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Monday, February 8
Local Toyota Class-Action Lawsuit
Learn more information on a class-action lawsuit in the works against Toyota by visiting www.turleylawfirm.com.

Friday, February 5
Sandbags Available At Local Fire Stations
The following fire stations will have sandbags available due to the stormy weather:
  • Fire Station 15 – 4711 Voltaire Street in Ocean Beach
  • Fire Station 21 – 750 Grand Avenue in Pacific Beach
  • Fire Station 28 – 3880 Kearny Villa Road in the Kearny Mesa/Montgomery Field area
  • Fire Station 29 – 198 West San Ysidro Blvd in San Ysidro
  • Fire Station 33 – 16966 Bernardo Center Drive in Rancho Bernardo
  • Fire Station 37 – 11640 Spring Canyon Road in Scripps Ranch
  • Lifeguard Stations in Ocean Beach, Mission Beach, Pacific Beach and La Jolla Shores

    There is a limit of 10 sandbags per household or business for San Diego city residents. The fire stations will not have sand available. People with access to the beach areas will be allowed to use beach sand.

    Mitchell Family Fundraiser
    A fundraiser will be held to benefit members of the Mitchell family stricken with a genetic heart disease. The event info:
    Date: February 13th 2010
    Time: 1pm-4pm
    Location: 4S Ranch
    Address: The Reserve 4S Ranch Club House
    10411 Reserve Drive
    San Diego, CA 92127

    For additional information, visit threefixedhearts.com.

    San Diego Police Horses Put Up For Auction
    To view the horses and tack put for auction by the San Diego police department, click here.

    Toyota Recall Information
    To find out more about the Toyota recall click here for a FAQ.

    Thursday, February 4
    2010 Census Jobs
    The U.S. Census has job openings for those interested. Learn more at 2010.census.gov/2010censusjobs.

    Rare Cat Missing From East County Home
    Katie, a rare Savannah cat, disappeared from her Mt. Helix-area home last Saturday. If you have information on the cat, call 619-469-9547 or 619-806-4058. The cat can be returned to 9239 Lemon Ave. in Mt. Helix. Click here for a picture of Katie.

    Tuesday, February 2
    Short Sale Improvements
    To get more information on the Home Affordable Foreclosure Alternatives Program, click here.

    Monday, February 1
    Effort To Recall Poway Councilwoman Hits Web
    An effort to recall Poway City Councilwoman Betty Rexford has gone online at recallrexford.com. However, Rexford has started her own site that explains her side of things at therealbettyrexford.com.

    Sign Up For County Alert System, Get Free Pizza
    The first 500 people to register their cell phones with the county's emergency alert system will get a free pizza, Office of Emergency Services officials said Monday. Visit www.sdcounty.ca.gov/oes/ready/signup.html to sign up and for additional information.

    SDPD Horse Auction
    Seven San Diego Police Department horses will be available through an online auction starting Monday through Feb. 10 on the Web site Publicsurplus.com. Potential buyers can see the horses at the police stables from 9 a.m. until noon on Thursday.

    Museum Month In San Diego County
    Visitors to 39 San Diego County museums and attractions can get half-price admission throughout February in conjunction with "Museum Month." Visit sandiegomuseumcouncil.org for more information.

    Toyota Recall Information
    To find out more about the Toyota recall click here for a FAQ.

    NASA's Web Camera Inside International Space Station
    To get a live look inside the station, visit www.nasa.gov/multimedia/nasatv/index.html?param=station.

    Friday, January 29
    Camp Pendleton Statement Regarding Training Noise
    Camp Pendleton officials issued a statement regarding the training noise heard this week. Click here to read the statement.

    Community Health Centers Offering H1N1 Vaccine
    Several community health centers are offering H1N1 vaccine to the public this weekend:

    Friday, January, 29
    San Ysidro Health Center
    Maternal and Child Health Center
    4050 Beyer Blvd.
    San Ysidro, CA 92173
    (619) 428-4463
    6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

    San Ysidro Health Center
    Comprehensive Health Center
    3177 Ocean View Blvd.
    San Diego, CA 92113
    (619) 231-9300
    6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

    Saturday, January 30
    Alliance Health Clinic
    5952 El Cajon Blvd.
    San Diego, CA 92115
    (619) 286-9052
    8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

    Escondido Family Medicine
    225 N. Ash Street, Suite 101
    Escondido, CA 92027
    (760) 745-5832
    9:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.

