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Local Hero Vickie Turner Dreams With Her Eyes Open
For Vickie E. Turner, becoming a lawyer wasn’t a childhood dream, but as an accountant for the Las Vegas Gaming Commission, she felt that something was lacking and wanted more. ... Read more
Child of Nature, M. Eloise Battle, Works to Preserve Tecolote Canyon
Most people seem to have a phobia about rats, and that's just what the boys in M. Eloise Battle's school were counting on the day they tossed a large, dead ... Read more
San Diego-Based USS Pinckney Aids In Malaysia Airlines Search (Video)
- March 8
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The United States Navy has sent the USS Pinckney (homeport San Diego) to aid in the search for a Malaysia Airlines flight that has gone missing.
Kidnapped Service Dog Returned To Iraq War Veteran (Video)
- March 5
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Iraq War veteran Blanka Stratford was catching a quick bite with friends Saturday when someone snatched her service dog, Spencer, from her car. Fortunately, Spencer and Stratford have been reunited after she offered a $2,000 reward for his return.
PETA Calls For Petco To Stop Selling Rodents
- March 4
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According to a lawsuit filed by a boy's family against Petco, one month after getting the rat at Petco, the boy awoke to severe pain, fever and stomach problems. He died June 12.
Study: Bird Strikes Pose Serious Threat To Military Helicopters
- March 4
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Bird strikes pose a serious threat to the safety of military helicopters, according to a first-of-its-kind study by the National Wildlife Research Center.
Gluten: The Marketing Versus The Science
- Feb. 27
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Gluten-free foods have been claiming more and more space on grocery store shelves lately. But the commercial take on gluten doesn't always square with science.
Transgender Rights Opponents In California Fail To Get Issue On Ballot
- Feb. 24
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If the referendum to overturn a California law that gives transgender students protections including the right to use the public school restrooms of their choice had made the ballot, the law would have been put on hold until after the election.
Some In San Diego's LGBT Community Not Embracing DeMaio's Same-Sex Partner Ad
- Feb. 24
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Congressional candidate Carl DeMaio made national headlines with a recent commercial. But some members of San Diego's LGBT community are not embracing the ad.
Behind The Scenes: DNA New Works Series
- Feb. 20
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Developing new works is in the La Jolla Playhouse’s blood. Perhaps that’s why its DNA New Works Series is so appropriately named. Last year's inaugural series was a success and now begins the second season of this innovative play development program.
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