Friday, February 17 2012 9:05 PM EST2012-02-18 02:05:55 GMT
You may have noticed gas prices have steadily climbed over the past few weeks. They're at a record high for the month of February, and they may keep going up.
You may have noticed gas prices have steadily climbed over the past few weeks. They're at a record high for the month of February, and they may keep going up.
Tuesday, February 7 2012 9:04 PM EST2012-02-08 02:04:30 GMT
With the price of gold topping $1,700 an ounce, people are jumping at the chance to cash in.
With the price of gold topping $1,700 an ounce, people are jumping at the chance to cash in. Newspaper advertisements promise a $2,000 starting price, or spot price, per ounce, and offer thousands of dollars for 14-karat gold jewelry.
Tuesday, January 10 2012 10:18 PM EST2012-01-11 03:18:27 GMT
For the families of people living with dementia, Alzheimer's or other disabilities, there's no greater nightmare than frantically searching for a loved one who wandered away.
For the families of people living with dementia, Alzheimer's or other disabilities, there's no greater nightmare than frantically searching for a loved one who wandered away.
Friday, December 23 2011 2:00 PM EST2011-12-23 19:00:17 GMT
Several more national retailers have joined Wal-Mart Stores Inc. in pulling a batch of powdered infant formula from their shelves after a Missouri newborn who consumed it apparently died of a rare bacterial infection.
Several more national retailers have joined Wal-Mart Stores Inc. in pulling a batch of powdered infant formula from their shelves after a Missouri newborn who consumed it apparently died of a rare bacterial infection.
Friday, November 25 2011 9:00 PM EST2011-11-26 02:00:49 GMT
Here in San Diego, die-hard bargain hunters finished their Thanksgiving meals early and headed out to late-night and early-morning Black Friday sales across the county.
Here in San Diego, die-hard bargain hunters finished their Thanksgiving meals early and headed out to late-night and early-morning Black Friday sales across the county.
Thursday, November 24 2011 9:28 PM EST2011-11-25 02:28:29 GMT
Not every Black Friday deal is such a bargain. There are some items being advertised that aren't actually being sold at their lowest prices of the shopping season.
Not every Black Friday deal is such a bargain. There are some items being advertised that aren't actually being sold at their lowest prices of the shopping season.
Thursday, November 24 2011 7:08 PM EST2011-11-25 00:08:45 GMT
Are you one of those who will say an early goodbye to their Thanksgiving guests and slip out for those Black Friday deals? Stores across San Diego are serving up some new hours to accommodate early bird shoppers.
Are you one of those who will say an early goodbye to their Thanksgiving guests and slip out for those Black Friday deals? Stores across San Diego are serving up some new hours to accommodate early bird shoppers.
Wednesday, November 23 2011 9:20 PM EST2011-11-24 02:20:46 GMT
A Temecula mall is one of two in the U.S. that will be tracking shoppers' movements this holiday season. The malls will monitor the signals from customers' cell phones as they move from store to store.
A Temecula mall is one of two in the U.S. that will be tracking shoppers' movements this holiday season. The malls will monitor the signals from customers' cell phones as they move from store to store.
Tuesday, November 22 2011 10:45 AM EST2011-11-22 15:45:19 GMT
The U.S. economy grew more slowly over the summer than the government had earlier estimated because businesses cut back more sharply on restocking of shelves.
The U.S. economy grew more slowly over the summer than the government had earlier estimated because businesses cut back more sharply on restocking of shelves.
Monday, November 21 2011 9:49 PM EST2011-11-22 02:49:22 GMT
Black Friday is approaching, and once again retailers are pulling out all the stops to attract bargain hunting customers. For some stores, that means starting big sales earlier than ever before.
Black Friday is approaching, and once again retailers are pulling out all the stops to attract bargain hunting customers. For some stores, that means starting big sales earlier than ever before.
Thursday, November 17 2011 8:56 PM EST2011-11-18 01:56:57 GMT
One of the major selling points of going solar is the savings users get on their electric bill. But now, SDG&E wants to change the way it charges those users, and ask them to pay more.
One of the major selling points of going solar is the savings users get on their electric bill. But now, SDG&E wants to change the way it charges those users, and ask them to pay more.
Monday, November 7 2011 9:15 PM EST2011-11-08 02:15:45 GMT
If you recently received a notice to get your vehicle smog checked, it may be a mistake. The DMV sent out notices to 13,000 drivers whose vehicles are not actually due for a smog check this year.
If you recently received a notice to get your vehicle smog checked, it may be a mistake. The DMV sent out notices to 13,000 drivers whose vehicles are not actually due for a smog check this year.
