Stories for November 17, 2011

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Feds To Review Immigration Cases, Focus On Serious Crimes

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Federal prosecutors will begin reviewing all new cases in immigration court in order to focus resources on prosecuting undocumented criminals and other high priority cases.

Former Officer Convicted Of Asking for Bribes, Sexually Assaulting Women After Traffic Stops

  • November 17, 2011
  • | By Kelly Wheeler, CNS

The verdict was split in this afternoon's judgment against former SDPD Officer Anthony Arevalos.

Developer Doug Manchester Buys Union-Tribune

The owner of The San Diego Union-Tribune announced Thursday it has sold the 143-year-old newspaper to MLIM, LLC, owned by real-estate magnate Doug Manchester.

Ask This Old House: Repairing A Crack In An Asphalt Walkway; Getting Rid Of Mold

  • November 17, 2011
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Landscape contractor Roger Cook helps a homeowner repair a crack in an asphalt walkway. Then Roger, along with host Kevin O’Connor, plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey and general contractor Tom Silva, asks “What is it?” Afterward, Tom helps a homeowner get rid of the mold in her attic.

Skilled Day Care For Frail Seniors And Disabled Adults Will Continue

Some 35,000 frail seniors and disabled adults in California may still be able to get skilled day care services, thanks to a new settlement.

Coaster May Extend To Camp Pendleton

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The North County’s Transit District is considering the feasibility of building a new Coaster train station on Camp Pendleton.

Would Organizing Hurt The Occupy Movement?

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The Occupy San Diego protest is taking part in a nationwide day of action today with several rallies. A local professor believes the Occupiers are better off not organizing.

City of San Diego's Only Daily - Sold!

The San Diego Union Tribune has been sold...developer Doug Manchester will be the new owner.

East Coast Man Finishes Cross Country Trek In San Diego

Stephen Homsey is on the last leg of his three-thousand mile journey to raise awareness about multiple sclerosis. His final stop is in Coronado Friday.

Schools Figure To Suffer More From State Budget Shortfall

We'll explore the grim news from California's legislative analyst expected to trigger more cuts to education and social services.

Weekend Preview: Food, Wine, And Music

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The coming week is filled with food, wine, and music, and here to tell us what's worth seeking out are Kinsee Morlan, arts and entertainment editor at CityBeat, and Peter Holslin, music editor at CityBeat.

Cross-Border Cleanup Helps Heal Polluted River

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The New River in California's Imperial Valley was once considered the most polluted in the country. The waterway is much cleaner now due to increased investment to clean up the environment on both sides of the border, government official said.

Occupy Protesters Clash With Police In NYC Finance District

  • November 17, 2011
  • | By Karen Matthews, Associated Press
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Police arrested protesters who sat on the ground and blocked traffic into New York's financial district.

Homeless Connect In North County

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Cal State San Marcos hosted a one-stop shop event for North County homeless people on Wednesday, the first in a decade.

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Curious Origins Of The Wings of Freedom Sculpture

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San Diegans will soon weigh in on a proposed 500-foot sculpture for San Diego’s Navy Pier called Wings of Freedom. But the sculpture’s design has curious origins.

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Disparities Clear At Senior Living Communities In San Diego

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One of the most difficult decisions facing seniors is where to live in their final years. Our series 'Aging in San Diego' continues with a visit to two senior communities that offer independent and assisted living.

Contamination Alert In Effect In Coronado

  • November 17, 2011
  • | By City News Service

A contamination alert was in effect today in Coronado following a sewage spill along the Silver Strand.