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January 11, 2007

Schwarzenegger's budget includes proposed


Schwarzenegger's budget includes proposed college fee hikes
BERKELEY, Calif. -- Fees could be going up for California's public university students under the budget proposed Wednesday by Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger.

Mexican military convoy rolls into Pacific resort of Acapulco
ACAPULCO, Mexico -- More than 1,000 Mexican army troops amassed in this Pacific resort community and two other cities in the western state of Guerrero on Wednesday in preparation for the third widespread federal crackdown on drugs and crime ordered by President Felipe Calderon in less than two months in office.

Business News in Brief: Genentech 4Q earnings soar 75 percent
SAN FRANCISCO -- Genentech Inc. said Wednesday that strong demand for its cancer-fighting drugs fueled a 75 percent profit increase in the fourth quarter as company executives shook off doubts that the biotechnology bellwether could maintain its phenomenal growth rate.

Kodak to sell its health imaging division to unit of Canada's Onex for up to 2.55 billion
ROCHESTER, N.Y. -- Eastman Kodak Co. is selling its health-imaging business, created after the discovery of X-rays in 1895, to Canadian investment firm Onex Corp. for up to 2.55 billion as the picture-taking pioneer bets its future on digital photography and commercial printing.

Russian oil resumes flowing through Belarusia
MINSK, Belarus -- Russian oil began flowing again through a Belarusian pipeline late Wednesday, a top Belarusian oil official said, resolving a dispute between the countries that had disrupted supplies to Eastern Europe as well to the former Soviet Republic.

Couple pleads guilty in SoCal tiger escape case
LOS ANGELES -- The owners of a tiger that was shot and killed as it roamed the hills near the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library two years ago have pleaded guilty to several federal charges related to the animal's escape.

Yale singing group attacked in San Francisco, says attackers uttered anti-gay slurs
SAN FRANCISCO -- Members of an all-male singing group from Yale University say they were taunted with anti-gay slurs, attacked and beaten after singing "The Star Stangled Banner" at a New Year's Eve party in San Francisco.

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November 02, 2006

On the go: Try


On the go: Try some thinking on canyon roads 
You have to wonder what some people are thinking ---- or if they are thinking at all.

List Of Nation's Most Dangerous & Safest Cities 
Morgan Quitno Press released Monday the list of its 13th Annual Americas Safest and Most Dangerous Cities. The rankings are based on FBI figures released last June.

St. Louis most dangerous U.S. city 
ST. LOUIS -- A surge in violence made St. Louis the most dangerous city in the country, leading a trend of violent crimes rising much faster in the Midwest than in the rest of nation, according to an annual list.

Mingle with kings and queens at Escondido Renaissance Faire 
When Patricia Armstrong steps into her ornate black velvet dress this weekend, the Orange County psychologist will assume the courtly and complex persona of Queen Elizabeth I, reigning monarch of the seventh annual Escondido Renaissance Faire.

Marine training death under investigation, no foul play suspected 
CAMP PENDLETON ---- Marine investigators are trying to determine why a 22-year-old corporal on a range not normally used for live-ammunition exercises died of a gunshot wound during training, a Marine spokesman at Camp Pendleton said Wednesday.

Driver dies in blazing I-15 crash; traffic backs up due to leaking bleach, ammonia 
PALA MESA VILLAGE -- A fiery, fatal crash early Monday became a hazardous materials problem with spilled bleach and ammonia, backing up traffic for miles and for hours on southbound Interstate 15 in North San Diego County.

San Marcos district officials call report on budget deceptive 
SAN MARCOS – A budget report about city schools by an outside consultant, released in January, has resulted in inaccurate conclusions about the district's financial health, district officials say.

San Marcos district officials call report on budget deceptive 
SAN MARCOS, Nov. 1 (UNION-TRIBUNE): A budget report about city schools by an outside consultant, released in January, has resulted in inaccurate conclusions about the district's financial health, district officials say.

Bilbray supports Escondido rental ban 
ESCONDIDO ---- Add this inland city's top Republican to the list of those who support Escondido's recent decision to ban landlords from renting to illegal immigrants.

Asgard Holdings Inc. Welcomes Top Flight Radio and Television Sportscaster Mr. Jeff Deforrest to Advisory Board 
Asgard Holdings Inc. (PINKSHEETS: AGHG) ispleased to announce it has launched an aggressive national media campaign.This campaign includes their most recent radio interview which will beaired TONIGHT on 'Your Money is Worth' and Fortune Market Financial Network(www.fmfn.net). This financial show is part of the popular Money TalkRadio, hosted by Mixter. He is a longtime broadcaster with over 25

San Marcos to hold Trails Day this Saturday 
SAN MARCOS ---- Dust off your hiking shoes, saddle up your horse and get ready to explore uncharted territory during the 15th annual San Marcos Trails Day on Saturday.

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September 26, 2006

Escondido to offer free


Escondido to offer free wireless Internet downtown 
ESCONDIDO -- Coming soon to a downtown bench, cafe or business near you: free wireless Internet, courtesy of the city of Escondido.

Only 94 shopping days left till ... 
ESCONDIDO – Kathy Schloss hugged the metal gate in front of Canterbury Gardens & Gifts yesterday afternoon and wasn't about to move. “It's all about Christmas,” she said. “You can't come with a budget. It's all about filling the car.”

Things To Do 
Jim Mooney of Back Pages will perform solo on acoustic guitar with vocals, 7-10 p.m. Thursday at All Corked Up, 26340 Diamond Place, Santa Clarita. Call (661) 799-7979.

Gauchos speed past Hornets 
After watching Saddleback's Maurice Clark go past cornerback Doyle Miller to catch the Gauchos' fifth touchdown Saturday, Fullerton linebackers coach Tom Deep put his hands on his head.

El Paso Police Search For West Side Robber 
El Paso police are searching for the person who held up a West Side convenient store early Thursday. Police said a man threatened a clerk with a small black revolver at the Circle K on the 6900 block of Escondido Drive shortly after 12:30 a.m.

Escondido Associate Head Golf Pro, Brad Lardon, Sweeps Southern Texas PGA Qualifying Tournies 
HOUSTON----Sept. 21, 2006--Brad Lardon, associate head golf professional at Escondido in Horseshoe Bay, made an unprecedented clean sweep of the last four Southern Texas PGA qualifying tournaments with a combined score of 42 under par paving the way for entry into this week's PGA Texas Open and qualifying for the 40th PGA Professional National Championship, to be played next June at Sunriver

Live Review: Eric Clapton in T.O. 
TORONTO - Apparently the difference between Eric Clapton with a sore throat and Eric Clapton without a sore throat is subtle. The guitar legend "sucked it up" last night -- both attitudinally and in terms of cold, hard cough drops -- and delivered a solid two-hour set at the Air Canada Centre.

San Marcos fair comes Alive Oct. 1 
SAN MARCOS ---- From face painting to photography, the eighth annual San Marcos Alive street fair is sure to be a palette of activity, with something for participants of all ages.

Second high school health care academy established 
Palomar Pomerado Health (PPH), the PPH Foundation, and Rancho Bernardo resident Matt McLaughlin, have partnered with the Ramona Unified School District to establish the second PPH high school Health Care Academy.

Old Slow Hand re-energized 
One moment remains frozen in time from Eric Clapton's concert Wednesday night at the United Center.

Eating is believing at Asia-Vous 
It's not often that you have one of Southern California's finest chefs cook for you exclusively, but that's what transpired when we walked into Asia-Vous on a Wednesday night sometime around 8 and found ourselves to be the last guests of the night.

High school football preview (City) 
Sep. 21 (UNION-TRIBUNE):

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September 08, 2006

Tired of abandoned shopping


Tired of abandoned shopping carts?
North County Times, CA - Sep 2, 2006The city of Escondido should be commended for its efforts to eliminate the shopping cart problem. We all know that shopping carts ...

