Saturday, November 7 Traffic School For Pet Owners The Traffic School For Pet Owners is located at: Department Of Animal Services, 5480 Gaines Street, San Diego CA 92110-2687. Contact: Dan DeSousa 619-767-2624
Friday, November 6 California Sex Offender Locator Access the
Megan's Law Web site to find out where registered sex offenders are living.
San Diego Family Justice Center The San Diego Family Justice center has information for women and children who are trying to get out of an abusive environment. Visit
http://www.sandiego.gov/sandiegofamilyjusticecenter/ for more information.
IRS Seeks To Return Undeliverable Refunds Taxpayers can update their addresses and check the status of a refund by visiting the "Where's My Refund?" section of
http://www.IRS.gov, or by calling 1-800-829-1954.
Thursday, November 5 Unusual Drug Smuggling Attempts Check out some of the creative ways drug smugglers have tried to outsmart the law. Click
here for the photos.
Wednesday, November 4 Flight Delays To get up-to-the-minute conditions at Lindbergh Field
click here.
Duck Shot By Crossbow A duck survived being shot five times by a crossbow at Chollas Lake. See images of the duck
here.
211 San Diego San Diego County's 211 line offers assistance to residents looking for specific services, including where to obtain the H1N1 vaccine. Visit
211sandiego.org for more information.
List Of County School Flu Clusters Find out which schools have been identified by county health officials as having confirmed or probable H1N1 outbreaks
here.
H1N1 Vaccine Shots Available Around County The H1N1 vaccine shots are now available around San Diego County. To find the nearest public health center location or to find out more about the county's H1N1 plan, visit the county's H1N1
Web page.
Swine Flu Clinics For At-Risk Individuals Free flu vaccines for at-risk individuals will be available at county clinics Monday through Friday. Public health officials, who have a limited amount of vaccines, are asking people to call their doctors first. Here's a rundown of the clinics set for this week:
Central: 5202 University Ave., San Diego, (619) 229-5400 North Central: 5055 Ruffin Road, San Diego, (858) 573-7300 North Coastal: 104 S. Barnes St., Oceanside, (760) 967-4401 North Inland: 606 E. Valley Parkway, Escondido, (760) 740-4000 South: 690 Oxford St., Chula Vista, (619) 409-3110 East: 855 E. Madison Ave., El Cajon, (619) 441-6500Tuesday, November 3 San Diego Food Bank To make a donation or find out how to organize a food drive, visit
sandiegofoodbank.org.
Kawasaki Disease Kawasaki disease affects children under five and attacks the heart and arteries leading to the heart if not treated. The disease is often missed by medical professionals. Learn more about the disease and what is being done for treatment at
kdfoundation.orgCity Career Fair Learn more about the city's Diversity Employment Day Career Fair at
citycareerfair.com.
Monday, November 2 San Diego VisionWalk To learn more about the upcoming San Diego VisionWalk (Nov. 8), visit
www.fightblindness.org.
City Water Restrictions The City of San Diego's new water restrictions are now in effect. Find out more about the new rules by visitng the city's
Web site.
Aptera Motors Find out more about this innovative vehicle company based in the North County, including job openings with the firm, by visiting
www.aptera.com.
Saturday, October 31 Panda Naming Contest Vote for the top 5 panda names at the San Diego Zoos website.
Web page.
Friday, October 30 Local Medical Marijuana Dispensaries Click
here for a listing of known medical marijuana dispensaries in and around San Diego, as well as maps that display proximity to schools.
Thursday, October 29 Home Assessment To fill out and print off the forms you need to get your property value reassessed by the county
Click Here.
Robe Recall The Blair company has expanded its recall to include all women's chenille apparel due to a burn hazard. Learn more about the recall by clicking
here.
Halloween Flashlight Recall The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission issues a voluntary recall for Halloween themed flashlights sold at Target stores. Click
here for more details and photos of the product.
Equinox Center Find out more about the Equinox Center on their
Web site.
Wednesday, October 28 National Geographic Photo Contest National Geographic is asking people to send in their best photos in three categories (People, Places and Nature) for a chance to win a digital camera kit and have your image printed in National Geographic magazine. Enter the contest at
ngm.nationalgeographic.com/photo-contest/enter.
Legoland Hotel The city of Carlsbad has approved Legoland's plan to built a fully themed hotel in the near future. For a look at the only other Legoland Hotel in the world (in Denmark), click
here.
Tuesday, October 27 Michael Jackson's 'This Is It' Video footage of preparations for Michael Jackson's comeback concerts have become "Michael Jackson's This Is It," a documentary opening worldwide Tuesday. Click
here for images and video clips. For an interactive view of the King of Pop's discography, click
here.
Blinds, Roman Shades Recall Close to 1 million roller blinds and Roman shades sold by IKEA, Bed Bath & Beyond and Hanover Direct are being recalled for posing a serious strangulation risk to small children.
IKEA Recall Bed Bath & Beyond Recall Hanover Direct RecallDisney Offers Baby Einstein Refund If you are not satisfied with the Baby Einstein DVD you purchased, for a limited time beginning on September 4, 2009 and ending on March 4, 2010, you may exchange it or get a refund. For more information, please visit
The Baby Einstein™ DVD Upgrade / Moneyback Guarantee Web Site..
Monday, October 26 San Diego Unified School District: H1N1 Information San Diego Unified updated its procedures regarding the H1N1 flu virus based on recommendations by the San Diego County Health and Human Services Agency. For more information, please visit
the San Diego Unified School District Web Site..
ReadySanDiego.org Learn more about the county's emergency preparedness Web site by visiting
ReadySanDiego.org.
Friday, October 23 InlandNet Get job search advice at
www.inlandnet.orgVantage Pointe Condos Reduces Prices The downtown condominium development Vantage Pointe is lowering their prices. Visit
www.vantagepointesd.com for more information.
Thursday, October 22 'Balloon Boy' Costume Kit You can dress up as the "Balloon Boy" for Halloween thanks to a special costume kit now on sale. Visit
www.microflight.com for more information.
Carbon Footprint Calculator The SafeClimate carbon footprint calculator allows you to determine carbon dioxide emissions from major sources: home energy consumption and transportation by car and plane. Click
here to calculate your carbon footprint.
Wednesday, October 21 State-By-State Unemployment Find out how California's unemployment rate compares to other states with 10News.com's
special interactive.
Tuesday, October 20 FBI's Most Wanted View the FBI's Most Wanted criminals at
www.fbi.gov/wanted.htm.
Baby Food Recall Plum Organics of Emeryville, Calif., is recalling some of its apple and carrot portable pouch baby food because of concerns over possible botulism contamination. For more information, please call 888-974-3555 or e-mail info@plumorganics.com.
Monday, October 19 San Diego Asian Film Festival The San Diego Asian Film Festival has begun at the UltraStar Mission Valley at Hazard Center and runs until Oct. 29. For additional information, including film screening schedules and how to obtain tickets, visit
www.sdaff.org.
Friday, October 16 Local Medical Providers H1N1 Vaccine Status Sharp: Vaccine will probably be available at the end of October or the first week in November. Sharp patients should contact their primary care physicians to make an appointment.
Scripps: Vaccine will probably be available the first week in November. Scripps patients should contact their primary care physicians to make an appointment.
Kaiser/San Diego: Kaiser has the H1N1 nasal spray, and they originally received 2,900 doses but doses are going quickly. A new shipment comes in next week. Only Kaiser members are eligible for the spray. Kaiser said they don't have the vaccine yet. Patients can call 619-641-4279 or 866-706-6358 for more information.
Wildcoast Festival/Surf Contest The 6th Annual Dempsey Holder Ocean Festival and Surf Contest will be held on Sunday, Oct. 18, from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. For additional information on this event, call or e-mail Zach Plopper for any event questions (619-423 8665 ext. 214,
zach@wildcoast.net). Visit
www.wildcoast.net for information on Wildcoast.
Mega Millions Web Site To find out the winning numbers for the Mega Millions jackpot, visit
megamillions.com.
Oceanside International Film Festival View independant films made by local filmmakers and others from around the world at the 2009 Oceanside Film Festival. For more information, including film schedules and dates of the festival, visit
www.ocaf.info/OIFF/index.html.
Thursday, October 15 The Great California Shakeout Learn more about the Great California Shakeout and send pictures or video of your Shakeout experience to
www.shakeout.org.
Surfboard Swap/Fundraiser Surfing enthusiasts from across San Diego will gather to participate in Rerip.com's third annual "Future of Surfing" surfboard swap and community fundraiser Saturday in Solana Beach. For more information, click
rerip.com.
Wednesday, October 14 ANGELCARE The ANGELCARE group is having a benefit concert to help raise funds for a school in the Philippines that was devastated by a typhoon and flooding. The concert will be held on Saturday, October 24 at 12 p.m., at 5810 Alleghany Street, San Diego, CA 92139. Call 619-795-6234 or 858-232-3237 for additional information or visit
www.angelcare.org.
Tuesday, October 13 Ford Issues Vehicle Recall Due To Fire Hazard Ford is recalling 4.5 million vehicles due to a defective cruise control switch that could cause a fire. Click
here for additional information.
Health Care Interactive For a unique look at the issue of health care in the U.S., click
here for 10News.com's special interactive.
Possible Homeless Shelter Locations For a list of the 27 possible winter homeless shelter locations around San Diego, click
here. Click
here for images of the sites.
Find out how San Diegans feel about possible winter homeless shelter locations in 10News'
exclusive poll.
Web Site Launched To Find Accused Killer The family of an Escondido teenager killed at a house party on Feb. 22 has a Web site dedicated to finding whoever is responsible for his death. Visit
www.findjulianskiller.com.
Monday, October 12 Michael Jackson's New Song The newest Michael Jackson song, titled "This Is It," was released on his Web site Monday. Visit
michaeljackson.com to listen to the new track.
Save Our Heritage Organisation The Save Our Heritage Organisation is helping find buyers for historic homes around San Diego. To learn more, visit
sohosandiego.org or contact Bruce Coons at 619-297-9327 for more information.
Sunday, October 11 High-Speed Rail Meetings State officials will hold three meetings this week in San Diego County, to get public comment on the routes being considered for the southernmost leg of California's proposed $40 billion high-speed rail line. Those meetings will be held from 3-7pm on the following days:
Tuesday: Lawrence Family Jewish Community Center, 4126 Executive Drive, in La Jolla
Wednesday: Ramada Limited Hotel at the San Diego Airport, 1403 Rosecrans Street, near Shelter Island
Thursday: Escondido Center for the Arts, 340 N. Escondido Blvd., in Escondido
Friday, October 9 Palomar Observatory Records LCROSS Crater To check out images of the Moon's surface after impact, captured by the observatory's telescope
click here.
