La Mesa-Mount Helix|News|
Mark Petix Dies at 57; Grossmont High Grad Was Award-Winning Journalist
“He had a knack for making people care about everyday news,” said a former employer.
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Mountain View, CA|News|
Afghan Police Trap Blamed in Death of Local Marine
St. Francis High School graduate Matt Manoukian, 29, was one of three Marines killed after being invited to a meeting in a Taliban stronghold, to discuss security issues.
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La Jolla, CA|News|
San Diego Reacts to Paul Ryan as Mitt Romney Running Mate: Cheers, Jeers
Wisconsin lawmaker known for his budget plan was introduced as pick Saturday in Norfolk, VA.
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Coronado, CA|News|
Patch Pets: Coco the Corgi
Family didn't want to put her through the confines of months in quarantine for trip to Australia.
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Carlsbad, CA|News|
Settlement Offered in $256,000 Lawsuit Against Junior Seau, Plaintiff Says
Murray Lea vs. Seau trial “may or may not go forward” on Aug. 31, says court spokeswoman.
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La Jolla, CA|News|
Poll: Can Billionaires Buy Elections Under Rules Allowing Donor Anonymity?
La Jolla’s Irwin and Joan Jacobs have given at least $2.18 million* to Democrats, and aren’t alone.
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Coronado, CA|News|
Alice Schmidt of Coronado Falls Short; Olympic Dream Ends in Semifinals
She takes fourth in 800-meter heat, but misses finals by 3 seconds at the London Games.
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Ramona, CA|News|
Poll: Should Parents Need Doctor’s Note to Opt Out of School Shots?
Assembly Bill 2109 would make it harder to use personal-belief exemption to avoid vaccinations.
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Coronado, CA|News|
Alice Schmidt Makes Olympic Semifinals in 800 After Leading Race
Coronado resident will be in first of three heats at 11:30 a.m. Thursday, next to Beijing champ.
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Coronado, CA|News|
Helicopter Squadron 12 Returns to North Island on Thursday After 8 Months
The Golden Falcons, the oldest helicopter squadron in the Navy, flew 1,100 sorties off the Lincoln.
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La Mesa-Mount Helix|News|
Poll: The $2 Billion Question: Will Voters OK College, School Bonds on Nov. 6?
San Diego Unified and several other college and school district boards seek property tax hikes.
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Lemon Grove, CA|News|
Chancellor Admits Challenge to Winning $398 Million College Bond in November
Grossmont-Cuyamaca's Cindy Miles says both bond and state tax hikes are needed for district.
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Coronado, CA|News|
Jason Mullaney Accused of Targeting Fellow SEALs in $1 Million Fraud Case
Deputy DA said he capitalized on service history to lure sailor clients to his Trident Financial.
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Lemon Grove, CA|News|
Rick Sitta Named Chief of Heartland Fire & Rescue, Succeeding Mike Scott
Deputy fire chief elevated to oversee agency that covers La Mesa, Lemon Grove and El Cajon.
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Coronado, CA|News|
Ex-Coronado Fire Chief Rick Sitta Named Head of Heartland Fire & Rescue
Deputy fire chief elevated to oversee agency that covers La Mesa, Lemon Grove and El Cajon.
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Rancho Bernardo-4s Ranch, CA|News|
Poll: Will Sale of Padres to O’Malley Group Return Club to World Series?
Pending OK, deal worth $800 million puts team in hands of family that once owned the Dodgers.
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Santee, CA|News|
Update: Grossmont-Cuyamaca College Board OKs $398M Facilities Bond Vote
Special meeting considered November ballot asking for homeowners to pay $40 more a year.
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Imperial Beach, CA|News|
Poll: Is NBC Delivering Gold-Medal Coverage of the London Games?
Network focuses on proven stars, but also beach bikini volleyball and mainly American athletes.
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La Jolla, CA|News|
Merlin L. Miller, American Third Position Candidate for President
Tennessee man, USC graduate and filmmaker seeks nation's highest office at age 60.
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