FORUM: Escondido needs sound precepts Dec 3, 2008
But if we don't act, then the well-being of every resident of Escondido will be negatively affected in ways too numerous to list here ... Should the present project fall through, we need to keep that money in an interest-bearing account, ready to use when the right occasion comes along to invest in another major economic "generator" that will bring with it jobs for our residents, patronage for our stores and businesses, and tax revenues we need to fund the numerous services Escondido residents... (North County Times)
US soldiers re-enlisting because of poor economy Dec 3, 2008
HotJobs Local Search. -- Sgt. Ryan Nyhus spent 14 months patrolling the deadly streets of Baghdad, where five members of his platoon were shot and one died. (North County Times)
BACKSTAGE: After period of mourning, Grams reform with new member Dec 3, 2008
HotJobs Local Search. Arthur and Molli Wagner cut a cake at the rededication of the 99-seat theater, in Wagner's name, on the campus of UCSD on Friday, Nov. 21. (North County Times)
Fire department fitness trainer fights injuries Dec 3, 2008
HotJobs Local Search. By SHANTEE WOODARDS - The (Annapolis, Md. (North County Times)
NUTRITION WISE, Pull meat from the spotlight with these ideas Dec 3, 2008
HotJobs Local Search. Whether motivated by health, economic or environmental concerns, many Americans are beginning to reconsider the traditional place that meat holds at the nightly dinner table. (North County Times)
LETTERS: NCT, Dec. 3, 2008 Dec 3, 2008
Escondido should be protected from those who break the law, including those who drive without a license, insurance and registration. If Olga doesn't agree with our laws, then it is time her husband takes a leave of absence from the police department as long as she is on the City Council. (North County Times)
Pill as good as chemo on lung cancer, but costlier Dec 3, 2008
HotJobs Local Search. LONDON ---- Some advanced lung cancer patients already treated with chemotherapy might be able to skip some of the bad side effects of another series of chemo by taking a pill instead, a study suggests. (North County Times)
Religion calendar for the week of Nov. 28v Dec 3, 2008
"Hanging of the Greens" ---- First Congregational Church of Escondido is marking the start of Advent with a new tradition: "Hanging of the Greens." This special service, in which the church will be decorated with evergreens, wreaths and poinsettias, will conclude with the lighting of candles and the adornment of the creche; 10 a.m. Sunday; 1800 N. Broadway, Escondido; (760) 745-3320 or. Local churches to mark World AIDS Day ---- The United Methodist Church of Vista and Trinity Episcopal Church... (North County Times)
Food and Dining Briefs for Nov. 27 Dec 3, 2008
Cafe branches out: Cafe 56, a sister of the original Centre City Cafe in Escondido, has opened at 13211 Black Mountain Road in Rancho Penasquitos ... Florentine summer supper: Escondido's A Taste of Florence hosts a five-course "summer feast" with wine pairings for each course at 5 p.m. Sunday and on the last Sunday of each month at 340 E. Grand Ave., Escondido ... Holiday Wine Cellar: Daily tastings from 5:30-7 p.m. at 302 W. Mission Ave., Escondido. (North County Times)
Russian warships hold exercises with Chavez's navy Dec 3, 2008
HotJobs Local Search. CARACAS, Venezuela -- Russian warships have held training exercises with Venezuela's navy in Moscow's first such Caribbean deployment since the Cold War. (North County Times)
Rep musical modernizes 'Princess' fairy tale with a hip vibe Dec 3, 2008
HotJobs Local Search. The cast of San Diego Repertory Theatre's world premiere of "The Princess and the Black-Eyed Pea," from left, includes Ken Prymus Jr., Lilias White, Sabrina Sloan, Josh Tower, Jennifer Leigh Warren and Tonex. (North County Times)
Studies say too many arthroscopic knee surgeries Dec 3, 2008
HotJobs Local Search. TRENTON, N.J. ---- Two recent studies call into question whether many people with arthritis are needlessly undergoing one of the most common operations in America: arthroscopic knee surgery. (North County Times)
Cruise ship passengers surprised by pirate attack Dec 3, 2008
HotJobs Local Search. The 600-foot long M/S Nautica prepares for a daylong port stop in the Omani capital of Muscat Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2008. (North County Times)
