USD Gets $600K to Attract Women, Minorities to Sciences
Last week two $600,000 grants were awarded in Southern California by the National Science Foundation to increase the number of female professors, particularly females of minority origin, in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. UC Riverside and the University of San …
Dumanis Campaign Draws New Supporters
After a period without much making much noise, the Bonnie Dumanis for Mayor campaign appears to be ramping up. This afternoon she announced some new political backers: Qualcomm founder Irwin Jacobs, and California Board of Equalization Vice-Chair Michelle Steel. This …
Business Reps, Local Pols Off to Washington
The San Diego Regional Chamber of Commerce is sending a delegation to Washington, D.C. this week, to “advocate, promote and align support for key regional priorities, including water and energy, border-related issues, immigration, military and Homeland Security, technology, hospitality, housing, …
August Foreclosure Data Released
Updated stats for August were released on Tuesday by mortgage default trackers ForeclosureRadar. It’s mostly bad news across the board. Properties entering foreclosure for the first time are up in every state in the union, primarily driven by increased foreclosure …
Ducheny Enters Race for Congress, Will Spar With Vargas
As expected, this morning former state Senator Denise Ducheny formally announced her candidacy for the 51st Congressional District seat, which is being vacated by mayoral candidate Bob Filner. The move was foreshadowed two weeks ago when she submitted a letter …
Class-Action Suit Alleges Negligence Caused Blackouts
Less than a week has passed since the lights came back on and a class-action lawsuit has already been filed against the utilities involved in the power outage spanning the afternoon of September 8 into the morning of September 9. …
Atheists, Agnostics, Scientists Protest Creation Museum
The San Diego New Atheists and Agnostics, a group with over 700 registered members, has announced plans for a “positive protest” at the Creation and Earth History Museum on Saturday, September 24. “I've tried the angry-atheist thing before and, believe …
Local Ex-Medical Fraudster Loses Contract
Satori World Medical, which refers to a fourth-floor Mission Valley office as its “world headquarters,” has lost its contract with the city of Hartford, Connecticut, to provide “medical tourism” services to city employees. Under such an agreement, Satori provides airfare …
Indian Casino Adds Electric Car Chargers
Pala Casino Spa & Resort recently became the first in San Diego County to install electrical vehicle supply equipment at its facility. Yesterday the casino unveiled two BLINK charging systems in its west garage. Andrew Hoskinson, area manager for ECOtality, …