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Stories for November 15, 2011
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One option is that it will move more fully onto college campuses. Another, potentially more intriguing possibility: The protest will move freely between "real" and "virtual" worlds, appearing en masse both online and in physical locations.
New electric vehicle owners and leasers will be reimbursed up to $2500 by the state's Air Resources Board.
American servicemembers may soon be able to move through airport screening more quickly.
California lawmakers held their first hearing on the High-Speed Rail Authority's new business plan Tuesday, and it featured some tense exchanges between a Republican Assemblyman and high-speed rail officials.
Holiday forecasts for hiring at retail stores in San Diego are slightly up, but polls say shoppers expect to spend less. Lower revenues could have a big impact on the state budget.
The latest addition to UC San Diego’s Stuart Collection of site-specific sculptures, “Fallen Star” was raised 100 feet into the air on Tuesday morning, and attached to the seventh-floor roof of an existing building.
Earlier this month, National Public Radio reported on an Environmental Protection Agency "watch list" of hundreds of industrial plants potentially emitting toxic pollutants. We'll hear how San Diego County fits into that watch list
Bookstores are disappearing, leaving book lovers with fewer chances to meet the authors they love. Milane Christiansen, seasoned San Diego bookseller, has joined with Chino Farms to provide onsite book signings. This Sunday, Chino's will host Los Angeles restauranteur and cookbook author Nancy Silverton, co-owner of Pizzeria Mozza.
Home sales in San Diego County increased by 0.3 percent in October, compared to the same month a year ago, while prices dipped by 5.8 percent, a real estate information service announced today.
A school trustee wants to slash employee pay under a plan to save the district from insolvency.
The National Lawyers Guild says it has obtained a court order that allows Occupy Wall St. protesters to return with tents to a New York City park.
Envision San Diego
Hospice care offers an alternative to dying in a hospital hooked up to machines. But most people don't know about it.
The 156th birthday of the Old Point Loma Lighthouse will be celebrated today with tours of the tower, lantern and gallery -- areas normally closed to the public.
UC San Diego researchers have analyzed data gathered by space shuttle missions to create a tool for developers of solar power.
For the first time, taxi drivers will get representation on a committee that advises the Metropolitan Transit System on taxi regulations. It is seen as a first step to addressing drivers' long-time demands about safety and high fees.