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Teacher pay cuts & larger class sizes planned at Poway Unified Video included

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Poway Unified is looking at a $24 million shortfall and teachers salaries are on the chopping block. More>>

New evacuations ordered in LA area Video included

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Authorities have called on residents of more than 500 homes in the wildfire-scarred Southern California foothills to evacuate by Tuesday morning, fearing that heavy rains from a new round of storms could cause more mudslides. More>>

Mexico arrests 2 reputed leaders of Tijuana gang

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Mexican federal police arrested two suspected gang leaders Monday, delivering another big blow to a brutal drug cartel that terrorized the border city of Tijuana for several years. More>>

Toyota recalls 437,000 Priuses, hybrids globally Video included

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Toyota is recalling 437,000 Prius and other hybrid vehicles worldwide to fix brake problems — the latest embarrassing safety lapse at the world's largest automaker. More>>

Another major storm headed to snowy Mid-Atlantic Video included

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Snow blew across the Midwest on Tuesday on track for the hard-hit Mid-Atlantic region, where federal government offices were closed for a second day and utility workers struggled to restore power knocked out by a weekend blizzard. More>>

First lady begins fight against childhood obesity

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First lady Michelle Obama launched a nationwide campaign Tuesday to fight childhood obesity, part of her effort to teach America's children about better nutrition and exercise. More>>

Officials ask Anthem to justify rate hike in Calif

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Over the past 12 years, Josh Libresco's health insurance premium has increased almost eight-fold for his family of four.  The 54-year-old San Rafael resident is facing a 39 percent rate hike from Anthem Blue Cross on March 1 that will raise his premium from $858 to $1,192 a month. In 1998, his monthly premium was $151. More>>

Jackson doctor out on bail, back for April hearing

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Michael Jackson's doctor returns to court in April to find out the date for the next major step in the case — a proceeding that will reveal for the first time the evidence the prosecution believes will show his "gross negligence" was the direct cause of the pop star's death. More>>

PUSD Superintendent announces retirement

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Poway Unified's superintendent announced his retirement Monday night. More>>

Teacher pay cuts & larger class sizes planned at Poway Unified Video included

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Poway Unified is looking at a $24 million shortfall and teachers salaries are on the chopping block. More>>

Mexico arrests 2 reputed leaders of Tijuana gang

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Mexican federal police arrested two suspected gang leaders Monday, delivering another big blow to a brutal drug cartel that terrorized the border city of Tijuana for several years. More>>

Pot grower must pay utility for stolen juice

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A San Diego County marijuana farmer has been ordered to repay a utility $18,000 for the electricity he stole to grow his stash. Yeng Vang of La Mesa was sentenced to five years in prison More>>

San Diego teen curfew struck down by court

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A state appeals court has struck down a San Diego curfew law for teenagers, calling it unconstitutionally broad. More>>

California's little-known "Move Over" law Video included

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Move over, California, or you might get pulled over for a driving infraction you've never even heard of. No one likes a speed trap, and some drivers feel California's new "move over" law is another way for law enforcers to pick on the motoring public. More>>

MONDAY, February 8, 2010

Who's the boss? He may be undercover

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He worked side-by-side with Waste Management employees who had no idea he was the company president. Last night, "Undercover Boss" cleaned up in the ratings for its TV premiere. Today News 8 has reaction from local employees of Waste Management. More>>

Stolen car suspect arrested in El Cajon after police chase

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A stolen car suspect is in custody Monday after leading police on a chase in the East County. More>>

Wanted: Serial bank robber in the South Bay

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There's a CrimeFighters Alert Monday about a serial bank robber in the South Bay. More>>

Is SDG&E to blame for fallen tree that destroyed home? Video included

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Not much is left of a Ramona home Monday, after a 150-year-old tree came crashing down on top of it. Fortunately, the homeowners were no longer living in the home, because of the danger the tree posed. More>>

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Romantic dinner
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Singles night out
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