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 →
Campaign Corral: Sheriff candidate talks tips; endorsements galore
This story was reported for the San Diego News Network on May 11, 2010. We’re less than three weeks away from primaries that will eliminate tons of candidates. Though some campaigns seem to be getting hotter, some candidates seem to have given up already. With that said, I’m only going to touch on the candidates and campaigns that appear to… Read more →
Leading gay publication misleads its advertisers
This story was reported for the San Diego News Network on May 11, 2010. One of San Diego’s oldest gay and lesbian print publications has been misleading its advertisers with false circulation numbers and at the same time racking up debt, according to information obtained by San Diego News Network (SDNN.com) and San Diego Gay & Lesbian News (SDGLN.com). In… Read more →
Out of control: Men have few reliable options for birth control
This story was reported for the San Diego News Network on May 10, 2010. Fifty years ago, the Food and Drug Administration approved the birth control pill for women — but why isn’t there one for men yet? Today, more than 100 million women worldwide and 12 million U.S. women may be asking themselves that question. Experts say there are… 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 →
Campaign Corral: Weaver unravels, Alvarez digs Juanes jams
This story was reported for the San Diego News Network on May 4, 2010. I probably should have taken my kickboxing class after my phone call with Congressional candidate Mason C. Weaver, as I couldn’t envision anyone to punch. Oh well, I’ll have motivation in tomorrow’s class. So this week’s Campaign Corral includes info on Weaver’s campaign signs violating a… Read more →
Clinics, HIV services come under county scrutiny
This story was reported for the San Diego News Network on April 29, 2009. Sources gave Hoa Quach exclusive interviews. Allegations of misused federal funds, poor patient treatment, and a case manager pressuring a patient to have sex have prompted the county to investigate the delivery of services at community clinics. The county Compliance Office’s investigation focuses on allegations related… 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 →