Brutal Tactics in Mexico's Drug War
Acid baths, mutilations and decapitations common in Mexico's war on drugs.
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The year in photos
Moments of joy and moments of drama captured by Union-Tribune photographers.
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Citizens exchange guns for gift cards
United African American Ministerial Action Council sponsored a gun exchange at their Market St. office. Those turning in guns received a $100 gift card for Ralphs or Fry's Electronics. Response was so great they ran out of gift cards after only one hour.
Pawnshops' registers are ringing
The tough economy has many people turning to their local pawnbroker for needed cash.
Narrow escapes in Tijuana River Valley
People and horses battle flash flooding along the border.
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Big Bay Balloon Parade
Woody, Shamu, and other larger-than-life figures make their way down the San Diego waterfront.
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Carillonneur keeps tower bells ringing
Terry O'Donnell, professor emeritus at the SDSU School of Music and Dance, has been ringing the bells in the university's Hardy Tower for more than 40 years.
Imax to the max
The giant screen theater at the Reuben H. Fleet Science Center gets a makeover.
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Beach trash becomes holiday treasures
Mission Bay resident Patt Miller uses some of the hundreds of old sand toys she has found left on the beach to create a unique holiday display.
Living Nativity
Horizon church members celebrate the holdiay season with a living Nativity presentation for the community.
