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- NEWSRADIO 600 KOGO Live at Chargers Camp for the 2005 NFL Draft... It’s a championship team in the making…listen Saturday for special live reports with Craig Elsten and Ben Higgins from the sidelines of NFL draft at the Charger’s Training Camp. Then Sunday find out who’s going to be sporting the bolt with Ben and Craig in a special edition of “The Chargers Report.” Brought to you by Richardson Pontiac Buick GMC in Poway… and Newsradio 600 KOGO. Find out who, what, when, and where for the draft. CLICK HERE for all the information you will need to make watching the draft more enjoyable.

RECALL OF MAYOR PLANNED

A former Murphy supporter about his plans to launch a full scale recall in June. Phil Hart voted for Murphy in 2000. Now, he's beginning an effort to have him recalled. "Thousands upon thousands of people now realize what's going on at city hall. They're not happy about it, and I think they are now ready for a change," Hart said. Hart will officially begin his recall effort on June 9. Click here for full story.

MT SOLEDAD CROSS PETITIONS CERTIFIED

Registrar of Voters officials have certified more than 72,000 valid signatures on petitions to save the cross at the Mt. Soledad War Memorial. A minimum of 33,000 valid signatures were required to force the San Diego City Council to reverse its decision to remove the cross at the war memorial on Mt. Soledad or face a public vote on the matter. Mayor Murphy says the council will review the vote May 17. If the council doesn't reverse its decision, a special election is required for voters to decide whether the towering cross should remain on Mount Soledad.

GAS PRICES HIT NEW HIGH

Gasoline prices in the San Diego area have hit another record high. The average self-serve price for a gallon of regular unleaded gasoline is now at $2.64 in the San Diego area. The Utilility Action Consumers Network (UCAN) predicts gasoline could reach $3 dollars a gallon by summer and is calling on the governor to declare a state of emergency. Click here for gas price updates.

NEW FOCUS ON REGISTERED SEX OFFENDERS

Law enforcement officials in San Diego County are reminding parents to check the state's web site listing registered sex offenders and where they live. This follows the news registered sex offenders in Florida have now admitted to kidnapping and killing a 9-year-old girl and a 13-year-old girl in recent weeks. To access the location, name and photos of possible registered sex offenders in your neighborhood, go to the Megans Law web site. Click here for web site.

- The Home Decorating and Remodeling Show. Shows USA presents The Home Decorating and Remodeling Show April 22,23,24 at the Del Mar Fairgrounds. Free Admission, Hundreds of booths and exhibits covering all aspects of home improvement and decorating. All day drawings with one $100 winner each hour! Open Friday and Saturday 10am-7pm, Sunday from 1m-5pm. KFMB’s Kathy Shumate will broadcast “Let’s talk Remodeling” live on Sunday from 10am-11am. For more information on Shows USA call 1-800-999-5450

- Trojans 2003 and 2004 National Champs have been up there for over three months already. Time to give it a rest! Hire a new webmaster. Fight fiercely, Harvard!

- Faith in the Spotlight. On Saturday, April 23rd, 2005, select CPT members and other professional athletes will share testimonials of how God has worked in their lives on and off the field. Guests to this event will also enjoy a pancake breakfast, a live worship band, and admission to the Stan Humphries Celebrity Classic.

- 16th Annual Earth Day Fair ~May 1st~ Join AM 1360 for the largest free environmental fair in the world- EarthFair 2005- May 1st from 10am to 5pm at Balboa Park. The fair will feature more than 200 exhibitors, special Health and Technology theme areas, a Food Pavilion, a special Kids' Area, five entertainment venues, and a Children's Earth Parade. Stop by the AM 1360 booth to pick up your AM 1360 bumper sticker and be part of the special live broadcast with John Elliot from noon to 2PM. It's fun for the whole family & FREE to the public. For more info, click here. Join AM 1360 in promoting awareness for the environment at the 16th Annual EarthFair 2005 at Balboa Park....All species welcome. From your Progressive Talk Radio Station...AM 1360.

- Now Podcasting!

