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UPDATED: 2:27 pm PST December 1, 2008

Monday, December 1
Cyber Monday
Forget the crowds on Black Friday, shop from home on Cyber Monday instead. Here are some resources to help:

Traveling To Tijuana
With the reports of violence south of the border, here are links to check out before planning a trip there:

State Department Information On Traveling To Mexico

San Diego County Mexico Safety Tips

North County Winter Homeless Shelters
Find out more about the six winter homeless centers opening in the North County on the Alliance For Regional Solutions Web Site

San Diego World AIDS Day Events
A variety of events are taking place around San Diego on Worlds AIDS Day:

Family Health Centers Of San Diego

UCSD Worlds AIDS Day

Statewide World AIDS Day Events

The NAMES Project Foundation Quilt Display

Grey DeLisle
San Diego Native Grey DeLisle is the voice behind many of today’s most popular cartoon characters, including the new ‘Handy Manny’ character 'Flicker.' Check out the links below for more characters from Grey DeLisle.

Click here to view online episodes of ‘Handy Manny’.

Click here to view online episodes of 'The Replacements'.

Click here to view online episodes of 'The Fairly Odd Parents'.

Sunday, November 30
The Color Purple
'The Color Purple: The Musical About Love' opens Tuesday at the Civic Theatre Downtown. Click here for showtimes and ticket information.

Saturday, November 29
Online Gift Gurus
Several websites offer tips to help you to find the perfect holiday gifts. They are:

Friday, November 28
Chula Vista Meetings Regarding Budget Cuts
The city of Chula Vista is welcoming community members to share their thoughts on possible budget cuts. The meetings will take place on Dec. 1 and 3. Click here for more detailed information on the meetings.

North County Transit Cuts
To find out how to contact your state representative, Click here.

Holiday Light Exchange Program
The cities of San Diego and Chula Vista are offering homeowners the chance to exchange their holiday lightbulbs for energy-saving versions. For more information, including dates for the next exchange events:

City Of San Diego Web Site

City Of Chula Vista Web Site

San Diego Foundation Scholarships
The San Diego Foundation is hoping to raise $6.2 million that would help offer a wide variety of scholarships to graduating high school seniors, current college graduates, and adult re-entry students. Awards are granted to four-year universities, two-year colleges, graduate, or trade/vocational schools. Find Out More

Thursday, November 27
Get Ready For 'Black Friday'
There are many Web sites that will allow you to get a jumpstart on your 'Black Friday' (the day after Thanksgiving) shopping. The ads posted on these Web sites are often available on the Internet weeks before most newspaper circulars. Also, 10News has several resources to help you find specific deals on those hot holiday items, as well as Web sites to help you find the best online deals. Visit 10News' Interactive section for the Black Friday info you'll need to prepare your shopping list.

Guiltless Giving
To find out more about the Dare To Care kit -- a hygiene kit you can give to homeless people -- and the 10-year-old who created it, visit GuiltlessGiving.com

Wednesday, November 26
La Jolla Roundabouts
Learn to navigate the roundabouts in La Jolla using the SYLK system

Tuesday, November 25
County Sandbag Location
With wet weather approaching, there will be several locations around San Diego County offering sandbags or sand. Click here to view a map of locations.

San Diego Turtle And Tortoise Society
The San Diego Turtle and Tortoise Society is dedicated to taking care of and providing homes for turtles and tortoises in need. Visit sdturtle.org

Kawasaki Disease Foundation
Learn more about Kawasaki Disease and the group dedicated to issues related to the disease at www.kdfoundation.org.

San Diego Make-A-Wish Concert Share the power of a wish at a free concert by the band First Class Fiction, followed by the granting of a special wish at Westfield Horton Plaza tonight, November 25, at 6pm.

San Diego Food Bank
The San Diego Food Bank is in need of donations as the holiday season approaches. Visit www.sandiegofoodbank.org for more information. Also, you can find the locations of other San Diego County-area food banks on our map.

Monday, November 24
USD Thanksgiving
A local woman has some of her freedom back, thanks to some USD students. To help the students, Click here

San Diego's Hot Jobs
The state's Employment Development Department has a listing of the various "hot jobs" in the San Diego region.

Organ Donation
To register to become an organ donor, visit www.DonateLifeCalifornia.org.

