Monday, May 21
Deadline To Register To Vote
To get the forms and information you need, click here.

Bagged Salad Recall
A Salinas lettuce grower has voluntarily recalled some bagged salads due to possible listeria contamination. The bagged salads were produced by River Ranch Fresh Foods and sold under the following brand names:

--River Ranch
--Farm Stand
--Hy-Vee
--Marketside
--Shurfresh
--The Farmer's Market
--Cross Valley
--Fresh n Easy
--Promark
--Sysco

To see a complete list of the recalled salads, click here.

Sunday, May 20
Team In Training
Learn more about Team In Training, a group that raises money for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, by visiting www.teamintraining.org.

Friday, May 18
Partial Solar Eclipse Info
Click here to learn more about how you can prepare for the May 20 partial solar eclipse.

Bike To Work Day
To find bicycling events near you, please visit click here.

Thursday, May 17
SDG&E Outage Information
The San Diego Gas & Electric control center can tell when there is a power outage in most cases. For the rest, they still need customers to alert them. Click here for SDG&E's outage map. Or, you can call 1-800-411-7343.

Wednesday, May 16
DNS Changer Detection
The DNS Changer Working Group (DCWG) was created to fight back against DNS changing viruses. Click here for instructions on how to find out if your computer has been infected and if so, how to fix it.

Companies Featured In 'Modern Warfare' Story
The following is a list of companies involved with military and security technology development (some were featured in the 10News story): DRS Technologies, Inc.
Elbit Systems of America
EADS North America
Datong Intelligence LED
Combat Field Systems
Halo Corporation
G-NIUS Unmanned Ground Systems
Obzerv - Ultimate Night Vision Technology

Skechers Class Action Lawsuit
Did you buy Skechers Shape-ups, Resistance Runner, Toners or Tone-ups shoes? You may be eligible for a refund. Find out more at http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/cases/skechers/index.shtm

Tuesday, May 15
New Strategy For Alzheimer's Disease
For a free information resource about Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias, please visit www.alzheimers.gov.

Graffiti Abatement Program
To report graffiti in the city of El Cajon, click here.

Monday, May 14
USS San Diego Tours
The USS San Diego will be open for public tours on May 15, 16 and 17 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Click here for the tour information.

Top 1,000 Baby Names Of 2011
To see a the list of the most popular baby names, please visit www.ssa.gov/oact/babynames/.

Honor Flight San Diego Helps WWII Veterans
For information on how you can volunteer or take your own flight, please visit honorflightsandiego.org.

May Is Bike Month In San Diego
To find bicycling events near you, please visit click here.

Guillermo Pino Memorial Events
The family of Guillermo Pino, the UC San Diego student found dead in Anza-Borrego Desert State Park, has announced plans for his memorial services, which are all open to the public:

Vigil

Monday from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Clairemont Mortuary
4266 Mount Abernathy Ave.
San Diego, CA 92117

Mass

Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. at St. Gregory's The Great
11451 Blue Cypress Dr.
San Diego, CA 92131

Funeral

Tuesday at approximately 2 p.m.
Glen Abby Mortuary
3838 Bonita Rd.
Bonita, CA 91902

Sunday, May 13
Honor Flight San Diego Helps WWII Veterans
For information on how you can volunteer or take your own flight, please visit honorflightsandiego.org.

Saturday, May 12
'Idol' Finalist Jessica Sanchez Sings National Anthem
"American Idol" finalist and Chula Vista native Jessica Sanchez sang the national anthem on the Midway Museum on Saturday. Click here to watch the full performance.

Guillermo Pino Memorial Events
The family of Guillermo Pino, the UC San Diego student found dead in Anza-Borrego Desert State Park, has announced plans for his memorial services, which are all open to the public:

Vigil

Monday from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Clairemont Mortuary
4266 Mount Abernathy Ave.
San Diego, CA 92117

Mass

Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. at St. Gregory's The Great
11451 Blue Cypress Dr.
San Diego, CA 92131

Funeral

Tuesday at approximately 2 p.m.
Glen Abby Mortuary
3838 Bonita Rd.
Bonita, CA 91902

Friday, May 11
Honor Flight San Diego Helps WWII Veterans
For information on how you can volunteer or take your own flight, please visit honorflightsandiego.org.

Report Foreclosure Fraud
A new wave of foreclosure fraud in the county has jumped 60 percent in recent months. To report suspected fraud, click here.

Roads To Be Closed Due To Triathlon
To see if your neighborhood is affected by the ITU World Triathlon, click here.

Thursday, May 10
Beagle Rescue
Beagles released from laboratory testing are up for adoption. Learn more via the following links:

-- beaglefreedomproject.org
-- members.petfinder.com/~CA945/FPCR_index.html

Wednesday, May 9
South Bay Union School District's Bike Ban
The South Bay Union School District is not allowing its students to bike to and from school. To learn more about the district's restrictions and to find out which California cities are "bike friendly," click here.

Girl Scout Candy Bars
Click here to order your favorite Girl Scout cookie in candy bar form.

Junior Seau Fundraiser
A San Marcos restaurant will be having a fundraiser for Junior Seau's foundation on Wednesday. Rossi's Pizza will be donating 20 percent of their sales on Wednesday night to the Junior Seau Foundation. For more information, visit Rossis-Pizza.com.

Tuesday, May 8
Melanoma Early Warning Signs
Click here to see a complete guide by the American Cancer Society on the warning signs of skin cancer melanoma.

Best High Schools In The US
San Marcos High School and other San Diego County high schools made U.S. News & World Report's list of best high schools in the nation. Click here to view the entire list.

Fundraiser For Missing Hiker
To donate money to help find Guillermo Pino, click here.

Australian Navy Offering Jobs To Americans
The Royal Australian Navy is offering Americans an opportunity to join their military. If you are interested, click here.

Monday, May 7
Local Man Competing To Win Customized Van
Mike Mansur, a local man with Cerebral palsy, is competing in a national contest to win a customized van. To vote for Mike, click here.

Help For Ward Family
A Facebook page has been set up to help the family of Joe and Nancy Ward. They need about $13,000 to cover Mexican medical bills after Joe Ward was injured in a hit-and-run crash while on a trip to Mexico. If you'd like to help, click here.

Sunday, May 6
Baby Izaiah Extreme Home Makeover Project
The nonprofit Passion 4 K.I.D.S. is looking for volunteers to help makeover the new home for baby Izaiah Wallis and his family. To learn how you can help, click here.

"Cardiff Kook" Dressed To Help Cancer Patient
The "Cardiff Kook" statue was dressed on Sunday to help George Terris, a 14-year-old boy battling a rare bone cancer. On May 19, the Terris family is planning to hold a Texas Hold 'em poker tournament to raise money. For more details, click here for a flier (PDF).

Friday, May 4
Military All-Star Classic
The Military All-Star Classic begins this weekend, with proceeds from the event benefiting Wounded Warriors. For more information, click here.

Craft Brewers Conference Events In San Diego
To view events being held by the Craft Brewers Conference, visit www.craftbrewersconference.com.

Thursday, May 3
Baby Izaiah Extreme Home Makeover Project
The nonprofit Passion 4 K.I.D.S. is looking for volunteers to help makeover the new home for baby Izaiah Wallis and his family. To learn how you can help, click here.

Documents Seized From Osama bin Laden
To view documents seized from Osama bin Laden’s hideout, click here.

Junior Seau Attends Spring Football Game At USC
To watch video of Junior Seau at a spring football game at USC, click here.

Wednesday, May 2
Gingrich Thank You Video
Newt Gingrich has posted a "thank you" video for his supporters. To see the full video, click here.

Tuesday, May 1
Honor Flight San Diego
Learn more about the nonprofit group Honor Flight San Diego and their effort to help and honor veterans by visiting HonorFlightSanDiego.org.

New Carlsbad Resort Hiring
The new Hilton Carlsbad Oceanfront Resort and Spa is opening in July and needs to hire 200 people. To apply for a job, click here.

Monday, April 30
Palomar Medical Center
Learn about the new Palomar Medical Center, including images of the facility, by going to www.palomarhealth.org/future.

App To Report Air Travel Discrimination
A new app is available for those who wish to report air travel discrimination in real time. Find out more at www.fly-rights.org.

'Coolest California City' Competition
The city of Chula Vista is competing with several other California cities for the title of "Coolest California City." The competition is for which cities can show they've taken the most actions to promote sustainability. For more on this competition, click here.

SoCal H20 Rescue Team
For more information on the rescue team that is searching for the missing sailor, please visit www.socalh2orescue.com.

Friday, April 27
Center For Community Solutions
The Center for Community Solutions (CCS) helps adults and children heal and prevent relationship and sexual violence. Find out more about the group by going to www.ccssd.org. The group's 24-hour, toll-free crisis line is 888-385-4657.

The Hilinski Foundation For Surgery
Learn more about The Hilinski Foundation for Surgery, a group that provides plastic surgery services to disadvantaged boys and girls, by visiting their website at www.hilinskifoundation.org.

Military Warriors Support Foundation
Find out how you can qualify for the Military Warriors' mortgage free homes program by going to militarywarriors.org.

Thursday, April 26
Steps To Get A Reduction In Your Property Tax

To get your home's assessed value, click here

Find your home's estimated market value by visiting websites such as Redfin.com , Trulia.com or Zillow.com

If the values are far apart, click here to apply for an assessment review

Local Woman Wins Lawsuit Against Nutella
A San Diego mother took on Nutella over false advertising and won. Nutella settled a more than $3 million class-action lawsuit. Find out more about the suit by going to nutellaclassactionsettlement.com.

Wednesday, April 25
Collings Foundation Wings Of Freedom Tour
The Collings Foundation's Wings of Freedom Tour will be in San Diego. Find out more about the event, including dates, at www.cfdn.org.

Monday, April 23
Barzeen Barzanji Memorial Fund
A memorial fund has been established for San Diego State University student Barzeen Barzanji, who died last week. Information is below:

Bank: Wells Fargo
Account Name: Memorial Fund for Barzeen Barzanji
Account #: 2248922623

SD County Fair Hiring
The San Diego County Fair at the Del Mar Fairgrounds is now hiring. The fair runs from June 8 to July 4. For a list of the current positions, click here.

SeaWorld Pole To Pole Inaugural 5K Fun Run
Sign up for SeaWorld's new race by visiting http://seaworldparks.com/en/seaworld-sandiego/Events/Pole2Pole-Run.

Justice For Anastasio Hernandez Rojas
A petition to get answers regarding Anastasio Hernandez Rojas' death is available. To view the petition, click here.

Friday, April 20
Prevent Internet Loss This Summer
Hackers have released a program that has infected and taken control of many computers around the world. Users are encouraged to visit www.dcwg.org, which is run by the FBI's security partner, to find out whether their computers are infected and how to fix the problem.

Thursday, April 19
San Diego Asian Film Foundation Spring Showcase
From April 19-26, the San Diego Asian Film Foundation will be showing several films as part of its Spring Showcase. For information on the event, including what films will be part of the showcase, visit http://festival.sdaff.org/spring2012/.

NASA Offers Free Space Ringtones
If you are interested in downloading sounds from the space program, go to www.nasa.gov/connect/sounds.

Wednesday, April 18
Dalai Lama San Diego Visit
For information on the Dalai Lama's visit to San Diego this week, click here.

Prestigious Universities Offer Online Courses
To sign up to take courses online, visit coursera.org.

Tuesday, April 17
Tax Deadline Is Today
To get your tax questions answered, click here.

UCSD Quake Test
A team of engineers, professors and students at UC San Diego's Englekirk Center are testing a five-story building's ability to withstand a 6.7-magnitude earthquake. To see video from cameras inside the quake test, click here.

Monday, April 16
San Diego River Park Foundation
A local organization is raising money to build a learning center and public park along the San Diego River. Learn more about the effort by visiting sandiegoriver.org.

Magazine Names Cheapest Cars To Own
According to Kiplingers, the top eight 2012 best-value cars based on initial price, gas mileage and insurance costs are:

--Nissan Versa
--Hyundai Accent
--Ford Fiesta
--Toyota Yaris
--Kia Rio
--Honda Fit
--Mazda 2
--Scion IQ

For more information on the list, click here.

Sunday, April 15
Tony Hawk's Twitter Hunt
Tony Hawk sent his Twitter followers on a treasure hunt on Sunday. You can follow along on Twitter by searching "#THTH" or by visiting @TonyHawk on Twitter. More information on the giveaway can be found at http://www.ththupdates.com/.

Saturday, April 14
March For Babies
The March of Dimes "March for Babies" will take place at Balboa Park on Saturday, April 28. Registration begins at 7 a.m. and the 3.5-mile walk begins at 8 a.m. Visit http://www.marchforbabies.org/ or call (858) 300-6408.

Friday, April 13
Best, Worst Jobs Of 2012
Do you think your job is the worst? To see where your job ranks, click here.

Border Patrol Warns Of Ultralight Aircraft Crossing Border
The U.S. Border Patrol is distributing fliers to get help looking out for ultralight drug smugglers. Click here to view the flier.

Wednesday, April 11
Prospective College Students Tool
A new website for prospective college students offers them a way to figure out how much they could owe after graduating from a particular school. The site, which is run by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, includes information from 7,500 colleges and universities. For a link to the site, click here.

Courtroom Sketches From Famous Trials
Artist Bill Lignante shares some of his work from several famous trials, including Sirhan Sirhan, Charles Manson and Roman Polanski. Click here to view the sketches.

Impact Teen Drivers
Impact Teen Drivers helps teach California teens the dangers of reckless and distracted driving. For more information on the group's efforts, go to impactteendrivers.org.

Tuesday, April 10
Property Taxes Due Today
Today is the deadline for paying the second installment of property taxes. You can make payments over the phone at (877) 829-4732 or by visiting sdtreastax.com.

Search For Missing Hiker
A search is under way for a hiker reported missing in the Anza-Borrego Desert State Park. Guillermo Pino was last seen Sunday afternoon during a visit with friends and family to the Arroyo Tapiado Campground. Click here to see the Facebook page that has been set up to help find him.

Toxins In Nail Polish
The state of California has found toxins in nail polishes that were labeled “non-toxic.” For more information on the nail polishes and the safety measures you can take, click here to view the state's report.

Monday, April 9
Public Lecture On Titanic Wreckage Discovery
Scripps Research oceanographer Jules Jaffe, part of the team that discovered the wreckage of the Titanic in 1985, will speak on his experiences at the Birch Aquarium on Monday, April 9, at 6:30 p.m. To RSVP for the lecture, click here.

Dogs On Deployment
For more information on how to get involved with Dogs On Deployment, visit DogsOnDeployment.org

Fund For Injured Teen In SR-52 Crash
To donate to the fund for injured 15-year-old Charlotte McQuillen to help in her care and recovery you can donate to any Wells Fargo Bank.

Charlotte McQuillen Donation Fund
Acct# 224 892 3806

or

Checks can be made out to "Charlotte McQuillen Donation Fund" and sent to:

UPS Store in Santee
9625 Mission Gorge Road #B2-225
Santee, CA 92071

Friday, April 6
San Diego Zoo Condor Cam
To get a peek at the San Diego Zoo's new baby condor named Saticoy, click here

Grant Fisher Fund
Local bicyclist Grant Fisher was serious injured after being struck by a car in January. If you wish to help him in his recovery, checks can be made out to "Grant Fisher Fund" and sent to:

San Diego County Credit Union
1600 S. Escondido Blvd.
Escondido, CA 92025
C/o: Benefit of Grant Fisher

Paypal: BenefitofGrantFisher@gmail.com

Thursday, April 5
Padres Opening Day
Today is Opening Day for the Padres, to check their schedule for the season, visit their site.