Local illegal immigration laws draw a diverse group of cities
North County Times, CA - Sep 2, 2006ESCONDIDO ---- When a City Council majority voted last month to draft an ordinance banning illegal immigrants from renting in the city, Escondido joined a ...

Three men from San Diego are hoping to build a larger model
The Log Newspaper, CA - 19 hours ago... in one hand. Larger models are planned for testing at Off-Shore Model Basin, a testing facility in Escondido. Electro-Mariner's ...

Police probe Escondido man's disappearance
North County Times, CA - Sep 7, 2006ESCONDIDO -- Police are investigating the disappearance of a 26-year-old Escondido man not seen since Saturday evening, police Lt. David Mankin said. ...

Kentucky deaths
Kentucky Post, KY - 20 hours ago... Survivors include her husband, Louis E. Meyer; sons, Lawrence J. Loughnane of Escondido, Calif., Philip F. "Tim" Loughnane and Kevin D. Loughnane, both of ...

North San Diego County School News Briefs: High school seniors ...
North County Times, CA - Sep 5, 2006... ESCONDIDO ---- Morgan Mitchell, a 2006 graduate of Escondido Charter High School, was among recent recipients of a Don Diego Fund Scholarship for $1,000. ...

Opening kick sets the tone: Cougars roll
San Diego Union Tribune, United States - Sep 2, 2006ESCONDIDO It took Darrell Catchings 10 seconds to go 87 yards. The Escondido High standout, who boasts 4.4 speed, considers that slow by his standards. ...

Dove season opens with mixed results
North County Times, CA - Sep 7, 2006... At the desert fringe in the San Felipe Wildlife Area north of Julian, my son Chris Cowan of Escondido limited on opening day, but could only down five the ...

High School Football Preview: City Edition
San Diego Union Tribune, United States - 6 hours ago... (Web: KBCsports.com). No. 2 Mira Mesa (1-0) at No. 7 Escondido (1-0), 7:30: Kevin O'Mary removed doubts about QB for Marauders with a big win over Vista. ...

Realty Income Announces Pricing of 4.1 Million Share Common Stock ...
Business Wire (press release), CA - 3 hours agoESCONDIDO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 8, 2006--Realty Income Corporation (Realty Income), The Monthly Dividend Company(R), (NYSE ...

LOCAL IMMIGRATION LAWS DRAW DIVERSE CITIES
Free Market News Network, FL - Sep 5, 2006When a City Council majority voted last month to draft an ordinance banning illegal immigrants from renting in the city, Escondido joined a diverse bunch of 30 ...

Merger one possibility in water utility talks
North County Times, CA - Sep 6, 2006ESCONDIDO ---- A merger is one, but not the only possible outcome of recent discussions between the city's water division and the Rincon del Diablo Municipal ...

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August 09, 2006

Business News In Brief


Business News In Brief
PHILADELPHIA (AP) ---- Aramark Corp., the nation's largest food-service company, said Tuesday that it agreed to be acquired by an investment group led by its longtime chief executive for 6.3 billion, plus the assumption of about 2 billion in debt.

BP seeks workers to replace transit lines
ANCHORAGE, Alaska ---- Oil giant BP searched for skilled workers and steel pipe Tuesday to replace badly corroded transit lines that this week forced the shutdown of operations at the largest oil field in the U.S.

Temecula Valley High scrubbed down, refurbished over summer
TEMECULA ---- When Temecula Valley High School students head back to class later this month, they will find the campus in the middle of a major face lift, with ongoing construction and the relocation of other school amenities, a process that will continue for years before the dust finally settles.

Man charged with murdering parents and 16-year-old sister
SAN FERNANDO - A 21-year-old man was charged today with capital murder in the fatal stabbings of his parents and his 16-year-old sister at the family's Northridge home on Friday.

Officials rethink campus traffic plan
TEMECULA ---- A major renovation of Temecula Valley High School has prompted officials to build new parking lots, close others, and alter an established flow of traffic circulation, changes officials said they hope parents and students take note of before the first day of school.

Menifee women's softball league attracts four dozen
MENIFEE ---- It was a bit of a role reversal. Typically, Mary Bradley takes her 11-year-old son, Ricky Flinner, to baseball practice. But last Wednesday, Ricky took her to softball practice ---- well, sort of.

Oil giant already under scrutiny
WASHINGTON ---- Shutting its North Slope operations is only the latest problem for oil giant BP, which already is the target of a federal grand jury, the Environmental Protection Agency and congressional investigators for letting its Alaska pipeline crumble.

Carlsbad company gets 3.1 million Navy contract
JMAR Technologies Inc. said it received 3.1 million Tuesday from Naval Air Systems Command to continue its work to help supply the command with radiation-proof computer chips.

Judge rules UC system bias suit can proceed
MURRIETA ---- A lawsuit claiming the UC system discriminates against Christian beliefs by rejecting some private Christian schools' courses for college-entrance credit may proceed, a federal judge ruled Tuesday, rejecting the university's argument that the case should be tossed.

Correction
Term of lease incorrect In the Leases/Purchases that ran July 30 in the Business section, the term of Petco Animal Supplies Inc.'s lease should've said 10 years.

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July 27, 2006

Transit center decision headed


Transit center decision headed to Oceanside council
North County Times - Developer Loranda Corporation of Escondido has worked with the transit district for more than four years to craft the development on a triangular 10-acre parcel at North River Road and Vandegrift Boulevard in Oceanside's "back gate" area. A planning

Heat to continue in region
North County Times - Forecaster Don Whitlow said the relative humidity, 29 percent Monday in Escondido, might also back off a bit as temperatures drop a couple of degrees each day this week through Thursday and then level off. More subtropical moisture is anticipated

Escondido council members oppose eminent domain proposal
North County Times - ESCONDIDO ---- A recent City Council decision to start eminent-domain proceedings on a local restaurant has two council members saying the city is skirting dangerously close to condemning property in order to benefit private development. Sunset

Oil company profits rolling in
North County Times - Escondido Whiny Lebanon evacuees Scenario: Lebanese-Americans on vacation/business or living in Lebanon are evacuated compliments of the American taxpayer and the U.S. military and all I hear are complaints that the evacuation was too slow or there

Driver arrested after crash in Rancho Santa Fe
North County Times - Officer Joel Arding, California Highway Patrol spokesman, said the suspect, Armando Saavedrapatrana, 22, of Encinitas, wasn't hurt in the 5:50 a.m. crash east of El Camino del Norte. However, the other driver ---- Victor Sebastian, 61, of Escondido

Community News Briefs
North County Times - ESCONDIDO ---- Service providers are invited to attend a meeting of the North County Community Network from 8:30 to 10 a.m. July 31 at the Ray M. Dickinson Wellness Center, 425 N. Date St. Traci Chester will present a program about services provided

North County Sports in Brief
North County Times - Recent Escondido High graduate Sarah Akamine was one of 30 players nationwide selected to the EA SPORTS All-American High School Softball team. Akamine, who will attend the University of Arizona in the fall, was named as a multipurpose player. Akamine

Escondido Charter High bond sale raises the bar
North County Times - ESCONDIDO -- Although Escondido Charter High School already has a reputation for setting standards of academic excellence in Escondido, the school recently set a standard for the funding of charter schools in California. Last month, the 900-student

Somebody please turn down the sun
North County Times - My first thought upon hearing that temperatures topped 110 degrees around Escondido on Saturday was to wonder how the people in Phoenix and Texas can stand heat that reaches those lofty heights on a regular basis each summer. Blame global warming

BOCK, Rudolf
San Francisco Gate - them a few years ago; his five children, Marianne Schlumberger, Menlo Park, CA, Catherine Bock, Gothenburg, Sweden, Michael Bock, Forest Knolls, CA, Oliver Bock, Woodside, CA, and Peter Bock, Eudora, KS; his stepchildren, George Daniels, Escondido

