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911 call: 'My car can't slow down' Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 6:26PMThe driver of a Toyota Prius that sped out of control on a San Diego County freeway sounded panicked at times as he told a dispatcher about a stuck accelerator.
Matsui goes 1 for 2 in Angels debut Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 6:26PMHideki Matsui made his spring debut for the Los Angeles Angels on Tuesday, getting a single in two trips to the plate during a 6-5 win over the San Diego Padres.
Probation report cites predatory traits of suspect in teen's murder Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 6:25PMLOS ANGELES (AP) — A decade-old probation report on a sex offender accused of murdering California teenager Chelsea King contained a psychiatrist’s conclusion that the defendant had “significant predatory traits” toward underage girls and should be kept in prison for as long as possible.
Prius with stuck accelerator glides to safe stop Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 6:24PMA California Highway Patrol officer helped slow a runaway Toyota Prius from 150 km/h to a safe stop on Monday after the car's accelerator became stuck on a San Diego County freeway, the CHP said.
Feds to probe cause of runaway Prius in California Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 6:24PMDriver James Sikes talks about his experiences in his Toyota Prius during a news conference held at Toyota of El Cajon Tuesday, March 9, 2010, in El Cajon, Calif. Sikes' 2008 Toyota Prius raced out of control on a San Diego freeway Monday. A California Highway Patrol officer helped him stop the car. (AP Photo/Denis Poroy)
Strasburg allows goes 2 innings in long-awaited spring training debut Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 6:23PMVIERA, Fla. - Stephen Strasburg battled some nerves and location issues during his spring training debut.
U.S. Intercollegiate winner to get PGA Tour exemption Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 6:22PMWinners at a handful of amateur tournaments already earn exemptions into PGA Tour stops (Southern Am into the Arnold Palmer Invitational; Players Amateur into The Heritage, etc.). Now the medalist at next month's U.S. Intercollegiate at Stanford GC in Palo Alto, Calif., will get that same perk.
Matsui goes 1 for 2 in Angels debut Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 6:22PMMatsui struck out against Chris Young in the first and grounded Radhames Liz 's 3-1 pitch up the middle for a hit in the fourth. Matsui agreed to a $6 million, one-year contract with the Angels in December after spending seven seasons with the New York Yankees . The Japanese slugger hit .274 with 28 homers and 90 RBIs last year, then was selected World Series MVP despite starting only three of ...
Toyota to fix more Tundras for rust problems Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 6:22PMToyota said on Tuesday it would fix all Tundra pickups sold in the United States for the 2000 to 2003 model years to address a risk that part of the truck's frame could corrode, causing spare tires or even the gas tank to drop to the road.
COLLEGE BASKETBALL: Illini do not deserve tourney bid Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 6:21PM"Illinois does not deserve to be in the NCAA basketball tournament. Not when the team loses five of the last six games." These are the oft-heard words of usually supportive but disgruntled Illini fans. The team has let them down. Given repeated second chances on the NCAA bubble, the team failed.
Sleepless Nights Plague America Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 3:25PMTitle: Sleepless Nights Plague America Category: Health News Created: 3/8/2010 9:42:00 AM Last Editorial Review: 3/8/2010
Lilly picked for US team training camp Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 3:22PMCHICAGO (AP) — Kristine Lilly , who has not played for the United States since December 2008, is among 24 women selected for a training camp ahead of exhibition games against Mexico on March 28 at San Diego and March 31 at Sandy, Utah.
About 1,400 Iraqi voters turn out to cast a ballot of their country's election Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 3:21PMPleasanton was one of three West Coast sites for out-of-country voting
Vineyard Defaults Surge as Bargain Wines Hurt Napa (Update1) Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 3:20PMIn California’s Napa Valley, producer of the most expensive U.S. wines, 2010 may be a vintage year for foreclosures as the industry is squeezed by falling land values and a consumer shift to cheaper brands.
Lilly picked for US team training camp Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 3:19PMAssociated Press - March 8, 2010 4:04 PM ET CHICAGO (AP) - Kristine Lilly, who has not played for the United States since December 2008, is among 24 women selected for a training camp ahead of...