Nobel Prize Announcement Find past winners and learn more about the Nobel Prize at
nobelprize.org.
California Cannabis Initiative Learn more about the effort to legalize marijuana in California at
www.californiacannabisinitiative.org, which includes a downloadable petition.
Urban Plantations A local group can help turn lawns into sustainable garden environments. Learn more about Urban Plantations at
, and also visit the group's
Facebook page for photos.
Bike MS - Bay To Bay Tour 2009 A cycling event raising money for multiple sclerosis research will be held in the North County this weekend. Find out more about the Bike MS Bay to Bay Tour at
www.biketofinishms.com.
County Owes Taxpayers More Than $650,000 San Diego County residents and taxpayers have less than two weeks to claim $657,000 in unclaimed property tax and other refunds, Treasurer-Tax Collector Dan McAllister said. Visit
www.sdtreastax.com for more information.
Thursday, October 8 Swine Flu Diagnosis Web Site Microsoft and Emory University create a Web site to allow self-diagnosis. Visit
www.h1n1responsecenter.com to try it out.
Casting Call For ABC's 'Wipeout' Have what it takes to compete on ABC's hit show "Wipeout"? An open casting call will be held in San Diego this weekend, and here is the vital information:
Date: Saturday, October 10 and Sunday, October 11
Time: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Location: Seau's The Restaurant at Westfield Shopping Town (1640 Camino Del Rio North, #1376, San Diego, CA 92108)
County Owes Taxpayers More Than $650,000 San Diego County residents and taxpayers have less than two weeks to claim $657,000 in unclaimed property tax and other refunds, Treasurer- Tax Collector Dan McAllister said. Visit
www.sdtreastax.com for more information.
Flu-Tracking Map A biomedical researcher plots confirmed and suspected cases of swine flu worldwide using a special map. Click
here to view the map.
Tuesday, October 6 Live Nation's One-Day Sale Concert promoter Live Nation is offering a one-day-only "gigantic fall sale" this Wednesday (10/7) on 200,000 concert tickets for more than 350 club shows at 29 different venues, according to a press release. Visit
www.livenation.com for more information.
SD Zoo Panda Web Cam Want to know what the latest panda cub is up to? Check out the zoo's
Web cam!
Proposition S Explained To learn more about the 2008 school repair and safety bond measure approved by voters, click
here.
Volkswagen Recalls Thousands of Vehicles For Potential Fuel Leak Volkswagen is recalling more than 10,000 vehicles because of a problem with a fuel tank ventilation valve. The recall includes the 2006-'10 Audi A3, the 2008-'10 Audi TT and TT Roadster. Visit
http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/recalls/recallsearch.cfm and follow the directions on the site.
Monday, October 5 Rideshare Week October 5 - 9, 2009
Rideshare Week is a nationally recognized event promoting alternative commute choices to driving alone such as carpooling, vanpooling, taking public transportation, walking, teleworking, or bicycling to work. For more information
click here.
Toyota Announces Largest US Recall Toyota Motor Corp. said it will recall 3.8 million vehicles in the United States, the company's largest-ever U.S. recall, to address problems with a removable floor mat that could cause accelerators to get stuck and lead to a crash. Click
here for a list of vehicles specifically targeted.
Cell Phone Reverse 911 AlertSanDiego is for registering your cell phone, VoIP phone and email address for reverse 911. To sign up for notifications of emergencies or disasters in your area,
Click here .
San Diego Native Shares Nobel Prize Carol W. Greider is among three American scientists sharing a Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine. For more information on Greider and a list of past winners in other categories, click
here.
Friday, October 2 MCAS Miramar Air Show Don't miss out on the excitement of the 2009 MCAS Miramar Air Show. Get a schedule, parking information, directions and more in our
Miramar Air Show section.
Thousands In Unclaimed Funds Available San Diego County residents and taxpayers have two weeks to claim $657,000 in unclaimed property tax and other refunds, Treasurer- Tax Collector Dan McAllister said. Visit
www.sdtreastax.com for more information.
Oceanside Tsunami Relief Fund A fund has been set up to help victims of the tsunamis in the Samoas. If you'd like to help, visit any Bank of America branch and donate money to account #145 936 3048.
Additionally, physical items are being accepted as well.
Oceanside High School
Donate Center
Saturday, October 10
Room U-123
Requested Items: Canned food, shoes, blankets, women's hygiene items, soap, lotion, clothes, Band-Aids, water, shampoo, toothpaste.
Red Cross Safe And Well Web Site If you have been affected by a disaster, this Web site provides a way for you to register yourself as “safe and well.” From a list of standard messages, you can select those that you want to communicate to your family members, letting them know of your well-being.
disastersafe.redcross.org.
Thursday, October 1 Enter To Win A Free Sheraton Stay The Sheraton Check-In On Us Giveaway runs Oct. 6 - Oct. 9. Enter for a chance to win a free night at your choice of 86 new or newly renovated Sheraton Hotels & Resorts in North America.
Click here.
Cell Phone Reverse 911 AlertSanDiego is for registering your cell phone, VoIP phone and email address for reverse 911. To sign up for notifications of emergencies or disasters in your area,
Click here .
Wednesday, September 30 2009 Miramar Air Show For more information about the upcoming 2009 Miramar Air Show (Oct. 2-4), visit 10News.com's
special section.
Heal The Bay Beach Report Card Heal The Bay is out with its report card on water quality at California beaches from this summer. Visit
HealTheBay.org.
Opt Out Of Military Recruiter Calls To SDUSD Students If your child attends SDUSD and you'd like to opt out of receiving calls from military recruiters, you can fill out
this form and send it in. Check "no" on question 28. If you want another copy of the registration form to complete, they are available at schools.
NCTD Routes on Google Transit Getting from Point-A to Point-B with San Diego's Public Transportation is now just a click away. All of the North County Transit routes are available via Google. Click
here for more information.
Help Tsunami Victims Donate to the Red Cross to help Samoa and American Samoa tsunami victims. Donations for the two countries can be dropped off at the Red Cross or at the
First Samoan Congregational Church.
First Samoan Congregational Church 1345 South 45th Street
San Diego, CA 92113
Checks can be made out this way:
American Red Cross - American Samoa P.O. Box 2635
Pago Pago, American Samoa 96799
Memo: Disaster Relief
Red Cross Society - Samoa P.O. 1616
Apia, Samoa
Attn.: Tala Mauala
Breast Cancer Study The Moores Cancer Center in La Jolla has launched what could become one of the nation’s largest studies on breast cancer. For more information
click here.
Tuesday, September 29 La Jolla Company's Pain-Free Melanoma Test A local company has developed a new method of detecting the deadliest form of skin cancer. Find out more about the MelDTect test at
www.dermtech.com.
Monday, September 28 California School Fees Law Learn more about the state's law regarding school fees
here.
Sketch Artist Shares Images From Famous Trials Artist Bill Lignante shares some of his work from several famous trials, including Charles Manson and Roman Polanski. Click
here to view the slideshow.
Sunday, September 27 Landscape Watering Calculator The City of San Diego has a new easy-to-use tool to help you estimate the right amount of water for your landscape or garden. To try out the Landcape Watering Calculator, click
here.
Adopt A Rescued Horse The economy is forcing many to put their horses up for adoption. Find out how you can adopt a horse from the Tijuana River Valley Animal Rescue by calling (619) 221-9191 or (619) 977-0493.
Friday, September 25 Children's Tylenol Recall The makers of Tylenol are voluntarily recalling more than 20 of its children's and infants' liquid medications as a precaution against possible contamination. For more information on the recall and what products are included, click
here.
San Diego Film Festival 85 films are premiering at this year's San Diego Film Festival. For more information about the festival and films, click
here.
Thursday, September 24 Brown Widow Spiders For more information on brown widow spiders, including video and images, click
here.
Wednesday, September 23 Family Day Family Day is celebrated in an effort to encourage families to spend quality time dining together. For more information, please visit the
California Restaurant Association.
Tuesday, September 22 WEEDS Fire Protection System For more information on a Ramona man's system that protects homes from fire embers, click
here.
Monday, September 21 SD Water Department Warns Of Imposters The city of San Diego is warning residents of people posing as Water Department employees to gain access to homes. Learn more about protecting yourself at
www.sandiego.gov/water/operations/imposters.shtml.
Disaster Preparedness Month Volunteers Volunteer San Diego welcomes additions to its database. For more information, visit
volunteersandiego.org.
Water Saving Device Rebate San Diego County residents and business owners can now apply for several rebates for making water-saving upgrades. The SoCal Water$mart and Save A Buck rebate programs will be offered on a first-come, first-served basis until May 31 or when the $10.6 million budget is dispersed, whichever comes first.
socalwatersmart.com mwdsaveabuck.comVeteran Summer Sports Clinic The
National Veterans Summer Sports Clinic gives veterans a wonderful opportunity for self development and challenge. It promotes rehabilitation by teaching adaptive adventure sports to veterans with significant physical or psychological disabilities. Events such as sailing, surfing, kayaking, cycling, track and field will be offered.
Friday, September 18 'Queen Victoria,' 'Tubby' Brands Spinach Recall A voluntary recall is underway for spinach that might be contaminated with Salmonella, which can cause serious illness.
Find out more.
DMV Web Site Handles Services During Closures Take care of DMV business online during furlough days. Visit
dmv.ca.gov/.
Thursday, September 17 ACORN Videos To see the ACORN hidden camera videos currently causing controversy, click
here.
Wednesday, September 16 San Diego Band 'A City Serene' Hurt In I-5 Crash To make a donation for the band's medical care, please visit
this Web site.
Tuesday, September 15 Keyless Ignition Systems For a list of vehicles currently using keyless ignition systems, visit this
Web site.
Restaurant Week View businesses that are taking part in restaurant week. Click
here for more information.
Lexus Issues Statement Regarding Santee Crash A representative from Toyota (Lexus' parent company) issued a statement regarding a fatal crash in Santee. Click
here to read the statement and obtain Lexus' customer assistance hotline.
Monday, September 14 Database Of Gifts Given To State Legislators The Sacramento Bee has put together a special database that details the gifts given to California legislators from January 2008 to June 2009. Click
here to search through the database.
Friday, September 11 DMV Web Site Handles Services During Closures Take care of DMV business online during furlough days. Visit
dmv.ca.gov/.
