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Campo-Area Brush Fire Burns 700 Acres

A brush fire spread to 300 acres Thursday on the Pacific Crest Trail between Campo and Potrero, creating highly visible black smoke in the back country, according to Cal Fire.

Published: Thu, 2 Sep 2010 20:45:03 PDT

Student Accused Of Making Threats Against College Arrested

A 22-year-old student at Southwestern College was behind bars Thursday for threats against the college and a professor.

Published: Thu, 2 Sep 2010 17:28:22 PDT

Former Acquaintance Reacts To Discovery Gunman's Death

As the three hostages at Discovery Channel's headquarters appeared ready to make a run for it, police said Thursday that a SWAT team officer quickly shot and killed the increasingly agitated gunman who had explosives strapped to himself, ending the four-hour standoff.

Published: Thu, 2 Sep 2010 12:19:52 PDT

County Cancels Horn-Endorsed Grant For Pro-Life Supporters

A grant requested by San Diego County Supervisor Bill Horn was canceled by county officials Thursday because they determined it violated the separation of church and state.

Published: Thu, 2 Sep 2010 17:56:04 PDT

PB Main Break Leaves Residents Without Water

A water main break was reported in Pacific Beach Thursday afternoon, authorities said.

Published: Thu, 2 Sep 2010 19:12:07 PDT

Crews Contain Fire Near Sycamore Landfill

Fire crews quickly contained a fire just north of the Sycamore Landfill near Miramar Base in the Santee area.

Published: Thu, 2 Sep 2010 17:36:08 PDT

Safety Of Airport Body Scanners Questioned

For some passengers going through the new full-body scanner at Lindbergh Field, exposure to radiation is a concern.

Published: Thu, 2 Sep 2010 20:01:10 PDT

Bill Aims To Block Alcohol Sales At Self-Checkout Lanes

Supporters of Assembly Bill 1060 are asking Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger to sign the bill that would prevent alcohol sales at store self-checkout lanes.

Published: Thu, 2 Sep 2010 19:17:40 PDT

Study: 1/3 Of County Earns Below Cost Of Living

Nearly one-third of households in San Diego County have incomes below what is needed to meet the basic cost of living, according to a study released Thursday.

Published: Thu, 2 Sep 2010 19:36:22 PDT

Public To Weigh In On I-805 Improvement Plan

Caltrans is asking the public to attend two hearings regarding its $1.3 billion Interstate 805 Corridor Improvement Project.

Published: Thu, 2 Sep 2010 17:52:27 PDT

Group Studies Garbage Patch Off Coast

A scientific voyage to study an environmental situation off the Pacific coast pulled into San Diego Thursday with troubling findings.

Published: Thu, 2 Sep 2010 19:22:14 PDT

Man Accused Of Killing Opossum On Video

A former Vista resident who posted a video on Facebook showing him mutilating and killing an opossum was charged with animal abuse, the San Diego Humane Society announced Thursday.

Published: Thu, 2 Sep 2010 13:46:51 PDT

Driver, 92, Not Charged In Teen's Death

San Diego County prosecutors said Thursday they will not charge a 92-year-old man who drove off after hitting and killing a teenager in Vista.

Published: Thu, 2 Sep 2010 08:21:30 PDT

Trio To Stand Trial In Football Player Attack

Three males accused of attacking a Grossmont College football player with a bat and golf club in La Mesa, leaving him permanently disabled, are to go on trial Jan. 18, prosecutors said Thursday.

Published: Thu, 2 Sep 2010 16:19:20 PDT

Man Pleads Guilty In Crash That Killed Passenger

A man whose female passenger was killed when his pickup truck crashed after drifting off state Route 78 pleaded guilty Thursday to a felony charge of gross vehicular manslaughter without intoxication.

Published: Thu, 2 Sep 2010 15:40:54 PDT

Bird Hits Line, Causes Chula Vista Power Outage

About 4,600 San Diego Gas & Electric customers in the Chula Vista area lost power when a bird flew into an electrical line, the utility reported.

Published: Thu, 2 Sep 2010 16:11:34 PDT

Over 4,000 Without Power In Chula Vista

About 4,600 San Diego Gas & Electric customers in the Chula Vista area lost power Thursday because of a suspected problem with an overhead electrical system.

Published: Thu, 2 Sep 2010 08:49:39 PDT

Trial Date Set For Ex-HS Pitcher In Crash

A Dec. 6 trial date was set Thursday for a former star pitcher at Steele Canyon High School, who faces charges stemming from a head-on crash that killed a 50-year-old Spring Valley man.

Published: Thu, 2 Sep 2010 15:32:24 PDT

Sentencing Delayed For Foreclosure Protection Scammer

A man convicted in a scam in which homeowners were falsely told that "land patents" would protect their properties from foreclosure is scheduled to be sentenced in downtown San Diego Thursday.

Published: Thu, 2 Sep 2010 10:43:45 PDT

Search Continues For Man Who Ran From Police

A man who ran away from La Mesa police, abandoning a car filled with stolen property and drugs, remained at large Thursday.

Published: Thu, 2 Sep 2010 04:50:22 PDT