Big chain's new fries copy McDonald's Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 3:17PMJack in the Box of San Diego says Monday that it has changed its french fries to meet consumer demand. The new fries look just like McDonald's fries.
Poizner sees himself as the true conservative candidate Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 3:17PMSteve Poizner on Monday hailed his weekend endorsement by the conservative California Republican Assembly as affirmation that he is the true conservative in the campaign for the Republican nomination for governor.
Ping’s decision allows PGA to move forward on wedge ban Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 3:16PMWith Ping’s decision to ease exemptions to new groove-cut regulations, that makes it easier for the PGA Tour and U.S. Open to ban all square-cut grooves from competition. Club manufacturer Ping agreed Monday to ease its exemption to new groove-cut regulations, clearing the way for the PGA Tour and U.S. Open to ban all square-cut grooves from their competition.
Sony Debuts DC Universe Online Mass Animation Preliminary Preview Trailer at GDC Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 3:14PMDC Universe Online (PC) GDC gets super addition.
US Women's Roster Announced Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 3:14PMThe United States Soccer Federation has released the roster for the US Women's friendlies later this month. The US plays Mexico on March 28th in San Diego (5pm - FSC) and March 31st in Sandy, UT (9pm - ESPN2). GOALKEEPERS (3): Nicole Barnhart (FC Gold Pride), Jill Loyden (Chicago Red Stars), Hope Solo (St. Louis Athletica) DEFENDERS (8): Rachel Buehler (FC Gold Pride), Stephanie Cox (Boston ...
Community grieves for former Naperville teen Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 9:26PMChelsea King's friends were accustomed to using their wireless telephones to remain up to date on her life. After the Waubonsie High School freshman moved to California about three years ago, Facebook and text messages took the place of hanging out. It was text messages that informed the tightly-knit group of teens that Chelsea's body may have been found near San Diego, where she disappeared ...
Boulder Settles Suit With Man Hit With Pepper Ball Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 9:21PMThe Boulder City Council approved a settlement paying $230,000 to man who was struck in the eye by a police pepper ball during a 2004 riot.
Not guilty plea in former Naperville teen’s slaying Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 9:20PMCalifornia sex offender denies murder charge A registered sex offender pleaded not guilty to the killing of former Naperville resident Chelsea King, a 17-year-old last seen jogging near a San Diego County lake.
WATCH: Friday: Jaycee Dugard's Story Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 9:19PMSee exclusive home video of Dugard on "GMA" and "20/20."
Elliott clan pleased by his return to Midwest Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 9:18PMBob Elliott kept two major goals in mind the past year: getting back into coaching and getting closer to family and friends in the Midwest. Newly hired as Iowa State’s secondary coach and recruiting coordinator, Elliott found the best of both worlds.
Toyota sued over deaths in key California crash Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 9:17PMLOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Relatives of a California state trooper and three family members whose fatal car wreck helped spark Toyota's wide-ranging safety recall have sued the automaker for defects they say caused the vehicle to speed out of control and crash.
Sex Offender Charged In Chelsea King Case Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 9:14PMA convicted sex offender charged Wednesday with murdering 17-year-old Chelsea King while raping or attempting to rape her was linked to the crime by DNA from semen found in her clothing, a state Justice Department spokeswoman said.
Lynnwood man claims a doctor's note for his marijuana supply Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 9:11PMLYNNWOOD — Detectives suspect a Lynnwood man with a doctor’s note to use marijuana was growing more dope than the law allows.
NORCO: Two arrested for illegal forward pass Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 9:10PMNORCO ---- Two people were arrested Tuesday for allegedly tossing two footballs containing cell phones, chargers, marijuana and tobacco over a Norco prison fence.
Boulder settles suit with man hit with pepper ball Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 9:06PMAssociated Press - March 3, 2010 9:54 PM ET BOULDER, Colo. (AP) - The Boulder City Council approved a settlement paying $230,000 to man who was struck in the eye by a police pepper ball during...
State of Utah basketball Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 11:59PMState of Utah basketball | Deseret News
Family of CHP officer killed in runaway crash sues Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 11:57PMRelatives of a California Highway Patrol officer killed along with three family members when their runaway Lexus crashed in San Diego County have sued Toyota for product liability and negligence.
