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Man overboard on gay cruise rescued, then shot, by police
A man who fell overboard from a gay cruise yacht was shot dead when he fought the police officers who had rescued him, according to news reports.
Steven Paul Hirschfield, 37, of Los Angeles had been at a yacht party, part of last weekend’s San Diego Pride celebrations, when he fell off the 222-ft vessel into San Diego Bay, reports the San Diego Union Tribune.
The Harbour Police were called and a police boat found Hirschfield about 500 ft south of the US Coast Guard Air Station.
Hirschfield boarded the boat and began fighting the two officers on board, knocking one to the deck. He then grabbed the officer’s taser gun and began striking him in the face with it. According to the Harbour Police report, Hirschfield then tried to take the officer’s firearm. As the two struggled over the gun, the second officer shot Hirschfield in the upper body, killing him.
The injured officer was taken to hospital with face and leg injuries.
San Diego Police are investigating the incident.
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Want a little milking with your fair
San Diego County Fair, believe it or not, is highly agri-centric experience
By Dan Weisman
DEL MAR -- One of the top five county fairs in terms of attendance in the nation, the San Diego County Fair started as an agricultural exposition in 1880, organized to bring together county farmers hoping to share ideas and top products.
Agriculture continues to be a major component at the Del Mar Fairgrounds during the fair that runs through July 4 and is expected to top last year's record attendance of 1.265 visitors. Indeed, the fairgrounds hosting the extravaganza is operated by the appropriately named 22nd District Agricultural Association of California.
"We're striving to highlight agriculture in San Diego County," said Jaime Mendoza, fair livestock coordinator, surveying the frenzied scene near the new museum-qualtiy exhibit, "Farm Life: A Century of Change" at the huge Agrifair building.
"We have 550 head of sheep in our barn today, 151 pygmy goats, 65 head of dairy cattle," Mendoza continued. "We have exhibitors and junior exhibitors from all over the country. We offer competitive exhibitions, milking demonstrations in hopes of educating people about agriculture and where food comes from."
Many of the fair''s 1.3 million visitors this year trek through the agriculture exhibits spanning the southeast quarter of the giant fairgrounds. More than 100 classroom groups daily tromp through the barns and farm demonstrations, according to Mendoza.
The fair, its agricultural programs and the visitors tell much about the unique place of farming in San Diego County, whose 2.6 million residents rank the place as the sixth highest urban population among counties in the nation.
Many people don't realize the county has more than 6,500 small farms with nine or fewer acres, ranking it as tops in the nation in that category. The county ranks eighth in California and 20th in the nation in size of agricultural production.
County agricultural production leads the state and the nation in value of nursery, floriculture, sod and avocados, according to the San
Diego Agriculture Department. Statewide, the county is in the top five in the production of chickens, fresh market tomatoes, eggs, mushrooms, grapefruit, tangerines and honey, the department adds.
San Diego's $1.5 billion ag industry on 315,296 ares even ranks fifth in the county economy, following such well-known components as tourism, manufacturing, defense.
But it isn't dollar signs attracting the kids and groups to the ag exhibits and related features such as Swift Swine's racing pigs, petting zoos, pony and elephant rides. It's the fun.
Gazing in seeming amazement at a sheep shearing demonstration, Nelda Allan's second grade class from Dewey Elementary School in the highly urban Point Loma section of San Diego, managed to contain its enthusiasm.
Not.
"I feel like I'm in a farm" said an excited Lucas Canellas as classmate Isiah Williams quickly added, "I really enjoy learning about farming."
Said teacher Allan: "We've been bringing the kids here for 15 years. The world is changing so fast, this gives them an idea of where their food comes from. We also grew radishes at school and entered them into a contest."
Exhibitors, too, keep returning with renewed enthusiasm. Dave and Barbara Davies again brought their pack of alpacas from El Cajon in San Diego's East County to the Del Mar fair.
"This is the llama and alpaca booth," Dave Davies said. "It's part of the educational theme of the fair. We get hundreds of people here with all sorts of questions."
