Week in Review: Small Business Support, Black Friday Benefit and Thanksgiving Galore

Here are a few of the top stories from Nov. 19-25:

Monday

Patch Partners Supports Small Businesses in Rancho Bernardo

Evil Mother Lady: Battling ‘Bedroom-as-Dumpster’ Syndrome

Tuesday

David Copley Dies at 60; Heir to Union-Tribune Fortune Was Once Worth $1.2B

Motivation: How Coaches & Leaders Can Influence Their Teams

Wednesday

Black Friday Barnes & Noble Bookfair to Benefit RB Library

First Inmate Released Under New California Proposition 36

Thanksgiving Recipes: How to Cook Stuffing and Other Favorite Side Dishes

Thursday

Backstage Drama Behind Cancellation of Valitar? Show was at Fairgrounds

Pet of the Week: Gale

Gas Prices in S.D. Set Thanksgiving Day High

Poll: Tofurky for Thanksgiving? Do Vegetarians Have a Seat at Your Table?

Give Thanks on Thanksgiving: Tell Us What You Are Thankful For in 2012

Friday

Black Friday Surprisingly Calm as Shoppers Seek Deals

Sheriff's Watch Program Heating Up for the Holidays

Is Technology Helping or Hurting our Kids' Education?

CHP Makes 23 Arrests for Suspected Drunken Driving

Thanksgiving Leftovers: What Do You Do With Them?

Poll: Black Friday and Cyber Monday the Best Days to Shop for Holidays?

Chargers Game Against Ravens to Be Blacked Out

Saturday

How to Use a Pedometer to Meet Your Fitness Goals

City of San Diego To Conduct DUI Checkpoint Tonight

Sunday

Flu Season Is Here—Are You Getting A Flu Shot?

Forecasters Warn About Dense Fog