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  • Thursday, June 6 2013 9:37 PM EDT2013-06-07 01:37:49 GMT
    Royalty has found its way to Lakeside, where Christel Pfeiffer, the sausage queen, has set up shop in a strip mall on Woodside Avenue.
    Royalty has found its way to Lakeside, where Christel Pfeiffer, the sausage queen, has set up shop in a strip mall on Woodside Avenue.

  • Tuesday, June 4 2013 10:10 PM EDT2013-06-05 02:10:52 GMT
    A local Navy chief petty officer has been chosen to receive a prestigious military award and it's thanks in part to News 8 viewers.
    A local Navy chief petty officer has been chosen to receive a prestigious military award and it's thanks in part to News 8 viewers.

  • Wednesday, May 29 2013 9:40 PM EDT2013-05-30 01:40:05 GMT
    Family owned and operated since 1985, the Seaside Market is a Cardiff treasure.
    Family owned and operated since 1985, the Seaside Market is a Cardiff treasure.

  • Tuesday, May 28 2013 9:37 PM EDT2013-05-29 01:37:31 GMT
    An Oceanside warehouse filled with vintage props and sets is out to turn your special occasion or photo shoot into an unforgettable experience.
    An Oceanside warehouse filled with vintage props and sets is out to turn your special occasion or photo shoot into an unforgettable experience.

  • Friday, May 24 2013 11:01 AM EDT2013-05-24 15:01:20 GMT
    It's a long standing South Bay tradition, part of the fabric of a community.
    It's a long standing South Bay tradition, part of the fabric of a community.

  • Wednesday, May 22 2013 9:15 PM EDT2013-05-23 01:15:22 GMT
    Take freshly baked cookies and add some premium ice cream and what have you got? A very delicious story about a hot spot in Pacific Beach that is serving up cool treats.
    Take freshly baked cookies and add some premium ice cream and what have you got? A very delicious story about a hot spot in Pacific Beach that is serving up cool treats.

  • Wednesday, May 22 2013 1:35 PM EDT2013-05-22 17:35:53 GMT
    The world's best guitar players play the world's finest guitars and a bunch of them are made in the East County.
    The world's best guitar players play the world's finest guitars and a bunch of them are made in the East County.

  • Tuesday, May 21 2013 12:06 PM EDT2013-05-21 16:06:59 GMT
    The first family of locally roasted coffee has expanded their horizons. Larry Himmel takes us to San Marcos, where beats and beans go together.
    The first family of locally roasted coffee has expanded their horizons. Larry Himmel takes us to San Marcos, where beats and beans go together.

  • Monday, May 20 2013 4:02 PM EDT2013-05-20 20:02:12 GMT
    If you're counting your calories, watching your weight or reducing your sodium intake, this may not be the place for you.
    If you're counting your calories, watching your weight or reducing your sodium intake, this may not be the place for you.

  • Thursday, May 16 2013 7:24 PM EDT2013-05-16 23:24:59 GMT
    The golden age of the railroad is over, but for some model train buffs the glory days have never ended.
    The golden age of the railroad is over, but for some model train buffs the glory days have never ended.

  • Thursday, May 16 2013 3:36 PM EDT2013-05-16 19:36:07 GMT
    Tuesday was not quite as hot around town, but there were still some warm temperatures, but Larry Himmel found one cool spot in the East County at Lake Cuyamaca.
    Tuesday was not quite as hot around town, but there were still some warm temperatures, but Larry Himmel found one cool spot in the East County at Lake Cuyamaca.

  • Tuesday, May 14 2013 12:57 PM EDT2013-05-14 16:57:54 GMT
    Over the past few years, cooking has become a competitive sport and it's not just the professional chefs, who are into it.
    Over the past few years, cooking has become a competitive sport and it's not just the professional chefs, who are into it.

  • Friday, May 10 2013 10:15 PM EDT2013-05-11 02:15:07 GMT
    It's strawberry season in San Diego.
    It's strawberry season in San Diego.

  • Friday, May 10 2013 4:41 PM EDT2013-05-10 20:41:17 GMT
    Step into Collage Unique Gifts in Oceanside and you'll step back in time. The front counter is steeped in nostalgia, a tribute to Edna White's dad and the store they once ran together.
    Step into Collage Unique Gifts in Oceanside and you'll step back in time. The front counter is steeped in nostalgia, a tribute to Edna White's dad and the store they once ran together.

