Topic: San Diego County

To the mat: Parents to appeal ruling allowing yoga in public schools

A San Diego judge ruled that teaching yoga in Encinitas, Calif., public schools does not violate First Amendment protections against religious indoctrination. The attorney for the parents says there are several avenues for appeal.

Krispy Kreme Sloppy Joe? Not ours, says doughnut chain.

Krispy Kreme Sloppy Joe debuted in California over the weekend, but Krispy Kreme has nothing to do with the sandwich. The Sloppy Joe is the brainchild of a California chef known for deep-frying everything from Twinkies to Kool-Aid. 

Experts: Trained police needed for school security

The National Rifle Association wants armed volunteers in all US schools. But school safety experts and school board members say there's a huge difference between a trained law enforcement officer who becomes part of the school family — and a guard with a gun.

A news future in feisty upstarts?

A quintet of local news organizations trying to gain a digital foothold.

Modern Parenthood Parenting news roundup: Taylor Swift, Michelle Obama and bullies

This week's roundup spotlights stories on Taylor Swift's breakup, bully mania sweeping the country, and Michelle Obama on 'Jimmy Kimmel Live' chatting about teenagers and being a mom – That's right. The Modern Parenthood weekly news roundup is the new Friday family tradition.

Washington residents wait for word as wildfire burns

Hundreds of evacuated residents forced to flee a large central Washington fire waited for word Thursday on when they might be able to return home.

Washington, Oregon, Colorado, and Idaho residents tormented by wildfires

The west is having one of the worst wildfire seasons in decades. So far 6.4 million acres have burned, and on Wednesday Idaho residents were evacuated to avoid another massive wildfire.

Firefighters making progress on Colorado wildfire, while new one flares

More evacuations were called for after a wildfire on private land in northwestern Colorado spread.

Retirement: 3 ways to enrich it without adding money

Retirement planning is about more than saving money. It's about what you're going to do. Here are three ways to stay active in retirement.

Seau's suicide forces hard questions on head injuries

He is not the first football player to have committed suicide, and experts worry that it may be linked to repeated concussions.

Seau's death a shock, friends say

Friends and former team-mates say they never would have expected the player's suicide. 

Saga of California's Salton Sea: a tragic chapter ahead?

Some worry that a water-diversion deal, sending farm irrigation water to sprawling San Diego, will spell doom for the Salton Sea – and exposure to toxins for humans and wildlife. Others say protections are in place to ensure that can't happen.

Avocado thief: No jail, but unusual sentence

Avocado thief ordered not to possess more than 10 avocados at a time. Theft of 1,000 pounds of avocados was not avocado thief's first heist.
10/21/2011 11:38 pm

'God Bless America'? Not in high school math class, US judges rule.

A US appeals court in California says a public high school teacher has no constitutional right to display posters in his math class preaching his 'views on the role of God in our nation's history.'
09/13/2011 07:39 pm

Could the massive West Coast blackout have been prevented?

Initial reports blame a utility worker doing maintenance near Yuma, Ariz., for triggering the massive blackout that affected residents across a large swath of southern California and Mexico.
09/09/2011 08:19 pm

Green Economics Do 'green buildings' come with a higher price tag?

The initial cost may be higher, but if the price of electricity in your area is high, energy efficient construction is a smart financial move
08/30/2011 11:00 am

In Pictures Fun fried foods

Fried Kool-Aid has people lining up to try it at the fair [VIDEO]

Fried Kool-Aid may be the unhealthiest food at the San Diego County fair this summer. But so far, fans say they love fried Kool-Aid.
06/21/2011 10:07 am

Supreme Court deadlocks in peculiar case about US citizenship

A man born in Mexico and raised in America challenged a US law that makes it easier for an unwed mother to transmit US citizenship to her child born outside the US than for an unwed father. The Supreme Court deadlocked 4 to 4, so a lower court ruling upholding the law will stand.
06/13/2011 02:03 pm

In Pictures US nuclear power plants

Shark attack in California kills teen

A teen was pulled under and killed in a shark attack on the California coast, Friday. His best friend witnessed the attack while by his side in the water only 2 feet away.
10/23/2010 12:39 am

Southern California earthquakes deemed April aftershocks

The southern California earthquakes Monday night peaked at magnitude 5.7, disrupting a San Diego Padres baseball game, but no significant damage or injuries have been reported.
06/15/2010 12:26 pm

California earthquake: 5.7 earthquake rattles US - Mexico border Monday night

California earthquake: US-Mexico border rocked by an aftershock on the Easter Sunday earthquake that shook Baja California and Southern California.
06/15/2010 08:04 am

In Pictures Meteor showers

Wal-Mart to pay nearly $28 million in California toxic waste case

Wal-Mart will pay $27.6 million to settle a lawsuit in California.
05/04/2010 02:59 pm