This story was reported for the San Diego News Network on June 3, 2010. It’s that time again, California. It’s time for us to bake in the sun while those who we elected into office figure out how to close yet another budget deficit by fiscal year’s end. That’s right, lawmakers have 28 days to figure out how to close… Read more →
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Mayor’s Office releases public records 8 months after requested
This story was reported for the San Diego News Network on June 3, 2010. Good news — or, just one of those “gosh, finally” moments: After waiting for more than eight months, the office of San Diego Mayor Jerry Sanders finally released public records to San Diego News Network. To be exact, it has been eight months and 17 days.… Read more →
California Budget Crisis Diaries: Schwarzenegger the Destroyer
This story was reported for the San Diego News Network on May 20, 2010. It’s been a week since Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger introduced his May Revise and Californians have wasted no time in offering their opinions on his proposal to close the $19 billion deficit and the man himself. In this edition of CBCD, I’ll focus on the swarm of… Read more →
California Budget Crisis Diaries: Schwarzenegger graduated!
This story was reported for the San Diego News Network on May 13, 2010. California is near the end of its fiscal year, and though budget cuts have already affected nearly everyone, the sun may not be coming out anytime soon. At least, that’s what some experts say but we’ll find out on Friday when Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger releases his… Read more →
California Budget Crisis Diaries: Is Lockyer BS-ing to save the state?
This story was reported for the San Diego News Network on May 6, 2010. As education activists plan another protest, California treasurer Bill Lockyer is rallying for the state’s faltering credit rating. Lockyer’s inquiry: California treasurer Bill Lockyer is wondering if a few banks are teaming up against the state. According to Reuters, a letter by Lockyer was sent to… Read more →
California Budget Crisis Diaries: School funding sucks in Cali
This story was reported for the San Diego News Network on April 29, 2010. Worried Californians, a promise from our very own governor and a look at “wasteful” spending in California make up this edition of California Budget Crisis Diaries. Here’s your dose of CBCD to fulfill your healthy addiction. School funding: A new poll shows Californians believe they aren’t… Read more →
Campaign Corral: Politicians on the rack
This story was reported for the San Diego News Network on April 27, 2010. In a perfect world, politicians would choose their own punishments for their shady dealings, right? Well, these politicians have yet to enter the Hall of Shame, but if they ever should, they’ve answered (well, somewhat answered) the winning question in the last edition of Campaign Corral.… Read more →
Hacker tweets Lohan nonsense, SDNN editor commiserates
This story was reported for the San Diego News Network on April 27, 2010. Here’s a perfect example of social media gone wrong. The father of troubled starlet Lindsay Lohan claims his Twitter account was hacked when his account released the following tweet: “…the truth about my daughter living with HIV for the rest of her life as a result… Read more →
California Budget Crisis Diaries: Bitter students take it to the Capitol
This story was reported for the San Diego News Network on April 22, 2010. It’s down to the wire, almost. Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger is expected to release his proposed budget for next fiscal year in the coming weeks and while lawmakers pitch ideas — students continue to show their angst toward them. But wait, it’s an election year too, so… Read more →
Campaign Corral: Politicos tackle LT’s departure
This story was reported for the San Diego News Network on April 20, 2010. Americans are more than five weeks away from the June primaries and some races seem to be getting heated while others still seem non-existent. Here’s your Tuesday lowdown with the details on races which have been sending info in for Campaign Corral. For those which haven’t… Read more →