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City to pay for public-records case fumble
Not only should attorney fees be awarded, but *personal* penalties against ***ALL*** city employees involved in the withholding of documents. Once again we see the arrogance of city employees. While typically not the decision of the first level worker, their supervisors, managers and ultimately their political bosses should be held accountable. And I don't mean they should pay from City assets. Only when penalties are assessed against *personal* assets will this behavior end. In other words, when employees are held personally liabable and personal assets are in jeopardy will this arrogance end.— August 17, 2017 9:49 a.m.
Perpetual war between Evergreen and the city
That's not correct, there are components of DSD which are funded out of the City's General Fund, and not from fees. All you have to do is look at Vol II of the city budget under general fund expenditures. But the point was when fees fund a large portion of your department's budget it is not only easy, and to your advantage, to charge as many fees as you can get away with but piling on fees is encouraged by supervisors & management. Hence the term legal extortion. This is how corruption gains a foothold and why this department seems to be in perpetual turmoil.— August 16, 2017 8:29 p.m.
SDG&E shocks solar users with rate change
Check out the Powerwall product it's way more than a UPS.— August 16, 2017 7:57 p.m.
Glenn and Karen Doshay: Our son is not a monster
While one can have compassion for Jack and his family, the truth is probably closer to the details related by the "roommate". With no skin in the game, the roommate repeats the stories, thoughts and fantasies he heard directly from Jack. Rather than the " he's a good kid stories" told by biased parents and pressured friends. Jack needs to stay under 24 hour seven-day-week care and supervision for the remainder of his life. He has already traumatized one child, and came close to doing substantially worse. To grant him freedom only risks innocent, more than likely children, to future illegal acts. The last paragraph of this story is the most frightening to me. Where a parent, in this case the father, complains about treatment by the media regarding him and his family. To you sir, I say, thank goodness we have a media to report on the deviant behavior of your son or any other person who commits heinous acts like this. The public's right to know and protect itself from people like your son Jack outweighs your or Jack's personal privacy. This opinion is supported by the fact that the Court has ordered your son to register as a sex offender under the Megan's Law statutes. While your son may not be "a monster" in your eyes, he is a very trouble young man who will need lifelong care to; 1. Remain out of prison, 2. Not traumatize innocent children. Maybe with your success in life you can help him, and not complain about your treatment.— August 16, 2017 8:57 a.m.
Perpetual war between Evergreen and the city
Having dealth with DSD personally this, in my opinion, is simple case of extortion, perpetrated by the city "legally". You see they, DSD, is partially funded by fees it generates. So if you can extort those fees out of citizenry you're feathering your own nest. Without going into too many details for fear of repercussions, DSD tried this on me demanding a grading permit for a demolition. Their demands included a $8,000 fee. A simple "legal" extortion, but the occupied and surrounding surface grade was NOT being altered, just a structure removed.— August 16, 2017 7:23 a.m.
SDG&E shocks solar users with rate change
Instead of more panels you may consider battery storage, like Tesla's new powerwall, or similar battery storage. Of course storage only works if your existing panels produce more than you use during the day. If so, then you store during the day, then draw down the battery after the sun goes down.— August 16, 2017 6:51 a.m.
The potholes of Harbor Drive
Update August 9, 2017 After listening to the arguments and examining the evidence in a two week trial, it took the jury less than 30 minutes to decide the City and Railroad were ***NOT LIABLE*** in this case. [Here is a link to the SD Union Tribune story][1]. As I mentioned above speed was the cause. Experts in the case testified the motorcyclist, Mr. Powell, may have been going as fast as 72 MPH, while other experts thought his speed was closer to 50. In either case, a young man's life ended tragically. The lesson here should be young people are not indestructible. While most feel this way the fact is speed kills. Slow down and enjoy life. It goes faster than most young people realize anyway. [1]: http://enewspaper.sandiegouniontribune.com/infini…— August 9, 2017 7:30 a.m.
Tom Gildred’s wife, Carolina, goes to NY courts
Gotta love all these "new" commentators adding their incoherent comment. Just wondering if their IP addresses are as identical as their inane comments? I suppose this is the part of the Internet that many people object to.— August 2, 2017 10:54 p.m.
Tom Gildred’s wife, Carolina, goes to NY courts
I'm just wondering is this the most bizarre comment thread ever posted on *The Reader*? If not the most bizarre, certainly the most grammatically challenged as well as the most geographically diverse. From the streets of San Diego, New York, Chicago to the Galápagos Islands and Ecuador. From a Blue-Footed Booby Bird, to the extremely short lived White House Mooch, and a phony tango trist, there is *always* something new, not necessarily interesting to put it politely, to learn while reading Don Bauder's column in *The Reader.* May your keyboard and mind remain active for years to come. While this is certainly not a laughing matter for the Gilred family, I had a chuckle or three reading the comments.— August 2, 2017 10:01 a.m.
Carlsbad man claimed his mines were worth $30 billion
Just wondering why are these cases filed civilly? Yes, I understand the SEC has limited authority, but these people are criminals perpetuating frauds usually involving millions. Whether it's the SEC or the State of California slapping these suspects with ridiculous cease and desist orders, do any ever ready stop? They should be going to prison not making false promises.— August 1, 2017 1:56 p.m.