Drought-Resistant Plants The following is a list of plants/succulents that can bring color to your garden and help save you water:
Aeonium (many varieties)
Agave
Aloe
Echeveria (many varieties)
Sticks on fire
Mangave
For further information on these types of plants, visit the San Diego Botanic Garden (formerly the Quail Botanical Gardens) Web site at
www.qbgardens.org.
Oscars Bleacher Seats Lottery Register for your chance to get a seat above the red carpet! For more information, visit,
www.oscars.org/bleachers.
Wednesday, September 9 Housing Enhancement Loan Programs The city of San Diego is offering residents assistance to fix or improve their homes through a special program. For more information, visit,
www.sandiego.gov/HELP.
Swine Flu Video Contest Governor Schwarzenegger asks students to make swine flu prevention videos. For more information, click
here.
San Diego Unified Launches New Website A cleaner and less complicated San Diego Unified School District Web site is available for public use. To check it out, click
here.
Fire Watch Event - Volunteers Needed! Sunday, September 13, 2009
Penasquitos Creek Park
Rancho Penasquitos, CA
12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.
For more information, click
here.
Monday, September 7 Text Of Obama's Education Speech To read President Barack Obama's complete education speech, click
here.
9/11 National Day Of Service And Remembrance The 9/11 National Day of Service and Remembrance was created to honor victims of 9/11 and those who rose to service in response to the attacks. Learn more about this special day by visiting
www.911dayofservice.org.
Swine Flu For a link to 10News.com's Swine Flu Section, click
here.
Thursday, September 3 Beat The Heat: San Diego County Cool Zones With warm temperatures expected around the county, several cool zones will be available for residents. Click
here for the list of cool zones.
SDSU Veteran Student Housing To learn more about the on-campus housing for veterans at San Diego State University, visit
arweb.sdsu.edu/es/veterans.
Forest Use Restrictions - Cleveland National Forest The forest use restrictions was moved from very high to extreme. Here is a list of allowable activities and restrictions by district in the Cleveland National Forest.
Descanso Ranger District, (619) 445-6235 All trails open
Gates and roads closed to vehicle access: Fred Canyon Road (Forest Road 16S08)
Pine Mountain Road ( Forest Road 14S02)
Additional Restrictions: Wood and charcoal fires are only allowed in identified sites in designated fire rings in Burnt Rancheria, the El Prado Group and Laguna campgrounds only.
Gas, liquid, and jelly petroleum fueled stoves are allowed in all open developed campgrounds and developed picnic areas.
Palomar Ranger District, (760) 788-0250 Restrictions: Wood and charcoal fires are NOT allowed on the district.
Gas, liquid, and jelly petroleum fueled stoves are allowed in all open developed campgrounds and developed picnic areas.
Stoves and fires are NOT allowed in remote camping areas.
Trabuco Ranger District, (951) 736-1811 The Wildomar OHV area will be CLOSED including trails.
Additional Restrictions: Fires and stoves are NOT allowed in remote camping areas in the San Mateo Canyon Wilderness.
Wood and charcoal fires are NOT allowed on the district.
Gas, liquid, and jelly petroleum fueled stoves are allowed in all open developed campgrounds, developed picnic areas.
Tuesday, September 1 San Diego Food Bank To make a donation or find out how to organize a food drive, visit
sandiegofoodbank.org.
Friday, August 28 Wildfire Early Warning System SDSU has a new early warning system to alert citizens of the danger of wildfire. For more information, click
here.
Convention Center Expansion Draft Report After eight months, the mayor's citizen task force on whether the San Diego Convention Center needs to expand have released a draft of the findings they will present to Mayor Sanders.
Click here to read the report.
Street Scene 2009 Street Scene celebrates its 25th anniversary with a phenomenal line-up as it once again returns to its roots in the streets of East Village on Friday, August 28th and Saturday, August 29th from 4:00 PM to Midnight.
Click here for more information.
Thursday, August 27 Unclaimed Money To see if your name is on the list of people owed money from the county,
click here. Visit the county treasurer-tax collector's site
here.
Little League Viewing Parties Viewing Parties for The Chula Vista Park View Little League team:
Rancho Del Ray Middle School 1174 East J St.
Chula Vista
(619) 397-2500
Free pizza, raffles and door prizes.
South Bay Fish & Grill 570 Marina Parkway
Chula Vista
(619) 420-7234
Oggi's Pizza & Brewing Company 2130 Birch Road
Eastlake
(619) 746-6900 T-Shirts for sale.
The Brew House at Eastlake 871 Showroom Place
(619) 656-2739
10% of your bill will be donated if you print the flyer available
here at
Brewhouseeastlake.com.
Wednesday, August 26 Blinds And Shades Recalled Six companies have recalled blinds and shades after reported deaths.
Find out more.
Saturday, August 22 MAK 1 Investment Pool The SEC has appointed the law firm of La Bella & McNamara as a Temporary Receiver over the business assets and operations of MAK 1 Enterprises Group, LLC. Find out more information about the receivership at
mak1receiver.com and the SEC's action
here.
Friday, August 21 Star Of India Repairs to the Star Of India are expected to cost $50,000 more than anticipated. It's money that wasn't budgeted. Find out how to help at
sdmaritime.com.
Wednesday, August 19 Google Street View Maps SDSU, Legoland Two San Diego landmarks became the first college campus and the first theme park in the world this week to launch on Google Map's Street View program.
SDSU Street View | Legoland Street ViewMonday, August 17 Foreclosure Bonds California Attorney General Jerry Brown has ordered mortgage foreclosure consultants to post a $100,000 Bond or face prosecution. For more information, click
here.
Chula Vista Team Heads To Little League WS Park View Little League is on their way to the Little League World Series! For more information on the team and how you can make a donation visit
www.parkviewlittleleague.com.
Friday, August 14 Electric Vehicles For more information on the new electric Hummer vehicles, click
here, and for the Zap electric vehicle
here.
Thursday, August 13 12 Dirtiest Fruits, Vegetables The Environmental Working Group names the 12 fruits and vegetables most likely to contain pesticides. Click
here for the list.
Little Tikes Toy Recall Little Tikes Workshop Sets and Trucks recalled due to choking hazard.
More information.
Wednesday, August 12 Help For Mothers For more information on the website that gives mothers advice and allows them to connect with other moms, click
here.
Battery Recharger Recall For more information on the recall of battery recharge stations for Wii remotes, click
here.
UCSD Ocean Garbage Patch Research A team of scientists from San Diego is doing research on a huge floating patch of trash in the Pacific ocean. For more information, click
here.
GM To Sell Cars On eBay General Motors will begin selling cars and trucks on eBay starting Tuesday, August 11.
More InformationAsteroid Watch NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory is introducing
a new Web site that will provide a centralized resource for information on near-Earth objects - those asteroids and comets that can approach Earth.
Tuesday, August 11 Bioness Inc. A Southern California company's devices are helping stroke victims, multiple sclerosis patients and others walk better. Visit
www.bioness.com for more information.
Monday, August 10 Big Dogs Rock Dogs from a rescue in the Mojave desert will be up for adoption at an event at Fiesta Island on Saturday. For more information, click
here.
Kohl's Career Fairs Kohl's is looking to fill 400 positions at new stores in San Diego County
find out more!
Thursday, August 6 Beef Recall Beef Packers, Inc., a Fresno, Calif., establishment, is recalling approximately 825,769 pounds of ground beef products that may be linked to an outbreak of salmonellosis. Click
here for more information!
CCSE Sustainability Fair Residential customers are encouraged to attend the Sustainability Fair at the CCSE home office on 8690 Balboa Ave. in Kearny Mesa, Sunday, August 9, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Wednesday, August 5 Pay Your County Property Tax If you are one of the 46, 571 San Diego County residents who are deliquent on your property taxes you can
make a payment online.
Tuesday, August 4 Goodwill Job Opportunities, Career Help For career advice or job listings with Goodwill, visit
www.sdgoodwill.org/joblistings.shtml.
Car Allowance Rebate System For more information on the government's "Cash for Clunkers" program, visit
www.cars.gov.
Monday, August 3 Post Office Closings See the list of post offices being considered for closing
hereCanter USA - California CANTER of California is a free service offered to racing trainers and owners to help them find non-race homes for their retiring racehorses.
Canter USAFriday, July 31 Information For Renters To find out if your rented home is in foreclosure or default, click
here. Another information and assistance resource center for tenants is the
Tenants Legal Center.
30 Ballparks And A Baby Roberto and Judy Coquis, along with their 5-month-old daughter Sofia, are visiting all 30 major league ballparks this season as part of their job hunting efforts. Visit
www.30ballparksandababy.com for more on their journey.
Cystric Fibrosis Foundation - San Diego/Imperial Counties Chapter Learn more about San Diego County and Imperial County's efforts in the battle against cystic fibrosis at
www.cff.org/Chapters/sandiego.
Car Allowance Rebate System For more information on the government's "Cash for Clunkers" program, visit
www.cars.gov.
Thursday, July 30 Neighborhood Watch For information on how to start a neighborhood watch program, click
here or Pacific Beach residents, click
here.
Kennel Comforters The Kennel Comforters Volunteer Project offers shelter for pets waiting for new homes. To find out more click
here.
Wednesday, July 29 National Resources Defense Council Beach Quality Report Find out the water quality at several vacation beaches. Click
here for the report.
Tuesday, July 28 Pedicab Death Scholarship Fund A scholarship fund has been established in the name of the woman who died in a San Diego pedicab accident. Please make donations out to the Sharon Miller Scholarship Fund, IEA Region 47, 3440 Liberty Drive, Springfield, IL 62704
TJ Authorities Searching For 4 Ex-Police Officers U.S. phone number for Tijuana Police: 866-201-5060
Friday, July 24 Denny's Lawsuit The restaurant chain Denny's is being sued over salt content in their food. Learn more about Denny's nutritional information
here.
Wednesday, July 22 Del Mar Race Track Opening Day To see photos from previous opening days – or to submit your own – visit our
Del Mar Race Track Section.
Roddenberry Productions Comic-Con Appearance Roddenberry Productions will be in San Diego for Comic-Con International and will have a booth available at the event. Additionally, a mixer event will be held at the San Diego Wine & Culinary Center on July 24. For more information on Roddenberry Productions and the mixer event, visit
Roddenberry.com. For more on this year's Comic-Con, visit 10News.com's
Comic-Con Section.
Tuesday, July 21 Pool Filling To learn more about filling in your pool and saving money, click
here.
