Realtors' Short Sale Woes Continue
The California Association of Realtors, apparently backing away from previous statements pushing a generally positive outlook on the state’s housing market, says in a news release that “short sales will be a part of the California real estate landscape for …
More Opposition to Cross-Border Power
The Imperial Irrigation District announced yesterday that its Board of Directors passed a resolution condemning Sempra Energy’s move to construct a cross-border power transmission line, dubbed Energia Sierra Juárez. The line would allow Sempra to construct renewable energy sources, such …
Amazon Pours More Into Anti-Sales Tax Campaign
Web retailer Amazon.com has funneled another $2.25 million into its “More Jobs Not Taxes” campaign to repeal California’s Assembly Bill X1 28. The bill requires internet retailers doing business in the state to collect applicable sales taxes. To date the …
Tighter Times Ahead for California's Colleges
California Community Colleges and the California State University system are bracing for another round of cuts this winter. The college systems’ budgets, already reduced $400 million and $650 million respectively for the fiscal year, face deeper cuts of roughly $100 …
SDSU Rolls Out New Wine Studies Program
San Diego State University’s College of Extended Studies has announced it will be offering a revamped professional certificate program this year – for the “Business of Wine.” “People who study wine should first and foremost have a passion for it,” …
Surfrider Appeals Decision on Desalinization Plant
The Surfrider Foundation filed an appeal to a decision to allow “open ocean” intake at a proposed desalinization plant in Carlsbad today. Superior court judge Judith Hayes had initially ruled in favor of the San Diego Regional Water Quality Control …
Senator Vargas Moves to Block Cross-Border Power Project
State Senator Juan Vargas, whose 40th district spans the entire California/Mexico border, has introduced legislation to stop construction of a cross-border utility line. The bill, SJR 13, would formally request that the United States Department of Energy reject an application …
State Test Scores Up at San Diego Unified
San Diego Unified School District is trumpeting its successes today, as 2011 results for Standardized Testing and Results (STAR) testing were released. Every year the state tests students in grades 2-11 in English and mathematics, with select grades being quizzed …
Plumbing Parts Tempt Thieves
Helix Water District is warning its customers to be wary of thieves going after outdoor plumbing fixtures. Specifically, Helix is concerned with the theft of water-backflow-prevention devices, required at commercial buildings, buildings with fire sprinkler systems, and on properties with …