Stories for March 6, 2012
SD Unified Trustees Will Vote On Pink Slips
San Diego Unified will finalize a list of possible layoffs at its Tuesday meeting.
Ohio Exit-Poll Surprise: Romney Draws Low-Income, No College Voters
There's something funny happening in Ohio according to CNN's exit poll — Mitt Romney is appealing to some of the very income and education groups in Ohio that were supposed to be Rick Santorum's strength, voters with relatively low incomes and no college.
State Capitol Returns To Normal After Monday's Huge Protests
It was business as usual Tuesday at the California State Capitol following Monday's protests and an attempt to occupy the building.
November Ballot Might Not Include Spending Cap Iniitiative After All
Backers of a California initiative that would create a hard cap on state spending may not attempt to qualify that measure for the November ballot after all.
Obama Campaign Ramps Up Efforts Early In Virginia
While Republican candidates slug it out for their party's White House nomination, President Obama is getting a head start on the general election. His campaign is opening offices, lining up volunteers and identifying supporters in swing states, including Virginia, which holds its GOP primary Tuesday.
Romney Looks For Knockout In Super Tuesday States
Mitt Romney is expected to prevail in a plurality of the 10 states holding GOP presidential contests. But the decisive blow that could assure him the nomination may still remain elusive. Polls begin closing at 7 p.m.
High-Speed Rail Board Chair Clarifies State Bonds Timeline
The head of California’s high-speed rail project says lawmakers won’t be asked to approve extra state bond funds this year after all. He’s clarifying comments he made in a recent interview.
Dropped Off Mortar At San Diego CHP Prompts Evacuation
A couple dropped off an 81 mm mortar at a California Highway Patrol office in the Morena-area today, prompting a bomb squad rollout and evacuation.
Peter, Paul And Mary 25th Anniversary Concert
In 1986, the legendary trio Peter, Paul and Mary marked their 25th anniversary with the taping of their very first PBS special. Now, two and a half decades later, in celebration of the 50th anniversary of the formation of the group in Greenwich Village, this joyous yet deeply moving live concert is being re-broadcast. "Peter, Paul And Mary 25th Anniversary Concert" features songs that became, for many, the soundtrack of their generation. Songs include such timeless classics as “Puff, the Magic Dragon,” “If I Had a Hammer,” “Blowin’ in the Wind,” “Where Have All the Flowers Gone?” and “Leaving on a Jet Plane.”
Great Performances: Tony Bennett: Duets II
In celebration of his 85th birthday, the legendary Tony Bennett released the critically acclaimed "Duets II." Featuring his greatest hits, performed by today’s biggest stars, it was recorded live in studios from Los Angeles to London, New York to Italy, with Nashville in between. Joined by a diverse roster of contemporary artists, including, Lady Gaga, John Mayer, Michael Buble, k.d. lang, Sheryl Crow, Willie Nelson, Queen Latifah, Norah Jones, Josh Groban, Andrea Bocelli, Faith Hill, Alejandro Sanz, Carrie Underwood and Amy Winehouse in what became her last recording, the sessions were filmed to capture the magic of these performers singing with the master of the Great American Songbook.
Education Study Finds African-American Students Supsended At High Rates
Department of Education statistics find that black students in Los Angeles, and other major school systems around the country, are being suspended at higher rates than other race groups.
San Diego County Woman Killed By Cannonball Fired By Husband
A Potrero man who had been drinking accidentally shot a homemade cannon into his own home early today, fatally injuring his wife inside, authorities said.
Suicide: The Second Leading Cause Of Non-Natural Death
Despite the number of recent murder-suicides in San Diego County, mental health professionals say suicide is preventable.
White House And Netanyahu Differ On Timeline For Iran Strike
President Obama backs diplomacy; the Israeli leader says his country must remain master of its fate.
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