Street Scene 2009 Lineup Going to Street Scene this year? Find out what musical acts will be a part of this year's
lineup.
Monday, July 20 Race To The Moon Celebration The USS Midway Museum will host the Race To The Moon celebration on Sept. 4-5. The museum will honor a variety of space legends. Visit
www.racetothemoonsd.org for more information.
Google Moon For a mosaic of landing site images and a tour of the Apollo landings, click
here.
Cliff Jumping 10News captured several brave divers as they jumped from a cliff on Sunset Cliffs. Click
here to watch the video.
Fire Preparedness DVD San Diego County is looking for volunteers to help distribute DVDs to residents that help prepare for possible wildfires. Visit
www.smgfire.org or
www.farmers.com for more information.
Saturday, July 18 San Diego Police Department Jobs Find out how you can join the San Diego Police Department on their
Web site.
Friday, July 17 Robert McGill Federal Criminal Complaint Read the federal criminal complaint against Robert McGill
here. Follow this story by clicking
here.
UCSD Moores Cancer Center Security Breach UCSD set up a patient hotline to address concerns after a security breach. Visit
UCSD's Web site for more information.
Friday, July 10 State Farm Service Charge Lawsuit To find out how you can sign up for the class action lawsuit,
click here.
Thursday, July 9 HHS Hospital Comparisons To compare hospitals, click
here.
Monday, July 6 County Medical Marijuana Cards Info For more information on the county's medical marijuana ID card program, visit the county health department's
Web site.
V.I.N.E. System A new system allows crime victims to access information about the status of people who are incarcerated in San Diego County. To access the Sheriff's Department V.I.N.E. Web site, click
here.
Friday, July 3 Michael Jackson's Public Memorial Service For information on tickets for Michael Jackson's public memorial service, please visit
staplescenter.comCity Requests Donations To Fund Fire Pits The city of San Diego is asking for donations to keep the fire pits on San Diego bay and beaches. For more information click
hereJuly 4th Fireworks Celebrations Map Looking for a fireworks celebration? Find one near you on our
interactive map.
Tipsy Tow Drank too much this holiday? AAA Auto Club is offering a free tow up to seven miles. Call 1-800-400-4AAA
Thursday, July 2 July 4th Fireworks Celebrations Map Looking for a fireworks celebration? Find one near you on our
interactive map.
City Taking Donations For Fire Pits The city of San Diego has set up a Web site to accept donations to save the fire pits program. Donations can be made by clicking on the "Donate Now" button on the Web site
www.sandiego.gov/philanthropycenter.
400,000 Simplicity Cribs Recalled About 400,000 Simplicity drop side cribs are being recalled for posing a suffocation or entrapment hazard. Click
here for more information regarding the recall.
Video: Cow Tails vs. State Budget Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger is critical of the state Legislature for debating cow tails rather than the state budget. Watch the video
here.
Wednesday, July 1 Hibler Trust Fund To contribute to the trust fund for Chamaine Denise Hibler, contact any Wells Fargo Bank. The account # is 122000247.
Refresh'n Dryer Towel A San Marcos couple turns their laundry invention into a booming business. Learn more about the
Refresh'n Dryer Towel.
Water Use Restrictions For SDCWA Member Agencies To find out the various restrictions set for San Diego County Water Authority member agencies/water districts, click
here.
Tuesday, June 30 Project Access Click here for a list of clinics that provide free and discounted surgeries.
Airline Rankings Read the
J.D. Power and Associates 2009 North America Airline Satisfaction Study to find out which airlines ranked highest.
Monday, June 29 Report Internet Crime To report online criminal activity, click
here.
MTS Fare Increases The price for a monthly transit pass and some routes will go up Wednesday, according to the Metropolitan Transit System.
Click here to find out what's being affected.
Census Bureau Jobs The U.S. Census Bureau plans to hire 4,500 people in San Diego for the upcoming 2010 census. For information on applying, click
here.
Friday, June 26 Spaceport America Find out about the world's first commercial spaceport at
spaceportamerica.com.
Thursday, June 25 JBS Beef Recall JBS Swift Beef Co. of Greeley has recalled about 41,000 pounds of its beef products because of possible E. coli contamination. For more info on the recall and the products affected, click
here.
Wednesday, June 24 Black & Decker Spacesaver Coffeemaker Recall For information, contact Applica toll-free at (866) 668-4442 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm's Web site
here.
Maxim Magazine Unsubscribe To unsubscribe from Maxim magazine, call 800-829-5572.
Monday, June 22 Warrior Traditions For information about the Veterans Village of San Diego Warrior Traditions program, visit
www.vvsd.net/warrior.htm.
Friday, June 19 Hybrid Car FAQ/Interactive Want to know more about hybrid vehicles? Check out 10News.com's special
hybrid interactive.
Operation Homefront A non-profit group continues its support of military families in the Southern California area. Visit
www.operationhomefront.net/socal for more information.
Recall: Nestle Recalls Toll House Cookie Dough Products Nestle USA voluntarily recalled its Toll House refrigerated cookie dough products after a number of illnesses were reported by those who ate the dough raw, for more information click
here.
San Diego County Fair For more information on today's events at the San Diego County Fair, click
here.
World Refugee Day Saturday is World Refugee Day. The International Rescue Committee is one of the groups committed to helping refugees. You can raise money for them by taking a short quiz.
Click hereThursday, June 18 Contact Your Legislators To get in touch with your local-based legislators, click
here.
San Diego County Fair For more information on today's events at the San Diego County Fair, click
here.
Wednesday, June 17 Fund For Swine Flu Victim Friends have set up a fund to help pay funeral expenses for Swine Flu victim, Adela Chevalier. Send donations to any Chase bank, account # 9413656393.
San Diego County Fair For more information on today's events at the San Diego County Fair, click
here.
Sunday, June 14 Donate to PAWS PAWS (Pets are Wonderful Support) provides pet food and help with veterinary bills for low-income seniors, as well as those who are chronically ill and/or disabled. The organization is dangerously low on pet food and donations. To find out how you can help, click
here.
Saturday, June 13 Find Amber Dubois Help bring Amber home, details about her can be found
here.
Friday, June 12 Fair Deals And Discounts Find out the various ways for your family to save money at the San Diego County Fair! Visit the Fair's
Web site for more information.
Thursday, June 11 San Diego County Fair Season Passes Find out how you can get a season pass to the San Diego County Fair at a special price of $22 for 22 days! Visit this
Web site for more information.
Chenille Robe Recall Consumers are being urged to stop wearing a certain type of chenille women's robe made by Blair LLC after reports of six deaths when the robes caught on fire. Click
here for more information.
Friday, June 5 Amber Dubois Benefit Concert On June 14, a special benefit concert will be held to raise funds for the continuing search for missing Escondido teen Amber Dubois. For more information, click
here. Click
here for a printable event sheet. For updates on the search efforts for Amber, visit
BringAmberHome.com.
Thursday, June 4 Petition Local Legislators About State's Budget Plan San Diego County officials have set up a Web site where residents can petition local legislators to oppose the governor's proposal to borrow money. Visit
www.diannejacob.com/reformletter.html for more information.
Wednesday, June 3 Appointments Needed For Passport Applications Due to high demand, appointments are now needed for passports. Call 619-531-5600 or visit
www.sdcounty.ca.gov/cob/passport/index.html.
Fee-Free Weekends At National Parks This summer, the National Park Service is offering fee-free weekends at National Parks. Find out more by visiting the
National Park Service Web site.
Tuesday, June 2 2009 San Diego County Fair For scheduled events, prices, directions and anything and everything you want to know about the 2009 San Diego County Fair, click
here.
Public Streets That Prohibit Vehicles For Sale The San Diego Police Department has a list of street locations where parking vehicles for sale are prohibited. View the
list.
Coast Of Pacific Beach Restaurant Walk Discover some of the best restaurants in Pacific Beach, with special prices for this event! Visit this
Web site for more info.
Monday, June 1 Los Pinos Lookout Tower Lookout towers play a vital role in firefighting efforts in remote areas of the East County. Los Pinos is one that is open to the public. For more information, click
here.
Wells Fargo Statement Regarding Scammed Customer Wells Fargo issued a statement regarding the case of a City Heights woman who was scammed through a phony check. Read the statement
here.
New Travel Document Requirements The new travel document requirements go into effect June 1. Click
here for the latest information.
Friday, May 29 Union Chief Fired MEA Union General Manager Judie Italiano has been fired by the union's elected officers. To read the full text of the MEA union statement, click
here.
San Diego Water Restrictions San Diegans are on notice as the city is reminding residents of the water use restrictions that take effect June 1. For more information on the restrictions visit the city's
water Web page, and for more on California's water crisis -- which includes several helpful resources -- visit
10News.com/water.
Operation Enduring Dog A local animal group is trying to raise money to bring home a dog being cared for by Camp Pendleton Marines who are deployed in Afghanistan Visit
www.sdshelters.com/sponsored.html for more information.
Rock 'N' Roll Marathon Info To learn more about this Sunday's Rock 'N' Roll Marathon, including a list of road closures, visit
www.rnrmarathon.com.
Thursday, May 28 Helen Woodward Animal Center "Wilbur the One-Eyed Wonder Cat" was shot in the eye with a pellet and abandoned at Helen Woodward Animal Center. For more information about Wilbur or other orphaned pets in need of families, click
here.
Rescue Task Force Rescue Task Force and World Emergency Relief rely on donations to do their work. For more information, or to contribute, click
here.
Fire Protection Cal Fire shows you how to protect your home from a fire.
Cal Fire Website.
California Fire Alliance For more information on keeping your home safe during the fire season. You can also sign up to follow them on Twitter and join their Facebook group.
Click here to visit the website and click on the "Take Responsibility" link in the middle of the page.
Wednesday, May 27 Loren Says Goodbye Read and watch weatherman Loren Nancarrow's goodbye message
here.
UCSD Career Trend Study Want to know which careers are considered hot in San Diego? Find out
here.
Recall: 'Jitterbug' Cell Phone Samsung is voluntarily recalling thousands of "Jitterbug" cell phones because they may fail to connect to emergency 911 service when out of range.
Consumer Product Safety Commission.
Monday, May 25 Operation Homefront Assist military members and their families through
Operation Homefront.
Thursday, May 21 Academic Performance Index Reports To see how your child's school performed on the Academic Performance Index, click
here and choose reports by state, county, district and school level.
'All-Star Among Us' Voting Nominate people who have served their communities in extraordinary ways to represent the San Diego Padres at baseball's All-Star Game. Visit
www.peopleallstars.com to vote.