Each year, the fair has a theme. This year's theme is Summer of Sports. But the concept and timeless theme remains agriculture, farmers and fellow travelers say. It never gets old.
"I love it when the kids come in and, for example, have no idea the majority of poinsettia flowers come out of this place," Mendoza, the livestock coordinator said. "They're surprised."
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Pledge to vote for High Speed Rail in California!
Vote YES on the California High Speed Rail Bond Measure in the November general election!
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San Diego drivers appreciate Mexico's cheap gas
SAN DIEGO (AP) — If there's pain at the pump in the U.S., Mexico may just have a remedy. A gallon of regular unleaded gasoline in San Diego retails for an average price of $4.61 a gallon. A few miles south, in Tijuana, it's about $2.54 — even less if you pay in pesos. SAN DIEGO (AP) — If there's pain at the pump in the U.S., Mexico may just have a remedy. A gallon of regular unleaded gasoline in San ... more
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Blackwater + San Diego + training center= trouble for all
A new counterterrorism training facility operated by military security contractor Blackwater Worldwide echoed with the grunts of Navy sailors, a day after a federal judge ordered the city to let classes begin.
The 24 trainees batted and punched each other Thursday as they learned basic strike tactics in a corner of the 61,000-square-foot converted warehouse in an industrial area near the U.S.-Mexico border.
For the next three weeks, they’ll practice shooting inside a 25-yard indoor firing range and learn to wear sidearms safely while wriggling through ship hatches and up narrow ladders installed in white metal cargo containers stacked along one wall of the building to simulate a ship. Trainers from Blackwater will quiz them on distinguishing small boats carrying cargo from those carrying bombs.
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Southern California drivers head to Mexico for cheaper gas
Well that's smart isn't, save $5 bucks, peak up your stress in Tijuana, then drive back to the US, idle for 2+ hours in the border crossing and support the monopoly PEMEX is. (Only place to get comsumer gasoline in Mexico)
On top of getting really shitty gas with manipulated gas pumps.
Get over it and ride a bike, San Diego has great weather and mostly flat, plus most people down there look like they could give up some pounds. Thank you in&out...
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just great sense, SoCal-ittes.
SAN DIEGO - Some motorists in southern California are willing to drive south to find lower gas prices. A steady line of cars crossing from Tijuana to the United States.
One motorist said, "Some people just come here to Tijuana now to just fill up with gas and go back to San Diego." The price difference between the U.S. and Mexico is dramatic.
California drivers are paying nearly $4 a gallon for regular gas, in Tijuana it's $2.75.
One motorist said. "Because I always load full in California and it's like 35 dollars. And right here in T-J, it's like 30 dollars, so five dollars difference."
The difference is dramatic with Pemex gas stations everywhere selling regular gas more than a dollar lower than the U.S.
The diesel difference is even more.
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A Genius Outside the Academy
The Hip Hop Caucus tour featuring Rev. Lennox Yearwood, Jr. Yearwood is a minister, community activist, military chaplain, and one of the most influential people in Hip Hop. A powerful and fiery orator. The Hip Hop Caucus tour featuring Rev. Lennox Yearwood, Jr. Yearwood is a minister, community activist, military chaplain, and one of ... more
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Tijuana elite move to San Diego to escape local violence
There is a growing trend among the wealthy residents of Tijuana, move to the United States. After an increase in violence and kidnappings, many of the Tijuana elite, have packed their bags for the north. There is a growing trend among the wealthy residents of Tijuana, move to the United States. After an increase in violence and kidnappi... more
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Journeys begin or end in San Diego
San Diego – being in the corner of the nation and home to great weather and, apparently, flat roads – has played a starring role in more than a few coast-to-coast triumphs.
Maybe a big start/finish line should be painted near one of our beaches. A sign could be added: “San Diego, Capital of the Cross-Country Craze.”
Why not?
Remember the Walk To End The Wars – a cross-country effort by peace activist Bill McDannell? Yep, started in San Diego.
