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By Danny R. Johnson HOLLYWOOD - The 84th Annual Academy Awards could best be described as predictable, from the beginning of Billy Crystal’s movie montage opener to the final award of the night, which went to “The Artist” as everyone knew it would. Still, there were a few surprises. Here’s a rundown of some of the big-category winners and excerpts [...]
OCEANSIDE–Colon /colorectal cancer is not exactly the greatest conversation starter and you probably want to avoid talking – or even thinking – about it. But, there is a good reason why you should: March is National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, an opportunity to learn about the ways to prevent this disease, which will impact an [...]
BALTIMORE–A federal grand jury has indicted Bodog Entertainment Group S.A., d/b/a/ Bodog.com, its owner and three operators for conducting an illegal sports gambling business and conspiring to commit money laundering, following an investigation led by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s (ICE) Homeland Security Investigations (HSI). The following individuals, all from Canada, are charged in an [...]
Mitt Romney scored a hard-won, home state triumph in Michigan and powered to victory in Arizona Tuesday night, gaining a two-state primary sweep over Rick Santorum and precious momentum in the Republican presidential race. Rick Santorum is ignoring a pair of primary losses to rival Mitt Romney in Michigan and Arizona and saying he will [...]
SAN MARCOS – The City of San Marcos Theatre West Youth Theater will present the musical production, Chicken Little, at the San Marcos Community Center, 3 Civic Center Drive on March 30 through April 1. Show times are Friday at 7:30 pm, Saturday 2 and 6 pm and Sunday at 2 pm. The show features a cast [...]
OCEANSIDE–The North County Transit District is launching Phase 2 of the Mobility Plan Mar. 11, which will significantly change the Breeze bus route system. The goal of the Mobility Plan is to improve service on the area’s most heavily traveled routes, creating less waiting time and better connections. The plan, started in 2010, was developed through [...]
SAN DIEGO–San Diego Gas & Electric is alerting customers to be aware of a person or persons who have recently posed as a SDG&E employee and asked to enter a customer’s home. It has been reported that the imposter will distract unsuspecting customers while performing “routine inspections,” while another imposter burglarizes the home. SDG&E wants to [...]
SAN DIEGO COUNTY–The Department of Environmental Health has issued a general advisory for the coastal waters of San Diego County due to recent rainfall. Swimmers, surfers, and other ocean users are warned that the levels of bacteria can rise significantly in ocean and bay waters, especially near storm drains, creeks, rivers, and lagoon outlets that [...]
SAN DIEGO–The growth and popularity of Food Trucks shows no signs of slowing. The Food Network’s “The Great Food Truck Race” is returning for a second season. Mobile Cuisine Magazine has sprung up to offer tips to operators and entrepreneurs. Locally, sdfoodtrucks.com is ripe with information on the trend, offering both news on where the [...]
WASHINGTON, DC–The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) proposed to substantially raise the qualification requirements for first officers who fly for U.S. passenger and cargo airlines. Consistent with a mandate in the Airline Safety and Federal Aviation Administration Extension Act of 2010, the proposed rule would require first officers – also known as co-pilots – to hold [...]