USDA Announces Ground Beef Recall Valley Meats recalled approximately 95,898 pounds of ground beef products that may be contaminated with E. coli, the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service announced Thursday. Find out more
here.
Wednesday, May 20 Post 9/11 GI Bill A new education benefit program is offered by the U.S. military. Find out more at
www.gibill.va.gov/GI_Bill_Info/benefits.htm#CH33.
San Diego Passport Fair There will be new travel document requirements beginning June 1, and U.S. Customs and Border Protection is holding two passport fairs to help people learn the new regulations. Click
here to learn more.
Neighborhood Stabilization Homeownership Program First-time homebuyers can now apply to buy foreclosed properties in the city of San Diego thanks to the San Diego Housing Commission's Neighborhood Stabilization Homeownership Program. To see if you qualify or to learn more about the program, visit
www.sdhc.org.
Web Site Launched To Find Accused Killer The family of a slain Escondido teenager has launched a Web site to help find his killer. Visit
www.findjulianskiller.com.
Monday, May 18 Check Your ID Theft Risk You can assess your identity theft risk with
www.myidscore.com.
Be A San Diego Volunteer Firefighter Find out how you can become a volunteer firefighter in San Diego by visiting
www.sdrfire.org/volunteers.html.
Friday, May 15 Timeshare Properties Auction San Diego County will hold a special auction for timeshare properties. For a preview, click
here.
Thursday, May 14 Bike To Work The annual "Bike To Work Day" in San Diego is this Friday, May 15, 2009. For more information on specific "bike to work" routes, click
here.
Friday, May 8 La Cuna Foster Family Agency There is currently a need for more Latino foster parents. To learn how to be a foster parent, visit
www.lacuna.org.
Thursday, May 7 Public Meeting for Sexual Assault Series A public meeting has been scheduled to discuss the recent series of sexual assaults in San Diego. It will be held Saturday, May 9, 2009 at 4 p.m. at the Linda Vista Recreational Center, 7064 Levant Street, San Diego, CA 92111.
Wednesday, May 6 San Diego Stimulus Tracker The city of San Diego unveiled a Web site that tracks how federal stimulus funding is being spent in San Diego. Visit
www.sandiego.gov/stimulus for information.
Tuesday, May 5 San Diego Data Processing Corporation Audit Report The city of San Diego released a report detailing the San Diego Data Processing Corporation's (SDDPC) compensation and budgeting policies. Click
here to read the report.
Torrey Pines Fee Increases Find out what the new fees are for playing golf at Torrey Pines
here.
Chula Vista Proposition A Learn more about Proposition A, which is being voted on Tuesday in Chula Vista:
Prop A. FAQ Protect Chula Vista About Prop. A CV Mayor On Prop. ASDPD Tries To Return Stolen Goods San Diego Police are trying to return more than a half a million dollars worth of stolen jewelry. Call 858-495-7900 or 858-538-8000 for more information. Click
here to see images of the items.
Monday, May 4 Hire-A-Youth Program To find out more about the Hire-A-Youth Program in San Diego this summer, visit
http://www.sandiegoatwork.com/generate/html/Youth/Hire-A-Youth_2009.html.
Special Election Guide For list of propositions in the May 19, 2009, statewide special election click
here.
TheHairTrader.com A number of people are selling their hair as the economy continues to worsen, including one woman's Web site
thehairtrader.com.
Saturday, May 2 Health Clinics Seeing More Patients Due to Swine Flu Fears There are a number of health clinics throughout the County. Click
here for a list of locations.
Tuesday, April 28 City Offers Free Water Audit City of San Diego offers free water audit of your property. Visit the city's
Web site for more details.
1976 Swine Flu Vaccines Report Read the Centers for Disease Control's
report regarding Guillain-Barre' Syndrome and the swine flu vaccination.
Monday, April 27 Rat Infestation For more information on the rat infestation,
click here or call 858-694-2888.
Sunday, April 26 Swine Flu Information, Resources Find out more about the recent swine flu outbreak and access resources from the CDC, WHO, and other organizations in our
swine flu section.
Friday, April 24 Matthew Hedge Move Details The San Diego County Sheriff's Department is notifying the community regarding the move of Matthew Hedge to a trailer in Otay Mesa via a
printable flyer. Additionally, click
here to see terms and conditions of Hedge's living arrangements/release.
Swine Flu Press Conference Click
here to watch the County Health and Human Services Agency swine flu press conference. For more information on the swine flu strain, click
here.
23andMe Home Medical Test Kit To learn more about the 23andMe home medical test kit, visit
www.pph.org/23andme.
Tuesday, April 22 Section 8 Rental Assistance If you meet income and other guidelines, you can apply for a Section 8 housing voucher to help pay your rent. Find out more from
the San Diego Housing CommissionStanford University HS Exit Exam Report A
report from Stanford University shows how the state's exit exam is lowering graduation rates for specific students.
Food Co-Op Golden Share Foods is Southern California's largest community food cooperative. Find out more at
goldensharefoods.comMonday, April 20 City Audit Report To read the full text of the San Diego City Auditor's report on the 4th District Senior Resource Center,
here.
Theme Park Attendance Rankings 2008 Find out how the top theme parks in the U.S. rank attendance-wise. Click
here for the listing.
San Diego Registrar Of Voters Visit
SDVote.com to register to vote in upcoming county elections.
Sunday, April 19 Green Jobs and Career Workshop To find out about this week's Green Jobs and Career Workshop at San Diego Environmental Services, Click
hereFriday, April 17 Difficulty Collecting Unemployment Benefits? Compounding the trauma of finding oneself without a job, many seeking to collect unemployment benefits are encountering difficulties.
Tell us your story!Thursday, April 16 Fund For Local Toddler A fund has been created to help a the Hermosillo family, whose toddler suffered head injuries at daycare. To donate: Wells Fargo account 2170056192, made out to The Moon Pie Foundation.
Elderly Driver Advice Lifeline Healthcare, Inc. has some key advice regarding elderly drivers and what to do if you know one with problems:
Reasons For Concern: Poor and slow decisions
Anger and frustration
Confusion
Difficulty locating familiar places
Not observing traffic signs
Drives too fast or too slow
Steps To Take: Talk early
Talk a lot
Get it out in the open -- no ambushes
Decide who is the best person to take this role
Assess if you need more help, contact a Care Manager
Decide on approaches to be used
Make notes of safety problems
Talk with a physician
Report them to the DMV
Keep patience
County Launches Site To Prevent Rape By Intoxication San Diego County authorities created a new Web site to teach young people about the crime of rape by intoxication. Visit
www.knowtheprice.org for more information.
Fitness Balls Recall The million fitness balls are being recalled because of the threat of bursting. Click
here for more information.
Wednesday, April 15 Phillips Recalls Senseo Coffeemaker Phillips is recalling its Senseo One-Cup Coffeemaker because it poses a burn hazard. Click
here for more information, including how to get a replacement.
Tuesday, April 14 Chargers 2009 Regular Season Schedule The NFL announced its 2009 schedule that includes a Christmas Day game for the San Diego Chargers. For the complete Chargers season schedule, click
here.
10News.com Tax Section Need assistance getting your taxes done? 10News.com's special
tax section has all the information and tips you will need, including downloadable forms.
Debbie Carr Fund To help a local woman allegedly injured by her ex-boyfriend:
Debbie Carr Fund
Borrego Springs Bank
7777 Alvarado Rd.
Suite 501
La Mesa, CA 91946
NICB Vehicle Theft Hot Spots The National Insurance Crime Bureau's "Hot Spots" list of U.S. vehicle-thefts trends is released. The Following are the top 10 "metropolitan statistical areas" in the NICB's 2008 vehicle-theft ranking:
1. Modesto, Calif.
2. Laredo, Texas
3. Yakima, Wash.
4. San Diego/Carlsbad/San Marcos (Calif.)
5. Bakersfield, Calif.
6. Stockton, Calif.
7. Las Vegas/Paradise, Nev.
8. Albuquerque, N.M.
9. San Francisco/Oakland/Fremont (Calif.)
10. Fresno, Calif.
Monday, April 13 Matthew Hedge Release Terms and Conditions To read the full text of the terms and conditions, click
here.
Veteran Benefits More veterans are needing to use their VA benefits to cover their medical care. For more information, click
here.
Friday, April 10 Groups Target Alcohol Billboards A local youth group targets alcohol advertisers. Visit the following Web sites for more information:
www.Myspace.com/southbaycommunitychange www.publicstrategies.orgThursday, April 9 Porn Pilot Speaks To 10News Helicopter pilot David Martz talks to 10News about his videotaped in-flight encounter with an adult film star. Watch the
extended interview.
'No More Geysers' Automatic Shut-Off Sprinkler Rise Find out more about the No More Geysers sprinkler shut-off at
www.nomoregeysers.com.
On-Time Airline Arrival Rankings For Feb. 2009 The Bureau of Transportation Statistics released its list of the top 20 airlines ranked by on-time arrival percentage. Click
here for the list.
Property Tax Payments Pay your property taxes online. For more information
click here.Wednesday, April 8 SDG&E Fire Safety Program San Diego Gas & Electric has information on its power shut-off plan, including a map and answers to frequently asked questions. Click
here for the latest information.
Tuesday, April 7 Local Company's Lead Test Kid A company based in Kearny Mesa has created a simple kit that tests for lead poisoning. For information on the kit, visit
www.confirmbiosciences.com.
Renters Foreclosure Info To find out if the place you're renting is in foreclosure, call the San Diego County Assessor-Recorder's office at 619-236-3771.
Internet Crime Complaint Center Internet Crime Complaint Center is a Web site to report e-mail scams. Visit
www.ic3.gov to learn more about the center.
Saturday, April 4 Tire Rack Street Survival The teen driving safety program takes place Sunday, April 5 at Qualcomm Stadium, from 9am-4pm. The cost is $60 per student and some insurance companies offer premium discounts to graduates. Forms, schedules and more information can be found online at
www.streetsurvival.orgFriday, April 3 Verizon Wireless Job Openings Verizon Wireless put out the word that the company is looking to fill 100 customer service jobs at its Irvine call center, with starting wages beginning at $14.90 per hour and extra pay for bilingual workers. Visit
www.verizon.com/telecomjobsThursday, April 2 Carol LeBeau Announces Retirement Longtime anchor Carol LeBeau is retiring after 28 years at KGTV. Post your thoughts and well-wishes to Carol
here.