Inland Community Calendar
North County Times - 11 a.m., Sparkle Plenty Fashion Show, San Marcos Senior Center, 111 W. Richmar Ave. (760) 744-5535. 3:30 p.m., "Jeff Lee Kids Show," a sing-along for kindergartners through fifth-graders, Escondido Public Library, 239 S. Kalmia St. (760) 839-4837. 6

What's Going Around
KFMB - San Diego's record heat is putting many at risk for health problems. Plus there are two childhood illnesses on the rise. North County Doctor James Schultz in Escondido is reporting several new cases of Strep throat. Strep is a bacterial infection of

Oceanside expels 10 students for allegedly walking out
North County Times - The Oceanside students were among more than 1,200 from Vista, San Marcos, Carlsbad, Escondido, Encinitas and Ramona that left campuses to protest a House of Representatives bill that would make it a felony to be an illegal immigrant in the country or

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July 11, 2006

Inland Community News BriefsNorth


Inland Community News Briefs
North County Times - ESCONDIDO ---- The Senior Service Council will offer homeowners and renters assistance from 8:30 a.m. to noon today and every Tuesday through Oct. 17 in the Dorothy E. Boeger Building, 728 N. Broadway (in the Joslyn Senior Center complex). No

SDG&E amends plans involving Otay Mesa plant
San Diego Union-Tribune - In its joint filing with the PUC, SDG&E said the new agreement could compel it to buy the plant in 2019 but at a price significantly less than the value of the Palomar Energy Center, a power plant in Escondido that SDG&E bought from its parent

Oceanside Valley slugger has a grand day
North County Times - At Escondido: Sam Wisenberg had a three-run home run and Jack Mitchell had a pair of RBIs, including a double, to pace Del Mar's offense in the opening-round victory at Kit Carson Park. Morgan Oliver had a two-run homer and Ryan Zehner had an RBI

Open mind called for in religion, evolution
North County Times - Pitbull bites Escondido woman Readers respond to our July 10 story about a woman receiving minor injuries Sunday when a neighbor's pitbull bit her on the leg. Picking on pitbulls Pitbull Owner: "It always amazes me how much attention these stories get

These Cougars link past with the future
North County Times - ESCONDIDO ---- Is there another school in the North County with a deeper sports tradition than Escondido High? I don't think so. Many of our local schools have terrific booster clubs, and some schools can argue that they have won more games and

Fire Damages Escondido Home
San Diego Channel - ESCONDIDO, Calif. -- Fire damaged the garage of a two-story, single family home in Escondido on Saturday but the two adult residents and their dogs got out safely, reported 10News. The fire in the 1800 block of Country Club Lane was reported at 7:10

Northview's Baker headed to X Games
Pasadena Star-News - The competition was held at Puerto Escondido, Mexico with 6- to 8-foot breakers. In The Game, the West won for the first time in the four years of the competition. Pat O'Connell, Pancho Sullivan and Tom Curren helped lead the West to the 103.3-73

People on the move
North County Times - ESCONDIDO ---- The Downtown Business Association of Escondido reactivated the Economic Development Committee to work with the city of Escondido. Board member Mike Peters was named committee chairman; his team consists of Mark Baker of Baker

An unspoiled stretch: Eastern north County roads meander through open
North County Times - Route 78 and Route 67, it is the end of the eastern leg of my perambulation. Next week, I head for the Pacific. Mark Hineline teaches history of science at UC Riverside. He writes the "Out Here" column, on science and nature, from his home in Escondido

Escondido proposes shopping cart ordinance
North County Times - ESCONDIDO ---- With abandoned shopping carts visible along the city's main corridors most days, Escondido is now asking grocers and other vendors to keep the metal and plastic baskets to themselves. A proposed city ordinance would require all grocery

Escondido councilwoman proposes banning rentals to illegal immigrants
North County Times - ESCONDIDO ---- Taking her cue from similar efforts in other cities around the nation, Councilwoman Marie Waldron is proposing that Escondido adopt a city ordinance that would prohibit landlords from renting to illegal immigrants. Waldron said last

Carlsbad day spa pampers former foster youth
North County Times - She's not a celebrity, but she is a star ---- a "star of the month," that is, at Mary's House Transitional Living Program in Escondido. Mary's House, which is operated by the YMCA Youth and Family Services under the direction of Laura Mustari, is an

San Marcos teen serving internship with sights on nursing
North County Times - Her internship was set up by Luis Pichardo, of San Marcos Neighborhood Works, a division of the Escondido Education COMPACT. Before Cindy first got involved in Neighborhood Works in January, her future wasn't so promising. Cindy said she was involved

Escondido City Councilwoman Wants Ban on Renting to Illegals
KABC - Marie Waldron said last week that she wants the city to consider creating an ordinance carrying a $1,000 fine and arrest in extreme cases for renting or leasing property to undocumented immigrants. But the head of the San Diego County Apartment

The North County Times welcomes submissions to the Community Forum
North County Times - Pennsylvania Ave., Escondido, CA 92025; and FAX to (760) 745-3769. All entries must be accompanied by a phone number which we will call before publishing the submission. Also, send a brief biographical sketch of the author, including any

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July 03, 2006

Crash blocks traffic on


Crash blocks traffic on Highway 76
PALA ---- A single vehicle accident on Highway 76 near Rice Canyon Road temporarily blocked both lanes of traffic Sunday afternoon, California Highway Patrol said.

Accident, brush fire shut down road
TEMECULA ---- Traffic on Rancho California Road nearly came to a standstill for about two hours Sunday after a car smacked into a power pole, which sparked a brush fire, officials said.

Service to get intoxicated people home is struggling to stay afloat
TEMECULA ---- Eddie and Nikki Varela knew there would be, initially, a heavy personal expense involved in starting a nonprofit corporation providing a free service to people who are too drunk to drive.

Fire at checkpoint nearly surrounded
TEMECULA ---- Firefighters had a blaze that started Friday near the Interstate 15 Border Patrol checkpoint almost completely surrounded Sunday night, officials said.

Fallbrook Library supporters explore funding options for new facility
FALLBROOK ---- Now that Fallbrook has lost the opportunity to get money to build a library because of the failure of Proposition 81, supporters are exploring other ways to obtain funds.

Ten arrested in Escondido sobriety checkpoint
ESCONDIDO -- Escondido police arrested 10 motorists on suspicion of driving under the influence or other violations during a five-hour sobriety checkpoint Saturday night, authorities said Sunday.

Ofest carnival offers thrills
OCEANSIDE -- Anyone who wants a thrill can get their fill this extended holiday weekend at the carnival that's part of Ofest, the community's annual Independence Day celebration presented by MainStreet Oceanside.

Oceanside student shows animals at fair
DEL MAR ---- Michelle Hughes tightly held a silver collar around the neck of a brown dairy goat Sunday morning, trying to keep the animal's head high.

Murrieta turns 15
MURRIETA ---- A spokeswoman for hamburger chain "In N' Out" said last week she couldn't confirm the oft-heard rumor around the community of the hamburger chain opening a restaurant within the city's borders.

Englishman brings historic California to life
RAMONA -- Guy Woodward may have collected the artifacts and created the museum that is central to the Ramona Pioneer Historical Society. But in many ways, it has been Adrian Woodhall who has made the exhibits of old-time country life what it is today.

Proposed development plans a hit
MURRIETA ---- "Fantastic!" "Just what we need!" "I'm so excited! No more driving to Temecula." Those were some of the positive responses Saturday from residents about a proposed plan for the Golden Triangle, arguably the most valuable piece of property in Murrieta.

Most Fourth of July events free, but not in Carlsbad
While most of North County explodes with free patriotic fervor on the Fourth of July, folks who want to watch the fireworks in Carlsbad have to pay for the privilege.

Escondido teen to skate with Disney on Ice
ESCONDIDO ---- Bryce Gruwell graduated from San Pasqual High School last month and has a cool job lined up. The 18-year-old competitive figure skater has been hired by Disney on Ice to travel and perform in its shows.