- C89.5 FM has been playing Seattles Hottest Music for over 30 years. Owned by the Seattle Schools and operated by students of Nathan Hale High School, we are the largest and most influential educational radio station in the country. Over these years we have been growing, and today we have over 115,000 listeners mostly teens to 34. With our new broadcast facility on Cougar Mountain our extended coverage will ensure more people in the Puget Sound Region can hear us loud and clear.

The Latest c89.5 Playlist

- Go to Mars with 91X! Tune in all day Friday as we give away SOLD OUT 91X Mars Volta tickets and have the band stop by with Hilary in the 5pm hour before their show Friday night at UCSD's Rimac Arena

The Latest 91X Playlist

- Earth Day Fair Sunday May 01. TAKING PLACE AT BALBOA PARK FROM 10AM TO 3PM. THE WORLD'S LARGEST ANNUAL ENVIRONMENTAL FAIR AND EARTH DAY CELEBRATION. ANNUAL EARTHFAIR IN BALBOA PARK IS THE LARGEST FREE ANNUAL ENVIRONMENTAL FAIR IN THE WORLD. EARTHFAIR 2005 WILL BE THE 16TH ANNIVERSARY. EACH YEAR, THE EARTHFAIR DRAWS AROUND 60,000 VISITORS. PRODUCED ENTIRELY BY VOLUNTEERS, EARTHFAIR FEATURES MORE THAN 200 EXHIBITORS, SPECIAL HEALTH AND TECHNOLOGY THEME AREAS, A FOOD PAVILION, A SPECIAL KIDS' AREA, FIVE ENTERTAINMENT VENUES, AND A CHILDREN'S EARTH PARADE (ALL SPECIES WELCOME). FOR DETAILS CLICK HERE!

Festival Cinco de Mayo Sunday May 01. JOIN THE MAGIC STREET TEAM SUNDAY, FROM 10 TO 5 FOR THE FESTIVAL CINCO DE MAYO IN CHULA VISTA. STOP BY THE MAGIC BOOTH FOR GREAT MAGIC PRIZES.

Cinco in the Gaslamp 2005 presented by Jose Quervo 1800! Thursday May 05. SKIP THE BORDER, ROCK THE GASLAMP! IT IS THE HOTTEST CINCO DE MAYO PARTY NORTH OF THE BORDER, THE 8TH ANNUAL CORONA, CINCO IN THE GASLAMP 2005 PRESENTED BY JOSE QUERVO 1800! SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA’S FAVORITE CINCO DE MAYO CELEBRATION IS BIGGER AND BETTER THAN EVER AS WE EXPAND ON TO FIFTH AVENUE, THE HEART OF THE GASLAMP. FIVE HIGH-ENERGY LIVE BANDS, CHANNEL 93.3’S DJ MARC THRASHER, TRADITIONAL FOLKLORICO DANCERS AND THE ALL NEW JALAPE-O HIP-HOP DJ STAGE WITH GO-GO DANCERS SHAKIN’ THEIR MARACAS. ALL THE HOT ENTERTAINMENT COUPLED WITH PLENTY OF ICE COLD CERVEZAS AND MARGARITAS ARE SURE TO QUENCH YOUR THIRST FOR FUN! THE 2005 CINCO IN THE GASLAMP WILL HAVE EVERYTHING YOU NEED PLUS EVERY AMIGO RECEIVES IN & OUT PRIVILEGES, NO COVER CHARGE AND FOOD & DRINK SPECIALS AT OVER 25 GASLAMP NIGHTCLUBS AND HOT SPOTS! YOU MUST BE 21 AND UP WITH A VALID I. D. TICKETS ARE $15 IN ADVANCE AND $20 AT THE DOOR. FOR INFORMATION VISIT WWW.SIGNONSANDIEGO.COM OR WWW.GASLAMP.ORG. FOR TICKETS CALL 233-5008 OR GO TO DICK’S LAST RESORT OR FRED’S MEXICAN CAF+ BOTH LOCATED ON FIFTH AVENUE SOUTH OF MARKET STREET.

