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Gov. Schwarzenegger Signs Chelsea's Law Into Effect

On an overcast Thursday morning in Balboa Park, California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger signed into effect Chelsea's Law, which is intended to protect children against predators. As an urgency measure, it went into effect immediately once it was signed into law.

Published: Thu, 9 Sep 2010 13:34:01 PDT

Actor Accused Of Stabbing Girlfriend Takes Witness Stand

A Hollywood actor accused of stabbing his on-again, off-again girlfriend took the witness stand in his own defense Thursday.

Published: Thu, 9 Sep 2010 20:19:46 PDT

4 Local College Students Charged In Death Of Fellow Student

Four local college students are facing charges in connection with the death of a fellow student at a 2009 fraternity house party.

Published: Thu, 9 Sep 2010 19:25:17 PDT

Man Who Threatened 9 Women To Be Sentenced

A man who made phone calls and sent letters and e-mails threatening to rape and strangle nine women -- including several San Diego television news reporters -- is scheduled to be sentenced Friday in a downtown courtroom.

Published: Fri, 10 Sep 2010 05:11:39 PDT

Chelsea's Law Effort Places Fletcher In Spotlight

San Diego-based Assemblyman Nathan Fletcher's effort to pass Chelsea's Law has placed him in the national spotlight.

Published: Thu, 9 Sep 2010 19:13:52 PDT

Policewoman Hurt After Car Plows Into Cruiser

A patrolwoman's quick reflexes allowed her to avoid serious injury Thursday when a taxi plowed into her stationary cruiser on State Route 163 in Hillcrest as she was aiding the driver of a broken-down car.

Published: Thu, 9 Sep 2010 17:17:13 PDT

Local Marines Reclaim Boat From Pirates Off Somalia

Marines from Camp Pendleton reclaim control of a pirate-held vessel off the Somali coast and have taken nine prisoners, according to the U.S. Navy.

Published: Thu, 9 Sep 2010 14:17:06 PDT

Controlled Burn On Camp Pendleton Today

North County residents may see plumes of smoke rising from the direction of Camp Pendleton Thursday as military crews conduct a routine controlled burn on the Marine Corps base near Oceanside.

Published: Thu, 9 Sep 2010 09:00:25 PDT

Fire Officials: Mt. Laguna Area Primed For Fire

San Diego County has avoided a major wildfire for almost three years, but firefighters said one area is primed for a devastating fire.

Published: Thu, 9 Sep 2010 19:30:03 PDT

Man Who Attempted To Kidnap Child Arraigned

A man accused of trying to kidnap a 9-year-old girl at the San Ysidro border crossing last weekend pleaded not guilty Thursday to three felony charges, including attempted kidnapping and false imprisonment.

Published: Thu, 9 Sep 2010 16:41:15 PDT

Man Struck, Killed While Dancing On SR-163

A man seen apparently dancing within lanes of state Route 163 in Mission Valley was fatally struck by a passing motorist in an SUV early Thursday, authorities said.

Published: Thu, 9 Sep 2010 04:53:33 PDT

Man Sentenced For Beating, Strangling Woman

An ex-con who beat and strangled his girlfriend in her North Park apartment was sentenced Thursday to 25 years to life in prison.

Published: Thu, 9 Sep 2010 16:38:30 PDT

Encinitas Mayor Fails To Report $100K Loan

The San Diego Union-Tribune says the mayor of Encinitas failed to report a $100,000 loan and then voted for a fee cut that the lender supported.

Published: Thu, 9 Sep 2010 08:44:52 PDT

Couple Robs Subway Shop At Gunpoint

San Diego police Thursday were on the lookout for a man and woman who robbed a Subway sandwich shop at gunpoint.

Published: Thu, 9 Sep 2010 08:09:54 PDT

Trainer Accused In Shooting To Stand Trial

A trainer accused of opening fire at a Vista boxing club after being barred from the gym, killing another trainer and wounding two others, pleaded not guilty Thursday and will stand trial Jan. 11.

Published: Thu, 9 Sep 2010 16:22:11 PDT

Bomb Squad Blows Up Pipe Bomb In Rolando

The bomb squad blew up a pipe bomb in the Rolando area on Wednesday, prompting the evacuation of an entire neighborhood.

Published: Wed, 8 Sep 2010 23:34:55 PDT

Lawyers: Coast Guard Measures To Blame In Fatal Crash

The U.S. Coast Guard's prosecution of a petty officer for crashing a patrol vessel into a pleasure boat on San Diego Bay last year, killing an 8-year-old boy, is a bid to duck responsibility and avoid liability, lawyers for the officer said Wednesday.

Published: Wed, 8 Sep 2010 19:34:10 PDT

Boy, 17, Accused Of Raping Girl To Stand Trial

A 17-year-old boy accused of raping a girl after forcing her off a bike path at gunpoint as she walked to school in Escondido must stand trial on charges of forcible rape, robbery and aggravated kidnapping, a judge ruled Wednesday.

Published: Wed, 8 Sep 2010 19:11:42 PDT

Planned Quran Burning Sparks Local Actions

Local Muslims are taking action days before a Florida pastor plans to burn Quarans on the anniversary of Sept. 11.

Published: Wed, 8 Sep 2010 22:46:36 PDT

Woman Who Threatened to Kill Workers Captured After Chase

A woman driving a yellow Nissan Xterra led authorities on a winding chase after threatening to kill people at a La Mesa workplace on Wednesday before she was subdued by Sheriff's deputies and CHP officers in a cul de sac.

Published: Wed, 8 Sep 2010 23:36:10 PDT