    San Ysidro Health Center
    Comprehensive Health Center
    3177 Ocean View Blvd.
    San Diego, CA 92113
    (619) 231-9300
    8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

    San Ysidro Health Center
    Maternal & Child Health Center
    4050 Beyer Blvd.
    San Ysidro, CA 92173
    (619) 428-4463
    8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

    Thursday, January 28
    Vista Woman Turns To YouTube To Find Health Coverage
    A Vista woman with a rare disorder says she will marry in exchange for health insurance coverage.
  • www.willmarryforhealthinsurance.com
  • YouTube Video 1
  • YouTube Video 2

    Wednesday, January 27
    Farmers Insurance Open
    For more information about tickets and parking at the Farmers Insurance Open please visit these links:
  • Ticket Information
  • Parking Information

    Tuesday, January 26
    San Diego Fire-Rescue Dept. Brown-Out Plan
    Learn more about the San Diego Fire-Rescue Department's "brown-out" plan by visiting the following links:
  • SDFRD Brown Out Implementation
  • Brown Out Plan

    Public's Priorities for 2010
    To view what the public sees as top priorities for President Obama and Congress click here.

    Monday, January 25
    City Pothole Service
    Learn how you can report a pothole in your neighborhood by visiting www.sandiego.gov/street-div/holes.shtml.

    Screen Actors Guild Awards
    To see which stars won SAG awards click here.

    Harvest C.R.O.P.s
    To find out more about this group that picks and donates abndoned, unpicked or wasted fruit to feed low-income residents and seniors, click here.

    Friday, January 22
    Carlsbad Marathon
    For information on the race, street closures, and a spectator guide for Sunday's marathon, click here.

    Thursday, January 21
    County Roads Situation
    Click HERE for the latest update from the San Diego County Department of Public Works about what county roads are open and closed.

    Toyota Accelerator Pedal Recall
    Toyota is recalling 2.3 million U.S. vehicles to correct sticking accelerator pedals. Click here for more information.

    Wednesday, January 20
    IRS Offers Tax Tips On YouTube
    The IRS channel on YouTube features dozens of videos informing people about new credits and deductions and other changes in the tax law. To view the channel, click here.

    Tuesday, January 19
    Sandbag Availability
    The San Diego Fire-Rescue Department has 37,000 additional sandbags at the following locations:
  • Fire Station 15 – 4711 Voltaire Street in Ocean Beach
  • Fire Station 21 – 750 Grand Avenue in Pacific Beach
  • Fire Station 28 – 3880 Kearny Villa Road in the Kearny Mesa/Montgomery Field area
  • Fire Station 29 – 198 West San Ysidro Blvd in San Ysidro
  • Fire Station 33 – 16966 Bernardo Center Drive in Rancho Bernardo
  • Fire Station 37 – 11640 Spring Canyon Road in Scripps Ranch
  • Lifeguard Stations in Ocean Beach, Mission Beach, Pacific Beach and La Jolla Shores

    There is a limit of 10 sandbags per household or business for San Diego city residents. The bags are empty, but can legally be filled up at city beaches during emergency/rain situations.

    Monday, January 18
    Ground Beef Recall
    Click HERE for details from the USDA about Huntington Meat Packing Inc.'s recall of 864,000 pounds of beef products that may be contaminated with E. coli.

    Jets Fan Arrested At Chargers-Jets Playoff Game
    See amateur video of a Jets fan being arrested during the Chargers game Sunday at Qualcomm Stadium (contains graphic language/actions). Click here for the clip.

    Chrysler Announces Vehicle Recall
    Chrysler said they are recalling nearly 24,000 late-model vehicles due to concerns over a possible brake defect. Click here to see which vehicles are affected by the recall.

    Keep The Spirit Of '45 Alive
    Learn more about the effort to mark the 65th anniversary of the end of World War II by visiting www.spiritof45.org.

    Friday, January 15
    Project Handclasp
    To volunteer with Project Handclasp, the outreach arm for the U.S. Navy, call 619-532-1492.

