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County Supervisors Endorse Dumanis For Mayor

April 11, 2012 News Comments Off

County Supervisors Greg Cox and Bill Horn endorsed District Attorney Bonnie Dumanis Wednesday in her San Diego mayoral bid.

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MWD rejects SD plan, sets higher water rates

April 10, 2012 News Comments Off

Despite objections from San Diego water leaders, the Metropolitan Water District on Tuesday raised rates by an average of 5 percent in 2013 and 5 percent in 2014.

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Unified must dip into reserves for childhood program

April 9, 2012 News Comments Off

San Diego city schools will have to tap $1.3 million from their reserves to cover a hole in the district’s early childhood education budget, district finance officials said.

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Train strikes pedestrian

April 8, 2012 News Comments Off

A Coaster train struck and killed a pedestrian on the tracks near Tecolote Road at West Morena Boulevard Sunday, according to the San Diego County Sheriff’s Department.

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DA: Lemon Grove Shooting Death ‘A Drug Robbery Gone Bad’

April 3, 2012 Events Comments Off

The fatal gunshot to the head of a Lemon Grove man was the result of “a drug robbery gone bad,” according to the District Attorney’s office.

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School hits will vary under state funding formula

April 2, 2012 Events Comments Off

As legislators in Sacramento wrestle with a gubernatorial proposal to restructure how state money is doled out to schools, officials at the district level are grappling with the idea that they could lose even more because of the ethnic and socioeconomic backgrounds of their students.

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Trustee says SDUSD is neglecting 3 R’s

March 29, 2012 News Comments Off

San Diego school board trustee Shelia Jackson has criticized the district for putting its budget crisis ahead of the academic needs of its most vulnerable students.

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Local water plan would cap rate hikes at 3%

March 26, 2012 News Comments Off

The San Diego County Water Authority on Monday released a plan it said would allow the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California to cap average rate increases for 2013 and 2014 at 3 percent.

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Hospital patient pleads not guilty to murder

March 26, 2012 News Comments Off

A 32-year-old man accused of fatally beating a fellow patient at San Diego County Psychiatric Hospital pleaded not guilty Monday to murder.

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Campaign slams regional water district

March 9, 2012 News Comments Off

The San Diego County Water Authority has turned frustration with the Metropolitan Water District into a full-fledged public relations campaign in hopes of avoiding more regional rate increases set for a vote next week.

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Police Search For Gunman Who Robbed AM/PM

May 17, 2012

San Diego police were on the lookout Thursday for a gunman who wore a mask while robbing a Normal Heights convenience store.

Two aging zoo elephants euthanized

January 7, 2012

Two elderly Asian elephants at the San Diego Zoo were euthanized this week after suffering unrelated ailments, officials said Saturday.

Coast Guard sets up safety zone for boat parade

December 18, 2011

SAN DIEGO – In the wake of a deadly boat collision that killed an eight-year-old boy, the Coast Guard has set up a safety zone for Sunday’s San Diego Bay Parade of Lights.

Coast Guard Driver Convicted Of Lesser Charge In Fatal Crash

March 22, 2011

A U.S. Coast Guard member was acquitted of involuntary manslaughter but convicted on a lesser charge of dereliction of duty in connection with a San Diego Bay boat crash that killed a young boy in 2009.

El Cajon Woman’s Ribbons Welcome Returning Troops

January 2, 2012

An El Cajon woman is marking the end of the Iraq War with a unique tribute to the troops and their families.

Birthday Bash Ends With Crash, Broken Wrists

May 17, 2012

Authorities say a woman was out celebrating her birthday at an Ocean Beach bar when she decided to leave with a man she had just met.

Fight Leads To Shooting In San Ysidro

May 17, 2012

A fight between two men on a sidewalk in San Ysidro resulted in gunfire, police said Thursday.

Community Center, Amphitheater To Be Named For Seau

May 17, 2012

The Oceanside City Council voted on Wednesday to name a community center and amphitheater in honor of Junior Seau.

Gang detectives investigate San Ysidro shooting

May 17, 2012

A man who had gotten out of a car fired shots at another man, who was not hit, San Diego police said.

Fair Concert Lineup Full Of Classic Rock Shows

May 17, 2012

The lineup announced Wednesday for the Paddock Concert Series at the San Diego County Fair is full of shows for classic rock fans.

Educators outline dire budget options

May 17, 2012

California’s colleges and universities are looking at fewer classes, higher student fees and layoffs unless more money can be injected into the state budget, educational leaders in San Diego and Sacramento said Wednesday.

San Diego Helping Change Face Of Modern Warfare

May 17, 2012

When it comes to modern warfare, many military experts refer to San Diego as the “tip of the spear.”

Sheriff’s Dept.: Homicide Cases On Rise In 2012

May 17, 2012

San Diego may be on pace to set a record when it comes to homicides in one year.

Bike taken from Seau’s garage recovered

May 17, 2012

The beach cruiser was found Wednesday in the possession of a man who said he bought it from another man.