Livestock Adoption
Click here to read the story and find out how you can adopt an animal found neglected in the East County last December. Those interested can also visit the San Diego County Animal Services website www.sddac.com.

Civility Conference
Learn more about the 1st annual Community Conference on Restoring Civility to Civic Dialogue (to be held April 9 at the University of San Diego) by going to www.sandiego.edu/civility.

Wednesday, April 4
Segs4Vets Program
The Disability Rights Advocates For Technology group's Segs4Vets program provides Segway machines for disabled military veterans. Learn more about the effort by going to draft.org.

Tuesday, April 3
Horse Shelters
To find out how you can help rebuild horse shelters destroyed by winter storms, visit horsesoftirnanog.org.

iBrain
For more information on the iBrain, visit Neurovigil.com/iBrain.

Spirit Airlines Deal
Spirit Airlines has announced a new daily deal between San Diego and Dallas-Fort Worth. According to the airline, tickets beginning at $28.79 will be offered on its website -- spirit.com -- Tuesday and Wednesday. The offer is good for flights on June 24-26, and Sept. 10-12. For more details on the deal, click here.

Monday, April 2
Pay Your Property Tax Online
April 10 is the deadline to pay the second installment of your property tax without incurring any penalties. To pay your property tax online, go to sdtreastax.com.

Immigration And Customs Enforcement Tipline
Those who wish to provide ICE officials with information on anyone re-entering the U.S. illegally can call the ICE Tipline at 1-866-347-2423.

Bobcat Release
Local scientists nurse a bobcat -- named Duke -- back to health, while tracking their travel patterns. To learn more about the project:

SDSU Conservation Ecology Lab: Bobcat Trapping

The Fund for Animals Wildlife Center

Fan Of The Feather -- Housing For Homeless Veterans
The group Fan of the Feather is helping homeless military veterans in San Diego County find housing. For additional information, visit www.fanofthefeather.org.

Segs4Vets Program
The Disability Rights Advocates For Technology group's Segs4Vets program provides Segway machines for disabled military veterans. Learn more about the effort by going to draft.org.

Friday, March 30
MRSA Research/Information
Click here for more information on MRSA, also known as methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus.

NHTSA Rates Auto Safety
Find out which cars are considered the safest by clicking here.

Thursday, March 29
Fund For Lily Bandak
A fund has been set up for Lily Bandak, a woman with MS who was rescued from a burning home Tuesday morning. If you would like to help, the information is below:

San Diego Community College District
ECC Fiduciary Fund

Send checks, made payable to:
Diana and Lily Bandak
4343 Oceanview Blvd.
San Diego, CA 92113

You can also visit Atmia.org and ArabWorldPhotography.com for more information on Bandak's work.

California Distinguished Schools Program
More than 40 San Diego elementary schools were named 2012 California Distinguished Schools. See which schools made the list by visiting www.cde.ca.gov/ta/sr/cs/.

Wednesday, March 28
Stonewall Citizens Patrol
For more information on the Stonewall Citizens Patrol that is starting up a group in North Park, click here.

JK Rowling Selling Books Online
JK Rowling will be selling her Harry Potter books only on her Pottermore web page. For more information, please visit shop.pottermore.com/en_US.

City Of San Diego Pothole Repair
To report a pothole, call (619) 527-7500 or visit the San Diego Street Division Service Request System.

Tuesday, March 27
"Warrior Poet" Postings
The "Warrior Poet," Carroll LeFon was given full military honors at Fort Rosecrans on Tuesday. Click here to read some of the blogs and other postings which made Lefon into a "warrior poet."

The Unseen Wound
The nonprofit group The Unseen Wound provides military veterans with help in succeeding in civilian life. Go to www.theunseenwound.org for more information.

SDG&E Marks Recycling Milestone
If you're looking to recycle your old appliances, San Diego Gas & Electric's free recycling program could be for you. Click here for more information.

Lily Bandak Photography
Click here to learn more about the photographic works of Lily Bandak, who was rescued from a San Carlos house fire on Tuesday morning (Read Story).

Monday, March 26
Name The California Condor Chick
Help choose the name of the San Diego Zoo's newest California condor chick by clicking here.

Friday, March 23
La Mesa Anti-Graffiti Hotline
The city of La Mesa has established a new hotline for citizens to report graffiti at businesses and homes. The hotline is: 619-466-3789.

Coronado Bay Bridge Run/Walk
Registration for the Navy's 26th Original Bay Bridge Run/Walk (on Sunday, May 20) is now open. To register or learn more about the event, go to mwrtoday.com/bridgerun.

Wednesday, March 21
San Diego County Unclaimed Money
Find out if you or your business is owed money by the county by going to www.sdcounty.ca.gov/auditor/unclaimed.html.

COMPASS Program
Learn more about COMPASS, a program that helps military wives with all aspects of the military lifestyle, by visiting www.gocompass.org.

Ronald McDonald House Dream House Raffle
The Ronald McDonald House is doing its 8th annual "dream house raffle," in which a $2.2 million Encinitas home is being raffled off. Tickets are $150 each. To learn more about the raffle, visit www.sdraffle.com or call 888-824-9939.

Tuesday, March 20
Veterans Home Fund Tax Option
Help military veterans this tax season by donating to the Veterans Home Fund Tax Option. For more information, visit the California Department of Veterans Affairs' website at www.cdva.ca.gov.

Monday, March 19
Former Marine Making Cross-Country Trek
A former Marine will be riding 3,000 miles from South Carolina to San Diego to raise money for men and women injured in the armed forces. Click here to donate to Rick Hermelin's Semper Fi Fund.

Consumer Reports Rates 2012 Autos
To find out the top-rated vehicles in 10 different categories, click here.

Saturday, March 17
Free Sand And Sandbags
Free sand and sandbags will be available at the following locations in the county:
-- Alpine: Alpine Fire Protection District, Station 17, 1364 Tavern Rd. (only bags will be available at this location).
-- Bonita: Bonita/Sunnyside Fire Department, 4900 Bonita Rd.
-- Dulzura: Cal Fire Station 30, 17304 Highway 94
-- Fallbrook: North County Fire Protection District, Station 4: 4375 Pala Mesa Dr.
-- Julian: Cal Fire Station 50, 1587 Highway 78
-- Pauma Valley-Rincon: Cal Fire Station 70: 16971 Highway 76
-- Ramona: Cal Fire Mount Woodson Station: 16310 Highway 67
-- Valley Center: Cal Fire Station 73: 28205 N. Lake Wohlford Rd.

Friday, March 16
RideFACT Seniors Program
A transportation program with low costs is being offered for seniors in Escondido, Poway and Rancho Bernardo. Reservations for travel can be made weekdays on a first come, first served basis. Reservations can be made one to seven days ahead of the travel date by calling (760) 754-1252 or (888) 924-3228. Fees will be based on the distance traveled.

Thursday, March 15
The Forget Me Not Foundation
The Forget Me Not Foundation provides residents and patients of nursing homes, hospitals and other medical facilities with donated, freshly cut flowers and professionally created bouquets. Find out more by visiting www.forgetmenotfoundation.org.

Relive Titanic Disaster On Twitter
Follow real-time accounts of the ship's sinking by following twitter.com/TitanicRealTime or twitter.com/NS_MMA.

Wednesday, March 14
Military/Government Discounts
La Jolla-based GovX has put together what they call the ultimate e-commerce destination for active-duty, reserve and retired members of the U.S. Armed Forces and related government agencies. Find out what discounts are available by visiting www.govx.com.

Disney Launches "Heroes Work Here" Program
Disney is looking to train and hire veterans. For more information, click here.

Tuesday, March 13
2012 SD County Fair Performers
In addition to pop singers Demi Lovato (June 12) and Cody Simpson (June 13), the following will take the stage at this summer's San Diego County Fair:

-- the eighth annual Gospel Festival featuring Donnie McClurkin, June 9
-- Larry Hernandez, June 10
-- Kenny Loggins, June 14
-- Switchfoot, the San Diego-based Grammy winners, June 15
-- Joan Sebastian, a veteran Mexican singer and actor, June 17
-- the band Hot Chelle Rae, June 20
-- comedian Jeff Dunham, June 23
-- La Arrrolladora Banda El Limon, June 24
-- Creedence Clearwater Revisited, June 28
-- KC & The Sunshine Band, June 29
-- Julion Alvarez, July 1
-- the reggae and alternative rock musician known as Matisyahu, July 3
-- "Weird Al" Yankovic, with a fireworks show, July 4

Relive Titanic Disaster On Twitter
Follow real-time accounts of the ship's sinking by following twitter.com/TitanicRealTime or twitter.com/NS_MMA.

Find Out If You Have Unclaimed Property
Are you one of 17 million people who have uncollected cash or unclaimed property in California? Click here to find out.

Keep Palomar Mountain State Park Open
An effort is under way to keep Palomar Mountain State Park open. For more information on the effort to help the park, visit www.friendsofpalomarsp.org.

Military Sealift Command
Military Sealift Command is looking to expand its workforce. For information on possible jobs, visit www.msc.navy.mil.

Monday, March 12
Campaign To End Genocide In Uganda Now
Click here to view a video from CEGUN (Campaign To End Genocide In Uganda Now).

Boeing 787 Dreamliner
Find out more about Boeing's newest airplane, the 787 "Dreamliner," by visiting www.newairplane.com/787/dreamtour.

Gerber Pulls Baby Formula Off Shelves
To see if your baby’s formula is affected, please visit gerber.com.

Fix a Leak Week
To sign up for San Diego's water survey program, click here.

Saturday, March 10
Fundraiser For Family Of Children Killed In Crash
A fundraiser will be held on Sunday for the family of two local children – 5-year-old Aryana Daniel and 9-year-old Thurgood "Elijah" Marshall – who were killed in a freeway crash north of Baker last Sunday.

The fundraiser will be held at 5241 Santa Margarita Street, San Diego, CA 92114 on Sunday from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Organizers will be selling soul food plates, which include smoked ham, fried chicken, macaroni and cheese, collard greens, red beans and rice and a roll for $10 per plate. A children's plate, which includes one meat and two small sides, will also be available for $4.

You can also donate by visiting a Chase Bank and referencing account # 437098655.

Proceeds will help pay for the children's funeral arrangements.

Friday, March 9
Report Tsunami Debris
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has an email and an app for people to report any debris found that may have come from the March 11, 2011, tsunami in Japan. Click here for more information.

Thursday, March 8
Invisible Children Kony Campaign
View the video produced by local nonprofit group Invisible Children that has since gone viral by clicking here.

Ronald McDonald House Dream House Raffle
The Ronald McDonald House is doing its 8th annual "dream house raffle," in which a $2.2 million Encinitas home is being raffled off. Tickets are $150 each. To learn more about the house or how to purchase tickets, visit www.sdraffle.com. The deadline to enter is Friday, March 9.

Filmmaker James Cameron Expedition
Follow the progress of filmmaker James Cameron and his team on their path to the Mariana Trench by visiting deepseachallenge.com.

Military Child Of The Year Blog
Military Child of the Year has a blog to help other military children deal with the difficulty of having a loved one overseas. Click here to view the blog.

Facts About Metropolitan Water District
To voice your concern over proposed water rate increases, visit www.mwdfacts.com.

Food Stamp Fraud
The USDA has set up a hotline and new website for the public to report alleged food stamp fraud. Call 800-424-9121 or visit www.fns.usda.gov/fightingsnapfraud.

Scripps Drug And Alcohol Treatment Program
Those interested in learning more about Scripps' treatment program can attend free seminars every Saturday at 10:30 a.m. The seminars present information on how to begin the process of treatment.

For more information, call 800-382-4357 or visit scripps.org. The program is located on 9896 Genesee Ave. (La Jolla, CA 92037).

Wednesday, March 7
Civita Mission Valley San Diego
Construction of a $2 billion development that will include homes and businesses is under way in the Mission Valley area. For more information on the Civita project, visit civitalife.com.

Mercury Poisoning Linked To Skin Products
The FDA has issued a mercury warning for beauty products. To see if your products contain mercury, click here.

Monday, March 5
SDFRD Engineer Searching For Bone Marrow Donor
San Diego Fire-Rescue Department engineer RC Ortanez is need of a bone marrow donor. For more information, Firefighteraid.org or BeTheMatch.org.

Transportation Costs In San Diego County
Here are the percentages of average annual income spent on transportation costs in San Diego County by community:

Alpine 26.64%
Bonita 24.41%
Bonsall 27.08%
Chula Vista 23.45%
Carlsbad 23.52%
Coronado 22.42%
Crest 26.44%
Del Mar 23.57%
El Cajon 22.77%
Encinitas 23.59%
Escondido 22.68%
Fallbrook 25.01%
Harbison Canyon 27.37%
Imperial Beach 22.94%
Jamul 27.31%
Julian 28.42%
Lakeside 24.07%
La Mesa 22.73%
Lemon Grove 23.50%
National City 22.59%
Oceanside 23.03%
Pine Valley 29.35%
Poway 24.39%
Rainbow 27.86%
Ramona 25.77%
Rancho San Diego 24.68%
Rancho Santa Fe 26.21%
San Diego Country Estates 28.65%
San Marcos 23.47%
Santee 23.58%
Solana Beach 23.29%
Spring Valley 23.83%
Valley Center 27.79%
Vista 22.99%

The figures are from the Housing + Transportation Affordability Index. Click here for a detailed interactive map.

Saturday, March 3
Shred-a-Thon and Free E-Waste Fundraiser
Suggested donation is $5 per copy box/bag or $20 for 5 boxes/bags, with a 10-box maximum per person for document shredding and $20 per hard drive removal or $10 per hard-drive destruction. March 10 9am-1pm. The Boys & Girls Clubs of San Dieguito, Harper Branch, 533 Lomas Santa Fe Drive, Solana Beach

Chelsea's Light Foundation
For more information on the foundation created in memory of slain Poway teen Chelsea King, visit Facebook.com/ChelseasLight.

Friday, March 2
California's Biggest Tax Delinquents
See a list of the state's largest delinquent taxpayers by clicking here.

SD Superior Court Online Scheduling
San Diego Superior Court is now offering online scheduling for night court in Kearny Mesa and Vista. For more information on the program, visit www.sdcourt.ca.gov.

Thursday, March 1
Report San Diego City Potholes
Contact the city of San Diego's Street Division at 619-527-7500 to report a pothole.

Wednesday, February 29
Help Or Adopt Injured Dog 'Chance'
Find out how you can make a donation towards the care of Chance, a dog found with a gunshot wound last week, by visiting www.sddac.com/donations.asp. If you are interested in adopting Chance, San Diego County Animal Services asks that you fill out a special form. Click here to get the application.

Free Jason Puracal
An international mission is under way to free a man who has been locked up in a Nicaragua prison for nearly two years. For more information on Jason Puracal's case, visit freejasonp.com.

Tuskegee Airmen
The Tuskegee Airmen organization works to honor the accomplishments and perpetuate the history of African-Americans who participated in air crew, ground crew and operations support training in the Army Air Corps during WWII. For more information on the organization, visit TuskegeeAirmen.org.

Born This Way Foundation
For more information on Lady Gaga's Born This Way Foundation, click here.

Tracking Killer Whales
For more information on killer whale research and how to track them, visit http://swfsc.noaa.gov/prd-killerwhale/

Benefit Concert For Wounded Marine Featuring Gary Sinise's Lt. Dan Band
On March 1, a benefit concert for wounded Marine Lance Cpl. Juan Dominguez will be held and will feature actor Gary Sinise and his Lt. Dan Band. For ticket information, click here.

Tuesday, February 28
Gas Prices
To track gas prices and check how much is being charged around the county, click here.

Monday, February 27
Feral Cat Project
For more information on volunteering or donating to the Feral Cat Project, click here.

