This story was reported for San Diego News Network on March 26, 2009. Eduardo Ochoa crossed the border from Mexico as an infant in 1974 and spent his childhood in the U.S. as an undocumented immigrant. He became a legal resident in 1987 and a citizen in 1996. He recently received his Ph.D. in education from Claremont Graduate University and… Read more →
Spending energy
This story was reported for San Diego News Network on March 26, 2009. Despite an expected $60 million shortfall for the next fiscal year, San Diego’s Centre City Development Corporation is still looking into possibly rebuilding downtown’s Civic Center Complex. Last night, CCDC presented the anticipated peer-review report, conducted by Ernst & Young, of the original analysis completed by Jones… Read more →
‘Their future is here’
This story was reported for San Diego News Network on March 24, 2009. Wars of race, religion, political ideologies and more have sent many of the world’s refugees to the U.S. to resettle. As one of the top 15 resettlement cities in the country, San Diego is expected to see another wave of refugees arrive this year. Among those already… Read more →
Strong mayor antes up
This story was reported for San Diego News Network on March 23, 2009. Fewer than four years ago, Jerry Sanders became the mayor of San Diego. He was dealt a tough hand with a pension deficit, a budget deficit and a city council that was recouping from a corruption scandal disclosed in its chambers. Then his wild card came into… Read more →
Sex is a tougher sell
This story was reported for San Diego News Network on March 17, 2009. Unlike the ample banks that are breathing through their bailouts, local prostitutes who aren’t getting the same assistance are feeling the economic heat get hotter. The competition for clients is intensifying as the recession continues, local prostitute Shay aka Pocahontas said. To beat the competition and appeal… Read more →