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Surveyor Bob Gates works with a transit on Arroyo Avenue in Oceanside on a ground monitoring system as residents move out of homes damaged by a slow moving land slide.
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Survey: Record number of Californians, young and nonwhite residents voted in 2004

SAN FRANCISCO -- A record number of Californians voted in the 2004 general election, including more of the state's young people and nonwhite residents than ever before, a Field Poll analysis of the election results found.

Firm hires governor's fund-raiser to pitch program to agencies
Armed with friendly report, senator will reintroduce mandatory universal health care plan
Perata says Democrats will come up with bold ideas to counter governor

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Louisiana high court unanimously upholds anti-gay marriage amendment

NEW ORLEANS -- The Louisiana Supreme Court on Wednesday unanimously reinstated an anti-gay marriage amendment to the state constitution that was overwhelmingly approved by the voters in September.

Israel agrees to put off Gaza invasion, renew security talks with Palestinians
Original 'Roe' asks court to reconsider Roe v. Wade
Indonesian Health Ministry registers huge leap in tsunami death toll amid conflicting figures

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Lehman wants U.S. to be the lead dog

LA JOLLA ---- Del Mar's Tom Lehman is all about being first. Except when it comes to a certain afternoon at The Country Club in Brookline, Mass., as a member of the U.S. Ryder Cup team.

Teen cyclist on road to pro career

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Judge rules Guantanamo detainees can't challenge confinement in court

WASHINGTON -- A federal judge threw out a lawsuit Wednesday by foreign-born terror suspects challenging their detention in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, ruling that last year's landmark Supreme Court ruling did not provide them the legal basis to win their freedom.

U.S. Marine, Iraqi commandos work to safeguard vote in the triangle of death
Ex-soldier whose son is seriously ill with birth defects wins exemption from call-up
Bumpy road to Baghdad - Civilian workers head to war zone

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North County economic summit focuses on growth, change

ESCONDIDO ---- Change is in the wind for the economy of North County, attendees at the San Diego North Economic Summit heard Wednesday. In fact, it's already taking place, speakers said.

Inland Empire apartment prices climb higher
California home prices up in December, more conservative 2005 seen
Qualcomm's fiscal first-quarter earnings jump 46 percent

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Escondido's misguided tax hike

Our View: Imposing taxes is serious business, and government intrusion must be reserved for last resorts and rigorously protected from the temptations of expediency or caprice. We invoke these truths on the occasion of Escondido's push to levy a tax on burglar alarms and to build files of personal information about the people and companies who use them. Post your Comments
Dual magnets offer a brighter future for our children
Hey politicians, leave the kids alone

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Rolling Stone magazine refuses to run ad for Bible

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. -- Rolling Stone magazine declined to run an advertisement for a new translation of the Bible aimed at young people, the nation's largest Bible publisher said Wednesday.

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Survey: Record number of Californians, young and nonwhite residents voted in 2004

Firm hires governor's fund-raiser to pitch program to agencies

Armed with friendly report, senator will reintroduce mandatory universal health care plan

Perata says Democrats will come up with bold ideas to counter governor

San Francisco, frustrated by rising homicides, may try handgun ban

Jumbo squid wash onto SoCal beaches

UC dean, professor debate merits of affirmative action

Friend says Blake was determined to keep baby from Bakley

Report: Prison guards claim racial segregation rampant

Schwarzenegger names 10 to state prison watchdog unit

Media reports: Judge allows Michael Jackson to respond to leaked transcripts

Golden Gate officials angry with filmmaker who recorded suicides

TV journalist fights call to testify in Michael Jackson case

Report: Letter allegedly from Earth Liberation Front claims responsibility for bombs at sites

Voter registration hours extended for Iraqi expatriates

Deukmejian presents results of probe into corpse-selling scandal

Heated debate likely to surround next inmate up for clemency bid

Rescuers spend fourth day searching for missing 11-year-old boy

Dispute over California wireless tower reaches Supreme Court

More Central American minors trying to cross U.S., Mexican borders alone

Rains helped raise level of Salton Sea

Environmental groups sue state agency over pesticide pollution

Man who allegedly faked death will be returned to California

Convicted sex offender to live in Bay Point

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Louisiana high court unanimously upholds anti-gay marriage amendment

