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JEFF DOWLER
RE/MAX Associates – Encinitas and Carlsbad
1967 N. Coast Highway 101
Encinitas, CA 92024
(760) 840-1360

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10news: 1 Dead After Vehicle Crashes Into Home: A 50-year-old male drove his red pick-up truck into a house Sund… http://t.co/suoSg5Np
6 Feb 2012 at 6:40am
by SanDiegoNews (Jeremy Salter)

1 Dead After Vehicle Crashes Into Home: A 50-year-old male drove his red pick-up truck into a house Sunday after… http://t.co/Zo1r0tZG
6 Feb 2012 at 6:02am
by kgtv (kgtv)

RT @NCTLowrey: Weird. Anyone see this? Contact me or @nctimes. RT: @nctimes: Driver dies after vehicle crashes into San Marcos house. http://t.co/08HWzKSd
6 Feb 2012 at 4:37am
by nctimes (North County Times)

Driver dies after vehicle crashes into San Marcos house. http://t.co/wt0x46zA
6 Feb 2012 at 3:19am
by nctimes (North County Times)

10news: PETA Whale Slavery Lawsuit Moves Forward: Lawyers for People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals will f… http://t.co/fDU014bh
6 Feb 2012 at 3:09am
by SanDiegoNews (Jeremy Salter)

PETA Whale Slavery Lawsuit Moves Forward: Lawyers for People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals will face SeaW… http://t.co/RVjSz62A
6 Feb 2012 at 2:33am
by kgtv (kgtv)

First “Cardiff Kook” run honors statue, way of life http://t.co/MKkFtiN6
6 Feb 2012 at 2:15am
by nctimes (North County Times)

New Details Emerge In Woman’s Shooting Death: 10News uncovered new details on Sunday regarding the circumstances… http://t.co/YXImxKxE
6 Feb 2012 at 1:58am
by kgtv (kgtv)

10news: New Details Emerge In Woman’s Shooting Death: 10News uncovered new details on Sunday regarding the circu… http://t.co/bxeKiKJJ
6 Feb 2012 at 1:58am
by SanDiegoNews (Jeremy Salter)

Work Begins On Otay Mesa Pedestrian Crossing: Construction on a new, technologically-advanced border crossing fo… http://t.co/FAjzE4Et
6 Feb 2012 at 12:47am
by kgtv (kgtv)

10news: Work Begins On Otay Mesa Pedestrian Crossing: Construction on a new, technologically-advanced border cro… http://t.co/Gp6f2CdT
6 Feb 2012 at 12:47am
by SanDiegoNews (Jeremy Salter)

Drunken Driving Checkpoint Nets 5 Arrests: Five people were arrested for suspected drunken driving and one passe… http://t.co/1wdI9QVv
5 Feb 2012 at 11:32pm
by kgtv (kgtv)

10news: Drunken Driving Checkpoint Nets 5 Arrests: Five people were arrested for suspected drunken driving and o… http://t.co/EEr7ZQaM
5 Feb 2012 at 11:32pm
by SanDiegoNews (Jeremy Salter)

2 Displaced After Golden Hill-Area Fire: Two people were displaced after a residential fire in Golden Hill on Sunday. http://t.co/F39vOYec
5 Feb 2012 at 10:20pm
by kgtv (kgtv)

10news: 2 Displaced After Golden Hill-Area Fire: Two people were displaced after a residential fire in Golden Hi… http://t.co/7DyPaCK4
5 Feb 2012 at 10:20pm
by SanDiegoNews (Jeremy Salter)

Was a new road cut across Rancho Guejito? If so, will benefit to property owner outweigh possible penalties? http://t.co/vv8Z7yBj
5 Feb 2012 at 8:48pm
by nctimes (North County Times)

Man Suspected Of Pointing Toy Gun Arrested: A 46-year-old man was arrested on Sunday after he reportedly pointed… http://t.co/BB81CsMN
5 Feb 2012 at 7:47pm
by kgtv (kgtv)

10news: Fire Damages Fairmont Park-Area Home: Firefighters on Sunday battled a fire at a two-story house that ca… http://t.co/c1Bjqu2N
5 Feb 2012 at 7:47pm
by SanDiegoNews (Jeremy Salter)

