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Thousands attend memorial service for Chelsea King Video included

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Thousands of teachers, classmates and neighbors filled a high school football stadium Saturday to honor a 17-year-old girl whose body was discovered in a shallow, lakeside grave, allegedly killed by a registered sex offender. More>>

Pilot lands plane safely on San Marcos street

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The pilot of a experimental plane made an emergency landing in traffic lanes of a San Marcos street after the single engine died, causing no injuries or damage. More>>

Wind, rain knock out power to 450K in Northeast

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Strong winds and heavy rain pounded parts of the Northeast on Saturday, knocking out power to more than 450,000 customers. More>>

Suicide attackers hit Afghan city; at least 30 die

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A suicide squad detonated bombs at a newly fortified prison, police headquarters and two other locations late Saturday, killing at least 30 people in the largest city of the southern Taliban heartland. More>>

11-year-old fights off attacker in City Heights Video included

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An 11-year-old girl told police she was attacked by a man who attempted to kidnap her in City Heights Friday. More>>

Daylight-saving time: It's back

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America is springing forward. More>>

Child abuse claims sweep Catholic Church in Europe

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From Ireland to Germany, Europe's many victims of child abuse in the Roman Catholic church are finally breaking social taboos and confronting the clergy to face its demons. More>>

Pelosi confident House will pass health care bill

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House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said Saturday she's confident the House will pass health care legislation and dismissed Republican criticism that she did not have enough votes for the measure. More>>

'South Park' begins 14th season by taking on Tiger

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Golf clubs in hands or not, the kids of "South Park" are ready to take on Tiger Woods. More>>

Unsigned Tomlinson goes home after visit with Jets

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LaDainian Tomlinson is heading home to San Diego to consider his options after spending a day with the New York Jets and leaving without a deal. The free-agent running back was on a flight Saturday morning after his visit. He had dinner in New Jersey on Friday night with coach Rex Ryan, general manager Mike Tannenbaum and other team officials. More>>

San Diego State upsets No. 8 New Mexico 72-69

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Dairese Gary missed a runner in the final second and San Diego State escaped with a 72-69 upset of eighth-ranked New Mexico in the semifinals of the Mountain West Conference tournament Friday night. More>>

Thousands attend memorial service for Chelsea King Video included

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Thousands of teachers, classmates and neighbors filled a high school football stadium Saturday to honor a 17-year-old girl whose body was discovered in a shallow, lakeside grave, allegedly killed by a registered sex offender. More>>

Pilot lands plane safely on San Marcos street

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The pilot of a experimental plane made an emergency landing in traffic lanes of a San Marcos street after the single engine died, causing no injuries or damage. More>>

4.2 quake hits San Diego County

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A moderate earthquake has shaken a section of the Laguna Mountains in central San Diego County and there are no reports of damage or injuries. More>>

Ex-friend: Gardner sexually abused and suicidal over breakup Video included

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Jennifer Brandt and John Gardner weren't close in high school, but became friends after. The got so close then, according to Brandt, that at one point he felt the need to tell her a dark secret. More>>

It's time to spring forward again

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Get ready to gain an hour of daylight, but lose an hour of sleep. It's time to set the clocks ahead one hour this weekend. More>>

11-year-old fights off attacker in City Heights Video included

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An 11-year-old girl told police she was attacked by a man who attempted to kidnap her in City Heights Friday. More>>

San Diego explores possible role in America's Cup

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City and port officials think San Diego and San Francisco could collaborate to ensure that the next America's Cup is held in California. More>>

Zoo Day guest heads for the News 8 studio rafters Video included

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A News 8 in-studio guest stuck around a bit longer than expected Friday. More>>

FRIDAY, March 12, 2010

Records show murder suspect Gardner broke parole Video included

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A convicted sex offender charged with murdering one San Diego teenager and under investigation for another killing violated his parole by moving too close to a school but was allowed to remain free, according to records obtained Thursday by The Associated Press. More>>

FRIDAY, March 12, 2010

San Clemente father writes song for Chelsea Video included

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Compassion for Chelsea King's family continues to pour out of the community. That includes a touching song written by a San Clemente father. More>>

CBS 8 POLL

How will Chelsea King most likely be remembered?

Thank you for participating in our poll. Here are the results so far:

As a wonderful friend and daughter.
6%
As the case that will spearhead legislation to finally stop sexual predators.
21%
As a young woman who saved lives by raising self-defense awareness.
2%
All of the above.
71%
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