 Triathlon becomes celebration of life
 K.C. ALFRED / Union-Tribune
Competitors exit the water after the swim portion of the 21st annual Mission Bay Triathlon Sunday. About 1,7000 people participated in the endurance race, some in memory of loved ones who have died.
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Bayfront face-lift concept takes wing
First phase OK'd for North Embarcadero
DOWNTOWN SAN DIEGO, Oct. 6 (UNION-TRIBUNE)
The design for San Diego's downtown waterfront makeover is in, and it incorporates jacaranda trees, towering date palms, whimsical light poles and sea gull-inspired restroom art.
The city and the San Diego Unified Port District recently green-lighted a concept for the $28.5 million first phase of what's known as the North Embarcadero Visionary Plan.
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SAN DIEGO, 10:25 a.m. Oct. 6 (UNION-TRIBUNE)Skeletal remains found in E. County ID'd: The skeletal remains of a man found last summer in the East County has been identified as Jose Isabel Romero Jimenez of Mexico, the Medical Examiner's office said Monday. EL CAJON, 10:23 a.m. Oct. 6 (UNION-TRIBUNE)
Suspect in robbery spree faces eight charges: A 22-year-old man suspected in an armed robbery spree that involved mostly convenience stores has been arrested, El Cajon police said Monday. SAN DIEGO, 7:09 a.m. Oct. 6 (UNION-TRIBUNE)
Woman, 55, in fatal Escondido crash ID'd: A woman killed in a collision in Escondido last week has been identified as Shawn Lynn McFate of Escondido, the Medical Examiner's Office said Monday. 7:10 a.m. Oct. 6 (UNION-TRIBUNE)
Sailor dies after Santa Ysabel motorcycle crash: A 21-year-old sailor who crashed his motorcycle into a tree Sunday afternoon in Santa Ysabel died later that evening, officials said.
COLLEGE AREA, Oct. 6 (UNION-TRIBUNE)
No shortage of housing at SDSU this semester: Last fall, San Diego State University's residence halls were jam-packed with students, some of whom had been on a waiting list of roughly 300.
EAST COUNTY, Oct. 6 (UNION-TRIBUNE)
High school district taps institute on ethics: East County's largest school district has introduced a character education program that aims to reduce cheating and other bad conduct by promoting ethical behavior.
JUST FIX IT, Oct. 6 (UNION-TRIBUNE)
Golden Hill curb repair is back on the city's work schedule: THE PROBLEM: Sheila Ford tried for more than two years to get repairs to a B Street curb, badly damaged by trucks during utility undergrounding work near her mother-in-law's Golden Hill home.
Oct. 6 (UNION-TRIBUNE)
Photo: Waltz in the park:
Oct. 6 (UNION-TRIBUNE)
Photo: The rain falls mainly on the plane:
Oct. 6 (UNION-TRIBUNE)
Brace for more heat this week:The rain has come and gone for the county, and don't expect the lower temperatures to last long. More heat, similar to last week's scorching weather, is expected by Wednesday, according to the National Weather Service.
Oct. 6 (UNION-TRIBUNE)
Gangs blamed in almost half the homicides in '07:Nearly half the homicides with known motives in San Diego County last year were at the hands of gangs, according to a study looking at victims and suspects of violent crime.
SAN DIEGO, Oct. 6 (UNION-TRIBUNE)
Proposal alters campaign cash law: San Diego's election laws could soon change dramatically by letting candidates collect more than three times as much money per donor and by compelling disclosure of all contributions until the last week of the campaign.
Oct. 6 (UNION-TRIBUNE)
3 million gallons of water spill into regional park:SAN DIEGO: More than 3 million gallons of water spilled from a pipeline that failed early yesterday in a remote section of Mission Trails Regional Park, officials said.
Oct. 6 (UNION-TRIBUNE)
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Oct. 6 (UNION-TRIBUNE)Annual drive will visit East County communities: EAST COUNTY: The third annual drive along historic Highway 80 through East County will be held Oct. 18. Oct. 6 (UNION-TRIBUNE)
Breast cancer awareness is topic of free seminar: LA MESA: A breast cancer awareness seminar will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the Grossmont Healthcare District Conference Center, 9001 Wakarusa St., La Mesa. Oct. 6 (UNION-TRIBUNE)
Forum will discuss city's redevelopment programs: SAN DIEGO: A public forum will be held Friday to discuss San Diego's redevelopment programs, how they affect neighborhoods and what can be done to improve them. Oct. 5 (UNION-TRIBUNE)
Student dies in fight at SDSU: A 22-year-old student was stabbed to death and three other students were wounded during a street fight early yesterday on the San Diego State University campus.