10news: 7-Eleven Robbed Twice In Less Than 24 Hours: A La Mesa 7-Eleven store was robbed for the second time in … http://t.co/PIeHO2uy
5 Feb 2012 at 7:47pm
by SanDiegoNews (Jeremy Salter)

Damages in San Diego home fire reach six figures – Firefighters battled a fire at a two-story house that caused an e… http://t.co/o2boF4na
5 Feb 2012 at 7:27pm
by SWRNewsNetwork (SW Riverside News)

Fire Damages Fairmont Park-Area Home: Firefighters on Sunday battled a fire at a two-story house that caused abo… http://t.co/OtjYhaQK
5 Feb 2012 at 7:10pm
by kgtv (kgtv)

7-Eleven Robbed Twice In Less Than 24 Hours: A La Mesa 7-Eleven store was robbed for the second time in less tha… http://t.co/m4T87nM8
5 Feb 2012 at 7:10pm
by kgtv (kgtv)

Pechanga’s Wine Festival and Chocolate Decadence adds rock ‘n’ roll http://t.co/nYJ21PEV
5 Feb 2012 at 6:28pm
by SWRNewsNetwork (SW Riverside News)

Want to dump your smart meter? You may get the chance. http://t.co/lnq0JisW
5 Feb 2012 at 5:57pm
by nctimes (North County Times)

Small earthquake detected in East County – A magnitude 2.2 mini-earthquake rattled East County at 6:29 a.m. today. T… http://t.co/j8ziALXZ
5 Feb 2012 at 5:34pm
by SWRNewsNetwork (SW Riverside News)

Autopsy pending on Art Smith Trail hiker who collapsed, died http://t.co/IU6FOsDh
5 Feb 2012 at 4:31pm
by SWRNewsNetwork (SW Riverside News)

Warm Springs Middle School students strap on their dancing shoes http://t.co/vj5lPWVR
5 Feb 2012 at 1:29pm
by SWRNewsNetwork (SW Riverside News)

Escondido resident serving as Super Bowl food maestro. http://t.co/ycBwlamu
5 Feb 2012 at 5:37am
by nctimes (North County Times)

Temecula: Boy critical after digging tunnel that collapsed, trapped him http://t.co/cVtnE30P
5 Feb 2012 at 5:29am
by SWRNewsNetwork (SW Riverside News)

Local Susan G. Komen Chapter Receives Death Threats: The executive director of the local chapter of the Susan G…. http://t.co/nwXi3u6Y
5 Feb 2012 at 2:54am
by kgtv (kgtv)

10news: Local Susan G. Komen Chapter Receives Death Threats: The executive director of the local chapter of the … http://t.co/tfDMglGq
5 Feb 2012 at 2:53am
by SanDiegoNews (Jeremy Salter)

Controversial Art Exhibit Unveiled In Encinitas: A new art exhibit unveiled in Encinitas on Saturday that was me… http://t.co/yWuL72ky
5 Feb 2012 at 2:18am
by kgtv (kgtv)

Murder suspect arrested after chase. http://t.co/MO14WqfI
5 Feb 2012 at 1:41am
by nctimes (North County Times)

Motocross crash in Anza sends rider to area hospital – A motocross rider crashed at a track in Anza today, and firef… http://t.co/uCkdLn2w
5 Feb 2012 at 1:34am
by SWRNewsNetwork (SW Riverside News)

Man With Gun Robs North Park-Area Market: A man armed with a handgun robbed a North Park market of cash and beer… http://t.co/m8tx2ozJ
5 Feb 2012 at 12:36am
by kgtv (kgtv)

10news: Motorcyclist Injured In State Route 76 Crash: A two-vehicle crash on state Route 76 on Saturday sent a m… http://t.co/rdqRarku
5 Feb 2012 at 12:36am
by SanDiegoNews (Jeremy Salter)

10news: Man With Gun Robs North Park-Area Market: A man armed with a handgun robbed a North Park market of cash … http://t.co/E495xPZR
5 Feb 2012 at 12:36am
by SanDiegoNews (Jeremy Salter)

Motorcyclist Injured In State Route 76 Crash: A two-vehicle crash on state Route 76 on Saturday sent a motorcycl… http://t.co/osvy8I6A
5 Feb 2012 at 12:35am
by kgtv (kgtv)

Motorcyclist’s leg severed in Valley Center wreck. http://t.co/0WOVQf9c
4 Feb 2012 at 10:40pm
by nctimes (North County Times)

