrhidge, Chapman, Hawaii, Soka, Stanford, UC San Diego and La Verne ... Other notable teams for the women: Air Force, Cal Baptist, Cal State Bakersfield, Fresno State, Hawaii, LMU, Neveda Reno, New Mexico, Oregon State, Pepperdine, San Jose... (Utahutes.com)
Schemmel submitted expenses for trip Nov 18, 2009
SAN DIEGO San Diego State Athletic Director Jeff Schemmel requested university reimbursement for the rental car and gas he used to drive to Point Clear, Ala ... Schemmel, 55, also billed the university $331 to change his flight home to San Diego from Washington, where he was attending the NCAA Convention ... Instead of returning to San Diego early Jan. 17, as originally planned, he arranged to fly to Atlanta the evening of Jan. 16. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Boyfriend Plans Thanksgiving With 'Friend' Nov 18, 2009
E-Mail News Alerts Get breaking news and daily headlines. Boyfriend Plans Thanksgiving With 'Friend. (TheSanDiegoChannel.com, CA)
HVCC: Bad or Badly Implemented? Nov 18, 2009
The Home Valuation Code of Conduct (HVCC) is getting a bad rap for causing what real estate professionals say is a rise in inaccurate appraisals, Alfred Pollard told a packed room of REALTORS Friday in a risk management-regulatory issues joint forum at the 2009 NAR Conference & Expo in San Diego. Pollard, the general counsel for the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), said HVCC was released at a time when the economy was in a massive contraction what he called a systemic event and that this... (Realtor Magazine Online)
Lose the booze? Nov 17, 2009
Here's Denise Vardakas': She and her mother were flying from San Diego to Grand Cayman, and on their final leg they enjoyed "endless Jack and Diet Cokes." She adds, "We were having a great time chatting with the crewmembers, and a few of our fellow passengers." On their way back a week later, the same crewmembers greeted them as the "Jack and Diet" ladies. Oh, my. (CNN -- Travel)
Navy: Missing plane wreckage found off Texas coast Nov 17, 2009
Thousands of family members, friends and colleagues said farewell Friday to seven Coast Guard members who died when their plane collided with a Marine helicopter off the San Diego coast. "No ceremony is as difficult as this one, at this place, at this time," Adm. (Fresno Bee -- Nation)
Falcons: Ryan may have some limitations Nov 17, 2009
The blocked field goal was the first for the Falcons since Nov. 30, 2008 at San Diego. Earlier this season, cornerback Brian Williams blocked a Carolina punt in Week Two. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Chargers Hang on for Fourth Straight Win Nov 16, 2009
With San Diego's defense giving yards in bunches, the offense came through with a 12-play scoring drive late in the game as the Chargers held off the Philadelphia Eagles for a 31-23 victory. The win pulls San Diego into a tie atop the AFC West ... The offense scored touchdowns on two of its first four drives -- a 20-yard catch-and-run by and a 3-yard run by -- to spot San Diego a 14-0 lead. (ChargersUpdate.com)
Basketball opens 2009-10 home schedule with Men... Nov 16, 2009
Basketball Travels to San Diego State on Thursday for 1st of 4 games as part of West Coast Classic ... Santa Clara will then travel to San Diego State on Thurs ... Despite playing 170 games vs. WCC competition, it will be the first meeting between SCU and SDSU. San Diego State (1-0) defeated Division II UC San Diego on Saturday. (Santaclarabroncos.com)
No bye for 10-0 Olympian Nov 16, 2009
In the San Diego Section, games that end tied in regulation have generally been considered ties, even when overtime is played to determine seeding preference or playoff advancement ... Copyright 2009 The San Diego Union-Tribune, LLC. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
SDSU and Saint Mary's to Play in ESPN College Hoops Tip-Off Marathon Late Monday Night Nov 16, 2009
San Diego State (1-0/0-0 MWC) at Saint Mary's (1-0/0-0 WCC) ... San Diego State to Participate in ESPN College Hoops Tip-Off Marathon; Aztecs Travel to Saint Mary's for a Little Late Night Basketball Short a trio of players who earned preseason all-conference honors by multiple publications, San Diego State (1-0) defeated Division II UC San Diego on Saturday ... The game is the second in three days for San Diego State and the rapid pace will continue in the days to follow. (Goaztecs.com)
Bengals' rising, Broncos' falling; more Snaps Nov 16, 2009
The Bengals will be 10-2 and about to wrap up a playoff berth by the time they travel in Weeks 14-15 to Minnesota and San Diego -- their only remaining games against winning teams ... The Broncos had better hope Orton is healthy for next week's AFC West showdown against visiting San Diego, or Denver's decline will continue. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
#13 Lady Buffs Top Truman State, 1-0, for Sweet 16 Birth Nov 16, 2009
WT will now travel to San Diego, California to face off with St. Edward's at 4:30 p.m. PST on Friday, Nov. 20. In the other half of the bracket, host UC-San Diego will square off with Cal State-Dominguez Hills at 7:00 p.m. PST The winners will face off on Sunday, Nov. 22 at 12:00 p.m. PST for a spot in the Final Four. (Gobuffsgo.com)