  • Thursday, May 9 2013 10:24 PM EDT2013-05-10 02:24:08 GMT
    It's time to drop those Mother's Day cards in the mail, or at least remember to call her on Sunday.
    It's time to drop those Mother's Day cards in the mail, or at least remember to call her on Sunday.

  • Wednesday, May 8 2013 9:29 PM EDT2013-05-09 01:29:35 GMT
    When Marco met Dorothy he was a graduate student in librarianship at UC Berkeley, attending an orientation meeting. A young faculty member was explaining to the students how to study and get good grades.
    When Marco met Dorothy he was a graduate student in librarianship at UC Berkeley, attending an orientation meeting. A young faculty member was explaining to the students how to study and get good grades.

  • Tuesday, May 7 2013 10:05 PM EDT2013-05-08 02:05:05 GMT
    A grassroots effort is underway to bring books into a Carlsbad neighborhood.
    A grassroots effort is underway to bring books into a Carlsbad neighborhood.

  • Monday, May 6 2013 10:14 PM EDT2013-05-07 02:14:26 GMT
    When Marta Hoyt was diagnosed with cancer, she was in shock.
    When Marta Hoyt was diagnosed with cancer, she was in shock.

  • Thursday, May 2 2013 9:45 PM EDT2013-05-03 01:45:05 GMT
    When you're looking for a tasty, intimate place for a meal, the airport usually doesn't come to mind.
    When you're looking for a tasty, intimate place for a meal, the airport usually doesn't come to mind.

  • Wednesday, May 1 2013 10:03 PM EDT2013-05-02 02:03:04 GMT
    If you're looking to stay healthy and fit, all you've got to do is belly up to the bar.
    If you're looking to stay healthy and fit, all you've got to do is belly up to the bar.

  • Wednesday, May 1 2013 2:21 AM EDT2013-05-01 06:21:20 GMT
    When it comes to mastering technology, our Larry Himmel is definitely old school.
    When it comes to mastering technology, our Larry Himmel is definitely old school.

  • Monday, April 29 2013 9:35 PM EDT2013-04-30 01:35:03 GMT
    A couple of local dogs are about to have their day as featured performers in a brand new motion picture.
    A couple of local dogs are about to have their day as featured performers in a brand new motion picture.

  • Friday, April 26 2013 10:20 PM EDT2013-04-27 02:20:05 GMT
    It's no surprise that the hottest new bar around is located downtown. What's shocking is that they don't sell drinks. They sell donuts, and happy hour starts early.
    It's no surprise that the hottest new bar around is located downtown. What's shocking is that they don't sell drinks. They sell donuts, and happy hour starts early.

  • Thursday, April 25 2013 10:10 PM EDT2013-04-26 02:10:06 GMT
    So you're a hardworking college student studying for an exam and suddenly, around midnight, you get the urge for a chocolate chip cookie. Who are you going to call?
    So you're a hardworking college student studying for an exam and suddenly, around midnight, you get the urge for a chocolate chip cookie. Who are you going to call?

  • Wednesday, April 24 2013 9:15 PM EDT2013-04-25 01:15:37 GMT
    Patrick Mondragon is a caring husband to Violet, his wife of 14 years. He's a devoted dad to his nine-year-old daughter Olivia and eight-year-old son Adam. But he's not always around those he loves best.
    Patrick Mondragon is a caring husband to Violet, his wife of 14 years. He's a devoted dad to his nine-year-old daughter Olivia and eight-year-old son Adam. But he's not always around those he loves best.

  • Tuesday, April 23 2013 10:10 PM EDT2013-04-24 02:10:47 GMT
    When it comes to serving up sandwiches in his modest cafe, Melford Wilson thinks way outside the bun.
    When it comes to serving up sandwiches in his modest cafe, Melford Wilson thinks way outside the bun.

  • Monday, April 22 2013 10:05 PM EDT2013-04-23 02:05:05 GMT
    San Diego County is filled with those special places where you can lose your stress and just decompress.
    San Diego County is filled with those special places where you can lose your stress and just decompress.

  • Thursday, April 18 2013 9:58 PM EDT2013-04-19 01:58:06 GMT
    In the burgeoning landscape that is downtown San Diego, more people are living in smaller spaces. Downsizing is no longer a trend, it's a lifestyle. A lifestyle that Beverly and Phil Feldman can facilitate.
    In the burgeoning landscape that is downtown San Diego, more people are living in smaller spaces. Downsizing is no longer a trend, it's a lifestyle. A lifestyle that Beverly and Phil Feldman can facilitate.