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June 29, 2006

Vista approves day-laborer law VISTA,


Vista approves day-laborer law 
VISTA, June 28 (UNION-TRIBUNE): With dozens of protesters outside and a crowd of 100 packed inside its chambers, the City Council voted unanimously Tuesday to regulate the hiring of day laborers on the streets of Vista.

O'Brilliant 
CHRIS MULLIN and the front office did an outstanding job by taking Patrick O'Bryant with the ninth pick.

City manager to end 24-year era in San Marcos 
SAN MARCOS, June 29 (UNION-TRIBUNE): Rick Gittings, who is credited with molding the city into what it is today, has announced that he will retire as city manager at the end of the year.

Commuter rail eyed for I-15 corridor 
TEMECULA ---- Instead of fighting traffic for an hour and a half, Susan Lane imagines dropping the car off in Temecula and getting extra work done on the laptop while taking a train to her Mira Mesa software development job.

PPH board authorizes $150M bond issue, purchase of Ramona land 
POWAY ---- Palomar Pomerado Health's board of directors on Tuesday authorized the public hospital district to issue $150 million worth of revenue bonds and approved the purchase of a 2.5-acre lot in Ramona.

San Diego Foundation offers North County neighborhoods grants 
NORTH COUNTY ---- Debbie Ibarra and her neighbors have big plans for Orange Place, their middle-class cul-de-sac in central Escondido.

Vista approves hiring law on day laborers 
VISTA -- While congregating in and around City Hall on Tuesday, demonstrators on both sides of the national illegal immigration debate said that the Vista City Council's unanimous approval of an ordinance to regulate the hiring of day laborers could have broad implications.

Real party animals 
Dogs are people too, especially when they can frolic day and night at parks, cafes and clubs. And they make great matchmakers. For the dachshunds, French bulldogs and miniature pinschers of the Silver Lake Dog Park's small-breed section, friendships are sparked by the wag of a tail, just so, or a whiff of scent from an especially fragrant rear end.

Suspect killed during police pursuit 
ESCONDIDO -- A man who led Escondido police on a chase in a stolen Ford Mustang was killed when he crashed the car into a transformer and a building early Saturday, police said.

Letters to the Editor - 6/26/2006 
The recent statements by Camp Pendleton that the public outrage concerning the Marines held in solitary confinement without charges had nothing to do with their decision to change the destination from maximum to medium security is totally unbelievable.

Garson, Morcom set for X Games 
Melbourne Beach's Kyle Garson and Todd Morcom step in for the Hobgood twins this year as the East Coast aims for its fourth straight X Games title.

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June 13, 2006

Lewis remaining in public


Lewis remaining in public eye despite investigation
San Bernardino County Sun - Rep. Jerry Lewis and his ties to a lobbying giant in the nation's capital are the focus of a federal investigation, but he isn't keeping a low profile. "This is not a difficult time at all," Lewis said Saturday from his home in Redlands. "Since I

Fallbrook | Map It
San Diego Daily Transcript - Fallbrook is located North of Escondido on the I-15 corridor just before the county line. The first recorded settlers were the Vital Reche family who arrived in 1869 and named the area for their Pennsylvania homestead, Fall Brook

Heroes of War
CNN - There have been 2,710 coalition deaths, 2,486 Americans, two Australians, 113 Britons, 13 Bulgarians, three Danes, two Dutch, two Estonians, one Fijian, one Hungarian, 30 Italians, one Kazakh, one Latvian, 17 Poles, two Romanians, two Salvadoran

Couple don't pass when soccer club calls
North County Times - Editor's Note: North County is filled with people who volunteer their time to help others. This is the story of a pair of those volunteers. ESCONDIDO ---- Brian and Carol Dunlea get their kicks out of lending a hand to the Escondido Soccer Club. For

High Tech High delays Escondido middle school plan
North County Times - ESCONDIDO ---- High Tech High officials said Monday they have postponed plans to open a middle school in Escondido by fall 2007, but they are still expecting to open a high school on time. The San Diego-based charter school also is negotiating for an

New Test Can Determine Aspirin Sensitivity Level
KFMB - You've seen the commercials - just take one 81 milligram aspirin a day and you'll reduce your risk of heart attack and stroke. And while aspirin therapy can make a difference, there is no guarantee it will work as advertised. Like many survivors of a

MYERS ENJOYS RUNNING WITH NEXTEL CUP COMPETITION
Racing West - Charlotte, North Carolina -- Andrew Myers got his first taste of NASCAR Nextel Cup Series competition this past week at Infineon Raceway during his test session for the up coming Blue Lizard Suncream 200. Myers was on the track with Nextel Cup stars

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June 05, 2006

Molestation Conviction A former Escondido


Molestation Conviction 
A former Escondido middle school teacher faces the possibility of spending the rest of his life behind bars after being convicted of 17 child molestation counts involving eight male students.

Schools chief ends his interim tenure 
VISTA, June 2 (UNION-TRIBUNE): Darrel Taylor ended his four-month term as interim superintendent of the Vista Unified School District on Wednesday, making way for Joyce Bales, who starts Monday.

Placer Sierra, Southwest Community merger given green light 
Placer Sierra Bancshares (Nasdaq: PLSB) and Southwest Community Bancorp (Nasdaq: SWCB, News) announced Thursday the companies have received all required shareholder and regulatory approvals for their merger. The companies said they expect the transaction to close on June 9, 2006.

Former Carlsbad trustee running for state Senate 
CARLSBAD -- A former Carlsbad school board member is running as a write-in Democratic candidate for the 38th Senate District. If Barbara Mead gets 2,006 votes ---- name and bubble filled in ---- on June 6, she will qualify as the Democratic candidate in the November election.

Murrieta man dies in I-15 crash 
ESCONDIDO, 3:55 p.m. May 31 (UNION-TRIBUNE): A 56-year-old Murrieta man died Wednesday morning after he lost control of his SUV on Interstate 15, the California Highway Patrol said.

Local Beaches: Heal the Bay issues annual Beach Report Card 
Santa Monica-based Heal the Bay has released its 16th annual Beach Report Card for 2005-2006, and Los Angeles County had the state's lowest grades, with the five most polluted beaches in the state and seven of the top ten.

Escondido teacher convicted of molesting students 
VISTA ---- After more than two days of deliberations, a jury Thursday afternoon convicted an Escondido middle school teacher of molesting eight male students in his classroom.

Inland Community News 
ESCONDIDO ---- The Senior Service Council will offer these services for seniors in the Dorothy E. Boeger Building, 728 N. Broadway in the Joslyn Senior Center complex. Call (760) 480-0611.

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May 30, 2006

San Diego beaches fare


San Diego beaches fare well in annual report card 
The eighth most-polluted beach in California is the Tijuana Rivermouth, but most San Diego County beaches scored well, according to an annual report card released today by Heal the Bay.

Council holds off on buying historical house for parking 
ESCONDIDO ---- The City Council decided Wednesday it needs to circle the lot a little bit more before stopping to drop a hefty chunk of cash on a historical home that would be cleared to make way for parking downtown.

Obituaries - 5/29/2006 
In memory of Shirley jean Zaugg who passed away on May 16, 2006. She was a loving Mother, Teacher and Mentor all her life. She is survived by three children; seven grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. She inspired you to be your best and loved you even at your worst.

Freshman saves Girls of Steele 
May 26 (UNION-TRIBUNE): The sparkle in Jazmin Daigle's eyes was matched only by the twinkle of her teeth her smile stretching from Poway to south of El Cajon.

In Tomorrow's Paper 
MEXICO CITY -- Aletta developed into the first tropical storm of the eastern Pacific season yesterday, swirling off Mexico's coast about 160 km south-southwest of Acapulco.

Aletta, first tropical storm of season, forms off Acapulco 
MEXICO CITY (AP) - Aletta developed into the first tropical storm of the eastern Pacific season on Saturday, swirling off Mexico's coast about 160 kilometres south-southwest of Acapulco.

