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Entries for February 5, 2013

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Tijuana narco-tunnel discovered

Another sophisticated passage found, built by drug traffickers

Another narco-tunnel was discovered in Tijuana, that crossed into the United States but did not have an exit built yet, ...

Edison got huge rate boost although required filing still not made

Question was whether generator replacement program was cost-effective

San Diego attorney Mike Aguirre learned today (Feb. 5) that Southern California Edison (SCE) has still not made a filing ...

Jacobs says he is bowing out of Balboa Park makeover

Money talks as La Jolla billionaire Democrat and Qualcomm founder makes announcement on public broadcasting station he funds: "I've told the committee that the project is over "

San Diego's richest man, Qualcomm billionaire Irwin Jacobs, says he is pulling out of his controversial Balboa Park traffic and ...

Despite ills, UCAN raises $20,000

Board at monthly meeting discusses lawyer, accountant bills

Troubled watchdog Utility Consumers' Action Network (UCAN) has raised $20,000 from 1,000 contributors, its board learned today at the February ...

As the world turns: Earth Day Fair to be held inside Balboa Park

Mayor Filner announces support for the Earth Day Fair, now that Plaza de Panama project has been defeated

The drama over Earth Day at Balboa Park can finally be put to rest. One day after Superior Court Judge ...

Alleged pay-to-play cases remain in South Bay

Judge Timothy R. Walsh denies district attorney's motion

At the end of January, San Diego District Attorney Bonnie Dumanis filed a motion to reconsider the transfer of alleged ...

Vista Fire Department seeking seniors

http://sandiegoreader.com/users/photos/2013/feb/05/39580/ The Vista Fire Department is putting out a call for residents age 50 or older to join the organization’s ...

After backing industry-favored timber tax, Fletcher reaped big contributions

Republican-turned-independent Assemblyman was one of two crucial votes needed for passage of tax bill favored by Sierra Pacific Industries and other timber interests

It was August 2012 and one of the most heated tax battles of the year was unfolding. California's Democratic governor ...

Baja authorities fighting sex trafficking network

Officials working to dismantle trafficking ring from southern Mexico

Baja California officials stated at a press conference on Monday, February 4th, that they are working to dismantle a sex ...

El Cajon tattoo artist wakes to discover burglary in progress

An El Cajon tattoo artist who’d fallen asleep in his unlocked shop was pistol-whipped and suffered “moderate” injuries when he ...

Whalen Furniture fined for not reporting bed defect

Federal commission says company did not immediately report death of child

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has announced in a news release that San Diego's Whalen Manufacturing, dba Bayside ...