Navy: Gay sailor’s slaying at Southern California base appears not to be hate crimeSAN DIEGO — The death of a gay sailor who was killed as he stood guard at Camp Pendleton doesn’t appear to be a hate crime, officials said Thursday. Chair of House Veterans Affairs Committee wants hate crimes probe into killing of gay sailorSAN DIEGO — The chairman the House Veterans Affairs Committee is calling for a Defense Department and Marine Corps probe to see if the killing of a gay sailor at Camp Pendleton was a hate crime. Herbert Klein, ex-Nixon communications director, dies at 91 in San DiegoSAN DIEGO — Herbert G. Klein, Richard Nixon’s ex-White House director of communications and a former editor for Copley Newspapers, has died. He was 91. Fashion designer Zandra Rhodes crashes car into San Diego store, injuring customerSAN DIEGO — A celebrity fashion designer has crashed her car through the front window of a hardware store in San Diego, injuring a customer inside. Calif. fiscal crisis jeopardizes narcotics team that plays key role in high-profile casesSACRAMENTO, Calif. — California’s budget woes could cut a third of the agents from a little-known unit that has played a key role in high-profile cases like Anna Nicole Smith’s overdose death and the arrest of murderer Scott Peterson. Google tricycle snaps views from Philly campus, nation’s hiking and biking trails, theme parksPHILADELPHIA — Coming soon to a campus near you — the Google tricycle. Rare condor chick hatches in Mexican wilderness; 2nd to do so since reintroduced to areaSAN DIEGO — The San Diego Zoo says a rare California condor chick has hatched on a rocky cliff in Baja California. San Diego Union-Tribune reporter ordered to testify in Marine’s court-martial over interviewCAMP PENDLETON, Calif. — A California journalist has been ordered to testify in the court-martial of a Marine accused of disobeying orders by giving the journalist an interview. 22 hospitalized while attending Mass at church near San Diego; hazmat crews find no gas leakCORONADO, Calif. — Authorities say 22 people, most of them schoolchildren, fell ill at a Catholic church in Southern California and were taken to a hospital. Sunstone says will default on hefty W San Diego mortgage payment, turn over hotel to lendersSAN CLEMENTE, Calif. — Sunstone Hotel Investors Inc. said Sunday it will default on the June mortgage payment for its swanky W Hotel San Diego property and turn over the 258-room downtown hotel to lenders, after failing to lower interest payments. Clive Granger, U. of Calif. economist who shared Nobel for work with statistics, dies at 74SAN DIEGO — Economist Clive W.J. Granger, who shared a Nobel Prize for work that changed how analysts look at financial data, has died in San Diego. He was 74. Former San Diego professor pleads not guilty to cashing dead mom’s checks for last 15 yearsSAN DIEGO — A former San Diego history professor has pleaded not guilty to cashing his dead mother’s Social Security and pension checks for 15 years. San Diego State RHP Stephen Strasburg throws no-hitter in 5-0 win over Air ForceSAN DIEGO — San Diego State right-hander Stephen Strasburg, the possible No. 1 overall draft pick next month, threw a no-hitter in a 5-0 victory over Air Force on Friday night. Correction: Leap Wireless earnings storySAN DIEGO — In a May 7 story about Leap Wireless International Inc., The Associated Press reported erroneously that the company’s first-quarter loss of $50.3 million came after paying preferred dividends. The company did not pay preferred dividends during the quarter. Dodgers set major league record with 13-0 start at home, beating Nationals 10-3 with 7-run 6thLOS ANGELES — Joe Torre has warned his players about letting a record home start go to their heads. Upton’s two homers carry Diamondbacks to 3-1 win over Peavy, PadresSAN DIEGO — Justin Upton hit two home runs, including a two-run shot off Jake Peavy, to lead the Arizona Diamondbacks to a 3-1 win over the San Diego Padres on Wednesday night. Eckstein’s 10th-inning single gives Padres 4-3 win over ArizonaSAN DIEGO — David Eckstein singled in the winning run with one out in the 10th inning and the San Diego Padres beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 4-3 on Thursday. 3 days after acquisition by private equity firm, San Diego Union-Tribune cuts 192 jobsSAN DIEGO — The San Diego Union-Tribune is cutting 192 jobs in another round of layoffs affecting all departments at the newspaper. Dodgers set ML record with 13-0 start at home, beating Nationals 10-3 with 7-run 6thLOS ANGELES — The Los Angeles Dodgers broke the modern major league record for home winning streak to start a season with their 13th straight victory, 10-3 over the Washington Nationals on Wednesday night. Giles doubles in winning run in Padres’ 2-1 win over Rockies in 10SAN DIEGO — Slumping Brian Giles doubled in the winning run in the 10th inning and the San Diego Padres snapped a six-game losing streak with a 2-1 victory over the Colorado Rockies on Tuesday night. Miss California says racy Internet photos were posted to mock her religious faithSAN DIEGO — Miss California Carrie Prejean says a Web site has posted racy photos of her in an attempt to belittle her Christianity. Iannetta hits grand slam as Colorado Rockies beat San Diego Padres 9-6SAN DIEGO — Chris Iannetta hit a go-ahead grand slam in the seventh inning and the Colorado Rockies beat San Diego 9-6 on Monday night, sending the Padres to their sixth straight loss. Platinum Equity completes purchase of San Diego newspaper, names chief restructuring officerSAN DIEGO — Platinum Equity said Monday it completed its purchase of The San Diego Union-Tribune from Copley Press Inc., the private equity firm’s first venture in newspaper publishing. Tomlinson happy to be healthy and running around againSAN DIEGO — LaDainian Tomlinson was back where he wanted to be: Chargers Park. Youngs and Branagh win AVP Tour stop in San DiegoVALLEY CENTER, Calif. — Nicole Branagh andElaine Youngs won their third tournament this season, beating Lisa Rutledge and Brooke Hanson 21-18, 21-15 Sunday in the final of the AVP Crocs Tour San Diego. Dodgers set club record with 10-0 start at home, beat Padres 7-3 to finish 4-game sweepLOS ANGELES — Chad Billingsley completed seven innings for the third straight start, Orlando Hudson drove in three runs with a pair of doubles and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the San Diego Padres 7-3 on Sunday to set a franchise record for the best home winning streak to begin a season. Ex-NFL RB Lawrence Phillips to be tried on charges that he attacked girlfriend in 2005SAN DIEGO — Former NFL running back Lawrence Phillips will go to trial on charges that he attacked his girlfriend in 2005. Appeals court refuses to reinstate charges against SoCal Marine in Iraq civilian killingsSAN DIEGO — A military appeals court has refused to reinstate war-crime charges against a Marine in connection with the deaths of 24 Iraqi civilians. Sproles signs deal worth $6,621,000 deal as Chargers’ franchise playerSAN DIEGO — Chargers running back Darren Sproles on Tuesday signed the $6,621,000 million contract he was tendered as the team’s franchise player. Pageant PR rep denies telling Miss California to apologize for gay marriage statementSAN FRANCISCO — A spokesman for the Miss California pageant on Monday denied that contest officials told the reigning beauty queen to publicly apologize for her statement opposing same-sex marriage during the Miss USA pageant. |