A good burger/beer combo is not exactly a rare find in San Diego, but the places that do it right tend to build up an almost cult following.  Throw a beach community into the mix, some New Zealand surf-shack memorabilia, a rustic indoor/outdoor dining area, plus astro-turf, and  there is Raglan Public House in Ocean Beach.

The Employment and Training Administration reported on Thursday that initial claims in unemployment benefits rose slightly in the week ending September 29 from the previous week’s revised figure of 363,000 to 367,000. The current levels indicate that modest job growth is possible for the month of September.

Carter Kessler is the Republican candidate for Georgia State House District 118. He brings a post-partisan philosophy and a straightforward demeanor to the race that would appeal to independent voters in the state. In many ways, Carter Kessler looks to change Georgia politics.

As the presidential candidates butted heads on domestic policy, those watching turned to the Internet to follow and participate in the first presidential debate.

California Proposition 33 will change auto insurance rates by allowing insurance companies to set rates based on a driver's history of continuously having insurance with any insurance company rather than just with the current insurer. Most drivers with a history of continuous insurance would be eligible for lower rates. However, some would pay more.