Video of Killer Whale Holding Sea World Trainer Underwater Finally Surfaces
Do Killer Whales belong in captivity? That's been an ongoing question for decades, especially in cities such as San Diego and Orlando, where Sea World's popular amusement parks are located. The issue was recently covered by Randy Dotinga, writer for …
Density Increase Planned For North Park: Thousands of Single-Family Homes Will Vanish
In the coming decades more and more single-family homes will be demolished to make room for multi-family buildings, says a report from the San Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG). By 2050, SANDAG projects there will be 6,256 fewer single family …
Cities Across The County To Consider Enacting Medical Marijuana Ordinances
It's been a big week for advocates of medical marijuana. First, Imperial Beach city councilmembers voted in favor of placing an initiative on the November ballot which, if approved, could open the door for medical marijuana dispensaries to operate in …
Medical Marijuana Dispensary to Challenge U.S. Attorney's War on Medical Marijuana
Laura Duffy is moving forward with her crusade to wipe out medical marijuana dispensaries in Southern California. The U.S. Attorney has threatened the owner of the building that houses the Mother Earth Cooperative in El Cajon with stiff fines, or …
The Golden Hill Street Fair Is Back
The Golden Hill Street Fair is back, resurrected from the place where fun community events go during poor economic times. On Sunday, July 22, 25th Street will be the hub for bands, brews, art, and grub. The free street fair …
State Department Suspends San Diego Exchange-Student Sponsor From Federal Program
More than 450 foreign-exchange students waiting for their tickets to America may be left on the lurch after the State Department suspended a San Diego-based sponsor from the program. A department official told the Associated Press on Thursday that Pacific …
No Means Yes: Developer Declares 'No' Vote By Local Planning Group A Victory
Urban Housing Partners, the developer hoping to build a 996-unit mixed use project along the banks of the San Diego River in Grantville, considers a recent 8-to7 vote by a local community planning group against their project a victory. During …
More Local Officials Respond To Watering Down Of Brown Act
Add Solana Beach city councilmember, and candidate for County Supervisor, Dave Roberts to the list of politicians who have come out against a decision by state legislators to suspend open-government provisions enforced by the Brown Act. The provisions include a …
Planning Commission Rejects Quail Brush Power Plant
Residents were fired up at today's planning commission hearing on a proposal to build a 100-megawatt power plant near the edge of Mission Trails Regional Park. Shortly after the meeting began, opponents of the Quail Brush Power Plant wasted no …
Managed Competition Process For Miramar Landfill Now Complete. City Employees To Continue Running Landfill
It's been a messy process but after more than a year of searching for ways to save money at the Miramar Landfill the Managed Competition process has finally ended. Tomorrow, the Managed Competition Independent Review Board is expected to pass …
What The Mayoral Candidates Say About Open Government
It's no secret that during his 8-years in office, Mayor Jerry Sanders has made sure to keep reporters at bay, implementing a tight-lipped policy when it comes to the media. Sanders and his public relations team prevented staff in city …
Navajo Community Planning Group Rejects Development Project In Grantville
Representatives from Urban Housing Partners hoping to leave the Navajo Community Planning Group meeting with support for the proposed 996-unit mixed use development on the banks of the San Diego River in Grantville left empty handed last night, after community …
Advocacy Group Sues State Over Suspension of Open Government Provisions
San Diego residents are fighting for their right for an open government and open meetings. On Monday, the government watchdog group San Diegans for Open Government announced that it was suing the State over the recent suspension of mandates associated …
SANDAG Executive Up For $10,000 Pay Raise
If San Diego Assocation of Government's pay-to-perform policy is any indication, executive director Gary Gallegos is one stellar performer. On Friday, SANDAG's Executive Committee recommended adding $10,000 to Gallegos's base salary. If approved Gallegos salary will go from $260,000 a …
DeMaio To Hold Campaign Event at Headlinerz Barber Shop In North Park
"If my ass was on fire, I wouldn't care who put it out. I have to fight just like all other small business owners who can't get any help from the City." That's Milton, owner of Headlinerz barber shop on …
State Suspends Portions Of Brown Act
In recent years, residents have grown accustomed to hearing about budget cuts; whether they be cuts to libraries, social programs, parks, or to public safety. But state legislators have found one way to save money that not many residents have …
Technology Blogger Rejects Reason For Fireworks Mishap
For the thousands of San Diegans and the thousands of tourists who stood, mouth agape, watching the awesome five-second fireworks display, there are finally some answers about how the Big Bay Boom turned to the Big Bay Dud. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JuJHfkXEI-o August …
San Diego Roads More Congested Than Before
More and more vehicles on San Diego's roads and highways are moving slower and slower, finds a new study from GPS provider TomTom. The City is moving up fast on the list of cities with the slowest traffic times in …
Court To Consider Risk of Terrorist Attacks In Litigation Over Navy Broadway Complex
Today, District Court Judge Jeffrey Miller agreed to add safety concerns to the list of objections in a legal battle aimed at defeating a proposal to build a new Navy Broadway Complex along Pacific Highway and Harbor Boulevard in downtown. …
SOHO To Challenge Balboa Park Makeover In Court
Save Our Heritage Organisation isn't ready to let bypasses be bypasses. Today, the historical preservation group announced they will challenge the city council's decision to remove vehicles from Balboa Park's Plaza de Panama and force park goers to pay for …