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Man arrested for child porn linked to NY bomb plot
The New York Times has reported that Howard Willie Carter II, arrested for child porn in San Diego Wednesday, has been linked to a Bangladeshi man who is accused of plotting to blow up the New York Federal Reserve in …
UCAN head quits after 10 days; Langley out, too
Pat Zaharopoulos, who became temporary executive director of watchdog Utility Consumers' Action Network on Oct. 8, resigned today (Oct. 18), explaining that her knowledge of non-profits was too limited. She succeeded Kim Malcolm, who lasted only a few months, and …
Favor for Favor(s)
On heels of FBI deal, DeMaio catches a break from the Feds.
GOP hotel mogul Doug Manchester's U-T San Diego reported this afternoon that U.S. Attorney Laura Duffy has jumped into San Diego's mayoral fray with both feet, calling Democratic congressman Bob Filner's behavior at a weekend forum "uncivil." “Our apologies that …
City Council Democrats spend special interest cash for party's cause
Two Democratic members of the San Diego city council, already safely re-elected, have been giving their surplus campaign funds - gathered in large part from an array of special interests with business at city hall - to the county Democratic …
Man accused of $3 million fraud admits 48 felonies
A man accused of using the identities of his mom and dad to run up more than $3 million in debt admitted all 48 felony counts in court yesterday. He could get up to 41 years in prison, according to …
Experts dispute each other in DUI manslaughter trial
Forensic experts for both prosecution and defense gave conflicting testimony this week, in the triple-manslaughter trial of a woman accused of being the driver in a fatal highway crash. Thirty-six-year-old Debbie Pacheco Sumi denies that she was behind the wheel …
GOP Congressman Hunter pays wife from campaign fund
The matter of a politician paying his spouse from a campaign committee has long served as political attack fodder in San Diego. The most recent example came earlier this month when a U-T San Diego editorial blasted Democratic congressman Bob …
Cymer sells out for big premium
Tech equipment maker Cymer has agreed to be purchased by ASML Holding NV, Europe's largest semiconductor maker, for $2.6 billion. Cymer shareholders will receive $20 in cash and 1.1502 ASML ordinary shares, according to Bloomberg News. That's 72% higher than …
Controversy continues over Chula Vista's EyeCandy
Pictured: Linda Wagner speaking to the media about EyeCandy Residents have been in an uproar since the nude dancing club, EyeCandy, took up residence on Chula Vista's Bayfront Boulevard. On October 15, a council candidate, Linda Wagner, marched on city …