Third bald eagle count scheduled in lakeside areas – U.S. Forest Service rangers are hoping a bald eagle count plann… http://t.co/VAQZQogd
4 Feb 2012 at 10:31pm
by SWRNewsNetwork (SW Riverside News)

Have you gotten food from a #foodtruck and gotten sick? Tell your horror stories to @10NewsBlacher… he’s working on an investigation
4 Feb 2012 at 9:51pm
by kgtv (kgtv)

Palm Desert: Late-night crashes send two alleged DUI suspects to jail http://t.co/zX9mu7Eh
4 Feb 2012 at 9:28pm
by SWRNewsNetwork (SW Riverside News)

Family Of Woman Found Dead In North County Speaks Out: The family of a woman found in an unincorporated area in … http://t.co/2AmcF2Qw
4 Feb 2012 at 9:15pm
by kgtv (kgtv)

10news: Family Of Woman Found Dead In North County Speaks Out: The family of a woman found in an unincorporated … http://t.co/RW0wrl8Q
4 Feb 2012 at 9:15pm
by SanDiegoNews (Jeremy Salter)

First Cardiff Kook run set for Sunday. http://t.co/U5SKMZaw
4 Feb 2012 at 8:11pm
by nctimes (North County Times)

10news: Sailor Discharged Over Hazing Incident Talks To 10News: A former Navy sailor in the middle of a wrestlin… http://t.co/8rbg26Md
4 Feb 2012 at 8:05pm
by SanDiegoNews (Jeremy Salter)

10news: Calif. Casino Tribes Kick Out Some Members: Two casino-owning tribes in California – including on in San… http://t.co/eRI8h9o5
4 Feb 2012 at 8:05pm
by SanDiegoNews (Jeremy Salter)

10news: Fire Damages Normal Heights Tire Shop: A fire at a Normal Heights-area tire shop on Friday caused about … http://t.co/DjqmFPJW
4 Feb 2012 at 6:56pm
by SanDiegoNews (Jeremy Salter)

Encinitas teen Logan Foster helps rescue unconscious surfer. http://t.co/50fZVjGR
4 Feb 2012 at 4:29pm
by nctimes (North County Times)

Controversial spelling bee generates buzz among parents, school officials http://t.co/SwBB3q3A
4 Feb 2012 at 1:31pm
by SWRNewsNetwork (SW Riverside News)

Our Staff Photographer Bill Wechter took this colorful photo from the Oceanside Pier today. http://t.co/A54ntWR4 http://t.co/aFsrDY02
4 Feb 2012 at 4:32am
by nctimes (North County Times)

Report: County revenues down, but most departments’ budgets in black http://t.co/2IgA1uGU
4 Feb 2012 at 2:33am
by SWRNewsNetwork (SW Riverside News)

CHP cites 118 in crack-down on distracted driving. http://t.co/z0LtbuZg
4 Feb 2012 at 2:17am
by nctimes (North County Times)

Temecula man, former Chaparral HS pitcher arrested on suspicion of attempted murder http://t.co/VMgpHBHX
4 Feb 2012 at 1:37am
by SWRNewsNetwork (SW Riverside News)

Running Strong with Paul Greer: The Balance of Carbohydrates, Protein and Fat http://t.co/K4ifOApe
3 Feb 2012 at 11:52pm
by SDNR (San Diego News Room)

QA with Airport Authority Chair Thella Bowens http://t.co/4qN86ddO
3 Feb 2012 at 11:48pm
by SDNR (San Diego News Room)

Temecula woman gets more than 19 years for crash that killed daughter http://t.co/LFV9eN4d
3 Feb 2012 at 11:35pm
by SWRNewsNetwork (SW Riverside News)

Evicted homeowner refuses to leave, supporters camp out at home http://t.co/yXmebWW0
3 Feb 2012 at 10:31pm
by SWRNewsNetwork (SW Riverside News)

Indian Wells: Motorist’s car crashes into median, DUI suspected http://t.co/TYg8yPt9
3 Feb 2012 at 9:39pm
by SWRNewsNetwork (SW Riverside News)

San Diego County GOP backs Rep. Brian Bilbray in upcoming election. http://t.co/HNGXKdB5
3 Feb 2012 at 8:42pm
by nctimes (North County Times)