Dating Abuse Resources
The following resources are available to help educate young people on healthy dating and to prevent dating abuse:

Website: LoveIsRespect.org

Email: cyoung@upacsd.com

Hotline: 866-331-9474

Saturday, February 25
Finish Chelsea's Run
Finish Chelsea's Run Saturday, March 3, 2012. If you are interested, visit chelseaslight.org for more information.

Check Gas Prices
To check AAA's daily Fuel Gauge Report, click here. You can also check an interactive gas price map and other information here.

Friday, February 24
Ryan Carter Memorial Foundation
A foundation has been set up in the name of a 12-year-old boy who died last month as a result of a stabbing. The family of Ryan Carter have set up the Ryan Carter Memorial Foundation, which will help kids who cannot afford tuition at Foothill Christian School (Ryan was a straight-A student at the school). If you wish to donate to the foundation or to learn more, visit ryancarterfoundation.org.

County Property Auction
San Diego County held an auction Friday featuring properties well below market value. For more information on the properties sold (or not sold), click here.

Thursday, February 23
Texting While Walking Apps
If you are interested in an app that may help you walk while texting at the same time, use the following search suggestions:

Android App Store Search Suggestion

Google Search Suggestion

San Diego County Water Authority
The San Diego County Water Authority has tips to help you conserve water. For information, visit www.sdcwa.org.

5 Best Picture Nominees To Be Screened
On Saturday, Feb. 25, the AMC 20 in Mission Valley and the AMC 12 in La Jolla are offering a one-day screening of five films nominated for Best Picture in this year's Academy Awards. A one-day pass to see "Hugo," "The Help," "Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close," "The Artist," and "Midnight In Paris" will cost $40. If you are interested, visit go.amctheatres.com/bps for more information.

Flying Generators Invention
Learn more about David and Len Shepard's machine that generates energy in our skies by going to www.skywindpower.com.

Wednesday, February 22
Disabled Man Sues Starbucks
In an exclusive interview with 10News, Eli Pierre, who was born with half of his left arm, talks about a job interview at Starbucks and his claims of discrimination during the interview. Click here to read or watch this story.

Home Assessment Resources
The following resources are available to help you possibly reduce your property tax bill:

San Diego County Assessor Website

2011 San Diego County Home Assessments

Find Comparable Sales From Assessor

How To Request Assessment Review (deadline this year April 30, 2012):

How To File Property Tax Assessment Appeal

State Board of Equalization FAQ's For Assessment Appeals

NASA Hires Taste Testers
To be a part of NASA's unique food experiment in Hawaii, visit manoa.hawaii.edu/hi-seas.

Tuesday, February 21
Compare Auto Insurance Rates
The California Department of Insurance has a new online tool for customers looking to compare auto insurance rates. Click here to start comparing rates.

Academy Awards
For a timeline of Oscar events on Sunday click here.

Tickets For Dalai Lama's San Diego Visit
Very few tickets remain for the Dalai Lama's April visit. Below is ticket information for each of his local stops:

For the Dalai Lama's April 18 visit to UCSD, tickets will be sold online at ucsdboxoffice.com

For the Dalai Lama's April 18 visit to the USD campus, tickets will be sold online at tickets.com

For the Dalai Lama's April 19 visit to San Diego State, tickets will be sold online at ticketmaster.com

General admission tickets are $25, limit 2 per person.

Monday, February 20
Mardi Gras In The Gaslamp
The Gaslamp Quarter's Mardi Gras celebration is set for Tuesday, Feb. 21. For information on the event, including how to get tickets, visit gaslamp.org/mardi-gras.

Chula Vista Public Workshops
The city of Chula Vista is hosting a pair of public workshops for citizens to share ideas about increasing revenue and preventing service cuts. For more information on the upcoming meetings, click here.

San Diego Canyonlands
Learn how to volunteer for or donate to a native plant project going on at Balboa Park, visit www.sdcanyonlands.org.

Friday, February 17
Donate To Passion 4 K.I.D.S.
To find out how you can help baby Izaiah Wallis, who was injured in a DUI crash, and other children in need, visit Passion4Kids.com.

State Beverage Container Recycling Rules
Learn the state of California's rules on recycling beverage containers by visiting www.calrecycle.ca.gov/bevcontainer. To file complaints, call 800-RECYCLE.

Johnson & Johnson recalls Infant Tylenol
More than half a million bottles of Infants' Tylenol is being recalled because of consumer complaints about the difficulties of using the dosing system. For more information, click here

IRS Reports Top Tax Scams
The Internal Revenue Service issued its annual “Dirty Dozen” ranking of tax scams, reminding taxpayers to use caution during tax season to protect themselves against a wide range of schemes ranging from identity theft to return preparer fraud. For more information, click here

Online Petition To Save SD County Planning Groups
If you would like to sign a petition to keep San Diego County community planning groups, click here.

Thursday, February 16
Man Goes To Extremes To Protect Land From Drug Smugglers
See how local rancher Bob Maupin is protecting his land -- which sits at the U.S.-Mexico border -- from drug smugglers by clicking here for hidden security camera footage and images.

National Marrow Donor Program
Visit BeTheMatch.org to learn how you can register to become a bone marrow donor.

Chula Vista Offering Free Tax Assistance
The city of Chula Vista is offering free personal tax assistance at the following city libraries:

Civic Center Branch, 365 F Street: AARP has scheduled sessions every Monday, Wednesday and Thursday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

South Chula Vista Branch, 389 Orange Avenue: Monday through Thursday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

In addition, paper copies of most basic tax forms and booklets are available at both branch libraries. The service will be offered on a same day first come, first service basis through April 15.

Wednesday, February 15
Book On Autism
An ABC News correspondent along with a news producer have written a book about autism, which is expected to be released in 2013. They will be in San Diego on Wednesday to speak about the book. Visit VistaHill.org for more details.

FDA Tests Reveal Lead In Lipstick
See how much lead is in your favorite shade by clicking here.

Tuesday, February 14
Chula Vista "Love Your Block" Grants
Chula Vista "Love Your Block" grants are still available. Each winning bid will receive a $500 Home Depot gift card to spend on neighborhood home improvement projects. For more information, click here.

Local Mom Writes Book On Battling Cancer
A San Diego wife and mother wrote a book about her experience battling cancer. Her book, called "Rocking the Pink: Finding Myself on the Other Side of Cancer," will hit bookstores in March. For more information, click here.

Monday, February 13
SD Sheriff's Smart Start Program
The Start Smart Program is an opportunity for new drivers and their parents or guardians to clearly understand their responsibilities when a teen starts to drive. For more information, click here.

Help Keep Allan Spyere In San Diego
An effort is under way to help a local activist who is facing deportation remain in the U.S. Click here and here to see videos made as part of the campaign to help keep Allan Spyere in the country.

Sunday, February 12
CalWORKs Program
CalWORKs is a state welfare program that gives cash aid and services to eligible needy California families. Click here for more information.

Friday, February 10
Travel Warning Issued For Mexico
The U.S. State Department has issued a warning for travelers heading to Mexico. For a complete list of areas affected by the warning, click here.

Sen. Juan Vargas' Initiatives
Find out more about state Sen. Juan Vargas' pet grooming bill "Lucy's Law" and his other initiatives by visiting sd40.senate.ca.gov.

Camp Pendleton Hospital Replacement Project
See photos of the Camp Pendleton Hospital Replacement Project by clicking here.

Southern Caregiver Resource Center Fundraiser
A fundraiser to help save the Southern Caregiver Resource Center will be held Saturday, Feb. 11, starting at 6 p.m. at the San Diego Marriott Del Mar. 10News anchors Steve Atkinson and Kimberly Hunt will be emceeing the fundraiser. For more information, visit caregivercenter.org.

Thursday, February 9
Padres Announce Military Season Pass
The San Diego Padres are offering a special season pass for local military. For just $99, service members receive one upper reserved seat for up to 80 home games (excluding Opening Day). The passes are on sale now at Petco Park and a military ID is required. For more information on the military season pass and the requirements, click here.

SD Natural History Museum "Titanic" Exhibit
The San Diego Natural History Museum now has tickets for the "Titanic: The Artifact Exhibition" on sale on its website. The exhibit opens Feb.10 and runs through Sept. 9, 2012. For ticket/exhibit information, click here.

Canine Companions For Independence
Canine Companions for Independence is a nonprofit organization that helps those with disabilities by providing highly trained assistance dogs. For information, visit www.cci.org.

Wednesday, February 8
Consumer and Environmental Protection Unit
Contact the San Diego City Attorney's Consumer and Environmental Protection Unit at 619-533-5600 to report retailers who are violating a state law on gift cards.

Tuesday, February 7
Free Tax Help
The Chula Vista Library is offering free tax assistance at its F Street branch on Monday, Wednesday and Thursday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and at its Orange Avenue branch on Monday through Thursday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. For full details, click here (PDF).

Every 15 Minutes Program
The Every 15 Minutes program helps teens and families understand the dangers of driving while impaired or while texting. For information on the program, visit www.every15minutes.com.

GUHSD School Boundary Information
The Grossmont Union High School District implemented new school boundaries for the 2012-2013 school year. Click here to see the new boundaries.

Monday, February 6
Terrorism Hot Spots Study
The University of Maryland has come out with a study that names San Diego as one of the hot spots for terrorism. To read the full report, click here (PDF).

Free eBook Classes
The Chula Vista Library will hold classes on Wednesday, February 15 and Wednesday, February 22, both at 4 p.m., to help you with eBooks. To register for the classes, visit www.chulavistalibrary.com.

Saturday, February 4
Fund For Shooting Victim's Daughter
A fund has been set up for the 11-month-old daughter of shooting victim Denise Rodriguez. If you would like to donate, visit Bank of America and reference account #1794669467.

Friday, February 3
Celebrity Super Bowl Predictions
We've compiled more than 90 celebrities' Super Bowl predictions as part of the the annual Scripps Howard Celebrity Super Bowl Poll. Click here to view those predictions.

Thursday, February 2
Honda Hybrid Case
A woman who took Honda to court and won over gas mileage claims is helping other Civic Hybrid owners. Heather Peters has set up a website for other owners to file cases against the car company. Click here to read Peters' story. Visit to see Peters' website.

San Diego Museum Month
To find out how you can get big discounts at 40 local museums during San Diego Museum Month, visit www.sandiegomuseumcouncil.org/museum_month.

Wednesday, February 1
Pfizer Recalls Birth Control Packs
Pfizer is voluntarily recalling birth control pills packs due to a packaging error. The company said the packs "may contain an inexact count of inert or active ingredient tablets and that the tablets may be out of sequence". For more information, read the FDA recall notice.

Tuesday, January 31
1984 Hillcrest Sign Up For Auction
The Hillcrest sign from 1984 is now available for bid. If you wish to enter a bid or to track the auction, click here.

San Diego's Urban Agriculture Plan
Learn more about the city's urban agriculture plan by clicking here.

San Diego Project Heart Beat
Project Heart Beat helps organize Automated External Defibrillators (AED) training. For more information on the program, visit www.sdprojectheartbeat.com.

Jacob Huerta Story
Click here to find out more about Jacob Huerta, a local teen whose life was saved by school officials and an Automated External Defibrillator.

CPL Michael Fox Fundraiser
An effort is under way to raise money to help purchase a specialized truck to assist a Marine severely injured in combat. For more information, click here.

Call The Super Bowl Coin Toss, Win Free Pizza
Papa John's is offering free pizza to those who can predict who wins the coin toss at the Super Bowl. Find out how you can win by visiting www.freepapajohns.com.

Help Shape San Diego's Future
To take part in the San Diego Foundation's Vision Project, visit ShowYourLoveSD.com.

Monday, January 30
Honda's 'Ferris Bueller' Super Bowl Ad
Honda's Super Bowl ad for the 2012 CR-V features Matthew Broderick acting like "Ferris Bueller." Click here to watch the commercial.

Friday, January 27
Shark Tagging App
For more information on the Expedition White Shark app, click here.

Equinox Center
10News and the Equinox Center have partnered to examine quality of life issues facing the region. Find out more about the Equinox Center and their projects by visiting www.equinoxcenter.org.

Thursday, January 26
San Diego City Crime Statistics
See the city of San Diego's latest crime statistics by clicking here.

Hunger 2 Help
A local nonprofit organization is helping fight homelessness in San Diego. Find out more information on Hunger 2 Help by visiting hunger2help.com.

Farmers Insurance Open
To view a schedule of events for the tournament at Torrey Pines, click here.

Wednesday, January 25
Joining Forces Initiative
For more information about Joining Forces, an initiative aimed at bringing attention to military families and their stories, visit www.whitehouse.gov/joiningforces.

Tuesday, January 24
Equinox Center
10News and the Equinox Center have partnered to examine quality of life issues facing the region. Find out more about the Equinox Center and their projects by visiting www.equinoxcenter.org.

2012 Oscar Nominees
Click here to see the entire list of nominations for the 84th annual Academy Awards.

Monday, January 23
Submit A Question To President Obama
Next Monday, President Obama will answer questions online about tomorrow's State of the Union Address. To submit your text or video question to the White House YouTube channel, click here.

Friday, January 20
University Heights Arsons
University Heights residents are taking action against a series of arsons in their neighborhood. To find out how you can help, visit FriendsofAliceBirney.org and UHSD.org.

Athletes Saving Athletes
A new program was launched this month to educate student athletes on CPR and other life-saving techniques. For more information on the Athletes Saving Athletes program, visit InjuredAthletes.org.

SDG&E's 'Green Button'
San Diego Gas & Electric has launched a tool for customers to track their energy usage. For more information on the "Green Button," click here.

Thursday, January 19
Dalai Lama To Visit San Diego
The Dalai Lama is scheduled to visit San Diego in April as part of a special event. For more information on the "Compassion Without Borders" event, visit dalailamasandiego.org.

Wednesday, January 18
SD Humane Society's "My Furry Valentine"
The San Diego Humane Society has dropped its animal adoption fees for all animals through Feb. 14 as part of a special "My Furry Valentine" promotion. For more information, click here.

Online SOPA/PIPA Protests
Today Internet users and websites are protesting the SOPA Bill (Click For Explainer | Click For Full Bill Text) and the PIPA Bill (Click For Explainer | Click For Full Bill Text). Click here to see how some Internet sites have blacked out their home pages and learn about a workaround to access Wikipedia.

Motocross Rider Kayla Kahn
For more information on Kayla Kahn and Samantha Stewart's clothing line Moto Mizfit, visit www.facebook.com/MotoMizfit

Follow motocross rider Kayla Kahn on Twitter by going to twitter.com/KaylaKahnMX.

Employer Support Of The Guard And Reserve
The Department of Defense organization Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR) is a group that promotes understanding of the National Guard and Reserve. For more information, visit www.esgr.org.

County To Hold Property Auction
San Diego County will auction off more than 220 pieces of land on February 24 if the owners fail to pay their property taxes. For more information on the auction, click here.

IRS E-File System Accepting 2011 Returns
The Internal Revenue Service is encouraging taxpayers to file online. To submit your tax returns, visit www.irs.gov/efile.

Tuesday, January 17
Donate To Fund For Family Of Young Stabbing Victim
If you want to donate to a fund for the family of a young stabbing victim killed by a 10-year-old (Read Story) you can visit any Chase Bank and donate to the fund:
c/o Ryan Carter Fund
#425155418

Monday, January 16
PCs 4 Veterans
A nonprofit group operating in San Diego called "PCs 4 Veterans" refurbishes donated computers and gives them to veterans. For more information and how you can donate, visit PCs4Veterans.org.

SDSU Basketball Anthem
A music video has been created for the 2011-12 San Diego State Aztecs men's basketball squad. Click here to watch the video.