Israel agrees to put off Gaza invasion, renew security talks with Palestinians

Original 'Roe' asks court to reconsider Roe v. Wade

Indonesian Health Ministry registers huge leap in tsunami death toll amid conflicting figures

Federal court judge in Tampa throws out same-sex marriage lawsuit

Tsunami survivors getting enough food, but experts say they need healthier diets

Four people suspected of terror ties arrested, 12 blocked from entering U.S. this year

Palestinians promise quick action against militants after suicide bombing

Homeland Security chief says 'Byzantine' rules delay federal funds to local responders

Yushchenko clears last hurdles to inauguration as Ukrainian president

Japanese react calmly to latest tsunami warning amid rapid warnings by officials

Internet video allegedly shows the killing of two Iraqi hostages who set up Internet system for elections

Gunmen abduct Japanese engineer in central Iraq; British and Iraqi security workers killed

Yushchenko to initiate campaign to join EU next week

FBI alerts Boston law enforcement about four possible terror suspects

Al-Qaida case undermined by FBI informant's suicide attempt

Judge grants another delay in smuggling deaths trial

Mexican prison receives first visitors since raid

To raucous applause from 'troops' at State, Powell says farewell

Venezuela rejects US allegations that Chavez's government is meddling in neighboring countries

Brazil offers to help resolve dispute between Colombia and Venezuela

Oklahoma's prescription for meth abuse: Lock up cold medicines

Spanish court hears tape with 'dirty war' suspect's testimony of abuses at Naval School

Jury awards $75 million in punitive damages to family of New Jersey girl paralyzed by drunken football fan

Brazilian prosecutor pushes to legalize gay marriage in world's largest Roman Catholic country

Lots of snow for Michigan, but milder weather elsewhere

Three men found shot to death in Mexican border city

Suspect in Iran shipments case says feds exaggerating charges

Man who threatened to blow up van near White House held without bail

Somalia's transitional government in exile vows to start returning home by month's end

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Lehman wants U.S. to be the lead dog

Gulls rough up Wranglers

Buick Invitational Notebook: Same old song for Singh ---- he's hot

Pressure not getting to Eagles' McNabb

Silence broken in NHL talks

Robbins is charged with attempted murder

LA weighs in on side of Anaheim in Angels lawsuit

Teen cyclist on road to pro career

Organizers bolster their case to add second San Diego bowl game

MSJC beats College of the Desert

El Camino shoots down Fallbrook

Pumas force win from 'Hawks in boys' hoops

Patriots pull out a victory

'Hawks, Pumas call it a draw in girls' soccer

Unranked Broncos pull off upset against No. 2 Mavericks

Bears hold off Rancho Verde

San Diego County roundup: Ex-Charger McKnight now on SDSU football staff

Riverside County roundup: Bears surge to key win over Rancho Verde

Toreros report - 1/20/05

San Diego County scoreboard - 1/20/05

Riverside County scoreboard - 1/20/05

Fishing reports - 1/20/05

Teen cyclist on road to pro career

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North County economic summit focuses on growth, change

Inland Empire apartment prices climb higher

California home prices up in December, more conservative 2005 seen

Qualcomm's fiscal first-quarter earnings jump 46 percent

Consumer prices down after biggest yearly increase in four years

Lawyers, workers challenge state disability regulations

Airline water: Bottled might be best

Mirant files reorganization plan with bankruptcy court

Six cows from diseased Canadian animal's herd traced to U.S.