Valley Center students experience era of rebirth 
VALLEY CENTER ---- In the world of Renaissance Europe, friends Eduardo Zorrilla and Sergio Angel probably wouldn't hang out much, Eduardo said Friday during Valley Center Middle School's Renaissance Faire 2006.

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May 24, 2006

Struggle for IraqCNN -


Struggle for Iraq
CNN - Cmdr. Joseph Acevedo 46 Assigned to Commander, Logistics Force, Navy Central Command, Bahrain Bronx, New York Died in a non-combat incident in Bahrain on April 13, 2003 Sgt. 1st Class Ramon A. Acevedoaponte 51 Headquarters Company, 3rd Forward

Yes on Prop. 81
North County Times - Vote yes on Proposition 81, the $600 million state library bond. Libraries are small-d democratic investments in community literacy and learning, investments that yield revenues generated by a smarter, more capable workforce. Predictions that

Hospital pricing stats say San Diego County a bargain
North County Times - San Diego County hospitals are a bargain, according to the first batch of state statistics designed to let people see how much hospitals charge for their most commonly performed procedures. The statistics ---- lists of how much hospitals charge for

February 2006 California Bar Examination Pass List
San Diego Daily Transcript - The bar examination pass list is presented in ZIP code order. To see the results for individual areas, click on the town name: Alpine , Cardiff By The Sea , Carlsbad , Chula Vista , Coronado , Del Mar , El Cajon , Encinitas , Escondido , Imperial

Police targeting seat belt scofflaws
North County Times - TEMECULA ---- It's been 20 years since California became one of the first states in the nation to make wearing of seat belts mandatory, but a small percentage of people still consider themselves "conscientious objectors." In Temecula, those objectors

Virginia Hastings, 82
North County Times - She was born May 10, 1924, in Toledo, Ohio. She enjoyed gambling, bingo, dancing and collecting dolls. Mrs. Hastings is survived by her sons Stan Hastings and Joe Hastings; daughters Linda and Janice; two brothers; 13 grandchildren; 18 great

Farmers worry about proposed water hikes
North County Times - ESCONDIDO ---- A proposed water rate hike that would substantially raise preferential rates for Escondido's agricultural operations has some farmers worried that the higher fees will hang their businesses out to dry. The City Council will consider a

Fired sister wants to run the shelter organization she founded
SignOn San Diego - ESCONDIDO The future of St. Clare's Home, a sanctuary for single mothers, remains unclear as Sister Claire Frawley seeks to return to the shelter organization, which she founded 23 years ago. Three board members of the organization fired her last

Complaint prompts Horn to remove trailer, avoid legal action
SignOn San Diego - VALLEY CENTER Inspectors from county code enforcement and the county health department decided not to take any action against Supervisor Bill Horn yesterday after determining that an illegal trailer and a shed used to house workers on his

Wild nights with the animals
Pasadena Star-News - ESCONDIDO - Now there's something you don't often see first thing in the morning: giraffes, perhaps 200 yards from your abode, casually standing in a grove of palm trees. It's one of many rewards of a Roar & Snore overnight at the San Diego Zoo's

Report: Seven Of Top 10 Most-Polluted California Beaches In LA
NBC 4 - LOS ANGELES -- Seven of the top 10 most-polluted California beaches are in Los Angeles County, including the five worst, according to an annual report card prepared by the Heal the Bay environmental group. Topping the list was a collection of

Cheney Pays Visit To San Diego
San Diego Channel - SAN DIEGO -- Vice President Dick Cheney addressed about 4,000 sailors and Marines aboard a U.S. Navy ship in San Diego Tuesday before attending a luncheon for 50th Congressional District GOP candidate Brian Bilbray. Cheney thanked members of

Inland Community News Briefs
North County Times - ESCONDIDO ---- The National Association of Federal Employees, Escondido Chapter 455, will hold its annual fundraising yard sale at 8 a.m. May 26 and 27 at 1640 Bear Valley Parkway. See architecture on double-decker bus tour May 27 ESCONDIDO

Mutual fund reports well worth reading
North County Times - Q: My mail box is full of annual reports and other stuff from mutual funds that I own. This stuff is really hard to read. Any suggestions on highlights I should look for that are worth my attention? ---- Ben, Escondido A: It is important to remember

Man stabbed in Escondido
North County Times - ESCONDIDO ---- Police were searching an area in the east of Escondido for a possible suspect this morning after a man was stabbed several times in the back. Lt. Mark Wrisley said the victim was taken to Palomar Medical Center for treatment after the

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May 22, 2006

Immigrants interspersed among L.A.'s


Immigrants interspersed among L.A.'s poorest on Skid Row
LOS ANGELES (AP) -- A shadow population lives among the estimated 14,000 homeless on Skid Row.

Californian School News
Library honors students The Friends of the Mission Trail Library in Wildomar presented their third annual Citizen of the Year award last month. In attendance was Supervisor Bob Buster, who spoke about what citizenship means in our society today. The recipients of the award were eighth-graders Astinne Twamley and Sean Foster, seventh-graders Miguel Gonzales and Paul Starkey Jr., and sixth-graders Jordan Durham and Brian Charron. All students are from David A. Brown Middle School.

Oakland mayor's job entices another big-name candidate
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) -- What is it about the Oakland mayor's job?

Restored schooner to dock in San Francisco this summer
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) -- An aging schooner that has withstood a shipwreck and dry rot will soon be ready for its next mission: tourist attraction.

Former President Clinton agrees with Bush immigration plan
LAS VEGAS (AP) -- Former President Bill Clinton on Sunday said President Bush is doing a good job on immigration reform, praising his call for better border security and moderation in dealing with illegal immigrants.

Is Wall Street set to recover this week ?
NEW YORK (AP) -- With Wall Street's recent decline erasing a significant chunk of stocks' gains this year, investors are starting to wonder when it will be time to start buying again.

Venezuela says will pull out of G-3 trade bloc with Mexico, Colombia
CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) -- President Hugo Chavez said Sunday Venezuela will pull out of a trade bloc with Colombia and Mexico, its latest move to abandon trade deals with countries that have free-trade pacts with the United States.

MasterCard, Upromise ink debit card deal
NEW YORK (AP) -- Members of Upromise Inc., the college savings program, will soon be able to use debit cards to boost their savings opportunities.

Bandleader brings Big Band music and other styles to various venues
TEMECULA ---- You almost expect to see champagne bubbles floating out of the Temecula Community Center the nights that Sam DeFazio's Goodtime Band plays there.

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May 17, 2006

CSUSM graduates 2,400 at


CSUSM graduates 2,400 at 15th commencement ceremony 
DEL MAR ---- Saturday marked the end of an important chapter in the lives of 2,400 men and women who graduated from Cal State San Marcos, but this wasn't just any class of graduates.

Crafting of condo, hotel deal nears end 
ESCONDIDO, May 13 (UNION-TRIBUNE): For two years, city officials have been crafting a deal with a developer that would bring a full-service Marriott hotel and the city's tallest residential building to downtown.

Second robbery shocks campus 
For the second time in less than a week, a student was robbed at gunpoint on campus. At around 11:30 p.m. Monday outside of Crothers Hall, a graduate student on the way to his room was accosted by three men, one armed with a black semi-automatic handgun, demanding his money and cell phone.

Kevin Mowbray Becomes Publisher of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch 
ST. LOUIS----May 15, 2006--Kevin D. Mowbray, a 20-year sales executive, publisher and vice president of Lee Enterprises, Incorporated , has been appointed publisher of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch.

Vista woman jailed in baby's death 
VISTA ---- A 24-year-old woman suspected of killing her newborn son, who was found in a trash can outside her north Vista home, was in jail Tuesday after being released from the hospital, authorities said.

