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News & Analysis
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UC San Diego Scientists Net $12 Million For Stem Cell Research
- May 25
Five UC San Diego scientists have received almost $12 million combined from the California Institute for Regenerative Medicine to pay for stem cell-based research, the university announced today.
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City Council Asks For More Funding For Lifeguards
- May 25
With revenues coming in higher than forecast, several City Council members today pushed for more funding for San Diego's lifeguards.
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SANDAG Cuts Toll Rates For SR 125
- May 25
Toll rates for the southern end of state Route 125 will be lowered by anywhere from 35 cents to $1.10 under a fee structure approved unanimously today by the San Diego Association of Governments Board of Directors.
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Flags In: Memorial Day Tradition At Arlington National Cemetery (Video)
- May 25
Each year "Flags In" takes place at Arlington National Cemetery ahead of the Memorial Day holiday weekend. The 3rd Infantry Regiment, also known as the Army's "Old Guard," places American flags on each of the 260,000 gravestones at the cemetery.
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CHP Warns Holiday Revelers To Not Drink And Drive
- May 25
The long Memorial Day weekend means party time for many and the risk of driving while impaired for some. The California Highway Patrol says tickets -- and potential tragedy -- can easily be avoided with a little education and planning.
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Crash Leaves 4 Dead, 4 Critical Near Ramona
- May 25
Cal Fire officials report four people are dead and four are in critical condition following a car accident on state Route 67, just south of Rockhouse Road between Poway and Ramona.
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Roundtable: Schools & Police Board Are In Trouble, Michael Crowe Is Not
- May 25
- Midday Edition
- Evening Edition
This story was updated at 2:38 p.m.
One in five teachers likely to be laid off by San Diego Unified unless concessions -- or a miracle -- happen. The Citizens Review Board of Police Practices charged with questionable practices of its own. Michael Crowe found "factually innocent"of murder -- and he's not alone.
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In Lieu of Casting Votes, City Heights Teens Get Candidates To Sign Pledge
- May 25
Most of the teens at Wednesday’s District 9 candidates forum at Hoover High School may not be able to vote in the upcoming election, but they just might have something better: signed contracts with both candidates in the running to represent City Heights on City Council next year.
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Business Groups, Builders And Labor Battle Over Propositions
- May 25
Supporters of the proposition to reform the City of San Diego’s pension system have outspent the opposition committees more than six to one according to the most recent financial statements filed with the City Clerk.
Arts & Life
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Animal Cracker Conspiracy's 'The Collector'
- May 25
Animal Cracker Conspiracy is pushing the boundaries of puppetry with their new production, "The Collector" at 3rd Space in University Heights. I went behind the scenes to see what it takes to create puppet theater.
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Weekend Preview: The Beach Boys, Mrs. Magician And A Strawberry Fest
- May 24
The long Memorial Day Weekend is the unofficial start to summer, and there are many events happening this weekend to help you welcome warmer days.
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Marine Gets Kiss From Katy Perry During Fleet Week (Video)
- May 24
It's Fleet Week in New York City, and that means more than 6,000 Sailors, Marines, and Coast Guardsmen are in the Big Apple to celebrate the sea services. Music superstar Katy Perry already gave one of those Marines a memory to last a lifetime, when she pulled him onstage and kissed him during her concert for the troops.
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The Family Of Survivors On 'Molokai'
- May 22
"Molokai" by Alan Brennert is a One Book, One San Diego selection which tells the story of how people diagnosed with leprosy survived in a colony on the Hawaiian island.
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Taylor Swift To Honor Fallen Camp Pendleton Marine In New Video (Video)
- May 21
Country music superstar Taylor Swift has told the parents of fallen Camp Pendleton Marine Sgt. Wade Wilson she wants to honor him by wearing his dog tags in her next music video.
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Highlights
2012 Legacy Week: Honoring The 50th Anniversary Of Our Navy SEALS!
Legacy Week starts Memorial Day weekend and features special events in honor of the military, including a Veteran’s Remembrance ceremony open to the public on May 26th.
Memorial Day Observances Reading
Join the Vietnam Veterans of America to honor America's War Casualties at the San Diego's Vietnam Peace Memorial on May 27, 2012. Read names from 7:30 am to 7:30 pm. Volunteer readers are most welcome.
Vista Strawberry Festival
The Festival kicks off on Sunday, May 27, 2012 at 8am with the Strawberry 5,000 run followed by a pie eating contest, strawberry costume contest, Strawberry Idol and more! Don’t miss this exciting day full of food, fun, memories and stawberries.
Horacio Gutiérrez Plays Rachmaninoff
On this season finale concert, the San Diego Symphony welcomes back pianist Horacio Gutiérrez performing the ultimate Romantic piano concerto, Sergei Rachmaninoff’s Second. The concert opens with a jazzy treat from American Jazz master Dave Brubeck.