  • Thursday, April 18 2013 2:24 PM EDT2013-04-18 18:24:08 GMT
    John and Wayne Woodliff are brothers-in-burgers, carrying out a legacy at Woody's Burgers in Mira Mesa.
    John and Wayne Woodliff are brothers-in-burgers, carrying out a legacy at Woody's Burgers in Mira Mesa.

  • If you're one of the fortunate San Diegans expecting a tax refund, you've probably already thought about what you're going to do with the money. In case you haven't Larry Himmel has a few suggestions.
    If you're one of the fortunate San Diegans expecting a tax refund, you've probably already thought about what you're going to do with the money. In case you haven't Larry Himmel has a few suggestions.

  • If you waited until the April 15th deadline to file your taxes, Larry Himmel shares some advice.
    If you waited until the April 15th deadline to file your taxes, Larry Himmel shares some advice. 

  • Saturday, April 13 2013 5:33 PM EDT2013-04-13 21:33:42 GMT
    A new exhibit at the San Diego History Center in Balboa Park is celebrating San Diego's craft brew culture.
    A new exhibit at the San Diego History Center in Balboa Park is celebrating San Diego's craft brew culture.

  • Wednesday, April 10 2013 9:42 PM EDT2013-04-11 01:42:06 GMT
    As the Flower Hill Mall sets its sights on a second sailing, Whole Foods Market has dropped anchor.
    As the Flower Hill Mall sets its sights on a second sailing, Whole Foods Market has dropped anchor.

  • Tuesday, April 9 2013 10:08 PM EDT2013-04-10 02:08:47 GMT
    Veteran cosmic rockers and hip jazz lovers can get their grooves back at a retro record shop in Hillcrest.
    Veteran cosmic rockers and hip jazz lovers can get their grooves back at a retro record shop in Hillcrest.

  • Tuesday, March 26 2013 9:33 PM EDT2013-03-27 01:33:03 GMT
    A final farewell Tuesday for a longtime member of the News 8 family.
    A final farewell Tuesday for a longtime member of the News 8 family.

  • Monday, March 25 2013 10:00 PM EDT2013-03-26 02:00:12 GMT
    We still have three weeks to file our income tax forms. But our Larry Himmel isn't waiting until the last minute.
    We still have three weeks to file our income tax forms. But our Larry Himmel isn't waiting until the last minute.

  • Thursday, March 21 2013 11:48 AM EDT2013-03-21 15:48:05 GMT
    A wise sage once said, "The more things change, the more they remain the same." In 1983, Larry Himmel was here at News 8 spewing out his pearls of wisdom.
    A wise sage once said, "The more things change, the more they remain the same." In 1983, Larry Himmel was here at News 8 spewing out his pearls of wisdom.

  • Tuesday, March 19 2013 9:50 PM EDT2013-03-20 01:50:07 GMT
    A mixed use affordable housing and commercial development is giving a new look to one of San Diego's oldest neighborhoods.

    A mixed use affordable housing and commercial development is giving a new look to one of San Diego's oldest neighborhoods.

  • Monday, March 18 2013 9:40 PM EDT2013-03-19 01:40:06 GMT
    An East County family is turning a personal tragedy into a life-saving tribute.
    An East County family is turning a personal tragedy into a life-saving tribute.

  • Friday, March 15 2013 9:54 PM EDT2013-03-16 01:54:01 GMT
    Imagine going for a haircut and a rock concert breaks out.
    Imagine going for a haircut and a rock concert breaks out.

  • Thursday, March 14 2013 9:55 PM EDT2013-03-15 01:55:08 GMT
    With changes in rules and regulations, more city dwellers are becoming urban farmers.
    With changes in rules and regulations, more city dwellers are becoming urban farmers.

  • Wednesday, March 13 2013 10:32 PM EDT2013-03-14 02:32:51 GMT
    You'll find them along every major thoroughfare in San Diego -- sign spinners.
    You'll find them along every major thoroughfare in San Diego -- sign spinners.

  • Wednesday, March 13 2013 9:50 PM EDT2013-03-14 01:50:09 GMT
    In a highly competitive field, only one local cupcake shop can boast that they've won the war.
    In a highly competitive field, only one local cupcake shop can boast that they've won the war.