Cards' Pujols is so hot he sizzles 
Home run numbers were supposed to be tumbling. Then, along came Albert Pujols, and ... wow. Entering Friday, the St. Louis Cardinals first baseman had 18 home runs and 43 RBI in the team's first 35 games. Do the math, and that put him on pace to hit 83 home runs and drive in 199. Obviously, early season projections can be silly, but at this pace, Pujols would shatter Barry Bonds' record of 73

Housing slowdown expectations right on predicted schedule 
More than a third of the way through 2006, past predictions by many within the housing market regarding the future of existing home sales/prices appear to be coming to fruition: The amount of existing sales have declined, selling time on the market for a home has increased, and homes continue to appreciate at a slower rate.

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May 15, 2006

Clown Accused Of Molesting


Clown Accused Of Molesting Girl Is Jailed 
SAN DIEGO -- A professional clown accused of kidnapping and molesting a 14-year-old girl is in jail. Francisco Villegas, 38, worked as a clown at the Escondido swap meet.

Parks and Recreation Department considers baseball park upgrades 
Summer baseball activities and discussion of the proposed 4-plex baseball facility topped items on the agenda at last night's Lamar Parks and Recreation Advisory Board monthly meeting.

Official is calling for audit of charity 
ESCONDIDO, May 12 (UNION-TRIBUNE): County Supervisor Pam Slater-Price has requested a special audit of St. Clare's Home Inc. whose founder and executive director was recently ousted amid financial turmoil and allegations of mismanagement.

North County Community News: Bookstore prepares for summer sale 
FALLBROOK ---- The Bottom Shelf book store, located on the lower level of the Fallbrook Library, will be closed from May 22 through May 29 while the library undergoes roof replacement.

Obituaries - 5/14/2006 
MURRIETA ---- Carole Christine Knotek, 69, died Monday, May 8, 2006, at her home. Born Nov. 23, 1936, in New York City, she lived in Murrieta for 18 years. She was a homemaker for 40 years. She was a member of Jehovah's Witnesses in Murrieta.

This Week in North County 
To have an event listed, e-mail information 14 days in advance to northcounty@uniontrib.com or mail to: Marcia Manna, The San Diego Union-Tribune, 5130 Avenida Encinas, Carlsbad, CA 92008, or fax to (619) 260-5091. Phone: (760) 476-8223.

Cards' Pujols is so hot he sizzles 
Home run numbers were supposed to be tumbling. Then, along came Albert Pujols, and ... wow. Entering Friday, the St. Louis Cardinals first baseman had 18 home runs and 43 RBI in the team's first 35 games. Do the math, and that put him on pace to hit 83 home runs and drive in 199. Obviously, early season projections can be silly, but at this pace, Pujols would shatter Barry Bonds' record of 73

Crafting of condo, hotel deal nears end 
ESCONDIDO, May 13 (UNION-TRIBUNE): For two years, city officials have been crafting a deal with a developer that would bring a full-service Marriott hotel and the city's tallest residential building to downtown.

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May 13, 2006

Obituaries - 5/13/2006 SAN MARCOS


Obituaries - 5/13/2006 
SAN MARCOS - Adriana Perez, 45, died Wednesday, May 10, 2006, at her home. Born May 1, 1961, in Guadalajara, Mexico, she lived in San Marcos for four years. She lived in San Diego for 24 years previously. She was a records technician for the Veterans Administration for 15 years.

Escondido school board may buy properties near district offices 
ESCONDIDO ---- School officials are considering buying properties near the Escondido Union High School District offices to build a small high school that they say would help relieve overcrowding in the district and create a unique educational opportunity.

Escondido man pleads not guilty in relationship with girl, 14 
VISTA, 3:04 p.m. May 12 (SIGNONSANDIEGO): A 38-year-old man accused of impregnating a 14-year-old San Marcos girl and taking her to Tijuana pleaded not guilty Friday to committing lewd acts upon a child, child abduction and oral copulation.

Harriette A. Bitzer 
Memorial services will be held in the First United Methodist Church, 630 North Street, Taft on Monday at 12:00 p.m. for longtime Taft resident, Harriette A. Bitzer.

Trial begins for middle school teacher accused of molesting students 
VISTA - A half-dozen Escondido middle school students testified today that a former teacher molested them multiple times during horseplay between classes and after school.

Escondido to test water on campus, bond plans 
ESCONDIDO, May 4 (UNION-TRIBUNE): High school district trustees like the idea of having small schools within schools on the large comprehensive high school campuses and creating a new small campus on Midway Drive that combines high school and college experiences.

Abed will abstain from Escondido's specific plan discussions 
ESCONDIDO ---- Heeding advice from a state oversight commission, Councilman Sam Abed said Monday that he will abstain from voting on the city's revised planning blueprint for downtown.

Group Denies Harassing Immigrants 
A spokesman says the San Diego Minutemen are not harassing immigrant workers outside a North County strip mall -- but that it is putting pressure on would-be employers.

Obituaries - 5/12/2006 
MURRIETA ---- Stephani Ann Schneider, 56, died Tuesday, May 9, 2006, in La Jolla. Born Aug. 4, 1949, in Indiana, she lived in Riverside County for 19 years. She was a middle school special education teacher for Murrieta Valley Unified School District.

Lee Enterprises Newspapers Report Circulation Gains 
DAVENPORT, Iowa----May 12, 2006--Lee Enterprises, Incorporated , announced today that 36 of its daily newspapers reported circulation gains to the Audit Bureau of Circulations for the six-month period ended March 31, 2006, compared to the same period last year.

Absentee registration due soon 
May 22 is the registration deadline for the June 6 primary election, and May 30 is the last day to mail an absentee ballot request. For more information contact your county Registrar of Voters office.

Candidates for 74th seat face off in debate 
VISTA ---- Helping small businesses and curbing illegal immigration were dominant themes in a debate Monday night among candidates for the 74th District seat.

Walking the walk, talking the talk 
Jennifer Schumaker did not look like a stereotypical lesbian as she walked into Lompoc Saturday afternoon on a purposeful trek north. No spiked hair, no motorcycle leathers.

Letters to the Editor - 5/07/2006 
I have been an Escondido resident for 40 years. I've seen a lot of good things happen, but lately I have been bothered by the photo light signals going in. I realize it is against the law to run a red light. The new photo light at Valley Parkway and Auto Parkway is very suspect, in my opinion.

Escondido teacher's molestation trial opens 
VISTA, 4:34 p.m. May 9 (SIGNONSANDIEGO): A half-dozen Escondido middle school students testified Tuesday that a former teacher molested them multiple times during horseplay between classes and after school.

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May 10, 2006

Letters to the Editor


Letters to the Editor - 5/06/2006 
What I remember when I was a very young man: We ate lettuce, strawberries and tomatoes, among other veggies and fruits. The toilets were always clean, by and large, in restaurants. Lawns were mowed and, if you went to a hotel, the beds were made up for you. Offices were cleaned after working hours.

Candidates for 74th seat face off in debate 
VISTA ---- Helping small businesses and curbing illegal immigration were dominant themes in a debate Monday night among candidates for the 74th District seat.

North County Public Transportation To Raise Fares 
The affects of rising gas prices may soon force higher prices for public transportation in the North County.

Missing Girl May Be With Mentally Ill Grandmother 
A missing 2-year-old North County girl may be with her mentally ill grandmother, police said Friday.

Gibraltar Industries Honors Leading Business (Division) Performers 
BUFFALO, N.Y.----May 8, 2006--Gibraltar Industries, Inc. -- Air Vent Inc., Dallas, TX Named Business of the Year -- USP Structural Connectors, Burnsville, MN; Construction Metals Inc., Ontario, CA; The Solar Group, Taylorsville, MS; and SCM Metal Products, Research Triangle Park, NC Win President's Awards -- Southeastern Metals, Jacksonville, FL; and B&W Heat Treating, Kitchener, Ontario Named

New revenues could bolster May revise of state budget 
An unexpected surge in revenues ---- estimated at $4 billion ---- has given Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger some budgetary wiggle room.

