This story was reported for San Diego News Network on September 15, 2009. It was reported by Hoa Quach and City News Service’s Joe Britton. The city will proceed with expanding the San Diego Convention Center, replacing City Hall and building a new Central Library despite the tough economic times, Mayor Jerry Sanders said Tuesday. “As we look for ways… Read more →
Category: San Diego Politics
Sanders’ legacy: Convention center or fire protection?
This story was reported for San Diego News Network on September 8, 2009. He rejected the idea of asking voters to raise the hotel tax for fire protection last year. But this year, he may endorse the same idea to raise money for the convention center expansion. After the final meeting of the Convention Center Task Force last Monday, San… Read more →
Protestors against education cuts gather at SDSU campus
This story was reported for San Diego News Network on August 31, 2009. San Diego State University students returned to school Monday with 2,000 fewer peers and in the words of former professor Gean Lamke, they are “madder than hell.” SDSU leaders gathered together alongside thousands of students to rally against California legislators and cuts they’ve made to education. Lamke… Read more →
State investigates alleged San Diego Republican corruption
This story was reported for the San Diego News Network on August 25, 2009. It was reported by Hoa Quach and Joseph Peña. A small but vocal group of local Republicans is accusing county party leaders of conspiring to rig Central Committee elections and abusing office powers. They allege the local party and state party’s chair of dodging campaign finance… Read more →
Religious groups take a stand on health care debate
This story was reported for the San Diego News Network on August 11, 2009. Religious Americans ready for health care reform are turning up the pressure on lawmakers Tuesday with nationwide rallies asking for change by the end of 2009. The organizations, led by the faith-based PICO (Pacific Institute for Community Organizations) National Network, have planned a 40-day-long campaign that… Read more →
State health cuts hit hard for thousands of San Diegans
This story was reported for the San Diego News Network on August 6, 2009. Thousands of San Diegans have recently accepted a change to their health care. For some, that change is as major as being completely disqualified from a government-sponsored service. That’s because the state’s budget included a $2 billion cut to health and human services and $144 million… Read more →
Voter-approved San Diego amendment hasn’t seen light of day
This story was reported for San Diego News Network on August 3, 2009. One-thousand days have passed since voters approved a proposition allowing San Diego to contract city services – but the penny-pinching-process has yet to begin. That’s what Councilmember Carl DeMaio said Monday morning when he released a report showing the city has spent more than $124,000 when it… Read more →
Chula Vista residents fundraise to save their Nature Center
This story was reported for San Diego News Network on July 29, 2009. Once an endangered facility like the animals it cares for, the Chula Vista Nature Center has been saved, rehabilitated and intends to become stronger than ever. Forced to make up for a city deficit of $20 million, Chula Vista considered closing its $1.3 million Nature Center. But… Read more →
Saldaña throws hat in County Supervisor ring
This story was reported for San Diego News Network on July 29, 2009. State Assemblymember Lori Saldaña (D-San Diego) announced on Wednesday that she will run for County Supervisor Ron Roberts’ seat. She made the announcement at an event put on by Run Women Run, an organization that supports pro-choice women who run for politics. “I’ve been giving it some… Read more →
Pro-pot ad hits airwaves; opponents say its a gateway drug
This story was reported for San Diego News Network on July 8, 2009. With the Golden State strapped for cash, a pro-marijuana group is launching an ad to encourage legislators to legalize and tax the drug as means for revenue. But, a poll conducted by a local agency, says people under 18 who’ve smoked marijuana are more likely to move… Read more →