Flu shots a tough sell to some health care workers Dec 3, 2008
HotJobs Local Search. DES MOINES, Iowa ---- Operating room nurse Pauline Taylor knows her refusal to get a flu shot is based on faulty logic. (North County Times)
US army deserter applies for asylum in Germany Dec 3, 2008
HotJobs Local Search. BERLIN -- A U.S. soldier who deserted after serving in Iraq declared Tuesday he has applied for asylum in Germany. (North County Times)
FulaBula Fest expands to two locations Dec 3, 2008
HotJobs Local Search. Semisi Ma'u, center, leads his group, Semisi and FulaBula, at 2005's FulaBula Fest in the Flying Bridge in Oceanside. (North County Times)
VALLEY CENTER: Man involved in crash identified Dec 3, 2008
HotJobs Local Search. VALLEY CENTER ---- The 77-year-old man whose car crashed into a tree in Valley Center was identified Tuesday. (North County Times)
'Color Purple' star talks about the musical, touring, Oprah and Obama Dec 3, 2008
Color Purple' star talks about the musical, touring, Oprah and Obama : North County Times - Californian. HotJobs Local Search. (North County Times)
Report urges states to tackle preterm birth crisis Dec 3, 2008
HotJobs Local Search. WASHINGTON ---- The odds of having a premature baby are lowest in Vermont and highest in Mississippi. (North County Times)
North County woman fulfills her craving with Cupcake Love Dec 3, 2008
HotJobs Local Search. Ilene Lamb, owner of the new Cupcake Love store in Solana Beach, poses with a few of her creations. (North County Times)
NOW SERVING: Life is Sublime for RB pizzeria owners Dec 3, 2008
HotJobs Local Search. Gail and James Limjoco inside their newly opened restaurant Sublime Pizza in 4S Ranch. (North County Times)
CHARGERS: Raiders arrive in town just in time Dec 3, 2008
HotJobs Local Search. Needy Bolts have 10 straight wins vs. Silver and Black. (North County Times)
Mass. Catholic diocese pays $4.5M for abuse claims Dec 3, 2008
Catholic diocese pays 4. 5M for abuse claims : North County Times - Californian. (North County Times)
FORUM: Now time to redefine Oceanside Dec 3, 2008
HotJobs Local Search. "When the going gets tough ---- it's the right time to plan ahead!". (North County Times)
PREP GIRLS VOLLEYBALL: Mavs heading to state Dec 3, 2008
HotJobs Local Search. LCC girls avenge only loss with win over Santa Margarita. (North County Times)
Foreign flavors spice up Thanksgiving leftovers Dec 3, 2008
HotJobs Local Search. Turkey Fried Rice is seen in this Sunday, Oct. 26, 2008 photo. (North County Times)
EDITORIAL: Officials must remember roots, people Dec 3, 2008
HotJobs Local Search. OUR VIEW: Good stewardship of public money vital. (North County Times)
MEDIA: Add newspaper cartoonist to endangered jobs list Dec 3, 2008
HotJobs Local Search. (Cartoon by Eric Devericks via The Associated Press). (North County Times)
REVIEW: 'Australia' is a beautiful but overlong journey Dec 3, 2008
HotJobs Local Search. "Australia" with Hugh Jackman and Nicole Kidman. (North County Times)
OCEANSIDE: Union-backed majority wins four seats on Tri-City board Dec 3, 2008
HotJobs Local Search. Only 56 votes between fourth and fifth place. (North County Times)
Sainthood probe starts for 'Rosary Priest' Dec 3, 2008
HotJobs Local Search. Sainthood probe starts for 'Rosary Priest. (North County Times)
OCEANSIDE: Squabble over airport lands in court Dec 3, 2008
HotJobs Local Search. OCEANSIDE ---- An ownership dispute over 14. (North County Times)
Joyce Davies Skilling Dec 3, 2008
She later worked as a district manager for the Times Advocate Newspaper in Escondido, Calif. a job she loved. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
Report: 'Police tampered with Taser recordings' Dec 2, 2008
Palo Alto Online : Report: 'Police tampered with Taser recordings. Palo Alto Online News. (Palo Alto Online, CA)
Rep musical modernizes 'Princess' fairy tale with a hip vibe Dec 2, 2008
HotJobs Local Search. The cast of San Diego Repertory Theatre's world premiere of "The Princess and the Black-Eyed Pea," from left, includes Ken Prymus Jr., Lilias White, Sabrina Sloan, Josh Tower, Jennifer Leigh Warren and Tonex. (North County Times)
ESCONDIDO: School district wins state award for innovative video program Dec 2, 2008
