Ersatz News Source: Homeless Housing Aboard Cruise Ship Approved; Tijuana Annexation Considered by Congress
Homeless Housing Aboard Cruise Ship Approved (10/31/12) Today, the San Diego County Board of Supervisors and Unified Port Administration approved the purchase of a 3000 passenger cruise ship for use as year-round housing of homeless individuals. The recently retired ship, …
Ersatz News Source: UT Acquires MAD; PETCO Snow Bird RV Park Opens
UT San Diego Acquires MAD (10/31/12) This morning, the Union Tribune San Diego proudly announced its latest corporate acquisition, MAD Magazine Publishing. MAD, the New York based satirical icon recently celebrated its 60th anniversary. The ever-expanding UT publishing empire purchased …
Email to Sweetwater UHSD Supt Ed Brand Confirming Community Meeting
A parent involved in organizing the Community Forum on Mello Roos and Open Boundaries, to be held on Nov 8th at 7pm at Eastlake High School, sent the following email to Ed Brand: Mr. Brand, I would like to follow …
Too Much Tolerance No Longer Tolerated
What in God's name of hippy heaven is happening in OB? This laid back beach community that prides itself in being a peaceful and free spirited town has lately turned into a nesting ground for criminal activity. Don't get me …
More Sand at Moonlight Beach
How to Produce Grapes with Ease
Prop 30 is being supported by Bank of America and Kaiser Permanente: 2 more reasons to vote NO
Why is California's most corrupt bank (IMO, just look at all the current lawsuits and investigations)supporting Prop 30 now? Prop 30 is being supported by Bank of America and Kaiser Permanente: 2 more reasons to vote NO ! Gov. Jerry …
Prop 39 is a GIANT power grab by energy companies
Prop 39 is enjoying an almost unfunded opposition this election claiming they are "closing a corporate tax loophole" and "creating green energy jobs". But the scary truth is that Prop 39 is a GIANT power grab by energy companies like …
Baja & Border News Translations: Cuban Migrants Detained; Migrant Victims Rescued
Cuban Migrants Detained (El Sol de Tijuana, 10/27/12 by Carlos Salazar) Tuxtla, Chico, Chiapas - Seven Cuban migrants who traveled aboard a bus, and who entered into Mexico illegally, were secured by Federal forces personnel at a military checkpoint of …
Baja & Border News Translations: Proposed Border Crossing for Use by Seniors, Disabled and Pregnant; There are No Kidnappings in Baja California
Proposed Border Crossing for Use by Seniors, Disabled and Pregnant (El Sol de Tijuana, 10/26/12 by Daniel Angel) Tijuana, BC - The Town Hall City Council received a proposal for the creation of a pedestrian line to cross to the …
Ersatz News Source: SDPD Trades-In Vehicles; Hotel Del Sold in Tax Lien Auction
SDPD Trades-In Ford Sedans for Fiat Subcompacts (10/27/12) In a press release, SDPD announced the pending transition from Ford Crown Victorias patrol cruisers to Fiat Cinquecentos. A reason given is the gas-guzzling Ford sedans only obtain an estimated 12 MPG, …
Prop 30 hikes gas prices
If you are already struggling to pay at the pump you may want to consider that Prop 30 hikes gas prices for everyone in the state. Proponents including Governor Brown would have you believe that's not the case but it …
Baja & Border News Translations: PEP K9 Places at Las Vegas Trials; Laughing Yoga Increases Quality of Life in Children Fighting Cancer
PEP K9 Places at Las Vegas Trials (Tijuana Informativo, 10/26/12) Tijuana, BC - The canine unit K9 of the preventive State Police (PEP), won second place overall in an competition held in Las Vegas, Nevada, which was also attended by …
Baja & Border News Translations: Thanks; Important Precautions for Santa Ana Winds
Thanks (Tijuana Informativeo, 10/26/12) Tijuana, BC – We hereby thank all the sponsors and readers of the Tijuanainformativo.info for all of their support and confidence they had in our father Ramon Abel López Aguilar. We take this informal time today …
Prop 30: Brown confronted about personal use of Cal Trans vehicles
As support for Prop 30 wavers around 50% a new report indicates that tax payers are paying for Cal Trans employees using state cars as their own personal vehicles. Brown got testy and aggressive with reporters when confronted on this …
The Inquisitive Tongue: Nanette Wiser's Good Dish
Let's Eat San Diego: Instead of indulging in Kit Kat and peanut butter Snicker minis the day after Halloween, feed your inner candy freak with a visit to the San Diego Natural History Museum's new visiting exhibit, Chocolate, on display …
Baja & Border News Translations: Homicide Rate Up 50%; Casino Tax Inspections Conducted
Homicide Rate Up 50% (La Cronica, 10/25/12 by Gina Rodríguez) SAN LUIS RÍO COLORADO, Sonora – The intentional homicide rate increased by 50% during the last year in San Luis Río Colorado, Sonora, while offenses such as intentional injury and …
Baja & Border News Translations: Communities will have Digital Libraries; Foundation High School Celebrates 40 years
Communities will have Digital Libraries (La Cronica, 10/25/12) MEXICALI, BC - The communities of Kilometer 43, Ciudad Guadalupe Victoria and the port of San Felipe will soon have a Telmex Digital Library equipped with computers, furniture and Internet connections. A …