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Recession-hit automakers brace for grim US sales
WASHINGTON - Walloped by the recession, automakers' U.S. sales are plummeting as hard-to-get credit, job losses and other stresses make many Americans wary of taking on big-ticket financial commitments.
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OCEANSIDE: Squabble over airport lands in court
By CRAIG TENBROECK - Staff Writer
OCEANSIDE ---- An ownership dispute over 14.7 vacant acres on the north side of the Oceanside Municipal Airport has landed in federal court.
ESCONDIDO: New employee shuttle connects Sprinter to downtown
By DAVID GARRICK - Staff Writer
ESCONDIDO ---- Employees in downtown Escondido got a new commuting option Monday when a special shuttle began taking them back and forth from the Sprinter station on Quince Street, which is about three-quarters of a mile west of downtown.
EDITORIAL: Roses and Raspberries
By North County Times Opinion staff
The 'Always Remember; Always Grateful' award
A special rose of remembrance to all those individuals worldwide who have died of AIDS, with untold bushels upon bushels of roses of gratitude to those supporting, treating and assisting the estimated 33 million people on the planet who are living with HIV/AIDS.
RETAIL: 'Black Friday' beats low expectations
By CHRIS BAGLEY - Staff Writer
Shoppers launched into the holiday shopping season in North County with surprising gusto over the weekend, retail managers said Monday.
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- STOCKS: Down we go again: Fourth-worst drop ever for Dow
- AUTOS: Ford weighs selling Volvo amid industry downturn
- Recession-hit automakers brace for grim US sales
- Asian markets tumble after Wall Street plunge
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CHARGERS: Sunday's Report card
By MIKE SULLIVAN - Staff Writer
Quarterbacks ---– D-minus 4 comment(s)
Parents charged in chained Michigan girl's death
CENTREVILLE, Mich. (AP) ---- Manslaughter and child-abuse charges have been filed against the father and stepmother of a teenager who died in a Michigan house fire while chained to her bed.
MILITARY: Wuterich ruling requires tape review
By MARK WALKER - Staff Writer
A military judge must review unaired portions of a CBS "60 Minutes" interview with Marine Staff Sgt. Frank Wuterich in which he recounts the slaying of 24 Iraqi civilians following a roadside bombing, a military appeals court has ruled.
COMPUTERS: Crooks opt for surgical strikes
By JORDAN ROBERTSON - Associated Press
SAN JOSE ---- Internet criminals have been getting more "professional" for years, trying to run their businesses like Big Business to get better and more profitable at selling stolen data online. Now the bad guys of the cyber-underworld are exhibiting other unexpected traits: remarkable patience and restraint in stalking their victims.
Rep musical modernizes 'Princess' fairy tale with a hip vibe
By CHARLENE BALDRIDGE - For the North County Times
The secret's in the pea, according to Kirsten Childs, book writer of the world premiere musical "The Princess and the Black-Eyed Pea," set to open Tuesday at San Diego Repertory Theatre.
Pill as good as chemo on lung cancer, but costlier
By MARIA CHENG - Associated Press
LONDON ---- Some advanced lung cancer patients already treated with chemotherapy might be able to skip some of the bad side effects of another series of chemo by taking a pill instead, a study suggests.
NOW SERVING: Life is Sublime for RB pizzeria owners
By PAM KRAGEN - Staff Writer
RANCHO BERNARDO ---- Ten months ago, James Limjoco was an account executive with JPMorgan Chase, but what he really wanted to do was cook. So the Carlsbad resident cashed in his investments and with his wife, Gail, went into the restaurant business.
Sikh temple ready to meet area's spiritual needs
By FRANK KOCHER - For the North County Times
ESCONDIDO ---- The culmination of a 13-year effort by the local Sikh community will occur next Friday, Dec. 5, when their new temple in Escondido holds its first worship service.
From Sunday's Book Section
"Alive in Africa" by William F. Wheeler
Late Solana Beach doctor captures his love of adventure and travel
This Week's Preview:
'Tis the season
Sugarplum Fairies and Rat Kings are abound around North County. Find your 'Nutcracker' show.
From Sunday's Perspective Section
From the War Zone
Reporter Mark Walker recounts his recent swing through U.S. war zones
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- Holiday Boutique at Temple Solel Dec. 3 : Temple Solel
- Xanadu : La Jolla Playhouse
- Trade Tech High School Open House : North County Trade Tech High School
- MapOceanside, Carlsbad Chambers 'Speed-Date' : Carlsbad Chamber Office
- Toy and Food Drive at Temecula Creek Village Center : Temecula Creek Village Center
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- Xanadu : La Jolla Playhouse
- Toy and Food Drive at Temecula Creek Village Center : Temecula Creek Village Center
- The World GAME Experience : Quantum Learning Network
- Vista Village Business Association Tree Lighting Set for December 5 : Christmas Tree
- Girls' Night Out : Escondido
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