  • Tuesday, March 12 2013 9:40 PM EDT2013-03-13 01:40:08 GMT
    Amateur painters are turning out some impressive work at a local art class, and it's all for a good cause.
    Amateur painters are turning out some impressive work at a local art class, and it's all for a good cause.

  • Tuesday, March 5 2013 10:20 PM EST2013-03-06 03:20:08 GMT
    If you love your lattes and have always dreamed of going to an Ivy League school, there's an academy in Vista where they are looking to train a few good baristas.
    If you love your lattes and have always dreamed of going to an Ivy League school, there's an academy in Vista where they are looking to train a few good baristas.

  • Thursday, February 28 2013 9:50 PM EST2013-03-01 02:50:09 GMT
    Some like it hot, and some like it even hotter. It's all a matter of taste.
    Some like it hot, and some like it even hotter. It's all a matter of taste.

  • Wednesday, February 27 2013 9:50 PM EST2013-02-28 02:50:07 GMT
    It's Happy Hour somewhere in San Diego, so it's time for Larry Himmel to uncork some almost 10-year-old Vintage Himmel.
    It's Happy Hour somewhere in San Diego, so it's time for Larry Himmel to uncork some almost 10-year-old Vintage Himmel.

  • Tuesday, February 26 2013 9:50 PM EST2013-02-27 02:50:08 GMT
    Will golfers be able to stay the course, or will this be the end of an era for the Escondido Country Club?
    Will golfers be able to stay the course, or will this be the end of an era for the Escondido Country Club?

  • Tuesday, February 26 2013 12:15 PM EST2013-02-26 17:15:05 GMT
    Two unique local shops on the same block are sharing some common ground.
    Two unique local shops on the same block are sharing some common ground.

  • Friday, February 22 2013 9:40 PM EST2013-02-23 02:40:08 GMT
    A few longtime locals may remember my mother from the old "San Diego At Large" show. If she was alive today, mom would have turned 94 this month.
    A few longtime locals may remember my mother from the old "San Diego At Large" show. If she was alive today, mom would have turned 94 this month.

  • Thursday, February 21 2013 9:37 PM EST2013-02-22 02:37:00 GMT
    Nestled in the heart of Fallbrook, you'll find a Victorian estate that's open to the public.
    Nestled in the heart of Fallbrook, you'll find a Victorian estate that's open to the public.

  • Wednesday, February 20 2013 9:47 PM EST2013-02-21 02:47:04 GMT
    A Barrio Logan grass roots project is converting an old factory into a center of commerce.
    A Barrio Logan grass roots project is converting an old factory into a center of commerce.

  • Tuesday, February 19 2013 9:40 PM EST2013-02-20 02:40:04 GMT
    With more wintry weather on the way, one local mountain community is bracing for the storm by making chocolate.
    With more wintry weather on the way, one local mountain community is bracing for the storm by making chocolate.

  • Monday, February 18 2013 9:50 PM EST2013-02-19 02:50:05 GMT
    One local fifth grade band is sporting a rather unique sound.
    One local fifth grade band is sporting a rather unique sound.

  • Friday, February 15 2013 10:05 PM EST2013-02-16 03:05:01 GMT
    "Build it and they will come." That's what officials at USD are hoping as the Toreros unveil their new $13.8 million baseball field.
    "Build it and they will come." That's what officials at USD are hoping as the Toreros unveil their new $13.8 million baseball field.

  • Thursday, February 14 2013 9:45 PM EST2013-02-15 02:45:05 GMT
    Do you believe in love? Do you believe true love lasts forever?
    Do you believe in love? Do you believe true love lasts forever?

  • Wednesday, February 13 2013 9:58 PM EST2013-02-14 02:58:06 GMT
    If you are one of those procrastinators who wait until the last minute to pick out a Valentine's card, you are not alone.
    If you are one of those procrastinators who wait until the last minute to pick out a Valentine's card, you are not alone.

  • Monday, February 11 2013 10:04 PM EST2013-02-12 03:04:04 GMT
    Exotic small-batch chocolates are being handcrafted at a new South Park shop.
    Exotic small-batch chocolates are being handcrafted at a new South Park shop.

  • Friday, February 8 2013 10:16 PM EST2013-02-09 03:16:19 GMT
    In Balboa Park they were gracefully gliding across the floor, although some of them never took a step. A group of inspirational dancers is out to set a world record.
    In Balboa Park they were gracefully gliding across the floor, although some of them never took a step. A group of inspirational dancers is out to set a world record.

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