Union-Tribune Race for Literacy. Saturday May 07 - Sunday May 08. TAKING PLACE IN BALBOA PARK,EVERY YEAR, THOUSANDS OF FAMILIES AND FRIENDS GATHER TO PARTICIPATE IN THE FESTIVITIES OF THE UNION-TRIBUNE RACE FOR LITERACY. ALL PROCEEDS BENEFIT THE SAN DIEGO COUNCIL ON LITERACY, WHICH PROVIDES READING PROGRAMS TO MORE THAN 100,000 SAN DIEGANS. FOR MORE INFORMATION ON HOW YOUR FAMILY CAN PARTICIPATE, CLICK HERE!

- I Am Energy! 1.866.927.1011.

- Your Show 6 On Sale Now. Tickets on sale at all Ticketmaster locations! Your Show 6 is Friday May 13 at Coors Amphitheatre. Tickets on sale at all Ticketmaster locations Sat April 16 at Noon!

The Latest Channel 933 Playlist

- Art Walk Saturday April 23 - Sunday April 24. ArtWalk is coming to Little Italy. On April 23rd and 24th, from 12noon to 6pm, hundreds of artists gather to show and sell their work at San Diego's largest urban arts festival. ArtWalk also features live musical performances, KidsWalk, where children meet the art world hands-on and free mini-cirque shows by the famed troupe iL CiRCo. For information call 619-615-1090 or visit www.artwalkinfo.com ArtWalk. Be Original….Buy Original.

The Latest My 94.1 Playlist

FM 94/9 is pleased to take part in the Cuyamaca Earth Day Clean Up and Park Rebuild on Saturday, April 23rd.

The event will take place at Cuyamaca Rancho State Park and they are looking for public volunteers to help with various aspects of the clean up, including the restoration of the Monument, West Mesa, and Arroyo Seco Trails.

Pre-Registration is required for all public volunteers and the registration is limited to 200 people. To register as a volunteer, call the Earth Day Registration Hotline at (760) 765-0623.

- KOZT named as one of 50 finalists in the NAB Crystal Radio Awards.

- US 95.7 brings you Tony & Kris live from Iraq! Tony and Kris are huge supporters of our military’s efforts overseas, and they’ve decided to personally thank some of our local troops fighting for our country. Tony and Kris will be broadcasting from Al Asad Air Base, Iraq starting Monday, May 2nd, 2005. The guys will be embedded with the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing the entire week of the 2nd. Tony and Kris will not only share their experiences about being overseas with folks, but they’ll also be bringing local stories to San Diego’s airwaves with interviews from folks who are making it happen. They’ll be bunking, living, and eating with the troops for one week. Tony and Kris will be broadcasting from Al Asad, which is the second largest airbase in Iraq. It’s located in northern Iraq approximately 100 miles West of Baghdad. Al Asad is home base for thousands of military members.

Lakeside Western Days Parade Saturday April 23. Come out and join US 95.7 for the 39th Annual Lakeside Western Days Parade. The festivities begin at 9:30 and include a parade and much more! Support your community and have some fun at the same time. See you there!

Poway Spring Fest Sunday April 24. Join US 95.7 at the Poway Spring Fest on Midland Road, just south of Poway Rd.! There is something for everyone at the fair, with an emphasis on arts and crafts. Booths offer clothing, hats, candy quilts, pillow, beanie babies, ceramics, Tupperware and numerous local business services. Two food courts offer a variety of interntational fare. The street fair features live entertainment, and the Kids Zone in the back parking lot of Wal-Mart. The Kids Zone includes live pony and llama rides, a rock-climbing wall, an inflatable bounce house, and several amusement rides.

- WIN tickets to SeaWorld and celebrate Children's Literacy at Robinsons-May!

- Fri Apr 22 Through Sun Apr 24... - 41st Annual Lakeside Rodeo... KSON-FM 97.3 and 92.1 North County welcomes the 41st Annual Lakeside Rodeo, Friday, April 22nd through Sunday, April 24th at the Lakeside Rodeo Arena.

Rodeo times are Friday at 7:30pm (Gates open 6pm), Saturday at 2:00pm and 7:30pm (Gates open 12:30pm and 6:00pm) and Sunday at 2:00pm (Gates open 12:30pm).

For complete information, including ticket prices, availability and related events, click the logo or the 'More Info' link below.

