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Manchester-backed recall leader was sued by David Copley for trespassing
Head of Filner take-down war accused in 2011 of illegal road building and grading by late GOP publisher regarding environmental damage allegedly done to mother's Fox Hill estate
These days La Jolla surveyor Michael Pallamary, leader of the recall against Bob Filner, is a stand-up guy, at least according to U-T San Diego, the mini media empire of Douglas Manchester, a laissez faire land developer and hotel magnate …
Boulevard murder/arson/kidnapping suspect's car found in Idaho
San Diego Sheriff's deputies confirmed at a briefing this morning (August 9) that the blue Nissan Versa sedan belonging to James DiMaggio, suspected of murdering Christina Anderson, setting his house on fire, and abducting her children Ethan and Hannah, has …
General Atomics reveals new nuclear reactor design
San Diego-based General Atomics, while most famous recently for its Predator and Reaper drones, announced this week that it is seeking funding from the federal Department of Energy for work on a next-generation nuclear reactor design. Earlier this year, it …
Investor files suit against Issa, DEI Holdings
Says board didn't consider other bids when selling company
According to the publication Law360, a Florida shareholder early this month filed a lawsuit, intended to be a class action, against Vista's DEI Holdings and its board for selling the company for $285 million to private equity firm Charlesbank Capital …
San Diego Unified suffers another legal setback over installation of stadium lighting at Hoover High School
Supreme Court turned down request to review the case. Case now heads back to Superior Court for final ruling.
California Supreme Court judges turned down San Diego Unified's request to review a previous court decision finding the use of Proposition S funds to install stadium lighting at Hoover High School violated the terms of the bond measure. In 2008, …
Transparency lags as GOP fundraisers fan out for anti-Filner drive
City ethics chief says check back next week regarding when and whether special interests will have to disclose cash stake in ousting mayor
Two high-profile voter signature drives in California, one aimed at putting the issue of a new basketball arena on the ballot in Sacramento, the other to recall embattled San Diego Democratic mayor Bob Filner, are casting new light on the …
Oceanside party ends up at hospital
Door pounding interrupted beach party plans and then there was a stabbing
Lorenzo banged on the front door of an Oceanside home at midnight and got a knife in his side, and then made the ride to hospital in a well-stocked limousine with a former porn actress, according to testimony in a …
SDG&E challenges UCAN's fee request
Utility has problem with amount asked for Shames's services
San Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E) has challenged the request of troubled Utility Consumers' Action Network (UCAN) for intervenor fees related to its role in the general rate case of the utility. UCAN has asked the California Public Utilities Commission …
Feds deny import permits for beluga whales for SeaWorld
San Diego marine park one of five U.S. facilities that sought to obtain rare beluga whales from Russia
The U.S. National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration’s National Marine Fisheries Service has turned down an application by the Georgia Aquarium and four associated marine exhibit facilities, including SeaWorld of Florida, SeaWorld of Texas, SeaWorld of California and Shedd Aquarium in …
Panga boat carrying $4 million in marijuana nabbed on California coast, first spotted near La Jolla
Small boat finally stopped southwest of Laguna Beach, two suspects arrested
A panga boat, which originated in Mexico, was stopped 12 miles southwest of Laguna Beach with over $4 million worth of marijuana on board on Tuesday, August 6. According to Customs and Border Patrol (CBP) officials, the small sea vessel …
Suspect in murder of Ensenada priest apprehended in Tijuana
Man claims to have know priest for over 15 years before killing him
A suspect has been arrested in Tijuana for the murder of an Ensenada Catholic priest on July 21. Local authorities stated that the suspect, 55 year old Marcos Cisneros Melo, was arrested while in possession of the priests van on …
Hotel magnates, developers, ex-Union-Tribune editor put cash into D.A.'s pocket
Republican Bonnie Dumanis personally gets $25,755 in partial payback for $50,000 invested in failed mayoral campaign
In hindsight, District Attorney Bonnie Dumanis didn't have much of a chance in last year's mayoral derby against congressman Bob Filner, city councilman Carl DeMaio, and Assemblyman Nathan Fletcher. But Dumanis jumped into the race anyway, bagging the support of …
Cabrera of Padres may lead MLB to sports agency
Shortstop's interview may intensify drug probe
USA Today, SBnation.com, and other media outlets today (Aug. 6) are pointing to an interview that Padres shortstop Everth Cabrera, banned for 50 games for using performance-enhancing drugs (PEDs), had with a Nicaraguan journalist, as a reason for Major League …
Mayor Filner's lawyer wants sexual harassment case moved to Imperial County
Filner wants case moved due to media frenzy surrounding the case.
Mayor Bob Filner is asking that the sexual harassment case filed by former Communications Director Irene McCormack Jackson be heard in Imperial County. Harvey Berger filed a motion on August 6 to move the case from San Diego County due …
Photos, information released on arson/murder/kidnapping suspect and victims
Authorities now believe he may be headed for Canada or Texas
The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children has released the attached flyer with photographs of James DiMaggio, suspected of killing Lakeside resident Christina Anderson, leaving her body in his Boulevard home after setting it on fire, and abducting her …