Slater-Price addresses Escondido leaders on transportation, immigration 
ESCONDIDO ---- County Supervisor Pam Slater-Price came to downtown Thursday to address city business leaders on San Diego growth and transportation matters. But she got more undivided attention when talking on a more timely topic: illegal immigration.

Obituaries - 5/05/2006 
MURRIETA ---- Steven Drury Bigelow, 52, died of pneumonia and respiratory failure Wednesday, April 26, 2006, at Country Villa in Murrieta. He was born Dec. 11, 1953, in California. He was a truck driver. He served in the U.S. Army.

Pro-immigration rights groups turn in letters backing amnesty 
SAN DIEGO, 12:57 p.m. May 9 (UNION-TRIBUNE): Members of several pro-immigration rights groups presented thousands of letters supporting amnesty for illegal immigrants to Sen. Dianne Feinstein's and Barbara Boxer's offices Tuesday morning.

Education changing with the times 
ESCONDIDO ---- When Brenda Umbro began teaching about 30 years ago, her home economics classes were largely considered a place for future wives to learn to cook, sew and do other domestic tasks.

Lincoln campus in Vista crumbling from within 
VISTA ---- Its sewer pipes are rotting. Its roofs are leaking. Some of its buildings are plagued by rats, asbestos and mold. But still, some Vista Unified School District officials think at least portions of Lincoln Middle School are salvageable.

San Marcos Middle School hosts Fiesta Day 
SAN MARCOS ---- The dancing, piano playing and singing were over during Saturday's second annual Fiesta Day at San Marcos Middle School, and it was time to decide a winner.

Money is core issue of campaigns 
May 10 (UNION-TRIBUNE): Next month's county school board elections pit incumbents who assert that a world-class education probably costs more than we currently spend and challengers who champion protection of taxpayers by checking spending.

Letters to the Editor - 5/10/2006 
A second airport at some far-out location to handle larger passenger aircraft while continuing to dive onto Lindbergh with aircraft suitable to that facility? Sounds goofy to me. Lindbergh's capacity would soon be exceeded by the using aircraft, anyway.

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May 05, 2006

Surreal scene gripped Vista


Surreal scene gripped Vista streets Monday night 
What began as a peaceful day of protests in Vista on Monday morphed into a strange scene, with police shutting down roads as protestors jammed onto street corners. At one point, a main thoroughfare in the city hosted a bizarre sight: about 200 police officers marching down an empty street.

Local Impact Of Day Without Immigrants 
The economic impact of the nationwide May 1 Boycott is still being calculated, but in San Diego the impact wasn't as severe compared to other large cities across the country.

Police chase car from Vista to San Diego 
SAN DIEGO, 7:37 a.m. May 5 (UNION-TRIBUNE): A man wanted in a car theft led sheriff's deputies on a chase that began Thursday night and went from one end of the county to the other before ending early Friday morning with the arrest of the driver and his passenger.

10.7 percent of state seniors still must pass high school exit exam 
NORTH COUNTY ---- Nearly 7,000 high school seniors statewide passed the California High School Exit Exam in February, reducing the number who still need to pass to 46,768, or 10.7 percent of California's senior class, state officials said Thursday.

North County Community News briefs: Burrito challenge winner announced 
FALLBROOK ---- Jesus Perez was the overall winner in the recent burrito challenge sponsored by La Caseta restaurant in connection with the recent avocado festival. He consumed a 4-pound Big Del Burrito in 4 minutes, 46 seconds.

San Marcos outpaces other cities in population growth 
NORTH COUNTY ---- San Marcos grew faster than any other city in the county, growing 5.4 percent last year, and Carlsbad's 4 percent rate put it in position to become California's 63rd city with at least 100,000 residents, according to a new state report.

Thousands of area students boycott classes 
NORTH COUNTY ---- Area schools reported more than 10,000 extra absences Monday as supporters of amnesty for illegal immigrants across the nation boycotted work, businesses and schools.

UCLA economists see cooling housing market 
SAN DIEGO ---- San Diego County's economic situation looks better than most of the state, but two UCLA economists said there is potential bad news for the local housing market.

First owner of Hernandez Hideaway remembered as 'steady,' 'kind' 
ESCONDIDO ---- The original owner of the Hernandez Hideaway restaurant near Lake Hodges, Albert Rincon Hernandez Sr., was a "steady" person throughout his life, his son said.

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Home News Sports Business Opinion Entertainment Features Columnists
North County Times - MURRIETA ---- Steven Drury Bigelow, 52, died of pneumonia and respiratory failure Wednesday, April 26, 2006, at Country Villa in Murrieta. He was born Dec. 11, 1953, in California. He was a truck driver. He served in the U.S. Army. Mr. Bigelow is

First owner of Hernandez Hideaway remembered as 'steady,' 'kind'
North County Times - ESCONDIDO ---- The original owner of the Hernandez Hideaway restaurant near Lake Hodges, Albert Rincon Hernandez Sr., was a "steady" person throughout his life, his son said. It was a character trait that carried over even into one of his favorite

Merriam Mountains project won't see major changes
North County Times - TWIN OAKS VALLEY ---- The developer of a 2,700-home community in Twin Oaks Valley said Wednesday that only minor changes to the controversial project will be needed to address numerous questions raised recently by county planners. County planners

Charity's board, founder in management spat
SignOn San Diego - ESCONDIDO Sister Claire Frawley was apparently ousted as the head of the organization she founded for battered women and children because of questionable management decisions and practices in recent years, according to minutes of board meetings

Community News briefs
North County Times - NORTH COUNTY ---- The Widows and Widowers Club of North County will gather for dinner and dancing at 5 p.m. today at the Oceanside Elks Lodge, 444 Country Club Lane. The 17-piece Big Band and Jazz Hall of Fame Orchestra will provide the music. Cost

Funeral set for Escondido crash victim
North County Times - ESCONDIDO ---- The funeral for an Escondido man who died during a weekend traffic accident in Mexico will be held Monday evening at a local church. Kenny Escalante, 47, born and raised in Escondido, was killed Sunday in Ensenada. Escalante and his

Surreal scene gripped Vista streets Monday night
North County Times - What began as a peaceful day of protests in Vista on Monday morphed into a strange scene, with police shutting down roads as protestors jammed onto street corners. At one point, a main thoroughfare in the city hosted a bizarre sight: about 200 police

Slater-Price addresses Escondido leaders on transportation
North County Times - ESCONDIDO ---- County Supervisor Pam Slater-Price came to downtown Thursday to address city business leaders on San Diego growth and transportation matters. But she got more undivided attention when talking on a more timely topic: illegal immigration

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Rancho Buena Vista wins county academic league championship
Rancho Buena Vista High School senior Jonathan Hawley says he used to wonder whether there was any practical application for all the sometimes seemingly random information he learned in school.

Braintree executives face Calif. charges
Massachusetts state troopers, acting on insurance fraud indictments obtained by California prosecutors, have arrested top executives at a Braintree company that is under scrutiny for helping courier services ...

Blaming victim doesn't work in Enron case
NEW YORK ---- The Enron corporate murder mystery is solved. The investors did it.

Income report was too high, government says
WASHINGTON -- The Commerce Department said Thursday it made a mistake in calculating Americans' personal income in March. Income went up, though not as much as the government had said.

Planners intent on roads to nowhere
County road planners have not been answering the right question. Instead, they have been focusing on whether to build or not to build more roads to divert commuter traffic from Interstate 15 and Highway 78 ...

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Economists Warn That Housing Market May Cool
The San Diego area's red-hot housing market may cool down a little, two UCLA economists warned.

Slater-Price addresses Escondido leaders on transportation, immigration
County Supervisor Pam Slater-Price came to downtown Thursday to address city business leaders on San Diego growth and transportation matters.