Eye gnats, tiny eyeball-seeking flies that are swarming the area, force residents to plan a course of action http://t.co/u9sZZ6ma
3 Feb 2012 at 8:10pm
by nctimes (North County Times)

From our media partners: Council committee gives stamp of approval to parking ticket late fees http://t.co/F23GCtao
3 Feb 2012 at 5:52pm
by SDNR (San Diego News Room)

From our media partners: San Diego is bright light in California?s solar energy http://t.co/1MVTeZwA
3 Feb 2012 at 5:32pm
by SDNR (San Diego News Room)

A financing mechanism for Convention Center expansion is on uncertain legal ground, the city attorney said http://t.co/gEA1Kqky
2 Feb 2012 at 12:52am
by SDNR (San Diego News Room)

San Diego supporters of tax raise on tobacco products by $1 per pack kicked off their campaign today http://t.co/PNm2amUc
2 Feb 2012 at 12:31am
by SDNR (San Diego News Room)

Fletcher to introduce legislation to stop call box fee http://t.co/qpQiFm8S
2 Feb 2012 at 12:26am
by SDNR (San Diego News Room)

Plan to Increase Petco Park Events Finds Favor with Council Committee http://t.co/yZb0yLdQ
1 Feb 2012 at 8:35pm
by SDNR (San Diego News Room)

Why We Don?t Need a New Program to Train America?s Manufacturing Workers http://t.co/exm85AD4
1 Feb 2012 at 7:26pm
by SDNR (San Diego News Room)

Local economic outlook positive http://t.co/z2x547Nl
31 Jan 2012 at 8:05pm
by SDNR (San Diego News Room)

From our media partners: Eating shark http://t.co/mQkuOOsZ
31 Jan 2012 at 7:19pm
by SDNR (San Diego News Room)

Pension Reform, Labor Deal Initiatives Placed on June Ballot http://t.co/hE22vN36
31 Jan 2012 at 1:04am
by SDNR (San Diego News Room)

City Council’s New Economic Committee Holds Inaugural Meeting http://t.co/4FYT4QHH
30 Jan 2012 at 10:00pm
by SDNR (San Diego News Room)

Follow The Best of Carlsbad on #4sq to help Carlsbad win City Badges for the #VisitUS contest! PLEASE RT! http://t.co/XvTILRAx
4 Feb 2012 at 3:20am
by VisitCarlsbad (Visit Carlsbad)

We’ll kick off tonight’s concert at 7 PM (25 minutes) (Broadcasting live at http://t.co/r4GWB9SY)
4 Feb 2012 at 2:34am
by MuseumMaknMusic (Museum of Makn Music)

@DavidDewese kicks off the first set of our Local Flavor concert tonight at 7 PM followed by @PaulCannonBand: http://t.co/T6xlCesA
4 Feb 2012 at 1:57am
by MuseumMaknMusic (Museum of Makn Music)

Carlsbad, CA has the charm of a European town, which is why it is called The Village! #FriFotos http://t.co/6VgIWbll
4 Feb 2012 at 12:55am
by VisitCarlsbad (Visit Carlsbad)

How about a FREE creme brulee for lunch? Bring in this coupon to either of Carlsbad’s @Vigilucci restaurants to enjoy! http://t.co/kJfl9j5E
3 Feb 2012 at 8:26pm
by VisitCarlsbad (Visit Carlsbad)

@HDunstone Thanks for the RT! Check out our #4sq Best of Carlsbad list and help us win a #VisitUS city badge! http://t.co/XvTILRAx
3 Feb 2012 at 6:20pm
by VisitCarlsbad (Visit Carlsbad)

@ShaunWhite_TM86 Awesome! Have a great weekend too!
3 Feb 2012 at 6:18pm
by VisitCarlsbad (Visit Carlsbad)

Want to earn Foursquare badges when you check in to your fave Carlsbad spots? FOLLOW our #4sq #VisitUS list PLS RT! http://t.co/BFSDvjoB
3 Feb 2012 at 4:33pm
by VisitCarlsbad (Visit Carlsbad)

@ShaunWhite_TM86 Thanks! Check out our Best of Carlsbad #4sq list for the #VisitUS City Badge Contest: http://t.co/BFSDvjoB PLS RT!
3 Feb 2012 at 4:22pm
by VisitCarlsbad (Visit Carlsbad)