Location: - Lakeside Rodeo Grounds/El Capitan Arena, Highway 67 & Mapleview, Lakeside

SAVE THE DATE! The Smooth Jazz 98.1 - 30th Anniversary Jazz Festival is coming Saturday, May 28th, 2005. Presented by Sycuan Resort & Casino, the 30th Anniversary Festival will again be held on the streets of San Diego's historic Gaslamp.

Previously, our 2 main stages have extended over three city blocks, between 4th, 7th and Island. Be listening to Smooth Jazz 98.1 for further information, including artist lineup and ticket availability.

Portions of the proceeds from the 30th Anniversary Jazz Festival benefit the Gaslamp Quarter Historic Foundation. Presented by Sycuan Resort & Casino.

Help our community AND enjoy the finest that Smooth Jazz has to offer! Benefiting ChildHelp USA, CD Sampler 2005 is NOW ON SALE at Borders Books and Music. Check out the full list of tracks and listen to samples from each song as well. Click here for full details..

Smooth Jazz Top 30

Stan Humphries Celebrity Golf Classic Friday April 22. Dave Mason will broadcast live 5-10am from the Stan Humphries Celebrity Golf Classic at the Morgan Run Resort & Club in Rancho Santa Fe. The Celebrity Classic will take place from April 21-24 with over 70 big time celebrity golfers and more! Click Here for more info!

Encinitas Street Faire Sunday April 24. Join the KOOL Crew on Sunday, April 24th from 9am-4pm at the Encinitas Street Faire. Browse among 400 unique booths featuring a little of everything: arts & crafts, antiques, clothing, items from around the world, and more. The KOOL Crew will also be there with KOOL music, games and prizes!

Krisjon Furniture Join the 100.7 Jack FM team this Saturday, April 23rd, at Krisjon Furniture in Kearny Mesa from Noon to 2pm to help celebrate Krisjon Furniture’s 33rd Anniversary!! You'll be able to save on unfinished AND finished furniture -- just like you see in the catalogs. You know all that cute and contemporary furniture that you love -- in REAL wood -- not particle board? Krisjon Furniture features ONLY the best quality furniture. Come to Krisjon and check out their 33rd Anniversary Event at 8151 Balboa Ave. The Jack FM team will be there giving away prizes and Rubios will be serving up their new Torta sandwiches! Krisjon Furniture, (858) 430-4444 or http://www.krisjon.com.

- SKY SHOW 30 PRE-SALE! KGB Sky Show XXX is coming! KGB VIP's can click here to be put on the list for the Pre-sale of view level and lower field level tickets! If you are not a KGB VIP click here to become one.

- KPRI presents Elvis Costello Elvis Costello with Guitar. Listen Saturday Night April 23rd at 9pm when we broadcast Elvis Costello and the Imposters LIVE AT THE HIGHTONE CAF+ in Memphis, Tennessee. Listen to the KPRI Morning Show with Madison this week to win Elvis' "The Delivery Man" CD and "Live From Memphis" on DVD.

Earth Day is Friday the 22ndPlanet Earth. KPRI is environmentally friendly. We encourage you to be mindful and recycle, except when it comes to your radio station. Then, insist on 100% natural homegrown rock from San Diego's only locally owned radio station. And remember to get to know your Earth up close. Join Madison at REI Outfitters in Kearney Mesa Saturday from 12 Noon until 2 pm.

- ONE MOTHER OF A WEEKEND! Here's your chance to thank your Mom for your terrible twos and troubled teens. On Mother's Day, May 8th, take her to see the Lynyrd Skynyrd/Allman Brothers concert at Bayside! Win your free tickets all weekend on 103.7 The Planet!

EARTH DAY AUCTION Tomorrow, April 22nd is Earth Day, and you can help save the Earth by placing a bid on a piece of musical history... an acoustic guitar that is autographed by Paul McCartney! Funds raised through this auction are donated to the Save the Earth Foundation. For more information click HERE.

The Latest "Vinyl Resting Place" playlist by Jim McInnes heard Sundays 6-8pm

- P-1 POKER PARTY! The Mikey Show P-1 Poker Party is taking place at Viejas Casino on April 28th. Click here for the details

Latest Rock 105.3 Playlist

Random Access Radio San Diego (April 22, 2005)

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