Archive for 2009


How Twighlight fans spent premier night of “New Moon”

By Chris Morrow 5:59 PM November 20, 2009

SDNN videographer Chris Morrow braved the crowds of San Diego Twighlight fans waiting in line for the midnight premier of “New Moon.”


Why does my child know Wii but not his ABCs?

By Marsha R. Dodson and Dr. Darlene V. Willis 5:34 PM November 20, 2009

Empowering Parents: How can this single mom get her son to give up his video game for other priorities?


Once for rent, downtown condos are back on the sales market

By Connie Lewis 4:36 PM November 20, 2009

Some developers say they’re experiencing renewed interest from prospective buyers who perceive prices are on the rebound after bottoming out.


Woman sentenced for shooting husband during fight

Staff 4:21 PM November 20, 2009

EL CAJON - A woman who shot her husband during an argument in their La Mesa home was sentenced Friday to 120 days in custody, probation and a domestic violence recovery program.
Kalisa Wells, 60, a caterer and party planner, faced up to 14 years in prison after pleading guilty to a felony charge of corporal [...]


Construction begins on UCSD telemedicine facility

Staff 3:57 PM November 20, 2009

Construction began Friday at UC San Diego’s School of Medicine on a 99,000-square-foot facility that will be used to teach future physicians high-tech ways of delivering health care, from telemedicine to robotic surgeries.
The UCSD Medical Education and Telemedicine Center is scheduled to open in the fall of 2011.
Once completed, the building will be a center [...]


U.S. to drop case against Blackwater guard

By Matt Apuzzo 3:38 PM November 20, 2009

One of thes Blackwater Worldwide security guards responsible for a deadly 2007 Baghdad shooting that killed 17 Iraqis will not be charged for manslaughter.


Former Marine charge in ‘Cathouse’ star’s death

By Rochelle Hines 3:28 PM November 20, 2009

David Allen Tyner was charged Friday with the shooting deaths of four people, including two pregnant women.


Prosecutor says medical marijuana manager hid behind law

By Kelly Wheeler 2:42 PM November 20, 2009

Manager of Answerdam Alternative Care — a medical marijuana dispensary — is charged with selling marijuana, possession of marijuana and possession of ecstasy.


Seven centers, one clinic get H1N1 vaccines

Staff 2:27 PM November 20, 2009

The county’s six public health centers and one immunization clinic each received 200 doses of the injectable H1N1 vaccine to be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis, it was announced Friday.
The vaccine will be distributed to those in high-risk categories, including children, adults with chronic medical conditions, caretakers of infants younger than 6 months old [...]


Sea changes in congressional districts create Democratic hope

By Hoa Quach 1:20 PM November 20, 2009

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

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