Friday, January 13
Chelsea's Light Foundation
The Chelsea's Light Foundation continues its effort to change laws to protect children. For more information on its latest initiatives, visit chelseaslight.org.

Thursday, January 12
Juan Dominguez Benefit Concert
On March 1, a benefit concert organized by the Gary Sinise Foundation will be held in Temecula. The event will help Marine Cpl. Juan Dominguez and other wounded military veterans. For more information on the concert event, click here.

'What's Up With That?' Segment Submission Form
"What's Up With That? will be a regular feature on 10News, so if you have a burning question about why or how something happens around here, click here to send us your question.

Restaurant Week
Experience cuisine that delights your palate and defines the art of dining in San Diego. click here.

San Diego Apps Challenge
Mayor Jerry Sanders and the City of San Diego are challenging software developers to create apps that use city and partner data to enhance services and quality of life for San Diegans. click here.

Wednesday, January 11
Jodine Serrin Murder Case
Carlsbad police Det. Bryan Hargett is looking for any tips or information in the 2007 death of Jodine Serrin. Hargett can be reached at his private number 760-931-2110.

Tuesday, January 10
Chula Vista EmFinders Program
The EmFinders Program in Chula Vista helps find adults who may wander and become lost. For more information on the program, click here.

Donations Sought For Crash Victim
A fundraising website has been set up to raise money for a local woman who was badly injured when she was hit by a car. Learn more about Anuradha Mitra or make a donation to help her by clicking here.

Monday, January 9
Public Corruption Hotline
San Diego County District Attorney Bonnie Dumanis announced the creation of a hotline for the public to report possible public corruption. For more information, click here. The hotline number is: 619-531-4000

Vote For Best SD Zoo Ad
The San Diego Zoo’s Global Wildlife Conservancy Group needs your help in selecting the best ad aimed at saving endangered species. Vote for your favorite by clicking here.

SDSU 'Teach Or Preach' List
A list compiled by the San Diego State University College Republicans group shows which professors on campus they say put their political opinions in their teachings. Click here for the list.

Thursday, January 5
Super Spartan Race
On January 28 and 29, participants in the Super Spartan Race will battle through rough terrain at Temecula's Vail lake resort. They will have to run, jump, dive, crawl, and slide through mud along the eight-mile course. For more information, click here. Please note all Saturday slots are sold out and few slots for Sunday are available. Those interested will need to register online before January 25.

National Parks Free Day
America's national parks offer free days at more than 100 national parks that usually charge entrance fees. These dates are January 14-16th 2012. For more information, click here

Wednesday, January 4
Vigil Held For Local Teen In Coma
A group of local high school students is raising money to bring local teen Brandy Ward -- who has a serious medical condition -- back to San Diego for the care she needs. To donate to Brandy's cause, click here.

Privacy Rights Complaints
This week, the San Diego-Based Privacy Rights Clearinghouse launched an online consumer complaint center to keep your information private and share your privacy problems with government agencies, lawyers and journalists. To file a complaint, visit http://privacyrights.org/complaint.

SeaWorld Passes For Westfield Shoppers
Westfield malls across San Diego County are offering shoppers a deal that can get them free SeaWorld admission. Shoppers who spend $200 in one day at any of the 7 Westfield locations in the county receive a free SeaWorld Fun Card, which gives the user unlimited access to the park for a year. The offer is good through Feb. 28 or while supplies last. Click here for a list of the county's Westfield malls.

New Species Discovered Under Antarctica
A large number of new species have been discovered under Antarctica. Click here to see images of the animals.

Tuesday, January 3
Online Petition Against Military Service Cuts
An online petition has been launched in an effort to stop military service cuts. For more information on the petition, click here.

Friday, December 30
New State Laws To Take Effect Jan. 1, 2012
Click here for a listing of new California laws that will go into effect on January 1, 2012.

2012 San Diego International Auto Show
For information about this weekend's Auto Show downtown, click here. Additionally, watch a special about the show Friday at 7:30 p.m. on ABC10. If you do go to the Convention Center, make sure to stop by the 10News Experience booth, 11-5 each day.

2012 Tri-N-Harder-4-Kids Indoor Triathlon
On January 21, 2012, a special triathlon will be held in memory of San Diego police Officer Jeremy Henwood, who was killed in the line of duty last August. For more information on the event, visit www.starpal.org.

Thursday, December 29
California's Underwater Parks
Learn more about the state's many underwater parks by clicking here.

Monday, December 26
City Christmas Tree Recycling Program
The city of San Diego's Environmental Services Department will be hosting a Tree Recycling Program from December 26, 2011 until January 23, 2012. To find drop off locations, click here. Please note the program is for residents only.

Round-Trip 101
Round-Trip 101 is a chauffeur service for those looking for rides to/from restaurants, airports and other destinations. For more information, visit round-trip101.com.

Young Girl's Opinions On Toy Marketing
A little girl states her opinions on the way toy manufacturers market their products. Click here to watch the video.

Friday, December 23
NORAD tracks Santa
To track Santa around the world, click here.

Maritime Museum San Salvador Project
The Maritime Museum of San Diego is looking to put the San Salvador ship back in the water in two years. Learn more about the project by visiting www.sdmaritime.org/san-salvador.

Thursday, December 22
San Vicente Dam Project Webcam
The public can now track the progress of the $450 million project to raise the San Vicente Dam. To view the webcam, click here for links.

Advance Health Solutions
Medical experts are continuing to research joint chrondrolysis, an ailment 200 people have been diagnosed with. Learn more about the research on this disorder by visiting advancehealthsolutions.com.

Wednesday, December 21
Fundraiser for Sgt. Reckless
A fundraiser is under way to build a statue for a military horse named "Sgt. Reckless" that was instrumental to Marines during the Korean War. For more information and how you can help, click here.

Tuesday, December 20
Fund To Help Encinitas House Fire Victims
A fund to help an Encinitas family displaced by a massive house fire has been established. The fund "Dent Family Fire Relief Fund" was set up through Wells Fargo (277 N. El Camino Real, Encinitas) and those interested in donating can call the bank at 760-634-6400.

Monday, December 19
Heroes At Home
Nominate a military veteran or learn more about the Heroes At Home initiative by clicking here.

Operation Santa
A group of UC San Diego students is helping dozens of San Diego families during this holiday season. For more information on Operation Santa and how to donate, visit operationsantasd.org.

Saturday, December 17
Adventure Pass For Mount Laguna
If you'd like to see the snow up at Mount Laguna, you will need an Adventure Pass or your could face a $100 fine. The pass costs $5. For more information on where to buy the pass, click here and select "Mt. Laguna" in the bottom drop down menu.

Friday, December 16
Poway Social Networking Site
A new social networking site for Poway residents is being launched. Log on to nextdoor.com to get connected with other Poway residents and share advice, news, recommendations, etc.

Thursday, December 15
POW Program For Military Veterans
A special program his helping military veterans get their adrenaline back. For more information on the POW Program, visit undisputedusa.com/northpark.html.

Golden Globe Nominations Announced
To watch the nominations for the 69th Annual Golden Globe Awards, click here.

Wednesday, December 14
'Geezer Bandit' Search Warrant
Police in Morro Bay obtained a search warrant in the "Geezer Bandit" robbery series. Click here to view the search warrant for the May 2011 robbery in Morro Bay.

Donations For Armed Services YMCA
More than 1,000 military families will have a brighter holiday season thanks to the Armed Services YMCA. However, more donations are needed, as more than 1,400 enlisted military families signed up for holiday assistance this year. To make a donation to the Armed Services YMCA, visit www.militaryymca.org

Treatments For PTSD
The Stop PTSD Now group examines various treatments being offered for post-traumatic stress disorder. Visit stopptsdnow.com for more information.

Alzheimer's Information
Alzheimer's is the third leading cause of death in San Diego County. For information on the disease and the foundations working to fight it, visit www.sanalz.org.

Downtown Trolley Service To Shut Down This Weekend
Trolley service will be shut down this weekend along C Street in downtown San Diego so crews can work on upgrading the Blue and Orange lines. Click here to see the service changes for this weekend.

Sunday, December 11
Fundraiser For SR-125 Crash Victims' Funeral
A fundraiser has been set up to help pay for the funeral arrangements for Celia Torres and David Gonzalez, who were both killed in a crash on state Route 125 in La Mesa. Click here for information on how to contribute.

Friday, December 9
Cardiff Kook's Many Looks
Check out the many looks of the Cardiff Kook. Click here to view images.

Lunar Eclipse Information
Get tips and information on how you can see Saturday's lunar eclipse by clicking here.

Thursday, December 8
Post Offices Extend Hours For The Holidays
To check the hours at a post office near you, click here.

Corporate Tax Dodging
Find out which California corporations pay very little in state taxes by clicking here.

Drive A Tank
Rent a tank for $500 and drive around the southern Minnesota woods. For more information, click here.

Tuesday, December 6
Petition Under Way To Fight Craig Peyer Parole
Craig Peyer, a California Highway Patrol officer convicted of killing Cara Knott in 1988, has a parole hearing scheduled for January 11, 2012. For those opposed to parole for Peyer, letters can be written to the San Diego County District Attorney's Office or Parole Board.

Click here to view a letter from the Knott family.

Click here to view a flier with information on where to send letters of opposition.

Most Powerful Images Of 2011
To check out the BuzzFeed 45 Most Powerful Images Of 2011, click here.

San Diego County Emergency Website
The San Diego County Emergency Website rolled out new upgrades on Tuesday. See the changes at www.sdcountyemergency.com.

Grossmont College Adult Reentry Center
Grossmont College's Adult Reentry Center offers programs for adult students looking to improve skills or obtain new ones. Learn more about the initiative at www.grossmont.edu/adultreentry.

Naval Base SD Welcomes Public For Holidays
The public is invited for a holiday event at Naval Base San Diego on December 6. For more information, click here.

Ticketmaster Customers Eligible For Refund
A class-action lawsuit entitles Ticketmaster customers with a refund. Click here for more information.

Monday, December 5
Check On Charities Before Donating
The state of California has a list of charitable organizations that receive a very small cut of money raised. Check on a charity before you donate by clicking here.

Thursday, December 1
Find Hidden Jobs
A new website tracking jobs says there are many jobs not being advertised. To find hidden jobs in your area, visit HiddenJobsApp.com.

Wednesday, November 30
Hiring Event For Military Veterans
On Thursday, Dec. 1, a hiring event will be held at Liberty Station's NTC Promenade (11 a.m.-3 p.m.) for military veterans and their families. For information about this event, click here.

Cardiff Kook Calendar
A special calendar featuring the Cardiff Kook in various costumes is now for sale. The calendar costs $14 without taxes and shipping, with a portion of the proceeds going to local businesses and breast cancer research. Purchase the calendar at kookcalendar.com.

State's Largest Delinquent Taxpayers
The state is out with its latest list of the companies with the biggest sales and use tax delinquencies. To view the list, visit http://www.boe.ca.gov/cgi-bin/deliq.cgi.

Tuesday, November 29
Trust Fund For Kathleen Scharbarth’s Daughter
A trust fund has been set up for the daughter of a slain Carlsbad woman. The fund will be used to help pay for the costs of her education and living expenses. If you would like to donate, contact California Bank and Trust and reference the following information:

Madison Scharbarth Fund
California Bank and Trust
Account # 2300062102
135 Saxony Road
Encinitas, CA 92024
(760) 436-5226

Monday, November 28
San Diego Vision Plan
For more information on a plan for the future of San Diego, visit ShowYourLoveSD.com.

Friday, November 25
Teddy Bear Drive
The 21st Annual Law Enforcement Teddy Bear Drive to benefit Rady Children's Hospital will run until December 12. For drop-off locations click here.

Christmas Bike Giveaway
Christmas With Kids is bringing Christmas cheer to the children of National City. To find out how you can help, visit KingLegacy.org.

Thursday, November 24
Help Military Families During Holidays
For ways on how you can help military families during the holiday season, visit the USO San Diego website.

Black Friday Deals
For a list of Black Friday deals, visit 10News' Black Friday Guide 2011.

Tuesday, November 22
Black Friday Deals
For a list of Black Friday deals, visit 10News' Black Friday Guide 2011.

Monday, November 21
Thanksgiving Calorie Counter
Use the Thanksgiving calorie calculator to total your Thanksgiving feast calories and see how far you must walk in steps, miles and kilometers to walk it off. Click here for the calculator.

Undelivered State Tax Refunds
Does the state of California owe you money? State officials say they want to return $17 million in undelivered tax refunds. To see if you are owed a refund, visit www.ftb.ca.gov.

Saturday, November 19
Well Wishes For Injured Escondido Marine
The family of an injured Escondido Marine has set up a PO box for anyone to send well wishes to him to keep his spirits up. The address is:

Michael Fox
306 N West El Norte Pkwy.
Box 202
Escondido, CA 92026

Friday, November 18
Ready Pac Bagged Salad Recall Announced
Ready Pac Foods, Inc., has announced a voluntary recall of bagged salad containing Romaine lettuce possibly contaminated by E. coli. To find out which products are affected by the recall, click here.

Saddletramps Memorial Blood Drive
A blood drive will be held in memory of members of the Saddletramps Motorcycle Club who were killed in an accident on Route 98 last year. The blood drive will be on November 19 (9 a.m.-3 p.m.) and November 20 (9 a.m.-3 p.m.) at 5600 Kearny Mesa Road (San Diego, 92111). For more information about the blood drive, including how to register, click here.

Wednesday, November 16
iPod Nano Recall Information
Apple is recalling its 1st generation iPod Nano due to the battery, which may overheat and pose a safety risk. For information on getting a replacement unit, visit Apple's support page.

Qualifying For Federal Mortgage Aid Program
Find out if you qualify for President Obama's mortgage aid program for those considered "underwater" by visiting freddiemac.com/mymortgage or fanniemae.com/loanlookup.

Tuesday, November 15
Helix Water District To Shut Off Water Thursday
On Thursday, Nov. 17, the Helix Water District will shut off water for 10 hours as part of a planned project. For additional information about the shutdown, visit www.hwd.com/news/10-hour.htm.

Veterans Fire Corps
The Veterans Fire Corps is hiring veterans to help in fire mitigation. Find out more by clicking here.

San Diego Car2Go
A program that allows San Diegans to rent a car without paying for gas is about to get under way. To learn more about the program or to register, visit sandiego.car2go.com.

Saturday, November 12
Star Of India's Birthday Sail
The Star of India -- the world's oldest active sailing ship -- is celebrating 148 years with a birthday sail on Sunday. For more information, click here.

Friday, November 11
'Superman' Comic Up For Bid
The best quality copy of the first "Superman" comic is going up for auction online and is expected to break the $1.5 million price fetched last year. Click here to view the auction.

Renovation Realty
A new company is looking to renovate and sell homes that will make a profit for everyone. For additional information, visit usereno.com.

Thursday, November 10
Depression Treatment
Find out more about TMS as a treatment for depression here: botkisstms.com. For information about brain stimulation therapies from the NIMH, visit click here.

Wednesday, November 9
'Through Their Eyes' Film
A Scripps Ranch man made a film about those who fought in the Vietnam War. For more information, visit the "Through Their Eyes" website.

Hope Leadership Foundation
The Hope Leadership Foundation is a Christ centered youth ministry working within the San Diego Unified School District. For more information, visit hopeleadershipfoundation.org.

Tuesday, November 8
Keep Your Home California Program
The state's "Keep Your Home California" program has broadened its eligibility requirements. Borrowers who did "cash-out" refinances and own multiple properties are also eligible to apply for aid. To learn more about the program, visit keepyourhomecalifornia.org

Blackout Lifted For Raiders-Chargers Game
Thursday's Chargers game vs. the Raiders will be televised locally starting at 5:20 p.m. on NFL Network. Cox customers can watch the game on channel 332 or 1332. DirecTV customers can view the game on 212, and Dish Network subscribers can see the game on channel 154.

