Local Unions Cheer, Republicans Decry Obama's Immigration Order
The San Diego and Imperial Counties Labor Council has quickly responded to President Obama’s controversial plan to stop deporting some young undocumented immigrants. Lorena Gonzalez, the secretary-treasurer/CEO of the Council, issued the following statement of support Friday: “Working families in …
Local Nonprofit Receives Funding to Repair Veterans' Homes
Embrace, a local nonprofit focused on “the promotion of social and physical wellness programs that serve underprivileged communities,” announced this week that it has been awarded $25,000 from the Weingart Foundation to fund its H3: Healing our Heroes’ Homes program. …
Lawsuit Filed Over Injuries Suffered at "Large and Dangerous" Rocket Festival
A lawsuit against the Tripoli Rocketry Association, the Rocket Organization of California, and Tripoli San Diego has been filed by Kairee Goodin, who claims she suffered first and second-degree burns to approximately five percent of her body, as well as …
Atheist Lobbying Group to Install California Chapter
The Secular Coalition for America, a group describing itself as “a lobbying organization representing nontheistic Americans and advocating for a strong separation of religion and government,” has announced plans to launch a chapter in California and eight other states. The …
Californians Driving Demand for General Motors' Electric Car
California drivers are propping up otherwise lackluster sales of General Motors’ Chevrolet Volt gas/electric hybrid, the Detroit Free Press observes. California buyers are snapping up nearly 23 percent of all Volts sold nationwide, motivated by gasoline prices that remain over …
San Onofre to Remain Offline Through Summer
It’s official: both of the troubled nuclear generators at the San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station will remain offline throughout the summer, according to plant operator Southern California Edison. Edison expects to present a safety plan to restart the plant’s Unit …