San Diego News Roundup - April 11, 2008
Posted by: Mighty Thor | 04/11/2008 8:59 AM
Today's top stories from sunny San Diego:
Sanders lauded as friend of gay community -- SDUT
Mayor Jerry Sanders was hailed as a friend of the gay community before he gave a welcoming speech yesterday to a national meeting of the Log Cabin Republicans, a gay and lesbian political organization.
Experience vs. Change (and Some Weirdness) Shape District 3 Race -- VoSD
From the outset, the District 3 City Council race had the makings of good political theater with two young up-and-comers going up against one of the city's legendary precinct walkers. In recent weeks, however, it's felt like an episode of "COPS."
Close program allowing pay and pension, Sanders says -- SDUT
A San Diego program that allows workers to collect pay and pension checks at the same time could close under a new legal strategy that Mayor Jerry Sanders hopes will save the city $8 million a year.
It won't be easy to cut off legal fees for ex-officials -- SDUT
Federal fraud charges this week against five former San Diego city officials brought with them renewed calls to stop having taxpayers foot their legal bills.
A Conversation with the Mayor -- VoSD
I sat down for an extended interview with Mayor Jerry Sanders at the end of last week; I'll be using the material from that interview as the foundation for at least one or two campaign stories here in the coming weeks. But before I do that, I wanted to share with you a few interesting tidbits from our conversation.
Mayor's friend pleads not guilty in DUI case -- SDUT
The woman found slumped in the driver's seat of La Mesa Mayor Art Madrid's SUV in February pleaded not guilty yesterday to a drunken driving
Prosecution continues in Chula Vista councilman's trial -- SDUT
Prosecutor Patrick O'Toole continued calling witnesses Thursday in the perjury trial of Chula Vista City Councilman Steve Castaneda.
Legislators protest cuts for education, health care -- SDUT
In response to potential education budget cuts, about 120 parents, teachers and students at Roosevelt Middle School near Balboa Park met yesterday with Assemblywoman Lori Saldaña and incoming Assembly Speaker Karen Bass.
District 52 GOP hopefuls to attend free barbecue -- SDUT
A community group is inviting the public to a barbecue tomorrow to meet the Republican candidates for Congress' 52nd District.
4 new parks to open next fiscal year amid budget cuts -- SDUT
Even as San Diego's economic picture remains stubbornly dark, with the mayor cutting 22 library and 31 park workers in his new budget, there may be a bright spot.
County gets $400 million for roads, tracks -- NCT
San Diego County received $400 million in state bond money Thursday for a third border crossing, port improvements and a second set of railroad tracks in Sorrento Valley.
Sanders lauded as friend of gay community -- SDUT
Mayor Jerry Sanders was hailed as a friend of the gay community before he gave a welcoming speech yesterday to a national meeting of the Log Cabin Republicans, a gay and lesbian political organization.
Experience vs. Change (and Some Weirdness) Shape District 3 Race -- VoSD
From the outset, the District 3 City Council race had the makings of good political theater with two young up-and-comers going up against one of the city's legendary precinct walkers. In recent weeks, however, it's felt like an episode of "COPS."
Close program allowing pay and pension, Sanders says -- SDUT
A San Diego program that allows workers to collect pay and pension checks at the same time could close under a new legal strategy that Mayor Jerry Sanders hopes will save the city $8 million a year.
It won't be easy to cut off legal fees for ex-officials -- SDUT
Federal fraud charges this week against five former San Diego city officials brought with them renewed calls to stop having taxpayers foot their legal bills.
A Conversation with the Mayor -- VoSD
I sat down for an extended interview with Mayor Jerry Sanders at the end of last week; I'll be using the material from that interview as the foundation for at least one or two campaign stories here in the coming weeks. But before I do that, I wanted to share with you a few interesting tidbits from our conversation.
Mayor's friend pleads not guilty in DUI case -- SDUT
The woman found slumped in the driver's seat of La Mesa Mayor Art Madrid's SUV in February pleaded not guilty yesterday to a drunken driving
Prosecution continues in Chula Vista councilman's trial -- SDUT
Prosecutor Patrick O'Toole continued calling witnesses Thursday in the perjury trial of Chula Vista City Councilman Steve Castaneda.
Legislators protest cuts for education, health care -- SDUT
In response to potential education budget cuts, about 120 parents, teachers and students at Roosevelt Middle School near Balboa Park met yesterday with Assemblywoman Lori Saldaña and incoming Assembly Speaker Karen Bass.
District 52 GOP hopefuls to attend free barbecue -- SDUT
A community group is inviting the public to a barbecue tomorrow to meet the Republican candidates for Congress' 52nd District.
4 new parks to open next fiscal year amid budget cuts -- SDUT
Even as San Diego's economic picture remains stubbornly dark, with the mayor cutting 22 library and 31 park workers in his new budget, there may be a bright spot.
County gets $400 million for roads, tracks -- NCT
San Diego County received $400 million in state bond money Thursday for a third border crossing, port improvements and a second set of railroad tracks in Sorrento Valley.
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