North County business briefs: dj Orthopedics earnings increase
VISTA --- dj Orthopedics Inc., which specializes in rehabilitation and regeneration products, reported net income for the first quarter, ended April 1, was $8 million, or 35 cents per share, reflecting an increase of 21.6 percent, compared with net income of $6.6 million, or 29 cents per share, for the first quarter of 2005.

Teen Allegedly Stabs Uncle To Death
A teenager who allegedly stabbed his uncle to death and then went on the lam was behind bars Thursday after a friend tipped off authorities that the suspect was staying with him.

Oil prices rise toward $75 amid fears
SINGAPORE ---- Oil prices edged toward $75 a barrel Wednesday amid concern that Iran, a key exporter, could cut supplies because of international pressure to modify its nuclear program. Washington planned to release weekly energy data on Wednesday, and analysts expected a decline in gasoline stocks.

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May 04, 2006

Rally Turns Violent In


Rally Turns Violent In Vista 
A protest ended in a disturbance in Vista where scores of protesters threw bottles and rocks at police.

Obituaries - 5/03/2006 
VISTA - Helen Nickles Ball, 81, died Sunday, April 30, 2006, in Oceanside. Born Oct. 15, 1924, in San Bernardino, she lived in Vista for 32 years. She was a homemaker.

Merriam Mountains project won't see major changes 
TWIN OAKS VALLEY ---- The developer of a 2,700-home community in Twin Oaks Valley said Wednesday that only minor changes to the controversial project will be needed to address numerous questions raised recently by county planners.

Escondido to reserve $1 million to battle graffiti 
ESCONDIDO, April 27 (UNION-TRIBUNE): The City Council set aside $1 million from a budget surplus last night to tackle graffiti. It's just exploding. Graffiti is everywhere, Councilman Sam Abed said. We're going to send a message that we are committed to dealing with this problem today.

County's housing expected to remain healthy during shift to buyers' market 
San Diego County's diversified local economy, combined with solid growth in the regional economy and consistent population growth, will continue to support significant housing growth in the near term, according to Metrostudy, a provider of primary and secondary market information to the housing industry and related industries nationwide.

Escondido to showcase 'rapid bus' concept 
ESCONDIDO ---- Transportation planners want to turn Route 350, North County's fourth busiest bus service, into a showcase for speedier buses that one day may cruise major city streets all over San Diego County.

Obituaries - 5/04/2006 
CARLSBAD - Frederick Wayne Squier, 66, died of renal failure Saturday, April 29, 2006. He was born March 7, 1940, in Middletown, Ohio. He retired in 2005 from Julian Bakery. He served in the U.S. Navy. He enjoyed attending Bible believing churches.

Flat tire doesn't stymie Herder 
Just 10 miles from the finish, the right rear tire on the Jimco driven by John Herder blew apart. To say the 37-year-old driver from Tucson, Ariz., was concerned ...

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May 02, 2006

Railway At Wild Animal


Railway At Wild Animal Park Closed All Week
COX.net for San Diego - (San Diego, CA) -- Beginning today, the Wgasa Bush Line Railway at the San Diego Zoo Wild Animal Park will be closed for the next five days as part of the first phase of an upgrade. The park will offer extra activities for visitors this week

Illegal immigrants: Boon or bane?
North County Times - As the rhetoric rages over the costs versus the benefits of illegal immigration, even the experts have radically conflicting opinions. Some researchers say the costs of sustaining illegal immigrants far outweigh the taxes they pay into the system and

Dispute over well, power pole creates tension
North County Times - ESCONDIDO ---- A simmering dispute over a farmer's well next to a nursery north of Escondido boiled over recently into alleged threats and a lawsuit. The farmer, retired Vista fire Capt. John Wilson, says he simply wants to be able to pump water from

Local Impact Of Day Without Immigrants
KFMB - The economic impact of the nationwide May 1 Boycott is still being calculated, but in San Diego the impact wasn't as severe compared to other large cities across the country. An estimated 13,000 people took to the streets, in marches and rallies held

Protesters attempt to shut down border
SignOn San Diego - Immigration reform activists block four of seven lanes while urging a boycott of U.S. businesses and schools during the Monday morning rush hour from Tijuana to San Diego. SAN DIEGO A nationwide day of pro-immigration protests began locally at

Vista Immigration Protest Turns Unruly
NBC San Diego - VISTA, Calif. -- Deputies and police officers from all over San Diego County were sent to Vista on Monday night to disperse an unruly crowd at an immigration rally. The demonstration began peacefully as one of the many "Day Without Immigrants

Home News Sports Business Opinion Entertainment Features Columnists
North County Times - Born Oct. 1, 1910, in Nebraska, she lived in Carlsbad for four years. She was a member of the United Methodist Church in Laguna Hills, where she was also a volunteer. She made quilts babies and prepared food for church functions. Mrs. Bailey is

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April 30, 2006

Counting the homeless: Local


Counting the homeless: Local agencies canvass the county for new ...
North County Times, CA - Apr 29, 2006NORTH COUNTY ----- Josh Olson cruised down South Escondido Boulevard shortly after dawn Friday, scanning the sidewalks and alleyways for the homeless. ...

Meador, Bulldogs continue to roll
North County Times, CA - Apr 26, 2006Bulldogs starter James Meador threw a complete-game two hitter as Ramona played flawless defense and banged out 13 hits in an 12-0 home win over Escondido. ...

Escondido council gets first glimpse at $87.7 million budget
North County Times, CA - Apr 26, 2006ESCONDIDO ---- Following a year of robust economic growth, finance officials presented the Escondido City Council on Wednesday with its first look at the ...

Fewer violent crimes being cleared in region
North County Times, CA - Apr 26, 2006... Elsewhere in North County, the number of violent crimes solved dropped in Escondido by 21 percent; San Marcos, 17 percent; Fallbrook and Ramona, 14 percent each ...

Crouch Street Sprinter closure delayed
North County Times, CA - Apr 26, 2006The street will be closed while the transit district works on the Sprinter rail line, the 22-mile track running from Escondido to Oceanside. ...

Gas prices hit new record - again
North County Times, CA - Apr 26, 2006... "It starts eating into the stuff we don't have to have," said the 43-year-old Escondido resident and mother of two as she pumped $3.11-per-gallon gasoline at ...

California Community Bank Reports Outstanding First Quarter 2006 ...
Business Wire (press release), CA - Apr 25, 2006ESCONDIDO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 25, 2006--California Community Bank (OTCBB:CABK), which commenced operations on August 11, 2003, today released its ...

Palomar Pomerado picks new director
San Diego Union Tribune, United States - Apr 29, 2006... sought the board seat because of his background, knowledge of the area and support for the district's plans to build a hospital in the Escondido Research and ...

Palomar Energy part of a power play
North County Times, CA - 13 hours agoESCONDIDO ---- The new Palomar Energy power plant in Escondido could save money for electricity customers and even slightly reduce the overall smog level in ...

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April 22, 2006

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Third parties unite to fight canal lining
In their 1992 study entitled Water Transfers in the West , a National Research Council states that [t]he impacts of transfers and the parties affected are many, diverse, and potentially substantial... [t]hird ...

Learning to fight the 'idols' in our hearts
In biblical times, people made idols out of gold and wood. Today, those idols take much different form.

North County Briefs
Ellison Manufacturing changes name ENCINITAS ---- Ellison Manufacturing Technologies, California, has changed its name to Ellison Technologies.

Ex-Marine, Navy nurse share friendship
The last time Sandy Holmes saw Eddie Beesley was four decades ago. The young Marine was recovering from a land mine blast that took both his legs.

Disagreement on nationwide boycott
The organizers of a nationwide boycott planned for May 1, who intend to demonstrate the economic power of immigrants in the marketplace and the workplace, are confident that participation will be high even ...

My Ride Saab: Is it a car or heartthrob?
Tom Lease, who is 57, is a speechwriter for California Secretary of State Bruce McPherson.