Archive for September, 2009


October’s Artist of the Month: Conductor Jahja Ling

By Valerie Scher 9:29 PM September 30, 2009

He’s the master of his musical domain, the baton-wielding boss of the San Diego Symphony. Now a candid interview lets you find out more about Jahja Ling.


Pat’s Picks: ‘Side Man,’ ‘Dear Harvey,’ and more

By Pat Launer 9:24 PM September 30, 2009

What’s sizzling hot on San Diego stages? SDNN theater critic Pat Launer recommends her top choices for the week.


Pat Launer on San Diego theater: ‘Side Man, ‘Dear Harvey’

By Pat Launer 9:18 PM September 30, 2009

Get the scoop on “Side Man,” “Dear Harvey,” “Trolley Dances” and more


Chargers RB LaDainian Tomlinson tests sprained ankle in practice

By Lee "Hacksaw" Hamilton 7:51 PM September 30, 2009

A week ago, the Chargers had 10 players miss practice with injuries. Wednesday this week was a better news day for Norv Turner’s team.


Padres top pick Donavan Tate suffers injury, will miss Arizona fall league

By Lee "Hacksaw" Hamilton 7:06 PM September 30, 2009

The mid-summer excitement of the Padres signing of top draft pick Donavan Tate has given way to a disappointment.


Parolee rams police car in car chase

Staff 6:38 PM September 30, 2009

A parolee-at-large rammed an undercover police car with his vehicle on a South Bay street Wednesday afternoon, then led a short road chase that ended when he crashed off a freeway exit and was arrested.


Workplace Commentary: Consultation in the middle of a storm

Edward Abeyta 6:29 PM September 30, 2009

Even in the middle of a storm, UC was able to lead the way by creating a consultative process


Marine has rank reduced in Fallujah killing

Staff 6:12 PM September 30, 2009

A Camp Pendleton Marine who admitted killing an unarmed Iraqi prisoner during the battle for Fallujah in 2004 had his rank reduced from sergeant to lance corporal.


Man sentenced in truck theft murder

By Kelly Wheeler 5:25 PM September 30, 2009

A man whose theft of a pickup truck led to the death of the 60-year-old owner, who jumped into the bed of the truck to try to prevent it from being stolen, was sentenced Wednesday to 25 years to life in state prison.


Officials call attention to domestic violence

Staff 5:11 PM September 30, 2009

San Diego County’s top law enforcement officials came together Wednesday to call attention to what they called a domestic violence crisis and to appeal for donations to make up for shrinking government funding for victims.

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