Oct. 5 (UNION-TRIBUNE)
Santa Ana winds hold key in fire season: Mother Nature was not nice in 2007. When Santa Ana winds howled through the county's canyons in late October, they came after a second straight dry winter that had withered native vegetation and left it ready to burn.
SAN DIEGO, 10:37 a.m. Oct. 5 (UNION-TRIBUNE)Dry, cloudy skies follow fall's first measurable rain: Dry, partly cloudy skies are in the forecast Sunday after fall's first measurable rain in the county.
SAN DIEGO, Oct. 5 (UNION-TRIBUNE)
Bombing suspect can't cite a motive: A woman accused of bombing the San Diego federal courthouse in May couldn't explain to investigators what was behind the explosion.
Oct. 5 (UNION-TRIBUNE)Spirits soar at air show: A former Air Force fighter pilot who logged more than 300 combat missions over Vietnam, Bill Reesman can still recall the day he became enthralled with the idea of flying. He was just 7 years old, and his father had taken him to see the Cleveland Air Races.
Oct. 5 (UNION-TRIBUNE)
Challenges, controversy stir real interest in races:Campaigns for community college board elections aren't known for getting the pulse racing. They usually draw about as much excitement as water district races. Until now.
JULIAN, Oct. 5 (UNION-TRIBUNE)
Mountain town mines gold with apple festival: In Julian, the real gold turned out to be red and round. The quaint mountain town founded during San Diego County's gold rush in 1869 has survived – and thrived – because its settlers planted apple trees while waiting to strike it rich.
Oct. 5 (UNION-TRIBUNE)
The week: Stories and photos from Sept. 28-Oct. 4:San Diego Gas & Electric Co. announced a new policy Thursday to shut off power in much of the backcountry during conditions of extreme fire danger.
Oct. 5 (UNION-TRIBUNE)
Clear skies coming to drive off rain:A rainstorm unusually strong for early October blew through the county last night, dropping 0.18 of an inch of rain on Lindbergh Field between 8 and 9 p.m. and a bit less over a good portion of the county.
LA JOLLA, Oct. 5 (UNION-TRIBUNE)
Man dies on first certified dive: The body of a 45-year-old diver was found yesterday afternoon after a five-hour search off La Jolla Shores.
Oct. 5 (UNION-TRIBUNE)
2 county residents among hikers rescued in Sierra:Two San Diego County residents were among a group of four hikers rescued yesterday morning in the Sierra Nevada.
Oct. 5 (UNION-TRIBUNE)
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SAN DIEGO, Oct. 5 (UNION-TRIBUNE)Body of missing diver recovered off La Jolla Shores: The body of a missing diver was found late Saturday afternoon following an all-day search off La Jolla Shores.
Oct. 4 (UNION-TRIBUNE)
SDG&E's new fire plan drawing mixed reviews: SDG&E's plan to turn off electricity in parts of the backcountry during strong Santa Ana winds to prevent fires is being applauded by some as a positive move, and condemned by others as potentially causing worse problems than it solves.
LAKESIDE, 4:54 p.m. Oct. 4 (UNION-TRIBUNE)Motorcyclist killed in head-on collision in Lakeside: A 55-year-old motorcyclist was killed Saturday when he tried to pass a vehicle on Wildcat Canyon Road near Barona Valley Ranch Resort & Casino and collided head-on with another vehicle, authorities said. SAN DIEGO, 1:43 p.m. Oct. 4 (UNION-TRIBUNE)
Shot fired during Mission Valley liquor store robbery: A robber pointed a gun at three male employees at a Mission Valley liquor store, firing a shot at one who tried to deter him, then grabbed some cash and ran to a waiting car, police said Saturday. SAN DIEGO, 11:44 a.m. Oct. 4 (UNION-TRIBUNE)
Man stabbed to death in street fight near SDSU gym: A 22-year-old man was stabbed to death and three other men were wounded during a street fight early Saturday morning on the San Diego State University campus near Peterson Gym.
Oct. 4 (UNION-TRIBUNE)
Do those smocks come in red or blue?:In the interest of a slogan-free balloting environment, California bans electioneering within 100 feet of a polling place. But what if the slogan appears on your shirt? Election officials anticipating exuberant voters on Nov. 4 are making plans for what to do with the occasional Barack Obama tank top or John McCain polo shirt.