Remember Fat Man Walking? Steve Vaught began his cross-country trek from nearby Oceanside to lose weight and replenish his soul.
Indeed, Deering and Horangic weren't the only ones on a long-distance mission to reach the San Diego area yesterday.
Bruce Ross ended a 700-mile bike ride in Oceanside, an effort to help Canine Companions for Independence, which is based there. Although he didn't go cross-country – he began in Santa Rosa – the Irvine man did put in a lot of miles.
He might as well join the crowd.
Even as you read this, retired Marine Tom Knoll is running across the country for charity with his son. The 75-year-old took his first step from the Marine Corps Recruit Depot on March 1.
Maybe he crossed paths with former New York Giants football player George Martin, who's walking from New York to San Diego to raise money for the medical needs of rescue and recovery workers at ground zero.
What's the appeal of these treks?
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The Whigs @ Independence Jam!
I went to this last year and saw Spoon, Interpol, Kings of Leon...
The line-up looks even better this year! Flogging Molly, Cold War Kids and MGMT! I went to this last year and saw Spoon, Interpol, Kings of Leon... ... more -
What, me election worry?
I've got a Diebold voting machine at my house. Totally legal. The San Diego County Registrar of Voters gave it to me.
Makes you wonder, who else has these machines? How secure is this? Even, is this legal?
They have numerous seals and safeguards and such. It's also a felony to violate the rules. So, the system seems OK.
Still...If somebody wanted to do something, it doesn't seem that hard.
They swore us to uphold the Constitution. Thought that was implied. Suppose somebody just mouthed the words or crossed finger behind the back? How is the oath even binding?
So, when you're voting this Election Day, don't cry for me. I've got a touchscreen voting machine at my house. It's a party monster. I've got a Diebold voting machine at my house. Totally legal. The San Diego County Registrar of Voters gave it to me. ... more -
Sanders halts Blackwater plans
"OTAY MESA – Amid growing controversy, San Diego Mayor Jerry Sanders said this week that he won't allow Blackwater Worldwide to open its Navy training facility in Otay Mesa until the plan goes through the city's public review process.
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The company has leased a 61,600-square-foot warehouse in a business park three blocks from the U.S.-Mexico border near Brown Field. It is installing a shooting range, a simulated Navy ship and classrooms, and hopes to begin operating in June.
On Monday, Sanders told his development services director, Kelly Broughton, that Blackwater's permits, which had been issued by city staff, will require more scrutiny than the staff-level review.
Broughton then sent a letter to Blackwater vice president Brian Bonfiglio stating that “no certificate of occupancy will be issued” until the company's plans are approved by the San Diego City Council and Planning Commission.
Sanders' action was prompted by a legal opinion issued Friday by San Diego City Attorney Michael Aguirre that found problems with Blackwater's permits.
Immediately after reading Aguirre's opinion Friday, Sanders said he would issue a stop-work order. That order was not issued because the mayor subsequently decided a better move would be to place additional conditions on Blackwater before it could move into the property, said George Biagi, a spokesman for the mayor.
Blackwater spokesman Mike Neil responded yesterday in a letter urging Broughton to reconsider relying on what he called Aguirre's “fatally flawed” legal analysis.
Blackwater obtained its permits in March for interior improvements. The site was zoned for a vocational school, and city staff members decided that Blackwater's training qualified. The permits were obtained through Southwest Law Enforcement and Raven Development Group, affiliates of Blackwater.
Aguirre's opinion was that the City Council must approve the use of firearms and that the Planning Commission must determine whether Blackwater's facility is a vocational school.
Neil said Blackwater's own analysis shows that the company is entitled to occupy the Otay Mesa facility and that a delay could jeopardize Blackwater's long-standing contract with the Navy to train sailors in anti-terrorism tactics. A delay also could damage the company's business reputation and “cause harm to national security.”
In March, Blackwater abandoned a proposal for an 824-acre center in Potrero, citing tests that showed gunfire would exceed local noise standards.
