Archive for August, 2009
Station wildfire evacuation areas and centers
Here is a list of evacuation areas in effect Monday in response to the Station Fire, according to various fire agencies.
Conviction made in real estate rental scam
A man was convicted today of conspiracy, forgery and other felony counts in a real estate fraud case in which he filed fake grant deeds under the guise of a religious order.
Maurice Antoine Simmons, 32, filled out the bogus grant deeds as if he owned the properties — a condominium in San Diego and five [...]
Four crash victims ID’d as CHP officer, family
SANTEE — The victims of a crash apparently caused by a stuck accelerator in a car loaned by an El Cajon dealership were positively identified today as an off-duty CHP officer, his wife, teenage daughter and brother-in-law.
Killed in the fiery collision around 6:35 p.m. Friday, at the end of state Route 125 at Mission Gorge [...]
New venue considered in airline-military suit
A federal judge is considering a motion for a change of venue in a class-action suit filed in San Diego on behalf of pilots who claim Continental Airlines discriminates against fliers with military commitments.
The suit was filed July 2 by the San Diego-based law firm Pilot Law P.C. on behalf of plaintiffs Derek Carder, Mark [...]
Council responds to Ethics Commission ruling
The City Council opined Monday that a public vote isn’t needed to ensure the San Diego Ethics Commission has adequate funding.
Chargers trade for Travis Johnson, sign Byrd
With one preseason game left and roster cuts on the way, the Chargers beefed up the defensive line and signed a rookie receiver.
Protestors against education cuts gather at SDSU campus
Heading back to school with a $55 million cut, Aztecs express their anger towards state legislators.
Former SDSU QB O’Connell looking for a job
In a surprise move, the New England Patriots cut Kevin O’Connell, last year’s third round draft pick.
Local firefighters sent to battle LA fires
About 360 San Diego County-based firefighters have been assigned to two major Southern California brush fires, a Cal Fire captain said Monday.
Some of the firefighters will be sent to battle the massive Station Fire in Los Angeles County, and the others will help quell the Oak Glen III Fire in San Bernardino County, Capt, Nick [...]
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