Utility Company Policy Change
Utility companies want residential customers to help low-income residents pay for heating in their homes. The cost is currently shared by residents and businesses. To voice your opinion on this possible policy change, e-mail public.advisor@cpuc.ca.gov.

Chef Larry Thanksgiving Recipes
Try out some of Chef Larry's delicious Thanksgiving recipes! Click here for the recipes.

Sunday, November 23
Alternative Christmas Market
For more information on the Alternative Christmas Market, Click here

Friday, November 21
Fight Child Prostitution
For resources and more information on the fight against child prostitution, Click here and Click here.

The Focus 2050 Report Climate Initiative
For more information on the San Diego Foundation's upcoming report, visit sdfoundation.org.

Video: Climate Change Report: Life In 2050

Video: Climate Change Report: The Coast In 2050

Video: Climate Change Report: More Fires In 2050

Video: Climate Change Report: Water Shortages By 2050

Video: Climate Change Report: Warmer Weather By 2050

Video: Climate Change Report: Air Pollution Worse By 2050

Free Dr, Pepper
To celebrate the release of Guns N' Roses' 14-years-in-the-making album, "Chinese Democracy," Dr. Pepper is making good on a promise to give everyone in the U.S a free soda. The catch? You can only register for a free soda coupon for 24 hours: on Sunday, Nov. 23. Log on to Dr. Pepper's Site Sunday to get yours!

County Library/Rec Center Closings
Find out which libraries and recreation centers are closing in your area. Also find out which libraries and rec centers will remain open. Click here for a map with locations.

The Mother Goose Parade
To find parking, the parade route and more information about the Mother Goose Parade, visit the parade Web site.

Thursday, November 20
The Rappin' Mathematician
Local teacher Alex Kajitani teaches kids how to enjoy learning math through interesting methods. Find out more about The Rappin' Mathematician.

City Of San Diego Web Site

City Of Chula Vista Web Site

San Diego Work Portal
The San Diego Work Portal helps in understanding labor information in the San Diego area.

Great American Smokeout
For information on quitting smoking, visit the American Cancer Society.

Wednesday, November 19
County Schools And The Achievement Gap
San Diego County schools are making progress in bridging the Achievement Gap, based on breakdown from county education officials. The report looks into the academic performance of ethnic and socio-economic groups within county schools.

County Budget
For information regarding a fundraiser for the Suicide Intervention and Outreach Program, visit www.GlamForLife.org.

Missing San Diego State College Class Ring
A man who found a San Diego State College (now known as SDSU) class ring in 1964 is still in search of its rightful owner. If you have any information regarding the missing ring or its owner, contact the SDSU Alumni Association at 619-594-2586 or e-mail alumni@sdsu.edu

Shuttle Visible Passing Over San Diego
The Space Shuttle "Endeavour," docked with the International Space Station, will be visible passing over San Diego this week. For more information on times, click here.

Women: Find A Local Money Club
Money Clubs are a way for women to get together to learn to deal with money and set their financial course. Find out more on the Web site.

Tuesday, November 18
Three Types Of Lean Cuisine Meals Recalled
Nestle Prepared Food Co. has recalled more than 879,000 pounds of frozen chicken meals because they might contain small pieces of blue plastic. Read The Story

Sex Offender Locator Site
Get access to information on more than 63,000 persons required to register in California as sex offenders. Megan's Law Sex Offender Locator Site http://www.meganslaw.ca.gov/

Monday, November 17
Teen Smoking Cessation
The American Lung Association's Not On Tobacco (N-O-T) gives schools and community groups a unique package for helping teens quit. Click here for more information.

Saturday, November 15
'Defending the Caveman'
The one-man show 'Defending the Caveman' is playing this weekend at the Balboa Theatre Downtown. For show times and ticket information, visit broadwaysd.com.

Friday, November 14
MiraCosta Food Bank
The MiraCosta Food Bank will accept donations of grocery store gift cards in $5 increments, along with cash or canned goods. If you'd like to help, call Carol Wilkinson at (760)795-6616. You can also send emails to her here.

TroopTube
The Pentagon has launced a Web site called TroopTube that features online video as a way for military families to stay connected.

Thursday, November 13
Teen Driving Skills
For more information on the teen driving event, visit this Web site Driving Skills For Life

Reach Out & Read
For more information on encouraging children's literacy skills, visit this Web site for Reach Out & Read.