Teen sued by Apple in trade-secrets case gains legal help

eBay stock slides as investors brace for disappointing 2005

Two men plead guilty in online file-sharing case

Agilent Technologies CEO to step down in March

Martha Stewart Living recalls 1,700 lantern sets because of burn hazards

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Democracy hits right note for vocal ensemble Cantus

Chevelle sitting atop the heavy rock pile

Alter Bridge picks up where Creed left off

Artist captures his visions of cosmos in photographs

Pack your fire gear for funny, fascinating 'Burn This'

Well-acted 'Dinner With Friends' brings out play's darker side

New play uses Einstein to tackle life's problems

Everything comes up Twain in Poway

Juggling is great, but there's more to Karamazovs

Renaissance stages moving 'Of Mice and Men'

'Assault' charges hard at '70s genre, stumbles on impact

'Are We There Yet?' is eventful ride into the abyss

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Bill Boyajian's job is a gem

Oceanside police officer of the year selected

Lake Elsinore Historical Society raffles off street-naming rights

Chamber sponsors seminars for nonprofit groups

North San Diego County community briefs - 1/20/05

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Have the community planners thought about this before they approve another 500+ housing community? I doubt it. Gas is scarce, water is scarce, while cars and houses with lawns are more than plentiful... More...

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for those of you saying that temecula kids have nothing better to do, you're wrong. i am a student in temecula and the school system is great. yeah there are a few kids who like to start trouble, but they are everywhere. great oak is a very well established school. god bless her family and friends. More...

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Unlicensed motorists, particularly those driving on suspended or revoked licenses, are a major public safety menace. I applaud the checkpoints and the impounding of the associated vehicles. More...

Governor's proposed budget would double gambling panel's staff

Tribal casinos could be scrutinized more heavily if the Legislature adopts Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger's proposal to double the size of the Gambling Control Commission's staff. The panel regulates the state's booming Indian gambling industry along with about 100 privately owned card clubs. Post your Comments

Slow landslide still on move
511 to the rescue for travelers
Crash kills tot; twin survives
Clarification: Purpose of letter explained

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DA finds no violations in San Elijo Hills approvals

SAN MARCOS ---- Officials from the San Diego County District Attorney's office have found no evidence that past City Council approvals for development atop Cerro de las Posas violated local environmental laws. Post your Comments

Large raise proposed for EUSD leader
School boundary decisions loom in Poway
SMUSD superintendent to retire July 1

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Ecke Ranch owner calls for public vote on project

ENCINITAS ---- The owner of Paul Ecke Ranch told the City Council on Wednesday that plans to build housing and a public works facility on his family-owned property on Saxony Road should be put to a public vote. Post your Comments

City to rebuild flooded Pacific Street
Rain delays Canyon Crest construction
Survey says: Residents generally very satisfied with Carlsbad

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Murrieta officer tells jury about 2001 gunbattle

RIVERSIDE ---- A ferocious gunbattle was detailed for jurors Wednesday by a Murrieta police officer who was shot in the leg during the October 2001 confrontation. Cpl. Steve Lang described seeing various colors flash from the gun's muzzle as the man he was chasing on usually quiet Dartanian Place turned and fired at him from about 5 or 6 feet away. Post your Comments

UCR works to create medical school
Riverside County damage tops $16 million

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Brief heat wave on way out of region

SAN DIEGO - This week's sneak preview of summer may have been a respite from January's customary chill, but it's on the way out, according to forecasters. The warm spell, which drove the mercury into the high 80s in San Diego Wednesday, will gradually give way to more typical Southland winter conditions, according to the National Weather Service.

'Dirty bomb' threat against Boston originates in San Diego
Juror's heart attack causes mistrial

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Artist captures his visions of cosmos in photographs

Artist Victor Raphael is fascinated by the cosmos and how it inspires man to contemplate his place in the universe. Like other kids who grew up in the 1950s, Raphael wanted to become an astronaut so he could travel in space. These days he can't see much of the Milky Way from his home in Los Angeles, but he can still scan the heavens with his telescope.

Democracy hits right note for vocal ensemble Cantus
Pack your fire gear for funny, fascinating 'Burn This'
'Assault' charges hard at '70s genre, stumbles on impact
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Bill Boyajian's job is a gem

CARLSBAD ---- It was the lure of gems, the same quality that makes people want to own them, that hooked William Boyajian. He was a college student in those days, working for Belkeith Jewelry Co. in Fresno.