Cruises to sail year-round from Charleston Nov 15, 2009
and will be replaced there by a ship from San Diego, said Jennifer de laCruz, a Carnival spokeswoman. "Carnival's model is fill the ship," de la Cruz said. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
UCSB Easily Defeats Cal State Northridge and UCSD Nov 15, 2009
The Gaucho men and women's swim teams easily beat Cal State Northridge and UC San Diego in a triple dual meet ... - The UC Santa Barbara swim team cruised by Cal State Northridge and UC San Diego in a triple dual meet Friday at Campus pool ... In the men's 1,000 free, UC San Diego's Jereme Bernett-Woods beat UCSB's to take first with a time of 9:42. (Ucsbgauchos.com)
Divided school board cuts back on spending Nov 15, 2009
The San Diego school board will do its part albeit grudgingly to adhere to a districtwide spending freeze it imposed last month to save money during these tough times ... The San Diego Unified School Districts spending freeze, imposed Oct. 27, halted catered food for adults in most situations but had allowed for some exceptions including board meetings and superintendent events ... Copyright 2009 The San Diego Union-Tribune, LLC. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Tempe Town Lake thrives despite setbacks Nov 15, 2009
"I feel like I'm in a different city, like I'm in San Diego.". Hallman believes the novelty, serenity and aesthetics of the lake will one day put it on a par with San Diego's Balboa Park or New York City's Central Park. (AZCentral -- News)
Schemmel on administrative leave during SDSU... Nov 15, 2009
San Diego State Athletic Director Jeff Schemmel has been placed on administrative leave until Wednesday, when a university review into his travel expense records is expected to be finished, a university spokesman said yesterday. The university is investigating his travel expense records after an Alabama man, John David Lineberger, filed suit in San Diego Superior Court to subpoena Schemmel's travel records ... 57 lists Schemmel and San Diego State Univ with the campus address. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Jags Fans: Who to cheer for... Nov 15, 2009
Philadelphia at San Diego Big NFC vs. AFC matchup and Jaguars fans need the Eagles to travel to the west coast and pull off a minor upset. A San Diego loss would drop them to 5-4 which would tie them with Jacksonville, provided they beat the Jets. (JagsInsider.com)
Cassel marshals Players 4 Planet Nov 14, 2009
"I grew up in L.A., where my family always recycled," explained Cassel, who has logged Major League playing time with the San Diego Padres and Houston Astros ... The team's reputation for environmental leadership can be attributed to president Dave Oster, who got to know Cassel when the latter suited up for the Storm as a San Diego farmhand in 2002. (MLB.com -- Cleveland Indians)
Stanford vs. USC - A Gambler's Dream Matchup Nov 14, 2009
North Texas) and Wyoming (at San Diego State). TWO-STAR PICKS. (ABC 7 News, DC)
'It's Orwellian': Everyone in UK could be given a personal 'carbon allowance'... Nov 14, 2009
Teddy in San Diego on November 13, 2009 at 09:15 PM. The warming and cooling of the earth is an unstoppable trend which takes about 1500 years to go from one extreme to the other. (The Drudge Report)
Air Force Falls in Four to San Diego State Nov 14, 2009
- The Air Force volleyball team dropped 3-1 Mountain West Conference match to travel partner San Diego State on Friday, Nov. 13 ... San Diego State pulled within three, but a kill by Harrington stopped the Aztecs' run and a kill by Stilwell secured the Falcons' 25-19 victory ... Air Force was unable to use the momentum of the first set victory, as San Diego State raced out to a 16-5 lead. (Airforcesports.com)
Palin Book Goes After McCain Camp, Not Levi Nov 14, 2009
AP: Palin Book Goes After McCain Camp But Not Levi - Entertainment News Story - KGTV San Diego. Site. (TheSanDiegoChannel.com, CA)
San Diego Great Dane named world's tallest dog Nov 14, 2009
In this photo taken Aug. 21, 2009, Diana Taylor walks with her Great Dane, Titan, along Ocean Beach in San Diego. During a ceremony Thursday Nov. 12, 2009, the Guinness (The San Diego Union-Tribune, Peggy Peattie) MANDATORY CREDI / AP) ... Guinness World Records says Titan, a white Great Dane from San Diego, is tallest dog on planet. (Albany Times Union)
Blind Pilot riding two wheels to the top Nov 14, 2009
Blind Pilot is already planning their third such tour, the last of which took them all the way from Vancouver, British Columbia, to San Diego. It isn't always wonderful. (CNN)
Men's Basketball opens season with first-ever m... Nov 13, 2009
Santa Clara will play six games vs. 2009 post-season teams: at San Diego State on Nov. 19 (NIT Semi-Finals), vs. UNLV on Dec. 5 (NIT), vs. Saint Mary's on Jan. 10 and at Saint Mary's on Feb. 4 (NIT second round); and vs. Gonzaga on Jan. 28 and at Gonzaga on Feb. 25 (NCAA Sweet 16) ... The Classic represents five different Division I conferences including the West Coast (Santa Clara), the Mountain West (San Diego State), Big Sky (Northern Arizona), Big West (Pacific) and WAC (Fresno State). (Santaclarabroncos.com)