Hepatitis A Vaccinations For Ocean Users At Imperial Beach If you swim, surf, fish, or play in the ocean at Imperial Beach and would like to receive a Hepatitis A vaccination, please call 619 429-3733 and ask for a "Hepatitis A Vaccination for Imperial Beach Ocean Users." You will be required to fill out the necessary paper work, but can receive the vaccination free of charge. The Hepatitis A vaccine requires two shots, 6 months apart.
Evenflo High Chair Recall Evenflo is recalling 643,000 high chairs because the seatback could detatch or recline unexpectedly. This is the
link to the complete info on model numbers.
Wednesday, April 1 Property Tax Resources San Diego County residents have until April 10 to pay the second installment of their 2009-10 property taxes. Property owners can pay their tax bills online at
www.sdtreastax.com, or by calling 877-829-4732. Payments can also be made in person at any of the five Treasurer-Tax Collector offices -- at the County Administration Center, 1600 Pacific Highway; Chula Vista, 590 Third Ave.; El Cajon, 200 S. Magnolia; Kearny Mesa, 9225 Clairemont Mesa Blvd.; and San Marcos, 141 E. Carmel St. A "tax tent" will also be set up outside the County Administration Center on April 9-10 where residents can pay their property taxes.
Benefit Concert For Amber Dubois Search A fundraiser/free concert will be held on April 4 to help in the search for missing teen Amber Dubois. The event will be held at the Kit Carson Park Amphitheater in Escondido, from 12 p.m.-7 p.m. (gates open 11 a.m.). All donations and raffle proceeds will go to the Amber Dubois Search Fund. For more information, visit
BringAmberHome.com.
California City and County Sales and Use Tax Rates Find your new city sales and use tax rates.
Board Of EqualizationThe Association For Community Housing Solutions (TACHS) TACHS is the only housing developer in San Diego County focused solely on the development of permanent supportive housing for low-income, special needs individuals. For more information, visit
TACHS.org or call 858-277-3757.
FDA Pistachio Recall The Food and Drug Administration is recalling pistachios. Visit the FDA's
page for more information.
Tuesday, March 31 Protect Your PC From The Conficker Worm On April 1, technology experts say the Conficker worm may initiate a major attack on unprotected operating systems. To learn more about the worm and how to protect your PC visit the following:
Microsoft Conficker Info Microsoft Malicious Software Removal Tool Get Latest Windows Security Updates ESET's Free Online Scanner Guide To Protecting Your PC From ConfickerYamaha Recalls Recreational Vehicles Yamaha is recalling 145,000 recreational vehicles linked to 45 deaths. For more information on which vehicles are included in the recall, visit the Consumer Product Safety Commission's
Web page or Yamaha's
Web site.
Monday, March 30 Teaching Kids About Strangers To help your children learn about dealing with strangers, visit the following Web sites:
Teaching Your Child About Strangers Stranger DangerSaturday, March 28 Fund For Local Toddler A fund has been created to help a the Hermosillo family, whose toddler suffered critical head injuries at daycare. To donate: Wells Fargo account 2170056192, made out to The Moon Pie Foundation.
Friday, March 27 Fundraiser For Boy Injured, Orphaned In Accident Ian suffered traumatic brain injury in a car accident that killed both of his parents. Learn more about his story and a fundraiser in his honor Sat., March 28, at
http://www.ianwillsurfagain.com.
Sweetwater School District Renovations The Sweetwater Unified High School District has a
listing of schools slated for renovation in 2009 under Prop. O.
Graywater System Learn more about recycling your own water through a graywater system by clicking
here.
Earth Hour Celebrated On Saturday Night As part of "Earth Hour," lights will be turned off to highlight global climate change. Click
here for more information.
Comment On Release Of Sexual Predator To comment on the release of Matthew Hedge by e-mail, click
here. You may also call 858-495-3639, or write:
SVP Release/SAFE Task Force
9425 Chesapeake Drive
San Diego, CA 92123
Thursday, March 26 Vacuum Cleaner Recall 320,000 Electrolux stick vacuums are being recalled because the battery can burst. This is a link to the serial number and
models involved.
MTS Memorial Funds For Shooting Victims The Metropolitan Transit System has set up memorial funds to aid the families of two workers killed in a depot shooting. To contribute: Checks payable to the Ben N. Mwangi Memorial Fund and the Michael B. Stevenson Memorial Fund may be sent to
Metropolitan Transit System c/o Memorial Funds
255 Imperial Ave.
Suite 1000
San Diego, CA 92101.
County Bee Information Multiple people were recently stung by swarms of Africanized bees in La Mesa. Find out more about Africanized bees and how to protect yourself from
the San Diego County Web site.
Wednesday, March 25 Fund For MTS Shooting Victim To donate to the fund, contact any branch of the Bank of America. Send donations in care of Friends of Benjamin Mwangi, account # 05768-46231.
Chase Foreclosure Help Center For information on how to get face-to-face with your lender, click
here.
Tuesday, March 24 Latest San Diego Transit Information Find out the latest transit info, including possible delays and scheduling at
www.sdcommute.com.
Boil-Water Order Map A boil-water order was issued for residents in the northeastern parts of San Diego County (Carmel Valley, Del Mar, La Jolla, etc.). For a detailed map, click
here.
Monday, March 23 Earthquake Information For the latest information on earthquakes, click
here.
Boil-Water Order For Several SD Communities A boil-water order was issued for several San Diego communities, including Torrey Pines, Torrey Hills, Del Mar Mesa, Carmel Valley and Pacific Highlands Ranch. Click
here for the latest information, or visit the city's
Web site.
Mexico's Most Wanted List Click
here for a list of Mexico's most wanted drug trafficking suspects.
San Diego Housing Commission The San Diego Housing Commission helps low-income families find affordable housing. For more information on their programs, visit
www.sdhc.net.
Saturday, March 21 Help For Non-Profit Organizations Federal stimulus money is available for local non-profit organizations. Click
here to find out more.
Friday, March 20 Child Calls 911 To Save Mother Listen to 4-year-old Lechrista Gordon's 911 that saved her mother's life. Click
here for the recording.
San Diego's Eight Worst Roads To find out the eight worst roads in San Diego, click
here.
Thursday, March 19 Property Reassessment For information on how to get your property reassessed, click
here.
Poway School District: Student-Teacher Ratio The Poway School District issued its
projected class sizes.
Most Dependable Cars JD Power & Associates ranks the most dependable cars.
JD Power & Associates.
Tuesday, March 17 Dancing Ticket Contest For information on the Dancing With The Stars ticket contest, click
here.
Missing SDSU Student Help in the search for missing San Diego State University student Donna Jou by visiting
DonnaJou.com.
City Of La Mesa Finances Find out more about the city of La Mesa's current financial situation by clicking
here.
Monday, March 16 Health Care Coverage Web Site The Foundation for Health Coverage Education has a Web site that provides Californians with health care options if they are unemployed. Visit
www.coverageforall.org/" for more information.
Zoofari/Chula Vista Nature Center Two local wildlife centers --
Zoofari and
The Chula Vista Nature Center -- are teaming up to protect their animals and their centers with the fundraising event,
Sunset Safari on March 28.
120 Things To Do In Tijuana Tijuana is launching a new campaign to attract tourists.
Read the 120-item list of things to do there.
Sunday, March 15 Comic-Con 2009 Comic-Con's website indicates 4-day passes for the 2009 convention are already sold out. Individual day passes are still available, but can only be purchased online. For more information, click
here.
Friday, March 13 Updated FDA Peanut Butter-Salmonella Recall List Click
here for an updated list of peanut butter recalled products.
Infantino Toy Recall San Diego-based Infantino recalls several of its infant toys due to a choking hazard. Learn
more.
Thursday, March 12 California's Top 10 Stolen Vehicles To find out more about auto thefts in San Diego or to find out which are the top 10 stolen vehicles in California, click
here.
Madoff Victim List A
Wall Street Journal list details those victimized in financier Bernard Madoff's Ponzi scheme.
Lamb's Players Theatre's "Room Service" The hit play "Room Service" is on stage through March 29th at Lamb's Players Theatre, and ticket prices are available to fit every budget. To find out more, call the LPT Box Office at (619) 437-0600 or click
here.
Wednesday, March 11 California Highway Projects A list of 57 transportation projects – totaling $625 million – was adopted Wednesday by the California Transportation Commission (CTC) as the first in line to receive infrastructure-focused federal economic stimulus dollars. For the full list, click
here.
Tuesday, March 10 San Diegans Facing Foreclosure There are various resources available for San Diegans who may be facing foreclosure. Visit
ForeClosureSanDiego.org or
HousingCollaborative.org.
Your Money Bus Tour The Your Money Bus Tour is a coast-to-coast tour that provides free advice for people struggling to get by amid the growing economic uncertainty. Visit
www.yourmoneybus.com for more.
Maytag Recalls Refrigerators Due To Fire Hazard The recall includes certain Maytag®, Jenn-Air®, Amana®, Admiral®, Magic Chef®, Performa by Maytag® and Crosley® brand side by side and top freezer refrigerators.
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
Thursday, March 5 California Unemployment Numbers -- City-By-City Find out the unemployment rate in your city or county
here.
UCSD Nursing Program To learn more about the University of California, San Diego's nursing program, visit
medinfo.ucsd.edu/nursing.
Wednesday, March 4 Housing Assistance Info Web Site The government has set up a Web site for people to see if they're eligible for the new housing assistance program for mortgage refinancing and loan modification. Visit
www.financialstability.gov for more information.
Stop The Ban On Youth Bikes And ATVs An efford is under way to amend a law that bans toys with lead content, including youth motorcycles and ATVs. Learn more by visiting the Motorcycle Industry Council's
Web site.
Tuesday, March 3 San Diego Food Bank's Community Cares Project The San Diego Food Bank's Community Cares Project serves as a one-stop shop for public services. Visit
www.sandiegofoodbank.org/programs/communitycares for more information.
Monday, March 2 El Cajon Home Burglaries El Cajon Police have set up a Web site to keep neighbors up to date on home burglaries and how to report crime in their neighborhoods. Visit
ElCajonNeighbors.org.
New Westfield Mall Hours All but one of the local Westfield Malls are changing their hours.
View their new schedules hereCounty Water District Drought Response Find out how local water districts around San Diego County are responding to the state's water crisis by clicking
here.
Hirschfield Autopsy A lot of speculation surrounded the death of Steven Hirschfield, who was shot by harbor police in July 2008. The
autopsy report in the case has now been released.
Sunday, March 1 Neighbors Helping Neighbors Save Water To print copies of the San Diego County Water Authority's 'Dear Neighbor' door hangers
click here.
