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By Alexandra Hart, San Diego Travel Tips.com
If you love to see Christmas lights and public Christmas light displays, we've put a list together of the best places to go see Christmas light displays in San Diego.
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Chargers sign Jon Runyan, place Clary on injured reserve


By Jason Owens, SDNN
Former Eagles stalwart right tackle to fill the void left by injured starter Jeromey Clary.

    Health editor turned 'Miss Fit:' Getting out of the 'skinny' state of mind


    By Jennifer Reed, SDNN
    Physical activity has never really been my thing. Fortunately, I never needed it to be because I just so happened to be blessed with a high metabolism. Carbs and I have been tight for a long time. Me and the treadmill? Not so much.

      Get 'em while they last: Early Black Friday deals pop up online


      By Joseph Peña, SDNN
      With unemployment creeping up and a predicted fall in spending from last year, retailers are jumpstarting the frenzied shopping season now.

        Mayor Sanders' budget cut plan includes 200 layoffs


        Staff, City News Service
        Mayor Sanders has called on the City Council to adopt a new budget by Jan. 1, in an effort to begin to chip away at San Diego's $179 million deficit.

          San Diego Black Friday shopping guide 2009


          By Valerie Middleton, SDNN
          SDNN has created a guide that includes 20 of San Diego's most popular stores, shopping malls, and retail centers, as well as opening and closing times and hot deals during the three-day shopping extravaganza.

            Clean tech: Mayor Sanders unveils plan to finance solar homes


            By Lee Barken, SDNN
            The plan provides financing for solar panels in homes, attaching the loan to the home's tax bill rather than individual homeowners.

              A teacher worth being thankful for


              By Maryann Castronovo, SDNN
              Opinion:This year, Maryann is also going to include her son Frankie's kindergarten teacher, Ms. Sharman, in the list of people she's thankful for.

                Helpful hints for cooking your turkey


                By Adriane Tillman, Beach & Bay Press
                Erika D'Eugenio, an avid cook and the general manager at Great News! Discount Cookware and Cooking School offers a few crucial pointers.

                  California Budget Crisis Diaries: The cost of the new Lt. Governor


                  By Hoa Quach, SDNN
                  One senator says appointing Sen. Abel Maldonado as the temporary Lt. Gov is costing Californians millions.
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                    Staff, SDNN
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                    3. Adam Lambert at AMAs stirs controversy
                    4. O'Connor: Everybody getting stoned
                    5. Salm: AD's resignation raises giant question

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                      Westwind Brass, Spreckels Organ, Athenaeum Mini-Concerts: 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."

                        Sales: To sell is to serve


                        By Justin Gittelman, SDNN
                        Developing a customer-focused mindset can deliver real sales results over time.

                          What we learned at a redevelopment conference: Don’t do e-mail


                          By Brian Peterson, Guest Contributor
                          Opinion: For a while now, there has been the suspicion, and some evidence, that City Council offices are not opening all constituent e-mails.

                            Welcome to SDNN’s new education section


                            By Marsha Sutton, SDNN
                            SDNN's new education section hopes to entertain, enrage, enlighten - and above all engage readers.
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                              San Diego Coastkeeper's Reznik speaks out, quietly


                              By Barbara Bry, SDNN
                              Video: In a wide-ranging interview, Reznik speaks about his passion for social justice, major issues confronting his organization and more.

                                Teamless in San Diego: Hoops Headquarters - Nov. 23


                                By Eric Yates, SDNN
                                KG wins it for Boston, Nate Robinson offers up a head-scratcher, and Kobe does all kinds of work against the Thunder.

                                  'Twilight' helps keep adults in step with teen culture


                                  By Marsha Sutton, SDNN
                                  Opinion:Another SDNN mom is over the moon about the Twilight saga.

                                    Growing Green: Entrepreneur’s guide to cleantech innovation in San Diego


                                    Robert Noble, Xconomy
                                    San Diego is a hub of growing cleantech business ventures from cars to biofuels to renewable energy ventures.
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                                      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.