State auditor says CPUC's intervenor compensation system OK
Says Shames, formerly of UCAN, might have been overcompensated
The California State Auditor came out with a report today (July 23) stating that despite administrative weaknesses, the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) has generally awarded compensation to intervenors -- individuals and groups representing ratepayer interests -- in accordance with …
The Filner handshake
Mayor Bob Filner and I have crossed paths on three occasions: once in the Gaslamp and twice in movie theatre lobbies. Our last encounter took place at Reading Cinemas Town Square. After picking out a ticket, I spotted Filner just …
Big three hotel moguls girding for Filner war?
Triumvirate gives $5000 a pop to lodging political action committee that insiders say could be used for recall or other forms of political engagement with mayor
Though most of the financial action took place before the current troubles of Bob Filner kicked into high gear, a look at recently filed campaign statements of his foes versus his own money raising prowess shows the uphill money battle …
Former Development Services Director ordered staff to delete comments to get large church project approved
In his final days at the City, Kelly Broughton demanded concerns over Saint John Garabed Church be deleted or revised.
Just how is it that a major development project at odds with the City's General Plan can slip through the cracks at City Hall? One way is if those cracks are tailor-made by a boss willing to open and close …
Padres combination of Cashner and Guzman too much for Brewers
Andrew Cashner stumbled out of the gate against Milwaukee but Jesus Guzman made certain that Cashner would cruise home
Andrew Cashner wasn’t brilliant, but he was good enough for six innings and the Padres bull pen held firm. Jesus Guzman provided most of the key offense, and the Padres beat the Milwaukee Brewers 5-3 on Monday in Milwaukee. Cashner …
Questions about McCormack Jackson suit
And questions about the mayor's response to it.
The sexual harassment suit against Mayor Bob Filner filed today (July 22) by Irene McCormack Jackson raises many questions. First, the suit outlines extremely offensive statements allegedly made to her by the mayor in January, February, February/early March, April, late …
This week in San Diego jazz
Several great concerts coming up, but decisions will have to be made.
There is a lot coming up in the local jazz scene this week. Here are a few can't miss propositions: Joshua White Quintet: July 25, San Diego Museum of Art I saw this group a few weeks back at Dizzy's …
Crab cakes and heroism
New crab cake food truck was at Ground Zero on 9-11
“We’re the only crab cake food truck in San Diego, or LA,” says Vonniejune Kendall. “And we only use blue crab from back east.” Wow. Suddenly seems like I'm seeing crab cakes all over (See Tin Fish blog). Here in …
CHP confirm man jumped from Coronado Bridge Sunday night
San Diego Harbor Police recovered a mans body from San Diego Bay after a reported fall from the Coronado bridge Sunday July 21, according to California Highway Patrol Officer Jake Sanchez. At approximately 4:35pm passengers aboard the southbound 901 bus …
Nicky Venus orbits Japanese cherry blossoms and LED everywhere
Republic of Letters drummer Nick Venti debuts solo electro pop project.
Nick Venti of melodic rock outfit Republic of Letters recently debuted his solo-project Nicky Venus. The bulk of the Nicky Venus EP was written while Venti was visiting a friend in Japan last year. “It was cherry blossom season and …
Mencken for Mayor
The Mayor San Diego deserves. A Mayor you can believe in. A Mayor who is not afraid to tell the truth, even if he has to make stuff up to do it.
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Not to be outdone by Jersey Joe's, San Diego's New York Giant Slice Pizza offers "hot lesbian action" via restaurant's webcam
"You can watch Jersey Joe jerk it, or you can see something you actually wanna see."
Jersey Joe, owner of Jersey Joe's Pizza in the College area, was recently caught masturbating in the kitchen of his restaurant when 4Chan hacked into his unsecured camera feed. (For the record, Joe denies that it's him in the video.) …
Cashing in on toilet upgrades
Water Authority promoting new, even lower-flow models with rebate offers
In the midst of what’s traditionally the driest time of year, the San Diego County Water Authority is pushing to publicize a new round of rebates being offered to local residents and businesses for upgrading their toilets. Rebates have been …
WWE superstar James Storm distances himself from Filner Headlock
"I'm all about using the Mayor's signature headlock to humiliate the opposition," says Storm, "but Filner was using it on his own team. That's cold."
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Mayor's Office flooded with panties
Outraged opponents mail over 3000 pairs of ladies' undergarments to Mayor in response to Irene McCormack Jackson's allegation that he suggested she work "without panties."
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Faulconer: "There's a land called France, where the naked ladies dance..."
"...which is probably why Bob Filner took a trip there!"
"I mean, we don't know, because the Mayor isn't talking about it. But we're talking about it. Oh yes, we are talking about it. And we'll keep talking about it until San Diego can get its government running again. Which …
Neil Morgan, the sex scandal, and the prostitute's pee
Golden showers, Jerry Brown, Helen Copley, nuclear plant, Supreme Court reversal, and a municipal court judge all figured into now-ailing newspaper editor's sex scandal crusade
Now that the fat lady of sexual harassment scandals is singing, is it curtains for San Diego Mayor Bob Filner? San Diego and the world will find out more early this afternoon when heavyweight Los Angeles attorney Gloria Allred steps …