Friday, October 28 2011 9:01 PM EDT2011-10-29 01:01:10 GMT
If you have a pet that's an escape artist, or a family member that just cant' shut the door, a new pet tracking device might be the answer to your problems.
If you have a pet that's an escape artist, or a family member that just cant' shut the door, a new pet tracking device might be the answer to your problems.
Thursday, October 27 2011 9:16 PM EDT2011-10-28 01:16:04 GMT
While searching for that perfect costume, some parents are concerned to find that costumes for children and tweens are becoming a little -- or a lot -- inappropriate.
It's that time of year, and the last-minute hunt for Halloween costumes is in full swing. But while searching for that perfect costume, some parents are concerned to find that costumes for children and tweens are becoming a little -- or a lot -- inappropriate.
Thursday, October 13 2011 11:48 AM EDT2011-10-13 15:48:50 GMT
Members of Congress are asking the Justice Department to investigate whether Bank of America and other major banks improperly worked together to charge customers new monthly fees for using their debit cards.
Members of Congress are asking the Justice Department to investigate whether Bank of America and other major banks improperly worked together to charge customers new monthly fees for using their debit cards.
Wednesday, October 12 2011 12:03 AM EDT2011-10-12 04:03:42 GMT
A local Navy man is in a battle with the makers of Vitamin Water after he said he became violently ill after taking a gulp of the popular energy drink.
A San Diego Navy man is in a battle with the makers of Vitamin Water after he said he became violently ill after taking a gulp of the popular energy drink.
Tuesday, October 11 2011 10:20 PM EDT2011-10-12 02:20:28 GMT
The Home Shopping Network is trying out a new way for people to shop with their cell phones. If you see something you like, all you have to do is scan a bar code.
The Home Shopping Network is trying out a new way for people to shop with their cell phones. If you see something you like, all you have to do is scan a bar code.
Tuesday, August 30 2011 11:19 AM EDT2011-08-30 15:19:16 GMT
Consumers' confidence in August dropped almost 15 points to the lowest level since April 2009 as worries about the economy fueled the wildest stock market swings since the financial meltdown in 2008.
Consumers' confidence in August dropped almost 15 points to the lowest level since April 2009 as worries about the economy fueled the wildest stock market swings since the financial meltdown in 2008.
Tuesday, August 23 2011 11:39 AM EDT2011-08-23 15:39:17 GMT
The number of people who bought new homes fell for the third straight month in July, putting sales on track to finish this year as the worst on records dating back half a century.
The number of people who bought new homes fell for the third straight month in July, putting sales on track to finish this year as the worst on records dating back half a century.
Sunday, August 21 2011 1:28 PM EDT2011-08-21 17:28:29 GMT
The union representing about 62,000 employees of Ralphs, Vons and Albertsons across Southern California was poised Sunday to call a strike if a new labor deal cannot be reached.
The union representing about 62,000 employees of Ralphs, Vons and Albertsons across Southern California was poised Sunday to call a strike if a new labor deal cannot be reached.
Friday, August 19 2011 12:51 PM EDT2011-08-19 16:51:04 GMT
Work 20 years and keep earning half your pay for the rest of your life. For years that's what American taxpayers have been providing for those who serve in the military.
Work 20 years and keep earning half your pay for the rest of your life. For years that's what American taxpayers have been providing for those who serve in the military.
Tuesday, August 16 2011 2:33 PM EDT2011-08-16 18:33:26 GMT
Netflix Inc. is giving kids and their parents a new reason to embrace its Internet video subscription service as it raises prices to the dismay of many customers.
Netflix Inc. is giving kids and their parents a new reason to embrace its Internet video subscription service as it raises prices to the dismay of many customers.
Friday, August 5 2011 2:26 PM EDT2011-08-05 18:26:01 GMT
Honda is recalling about 1.5 million vehicles in the U.S. to update the software on the automatic transmission to decrease the possibility of transmission damage.
Honda is recalling about 1.5 million vehicles in the U.S. to update the software on the automatic transmission to decrease the possibility of transmission damage.
Friday, July 29 2011 12:24 PM EDT2011-07-29 17:24:50 GMT
The economy expanded at meager 1.3 percent annual rate in the spring after scarcely growing at all in the first three months of the year, the Commerce Department said Friday.
The economy expanded at meager 1.3 percent annual rate in the spring after scarcely growing at all in the first three months of the year, the Commerce Department said Friday.
Monday, July 11 2011 8:56 PM EDT2011-07-12 01:56:01 GMT
The hacking scandal in Great Britain has revealed just how easy it is to break into someone's voice mail. In many cases, all you need is the person's cell phone number.
The hacking scandal in Great Britain has revealed just how easy it is to break into someone's voice mail. In many cases, all you need is the person's cell phone number.
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