@solodining Thanks for the RT! Check out our #4sq list of The Best of Carlsbad for the #VisitUS City Badge Contest: http://t.co/BFSDvjoB
3 Feb 2012 at 4:21pm
by VisitCarlsbad (Visit Carlsbad)

Checking in for dinner on Foursquare? Follow our #4sq list of The Best of Carlsbad to help us win #VisitUS City Badges! http://t.co/BFSDvjoB
3 Feb 2012 at 1:31am
by VisitCarlsbad (Visit Carlsbad)

Tickets are now available for our April 6th Local Flavor Concert featuring @JaneLui: http://t.co/Y60U91TR
3 Feb 2012 at 1:19am
by MuseumMaknMusic (Museum of Makn Music)

RT @emma_lou_van: Museum of Making Music and NAMM welcome you! (the lady who took the picture was older, forgive her) http://t.co/MdVPOgvU
3 Feb 2012 at 1:19am
by MuseumMaknMusic (Museum of Makn Music)

Tickets for tomorrow’s concert with @PaulCannonBand are SOLD OUT! Don’t worry, we’ll webcast it live at 7 PM: http://t.co/T6xlCesA
3 Feb 2012 at 1:18am
by MuseumMaknMusic (Museum of Makn Music)

Take advantage of @CarlsbadInn’s Feb rates starting at $129/night. Mention FB or Twitter to get FREE breakfast! http://t.co/GI1NQFNk
3 Feb 2012 at 12:48am
by VisitCarlsbad (Visit Carlsbad)

Come to “Local Flavor: Jane Lui” Friday, April 6 from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm. On Friday, April 6, 2012 at 7 PM, the… http://t.co/RzYxuhJa
3 Feb 2012 at 12:44am
by MuseumMaknMusic (Museum of Makn Music)

@KK_LaFournaise @foursquare Great! Thanks for all the support!
3 Feb 2012 at 12:42am
by VisitCarlsbad (Visit Carlsbad)

@mohalen @tamarackbeach Thanks for the tweet on the Best of Carlsbad, #4sq #VisitUS list! http://t.co/BFSDvjoB
2 Feb 2012 at 9:44pm
by VisitCarlsbad (Visit Carlsbad)

Checking in for lunch on Foursquare? Follow our Best of Carlsbad list to help us win a #4sq City Badge! http://t.co/BFSDvjoB #VisitUS PLS RT
2 Feb 2012 at 8:11pm
by VisitCarlsbad (Visit Carlsbad)

@KK_LaFournaise We have made the Best of Carlsbad, CA #4sq list for the #VisitUS badge contest! http://t.co/BFSDvjoB Please follow it RT!
2 Feb 2012 at 6:54pm
by VisitCarlsbad (Visit Carlsbad)

@mindgruve Thanks for sharing our Best of Carlsbad, CA #4sq list!
2 Feb 2012 at 6:45pm
by VisitCarlsbad (Visit Carlsbad)

Share a photo via text message http://t.co/DCU0bFTW
21 Sep 2011 at 5:08pm
by twitter (Twitter)

Though a bit more unusual, who all is planning on drinking some vino during the Superbowl?
3 Feb 2012 at 8:01pm
by VintageCellars (Vintage Cellars)

RT @SeufertWinery Wine Cheese? Yes Puleeezzz. WSJ article on the sometimes tricky task – Great article, a must read! http://t.co/RABWupwJ
3 Feb 2012 at 4:24pm
by VintageCellars (Vintage Cellars)

Want to try a sparkling wine that’s not Champagne? Consider Prosecco! Learn all about it at our blog! http://t.co/teS2kNwT
2 Feb 2012 at 8:30pm
by VintageCellars (Vintage Cellars)

RT @TylerOnWine Wine writing, tasting notes, and a few laughs while you learn – A great blog, check it out! http://t.co/KGnCbr1j
2 Feb 2012 at 3:22pm
by VintageCellars (Vintage Cellars)

When buying wine, do you tend to buy it by the case, or by individual bottle?
1 Feb 2012 at 8:00pm
by VintageCellars (Vintage Cellars)

What’s better than red wine and fresh bread? Check out this savory red wine garlic recipe! Enjoy! http://t.co/8omErmm3
31 Jan 2012 at 8:30pm
by VintageCellars (Vintage Cellars)

Hello everyone! Any new wine recommendations from wine tastings over the weekend?
30 Jan 2012 at 8:01pm
by VintageCellars (Vintage Cellars)