Family of officer killed in crash sues Toyota Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 11:56PMFamily of California Highway Patrol officer killed in Lexus crash sues Toyota
Family of officer killed in crash sues Toyota Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 11:53PMRelatives of a California Highway Patrol officer killed along with three family members when their Lexus crashed in San Diego County have sued Toyota for product liability and negligence.
Family of CHP officer killed in runaway crash sues Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 11:48PMAssociated Press - March 3, 2010 12:34 AM ET SAN DIEGO (AP) - Relatives of a California Highway Patrol officer killed along with three family members when their runaway Lexus crashed in San...
Body Believed to Be Missing California Teen Found Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 11:46PMA body believed to be that of a missing 17-year-old California girl was found Tuesday afternoon, San Diego Sheriff William Gore said. Gore said the body was found in a shallow grave covered in debris after a searcher noticed something that looked suspicious.
Jets to release Jones Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 11:45PMBy DENNIS WASZAK Jr. NEW YORK -- Thomas Jones helped the New York Jets reach the AFC championship game while running his way to a career year. Now, the leader of the NFL's top-ranked rushing offense is out of a job.
'She's my angel forever' Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 11:42PMParents grieve as police say body found in shallow grave likely that of missing teen Chelsea King.
The Fall of an Empire Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 11:42PMIn “ Like Rome Before the Fall? Not Yet ” (Op-Ed, Feb. 25), Piers Brendon does not mention the British historian Paul Kennedy’s biggest point in his book “The Rise and Fall of the Great Powers”: all great powers fall.
Tiger Woods hitting balls again and working out Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 11:41PMNo timetable for a return to the sport has been set by the world number one.
Rickie Fowler learns from another close loss in Arizona Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 11:08PMFor the second time in four months in the Valley, Rickie Fowler came up a little short in his bid for his first PGA Tour victory, but stands to gain plenty with his runner-up finish Sunday in the Waste Management Phoenix Open.
NFL: Raiders coach Tom Cable wants an open competition for team's starting QB job Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 11:07PMCal's Jahvid Best is fastest running back at combine
Helping minority youth set a course for college is event goal Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 11:07PMPreparing early, taking and passing the right courses and having parental support are keys to getting more black students in college classrooms, Cal State Bakersfield Provost Soraya M. Coley told a congregation of dozens Sunday at St. Peter Restoration Community Christian Ministries. "We in the (California State University) system are bringing word to young people ... that they have a brighter ...
Current Inventory of La Jolla Homes for Sale Opens Opportunities for Home Buyers Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 11:05PMLJ Platinum, a real estate firm serving the La Jolla area near San Diego, has a current inventory of La Jolla homes for sale that opens opportunities to prospective buyers of homes in all price points. (PRWeb Feb 28, 2010) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2010/02/prweb3658454.htm
Sempra Pipelines & Storage Agrees To Acquire Mexican Pipeline Assets Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 11:03PMSempra Pipelines & Storage, a unit of Sempra Energy (NYSE: SRE), today announced that it will acquire the Mexican pipeline and gas infrastructure assets of El Paso Corp. (NYSE: EP) for $300 million
New Set of Agents Team Up to Bring Ford Fiesta Local with Fiesta Movement Chapter 2 Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 11:01PM-
Sweeney knows making Mariners is a longshot Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 11:00PMPEORIA, Ariz. -- Mike Sweeney knows making the Seattle Mariners this spring is nearly an impossible task.
Water polo finishes sixth at Irvine Invitational Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 10:57PMIt was a weekend filled with tough competition for the ASU water polo team at the UC Irvine Invitational in California, as the No. 8 Sun Devils (6-5) took home sixth place in the 16-team tournament.
High Calif. surf shuts down PCH, San Diego pier Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 10:55PMA day of high surf in California forced the shutdown of parts of Pacific Coast Highway in Orange County and damaged the Ocean Beach Pier in San Diego.
Arrest made in case of missing California girl Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 10:53PMA registered sex offender from Southern California was arrested Sunday in the disappearance of a suburban San Diego teenager missing for three days after going for a run in a park