North County Chamber Of Commerce Job Bank
San Diego’s North County Chamber of Commerce has launched a new job bank with more than 5,000 positions available. To find a job, visit www.sdncc.com/chamber/jobs.

Monday, November 7
Poway Teens Reach Out To Selena Gomez
A group of Poway teenagers filmed a YouTube video to try to get Selena Gomez to perform at a benefit concert for Rady Children's Hospital. For more information and to watch the video, click here.

President Obama’s Plan For Veterans To Find Jobs
President Obama announced a new way for veterans to find jobs. To download a Gold Card for job training and job banks, please visit www.dol.gov/vets/goldcard.html.

Track The White House Christmas Tree
TracktheTree.com provides real-time tracking of the Capitol Christmas Tree as it travels from Stanislaus National Forest in the Central Sierra Nevada Mountains of California to the front lawn of the U.S. Capitol Building in Washington, D.C. trackthetree.com/.

Tim McGraw To Perform At Camp Pendleton
To buy tickets to see Tim McGraw at Camp Pendleton, please click here.

Saturday, November 5
ProFlowers Hiring Event
ProFlowers held a hiring event for 600 seasonal customer service associates Saturday. If you missed that event you can still fill out an application online. workatprovidecommerce.com/.

Friday, November 4
ProFlowers Hiring Event
ProFlowers will be hosting a hiring event for 600 seasonal customer service associates to help during the holiday season. The positions available will be at the company's UTC location. The hiring event will take place on Saturday, Nov. 5 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 4830 Eastgate Mall, San Diego, 92121.

San Diego Fire-Rescue Department Offering Sandbags
The San Diego Fire-Rescue Department has a limited number of sandbags available as a public service in areas that may be prone to urban flooding. Sandbags will be available at these fire stations and lifeguard stations:

Fire Station 15 – 4711 Voltaire Street in Ocean Beach
Fire Station 20 – 3305 Kemper Street in the Sports Arena area
Fire Station 21 – 750 Grand Avenue in Pacific Beach
Fire Station 28 – 3880 Kearny Villa Road in the Kearny Mesa/Montgomery Field area
Fire Station 29 – 198 West San Ysidro Blvd in San Ysidro
Fire Station 33 – 16966 Bernardo Center Drive in Rancho Bernardo
Fire Station 37 – 11640 Spring Canyon Road in Scripps Ranch
Fire Station 39 – 4949 La Cuenta Drive in Tierrasanta
Fire Station 40 --13393 Salmon River Road in Rancho Penasquitos
Fire Station 46 – 14456 Lazanja Drive in Santaluz
Fire Station 47 – 6041 Edgewood Bend Court in Pacific Highlands
Lifeguard Stations in Ocean Beach, Mission Beach, La Jolla Shores and Pacific Beach

There is a limit of 10 sandbags per household. Though the SDFRD is providing the sandbags, the fire stations will not have sand available. People with access to the beach areas will be allowed to use beach sand.

Thursday, November 3
Free Plastic Surgery For Kids
If you would like more information about the Hilinski Foundation or know a child who might be a candidate for the free plastic surgery, visit HilinskiFoundation.org or email jerry@hilinskifoundation.org.

Police Looking For Escondido Peeper Victims
A man in custody in Escondido is accused of taking more than 2,000 pictures and video up the skirts of women. If you believe that you are one of his victims, call Escondido Police at (760) 839-4721.

Wednesday, November 2
Veterans Village Of San Diego
The Veterans Village of San Diego assists struggling military veterans. To learn more about the group's efforts, visit www.vvsd.net.

Donate To Family Whose Dogs Attacked By Bees
If you'd like to donate to the Chula Vista family whose dogs were attacked by bees, you can call Otay Pet Vets at (619) 421-1698 and mention the Musaraca family.

Tuesday, November 1
Mantas Unmanned Vehicle
For more information on the unmanned surface vehicle called "Mantas," visit TSSLeft.com.

Monday, October 31
Bike 50 At 50
A local man is cycling across the country with his dog, traveling through 50 states in the next 50 weeks to raise awareness and money for his favorite charities. Follow his journey by visiting www.bike50at50.com.

Watch Video Of Molly The Owl
The San Macros Barn Owls which became an internet sensation now have their own books. To watch video of the owls, click here.

Thursday, October 27
Tara Oceans Expedition
The Tara Oceans Expedition, in San Diego for the next three weeks, is an expedition that studies biodiversity in the world's oceans. To learn more about the expedition, click here.

Tuesday, October 25
Win Tickets To Dancing With The Stars
For a chance to win tickets to the final performance show of Dancing with the Stars on Nov. 21, 2011, click here.

'Call Out The Koala' Facebook Page
Students at CSU San Marcos have set up a Facebook page that takes on the controversial newspaper called The Koala. Click here to see the page.

Monday, October 24
La Mesa Robbery Forum
The La Mesa Police Department is hosting a Robbery Forum for business owners and employees working in La Mesa. The forum will provide information about robberies and how the police department can work with its business partners to address these crimes.

The community forum will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 1 from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. in the La Mesa Police Department's community room at 8085 University Ave., La Mesa, CA 91942.

If you would like to attend, please RSVP to Crime Prevention Specialist Erin Jones by phone at (619) 667-7545 or by email at ejones@ci.la-mesa.ca.us

UC Veterinary Medical Center Clinical Pharmacy Service
If you have questions about prescription drugs your pet needs, visit www.vetmed.ucdavis.edu/ucvmc_sd/index.cfm.

Friday, October 21
Geothermal Energy
Find out more about how geothermal energy works and is obtained by visiting geo-energy.org.

Trolley Renewal Project
The MTS' Trolley Renewal Project will lead to the closure of service in around the downtown area. For more information, click here.

Thursday, October 20
Taylor Farms Retail Announces Lettuce Recall
Taylor Farms Retail of Salinas is voluntarily recalling more than 3,200 cases of bagged salad blends shipped to several states, including California, due to salmonella cases possibly linked to the products. The recall includes products with "best by" dates from Oct. 18-21. The brands include Fresh Selections, Marketside and Taylor Farms. For more information on the recall, call 877-323-7374 or click here.

Help For Homeowners Facing Foreclosure
Across the country, Face to Face Outreach Events are being held to help homeowners save their homes from foreclosure. To find out how you can participate, visit hopenow.com.

Social Jobs Partnership
The U.S. Labor Department is using Facebook to match people with jobs. To find out more, click here.

Wednesday, October 19
West Health Investment Fund
A fund has been established for qualifying companies whose goals are to lower healthcare costs. Find out more about the unique initiative and how a company can apply by visiting www.westhealthfund.com.

Monday, October 17
Iams Home For The Holidays
The annual Iams Home for the Holidays campaign is hoping to find homes for 1.5 million orphaned pets this holiday season. To find a participating shelter near you, visit www.animalcenter.org/home4theholidays.

Saturday, October 15
SD Police Officers Assoc. Fund For Officer Jason Prokop
The San Diego Police Officers Association has established a trust fund for the family of Officer Jason Prokop, who was killed in a crash on Interstate 15 in Mira Mesa.

Donations can be mailed to:
Officer Jason Prokop Family Trust
c/o San Diego Police Officers Association
8388 Vickers Street
San Diego, CA 92111

Checks can be made payable to the San Diego Police Officers Association (SDPOA). Please write "Officer Jason Prokop" in the memo line. Any donations (100 percent) will go directly to the family.

You can also make a donation through the SDPOA's website.

Recalled Iceberg Lettuce Information
The FDA says River Ranch Fresh Foods out of Salinas, Calif. produced shredded lettuce that may be contaminated with listeria. The bags have a "use by" date of Oct. 14. Click here for more information.

Friday, October 14
Chula Vista Celebrates 100 Years
This weekend, the city of Chula Vista will have a huge festival to commemorate 100 years. For additional information, visit ChulaVista100.com.

Salon Meritage Memorial Fund
A memorial fund has been established for the loved ones of the victims in the Seal Beach salon shooting. To donate, visit www.salonmeritagefund.org.

Thursday, October 13
Crimemapping.com Concerned about crime in your neighborhood? Check to see where various crimes have been reported in your area, using the interactive map at Crimemapping.com.

Miracle Babies Annual 5K Walk/Run
Be a part of the Miracle Babies group's annual walk/run. Find out more information about the Nov. 13 event by clicking here.

MapQuest Vibe Ranks Neighborhoods
To see where MapQuest Vibe ranked your neighborhood, visit mqvibe.mapquest.com/

Insurance Institute For Highway Safety Ranks Booster Seats
To see which models are rated 'Best Bets,' please visit www.iihs.org/research/topics/boosters/

Wednesday, October 12
Chula Vista Police Officers Association Letter To Residents
The Chula Vista Police Officers Association mailed a letter to residents warning of a threat to public safety due to changes with the Chula Vista Police Department. Read the letter: Page 1 and Page 2.

Programs To Help Homeless Veterans
A number of programs are available to help military veterans who find themselves homeless. For further information, visit www.va.gov/homeless.

St. Vincent de Paul Village Asks For Donations
Find out how you can help feed hungry San Diegans. For more information, click here.

Tuesday, October 11
Tagg Pet Tracking Device
Snaptracs, a subsidiary of Qualcomm, is launching Tagg, which uses GPS technology to track your pets. For more information on the device, visit Tagg.com

Monday, October 10
CPUC Public Hearings On SDG&E Rate Hikes
The California Public Utilities Commission will be holding a series of public hearings regarding the San Diego Gas & Electric rate increases. Click here to see the schedule of hearings.

Federal Post-9/11 Loans For County Businesses
Click here to view a document that details the local businesses issued post-9/11 loans, as well as which loans were paid back or remain unpaid.

Love Your Block Project
Chula Vista residents can now get money to help revitalize their neighborhoods. The Love Your Block program will award money to groups of at least 10 neighbors looking to spruce up their block. For information on the Home Depot-sponsored grant, click here. Please note that Monday, Oct. 10 is the deadline to turn in applications.

Friday, October 7
San Diego Small Business Development Center
Learn what kind of help your small business can obtain by visiting www.sandiegosmallbiz.com.

Thursday, October 6
Save Palomar Mountain State Park
A campaign to help save Palomar Mountain State Park has begun. Find out more about the initiative by clicking here.

Wednesday, October 5
La Mesa Rides4Neighbors Program
The city of La Mesa has a new plan to keep drivers safe on the roads. The Rides4Neighbors program is helping seniors find other ways to get around without getting behind wheel. Click here to learn more.

Tuesday, October 4
Disneyland Park Annual Passholder Event
Disneyland is hosting two special events for its annual passholders. The events will take place October 12 and October 17 from 8 p.m. to midnight. The events will include a special performance of the Soundsational Parade, and some rides, stores and restaurants will be open. For more information, click here.

Monday, October 3
Suicide Prevention Resources
The following are helpful resources for suicide prevention:

USA National Suicide Hotline: 800-784-2433

Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 800-273-8255

San Diego County 24-Hour Crisis/Suicide Hotline: 800-479-3339

PDF: Suicide Prevention, Intervention and Postvention

Website: www.yellowribbonsd.org/pages/resource.htm

Website: www.glamforlife.org

Saturday, October 1
SD Police Officers Assoc. Fund For Officer Jason Prokop
The San Diego Police Officers Association has established a trust fund for the family of Officer Jason Prokop, who was killed in a crash on Interstate 15 in Mira Mesa.

Donations can be mailed to:
Officer Jason Prokop Family Trust
c/o San Diego Police Officers Association
8388 Vickers Street
San Diego, CA 92111

Checks can be made payable to the San Diego Police Officers Association (SDPOA). Please write "Officer Jason Prokop" in the memo line. Any donations (100 percent) will go directly to the family.

You can also make a donation through the SDPOA's website.

Friday, September 30
Escondido Sex Offender Alert List
The city of Escondido has an alert system for residents to find out the status of registered sex offenders in their city. For more information, click here.

Local Company Issues Recall Of Tomatoes
A San Diego company is recalling organic grape tomatoes from Mexico. For complete recall information, visit http://www.foodsafetynews.com/2011/09/salmonella-concern-prompts-grape-tomato-recall/.

SDG&E Public Meetings On Rate Increases
San Diego Gas & Electric is giving the public a chance to weigh in on the company's decision to increase rates. Meetings will be held:

October 10 at the Al Bahr Shriners Center, 5440 Kearny Mesa Road, San Diego. Meetings at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m.
October 11 in Chula Vista at the Comfort Inn and Suites, 632 E. Street, at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m.
October 12 in El Cajon at City Hall, 200 East Main, 2 p.m. and 7 p.m.
October 13 in Oceanside at the Civic Center Library, 330 N. Coast Highway. 2 p.m. and 7 p.m.

Thursday, September 29
Miramar Air Show
Find out more information on the Miramar Air Show (Sept. 30-Oct. 2) by visiting 10News.com's special section. Go to www.10news.com/miramar-air-show for important information, including parking and a schedule of events.

Scream Zone At Del Mar Fairgrounds
On Sept. 30, the Del Mar Fairgrounds opens its Scream Zone to the public. See what is in store for this year's version by visiting thescreamzone.com.

Chula Vista 'Green' Businesses
Chula Vista businesses are competing to go green and save money through a city program. For more information, click here.

President Offers Dinner To Winning Donors
Donate for your chance to win dinner with President Obama: click here for more details.

Taste Of Downtown San Diego Tonight
More than 45 restaurants are offering food samples in the 12th annual Taste Of Downtown. Click here for tickets.

Wednesday, September 28
Conrad Murray Trial
Get the latest information on the trial of Dr. Conrad Murray, who is accused in the death of pop star Michael Jackson, by clicking here.

Tuesday, September 27
10News Poll: San Diegans On City's Mayoral Race
A new 10News poll shows who San Diegans are supporting in the race to become the city's next mayor. Click here to view the entire poll.

Monday, September 26
Dead Sea Scrolls Go Online
See the 2,000-year-old Dead Sea Scrolls online for the first time by clicking here.

Contact Gov. Jerry Brown
If you wish to leave a note for Gov. Jerry Brown regarding state bills or other topics, visit govnews.ca.gov/gov39mail/mail.php.

Sunday, September 25
Support Childhood Cancer Research
A local organization called Max's Ring of Fire is raising funds for childhood cancer research. If you'd like to make a donation, visit the Max's Ring of Fire website or the Alex's Lemonade Stand website.

Friday, September 23
SDG&E Public Meetings On Rate Increases
San Diego Gas & Electric is giving the public a chance to weigh in on the company's decision to increase rates. Meetings will be held:

October 10 at the Al Bahr Shriners Center, 5440 Kearny Mesa Road, San Diego. Meetings at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m.
October 11 in Chula Vista at the Comfort Inn and Suites, 632 E. Street, at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m.
October 12 in El Cajon at City Hall, 200 East Main, 2 p.m. and 7 p.m.
October 13 in Oceanside at the Civic Center Library, 330 N. Coast Highway. 2 p.m. and 7 p.m.

Divorcing Women Turn Pain Into Profit
A website devoted to divorced women selling items from their married lives. For more information, please visit thedivorceesale.com.

Thursday, September 22
Our Greater San Diego Project
For more information on the Our Greater San Diego Vision project, visit OurGreaterSanDiegoVision.org.

Summit 4 Stem Cell
Non-embryonic stem cell research under way in San Diego could help Parkinson's disease patients. Learn more about the Summit 4 Stem Cell mission by visiting summit4stemcell.org.

