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Mitt Romney's renovation hits a snag. Appeal filed to halt project.
Planning Commission to discuss the appeal at an upcoming meeting.
Mitt Romney has seen some ups and downs this year. The latest bad news focuses on his plans to tear down his beachside home in La Jolla in order to put up a two-story, 11,062 square-foot home with an attached …
No conflicts of interest in hiring D.C. lobbyist, San Diego development honcho says
Fresh military base closure fears spawn new lobbying gig for Washington law firm of San Diego super lawyer and regional Economic Development Corporation board member
The process of deciding which of the nation's sprawling complex of military bases should be closed in the name of efficiency has always provided a lucrative arena for lobbyists, local politicos, civic boosters, and other influence peddlers. http://sandiegoreader.com/users/photos/2013/jun/13/47419/ Another round …
Florida man charged with kidnapping boy in Escondido, California
Escondido policeman said he expects case to be tried here
Police say a 36-year-old man intercepted a 14-year-old boy on his way home from school in Escondido and absconded with the child across country, to Florida. On Monday, June 10, the boy’s parents immediately reported their son missing when he …
San Diegans for Open Government challenges legality of assessment districts in a June 12 lawsuit
City must find legal justification for assessments or else might be on the hook for millions in refunds.
Some property and business owners say assessment districts are the perfect tool to revitalize and promote their neighborhoods. Others say they are often mismanaged and are an illegal way for municipalities to get more bang in regards to public services …
Fitch gives SD lease revenue bonds A+ rating
Says tax base recovering but pension problems linger
Fitch Ratings has assigned A+ ratings to $40 million of San Diego capital improvement projects and Old Town Light Rail Extension lease revenue refunding bonds, and also $6 million of Balboa Park/Mission Bay Park Refunding bonds. The City has "a …
Then along came the $100,000 -- City Attorney and councilmember question two mystery checks from Sunroad
Mayor vetoed council's decision to grant developer a setback. Mayor has since changed his position and now City Attorney is asking about two mystery checks from Sunroad to Mayor's Office
Updated from an earlier version Is Mayor Bob Filner making secret inroads with developer Sunroad Centrum? If so, San Diego City Attorney Jan Goldsmith is on the case. In a June 10 memo, yes another memo, Deputy City Attorney Shannon …
Convicted murderer posted Facebook photos from Tecate, Mexico prison
El Hongo inmates shown posing with cell phones in social network photos
Photos were recently discovered of a convicted murderer, in a Baja California prison, which were apparently uploaded from their own cell phones to a personal Facebook account. The inmate, Luis "hipster prisionero" Pachecho Rodríguez, is shown in photos posing with …
Local Republican endorsement slate rolled out
Despite party praise at national level, DeMaio's name thus far missing from list
San Diego County Republicans are wasting no time getting a jump on the 2014 election campaign, releasing a list of official party candidate endorsements for the election to take place a little less than a year and a half from …
Suspected Spider-Man bandit arrested
La Mesa Police announced on Tuesday afternoon (June 11) that they had made two arrests related to a string of robberies involving an individual wearing a Spider-Man mask, dating back to a January 28 heist at Sierra Market on the …
Auto repair centers disciplined
One charged $867.40 for unneeded work
The Bureau of Automotive Repairs has disciplined three firms in the county. Arian Inc., dba Cox Automotive Service, 5782 Miramar Road, was fined for performing unnecessary repairs. The customer was charged $867.40 for work that did not have to be …
Fraley banned from securities business
Peddling Nova Gen stock, he told investors gross untruths
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has banned Paul Randall Fraley from the securities industry. The commission's complaint said that from 2006 to 2009, he raised more than $2.3 million through an unregistered offering of Nova Gen stock. He misrepresented …
Another candidate enters the fray in the race for the District 6 council seat
Don Azul officially announces run for city council.
Add another runner to the race for the District 6 council seat. On June 11, soon to be 30-year-old Clairemont resident Don Azul officially threw his hat in the ring by submitting a Statement of Organization with the City Clerk's …
Bridgepoint opens new division targeting professionals seeking certification
Under continual fire for saddling students with debt while spending more on marketing than education and lately accused of preying on African-Americans, San Diego’s Bridgepoint Education has announced that it’s branching out from its for-profit degree programs and adding a …
Assemblymember Shirley Weber holds Budget Town Hall in Chula Vista
Panelists present budget possibilities and concerns for the 79th district
Shirley Weber, assembly member for the 79th district, hosted a town hall meeting in Chula Vista June 8. Although the meeting was organized around the question "What are your priorities for San Diego?", the format concentrated on panel presentations rather …
Encinitas shooting victim might have tried to block the bullet
Medical examiner's report described "graze wound" on one arm
A man found shot to death might have put up his arm trying to block the final bullet, based on information contained in a medical examiner’s report, just released. An autopsy was performed on John Charles Upton, 56, the day …
Filner, tuna fishermen celebrate new US-Canada albacore treaty
Mayor Bob Filner appeared yesterday afternoon (June 10) along with Jack Webster, president of the American Albacore Fishing Association and other Association members for a press conference held against the backdrop of San Diego’s tuna fishing fleet to celebrate a …