Some of the activists who opposed the Potrero plan now are involved in blocking the Otay Mesa proposal by circulating petitions, holding rallies and speaking in public comments at San Diego City Council meetings. " "OTAY MESA – Amid growing controversy, San Diego Mayor Jerry Sanders said this week that he won't allow Blackwater Worldwide to open i... more -
Under the Radar: Mexico vs. Argentina soccer in San Diego 6/4
This rare opportunity to check out two of the world's best soccer teams in San Diego was first posted by meligrosa, who's credited in this on-air Under the Radar segment.
To let us know what events you're planning on checking out, go to:
http://www.current.com/undertheradar
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Operation Sudden Fall
A new short film about the recent DEA drug bust at San Diego State University that resulted in almost 100 arrests, including students majoring in criminal justice and Homeland Security. The ongoing sting operation that lead to the arrests was a direct response to the death of SDSU student Shirley 'Jenny' Poliakoff from an overdose last year. A new short film about the recent DEA drug bust at San Diego State University that resulted in almost 100 arrests, including students ... more
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México vs. Argentina match. San Diego, CA June 4th
Soccer two finest and two of my favorite teams, Mexico of course, and Argentinians for the eye candy.
Together in San Diego's Qualcomm's stadium.
A must see,June 4th.
Go Tri!
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The Mexican national team defeated China in front of more than 56,000 fans at Seattle’s Qwest Field on April 16 as part of the first match of Mexico’s 2008 US Tour. El Tri’s tour continues on June 4 as they take on Argentina at San Diego's Qualcomm Stadium. Tickets are available to the general public beginning Monday, May 5 from Ticketmaster.com and other local outlets. Soccer two finest and two of my favorite teams, Mexico of course, and Argentinians for the eye candy. ... more -
Text Your Way to Prison // Comment Picked for TV
Thanks to cfriedman for sharing her response to the San Diego State University drug bust that went down last week. Also check out the pod where students on the SDSU campus sound off about how they're affected: http://current.com/items/88943295_text_your_way_to_pris... Thanks to cfriedman for sharing her response to the San Diego State University drug bust that went down last week. Also check out the... more
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Will DEA Bust Change SDSU Drug Culture?
Six fraternities at SDSU have been suspended, and nearly 100 people are facing drug charges after the bust of a huge drug ring involving dozens of students. Randy Hencken of Students for Sensible Drug Policy says the sting at San Diego State isn't going to solve the problem on campus. Six fraternities at SDSU have been suspended, and nearly 100 people are facing drug charges after the bust of a huge drug ring involvi... more
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***SDSU DRUG BUST***
I'm going to pray for those students tied to the SDSU Drug Bust.
Rule 1 ---Never use text messaging or email for dope selling purposes,
why, because it can be used as a fingerprint/paper trail leading back to you.
Rule 2---Never jeperdize your future for short bread--You will make more in life being free
then you ever will locked up in prison.
Rule 3---Student or Drug Dealer make a choice---Close to 100 students went down because of this, they took seats from prospective students, who would have done the right thing, if they had that oppertunity.
Rule 4---100 person operation is a No-Go---Thats way to many people to have involved in the mix, the chance of being caught is GREAT---100 people= A Swiss Cheese operation: Meaning there holes in the foundation of your operation. Theres no telling who's saying what when your not face to face (pillowtalking/Snitching/fat mouthin/etc)
Drugs were here before we were born, it will be here after we die, handle your business .
This is your Life
Don't be stupid
PS
Up with hope
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If you're local to San Diego or L.A., both SOMA and The Knitting Factory are good spots
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Nearly 100 students at San Diego State arrested in drug bust
Drugs, cash, guns were seized from buyers and sellers in a bust following a 5 month undercover operation.
96 of the arrest include fraternity members. The article does not say which fraternity.
Yesh!
Check out this article too for more details: http://www.abcnews.go.com/TheLaw/story?id=4796845&p...
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