IRS Delays, Questions Nonprofit Status of News Organizations
The Internal Revenue Service is eyeing news organizations claiming nonprofit status, the Columbia Journalism Review (itself a nonprofit) is reporting. There are 26 different categories, including “fostering national or international amateur sports competition,” that are eligible for the IRS’ 501(c)(3) …
City Loses Discrimination Suit
A federal court jury has awarded Alison Terry $100,000, agreeing with her claim that the City of San Diego is guilty of discrimination by failing to routinely denying promotions to females in its lifeguard division. The jury found the City …
Unlicensed Magazine Peddler Steals Diamond Bracelet
La Mesa Police arrested 23 year-old Courtney Townsend of San Diego for residential burglary Sunday night. Townsend was with a group of solicitors doing unlicensed door-to-door magazine sales when she and a second solicitor knocked on a door and asked …
UCSD Chancellor Joins Bridgepoint Board of Directors
Bridgepoint Education, the local operator of two private colleges specializing in online classes in Colorado and Iowa, is in the news again this morning with the announcement that Dr. Marye Anne Fox, Chancellor of UC San Diego, has joined its …
Minority Athletic Group Criticizes SDSU's Coach-Hiring Process
Black Coaches and Administrators, a non-profit dedicated to advancing “the growth and development of ethnic minorities at all levels of sports both nationally and internationally,” has released its annual report card on hiring practices in collegiate football programs. Of 29 …
Bridgepoint Wins Online Education Award
Bridgepoint Education, the San Diego-based operator of two small colleges in Colorado and Iowa that focus on their internet-based offerings, has announced that it is the recipient of a 2011 Quality Matters Making a Difference for Students Award. The award …
More Police Raids, But Civic Center Remains Occupied
After once again being forcibly removed from the Civic Center Plaza by police and sheriff’s officers clad in riot gear, Occupy San Diego has returned. Last night at around 2 a.m., reports began circulating that another raid of the group’s …
Local Software Firm Denies LGBT Programming Bias
Phantom Technologies, San Diego-based maker of the iBoss Web Filter is denying that its service is improperly blocking non-pornographic gay-oriented websites. The technology is designed to block employees from accessing inappropriate content in the workplace. “Out of the box, iBoss …
Local Biotech Develops Human Tissue "Bioprinter"
Local biotech Organovo has secured $3.5 million in venture capital funding for its NovoGen “bioprinting” process. The technology, it’s hoped, will allow scientists to manufacture three-dimensional body parts. The NovoGen MMX, developed in partnership with Invetech, another local firm, is …
Cross-Border Trade, Energy Discussed at Imperial Valley Economy Summit
Democratic members of the state assembly met yesterday in Calexico with Imperial County officials and business leaders to discuss the economy and cross-border strategy to improve trade with Mexico. Chula Vista assemblyman Ben Hueso was among those who met with …