Sun, 11 May 2008 16:59:01 GMT Alcoholics could be pushed to treatment SAN DIEGO – Parks, maybe. Alleys, for sure. Doorways are always an option because they provide cover. Hard-core alcoholics forced off San Diego beaches because of the recent booze ban are taking their addiction elsewhere – and some in nearby communities are noticing.
Sun, 11 May 2008 16:59:01 GMT War on smugglers no pleasure cruise The newest battleground between Mexican smugglers and federal agents isn't on the ground. It's on the water. Frustrated by anti-smuggling measures along the U.S.-Mexico border, smugglers increasingly are running up the Pacific coast from Baja California to San Diego County, delivering their cargoes of illegal immigrants, and sometimes narcotics, by the boatload.
Sun, 11 May 2008 16:59:01 GMT Drug raid has SDSU concerned on image COLLEGE AREA – It is the standout research school in the California State University system. It boasts a top-ranked international business program.
Sun, 11 May 2008 16:59:01 GMT Veterans try for marble renaissance BALBOA PARK – People of a certain age remember reaching down to the bottom of a freshly opened box of Frosted Flakes, groping for the free marble inside. Others remember drawing a chalk circle on the schoolyard pavement to create an arena for the games.
Sun, 11 May 2008 16:59:01 GMT It's nearing sink or swim time for city and its kids Children grow up so quickly these days. One minute they're out on the front lawn, selling lemonade to neighbors. The next, they're off at San Diego State, selling drugs to undercover agents. Where does the time go? I've been pondering this question lately, in light of two events.
Sun, 11 May 2008 16:59:01 GMT Hunter's rivals work to stand out Duncan D. Hunter is making his first run for Congress, but he's got many of the advantages of an incumbent. As the son of U.S. Rep. Duncan Hunter, R-Alpine, the 31-year-old captain in the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve has built-in name recognition and political connections, and he has raised more money than his rivals for the 52nd District seat.
Sun, 11 May 2008 16:59:01 GMT Honoring 2 givers of life: Mom and Earth A recycled bouquet – the Don't Dump on Mother award – to the North County branch of Waste Management, the nation's trash disposal giant, for a press release advising consumers how to treat Mother Earth this Mother's Day.
Sun, 11 May 2008 16:59:01 GMT The week: Stories and photos from May 4-10 An early-morning roundup of 18 San Diego State University students Tuesdaywas the culmination of a yearlong investigation into drug dealing around campus.
Sun, 11 May 2008 16:59:01 GMT Promoting healthy ways SAN DIEGO – Jacob Luna was a made-to-order poster boy for the health fair yesterday at the Salvation Army Ray and Joan Kroc Corps Community Center.
Sun, 11 May 2008 16:59:01 GMT Price of cocaine much lower than in '80s Among the many details laid out by authorities after last week's drug raids around San Diego State University, there was this tidbit: Alleged dealers were selling half-ounces of cocaine for as little as $400.
Sun, 11 May 2008 16:59:01 GMT Search ends for couple from boat OCEANSIDE – The search for a missing Oceanside couple ended yesterday evening, a day after their empty fishing boat washed ashore near Rosarito, Mexico, Coast Guard officials said.
Sun, 11 May 2008 16:59:01 GMT Softball star Williams misses volleyball, but has no regrets CARLSBAD – La Costa Canyon alum Jace Williams is quick to admit she's had second thoughts. Second thoughts about her decision to play softball for the University of Washington, a move that brought her indoor volleyball career to an end.
Sun, 11 May 2008 16:59:01 GMT Making connections CARMEL VALLEY – Their worst fear will not be realized. That would have been a massive structure soaring over the spot where their houses had stood before being demolished, on the west side of Interstate 5 north of Carmel Valley Road.
Sun, 11 May 2008 16:59:01 GMT Charter decision awaits voters CARLSBAD – Many Carlsbad residents would probably say that voting on a city charter is a lot less exciting than voting on the next “American Idol.” But it's probably more important.
Sun, 11 May 2008 16:59:01 GMT Family opens home, hearts to Philippine troupe ESCONDIDO – It's been a little crowded lately inside Bessie and Weldon Trott's five-bedroom home in Escondido.
Sun, 11 May 2008 16:59:01 GMT Bank robbery suspect claimed to have bomb SAN DIEGO: A Washington Mutual bank was evacuated after a woman claimed to have a bomb during a robbery yesterday, police said.
