Big people talk about issues; small people talk about people
Filner's issues should remain in forefront, but he has tough battle ahead
People are correctly attacking Mayor Bob Filner for personality problems, but citizens, including those of his own party, should not forget the issues on which he was elected. Wisely, he is eating humble pie on the sexual harassment revelations, apologizing …
The unkindest cut
Emperor Filner's beloved First Lady of San Diego deserts him, citing "devolvement in personal relationship" and "knowing which way the wind is blowing."
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First picture of City Hall debauchery emerges
Warning: not for the squeamish.
The following photo was delivered to the offices of SD on the QT by a man who would identify himself only as a Friend of Carl. Confirmations are still pending, but the scene appears to depict: http://sandiegoreader.com/users/photos/2013/jul/11/48996/ Emperor Filner (1.) …
Poway set to begin large-scale street repairs
Poway is set to begin a major street resurfacing project this Sunday (July 14), as 4.8 million square feet of roadway along both residential streets and major arteries will receive crack sealing, deep patch repairs, asphalt overlay and slurry seals. …
Bob on the Throne, meet Jack in the Box
Local fast-food exec vows to remodel North Park restaurant without "traveling down the Sunroad and dropping off a sack of cash at the foot of Filner's latest pet project."
http://sandiegoreader.com/users/photos/2013/jul/11/48990/ A photo sent from Mr. Box's office to Mr. Filner's office and later obtained by SD on the QT via outright theft. "Bob Filner thinks he can put a stop to a restaurant remodel approved by his own Planning …
Sex scandal and secrecy nothing new at benighted San Diego city hall
San Diego's controversial history of sexual allegations and a secret settlement has taken toll on previously distinguished city officials
Democratic mayor Bob Filner - under the gun today for as yet unspecified transgressions in office regarding alleged sexual harassment - is only the latest in a long line of San Diego city officials to find themselves enmeshed by scandal …
The Way, Way Back to Facebook
http://sandiegoreader.com/users/photos/2013/jul/11/48989/ Don't look now, but there's some chatter about the film over on another website.
Emperor Tibobius accused of sexual debauchery by members of ruling class
Former Member of the High Council Donafria turns on former ally against the Development Hordes that have so long despoiled our peace, calls for his removal.
The scene, as recounted by Donafria in her impassioned speech just before taking her own life on the floor of the Senate: http://sandiegoreader.com/users/photos/2013/jul/11/48988/ UPDATE: Tibobius responds: "Qui licit Jovi non licit bovi!"
Sloppy Moe to testify against Mayor Filner
"I know something I won't tell, I won't tell, I won't tell. I know something I won't tell, it's about Bob Filner!" http://sandiegoreader.com/users/photos/2013/jul/11/48987/
How corrupt is Congress? Here's an indication
House, backed overwhelmingly by big money, voted down bill to reform accounting
The Public Company Accounting Oversight Board, a private watchdog group that was actually created by Congress, has been critical of the large accounting firms for accepting information from their corporate clients and blessing it without doing independent inquiries. The accounting …
The Only Way to Fix Failing Schools
Padres drop game and series to the Rockies
After finally pulling out of their losing slump the Padres fail to keep any momentum
The Padres broke their ten-game losing streak on Tuesday, behind a strong pitching performance from Eric Stults. On Wednesday, it took a poor pitching performance to return the Padres to losing ways as the Colorado Rockies hung on to beat …
Conclusion of Italian first round
Bel canto composers square off in the final match of round one in Italy.
Now for the square off of the bel canto specialists, Donizetti vs. Bellini. The bel canto style of Italian Opera came after Rossini and before Verdi although the style did stain a lot of Verdi’s work, especially before Verdi succumed …
Study finds massive decline in local fish population
Overfishing not a factor, authors say
Local fish populations have dropped dramatically in the last 40 years, according to a new study in the scientific journal Estuarine, Coastal, and Shelf Science led by Eric Miller of MBC Applied Environmental Sciences in Costa Mesa and John McGowan …
Bridgepoint stock zooms as Ashford gets accreditation
Overall market soars as Bernanke says spigot will stay open
Stock of controversial Bridgepoint Education is up 20.94% in early trading today (July 11) as its Ashford University, which accounts for almost all of company revenue, was given accreditation by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges. The threat of …
Is Mayor Filner being set up by special interests?
Mayor Bob Filner has made a lot of enemies at City Hall by being the first mayor in decades to stand up to the developer mafia that has been running our city. It's no secret that they don't like him. …
Jazz 88 All Stars live
Veteran drummer Barry Farrar led the band in a tribute to Art Blakey.
In a kind of "home-grown" affair, the Jazz 88 All Stars appeared at City College on July 9, for the bi-monthly Jazz Live performance sponsored by KSDS. The band, in various incarnations, has been around for years, and is directed …
Judge's ruling in Brittany Killgore murder case
Prosecutor was denied access to papers found in the jail cell of one defendant
The prosecutor in a high-profile murder case was denied access to papers found in one defendant’s jail cell, by a ruling in San Diego’s North County Superior Courthouse today, July 10, 2013. Judge K. Michael Kirkman ruled in favor of …
Female trouble
It ain't easy being a chick in Hollywood
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