ESCONDIDO --- In what may be the ultimate antidote to the dull educational film, some Escondido students are taking cameras in hand and making their own short movies about math, social studies, history and other subjects ... The California Department of Education on Saturday will present the Escondido Union School District with a prestigious Golden Bell Award in recognition of the district's video-production program Project Live ... Teacher Liz Fish at L.R. Green Elementary in Escondido has been... (North County Times)
Sainthood probe starts for 'Rosary Priest' Dec 2, 2008
HotJobs Local Search. Sainthood probe starts for 'Rosary Priest. (North County Times)
US deaths in Afghanistan drop dramatically Dec 2, 2008
HotJobs Local Search. KABUL, Afghanistan -- Only one American serviceman died in Afghanistan in November, a dramatic drop from earlier months that the U.S. military attributed to a campaign targeting insurgent leaders, an improvement in Afghan security forces and the onset of winter. (North County Times)
Court ruling brings down Thai government Dec 2, 2008
HotJobs Local Search. Thai Prime Minister Somchai Wongsawat, center top, waves to supporters after a court ruling at his residence in Chiang Mai province, northern Thailand, Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2008. (North County Times)
Sri Lanka: Military seizes key rebel-held town Dec 2, 2008
HotJobs Local Search. COLOMBO, Sri Lanka -- Sri Lankan soldiers have recaptured a key northern town near the headquarters of Tamil Tiger rebels 18 years after the area was seized by the insurgents, the military said Monday. (North County Times)
Food and Dining Briefs for Nov. 27 Dec 2, 2008
Cafe branches out: Cafe 56, a sister of the original Centre City Cafe in Escondido, has opened at 13211 Black Mountain Road in Rancho Penasquitos ... Florentine summer supper: Escondido's A Taste of Florence hosts a five-course "summer feast" with wine pairings for each course at 5 p.m. Sunday and on the last Sunday of each month at 340 E. Grand Ave., Escondido ... Holiday Wine Cellar: Daily tastings from 5:30-7 p.m. at 302 W. Mission Ave., Escondido. (North County Times)
GADGETS: Invention saves time and water in the shower Dec 2, 2008
HotJobs Local Search. Murrieta resident Randy Sonderhouse invented The Shower Professor, a timer that keeps track of how long you have been in the shower, helping save water and energy. (North County Times)
Religion calendar for the week of Nov. 28v Dec 2, 2008
"Hanging of the Greens" ---- First Congregational Church of Escondido is marking the start of Advent with a new tradition: "Hanging of the Greens." This special service, in which the church will be decorated with evergreens, wreaths and poinsettias, will conclude with the lighting of candles and the adornment of the creche; 10 a.m. Sunday; 1800 N. Broadway, Escondido; (760) 745-3320 or. Local churches to mark World AIDS Day ---- The United Methodist Church of Vista and Trinity Episcopal Church... (North County Times)
Burress posts bail, will appear in court in March Dec 2, 2008
HotJobs Local Search. New York Giants' Plaxico Burress, left, leaves Manhattan Supreme Court after his arraignment, accompanied by his lawyer Benjamin Brafman on Monday, Dec. 1, 2008. (North County Times)
AUTOS: Ford weighs selling Volvo amid industry downturn Dec 2, 2008
HotJobs Local Search. DETROIT ---- Ford Motor Co. is considering selling Volvo Car Corp. as the beleaguered U.S. automaker seeks to raise cash and weather a global automotive sales crisis. (North County Times)
India demands Pakistan hand over terror suspects Dec 2, 2008
HotJobs Local Search. In this handout photograph made available by Indian Presidential Palace, Indian President Pratibha Patil, second left wearing sari, and Maharashtra state Chief Minister Vilasrao Deshmukh, second right, are seen as they visited people who got injured in the hands of terrorists, at a hospital in Mumbai, India, Monday, Dec. 1, 2008. (North County Times)
STOCKS: Down we go again: Fourth-worst drop ever for Dow Dec 2, 2008
HotJobs Local Search. NEW YORK ---- The stock market on Monday suffered one of its worst days since the financial meltdown began, slicing 680 points off the Dow Jones industrial average as Wall Street snapped out of its daydream of a rally and once again faced the harsh reality of a recession. (North County Times)
SOLANA BEACH: Girl Scouts bookkeeper pleads not guilty to theft Dec 2, 2008
