Del Mar prepares to enact measure to allow food trucks back into city
After a considerable delay and multiple extensions of an emergency ban on the licensing of gourmet food trucks within its city limits, Del Mar appears poised to implement regulations that would allow the trucks to roll once more by the …
Fugitive apprehended in Encinitas
Suspected motorcycle thief escaped custody last night at hospital
Sheriff’s deputies apprehended 18 year-old escaped fugitive Isaac Nachbar at a residence on the 100 block of Calle Magdalena in Encinitas early this evening (April 11) after a day-long manhunt, authorities have announced. Shortly after 10 p.m. last night, Nachbar …
Nuclear Regulatory Commission says no new danger in San Onofre license amendment
Plans for restarting one of the two reactors at San Onofre Nuclear Generating station took a step forward yesterday, as the federal Nuclear Regulatory Commission ruled that plant operator Southern California Edison’s license amendment proposal to allow the plant to …
Hunger strike ends, though no resolution in sight
Hotel workers protest new management's use of E-Verify system to disqualify 9 employees
About 50 supporters gathered outside the Hilton Mission Valley yesterday afternoon (April 9) to congratulate the self-styled “San Diego Nine” as the group ended a public five-day hunger strike protesting a decision by new ownership at the hotel to make …
Soros-backed group funds four local nonprofits
Groups tasked with developing plan to "increase marginalized communities' influence"
Open Society Foundations, a nonprofit whose stated mission is to “build vibrant and tolerant societies whose governments are accountable and open to the participation of all people,” and which was founded and is currently chaired by George Soros, a prominent …
Edison pushes for quick approval of plan for June 1 restart at San Onofre
Formal license amendment submitted to NRC, utility wants answer by May 24
Southern California Edison, operator of the long-idled San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station, confirmed yesterday afternoon (April 8) that it had submitted a formal request for a license amendment to its operating license to the federal Nuclear Regulatory Commission. The request …
Jamul casino finds new backers
Dormant since last year, new investors say construction could start late 2013
Cue the East County land battles: Jamul Indian Village, the Kumeyaay tribe with a small six-acre reservation in the rural community of Jamul, southeast of El Cajon, has entered into a new partnership agreement to build and operate a casino. …
Local nonprofit receives $100,000 grant for homeless, disadvantaged youth services
Embrace, a nonprofit dedicated to “the promotion of social and physical wellness programs that serve underprivileged communities,” announced this week that it is the recipient of a $100,000 grant from Alliance Healthcare Foundation. The Mission Support grant is the third …
MTS to give soda and snacks to Padres fans
Don't eat snacks on trolley or drink soda at stadium
The Metropolitan Transit System is adding a perk to attract trolley ridership on Opening Day for the Padres next Tuesday, April 9: free soda and snacks. Beginning at 1:30 p.m. at the Qualcomm Stadium station, La Mesa’s Spring Street station, …
Bill would require financial justification as part of nuclear re-licensing process
Nuclear watchdog group Alliance for Nuclear Responsibility, which has distinguished itself for questioning the cost effectiveness rather than safety of nuclear power, is rallying support for Senate Bill 418 authored by state Senator Hannah-Beth Jackson of Santa Barbara with San …
Southern California Edison prepares draft license amendment for San Onofre
Operator seeks to redefine "full power" as 70% of reactor capacity
Southern California Edison, operator of the long-idled San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station, has tentatively submitted paperwork for a license amendment that could lead to one of the twin nuclear reactors being re-activated before summer. Current rules as defined by the …