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Fiscal Cliff Could Hit San Diego Hard
If Congress can't reach a compromise on the 2012/2013 fiscal cliff -- rising taxes, falling spending -- San Diego could lose its expected economic growth in 2013, according to Erik Bruvold of the National University System Institute for Policy Research. …
New killer whale at Sea World has shown aggression toward trainers
Sea World San Diego has taken possession of a new killer whale, bringing the number of orcas in local captivity to nine. Shouka, a 19 year-old female, was born at an aquatic park in France and spent time at another …
Democratic political committees outspending GOP counterparts in TV ad buys in race for 52nd Congressional District
The race for the 52nd congressional district seat has been closely watched on both sides of the aisle. Democrats believe their candidate, Scott Peters, has a shot to beat conservative congressman Brian Bilbray and win a much needed seat in …
San Diego Wants to Extend Red Light Camera Ticketing, Bid Document Reveals
The city of San Diego intends to continue its controversial red light photo traffic ticketing system, but a decision on whether to expand the number of camera-covered intersections beyond the installations already in place seems likely to be left up …
Lawsuits loom if Prop 37 passes, say opponents of labeling genetically modified foods
Yesterday, we featured information on a series of lectures presented by supporters of Proposition 37, which would require the labeling of genetically modified foods sold in the state, with a host of exceptions. Today, the anti-37 crowd weighs in. They …
Auditor Confirms It: Convention Center Attendance Figures Misleading
City Auditor Eduardo Luna today (Aug. 21) confirmed what the nation's ranking expert on convention centers, Prof. Heywood Sanders, told the Reader in December: the San Diego Convention Center has been publishing phony figures. In my column published December 14, …
San Diego Home Value, Rent Growth Lag Other Metro Areas
Nationally, July home values in major metro markets rose 1.2% from a year ago, according to Zillow.com. But San Diego's values dropped 0.6% on a year-over-year basis. But San Diego home values are far more expensive: the median local value …
H-1B "Body Shop" Wins Whistleblower Suit
A federal judge in Alabama yesterday (Aug. 20) dismissed a lawsuit by an American employee of India's Infosys, a so-called "head shop," or placement firm that brings in talent to American companies under the controversial H-1B program. Jack B. Palmer …
New Charges and Details in Brittany Killgore Murder
A prosecutor filed new paperwork today, making new allegations against three persons charged in the death of Brittany Killgore, a 22-year-old woman who was married to a Marine deployed to Afghanistan when she was killed. Deputy District Attorney Patrick Espinoza …
Fighting President Obama's eligibility is a lucrative venture: IRS forms reveals big revenues for United States Justice Foundation
On August 9, the United States Justice Foundation, a conservative legal advocacy group run by Superior Court Judge-elect and member of the birther movement, Gary Kreep, made a plea to potential contributors: donate money to the non-profit or the lawsuits …
DeMaio Already Out Buying TV Advertising Spots for Campaign
San Diego may still be in the dog days of summer, but GOP mayoral candidate Carl DeMaio is quietly ramping up an all-out fall television blitz against his rival, Democratic congressman Bob Filner. Commercial time sales contracts kept by local …
Prop 37 supporters to host lectures on genetically modified food
Supporters of Proposition 37, which would require the labeling of genetically modified food, are partnering with the Institute for Responsible Technology to present Speaking Out for Healthier Food, a series of lectures that will take place around San Diego today, …