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Enterprise zones a flop, says new study
They don't generate job growth or promote business development
Enterprise zones, which through tax breaks were supposed to help small businesses in distressed areas, are a boon for big business, but are not creating jobs or development, according to a study by the Sacramento-based California Budget Project. The zones …
Cunningham worries about local housing bubble
Price-to-income ratio getting pretty high again
Kelly Cunningham, economist for the National University System Institute for Policy Research, says investors are jumping into the San Diego housing market, and since there is not much new housing coming on to the market, the ratio of housing prices …
Recipients of half of Sempra non-profit cash unidentified in disclosure
Tax-free “employee” foundation chaired by utility giant's SDG&E external affairs chief kicks in big for LGBT Center, Focus on the Family, Catholic bishop
In the wake of this week's FBI raid on the capitol offices of Democratic state Sen. Ron Calderon, San Diego-based Sempra Energy has been picking up some attention as a big Calderon campaign contributor and personal gift giver. http://sandiegoreader.com/users/photos/2013/jun/06/46986/ Of …
Man gunned down at hamburger stand in Rosarito
Victim was shot in broad daylight while waiting for a hamburger
A man was gunned down in Rosarito, Baja California, while waiting for a hamburger shortly after noon, on Thursday, June 6. The victim, who authorities have only identified as a 34 year old male named Omar, is believed to have …
Cathy Driscoll, owner of popular commercial fishing wharf, dies in reported suicide
Driscoll owned, Driscoll's Wharf and Marina, a popular spot for small commercial fishing operations.
San Diego's commercial fishing industry took a major hit today upon learning of the death of Cathy Driscoll, owner of Driscoll's Wharf Marina at America Cup's Harbor. According to a source, Driscoll died after allegedly committing suicide in the early …
Insistent/Bite Me Bandit pleads guilty
Bank robber caught attempting to rob the same branch a third time
Steve Edward Ruby has pleaded guilty to federal counts related to six bank robberies and an attempted seventh, over a year after his indictment last April. Known as the “Insistent Bandit” for his rude and demanding demeanor when addressing tellers, …
Gonzalez hires head staffers
Newly elected state Assemblywoman Lorena Gonzalez announced yesterday (June 5) that she’ll be taking labor industry cohort Evan McLaughlin to Sacramento with her as chief of staff and installing seasoned local politico Humberto Peraza as her local district director. McLaughlin …
Navy man found guilty of 21 felonies by San Diego jury
Prosecutor said abuse went on for three years
Jesus Alejandro Solorzano, 38, was declared guilty of 21 counts of child rape by a jury late yesterday, June 5, 2013. Solorzano’s defense attorney first addressed the jury by listing the many awards and commendations the man had earned during …
Qualcomm unit backs Chinese company aping Apple
Xiaomi founder models self after Steve Jobs
The New York Times today (June 5) has an excellent story on China's Xiaomi, whose head, Lei Jun, is a "professed [Steve] Jobs acolyte," says the Times. One question is whether the company's products are close to Apple clones. The …
Former school board member Mitz Lee officially announces run for District 6 council seat
Campaign papers were filed with the City Clerk's Office on June 5
Mitz Lee doesn't just intend on running for the District 6 city council seat, she is running for the District 6 council seat. Today, Lee, a former San Diego Unified School Board Member, filed a Statement of Organization with the …
Controlled burn scheduled at MCAS Miramar
The Marine Corps Air Station Miramar Fire Department has announced it plans to conduct a controlled burn of dead brush along Aqueduct Road in East Miramar on Sunday, June 9 in order to limit the risk of wildfires this summer. …
Clairemont residents fight against zoning amendment needed for popular fast-food burger joint 173-feet from nearby homes
Regency Centers wants land-use changes to put an In-N-Out Burger close to homes.
Who wouldn't like to have an In-N-Out Drive-Thru just steps from their front doors? Residents of Pacific Bluffs Condominiums in Clairemont, that's who. A group of residents in Clairemont are fighting a proposal from Regency Centers, the new owner of …
FBI raid draws spotlight to San Diego donors and legislators
Democrats Hueso and Lara, along with Viejas, Sempra, and Bridgepoint, have had big money ties to state's Latino Legislative Caucus
In a California capitol raid rivaling the Shrimpscam bust of the 1980s, FBI agents last evening rolled through the offices of Democratic state Sen. Ron Calderon of Montebello - a political ally of San Diego Sen. Ben Hueso, also a …
Former nuclear chief, others express doubts about San Onofre restart plan
Former Nuclear Regulatory Commission chief Gregory Jaczko stopped short of condemning utility Southern California Edison’s plan to resume operation under partial power at the San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station on San Diego’s northern coast, but when pressed at a forum …
Portion of south bound lanes at San Ysidro POE to close overnight during June construction
U.S. construction at Mexico border near San Diego to build awning over traffic lanes
Construction began Monday, June 3, on a canopy that will cover all south bound lanes into Mexico at the San Ysidro port of entry. The project will require three to four lanes to close during the hours of 21:00 (9pm) …
Doctor arrested for selling Oxycodone pills for non-medicinal purposes
William Joseph Watson allegedly got cash, goods, by selling to addicts
According to the U.S. Attorney's office, physician William Joseph Watson was arrested and charged today (June 4) with selling thousands of Oxycodone prescriptions for non-medical purposes. Allegedly, the pills were bought by addicts who used them, sold them on the …
San Diego 13th most romantic travel destination
But look at those cities that are higher on the list
Travel.com has come out with a list of the most romantic U.S. travel destinations. San Diego is 13th on the list. San Francisco is first and New York second -- both understandable, plausible. But Miami is third. Miami? And Las …
Jury: Daniel Hood did abuse his girlfriend’s child
Child’s father is expected to speak at sentencing next month
“The evidence was overwhelming.” “His testimony was totally unbelievable. He blamed everybody else, everybody else was lying, it was all a conspiracy against him.” “We know the difference 'tween right and wrong.” Jurors made comment in a courthouse hallway after …