San Diego, CA

Crime

What’s happened to the Geezer Bandit?

The elderly man who became famous for robbing nearly a dozen Southern California banks over the past year is apparently taking some time off.

Local family needs your help in finding son’s killer

It has been nearly a year since 23-year-old Brandon Robinson was shot to death in Balboa Park.

Fugitive of the Week/Luis Pena

Luis Pena
DOB: 10/07/1980
Pena is wanted by State Parole agents for violating the conditions of his parole.  Pena has a history of assault with a deadly weapon and domestic violence.  Pena…

CrimeFighters Manhunt: Luis Pena

The News 8 CrimeFighters are helping in a countywide manhunt for a parolee who's evading authorities in the southern part of San Diego County.

Politics

Kelsey Grammer on New Conversative Network: "We’re Middle-of-The-Road People"

RightNetwork launched Wednesday with Grammer as the public face.
Kelsey Grammer – Arts – Bodypainting – Facepainting – Frasier

Boxer Aide Caught With Pot

Hiding a leafy green substance in your pocket is a sign.
Pets – Recreation – Boxer – Molosser Group – Dogs

Look For Prop D On Your November Ballot

The controversial measure will appear on the November ballot.
Arts – Works – Shakespeare – Plays – World Literature


Editorials

Letters: On public art, buying American and more

Readers aren’t thrilled with the attitude of a UCSD arts official, question public salaries and tout the need for political compromise.

Food & Wine

America’s Best Cities for Happy Hour

In the midst of a long and stressful work week, many Americans find respite in casual drinks with coworkers at “happy hour.”
United States – Happy hour – Business and Economy…

Health

The psychology of happiness

Three factors determine how happy we are. Happiness has many benefits, and it can be learned.

Home & Garden

UCSD: Modern at 50

As more than 7,600 students receive their diplomas this weekend at the University of California San Diego, they will be marking another milestone — 50 years of modern architecture, buildings…

Living Green

Harnessing the Power of Gym Rats

Unlike gerbils in an exercise wheel, these riders to nowhere keep the lights on.
Gym – Health – Shopping – Consumer Goods and Services – Sporting Goods


Local

Back To School!

The
coming of September means summer’s over and school starts all over
Clairemont. This is a large community with many schools, and an
unusually large variety of specialized educational opportunities. The
San Diego Unified…

Style

Fashion Week 101: Inside the Tents

New York Fashion Week is a twice-yearly circus of models, editors, insiders, and scenesters. Here’s a handy guide to help you sound just like one of the pros.
New York Fashion…

Your Money

Back-to-School Shopping Victim of Tight Budgets

By all accounts, the annual rite isn’t what it used to be.
ShopRite – Business – Cellfire – Arts – Animation

Arts & Entertainment

A couple for the grown-ups: "The Full Monty" and "Miss Saigon"

Now that the kids are back in school, two local theater institutions known more for their devotion to the wholesome are rolling out shows with distinctly adult leanings.

Football

Chargers add tackle, sign eight to practice squad

Chargers add former Ravens tackle Adam Terry, release Ryan Otterson and sign eight to practice squad.