Stories for August 25, 2011
Legoland Announces Plans For Themed Hotel
Legoland California today announced plans to build a three-story, 250-room hotel near the entrance to its Carlsbad theme park.
Bills Could Bypass Public Debate On Gregory Canyon, Liberty Quarry
After years of public hearings, the fate of two controversial projects in north San Diego County could be in the hands of the state legislature. A bill to block the Gregory Canyon landfill passed a key vote today.
State Auditor Identifies $8 Million in Lost Rent From Public Land Leases
At a time when the state government is scrounging for money to stay afloat, its chief auditor has identified more than $8 million in lost revenue that the State Lands Commission failed to collect from lessees.
Alzheimer's Drug Development At UC San Diego Gets Federal Boost
It's expensive to take a promising idea in the lab and turn it into an effective therapy. U.C. San Diego researchers hope to do just that, thanks to a new federal grant.
Possible Shark Sighting Closes Mission Beach
Lifeguards closed a two-mile stretch of water off Mission Beach today after spotting an 18-inch dorsal fin.
Great Performances: Vienna Philharmonic Summer Night Concert 2011
Led by guest conductor Valery Gergiev, the world-renowned Vienna Philharmonic presents an open-air concert in the magnificent gardens of Austria's Imperial Schönbrunn Palace. Selections include Franz Liszt's "Les Préludes"; Nicolo Paganini's "Violin Concerto, D major, 1st Movement"; Modest Mussorgsky' "Pictures at an Exhibition"; and Johann Strauss II's "Wiener Blut" (Encore).
California Seeking 'No Child Left Behind' Waiver
California's superintendent of public instruction, Tom Torlakson, is seeking a waiver from federal No Child Left Behind regulations.
Off-Duty San Diego Police Officer Killed In Motorcycle Crash
An off-duty San Diego police officer was killed in a motorcycle crash near Palm City, the San Diego Police Department said today.
Air Resources Board Reapproves AB 32 Scoping Plan
California's ambitious effort to reduce greenhouse gas emissions is taking a big step forward.
RealtyTrac Releases Q2 Numbers For California
More foreclosure homes are selling in California.
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