This story was reported for the San Diego News Network on April 8, 2010. This story received 147 Y! Buzz Up votes. A former defendant in a medical marijuana trial claims the office of District Attorney Bonnie Dumanis is wrongfully holding his belongings despite his trial having ended with an acquittal. Eugene Davidovich, who made waves in the local medical… Read more →
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What made San Diego prepared for the earthquake?
This story was reported for the San Diego News Network on April 5, 2010. Experts agree the strongest earthquake in decades struck Southern California Sunday. With the severe magnitude of the 7.2 temblor, many are left wondering why there isn’t more damage in San Diego. Experts say it’s because the county was well-prepared. “There are three components that have created… Read more →
Dueling health care rallies hit the streets of San Diego
This story was reported for the San Diego News Network on March 16, 2010. As Democrats made a final push for President Barack Obama’s health care reform package, local supporters and opponents of the president’s plan rallied Tuesday at competing demonstrations. Conflict surrounding reform continues to escalate, despite the Dems promise to pass the package of bills this week. In… Read more →
Court suspends three City campaign laws, upholds three others
This story was reported for the San Diego News Network on February 17, 2010. A court decision has been made in the case between former City Council candidate Phil Thalheimer against the City of San Diego granting a preliminary injunction in three parts of the Campaign Finance Law. After listening to opening arguments earlier in February, Federal Court Judge Irma… Read more →
Campbell pitches federal deficit solutions in San Diego
This story was reported for the San Diego News Network on February 11, 2010. Republican candidate for Senate Tom Campbell spoke to San Diego business leaders Thursday — pitching his ideas to solve the nation’s $1.35 trillion deficit. The former U.S. Congressman, who just announced his run less than a month ago, made his campaign stop via the “Good Government… Read more →
Former Martin Luther King Jr. aide keeps dream alive at annual YMCA ‘Dignity’ awards
This story was reported for the San Diego News Network on January 15, 2010. Nearly 42 years ago, Rev. Samuel “Billy” Kyles was sitting with Martin Luther King Jr. in Room 306 of the Lorraine Motel in Memphis, Tenn. Kyles — one of three friends to be with King at the moment of his assassination — said he wondered why… Read more →
Survey respondents say good riddance to this decade
This story was reported for San Diego News Network on December 26, 2009. The attacks of Sept. 11 top the reasons as to why Americans have viewed this decade as one of the worst but respondents see positives through technological advances. Aging baby boomers, cell phones, gays and genetic testing made up the topics of the decade questions poll conducted… Read more →
Carlsbad desal plant moves forward despite opposition
This story was reported for San Diego News Network on December 16, 2009. Ten years ago, Poseidon Resources embarked on a journey to turn the ocean’s water into a usable supply for human consumption. A myriad of lawsuits and battles later, the Carlsbad Desalination Project is now more than a month into its construction amid California’s water crisis — and… Read more →
Eight great local charities worth your time this holiday season
This story was reported for San Diego News Network on December 11, 2009. When I was eight, my mother took me to a jewelry store and let me choose out a charm. I chose an 18-karat heart with the Goddess of Compassion in the middle. The Goddess of Compassion was an emblem I was familiar having grown up in a… Read more →
San Diego’s homeless embraced by community members
This story was reported for San Diego News Network on November 17, 2009. Saturated in low clouds and chilly weather, members of the community gathered together Tuesday night in San Diego’s East Village to “Embrace the Streets.” Led by non-profit organization EMBRACE and SDSU, about 75 volunteers passed out blankets and bagged lunches to those who’ve made the streets their… Read more →