Self-Defense Class For Seniors
San Diego County is offering a self-defense class for seniors on Thursday, Nov. 20, from 11AM-1:30PM (registration begins 10:30AM). The location is the County Library (Spring Valley Branch) on 836 Kempton St., Spring Valley. Call 800-510-2020 (press 4, then record your name, phone number) to make your reservation.

Earthquake Preparedness
Find out what your family needs to know before a disaster from the San Diego County Web site.

Wednesday, November 12
Income Tax Rates By State
To compare the various state income tax rates, visit this Web site for more information.

Mailing Deadlines For Military
The U.S. Postal Service announces mail deadlines for troops overseas. Visit the USPS Web site for more information.

Heavenly Cupcake
The tough economy isn't stopping people from treating themselves to cupcakes from Heavenly Cupcake in downtown San Diego.

Tuesday, November 11
'Miracle Berries'
"Miracle Berries" bind to your taste buds and temporarily make sour foods taste sweet. The following are two local nurseries that sell them:

ONG Nursery
For Rare Plants
2528 Crandall Dr.
San Diego, CA 92111
858-277-8167
Open weekends only

Ben & Mary Piorier
PO Box 222
Fallbrook, CA 92088
760-751-1605
benplant@tfb.com

Online Veterans Community
Veterans now have an online social community to interact with other veterans. Visit communityofveterans.org.

Weight Loss Program Covered By Insurance
A Chula Vista clinic is offering medically-supervised weight loss programs that are covered by insurance. for information, contact:
Dr. Joy Cochrane
Lakes Urgent and Family Medical Center
891 Kuhn Drive, Suite 111
Chula Vista, CA
(619) 397-0866

Monday, November 10
Scripps Cardiac Screenings
Scripps has cardiac screenings available for $20 (for the blood test). For more information, call 800-SCRIPPS or visit Scripps.org

Foreclosure Assistance
The Office of Housing and Urban Development has a state-by-state directory of possible assistance. Just go to this Web site for more information.

World's Largest Artificial Reef
The Southern California Edison reef project just north of San Diego has been completed.

Possible Local Elementary School Closures
The following is a list of elementary schools being considered for closure by the San Diego Unified School District Small Schools Committee:
Adams
Barnard
Bayview Terrace
Cabrillo
Cadman
Carver
Central
Crown Point
Cubberley
Jefferson
North Park
Paradise Hills
Perry
Rolando Park
Rowan
Sequoia

Water Conservation Numbers, Links
Learn more about San Diego County's water statistics and how you can save water by clicking here.

Landscaping Costs
To calculate when and how long you should water your lawn, visit this Web site to find out.

Sunday, November 9
Donate to the Sargent Fund for Injured Marines
Click here to find out how.

Friday, November 7
Airline On-Time Rankings For September
Which airline had the highest on-time arrival percentage? Click here to find out.

Thursday, November 6
Web Sites For Readers
New Web sites are encouraging more people to read:

Teenreads.com

enCompass Culture

Wednesday, November 5
Career Coaching Class
Friends With Class on Saturday, December 13, at 10 a.m. in La Jolla. People can sign up online at this Web site for more information.

Monday, November 3
Brazil Walk
One man's journey from Los Angeles to Brazil on foot. Visit this Web site for more information.

Friday, October 31
Starting Your Own Business
To find out how you could start your own business, visit the following Web sites:

SCORES Counselors to America's Small Business (Phone: 619-557-7272)

Small Business Administration

Sony Battery Recall
Sony recalls 100,000 computer batteries due to a fire and burn hazard. More information

San Diego County Registrar Of Voters
Find out where your polling location is and the hours of early voting at the Registrar Of Voters' Site

Bruce Springsteen's Halloween Song
Singer Bruce Springsteen offers a free Halloween song download. Click here for the free download.

Thursday, October 30
National College Funding Strategies
Kathleen Johnson of the National College Funding Strategies discusses the rising costs of going to college and how to plan for your child's future. For more information, visit www.nationalcollegefunding.net or call 1-800-758-1752.
Click here to watch video.

Employment Seminars
Take UCSD Extension classes for free. Learn more by visiting www.extension.ucsd.edu/careergrant for more information.