Saturday, February 28 Missing Escondido Teen - Amber Dubois The search for Escondido High School student, Amber Dubois, continues. If you have any information about her disappearance, call the anonymous tip line at 760-743-TIPS(8477). And for information on how you can help the family spread the word about her disappearance, please
click here.
Friday, February 27 Coyote Prevention For information on steps you can take to keep coyotes away,
click here.
EDD Jobs For information on applying for unemployment, or to apply for jobs with the Employment Development Department,
click here.
Best New Cars Consumer Reports rates the best new cars.
Click HereThursday, February 26 San Diego SAFE Task Force To comment on the release of Matthew Hedge by e-mail, click
here. You may also call 858-495-3639, or write:
SVP Release/SAFE Task Force
9425 Chesapeake Drive
San Diego, CA 92123
Local Munitions Sites 10News.com has put together an interactive map that shows known Formerly Used Defense Sites (FUDS) with munitions concerns around San Diego County. Click
here for the map and click
here for the 10News I-Team's "Backyard Bombs" investigation.
Wednesday, February 25 Stimulus Funding Breakdown 10News.com's special
interactive helps you figure out where the stimulus funds will be going, as well as a state-by-state job impact map.
San Diego Science Festival The San Diego Science Festival begins Feb. 28 and lasts until April 4. For more information, visit
www.sdsciencefestival.com.
Fallbrook Brush-Clearing Info For more information about brush-clearing methods and fire-resistant landscaping, contact the North County Fire Protection District at 760-723-2010 or visit their
Web site.
Tuesday, February 24 Jack In The Box Free Tacos Offer Today, Jack In The Box will be giving away 2 free tacos to its customers as part of a special promotion. To view/print the coupon required for the tacos, click
here.
Fat Tuesday At The Gaslamp Find out what's going on as downtown San Diego's Mardi Gras celebration gets under way.
www.gaslamp.orgMonday, February 23 Top SD Water Users -- What They're Doing To Save U.S. Navy University of California, San DiegoFriday, February 20 San Diego Budget Suggestions Send your San Diego city budget suggestions
here and check what other San Diegans
had to say about fixing the budget.
Printable Oscar Ballot It's Oscar time and if you'd like to see how accurate your Academy Award predictions are,
Click Here To Print A Ballot.
Septic Systems Regulations Changes The state is proposing several changes for homeowners who use septic systems. For more information, click
here.
Tour Of California Bike Race Comes To SD The 9th and final stage of the Tour of California begins in Rancho Bernardo and concludes in Escondido. For information, including a map of the race, visit
www.amgentourofcalifornia.com.
Register Your Car Without The DMV If the furloughs are making getting your car registration more difficult, you might consider getting it from a private company. Be aware: it is more expensive if you don't get your registration from the DMV, and KGTV doesn't endorse any of the companies
you may find.
Thursday, February 19 Missing Escondido Teen - Amber Dubois The search for Escondido High School student, Amber Dubois, continues. A candlelight vigil will be held Friday at Escondido High from 6 to 7 p.m. For more information, please
click here.
Calculate Personal Impact Of State Budget Want to know how the new state budget proposal will affect your household? Click
here for a special calculator.
State Budget Details Click
here for a detailed description of the state budget passed on Thursday.
San Diego Water Emergency Information The city of San Diego has a
Web site dedicated to the water crisis in our area. Visit the site for more information on how to conserve water and other resources.
Wednesday, February 18 County Tax Assessor Need to have your property re-assessed? Tax relief is available if your property’s market value has fallen below its assessed value. For the Assessor's website, click
here.
For a printable form, click
here.
LenderOffender.com Keep tabs on foreclosed properties in disrepair by visiting
lenderoffender.com.
Tuesday, February 17 Target, Wal-Mart Stores With DTV Converters For a complete list of Target and Wal-Mart stores that have DTV converter boxes still available, click
here.
Fire Safe Council Of San Diego County For more information regarding fire safety procedures, visit
firesafesdcounty.org.
Stimulus Bill Recovery.gov is a website that lets you, the taxpayer, figure out where the money from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act is going. To visit the website, please
click here.
Monday, February 16 10News Is Collecting Spare DTV Coupons With the government now putting people on waiting lists for DTV converter coupons, many in the San Diego area might not get them in time. If you have coupons that have
not expired and
you are not planning to use them, you can help viewers who will need them by sending coupons to 10News. We will collect spare coupons and get them to those who need them. Send them to:
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For more information on the DTV transition, visit
10News.com/sd-dtvSaturday, February 14 "San Diego Speaks" Budget Survey To take the City of San Diego's survey regarding the budget, Click
here.
Friday, February 13 Aviation Weather Center For information on icing weather conditions nationwide, Click
here.
Save On Admission During Museum Month Get a free Museum Month Pass from a participating Macy's for half-price admission to local museums and historica sites.
Find out more.
Thursday, February 12 U.S. Passport Card For more information on the new U.S. passport card, visit the State Department's
Web site.
Rachael Ray Cooking Contest To participate in Rachael Ray's "Hey, Can You Cook?" contest, visit
www.rachaelrayshow.com/heycanyoucook4/audition.
Valentine's Day Section Need gift suggestions and other romantic ideas for Feb. 14? Visit 10News.com's special
Valentine's Day section!
Wednesday, February 11 Truck Side Crash Safety Insurance Institute for Highway Safety ranks 2009 truck models. For more information, click
here.
Museum Month Get half-price admission to more than 30 San Diego museums. For more information, click
here.
Tuesday, February 10 Aging As Ourselves Provides legal help, counseling and support but because of the bad economy, donations are down. If the organization doesn't find $50,000 by the end of the month, it will end services. For more information, click
here.
Creative Ways To Earn Cash Many people are resorting to selling hair, donating plasma or becoming a mystery shopper to earn extra money. Visit the following for more info:
www.thehairtrader.com www.sandiegobloodbank.org www.mysteryshop.orgMonday, February 9 Airline On-Time Arrival Rankings For 2008 The Bureau of Transportation Statistics releases its
On-Time Airline Arrival Rankings For 2008.
Friday, February 6 Arts Bus Express Arts Bus Express provides the funding necessary for schools to take kids on arts and sciences field trips.
Find out more.
Furlough Closures For State Offices The following are state offices that will close due to the state furlough decision:
State Department of Motor Vehicles Governor's Office of Emergency Services Department of Consumer AffairsThursday, February 5 California Dept. Of Motor Vehicles To make an appointment or to learn about the DMV's new hours, visit
dmv.ca.gov.
State Officials Answer Furlough Questions California officials provide answers to some of your job furlough-related questions. Go to the state's
Web site for more information.
County Sandbag Locations Find out if there is a sandbag location near you using 10News'
Google map.
City Of El Cajon For more on what's going on in the city of El Cajon, visit their official
Web site.
Wednesday, February 4 Large Number Of City Workers Earning $100K+ City Councilmember Carl DeMaio
released a report detailing the number of City employees making $100,000 or more.
View the list of 2008 top earners.
View the 2007 top earners.
Committee Answers City Budget Questions The city of San Diego's Budget and Finance Committee can help answer your budget questions via their Budget Suggestion Hotline at 619-236-6934. To attend a meeting, visit the city's
Web site for dates and locations.
SD County West Nile Virus Page Learn more about West Nile virus on the county's
www.sdfightthebite.com Web site.
Don't Know Where That Area Code Is Located? This
Web site helps users find out where any area code is located.
Online College Tours Here are a list of Web sites that provide virtual tours of college campuses:
www.collegeclicktv.com www.cappex.com www.petersons.comHero Of The Hudson Video Game Think you've got what it takes to land a plane safely on the Hudson River?
Try out the game online.
Tuesday, February 3 Contact MediCal For more information on Medi-Cal, Click
here.
The San Diego Foundation To learn more about the San Diego Foundation's college scholarships, visit
www.sdfoundation.org.
Kashi Recalls Peanut-Related Products Local-based company Kashi is recalling products related to the salmonella recall. Here is the list of products recalled:
TLC Chewy Granola Bars in Trail Mix and Honey Almond Flax varieties, 7.4 ounce box with a "Best If Used Before" date prior to September 19, 2009 and followed by the letters CD (SEP 19 2009 CD)
TLC Chewy Granola Bars Peanut Peanut Butter, 7.4 ounce box with a "Best If Used Before" date prior to August 8, 2009 and followed by the letters CD (AUG 08 2009 CD)
TLC Chewy Cookies in Oatmeal Dark Chocolate, Happy Trail Mix and Oatmeal Raisin Flax varieties, 8.5 ounce box with a "Best If Used Before" date prior to July 30, 2009.
(These products were also included in some Club assortment and variety packs of Kashi TLC products.)
Visit the company
Web site for more information.
Salmonella Outbreak/Peanut Product Recall To help consumers, the Food and Drug Administration has set up on its
Web site a searchable database of recalled peanut products.
Forty Schmorty Local singers write a book about life.
More Information.
Monday, February 2 Hands-Free Driving Info There are still problems with people driving without using hands-free devices. Get more information about this law from the
Department Of Motor Vehicles FAQ.
Google Earth 5.0 Download the latest version of Google Earth, which allows users to experience new ways of seeing the planet (and outer space, too). Click
here for the download.
Enoki Mushroom Recall Phillips Mushroom Farms is recalling packages of enoki mushrooms due to possible listeria contamination. Read
more about the recall.
America's Waterway Watch America's Waterway Watch, a combined effort of the Coast Guard and its Reserve and Auxiliary components, continues to grow, enlisting the active participation of those who live, work or play around America's waterfront areas. For more information, click
here.
Saturday, January 31 San Diego Black Film Festival The 2009 San Diego Black Film Festival is taking place this weekend at the United Artists Theatre in Horton Plaza. For more information, click
here.
Friday, January 30 Stork Talk There will be a special "Stork Talk" where individuals can ask a panel of fertility experts any questions regarding reproductive and fertility issues. The Stork Talk will be held on Wednesday, February 18th from 6 - 7:30 pm at the Scripps Mende Wellbeing Center in La Jolla. To reserve a space, the number to call is 619-4HEALTH. For more information, click
here.
List Of SoCal Schools That Might Have Received Tainted Peanut Products 175 Southern California school districts may have received tainted peanut products. Click
here for the list of schools notified.
President Creates Middle Class Task Force The task force includes Cabinet departments whose work has the most influence on the well-being of the country's middle class, including the departments of education, commerce, health and human services and labor. For more, visit
www.astrongmiddleclass.gov.