Tuesday, September 20
Warrants Unsealed In Coronado Mansion Deaths
A judge has ordered the San Diego County Sheriff's Department search warrants in the death of Rebecca Zahau at a Coronado mansion owned by her former boyfriend, Jonah Shacknai, to be unsealed.

» Read Search Warrant 1: AT&T Wireless Records (PDF)

» Read Search Warrant 2: Items Seized From Mansion (PDF)

» Read Search Warrant 3: Verizon Wireless Records (PDF)

National Veterans Sports Clinic Schedule
For a schedule of events at the National Veterans Sports Clinic, click here.

Gov. Brown Contact Information
You can contact Gov. Jerry Brown about AB-688, which would prohibit sale of expired infant food and formula and over the counter medications.

Mailing address:
Governor Jerry Brown
c/o State Capitol, Suite 1173
Sacramento, CA 95814

Phone: (916) 445-2841
Fax: (916) 558-3160

San Diego Zoo Unveils Condor Cam
To get a peek into the San Diego Zoo's off-exhibit breeding facilities, click here.

Monday, September 19
Family Wants Rebecca Zahau Case Re-opened
To visit the Zahau family's website set up to raise awareness and funds, click here.

Friday, September 16
Veterans Affairs Summer Sports Clinic
The fourth annual Veterans Affairs Summer Sports Clinic will be held in San Diego from Sept. 18-23. Wounded veterans from around the country will participate in events that include track and field and surfing. Click here for more information.

Local Woman Develops Graywater System
A local woman's graywater system is saving her and other San Diegans hundreds of dollars on their water bills. For more information, visit www.h2o-me.com.

Thursday, September 15
U-T Volunteer for Education
10News' media partner the San Diego Union-Tribune has launched a massive volunteer effort to help county schools. Find out more about the "U-T Volunteer for Education" campaign and how you can get involved by visiting liveunited.org/take-action/volunteer.

Pension Reform Supporters Rally For Signatures
Pension reform supporters will be holding signature-gathering rallies at eight locations in the county from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday:

La Jolla Whole Foods at 8825 Villa La Jolla Dr.

Sports Arena Target at 3245 Sports Arena Blvd.

Trader Joes at 1092 University Ave.

Food 4 Less Market Creek at 312 Euclid Ave.

CMR Albertsons at 14340 Penasquitos Dr.

Walmart off CMB at 4840 Shawline St.

Navajo Keils at 7403 Jackson Dr.

Vons San Ysidro at 620 Dennery Rd.

Voters can also withdraw their name from the petition. If you'd like to withdraw your signature from the petition, you can submit your name, address and signature in a letter to the San Diego City Clerk stating, "I am writing to withdraw my name from the petition to qualify the ballot initiative called Comprehensive Pension Reform Initiative for San Diego."

Send the letter to: The City Clerk 202 C Street, MS-2A San Diego, CA 92101

Wednesday, September 14
Hotel To Replace Imperial Beach Seacoast Inn
Get a closer look at the new $30 million hotel that will replace Imperial Beach's Seacoast Inn. Click here for images of the project.

Tuesday, September 13
Nation's Top Universities
U.S. and World Report released its latest rankings of the nation's universities. To see where your favorite school ranks, click here.

Monday, September 12
Terrell Blake-Lopez Memorial Fund
A memorial fund has been set up to help offset the costs of transporting his body back to San Diego and a funeral. To donate, please visit http://the-mecca-life.blogspot.com/

Friday, September 9
Boil-Water Advisories Around SD County
The city of San Diego has issued an update to its boil-water advisory. The advisory applies to the following areas:

CARMEL MOUNTAIN RANCH: East of Interstate 15, south of Ted Williams Parkway, west of City of San Diego boundary, north of City of San Diego boundary (click here for streets affected)

COLLEGE ARE/COLLEGE GROVE: South of Interstate 8, east of Fairmount Avenue and 54th Street, north of state Route 94, west of 70th Street (click here for streets affected)

LA JOLLA: West of Interstate 5, south of La Jolla Parkway, north of Foothill Blvd. (click here for streets affected)

NORTH CITY/FLOWER HILL: North of Via de la Valle, east of I-5, west of city boundary. (click here for streets affected)

OTAY MESA: North of I-905, east of I-805, west of Brown Field, south of city boundary. This advisory only applies to customers who directly pay their water bills to the city of San Diego. Otay Water District customers are NOT included in this advisory. (click here for streets affected)

RANCHO BERNARDO: East of Hwy 15, north of Bernardo Hts Pkwy, west of city boundary and south of RB Road (click here for Rancho Bernardo Heights streets affected; click here for Rancho Bernardo streets affected)

SAN CARLOS: East of Golfcrest, north of Navajo, east of Lake Murray and west of city boundary (click here for first street list; click here for second street list; click here for third street list)

SCRIPPS RANCH: North of Miramar Lake, south of Scripps Poway Pkwy, west of city boundary and east of I-15. (click here for first street list; click here for second street list; click here for third street list; click here for Scripps Ranch/Stonebridge area)

TIERRASANTA: South of 52, west of city boundary, east of Santo Rd. and north of Clairemont Mesa Rd. (click here for streets affected)

Residents can call a boil-water advisory hotline at 619-515-3525. See a map of affected areas by clicking here. For an FAQ on boil water orders and what to do, click here.

File Claim Against SDG&E
Customers can file claims against SDG&E for losses sustained due to the power outage. SDG&E's president told 10News customers can submit claims regarding food that had to be thrown out, but the company's claims department will determine if the claims are payable. Visit www.sdge.com/customer/claims.shtml to learn how you can file a claim.

Justice For Rebecca Website
The family of Rebecca Zahau is asking for the public's help in continuing the investigation into her death. The family has set up a website explaining how the San Diego County Sheriff's Department decided her death was a suicide and why the family disagrees with that conclusion. For information, visit justiceforrebecca.org.

ABC10 To Air Shows Affected By Power Outage
ABC10 will air the two episodes of "Rookie Blue" that were scheduled to air Thursday night but preempted due to 10News' power outage coverage. Viewers can catch the episodes on ABC10 beginning Saturday morning at 2:15 a.m.

Emergency Supply Checklist
The Dept. of Homeland Security has a checklist for you and your family in the event of a major emergency. click here to see the checklist. (PDF format)

Wednesday, September 7
9/11 Teaching Resources
Pearson Online Learning Exchange is offering educators and the public tools to help teach children about the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. To see the tools available, visit www.onlinelearningexchange.com/content/products/remembering911.html.

Tuesday, September 6
Wampler Foundation
Learn more about Coronado resident Steve Wampler's foundation and his film "Wall: The Journey Up" by visiting rockonsteve.org.

Sunday, September 4
Elevated Fire Restrictions At Cleveland National Forest
Elevated fire restrictions were issued for the Cleveland National Forest on Sunday. For a full list of restrictions, visit the U.S. Forest Service website.

Thursday, September 1
POW Liberation Monument
A special statue recognizing prisoners of war will be officially dedicated on Sept. 16 at Miramar National Cemetery. For more information on the dedication and the statue, click here.

Public Comment Sought In Placement Of Sexually Violent Predator
State authorities are considering placing sexually violent predator Frank Johnson in an area in Campo. The public is urged to provide comment on the matter and can do so before an Oct. 14 hearing.

The public can provide comments until Oct. 3 about Johnson's proposed placement in Campo by: -- email at sdsafe@doj.ca.gov
-- phone at (858) 268-5300
-- mail at SVP Release/SAFE Task Force, 9425 Chesapeake Drive, San Diego, Calif., 92123

San Diego Food Bank
Thousands of San Diegans are in need of assistance when it comes to having food for themselves or their families. If you wish to donate to the San Diego Food Bank, visit their website at sandiegofoodbank.org.

Wednesday, August 31
County API Scores By School
According to state standards, performance of San Diego County schools continued to improve last year and remained above the California average. Click here to get the 2011 API score for your student’s school.

Search For Lost Da Vinci Painting
A team of UCSD scientists is leading the way in the search for a lost masterpiece by Leonardo Da Vinci. To donate to their efforts, visit kickstarter.com. For more information on the project, visit cisa3.calit2.net/patrons

Tax Delinquents In California
For a link to the state Board of Equalization's list of tax delinquents, click here.

Big Rig Dangers
The California Highway Patrol is warning drivers to be careful when they drive near tractor trailers. For more information, click here.

'Dancing With The Stars' Cast/Dancer Pairings
See the cast for the new season of ABC's "Dancing with the Stars," as well as the pro dancers they will be paired with. Click here to view the cast announcement.

Monday, August 29
Keep Your Home California
More than a dozen lenders (now including Bank of America) are part of a state program aimed at helping residents keep their homes by reducing mortgage principals. For more information, visit keepyourhomecalifornia.org or call 888-954-5337.

Friday, August 26
Hurricane Tracker
To track Hurricane Irene or to get more information on the storm, click here.

Surfing Madonna Collaboration
A recreation of the popular Surfing Madonna mosaic, and part of the original artwork, will be on display during the annual LeucadiArt Walk on Aug. 28. The free event runs from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. along Coast Highway 101 in Leucadia. To bid on the recreation of the Surfing Madonna, click here.

Thursday, August 25
Innocence Project
The Innocence Project is a group that works to exonerate individuals who have been wrongly convicted of crimes. Learn more about the group's efforts by visiting www.innocenceproject.org.

Wednesday, August 24
Get Well Cards For Officer Jarred Slocum
If you'd like to send a get well card for El Cajon police officer Jarred Slocum, who was shot in the head during a shootout in El Cajon last Sunday, mail them to this address:

Get Well Cards For Officer Jarred Slocum
PO Box 1397
Alpine, CA 91903

County Launches "Eight Signs of Terrorism" Campaign
To watch the video showing the eight signs of terrorism, click here.

South Bay Pond
To find out more about the massive restoration project returning old salt ponds to San Diego Bay, click here.

Thursday, August 23
Help Woman Who Lost Mother, Baby
A woman whose mother and baby were killed by her husband also lost all of her pictures and other possessions in a fire he set. If you have photos of Alyssa Rakov's family, she is asking you to friend her on Facebook and let her know. click here.

A fundraiser to help Alyssa is scheduled for Thursday at 6 p.m. at Hooleys Irish Pub & Grill in Rancho San Diego.

Treatment Fund For Injured El Cajon Police Officer
A treatment fund has been set up for injured ECPD Officer Jarred Slocum. To donate, please visit: El Cajon Federal Credit Union 266 S. Magnolia El Cajon, CA 92020 Attn: Officer Jarred Slocum

Monday, August 22
Skydiving Innovations
A group of local former military skydivers fly a massive American flag. Learn more about Skydiving Innovations by visiting skydivinginnovations.com. See the group in action by clicking here.

Chula Vista "Read To Swim" Program
The city of Chula Vista is offering a new program that rewards children who read with swim lessons at either of the city’s two pools. For additional information on the program, click here.

Friday, August 19
Troop Transition Program
The Troop Transition program is helping military members as they transition back to civilian jobs. Learn more about the program and the training they provide by visiting TroopTransition.com.

Secrecy Kills
A new documentary focusing on the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks is set to be released on the 10-year anniversary. Find out more about the film by going to secrecykills.com.

Thursday, August 18
Halloween Store Hiring
A Halloween store is looking to fill 120 positions in San Diego County. To apply, visit www.halloween-adventure.com.

Proposed Boundaries For SD Council Districts
The Redistricting Commission is allowing the public to weigh in on a new council redistricting map. To see the proposed boundaries, click here (go to page 26 for the latest proposal map).

Pat Brown Featured In San Diego Woman Magazine
10News weather anchor Pat Brown is on the cover and featured on the current issue of San Diego Woman Magazine. Click here to read her feature.

'Options For California Homeowners' Program
The San Diego Law Library and the Chula Vista Public Library are partnering to give options to homeowners who owe more than their home is worth. To register for the free program "The U.S. Housing Crisis: Options for California Homeowners" email refdesk@sdcpll.org or call the South Bay Branch of the San Diego Public Law Library at (619) 691-4929.

Wednesday, August 17
La Jolla Teen Displays Trick-Shot Skills
The basketball trick-shots of 15-year-old La Jolla resident Ryan Marshall have made him an Internet sensation. Click here to see Ryan's shot-making skills.

Disneyland Wait Time App
Disneyland visitors can now use an application to help find park hours, show times and line wait updates. Click here to view the app features and to download.

KOGO AM Looking For Children Born On 9/11
KOGO AM 600 is trying to locate San Diego children born on Sept. 11, 2001, to participate in a documentary titled "D-O-B 9-11." To learn more about the project and how to participate, visit www.kogo.com/common/911documentary/dob911.html.

Surfing Madonna Collaboration
The artist behind the "Surfing Madonna" mosaic and a Carlsbad artist have collaborated on a piece of art to be put up for auction. Learn how you can bid on the artwork by clicking here. Watch a behind-the-scenes video of the "Surfing Madonna Collaboration" here.

County Announces More Than 900 Unclaimed Refunds
San Diego County may owe you money, so click here to see the county's list of residents or businesses who might be able to collect.

Tuesday, August 16
Obama Joins Foursquare
President Obama will be checking in from the various places he visits using the Foursquare application. Follow Obama by visiting foursquare.com/whitehouse.

County Announces More Than 900 Unclaimed Refunds
San Diego County may owe you money, so click here to see the county's list of residents or businesses who might be able to collect.

Palm Weevils In SD County
Officials are asking anyone who has seen weevils to contact the state Department of Food and Agriculture's toll free pest hotline at 800-491-1899 or 610-698-1046.

State Redistricting California Maps
The state of California may look very different if a proposed redistricting map is approved. Click here to see the maps.

Monday, August 15
2011 Standardized Test Scores
See how students in school districts across the state did on 2011 standardized tests by visiting the state's department of education's website.

Help Liam Houck
A San Diego military family is in need of help for their son who suffers from End Stage Renal Failure. For information on how to help Liam Houck, visit cotaforliamh.com.

Wednesday, August 10
Free Starbucks Coffee Via Man's Experiment
A man's social media experiment could get you free coffee at Starbucks. Learn more about Jonathan Stark's interesting experiment and how you can get free coffee by visiting jonathanstark.com/card.

Mobile App For Hotel Rooms
Get personalized hotel room recommendations, floor maps, reviews and pictures with this App for your mobile phone. To download it, click here

Tuesday, August 9
Operation Iraqi Freedom Memorial Wall
Click here to see video and images of a memorial in Iraq set up for those who lost their lives in Operation Iraqi Freedom.

Pertussis Booster Clinics
Pertussis booster (Tdap) clinics are being held throughout the county to help parents meet a new state law requiring middle and high school students to show proof of the immunization during registration this year. Click here for a list of locations and times the vaccine is being offered.

Monday, August 8
Local Dog In "Annie" Up For Adoption
A 5-year-old dog named "Mocha" in a local production of "Annie" is now up for adoption. Applications are available at SDDAC.org and can be faxed for (760) 431-8401 or delivered to the shelter at 2481 Palomar Airport Road in Carlsbad.

Sunday, August 7
SD Police Officers Assoc. Fund For Jeremy Henwood
The San Diego Police Officers Association has set up a trust fund to benefit the family of Officer Jeremy Henwood, who was shot as he sat in his patrol car in City Heights in August.

Donors are asked to make checks payable to the SDPOA Charity Fund -- with Officer Jeremy Henwood written on the memo line -- and send them to the association's offices at 8388 Vickers St., San Diego, CA 92111. Donations can also be made online at http://www.sdpoa.org/sdpoa-contactus.aspx.