Oct. 4 (UNION-TRIBUNE)
Winning football season is found to convert into cash : Go Chargers!!! No, really. Go Chargers!!! Even non-football fans have reason to cheer for the team tomorrow because a new study suggests a lot of wins could mean a little extra cash for all of us.
SAN DIEGO, Oct. 4 (UNION-TRIBUNE)
SEDC seeks more money for ousted leader Smith: Carolyn Smith's $100,350 in severance pay from the Southeastern Economic Development Corp. already has been controversial, and now the agency is asking the city for more money for her.
LA JOLLA, Oct. 4 (UNION-TRIBUNE)
A big helping for the hungry: LA JOLLA – Ewell Sterner took his son Casidy with him a few months ago during one of the nights his employer sends a group of workers to sort donations at the San Diego Food Bank.
CHULA VISTA, Oct. 4 (UNION-TRIBUNE)
City Council bickers over move to hire new manager: CHULA VISTA – City officials are clashing over how to select a new Chula Vista city manager to replace David Garcia, who was fired after an investigation into his Internet use at work.
SANTEE, Oct. 4 (UNION-TRIBUNE)
Charter initiative would give city more power: SANTEE – On the outside, not much would change. Santee wouldn't look any different, and City Hall isn't expected to shrink or grow.
Oct. 4 (UNION-TRIBUNE)
Democrat, Republican vie for District 1 council seat: San Diego's most affluent City Council district, where growth pains top the community agenda, is facing a choice between a Republican entrepreneur making a second run for office and a grass-roots Democrat who says she is surprised to find herself in politics.
Oct. 4 (UNION-TRIBUNE)
Two cities seeking sales tax increase: El Cajon and La Mesa are at a crossroads. Both cities are struggling with multimillion-dollar budget deficits that threaten the quality and quantity of services offered to their residents. At a time when consumers are trying to spend less, both cities are asking them to pay more, in the form of higher sales taxes, to help alleviate the cities' money problems.
CHULA VISTA, Oct. 4 (UNION-TRIBUNE)
Views vary vastly for two candidates vying for same seat: CHULA VISTA – Pamela Bensoussan and Russ Hall have about the same amount of civic experience to qualify them for a seat on the City Council. But the two are near opposites in their ideologies.
SAN DIEGO COURTS, Oct. 4 (UNION-TRIBUNE)
Man acquitted in single-punch death, assault:Officials say the men were the latest casualties in an ongoing battle among organized criminal gangs. In all, 44 bodies have been found since Sunday in Tijuana, a number that has grown from previous reports as officials provided a thorough accounting.
Oct. 4 (UNION-TRIBUNE)
Light rain in forecast today:A weak cold front is expected to bring San Diego its first measurable rain in four months today, and light Santa Ana winds could follow tomorrow night, according to the National Weather Service.
SAN DIEGO, Oct. 4 (UNION-TRIBUNE)
Response roles in disasters outlined:
Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger visited a Wal-Mart in Clairemont Mesa yesterday to announce agreements with business and nonprofit leaders that will help them respond more effectively to the next disaster.
NORTH COUNTY, Oct. 4 (UNION-TRIBUNE)
Officials blame chemicals for fire:
Overheated chemicals were being blamed for a fire at the Biosite facility in Sorrento Valley yesterday morning, said Lee Swanson of the San Diego Fire-Rescue Department.
NATIONAL CITY, Oct. 4 (UNION-TRIBUNE)
Authorities identify man fatally struck by vehicle: NATIONAL CITY
– A man described as a transient who was struck by a car last month and later died has been identified by the Medical Examiner's Office.
Oct. 4 (UNION-TRIBUNE)
City accepts credit cards for fines and deposits: IMPERIAL BEACH: Residents and business owners can pay city fees with their credit cards now in Imperial Beach.
Oct. 4 (UNION-TRIBUNE)
Candidates, propositions to be focus of four forums:
Several forums are scheduled in East County next week to educate voters about political candidates and propositions on the Nov. 4 ballot.
Oct. 4 (UNION-TRIBUNE)
Marines, sailors return from Iraq to homecoming :CAMP PENDLETON: Hundreds of friends and family members are expected to gather at Camp Pendleton today to welcome home more than 170 Marines and sailors returning from Iraq.
