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California Student Abandoned in DEA Cell for Four Days, Drinks Own Urine to Survive

The day after 4/20, Daniel Chong ended up in a very different sort of haze – one that found him fighting for his life.

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Remembering Ex-NFL Star Junior Seau: 1969-2012

We may never know what dark thoughts drove one of the NFL’s most respected defensive players to commit suicide at age 43.

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The Salton Sea Is Shrinking, and the California Supreme Court Isn’t Helping

The court’s recent ruling on a state water-transfer system exacerbates problems affecting the area’s delicate ecology

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Navy SEAL Skydiving Trainer Dies in San Diego Competition

The experienced jumper crashed into a pond while attempting a maneuver known as “swooping.”

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California Charm: Is San Diego the Luckiest City in the U.S.?

In an economy where many seem to be perpetually down on their luck, we needed to hear some good news.

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Spoiler Alert! Knowing the End of a Story Makes It Better, Study Finds

We might have to change the name of “spoilers” to “giveaways.” They may not be that bad after all.

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Reading While Eating For July 22: Comic Books and Dance Parties

From hams at Comic Con in San Diego to hams at the office, check out today’s links.

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Chuck E. Cheese: A Gambling Gateway Restaurant?

They say Chuck E. Cheese is where a kid can be a kid. But if you’re Debbie Keller, it’s a place where a kid might develop a gambling problem.

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Grab a Reservation Now: A Taste of the 10 Hottest New Restaurants

New restaurants are a dime a dozen. But those that do it right can attract a major exodus through their doors – some within just months of firing up the oven.

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Worst Cruise Ship Ever: Disabled Splendor To Ruin 20,000 More Vacations

If you are one of the 20,000 vacationers who booked on the cruise ship Splendor this holiday season, then you may have to find alternative plans or even stay home for Christmas.