Kohl's Encinitas Job Fair
A new Kohl's store in Encinitas will be hosting a job fair from Aug. 7 to Aug. 11 at the La Costa Resort and Spa, which is located at 2100 Costa Del Mar Road, Carlsbad, CA 92009. Here are the date and times of the job fair:

Aug. 7 from 10:45 a.m. to 6:15 p.m.

Aug. 8 from 10:45 a.m. to 6:15 p.m.

Aug. 9 from 12:15 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Aug. 10 from 8:45 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Aug. 11 from 8:45 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

For more information, call (877) 639-5645 or visit KohlsCareers.com

Hand Up Youth Food Pantry
To make a donation to the Hand Up Youth Food Pantry:

Drop non-perishable food donations off at JFS–Turk Family Center, located at 8804 Balboa Avenue, San Diego 92123. Hours are Monday-Thursday, 8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m., and Friday, 8:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m.

(Those donating are asked to call ahead at 858-637-3088 to schedule a tour of the pantry.)

To volunteer to conduct a food drive, contact Josh Cohen at 858-637-3356 or email joshco@jfssd.org. You can also visit JFSSD.org.

Friday, August 5
Cargill Recalls Ground Turkey Linked To Salmonella Cases
Food manufacturer Cargill has recalled ground turkey meat linked to dozens of salmonella cases nationwide. See which Cargill products are being recalled by clicking here.

National Veterans Transition Services REBOOT Program
The National Veterans Transition Services' REBOOT program is aimed at helping servicemembers with their lives after military service. Learn more about the program by visiting www.nvtsi.org/?p=548.

Sweetwater High School New Building To Be Unveiled
On Saturday, Aug. 6, a celebration will be held at Sweetwater High School to unveil its new building. For information on the event, click here.

Knott's Berry Farm Hiring For Halloween Event
Knott's Berry Farm is looking for workers to help with their upcoming Halloween event. Find out how you can apply by clicking here.

Thursday, August 4
Operation Promise
The nonprofit group Operation Promise, Inc. helps families of Marines wounded in combat. Find out how you can help the group or learn more about their upcoming fundraising events by visiting operationpromiseinc.org.

Safe Seniors San Diego
For advice on hiring an in-home caregiver, recognizing the signs and reporting suspected elder abuse, visit safeseniorssandiego.com.

Chargers 2011 Training Camp Practice Schedule
The Chargers have started training camp practices, with a total of 10 practices open to the public, including an evening practice at Qualcomm Stadium on August 3. FanFest 2011 will be at Qualcomm Stadium on August 6.

Schedule of practices open to the public:

Aug. 6	4-6 p.m.
Aug. 7	10-1 p.m.
Aug. 9	4-6 p.m.
Aug. 10	4-6 p.m.
Aug. 11	4-6 p.m.
Aug. 12	4-6 p.m.

Wednesday, August 3
Top 100 Places In America To Live In 2011
RelocateAmerica has identified the top 100 American cities to live in. Click here for the list.

Scientists Develop '40-Day Forecast'
Learn how scientists at the Scripps Institution of Oceanography and local private company, EarthRisk, created a system that can predicting a heat-wave or cold-snap 7 to 40 days in advance. Visit explorations.ucsd.edu/around-the-pier/2010/earthrisk.

Tuesday, August 2
Purina Cat Food Recall
Purina has recalled some of its cat food because of possible salmonella contamination. For more information, visit Purina.com

Vote For Ricochet In Hero Dog Awards
Ricochet is a local dog who helps special needs children and people with disabilities surf. He needs your vote to be the American Human Society's Top Hero Dog. Just visit HeroDogAwards.org, create an account, and vote for Ricochet.

National Night Out
To find out what Sheriff's deputies will be doing around the county in honor or the annual event, click here.

Monday, August 1
Ramona Transportation Study
A research study in Ramona will ask residents about their transportation needs in the community. Volunteers are needed for training and orientation at the Ramona Library on Aug. 6. For more information on how to volunteer, contact LaVonna Connelly at lavonna@connelly.com.

Friday, July 29
Care Packages For Troops
Click here to find out how you can send a care package to a U.S. servicemember as part of the "America Cares Summer 2011" program by the group Honoring Our Troops. Please note that it will cost $15 to ship each package.

Tuesday, July 26
Affordable Housing Development Interest List
An interest list will be opened on July 26 at 8:30 a.m. for 65 affordable housing units at a development on 15th and Commercial streets in the East Village. To obtain and submit a pre-application, visit fatherjoesvillage.org or call 619-687-1074.

McDonald's Announces Happy Meal Changes
To check out nutritional information about McDonald's Happy Meals, click here.

Monday, July 25
Small Dogs Seeking Homes
A local organization needs your help to find permanent homes for small dogs who can no longer live with their original owner. Visit BichonFurKids.org for more information.

Tour Offered For Water Reclamation Plant
The city of San Diego is inviting residents to tour the North City Water Reclamation Plant in Miramar, where testing to turn wastewater into drinking water is under way. To register for a tour, visit www.purewatersd.org/tours.shtml.

Friday, July 22
City's Property Auctions Online
City of San Diego property seized, found or in surplus are being put up for auction. See what is available by visiting propertyroom.com.

Comic-Con 2011
Want to know what's going on at this year's Comic-Con? Click here for 10News.com's special section and to send us your Comic-Con photos!

'It's Up To Us' San Diego
A campaign to educate San Diego County about various mental health-related issues is ongoing. Learn more by visiting www.up2sd.org or calling 800-479-3339.

Thursday, July 21
La Jolla Estate For Passion 4 K.I.D.S.
Profits from the sale of a $16 million La Jolla mansion will be shared with Passion 4 K.I.D.S., a charity that has been helping injured toddler Izaiah Wallis and his family find a new home. To learn more about the home or to arrange a private tour, call 858-429-4450 or visit www.estateinlajolla.com. A silent auction will be held, with items listed on the website.

Wednesday, July 20
East County Animal Rescue
To find out how you can help feral cats struggling with fish hooks, visit EastCountyAnimalRescue.org.

Opening Day At Del Mar 2011
Opening Day at the Del Mar Racetrack is here. Visit 10News.com's special section to find the latest information and submit your pictures from Opening Day.

Tuesday, July 19
Saving America's Mustangs
For more information on what you can do to help save wild mustangs, visit SavingAmericasMustangs.org

Friday, July 15
San Diego Pride Parade 2011
The San Diego LGBT Pride Parade will be held this Saturday starting at 11 a.m. For information on the parade, including what streets will be in use, visit sdpride.org/parade.htm.

Robotic Submarine Competition
More than 200 students from around the world are in Point Loma this weekend for a competition that could lead to a career in unmanned underwater vehicles. For more information, visit www.robosub.org.

Chula Vista Energy Efficient Homes Program
Chula Vista homeowners who live in homes that are not energy efficient can "go green" through a new program being offered through the city. For information on the Better Building Neighborhood Program, click here. A special block party will be held in the Rancho del Rey Saturday in honor of the program. click here for information on the block party.

Step Up San Diego
Step Up San Diego is a community-wide, multi-media collaborative connecting the business, nonprofit, government, higher education and philanthropic sectors to increase confidence, capacity and giving in San Diego. click here to visit their website.

Thursday, July 13
Carmageddon Animated Video
The 405 shutdown is expected to cause so much discomfort many are calling it "carmageddon." Take a humorous look at how it impacting people with this animated video.

Wednesday, July 13
"The Bachelor" Casting Call In SD
ABC's "The Bachelor" will be holding a casting call in San Diego. It will be held on Friday, July 22 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Paradise Point Resort and Spa. For more information, visit the "Bachelor" website.

Convention Center Expansion
To look at the proposed expansion for the San Diego Convention Center and to comment on the proposal, log onto VisitSanDiego.com

Alvarez Family Memorial Fund
A memorial fund has been set up for the Alvarez family of Chula Vista. To contribute, visit a Chase Bank branch and reference account # 942985300.

Tuesday, July 12
Stand Down For Homeless Veterans
The Veterans Village of San Diego's Stand Down assists homeless military veterans. To learn more about the effort (which runs July 15-17), visit www.vvsd.net/standdown.htm.

Affordable Homes In El Cajon
The city of El Cajon has established a program that offers affordable, brand-new housing. For more information on this program, click here or call 619-857-6991.

Removing 'Ghost Nets'
A group of divers from the Ocean Defenders Alliance will be removing abandoned nets off the Coronado Islands on Tuesday. For more information about the Ocean Defenders Alliance, visit their website at Ocean Defenders Alliance.

DyoCore Wind Solar Generator
The DyoCore company has generators that can produce energy in low turbulent winds. Learn more by clicking here.

NASA Dinner Recipe
Scientists at NASA’s Johnson Space Center in Houston have prepared a special "All-American Meal" for the final space shuttle crew as the iconic American spacecraft makes its last voyage. For a list of NASA’s recipes click here.

Betty Ford Memorial
A week of services for Ford begins Tuesday in Palm Desert. The government has set up a web site with all of the tributes scheduled this week in her honor. http://bettyfordmemorial.com/

Monday, July 11
National Motor Vehicle Title Information System
The National Motor Vehicle Title Information System includes information about cars from junk and salvage yards, auto recyclers and insurance companies. Click here for the link.

MTS 125th Anniversary
Join MTS at several transit stations in July and pick up a special anniversary gift! To see the dates and transit stations, visit http://www.sdmts.com/anniversary.asp.

Friday, July 8
Chase Job Hiring Event
Chase will be having a job hiring event at the Hilton San Diego Del Mar Conference Center on 15575 Jimmy Durante Boulevard. It will be held on Tuesday, July 19 from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Applicants must RSVP to the event by July 15 by e-mailing chase.recruiting@chase.com. These are the available positions: tellers, personal bankers, assistant branch managers, branch managers, loan officers, business bankers, financial advisers and mortgage loan operations personnel.

Fundraiser For Conrad Murphy
A benefit concert will be held for Conrad Murphy, who was injured in a head-on crash in Fallbrook. The concert will be held on Saturday, July 16 from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Bates Nut Farm in Valley Center. For more details, click here for a PDF.

Space Shuttle Atlantis Lifts Off
To get a behind-the-scenes look at Space Shuttle mission preparations click here.

Thursday, July 7
Operation Homefront Southern California
To help local military families in need, visit OperationHomefront.net/SoCal.

Wednesday, July 6
Spanish Art Exhibit At San Diego Museum Of Art
For more information about the new exhibit at San Diego Museum of Art, "From El Greco to Dalí: Great Spanish Masters from the Pérez Simón Collection," click here.

Miramar Clean Greens
The Miramar Greenery is now providing San Diegans with free landscaping mulch. Click here for more information.

Tuesday, July 5
Research On Military Sexual Trauma
A new report details sexual assault in the military. To read the findings, click here.

Chula Vista Police Department Storefront
Chula Vista Police open its first storefront office at local mall. For more information, click here or click here for a PDF.

Monday, July 4
Poster Helps Soldiers With PTSD
A patriotic poster is helping combat PTSD. The poster, which features a golden retriever in an Uncle Sam hat, reads "Dog Bless America." For every 5,000 "likes" on Dog Bless USA's Facebook page, a dog is given to a veteran with PTSD. Click here to "like" Dog Bless USA's Facebook page.

ESPY Award Voting for Stephen Wampler
To vote for Stephen Wampler, visit The ESPYS website and click "get started," then "vote by category" and click "male athlete with a disability" and vote!

Sunday, July 3
Tall Ships-Sail To Catalina On The Californian
Come and sail on the tall ship, Californian. For more information, click here.

Saturday, July 2
USPS Locations Near North Park Station
The post office location in North Park on Grim Avenue closed on Saturday. Here's a list of seven other facilities near that station that are still available for retail services:

Hillcrest Station - 3911 Cleveland Avenue, San Diego, CA 92103

City Heights Station - 4193 University Avenue, San Diego, CA 92105

John Adams Station - 3288 Adams Avenue, San Diego ,CA 92116

Mission Valley Postal Store - 1640 Camino del Rio, San Diego, CA 92108

Downtown Station - 815 E Street, San Diego, CA 92101

Horton Plaza Postal Store - 51 Horton Plaza, San Diego, CA 92101

Southeastern Station - 2777 Logan Avenue, San Diego, CA 92113

4th Of July Celebrations
To learn about Independence Day celebrations around the county from our media partner, the U-T, click here.

2011 San Diego County Fair
The 2011 San Diego County Fair, presented by Albertsons/Sav-on, begins June 10 and lasts until July 4. To find out more about this year's fair, click here.

Thursday, June 30
Dog Bites By Breed In SD County
San Diego County's Department of Animal Services has a list of dog bites by breed from July 1, 2009 to June 30, 2011. See the complete list by clicking here. NOTE: According to Animal Services, the breed listed as "Xoloitzcuintle" refers to an unknown breed of dog that Animal Services was not able to locate or capture.

To view images of the top 10 dog biters by breed, click here.

Most, Least Expensive Colleges In US
A new website is identifying the most and least expensive colleges in the nation. To see which schools were listed, visit collegecost.ed.gov.

US Customs And Border Protection Hiring Officers
Customs And Border Protection announced they looking to hire officers to help at ports of entry. To find out more about the positions, including how to apply, salary and other requirements, click here.

Water Purification Demonstration Project
San Diego hopes to recycle millions of gallons of wastewater into clean drinking water. Learn more about the initiative by going to PureWaterSD.org.

Property Taxes
For more information on how and where to pay your property taxes, click here.

Jetpack Flights Offered In Newport Beach
Learn how to fly with a special jetpack device! For more information, click here.

Wednesday, June 29
IB Salt Fields
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is restoring portions of San Diego Bay to its original state. Click here for more information.

Tuesday, June 28
Paradise Valley Hospital's Washing Hands Video
Employees at Paradise Valley Hospital created a music video to get more people in the hospital to wash their hands. Click here to watch the video.

Monday, June 27
Scan IT
Scan IT is a device that allows customers to scan groceries while shopping. For more information, please visit the Scan IT website.

Donate To San Marcos Fireworks
Donations are being accepted to the San Marcos Fourth of July Fund for the fireworks display. Donations may be sent to San Marcos Fourth of July Fund, 3 Civic Center Drive, San Marcos, CA 92069. Online donations are accepted at San-Marcos.net. Contributions will be accepted until July 11.

Thursday, June 23
'Harry Potter' Author Unveils 'Pottermore' Website
J.K. Rowling, the author of the highly successful "Harry Potter" series, has started a new website that will sell digital versions of the "Potter" books, as well as connect fans of the series. Sign up for access to the website by visiting www.pottermore.com.

Goats For Hire
Goats are fast becoming a "green" way to protect against wildfires and erosion. Learn how a goat can help you by visiting www.hire-a-goat.com.

Get Nationwide Education Data
The Federal Education Budget Project allows access to education data from around the country. Visit edbudgetproject.org for more information.

Wednesday, June 22
San Diego County Cool Zones
County officials have established "cool zones" this summer, mainly for seniors or disabled citizens trying to beat the heat. Find out where the nearest cool zone is by clicking here.

Techno Power Safety Report
Click here to view the May 2011 safety report for the Techno Power ride. The Techno Power ride somehow malfunctioned at the San Diego County Fair Tuesday, resulting in 2 injuries.

Tuesday, June 21
Military Dog Adoptions
Learn how you can adopt a military working dog by visiting: www.militaryworkingdogadoptions.com or www.uswardogs.org.

Sunday, June 19
Donate To Passion 4 K.I.D.S.
To find out how you can help baby Izaiah Wallis, who was injured in a DUI crash, and other children in need, visit Passion4Kids.com.

