Today's top stories from sunny San Diego:

Bill would let agencies trump homeowners association rules -- NCT
Two of California's most powerful forces ---- water agencies and the property rights of homeowners associations ---- may be on a collision course.

Downtown agency to pay Petco Park bond debt for 5 years -- SDUT
San Diego's downtown redevelopment agency will shoulder debt payments for Petco Park for the next five years, relieving the city of one financial burden as it struggles with ongoing deficits and budget cuts.

Issa to suspend earmark requests -- NCT
Congressman says 'corruptness of government has to change'

School Budget Balance Hinges on Unions -- VoSD
San Diego Unified decides to balance its books with bigger classes and furloughs that must be approved by employee unions. Its backup plan could mean closing schools or cutting the arts.

S.D. mayor seeks tighter rules on abandoned homes -- SDUT
San Diego Mayor Jerry Sanders said yesterday that he is taking new steps to prevent home foreclosures and preserve neighborhoods by reducing blight from abandoned dwellings.

ESCONDIDO: Lagging profits prompt Wall Street to lower PPH credit rating -- NCT
Downgrade could make $1B expansion plan more expensive

School board votes to lay off 75 teachers -- NCT
School officials in Oceanside voted Tuesday to send pink slips to 75 teachers and other employees as part of a plan to cut $12 million in spending next year.

POWAY: School district sending layoff notices to 300-plus teachers -- NCT
Decision may be rescinded as budget is revised