Black Friday Holiday Shopping Guide: Best Deals at Target, Walmart and More

Ready, set, shop! Black Friday starts early this year—these are the best Black Friday deals.

Poway Denny's Closes Suddenly

The restaurant suddenly closed on Sunday.

Yanni’s Bistro Hosts Fundraiser to Help Victims of Hurricane Sandy

Yanni’s Bistro will donate 20 percent of its revenue to the Red Cross to aid in the Hurricane Sandy relief effort.

Shop Locally in Poway on Small Business Saturday on Nov. 24

Start your holiday shopping at locally owned stores during Small Business Saturday.

Walmart and Target: The Fraternal Twins of American Retail

Poway residents have a choice: Walmart or Target?

SDG&E Crew Restores Power to Hundreds of Homes in New York

More than 600 customers in Warwick, N.Y., have had their power restored by an SDG&E crew.

Behind the Biz: Sport Clips

Terry Klinker describes the creed that drives him to keep working on expanding his business.

Cost of Shuttering San Onofre Tops $300 Million

The nuclear power plant’s two reactors have been offline since January.

Urgent Care Offers Option to Hospital Emergency Room

MDtoday recently opened on Scripps Poway Parkway just west of Poway.

21 Days of Falling Gas Prices

The price spike that began early this month seems to be over.

Scientists Create Cream Believed to Heal Battlefield Wounds

The scientist, Dr. Burt Ensley of DermaPlus, Inc., has taken part in three federally funded research projects and hopes to have FDA approval soon for his “battlefield cream.”

Try a Candy Corn Martini and 11 Other Halloween Cocktails

Having a party? Try one of these candy and spooky inspired adult beverages.

State to Investigate San Onofre

At an Irvine meeting packed with public commenters, the state agency decides to study whether it makes financial sense to reopen the nuclear power plant.

Less Pain at the Pump: Gas Price Continues to Drop

Less panic at the pump after 15 straight days of falling prices.

California Pacific Airlines Plans Spring Launch Date

Owner Ted Vallas has been working to get flights off the ground by March.

San Onofre Finds Nonradioactive Hydrogen Leak

Officials say the minor leak is unrelated to other problems at the plant, major components of which are now undergoing testing.

Local Jobless Rate Lowest Since January 2009

The unemployment rate in Poway dropped to 5 percent in September.

Church’s 27th Annual Fall Festival Adds Car Show to Its Lineup

The free festival runs from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 27, at the Community Church of Poway.

Brigantines Offering Oktoberfest Menu Throughout Month

Oktoberfest menu changes daily, reviewed items may not be available.

Procrastinate Much? Oct. 15 Federal Tax Extension Deadline Looms

The tax man cometh for real this time. Do you need help?

Local Trainer Proves Sheep Are a Dog’s Best Friend

As a way to build their self-confidence, trainer Nichole Hartmann offers some dogs a little sheep herding responsibility.

Rite Aid Settles Lawsuit Over Gift Cards and Advertising

Rite Aid was accused of using deceptive ads and failing to redeem gift cards with balances less than $10.

Poway-Based Defense Contractors Sentenced for Fraud

The conspiracy involved contractors and Navy officials.

USD Index: County Economy Remained Flat in August

Increases in building permits and help-wanted ads were not enough to boost the index of leading economic indicators.

Tell Us: Will McDonald’s Calorie Counts Change What You Order?

McDonald’s will post calorie information starting Monday.

Poway Unemployment Rate Drops to 5.3 Percent

Poway continues to have significantly lower jobless rates than the county, state and nation.

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Poway Commercial Property Owners Can Get Help on Energy Efficiency

County supervisor calls PACE a low-cost financing option to make buildings more energy efficient.

Attorney Known for Suing Over Disabled Access to Be Disbarred

Theodore Pinnock has filed lawsuits all over Southern California. Business owners call his tactics extortion.

Gov. Brown Signs Bill Overhauling Workers’ Comp

Supporters say the reforms will benefit workers and employers. The measure was passed with only eight dissenting votes.

U-T Wants to Buy More Newspapers, CEO Reportedly Says

Publisher reportedly has cash available for acquisitions, sees U-T revenue growing.

California Pacific Airlines Now Hiring Flight Attendants

Applicants must be willing to locate themselves in proximity to the Carlsbad area and be up for the challenge of being on the ground floor of a new airline.

Energy Gurus Gear Up for Another Nuke-Free Summer

California electricity officials are figuring out how to get through 2013 without the troubled San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station.

General Atomics Lands Air Force Contract

The Poway-based company that builds drones signs a $297 million contract.

Candy Corn Oreos Hitting Target Shelves Monday

The seasonal cookie will only be available at Target stores.

After Two-Month Renovation, Café Lily Re-Opens Friday Morning

Nobody was hurt when a car crashed into the cafe near Old Poway Park in early July.

Tax Season Begins on Valentine's Day for Many

Due to new regulations, many cannot file tax returns until Feb. 14.

Poway Boutique to Close Its Doors

Owner Liz McNamara says she's moving on to other career opportunities.

How to Get the Most Out of Networking

Learn how to prepare for a networking event.

Royal Ridge's Success Rides on a Lifelong Love of Horses

Emily Richards hopes to expand her business from 68 boarded horses to 170.