Public Meeting For I-805 Park-and-Ride Station
Caltrans is holding a public meeting to discuss a park-and-ride station that is being proposed for the northeast corner of East Palomar Street and Interstate 805 in Chula Vista. The meeting will be held on Thursday, June 23 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Boys & Girls Club of Chula Vista, which is located at 1301 Oleander Ave., Chula Vista, CA 91911.

Flood Control Maintenance Community Meetings
The city of San Diego is hosting community meetings on the city's revised plan to clear storm channels.

July 6 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Otay Mesa/Nestor Branch Library

July 7 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Encanto Recreation Center

July 12 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the City Heights/Weingart Branch Library

July 13 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Serra Mesa/Kearny Mesa Branch Library

July 14 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Pacific Beach Recreation Center

July 19 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Mira Mesa Branch Library

July 20 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Carmel Valley Recreation Center

July 21 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Allied Gardens Recreation Center (co-hosted with Coastkeeper)

Friday, June 17
Parents For Addiction Treatment And Healing
A nonprofit advocacy organization of parents is working to educate the public about the true nature of addiction. Visit anewpathsite.org for more information.

Academy Of Motion Picture Arts And Sciences
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences is extending invitations to 178 artists and executives. See the list here.

Thursday, June 16
Chrysler Recalls Vehicles Due To Steering Issues
Some 2011 Chrysler, Dodge, and Jeep vehicles are being recalled due to possible problems with steering columns. Click here to see the list of cars recalled.

Wednesday, June 15
Benefit Concert For Conrad Murphy
A benefit concert will be held on July 16 for Valley Center High School graduate Conrad Murphy, who is recovering from a devastating automobile accident. Find out more about the concert by clicking here.

Tuesday, June 14
Denny's Partnering With Veterans Village
On Wednesday, from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m., participating Denny's locations will be donating 15 percent of their proceeds during those hours to the Veterans Village of San Diego. For a list of the participating Denny's locations, click here.

Track Flights To, From Palomar Airport
Carlsbad residents can track flights coming from and going to McLellan-Palomar Airport. Click here to view the map.

Monday, June 13
Discount Drug Program
San Diegans can now get deep discounts on medication. The program will help residents save as much as 65% on prescriptions. To find out more, visit Coast2CoastRX.com/sd.

Equinox Center 2011 Dashboard Report - Waste Disposal
For a complete list of which local cities are tossing the most trash and a look at possible trash solutions, click here and go to page 28.

High Speed Rail Workshops
Major discussions are happening this week on the high speed rail system that could ultimately be expanded to San Diego.

Meetings Will Be Held:
Today: California Center for the Arts, 340 N. Escondido Blvd., Escondido. 4 p.m.-7 p.m. 4-7 p.m.
Tuesday: Scripps Miramar Ranch Library, 10301 Scripps Lake Dr., Scripps Ranch. 3:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m.
Wednesday: Metropolitan Operations Complex II, Auditorium, 9192 Topaz Way, Kearny Mesa. 5 p.m-8 p.m.
Thursday: Ballard Parent Center, 2375 Congress Street, Old Town. 4 p.m.-7 p.m.
June 30: University Towne Center, 4545 La Jolla Village Dr., San Diego. 4 p.m.-7 p.m.

Friday, June 10
2011 San Diego County Fair
The 2011 San Diego County Fair, presented by Albertsons/Sav-on, begins June 10 and lasts until July 4. To find out more about this year's fair, click here.

Free Housing Help Event
A major help event for struggling homeowners has come to San Diego. More than 150 mortgage counselors have set up shop at the Convention Center. They are offering free advice and help for homeowners facing foreclosure or who are in need of a loan modification. Visit www.naca.com for more information about this event.

Redistricting California Maps
An independent citizen's panel has released its draft for the redistricting of California. The panel's commissioner says the districts were created based on geography, ethnicity and economic interests, and not politics. See the maps by clicking here. The final maps will be certified in August.

Thursday, June 9
Donate To Passion 4 K.I.D.S.
To find out how you can help baby Izaiah Wallis, who was injured in a DUI crash, and other children in need, visit Passion4Kids.com.

Wednesday, June 8
Delinquent Taxpayers
Every year, the State Franchise Tax Board puts together a list of the top 250 taxpayers with state income tax liens who owe a combined $180 million to the state. Click here to see the list.

Lake Murray Fireworks
The annual Fourth of July show at Lake Murray needs to raise $20,000 by June 15. You can donate to the event by visiting the NavajoEvents.com.

Dad Dresses in Costume To Embarrass Son
Stay at home dad Dale Price dressed up in costumes for 170 days while getting his son off to school. Check out more of Dale's creative costumes here.

Tuesday, June 7
USS Midway Museum
The Midway Museum celebrates its 7th anniversary. Find out more about the museum by visiting midway.org.

DMV Renewal Changes
To find out what to do if you haven't received your registration renewal notice, click here.

Monday, June 6
Video Of Mira Mesa Boy Goes Viral
A video of 4-year-old Mira Mesa boy's performance as a Warbler from the hit show "Glee" has gone viral on YouTube. To watch the video, click here.

Donate To Family Of Bus Stop Crash Victim
Vanessa Shane was killed and her son and boyfriend were hurt after a car crashed into them while they were standing at a bus stop. To help the Shane family pay for their daughter's funeral and their grandson's long term care, you can send a monetary donation to:

Shane Family Trust Fund
GWC (Golden West Conference)
P.O. Box 99610
San Diego, CA 92169

Auction To Have Lunch With Warren Buffett
If you'd like to bid in an online auction to have lunch with investor Warren Buffett, visit LunchWithWarrenBuffett.com.

Saturday, June 4
Wings Over Gillespie Field
From June 3 to 5, Air Group One, the San Diego wing of the Commemorative Air Force will present their 16th annual "Wings Over Gillespie" air show at Gillespie Field in El Cajon. For more information and a schedule of events, visit the Wings Over Gillespie website.

Friday, June 3
Imperial Beach Summer Camp
The Boys & Girls Club of Imperial Beach will host its annual seven-week summer day camp beginning June 27. The camp includes trips to the pool, Cabrillo National Monument and free lunch for children under 18 years of age.

Members pay $90 for the week, or $25 a day, while nonmembers pay $35 for the day or $100 for the week. Payment can be made with cash or ATM/debit card. Checks are not accepted. For more information or to sign up, visit in person or call 619-424-2266, ext 224.

Rady Children's Hospital Eating Disorders Clinic
Rady Children's Hospital has opened a clinic to help those suffering from eating disorders. For information on the clinic, click here.

Local Woman In Need Of Lung Transplant
A woman whose family has made many contributions to the community is in need of a lung transplant. Katie Bischoff-Howell needs a lobe for a transplant to save her life. Donors must be Type A or O blood, 5 feet 9 inches or taller and between the ages of 18-55. Donors can be male or female, and a test involves a swab of the mouth. To find out how you can help, call 760-580-1698.

Rock 'N' Roll Marathon Course
The San Diego Rock 'n' Roll Marathon takes place Sunday, June 5. Find out what streets will be closed due to the event by clicking here. For information on the event, visit runrocknroll.competitor.com/san-diego.

Thursday, June 2
Alvarez Family Memorial Fund
An account has been set up to help pay for the funeral arrangements for the Alvarez family of Chula Vista. To contribute, visit a Chase Bank branch and reference account # 942985300.

Nominate A Hometown Hero
The San Diego County Fair is looking for hometown heroes. Up to 125 nominees will be selected to participate in a parade on the Fourth of July. To find out how you can nominate someone or to learn more about the events, click here.

Wednesday, June 1
I-15 Express Lanes To Be Closed
Starting Saturday, June 18, Interstate 15 express lanes between state Route 56 and state Route 163 will be closed as part of a nine-day project that will add more express lanes to the stretch.

Auction For 'Balloon Boy' Balloon
For your chance to own a piece of history, visit balloonboyflyingsaucer.com and bid on the balloon used in the infamous 2009 "Balloon Boy" incident.

Gulf War Syndrome Research
Researchers are looking for Desert Storm veterans for a study on illnesses linked to the first Gulf War. Click here to find out how to participate.

Caltrans Warns Commuters About I-15 Closure
Check for closures on your drive at dot.ca.gov.

Laptop Battery Recall
Hewlett-Packard has announced a battery recall. To find out more, click here.

Monday, May 30
World War II Bomber Museum Visits San Diego
Famous aircraft from World War II are on display at Gillespie Field. The restored bombers give the public an up-close look at aviation history. Go to AZCAF.org for more information.

“Museum Marathon” at Balboa Park
Follow two San Diegans on their 26-day "Museum Marathon" at Balboa Park. They’ll share their adventure by blogging, tweeting and posting Facebook and video updates. You can visit BalboaPark.org or Facebook to keep up with their updates.

Museum Visits Free For Military Members
The second annual Blue Star Museums program has 17 San Diego museums participating. The offer runs from Memorial Day to Labor Day, and active-duty military, including reservists and members of the National Guard, can present their identification for entrance for them and as many as five immediate family members. Go to www.arts.gov/bluestarmuseums to see a list of participating museums.

Wounded Warriors Get New Homes
Donate time or money to homes military veterans by visiting www.homesforourtroops.org.

Sunday, May 29
More Sand For County Beaches?
More sand could be added to San Diego County beaches next summer. Here's a list of the 10 beaches that could get more sand, according to SANDAG's final environmental impact report for the project:

Receiver Site	Pref. Alternative 2-R (Cubic Yards)	Alternative 1 (Cubic Yards)	Alternative 2 (Cubic Yards)
Oceanside	420,000	420,000	420,000
North Carlsbad	225,000	225,000	225,000
South Carlsbad North	158,000	158,000	220,000
South Carlsbad South	0	0	142,000
Batiquitos	118,000	118,000	118,000
Leucadia	117,000	117,000	117,000
Moonlight Beach	105,000	105,000	105,000
Cardiff	101,000	101,000	101,000
Solana Beach	360,000	146,000	360,000
Torrey Pines	245,000	245,000	245,000
Mission Beach	N/A	N/A	N/A
Imperial Beach	650,000	120,000	650,000
Total	2,499,000	1,755,000	2,703,000

Friday, May 27
Crossing Of America
A historic cross-country journey kicked off Memorial Day Friday with a start at the USS Midway Museum. All of the money raised will go to organizations that support of wounded warriors and their families. For more information on Crossing of America, visit crossingofamerica.org.

Help For Military Veterans
Veterans in need of benefits information or other assistance can email sdvso.hhsa@sdcounty.ca.gov.

Wednesday, May 25
National High School Rankings
San Diego took high marks in the Washington Post’s 2011 High School Challenge, placing 14 local schools in the top 2,000 schools across the nation. Click here to see if your high school made the rankings.

San Diego County Beaches Graded
To find out how your favorite local beach scored on the latest Heal the Bay report card, click here.

Three Voyages To Paradise Exhibit
For more information on the "Three Voyages To Paradise" art exhibit at the San Diego Maritime Museum, visit the museum's website.

Expedition Impossible
Three San Diegans compete on Summer ABC reality competition. Follow the trio by visiting www.facebook.com/themoderngypsies or twitter.com/#!/modern_gypsies

Tuesday, May 24
Teaching Jobs At L.A. Unified School District
For a list of teaching openings that are at LAUSD or throughout the state, visit TeachInLA.com or EdJoin.org.

Monday, May 23
Build Your Own Straw Bale Home
Attend a free workshop to learn how to build a super-efficient, beautiful, eco-friendly home made of straw. For more information on those workshops, visit OliveBranchGBS.com or SimpleConstruct.net

Algae As Alternative Fuel
Local scientists are growing algae in hopes of reducing America's dependence on foreign oil. For more information, visit the San Diego Center for Algae Biotechnology website or Sapphire Energy San Diego.

Saturday, May 21
Fundraiser for Jordan Hickey
A fundraiser is being held on Saturday for Jordan Hickey, who was killed in a shooting in National City in April. The event is being held at Jimmy's by the Park at 333 3rd Avenue in Chula Vista and will run until 8 p.m. The owners of the restaurant will be donating 50 percent of the proceeds to help keep the public informed of Hickey's death until all suspects in the shooting are caught.

Friday, May 20
7th Annual Brotherhood Of Marine Riders Poker Run
For information on the motorcycle rally and poker run being held Saturday for injured service members, click here.

Cox Celebrity Championship
To find out about Drew Brees' celebrity charity event click here.

CDC Prepares For Zombie Apocalypse
To read the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's tongue-in-cheek zombie disaster tips, click here.

Thursday, May 19
City Unveils Complaint App
The city of San Diego has created an application that allows users to send in complaints to the city. To learn how to install the San Diego 311 smartphone application or widget, click here.

Casting For ABC's 'Wipeout'
Think you have what it takes to be on ABC's Wipeout? Visit ABC.com to read how you can become a contestant.

Chula Vista Extends Rec Center Hours
Starting June 6, all centers will be open from noon until 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. Currently the centers are not open five days a week. Click here for more information.

Princess Beatrice Auctioning Royal Wedding Hat
If you wish to obtain a souvenir from this year's Royal Wedding, make a bid on eBay by clicking here.

Wednesday, May 18
San Diego County Delinquent Property Tax Payment Info
Those who have not yet paid their property taxes have until June 30 to pay or risk being penalized. Visit www.sdtreastax.com to find the nearest location to make a payment.

California-Friendly Landscape Contest
A contest is being held to see which San Diegan can save the most water. Visit landscapecontest.com to see what you could win or to enter the contest.

2011 Vista Strawberry Festival
Vista's annual Strawberry Festival will have more than 200 vendors participating in the street fair beginning May 28. Visit www.vistastrawberryfest.com for more information.

USGS Salton Seismic Imaging Project
The U.S. Geological Survey is conducting a study on earthquake hazards and rifting processes in the Imperial and Coachella Valleys. Learn more about the project by clicking here.

Tuesday, May 17
'A Portrait Of California' Report Released
San Diego ranks second among major California cities in a newly released study that rates the well-being of residents' health, education and income. Read the "A Portrait of California" report by clicking here.

Monday, May 16
Donate To Izaiah Wallis
To find out how you can help baby Izaiah Wallis, who was injured in a DUI crash, visit Passion4Kids.com.

San Diego Parking Citations
To find out if you have an outstanding parking citation issued by the city of San Diego, visit sandiego.gov/parking/citations.

Tijuana Tourism
Tijuana officials hope to attract people back to the Baja city. Visit tijuanaonline.org to see what the city has to offer.

'Last Call At Mac's' Film
A group of military veterans have made a short film about the deployments. Learn more about the film by clicking here.

County Garden Education Centers
County officials announced the establishment of five gardening education centers, which they hope residents will use to learn how to grow healthy produce. Click here to find out where the centers are located.

Association Of Amputee Surfers
The Association of Amputee Surfers helps provide surf clinics for amputees. Visit ampsurf.org for more information. Last weekend, an AmpSurf Clinic was held in Del Mar, helping an armless girl surf. Click here to watch the video.

Saturday, May 14
WRESY Water Recycling System
A local invention could save thousands of gallons of water for your household every month. Visit www.wresy.com to find out more.

Friday, May 13
Top Gun Day
Today is Top Gun Day, where people are encouraged to celebrate the film, which came out 25 years ago. For more information on Top Gun Day, topgunday.com.

State Park Closures Announced
The state is closing 70 of its state parks due to budget cuts. To see the complete list, click here.

2011 Relay For Life
San Diegans will help raise money for cancer research by lacing up their shoes and taking laps around Hilltop Community Park in Rancho Penasquitos. For information on this event, which begins Saturday, May 14, click here.

Thursday, May 12
Community Housing Works
A federal program is helping groups like San Diego-based Community Housing Works find previously foreclosed homes for buyers. Community Housing Works then uses funding to rehab the properties. For information on the program, visit www.chworks.org.