CPSC/Carter's Advise Parents About Clothing Rashes
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and Carter’s are advising parents and caregivers that they have received reports that a small percentage of babies and infants have developed rashes on the upper back after wearing Carter’s clothing with heat-transferred, or “tag-less,” labels. Find out more from the CPSC site or the Carter's Site

Wednesday, October 29
Mission Resource Conservation District
Contact the Mission Resource Conservation District at 760-728-1332 (ask for Judy) or visit www.missionrcd.org. You can sign up for the Fallbrook Garden or learn more about gaining a plot of land for your community to grow food.

Tire Recall
Bridgestone/Firestone recalls more than 160,000 tires. Click here for more information.

Find Out Your Credit Score
Curious what your credit score is? AnnualCreditReport.com is the official site to help consumers obtain their free credit report.

Tuesday, October 28
Saving For College
SavingForCollege.com has many tips and information available to help you save money for college.

Monday, October 27
California Employment Development Division
California's Employment Development Division has more information for unemployed workers or job seekers. Visit the EDD's career center for more information.

Unclaimed IRS Stimulus Payments, Refunds
Thousands of Californians didn't get money owed to them by the IRS due to address problems. Find out more on the IRS Web site.

Friday, October 24
San Diego Halloween Event List
Find out what events are going on around San Diego on Halloween!

Event List

Haunted Houses/Pumpkin Patches Map

10News.com Halloween Section

Vandenberg Missile Launch
Watch the launch of a missile carrying an Italian satellite from Vandenberg, AFB.

Vandenberg Missile Launch

Thursday, October 23
Create A Fire Insurance Video
Learn how to make an insurance video with your own camera by visiting this Web site.

Fire Lookouts Of San Diego County
Learn more about the various fire lookouts around San Diego County by visiting this Web site.

Best, Worst Sushi Choices
The Monterey Bay Aquarium has published a guide with the best and worst sushi choices, based on whether the fish is abundant or in short supply. Click here for the guide.

Wednesday, October 22
Rate Your Doctor
You can use these sites to rate your doctors and check out doctor reviews from other patients:

RateMDs.com

NursesRecommendDoctors.com

DrScore.com

Tuesday, October 21
Non-Profit Groups Offer Insurance Help For '03, '07 Fire Victims
Victims of the 2003 or 2007 wildfires can receive insurance advice and assistance through the following non-profit groups:

United Policyholders

Rancho Bernardo United

Rebuilding Mountain Hearts & Lives

Mc Crea Music Complaint Line
If you have a legal complaint regarding Mc Crea Music in La Mesa, please contact the district attorney's office at 619-531-4070.

Crib Recall
Delta Enterprises is voluntarily recalling nearly 1.6 million older versions of its drop-side cribs after two infant deaths. More Information.

Thursday, October 16
San Diego Food Bank
Make a contribution to the San Diego Food Bank by visiting the organization's Web site.

Tuesday, October 14
Fire Safety Information
The San Diego Fire-Rescue Department has helpful tips for dealing with wildfire danger, like Wildfire Zone Safety and a Brush Management Guide.

Tainted Pet Food Recall Settlement
A settlement was reached in a lawsuit over tainted pet food. Learn more here.

Saturday, October 11
From Comic Books to Film
Comic book artist Jim Lee will be speaking about the growing trend of turning comic books into movies Sunday at the San Diego Asian Film Festival. Click here for a link to more information.

Friday, October 10
Escondido Luxury Home Auction
14 luxury homes will be auctioned off Saturday in Escondido. Click here for a link to the registration form people need to bring with them.

Thursday, October 9
Economy Crisis Section
Want to know what's going on with the economy? 10News.com's section has resources, articles and video to help you navigate your way through the crisis. More

San Diego County Reverse 911
Sign up for Reverse 911 alerts from San Diego County. More

Tuesday, October 7
Stressed about the Economy?
Managing stress isn't easy in this economy. For help, visit Dr. George Pratt and Dr. Erik Fox for more information. For tips on coping View Video

Road-Rage Victim
Road-Rage shooting victim, Daniel Deluca, talks about his ordeal. Road-Rage Victim A fund has been established for Daniel Deluca at U.S. Bank, 610 West Washington, San Diego, CA 92103 Acct: # 153461678994