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Ace Parking sued for printing TMI on receipts
I don't think the "last four digits" issue has standing, as that 'truncation' can be needed to identify what card number was used for making a purchase. But storing let alone printing the "full expiration date" appears to [have merits][1]. On a personal level, I hope they win, as Ace is absolute scum as a company. I avoid their lots at all costs, as I have experienced deceptive rate advertising, improper time billing, and forced debit card use (requiring surrender of a PIN rather than processing under the protection of a credit transaction). And if you have an objection to these practices or anything else, they will refuse to allow you to leave without paying, saying you can submit a complaint to the company later. Ah, but the small print on the back of the receipts allege that by paying, you surrender your rights to complain. [1]: https://www.pcisecuritystandards.org/pdfs/pci_fs_…— December 21, 2017 11 a.m.
A crystal-ball view into San Diego’s 2018 economy
"The military will benefit from the increased number of ships coming to San Diego. There will be increased demand for medical care, and tourism should benefit from a softer dollar and strong currencies overseas." Between the extra military personnel increasing demand for housing and extra tourism encouraging more landlords to turn their long-term rentals in Airbnbs, there won't be anyone left who can afford to live here and be employed in most sectors of the economy. And increasing interest rates will sink those who have to take on credit card and other debt to make ends meet. A good year next year? My Magic 8-Ball says, "Don't count on it."— December 20, 2017 9:29 a.m.
Tegna's big San Diego media play
Like in the rest of the country, media consolidation means we'll be getting "news" supporting the wealthy and their political hacks from outsiders rather than locals. Shouldn't waste your attention on these outlets in the first place. The only people who would get worked up about this are the same ones who were shocked that the Chargers owners never cared about San Diego.— December 20, 2017 7:17 a.m.
In search of state utilities commission's jugular...
Valid argument, and one with lots of evidence to back it up. The two questions are whether the legislature will agree it's valid and, if they do, will Gov. Brown agree with them? Even if the first answer is "yes," I can't see Jerry going along, as this would strike at the heart of his cronyism. Since he won't term out until January 2019, that's a long time left for him to obstruct.— December 8, 2017 3:08 p.m.
Giant leak kills Manchester's grand-opening plans
Uh-oh. Pappy should be worried he didn't get confirmed for ambassador already. Between this and his Navy-Broadway panhandling, he's looking an awful lot like a loser—and Donnie Boy only likes winners. Nassau may be slipping from his mitts.— December 5, 2017 9:45 a.m.
Junior Theatre reformer sues city
*11165.7. (a) As used in this article, “mandated reporter” is defined as any of the following: (7) An administrator or employee of a public or private youth center, youth recreation program, or youth organization. (8) An administrator, **board member**, or employee of a public or private organization whose duties require direct contact and supervision of children, including a foster family agency.* Don't see the law giving the accused any wiggle room. Certainly the attorneys didn't, or else they wouldn't have rigged the bylaws in response to the accusations to try to cover their backsides. Think betting they're toast is about as safe a wager one can make.— December 2, 2017 7:22 p.m.
Junior Theatre reformer sues city
Outstanding! Thank you for keeping on this, Matt. It's only the efforts of concerned citizens and activist attorneys (and those reporting about them and these assorted misdeeds) that work to stop San Diego from being a sunny place for shady people.— December 2, 2017 6:31 p.m.
Junior Theatre reformer sues city
Gerry Braun attesting to anyone's "professionalism and integrity" is up there with having a whore vouch for someone's chastity. Nothing illustrates his sleaziness better than the fact that these two deputy city attorneys **rewrote the bylaws** of a private corporation specifically to commit criminal conspiracy: *"A person who fails to make a required report is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by up to six months in county jail and/or up to a $1000 fine (P.C. 11166[c]). He or she may also be found civilly liable for damages, especially if the child-victim or another child is further victimized because of the failure to report (Landeros vs. Flood (1976) 17C.3d399). Furthermore PC 11166.01[b] states that “[any mandated reporter who willfully fails to report abuse or neglect, or any person who impedes or inhibits a report of abuse or neglect][1]... where that abuse or neglect results in death or great bodily in jury, shall be punished by not more than one year in a county jail, by a fine of not more than five thousand dollars ($5,000), or by both that fine and imprisonment.”* These people are absolutely disgusting, and should all lose their jobs at a minimum for their malfeasance. But of course the biggest crooks in San Diego rarely get punished—they get promoted. [1]: http://mandatedreporterca.com/images/pub132.pdf— December 2, 2017 3 p.m.
Ouch: 40 percent spent on rent
I'm willing to bet that percentage of income spent on rent here is higher if one is talking about single occupant renters. That 40% number describes most of those I know who have roommates, so the situation is even worse than this indicates.— November 30, 2017 11:10 a.m.
Save Civita Because Sudberry Won't
Once again, private citizens have to sue our public servants to force them to follow the law. Having to legislate through litigation is now an everyday event, and we pay for it win or lose. But what seems to really have teeth here is the claim Sudberry knew about the plans for the road from the beginning of laying out this development (especially if space was allocated for this new connector in their plans and doesn't require any unit demolition). Dorian, do you have any idea if the citizens' group is going to file suit against Sudberry for [failure to disclose][1]? [1]: http://homeguides.sfgate.com/california-real-esta…— November 29, 2017 9:45 a.m.