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New lawsuit challenges extension of rope at La Jolla Children's Pool
Lawsuit claims 22-foot extension of rope barrier in violation of the Coastal Development Permit
The La Jolla Children's Pool may be in need of a name change. A better name for the "public park, bathing pool for children," dedicated by Ellen Browning Scripps in 1930 could be La Jolla Lawsuit Lagoon. In the past …
Escondido "skin-head" gets prison term
Now 25, he began his felony career when 18-years-old
A man described as a “documented skin head” was sentenced to more than 2 years State prison, on burglary and stolen vehicle charges, in San Diego's North County Superior Courthouse. Chase Evans Jenkins, 25, admitted the two felony charges in …
Does San Diego's City Attorney have conflict of interest in hoteliers' legal attack on mayor?
GOP's Goldsmith heavily backed by big hotel interests and lobbyists threatening to sue Democrat Filner in cash dispute
With the looming threat of a lawsuit against the city of San Diego and mayor Bob Filner by the so-called San Diego Tourism Marketing District, insider eyes are turning to city attorney Jan Goldsmith and his long and cozy political …
Former Marines charged for false travel, lodging claims
This one even tops phony corporate expense accounts
Two former Reserve Marine Sergeants, Luis Gilbert Menchaca and Manuel Ramos Padilla, have pleaded not guilty to federal bribery and fraud charges for alleged offenses occurring at Marine Corp Air Station Miramar. According to the U.S. Attorney's office, the indictment …
The fix may be in on Pio Pico power plant
Clearly conflicted CPUC commissioner changes her mind, decides to vote
San Diego Gas & Electric (SDGE) is pushing for three gas-fired power plants: Quail Brush, near Mission Trails Regional Park; Pio Pico in the Otay area, and the Wellhead Escondido Energy Center. The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) delayed two …
San Diego paramedic says Fire Department officials targeted him for his military service
Navy reservist claims Fire Department officials disciplined him for reporting for military duty
San Diego paramedic, Michael Meoli, no longer wants to be punished for being a Navy Reservist. On February 6, the 16-year veteran paramedic and reserve Seal Operator Chief and Special Operations Combat Medic for the Navy accuses San Diego Fire …
Business owners invited to claim their share of $7B settlement
All businesses that accepted Visa/MasterCard between 2004-2012 eligible for partial "swipe fee" refund
Thousands of local businesses could be eligible to claim a portion of a $7 billion settlement offered by Visa and MasterCard, though they may not be aware of it. K.B. Forbes, from Consejo de Latinos Unidos (the Council of United …
Lawyer for hotel owners planning to sue city can't say who will pay his fee
Litigation targeting San Diego mayor yet to gain final approval and will be debated at February 22 meeting at the Bahia Hotel, attorney says
Who will pay the tab for that prospective lawsuit against the city of San Diego regarding Democratic mayor Bob Filner's refusal to release hotel tax money demanded by the hotelier-controlled San Diego Tourism Marketing District? http://sandiegoreader.com/users/photos/2013/feb/19/40413/ The district is largely, …
Labor group talks transit plans
A Better San Diego, a community outreach group sponsored largely by local labor unions, held its latest monthly community breakfast and roundtable last Friday, February 15, hosting speakers on the issue of regional public transit. Event host and labor leader …
DeMaio backers behind Tourism Marketing District attack Filner in U-T San Diego
U-T San Diego, run by GOP hotel magnate Douglas Manchester, not pleased with Democratic mayor's self-styled reform plan for city "tourism" subsidies
The San Diego Tourism Marketing District, TMD for short, has long been a fixture at city hall, funneling $30 million or so of hotel tax revenue through a hand-picked industry-controlled board of directors to an array of pet causes, including …
Two District 4 candidates pulling ahead in campaign cash
Myrtle Cole leading the pack in campaign contributions with thousands more than her closest opponent
Out of the nine candidates running for the District Four council seat, two are pulling ahead of the pack in terms of fundraising efforts. Recent campaign disclosures show that candidates Myrtle Cole and Dwayne Crenshaw have raised thousands more than …
San Diego city council surrenders in costly Catholic school case
Closed session council vote approves $500,000 payment and authorizes permits for controversial Our Lady of Peace expansion
The Academy of Our Lady of Peace in Normal Heights [See update at bottom of item] will finally be allowed to proceed with its controversial expansion plans, and pick up $500,000 of taxpayers’ money for its trouble, according to a …
City sued for failing to maintain swing sets in Mission Bay Park
Girl claims she sustained serious injuries after the seat on a swing snapped in half
The stack of needed infrastructure repairs in the City of San Diego doesn't seem to be getting any thinner. And now, the City might have to add dilapidated and dangerous swing sets to the list of needed repairs. On February …
Gambling hypocrisy: Padres protested wagering facility near Petco
But racing board approved Tilted Kilt Pub and Restaurant
On January 17, the California Racing Board unanimously approved a new mini-satellite gambling facility near the right field bleachers of Petco Park, the Tilted Kilt Pub and Restaurant, over the objections of the San Diego Padres. According to several racing …
Two month delay for alleged South Bay corruption cases
Frustrated South Bay residents unable to be seated in tiny courtroom
Once again on February 15 the wheels of justice did not roll forward. Arraignments for 14 defendants in alleged pay-to-play schemes were postponed until April 12. (One defendant, Yolanda Hernandez, has already been arraigned.) The South Bay courtroom gallery seats …