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SAN DIEGO -- A city councilwoman said Wednesday she would not be deterred by the messy legal battle surrounding her write-in bid for San Diego mayor, suggesting that a long fight may lie ahead. Donna Frye said that she is weighing "about 30" legal strategies and may be willing to pay for a recount. "Patience is power," she told reporters. "In a democratic society, things take time and things sometimes become uncomfortable for people. It's nice to have the easy solution, the happy ending, for everything to go quickly and easily, but it doesn't always work out that way." Frye...

Remember George Andres, the Marine veteran whose homeowners association is trying to take his house because he dares to fly Old Glory on a flagpole? A judge sided with Florida's attorney general Thursday and delayed foreclosure until the 4th District Court of Appeal hears the case. Attorney General Charlie Crist said flying the American flag "is a precious right that ought to be protected." "The idea that an ex-Marine wouldn't be able to fly the American flag obviously is wrong," Crist said. Andres expressed relief at the temporary victory. "I think it's absolutely fantastic," he said. "It was a...

<p>With only five days left to draw voters in the 4th Congressional District race, Republican candidate Janice Bowling and Democratic nominee Lincoln Davis are stretching for a second wind.</p> <p>Each campaign has received boosts in recent weeks from name players.</p>