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WaterSense: saving water and money

With the growing global water shortage, the U.S. government hopes to see the WaterSense, the lesser-known sibling to the successful Energy Star program program, gain popularity. More>>

Preparing for Black Friday

If you are planning on doing everything on the fly, either on Black Friday or Cyber Monday, your chances of overspending will be high. More>>

Top recession wines for the holidays

You've planned the best holiday meal ever. Now it's time to shop for all the ingredients. Select from the following list of budget-friendly wine bargains to add to your shopping cart. More>>

Is your broker acting in your best interest? Video included

As an investor you depend upon your broker for critical information and advice. Learn the clues you'll need to determine whether you've chosen a reputable professional. More>>

7 family-friendly U.S. cities

America is full of family-friendly cities, but in choosing a place to raise kids, parents tend to seek out places with low crime rate and good educational opportunities. Based on these criteria, let's take a look at seven of top American cities for raising a family. More>>

Cheap home renovations that pay off Video included

If major home renovations are beyond your price point and you're looking at a budget of just $1,000 here's what you should invest in to get the most bang for your buck. More>>

Why wages stick when the economy shifts

Even economists can't agree on the impact (or even existence) of wage stickiness. So, how does it affect you? More>>

Top four (financial) life-changing events Video included

From wedding bells to a having a baby on the way, good or bad, major life transitions carry daunting challenges along with them, especially for your finances. More>>

Relax, make money: It’s called a "paycation"

Want to earn a little cash while on your two-week vacation? Called a paycation, there are a number of ways to make holidays work for you. More>>

Nine ways to save on winter bills Video included

When cold weather arrives, many think of skyrocketing energy bills. Fortunately, there are a few easy and inexpensive things you can do to put a dent in that bill. More>>

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The latest job-hunting advice. More>>

Challenge yourself and manage your career with help from CareerJournal.com. More>>

The six cardinal rules of resume writing and more. More>>

Learn how to calm interview jitters, negotiate effectively and other interview tips and tricks. More>>

Get the latest insight into trends and advice for all areas of your career from CareerJournal.com's featured Career Columnists. More>>

Local News More>>

Teen pleads guilty in violent Border Patrol murder

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A 17-year-old pleaded guilty Friday to murdering a Border Patrol agent who was shot eight times in the head, neck and torso in the mountains east of San Diego. More>>

Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer 3-Day walk kicks off today

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You may spot a sea of pink moving across the county this weekend. It's the annual Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer 3-Day, which kicked off Friday morning. More>>

Crash into hydrant causes water to collapse bridal shop roof

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A geyser of water spewing out of a broken fire hydrant alongside a Sorrento Valley commercial complex pooled atop a nearby building today and caused part of its roof to collapse. More>>

Students protest hike in fees at California's universities

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As protests resounded outside, the University of California Board of Regents approved a 32 percent fee increase for students attending the state's premier public schools. More>>

Schools district asks public for help in solving budget crisis

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The San Diego Unified School District is reaching out to the community for feedback as it faces an $80 million budget deficit. More>>

Students shocked at allegations against Oceanside teacher

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A teacher in Oceanside is facing two rape charges after being arrested for allegedly having sex with a student. More>>

Former teacher wants felony sex conviction expunged

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A former high school teacher convicted of having sex with her 16-year-old student is headed back to court. Danielle Walls wants the judge to expunge her conviction, but the mother of the victim is saying not so fast. More>>

Police: Scam targets elderly Hispanic women

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The San Diego Police Department is warning the public after receiving reports of a scam targeting elderly Hispanic women at two local strip malls. More>>

28 local children adopted by Forever Families

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November is National Adoption Awareness Month. In San Diego today, more than two dozen children were officially adopted by their new Forever Families. More>>

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