    Thursday, January 14
    County H1N1 Vaccine Events
    The San Diego County Health and Human Services Agency will hold mass H1N1 events for county residents in need of the swine flu vaccine. There are approximately 41,000 H1N1 doses available for the general public at the following clinic sites located throughout San Diego County:

  • Friday, Jan. 15: 3:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m. at Ronald Reagan Community Center, 195 East Douglas Avenue, El Cajon, 92020
  • Saturday, Jan. 16: 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. at Kimball Senior Center, 1221 D Avenue, National City, 91950
  • Saturday, Jan. 16: 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. at Westfield Plaza Camino Real, 2525 El Camino Real, Carlsbad, 92008

    Ski Report
    Before you hit the slopes, check Southern California ski conditions. Click here.

    Wednesday, January 13
    Haiti Earthquake Help
    International Relief Teams and Catholic Relief Services were mentioned in our 11 p.m. newscast. They have teams in Haiti and are assisting in the relief efforts. Visit their Web sites for more information.

    American Red Cross Releases $200,000 In Aid
    The American Red Cross has pledged an initial $200,000 to assist communities impacted by Tuesday’s earthquake in Haiti. For information on how to donate, visit www.redcross.org.

    Project Concern
    The group Project Concern is sending volunteers to help those affected by the earthquake in Haiti. For information on the group and how to help, visit projectconcern.org.

    Tuesday, January 12
    Haitian Earthquake Relief
    The United Methodist Committee on Relief is accepting donations to aid those affected by the earthquake in Haiti. For information on how to donate, visit new.gbgm-umc.org/umcor.

    Cash For Appliances
    The $300 million "Cash for Appliances" program is funded through the federal government's economic stimulus plan and offers rebates for recycling eligible appliances and buying new Energy Star replacements. For more information about California's program guidelines, click here. Find out more about this government program at 10news.com/cash-for-appliances.

    Chargers Express Bus
    The Chargers and the MTS are encouraging fans going to Sunday's playoff game at Qualcomm Stadium to take the "Charger Express Bus" to get there. For more information on this one-day offering, visit www.sdmts.com.

    Monday, January 11
    County Crime Map
    If you live in an area serviced by the San Diego County Sheriff's Department, you can find out what kinds of crime are happening in your neighborhood by going to CrimeMapping.com.

    Christmas Tree Recycling
    For a list of nearby locations in San Diego County click here

    Wednesday, January 6
    San Diego Zoo Live Panda Cam
    See the pandas at the San Diego Zoo via its live Panda Cam!

    Local Animals Up For Adoption
    See what animals are up for adoption at the North County Humane Society and Escondido Humane Society.

    Tuesday, January 5
    Friends And Family Community Connection
    To learn more about the efforts of the Friends & Family Community Connection group and to find out how you can volunteer or donate, visit ffccsd.org.

    Otay Mesa Landfill
    Find out more about the effort to build a landfill in the Otay Mesa area by clicking here.

    Dehumidifier Recall
    LG Electronics Inc. is voluntarily recalling about 100,000 Goldstar, General Electric, and Sears Kenmore portable dehumidifiers. For more information, click here.

    Monday, January 4
    TSA's Packing Tips
    The TSA offers ways to get through the screening process faster. For more information, click here.

    Wednesday, December 30
    San Diego International Auto Show
    For ticket information and to find out what will be showcased at the San Diego International Auto Show (from 12/30 to 1/3 at the SD Convention Center), visit www.sdautoshow.com/.

    Tuesday, December 29
    Port of San Diego Big Bay Balloon Parade
    For parking information and the parade route click here

    Monday, December 28
    Class-Action Suit Against Nor. Calif. Talent Agency
    Northern California talent agency "Be Productions" is accused of duping thousands of California families, including some in San Diego. A class-action lawsuit has been filed against the company. Send an e-mail to gonnabe@eplaw.us if you are a Be customer interested in the suit.

    Christmas Tree Recycling
    For a list of nearby locations in San Diego County click here

    Friday, December 25
    Build A Miracle
    Build A Miracle is a non-profit organization based in San Diego that raises funds to build homes for needy families in Tijuana, located just across the Mexican border. Visit buildamiracle.net for more information.

    Thursday, December 24
    NORAD Tracks Santa
    Enjoy games and follow Santa on his path around the world by clicking here.

    Salvation Army Online Kettle Donation
    Find out how you can make a donation to the Salvation Army's "Online Red Kettle" program by clicking here.

    Wednesday, December 23
    County H1N1 Vaccine Availability
    For an update from San Diego County health officials regarding the availability of the H1N1 vaccine, visit the county's H1N1 Web page.

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