Obituaries - 1/20/05

Del Mar man's taste of adventure took him to far-and-away places

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Governor's proposed budget would double gambling panel's staff

Slow landslide still on move

511 to the rescue for travelers

Crash kills tot; twin survives

Clarification: Purpose of letter explained

Survey: Record number of Californians, young and nonwhite residents voted in 2004

Firm hires governor's fund-raiser to pitch program to agencies

Armed with friendly report, senator will reintroduce mandatory universal health care plan

Perata says Democrats will come up with bold ideas to counter governor

San Francisco, frustrated by rising homicides, may try handgun ban

Jumbo squid wash onto SoCal beaches

UC dean, professor debate merits of affirmative action

Friend says Blake was determined to keep baby from Bakley

Report: Prison guards claim racial segregation rampant

Schwarzenegger names 10 to state prison watchdog unit

Media reports: Judge allows Michael Jackson to respond to leaked transcripts

Golden Gate officials angry with filmmaker who recorded suicides

TV journalist fights call to testify in Michael Jackson case

Report: Letter allegedly from Earth Liberation Front claims responsibility for bombs at sites

Voter registration hours extended for Iraqi expatriates

Deukmejian presents results of probe into corpse-selling scandal

Heated debate likely to surround next inmate up for clemency bid

Rescuers spend fourth day searching for missing 11-year-old boy

Dispute over California wireless tower reaches Supreme Court

More Central American minors trying to cross U.S., Mexican borders alone

Rains helped raise level of Salton Sea

Environmental groups sue state agency over pesticide pollution

Man who allegedly faked death will be returned to California

Convicted sex offender to live in Bay Point

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DA finds no violations in San Elijo Hills approvals

Large raise proposed for EUSD leader

School boundary decisions loom in Poway

SMUSD superintendent to retire July 1

Firefighters fund raising for tsunami survivors.

Witnesses: Threatening phone message lead to shooting arrest

More research, decisions coming on school site

Escondido council approves five-year development plan

Sobriety checkpoint set in Escondido

Vista Irrigation District customers to see slightly higher fees again

Contract for Old Poway projects approved

Poway Royal residents face off over self-purchase proposal

Driver dies in fiery crash

Rainbow Planning Group's status may change

County staff to discuss San Luis Rey park

Olive Hill Road closed Thursday

Firefighters knock down blaze at house

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Ecke Ranch owner calls for public vote on project

City to rebuild flooded Pacific Street

Rain delays Canyon Crest construction

Survey says: Residents generally very satisfied with Carlsbad

Vista Irrigation District customers to see slightly higher fees again

Suspect arrested in slaying of homeless man

Oceanside to hold workshop on gang problem

Fire victim still in critical condition

Truck fire extinguished

Tie vote stalls floral center project in Carlsbad

Worker falls from roof

Witness: Suspect 'screaming and hollering' while beating brother

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Murrieta officer tells jury about 2001 gunbattle

Ortega Highway to remain closed until next week

UCR works to create medical school

Riverside County damage tops $16 million

Plateau to reopen Saturday

Perris approves issuing bonds to help fund high school, improvements

Water district board member ousted from committee

Candidates begin pulling papers for recall

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Brief heat wave on way out of region

'Dirty bomb' threat against Boston originates in San Diego

Juror's heart attack causes mistrial

Pelicans injured in oil spill recovering at SeaWorld

Man ordered to trial in death of uncle

Shooting victim identified

SDSU names new dean

Transient ordered to trial

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Dual magnets offer a brighter future for our children

Escondido's misguided tax hike

Hey politicians, leave the kids alone

Letters to the editor - 1/20/05

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Parents need your help, not your charm

35 Years Ago: Federal impact on local school budgets creates front-page headlines

Retiring salesman receives a salute

The president's pants

Baseball stars back in the swing of things

Does local radio news hit the spot?

'Monk' remains tasty fish

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