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  • San Diego Fleet announces schedule

    City News Service|Updated Oct 17, 2018

    SAN DIEGO - The San Diego Fleet will begin play Feb. 9 at San Antonio and play its first game at SDCCU Stadium Feb. 17 against the Atlanta Legends, whose coaching staff includes former NFL star quarterback Michael Vick, the Alliance of American Football announced earlier this week. The Fleet will play host to the San Antonio Commanders Feb. 24. San Antonio is coached by Mike Riley, the San Diego Chargers coach from 1999-2001. The Fleet's other home games will be on March 9... Full story

  • Driver hits pickup, frightens motorists before crashing on Interstate 15

    City News Service|Updated Oct 17, 2018

    TEMECULA - At least one motorist was hit and several others narrowly missed being struck on Tuesday, Oct. 16 when a driver on Interstate 15 plowed through slower traffic, using the shoulders to speed north on the freeway before crashing in Temecula. The reckless driver was first reported about 4:50 p.m. on northbound Interstate 15 near Miramar Road in San Diego County, according to the California Highway Patrol. The agency said multiple witnesses called 911, stating that a... Full story

  • Vallecitos School District Governing Board vacancy announced

    Updated Oct 17, 2018

    RAINBOW – The Vallecitos School District is seeking applications from interested residents within the school district’s boundaries to serve as a member of the Governing Board. Because no candidates have filed for the November 6, 2018, election to fill a two-year term on the Vallecitos School District Governing Board, the Board is required, under education Code section 5328, to make an appointment to fill the seat. Interviews will be conducted at a special board meeting prior to November 6, 2018, and the appointment will be... Full story

  • Lyft expands discounted subscription model

    City News Service|Updated Oct 16, 2018

    SAN DIEGO - The ride-hailing service Lyft announced on Tuesday, Oct. 16 it will expand its All-Access subscription plan to all markets nationwide. Lyft's All-Access plan offers residents a discounted fare for 30 rides of $15 or fewer. Lyft customers would normally pay up to $450 for that many rides, according to the company; the All-Access plan costs $299 per month. Customers receive a 5 percent discount for additional rides, but unused rides at the end of a 30-day period do not roll over to the next 30-day period. "This is... Full story

  • Study: California lung cancer death rate lowest in the U.S.

    City News Service|Updated Oct 16, 2018

    SAN DIEGO - Lung cancer deaths are 28 percent lower in California than in the rest of the country, likely due to the state's early adoption of tobacco control programs, according to a study published by researchers at the UC San Diego School of Medicine. The state government responded quickly and aggressively to early evidence that tied smoking tobacco to lung cancer and enacted policies to combat tobacco-related deaths especially among young people, according to researchers. California also launched the first tobacco... Full story

  • San Diego Fleet signs former San Diego State standout

    City News Service|Updated Oct 16, 2018

    SAN DIEGO - Former San Diego State standout defensive end Alex Barrett was among 11 players whose signings were announced by the San Diego Fleet of the Alliance of American Football. The 6-foot-3-inch, 255-pound Barrett was a first-team all-Mountain West Conference selection in both of his final two seasons with the Aztecs, 2015 and 2016. He was chosen as the team's defensive lineman of the year in 2014, 2015 and 2016. Barrett played two games with the Detroit Lions in 2017, then spent the rest of the season on their... Full story

  • CSUSM, MiraCosta College get grant funds to support undocumented students

    City News Service|Updated Oct 16, 2018

    SAN DIEGO - Cal State San Marcos and MiraCosta College announced the schools received a shared state grant to support undocumented students. CSUSM and MiraCosta are among 32 schools receiving portions of the UPRISE grant, which stands for Undocumented People Rise In Solidarity and Empowerment. The grant is an offshoot of the California Campus Catalyst Fund, a three-year initiative to disperse nearly $10 million to the state's three post-secondary systems -- California Community Colleges, the California State University and th... Full story

  • Fire weather still threatening San Diego County

    City News Service|Updated Oct 16, 2018

    SAN DIEGO - Strong and gusty Santa Ana winds, low humidity levels and warm temperatures will persist today, with a red flag fire warning denoting a strong risk of wildfire in effect in San Diego County. The National Weather Service issued a red flag warning that went into effect at 3 a.m. Monday and lasts until 8 p.m. tonight for the county mountains and valleys. Northeast winds of 20 to 30 miles per hour were expected this morning, with gusts of 45 miles per hour, according to the NWS. Humidity was expected to drop to around... Full story

  • Warrior boys top Division 2, girls reach third at Running Center So Cal Invite

    Joe Naiman, Village News Correspondent|Updated Oct 16, 2018

    Fallbrook High School's boys cross-country team took first place among Division 2 schools at the 37th annual Running Center Southern Cal Invitational cross country meet Oct. 6 at Guajome Park, and the Warriors' girls placed third among Division 2 schools. Normal cross country team scoring is based on the finishing positions of a school's first five runners, and that was the case for the So Cal Invitational novice and junior varsity races. Because the format of the varsity...

  • FLC stages a grand fundraiser

    Shane Gibson, Photojournalist|Updated Oct 16, 2018

  • Hoedown delivers fun and funds

    Updated Oct 16, 2018

  • Indulge in homemade donuts

    Updated Oct 16, 2018

    Donuts are a guilty pleasure for many people. Though they might not make nutritionists smile, donuts are a beloved indulgence. People who love donuts may find that love reaches a new level after they try their hands at the following recipe for "Cookies and Cream Donuts" from Heather Saffer's "Crazy Easy Vegan Desserts" (Sterling Epicure). Cookies and Cream Donuts Makes 6 donuts 11/2 teaspoons distilled white vinegar 1 cup gluten-free flour 1/4 cup unsweetened dark cocoa...