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Horse Feathers and Loch Lomond kill them softly at UCSD's The Loft


By Scott McDonald, SDNN
While Horse Feathers and Loch Lomond anchor their sound with songs written on and centered around the acoustic guitar, neither likes to use that other f-word to describe it.
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Once for rent, downtown condos are back on the sales market


By Connie Lewis, SDNN
Some developers say they're experiencing renewed interest from prospective buyers who perceive prices are on the rebound after bottoming out.

    UC students occupy buildings to protest fee hike


    Staff, Associated Press
    Photo Gallery: Students barricaded themselves inside buildings on University of California campuses to protest a 32 percent increase in student fees.

      Teen pleads guilty in violent Border Patrol murder


      By Elliot Spagat, Associated Press
      Border Patrol Agent Robert Rosas was shot four times in the head the night of July 23 near Campo, east of San Diego. He was also shot once in the neck and three times in the torso.

        SDNN expert picks: Chargers-Broncos


        Staff, SDNN
        At least one brave soul had the cojones to pick a likely Chris Simms-led Broncos team on Sunday. Click here to find out who.

          Chargers-Broncos positional breakdown


          By Jason Owens, SDNN
          The Broncos may take the field without quarterback Kyle Orton. Sports editor Jason Owens breaks down whether Denver has the horses to compete without him on Sunday.

            Sea changes in congressional districts create Democratic hope


            By Hoa Quach, SDNN
            With Democrats outnumbering Republicans in the Golden State – Blue Dogs are optimistic about unseating Republican incumbents in eight congressional districts.

              Hacksaw: Hoyer under the gun with Gonzalez-Sox trade potential


              By Lee "Hacksaw" Hamilton, SDNN
              With the Hot Stove ready to fire up, new Padres GM Jed Hoyer faces a big test in what to do with Adrian Gonzalez.

                Prosecutor says medical marijuana manager hid behind law


                By Kelly Wheeler, City News Service
                Manager of Answerdam Alternative Care -- a medical marijuana dispensary -- is charged with selling marijuana, possession of marijuana and possession of ecstasy.

                  Young boy’s concern sparks Hunger at Home Charity


                  By Adriane Tillman, La Jolla Village News
                  Ten-year-old Cassidy Sterner was influential in starting Hunger at Home Charity, which will host a gala on Saturday to benefit homelessness.
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                    Staff, SDNN
                    1. SDSU AD Jeff Schemmel resigns
                    2. Hacksaw: Schemmel deserved a 2nd chance
                    3. Nissan and Chevy unveil electric cars in SD
                    4. 'New Moon' sneak preview video review
                    5. O'side High teacher arrested on sex charges

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                      Pianist Yuja Wang the 'wow' in Shanghai Symphony concert


                      By Valerie Scher, SDNN
                      Review: A 22-year-old, Beijing-born pianist was the big surprise in the Shanghai Symphony's downtown performance.

                        Just help the homeless make it through the day


                        By Sean Sheppard, Guest Contributor
                        Opinion: The homeless need help today -- they don't need us discussing what the ultimate problem or solution is.

                          BRACE yourself, the education cuts are coming


                          By John de Beck, Guest Contributor
                          Opinion: A superintendent appointed committee, BRACE, is evaluating cuts that will affect all of our neighborhoods and its children.

                            Festivities continue, Sam the Cooking Guy makes holiday brunch


                            By Jennifer Reed, SDNN
                            The sixth annual San Diego Bay Wine & Food Festival-featuring world-class winemakers and local top chefs-runs through November 22.

                              "New Moon" midnight mania


                              By Chris Morrow, SDNN
                              Video: SDNN videographer Chris Morrow braved the crowds of San Diego Twighlight fans waiting in line for the midnight premier of "New Moon."

                                Champagne at the Wine Festival - cocktails on The Bubbly Girl


                                By Jennifer Reed, SDNN
                                The sixth annual San Diego Bay Wine & Food Festival-featuring world-class winemakers and local top chefs-runs through November 22.

                                  Doctors, doulas to join forces at new birth center


                                  By Jennifer Reed, SDNN
                                  Local physicians plan to unveil an innovative new birth center-with a focus on holistic care-sometime next year.

                                    Reaching the finish line on California water


                                    By Mary Salas, Guest Contributor
                                    Opinion: A request for voters to commit to supporting the water bond which represents the final piece to fixing California's water woes.
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                                      San Diego Sports

                                      San Diego State athletic director Jeff Schemmel resigns amid controversy


                                      Staff, SDNN
                                      Video: According to reports, Schemmel had attempted to get reimbursed for questionable expenses on a business trip earlier this year.
                                      619 Sports: Interim SDSU AD Oberhelmen speaks
                                      Hacksaw: SDSU’s Schemmel deserved a second chance

                                        Arts & Entertainment

                                        Shanghai Symphony, San Diego Symphony, Orchestra Nova: Tips from XLNC1's 'On The Town'


                                        By Valerie Scher, SDNN
                                        Curious about cultural events? Take some tips from SDNN Arts & Entertainment editor Valerie Scher, host of XLNC1's "On The Town."

                                          Lifestyle

                                          Nonprofit gives kids cycling and life lessons


                                          By Joseph Peña, SDNN
                                          The San Diego VeloYouth program trains middle school students to cycle at the Velodrome, where they learn all about biking -- and themselves, in the process.