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Archives for March 2010

Carnival of Cultures celebrates diversity

March 30, 2010 By Staff

By Gina Yarbrough SAN MARCOS–An international carnival featuring representatives from diverse cultures in San Marcos was held Sunday at the San Marcos Civic Center. The annual Carnival of Cultures celebrated the city’s unique multi-ethnic diversity with entertainment, food, activities, and arts and crafts. Entertainment included a flag contest award presentation, library puppet show, Mexican, Polynesian, […]

Filed Under: Local Tagged With: Local

Secretary Napolitano highlights border security accomplishments

March 27, 2010 By Staff

WASHINGTON–Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Janet Napolitano Friday highlighted the United States’ significant progress in securing the U.S.-Mexico border one year after the Obama administration announced the Southwest Border Initiative—a series of unprecedented steps to crack down on Mexican drug cartels by deploying additional personnel and technology, increasing information sharing, working closely with the Mexican […]

Filed Under: National Tagged With: National

Leader of hacking ring sentenced for massive identity thefts from payment processor and retail networks

March 27, 2010 By Staff

WASHINGTON–The leader of the largest hacking and identity theft ring ever prosecuted by the U.S. government has been sentenced to 20 years and one day in prison for his role in a series of hacks into a major payment processor and several retail networks, announced Assistant Attorney General for the Criminal Division Lanny A. Breuer; […]

Filed Under: National Tagged With: National

Chicago man charged with providing material support to Al Qaeda

March 27, 2010 By Staff

CHICAGO –A Chicago man who claims to be acquainted with an alleged terrorist leader in Pakistan was arrested Friday on federal charges of providing material support to a foreign terrorist organization for allegedly attempting to provide funds overseas to al Qaeda, federal law enforcement officials announced. Although the defendant, Raja Lahrasib Khan, a Chicago taxi driver […]

Filed Under: National Tagged With: National

National Safety Council releases report on risks of using cell phones while driving

March 27, 2010 By Staff

(USNewswire)–The National Safety Council today released a white paper describing the risks of using a cell phone while driving. The white paper, “Understanding the distracted brain: Why driving while using hands-free cell phones is risky behavior,” addresses the lack of understanding about the dangers of cell phones and hands-free devices. The white paper includes references […]

Filed Under: Health Tagged With: Health

GM recalls 5,000 heavy duty vans for engine fire risk

March 27, 2010 By Staff

DETROIT–(PRNewswire)–General Motors Co. is conducting a safety recall of about 5,000 heavy-duty Chevrolet Express and GMC Savana passenger and cargo vans and halting production and sale of the trucks until a fix for a suspected faulty alternator can be determined. Retail and fleet customers who purchased these vans, which were built in February and March […]

Filed Under: National Tagged With: National

County animal service searches for horse owners

March 26, 2010 By Staff

CHULA VISTA–Animal Control Officers from the County Department of Animal Services took custody of eight horses that were part of the group of horses that galloped through the East Lake community of Chula Vista. The horses are being housed at the County animal shelter at 5821 Sweetwater Road in Bonita. Several of the horses have […]

Filed Under: Local Tagged With: Local

Padres announce roster moves

March 25, 2010 By Staff

The San Diego Padres  have optioned three players to Triple-A Portland and reassigned one to minor league camp. Right-handed pitchers Radhames Liz, Luis Perdomo and Ryan Webb were optioned to Triple-A Portland and left-handed pitcher Cory Luebke was reassigned to minor league camp. With today’s moves the Padres now have 38 players in Major League […]

Filed Under: Sports Tagged With: Sports

Chargers, Scott agree on one-year deal

March 25, 2010 By Staff

The Chargers have agreed with veteran defensive lineman Ian Scott on a one-year contract. The 6-3, 315-pound Scott appeared in the final 13 games last season, making eight starts, including the Chargers’ Jan. 17 playoff game against the New York Jets. He signed with the team five weeks into the regular season after being released […]

Filed Under: Sports Tagged With: Sports

Whitehurst to Seahawks for draft compensation

March 25, 2010 By Staff

The Chargers completed a trade with the Seattle Seahawks today, sending quarterback Charlie Whitehurst to the Seahawks for undisclosed draft considerations. The 6-4, 220-pound Whitehurst is entering his fifth NFL season. He has played in only two regular-season games during his career and has yet to throw a pass in a regular-season contest. He did […]

Filed Under: Sports Tagged With: Sports

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