HotJobs Local Search. VISTA ---- Janet Daily, a volunteer bookkeeper for the Girl Scouts of America who is accused of taking about 9,000 from various accounts, pleaded not guilty Monday to felony counts of embezzlement and grand theft. (North County Times)
PADRES: No arbitration for Hoffman Dec 2, 2008
HotJobs Local Search. SAN DIEGO ---- The Padres didn't offer salary arbitration to longtime closer Trevor Hoffman by Monday's deadline, making the franchise icon even more appealing to other teams. (North County Times)
Pill as good as chemo on lung cancer, but costlier Dec 2, 2008
HotJobs Local Search. LONDON ---- Some advanced lung cancer patients already treated with chemotherapy might be able to skip some of the bad side effects of another series of chemo by taking a pill instead, a study suggests. (North County Times)
Williams, Slaton lead Texans past Jags 30-17 Dec 2, 2008
HotJobs Local Search. Houston Texans wide receiver Andre Johnson celebrates with fans after leaping into the stands following his touchdown reception against the Jacksonville Jaguars during the first quarter of an NFL football game Monday, Dec. 1, 2008, in Houston. (North County Times)
BACKSTAGE: After period of mourning, Grams reform with new member Dec 2, 2008
HotJobs Local Search. Arthur and Molli Wagner cut a cake at the rededication of the 99-seat theater, in Wagner's name, on the campus of UCSD on Friday, Nov. 21. (North County Times)
Studies say too many arthroscopic knee surgeries Dec 2, 2008
HotJobs Local Search. TRENTON, N.J. ---- Two recent studies call into question whether many people with arthritis are needlessly undergoing one of the most common operations in America: arthroscopic knee surgery. (North County Times)
NUTRITION WISE, Pull meat from the spotlight with these ideas Dec 2, 2008
HotJobs Local Search. Whether motivated by health, economic or environmental concerns, many Americans are beginning to reconsider the traditional place that meat holds at the nightly dinner table. (North County Times)
Pope: Dialogue among religions should be pursued Dec 2, 2008
HotJobs Local Search. VATICAN CITY ---- Jewish and Muslim leaders on Monday cautiously praised recent remarks by Pope Benedict XVI, who said that dialogue among faiths should be pursued even though it is impossible on strictly religious issues. (North County Times)
RANCHO BERNARDO: Armed robbers hit RB bank Dec 2, 2008
HotJobs Local Search. RANCHO BERNARDO ---- Armed robbers made off Monday with an undisclosed amount of cash from a Bernardo Center Drive bank, police said. (North County Times)
Flu shots a tough sell to some health care workers Dec 2, 2008
HotJobs Local Search. DES MOINES, Iowa ---- Operating room nurse Pauline Taylor knows her refusal to get a flu shot is based on faulty logic. (North County Times)
FulaBula Fest expands to two locations Dec 2, 2008
HotJobs Local Search. Semisi Ma'u, center, leads his group, Semisi and FulaBula, at 2005's FulaBula Fest in the Flying Bridge in Oceanside. (North County Times)
PREP BOYS BASKETBALL: League-by-league outlook Dec 2, 2008
Escondido (Coach: Paul Baldwin ... Escondido Adventist Academy (Coach: Bill Davis ... Escondido Charter (Coach: Gerald Tanksley. (North County Times)
'Color Purple' star talks about the musical, touring, Oprah and Obama Dec 2, 2008
Color Purple' star talks about the musical, touring, Oprah and Obama : North County Times - Californian. HotJobs Local Search. (North County Times)
LOREN NELSON COMMENTARY: Time to cut ties with Norv Dec 2, 2008
HotJobs Local Search. A disappointed Chargers coach Norv Turner looks on during fourth-quarter action Sunday against the Falcons. (North County Times)
North County woman fulfills her craving with Cupcake Love Dec 2, 2008
HotJobs Local Search. Ilene Lamb, owner of the new Cupcake Love store in Solana Beach, poses with a few of her creations. (North County Times)
Report urges states to tackle preterm birth crisis Dec 2, 2008
HotJobs Local Search. WASHINGTON ---- The odds of having a premature baby are lowest in Vermont and highest in Mississippi. (North County Times)
Obama taps Clinton, Gates for US 'new dawn' abroad Dec 2, 2008
HotJobs Local Search. President-elect Barack Obama, left, stands with Secretary of State-designate Sen. (North County Times)
NOW SERVING: Life is Sublime for RB pizzeria owners Dec 2, 2008
HotJobs Local Search. Gail and James Limjoco inside their newly opened restaurant Sublime Pizza in 4S Ranch. (North County Times)