Thursday, January 29 National Motor Vehicle Title Information System The government will unveil its database that enables users to access various information regarding vehicles. For more, visit
www.nmvtis.gov. Please note that the Web site is fully operational beginning Jan. 30.
Local Woman's Medical Insurance Dispute A patient receives a $35,000 bill for a 2-hour surgery. Read Scripps'
statement regarding the matter.
Carlsbad Community Theatre's 'Seussical Jr.' Performances take place Thursday and Friday at 7pm, and Saturday at 2pm and 7pm at the Carlsbad Cultural Arts Center, 3557 Monroe St. Tickets are $15. For more information, click
here.
Send Us Your Gameday Party Recipes! Are you making special dishes for this Sunday's game? Share them with 10News by clicking
here.
Wednesday, January 28 Digital Television Conversion Get the latest on the switch to DTV in our
Digital Television SectionFree Smoke Alarms For Seniors If you are 55 years or older, own your own home, and do not have a working smoking alarm, you qualify for a FREE smoke alarm installation. contact Gwen Lammers at the Burn Institute, 858-541-2277 (Ext. 15) or write to
glammers@burninstitute.org for details. For other fire safety information and resources visit
burninstitute.org.
Protecting Birds Of Prey Sky Hunters is a non-profit group dedicated to informing the public about raptors, birds of prey, and promoting raptor conservation.
Find out more.
Health Insurance Information You can learn more about California's health care programs by visiting the state's
Web site.
Toyota Recalls Yaris Cars Toyota is recalling 1.3 million vehicles worldwide due to a seat belt defect. The recall includes more than 130,000 Yaris models sold in the U.S.
Read MoreTuesday, January 27 Directions To Metales y Derivados Factory Location: Calle Dos Oriente Num. 119, Ciudad Industrial
Directions: Cross the border into Mexico at Otay Mesa. Continue straight, then turn left at the first stoplight onto Blvd. Inudstrial. Continue on Blvd. Industrial, staying to the right to avoid the elevated overpass lane. Look for the fire station on the right (the Bomberos). Turn right immediately after the first station onto Nueve Sur. The site (Metales y Derivados) is at the end of the road.
TV Wall Mounts Recall Milestone AV is recalling 140,000 wall mounts because they could crack and cause a TV to fall off the wall. Visit this
Web site for all the information including the model numbers.
Volunteer Your Time There seems to be an uptick in the amount of people volunteering their time to help others. If you are looking to donate some of your time
Volunteer San Diego or
SoCalRedCross are good places to start.
Elder Care Cuts Get help meeting your needs or those of an elderly person you know, through San Diego County
Aging and Independence Services.
Monday, January 26 Adopt Johnnie Otis More than 100 cats and dogs have been euthanized after authorities found them living at a filthy Temecula home. But 10-year-old "Johnnie Otis" is available for adoption. If you are interested, contact the "Animal Friends of the Valleys" at 951-674-0618.
Katelyn Devermann Battles Leukemia Katelyn Devermann battles leukemia, see how to take part in fundraisers. Visit
http://site.welovekate.com/ for more information.
Friday, January 23 San Diego Fire-Rescue Taking Applications The San Diego Fire-Rescue Department is accepting applications. Visit
www.sandiego.gov for more information.
I-High Virtual Academy Get your high school diploma online. For more information
click here.North County Transit District Cuts Bus Routes To find out which bus routes were cut by the NCTD, visit
www.gonctd.com.
Thursday, January 22 Complete Oscar Nominations List Click
here for a complete list of nominees for the 81st Academy Awards.
A Digital Presidency Major digital-related changes have already been made during the first few days of Barack Obama's presidency. A revamped
whitehouse.gov Web site now includes blogs, slideshows and rotating headlines. Additionally, Obama and his staff used (and continue to use) various social networking tools such as
Facebook,
YouTube,
Twitter,
Flickr,
Skype, blogs and text messaging to spread messages and reach out to the public. To learn more about the business of technology and politics, visit the e-Voter Institute's
Web site.
Fallbrook Animal Sanctuary For information on how to donate to the Fallbrook Animal Sanctuary or to adopt a pet:
Fallbrook Animal Sanctuary
P.O. Box 159
Fallbrook, CA 92088
760-685-3533
info@fallbrookanimalsanctuary.org www.fallbrookanimalsanctuary.orgWednesday, January 21 La Niña Information California is facing an impending water crisis. Find out more about how La Niña contributes to these conditions at
www.elnino.noaa.gov/lanina.htmlTuesday, January 20 San Diego County Aging And Independence Services Learn more about the county's programs for seniors on their
Web site.
Monday, January 19 Free UltraStar Cinemas Inauguration Viewing Most of the UltraStar theater locations are full or near capacity and reservations are now closed. However, on Tuesday at 8:30 a.m., the theaters will release any unused seats on a first-come, first-serve basis. Please visit the theater Box Office on the day of the event to see if tickets have become available. Only ticket holders with a printed email confirmation will have their reservations honored until 8:30 am. San Diego County UltraStar Cinemas locations that are participating include: Mission Marketplace-Oceanside, La Costa, Poway, Mission Valley @ Hazard Center and Chula Vista.
Local Inauguration Events Find a local Inauguration Day event in San Diego by clicking
here.
Makeup Giveaway Retailers distribute free cosmetics in a class-action lawsuit settlement. Learn more
here.
Help Monarch School Students Monarch School, which enrolls homless and at-risk children, urgently needs toiletry bags for children, teen boys, and teen girls. Each bag has: 1 bar of soap, shampoo, conditioner, body lotion, a toothbrush, and toothpaste. Additionally, the teen bags also include sex-appropriate deodorant. Other needed items include: NEW socks and underwear, jump ropes, soccer balls, footballs, basketballs, make-up kits, hair gel, hairspray, movie passes to AMC theaters, and gift cards to Food 4 Less, Payless Shoe Source, and Target. Please drop your donation off at
Malcolm X Library on Jan. 20, Noon – 7pm or contribute via
their Web site.
Sunday, January 18 Help for Downtown's Homeless To find out how you can help David "the Water Man" Ross help San Diego's growing homeless population, click
here.
Friday, January 16 Solar Power Industry Learn more about the incentives and benefits for installing solar panels in your home by visiting
www.gosolarcalifornia.ca.gov.
Thursday, January 15 Robin Long Veterans For Peace has taken up the cause of Robin Long, who is at the Naval Consolidated Brig at Miramar, for going AWOL and refusing to fight. Find out more about the Veterans For Peace on
their Web site.
Wednesday, January 14 Vehicle Arsons San Diego Crime Stoppers and the Metro Arson Strike Team are seeking the public's help solving a series of arson crimes. A $10,000 reward is being offered. If you have any information, contact the Metro Arson Strike Team at 619-236-6815 or call Crimne Stoppers at 888-580-8477. Collect calls are accepted and callers may remain anonymous.
Ronald McDonald House 'Dream House Raffle' The Ronald McDonald House of San Diego is holding its 'Dream House Raffle'. $150 dollar tickets are on sale for a chance at winning a $1.9 million dollar dream house in Encinitas. Visit
www.sdraffle.com for more information.
Membership Class-Action Lawsuit For more information regarding a recent class-action lawsuit regarding workout memberships and certain products purchased infomercials, visit
www.membershipprogramsettlement.comTuesday, January 13 Stork Craft Crib Recall Stork Craft Cribs are being recalled due to a suffocation threat. Visit
http://cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml09/09093.html for more information on the recall.
Toll Road Fare Hike To check out the new rates for driving the Southbay Expressway, Click
here.Wisteria Candy Cottage For more information on the Wisteria Candy Cottage, contact:
1-800-ILUVCHOCOLATE (1-800-458-8246)
Email:
Orders @ Candy CottageWisteria Candy Cottage
29961 Old Highway 80
Boulevard, CA 91905
619-766-4453
Open: Thursday-Sunday 9-5
Monday, January 12 Chargers' Playoff Loss To Pittsburgh Share your thoughts about Sunday's AFC Playoff game between San Diego and Pittsburgh
here.
Peanut Butter Recall Two brands of peanut butter have been recalled for possible salmonella contamination.
More InformationFriday, January 9 52 Boats Memorial Find out more about the U.S. Submarine Veterans of WWII's efforts to build a memorial at Liberty Station and get donation information on their
Web site.
Rural Development Home Loans For more information on the USDA's rural area home loan programs, click
here.Cal Fire For more information on California's Department of Forestry and Fire Protection, visit
www.fire.ca.gov.
Repair Kits Available For Peg Perego Car Seats The plastic adjustment cover on certain Peg Perego Primo Viaggo SIP 30/30 infant child restraint systems manufactured between July 1, 2007 and March 14, 2008, could have an exposed mold flash with a sharp edge.
More InformationThursday, January 8 Mass Transit Smart Card Delayed Deployment of the "Compass Card," a rechargeable card designed to make it easier to ride mass transit has been delayed. For more information, click
here.Wednesday, January 7 Helen Woodward Animal Center The Helen Woodward Animal Center in Rancho Santa Fe is dealing with its second burglary in just two months. To help, send donations to the center at 6461 El Apajo Rd., Rancho Santa Fe, CA 92091, call 858-756-4117, or click
here to reach the web site.San Diego Restaurant Week Experience cuisine that delights your palate and defines the art of dining in San Diego.
Web site.
Virtual Tour Of Sharp Memorial Hospital A first look of the expansion of Sharp Memorial Hospital.
Sharp Web site.
Tuesday, January 6 10News Is Collecting Spare DTV Coupons With the government now putting people on waiting lists for DTV converter coupons, many in the San Diego area might not get them in time. If you have coupons that have
not expired and
you are not planning to use them, you can help viewers who will need them by sending coupons to 10News. We will collect spare coupons and get them to those who need them. Send them to:
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For more information on the DTV transition, visit
10News.com/dtvMost Popular Dog, Cat Names Of 2008 Veterinary Pet Insurance is out with its list of the most popular dog and cat names of 2008. Click
here for the list.
Icon Slashes Prices 1 Day Only A downtown condo complex is slashing prices on units but for one day only. For more information, click
here.Monday, January 5 California Lottery Results Find out the latest winning numbers on the California Lottery's
Web site.
San Diego County Property Tax Info The San Diego County Treasurer's
Web site has general information regarding county property taxes.
Kawasaki Disease Foundation Learn more about Kawasaki Disease by visiting
www.kdfoundation.org.
Thursday, January 1 New CHP Laws Several new laws designed to help strengthen existing DUI laws are now in effect. Click
here for the list.
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