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Democrats Put Almost $50,000 Behind Filner's Bid for Mayor
Congressman Bob Filner has always maintained that his ace in the hole in the race for San Diego mayor would be big financial backing from fellow Democrats, and a filing yesterday by the state account of the San Diego County …
Dalai Lama Tickets: Hyper-Inflation
The Dalai Lama, spiritual leader of the people of Tibet, will appear in San Diego April 18 and 19. General admission tickets originally went on sale for $25 (two per person) and for students $10 (one per person). But look …
Bill to Protect Rape Victims Moves Forward
Legislation authored by Assemblymember Toni Atkins (pictured), and co-sponsored by District Attorney Bonnie Dumanis, to amend a portion of the state’s family law code has gained the Assembly Judiciary committee’s approval. The bill, which passed yesterday with a 7 to …
Weekend DUI Checkpoint Nets No Arrests
The San Diego Sheriff’s Department is reporting the results of a DUI checkpoint held over the St. Patrick’s Day weekend in Encinitas, as well as countywide DUI “saturation patrols,” which place more officers on the street looking for erratic driving. …
City Continues to Mull Over Golden Hill District
Councilmember Todd Gloria, the representative for portions of Golden Hill and all of South Park, says that much like his constituents, he too is waiting for the Mayor and City Attorney to respond to a Superior Court Judge's decision to …
Port Announces More Meetings on Vendor/Entertainer Regulations
The Port of San Diego has called two public meetings to be held this Thursday and the following Monday to discuss rules changes being considered concerning entertainment and commercial activities on Port-owned land, particularly concerning vendors and entertainers in and …
Homes of Former Southwestern Trustees Searched
The homes of two former Southwestern College trustees, Yolanda Salcido and Jorge Dominguez, were searched early March 20 by agents of the district attorney's office. Salcido and Dominguez were voted off the board in November 2010. In 2008 Southwestern passed …
Mayor’s Proposal for Convention Center Approved
After more than two hours of deliberation and public comment, the city council has approved Mayor Jerry Sander’s amendment to the convention center’s management agreement, which supporters claim will ultimately create more jobs and ensure the success of the center’s …
SeaWorld Cited for Exceeding Mission Bay Effluent Limits
Time is running out for the public to comment on a $6000 settlement agreement reached between the California Regional Water Control Board and SeaWorld LLC regarding agency findings that the company's San Diego aquatic park exceeded legal amounts of ammonia …
KUSI-TV Avoids Fines from FCC
Local San Diego independent television station KUSI has been released from all fines related to 22 violations of Federal Communications Commission rules relating to making emergency information available via text as well as audio. The FCC first proposed in 2005 …
Fiscal Analysis Pokes Holes in Pension Reform Initiative
According to a new report from the city’s Independent Budget Analyst, the Comprehensive Pension Reform initiative now known as Proposition B may not save the city any money. In June, Prop B will allow San Diegans to decide whether to …
Environmental Groups Sue to Block New Desert Town
Environmental groups have filed suit against a proposed development near the Salton Sea that they say would irreparably harm the environment. The Sierra Club and Center for Biological Diversity allege that Travertine Point, a 4,900 acre development that would include …
Medical Marijuana Panel Convenes Tonight to Discuss Actions in City of IB
Advocates for the safe access of medicinal marijuana will assemble in Hillcrest this evening from 5 pm to 6 pm for a panel discussion on their plan to overturn Imperial Beach’s ban on medicinal marijuana dispensaries. Last year, Brian P. …
Illegal Arrest & Torture Case Filed Against Mexico
A private case, presented by non-governmental organizations, was filed against Mexico before the United Nations’ Committee Against Torture. The case pertains to an alleged illegal arrest and torture that occurred in Tijuana and Rosarito of four men. “It’s the first …
Animal Activist Group Looks to Stop Turkey Hunt at Santa Ysabel Preserve
Wild turkeys in Santa Ysabel Open Space Preserve are hoping for a last minute reprieve, before 20 youths and their chaperones arrive on March 23 and 24 with shotguns looking to hunt them down. According to the Los Angeles Times, …
Video: "Why I Need Nursing Care"
Muscular dystrophy patient Raul Carranza, who has been fighting Medi-Cal over a move to cut the amount of benefits he receives, has posted video documenting an example of the type of critical care situations he faces on a regular basis. …