Stories for May 27, 2010
CSU Says Tijuana Off Limits Until State Department Changes Warning
Baja California officials have failed to convince the chancellor of the California State University system to allow students and faculty to study in Tijuana. A Cal State spokeswoman said the U.S. State Department would have to change its warning.
County Grand Jury Says Government Agencies Need Better Internal Fraud Controls
The San Diego County Grand Jury wants 70 government agencies around the county to do more to prevent fraud and abuse within their organizations
Coronado Beach Included In Top 10 Beaches In United States
Coopers Beach, in the Hamptons, ranked first, but San Diego's own Coronado Beach scored third in the national list compiled at Florida International University's Laboratory for Coastal Research.
Senate Panel Votes End To 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell'
The Senate Armed Services Committee has voted to repeal the 1993 law known as "don't ask, don't tell" and allow gays to serve openly in the military.
Local Retired Army Colonel Wants Repeal Of DADT
Many people in San Diego's gay community are waiting to see whether Congress will repeal the military's Don't Ask, Don't Tell policy. A retired army colonel in San Diego says it's time to do away with the policy.
Local Drug Treatment Providers Slam Governor's Budget Cuts
Local drug treatment providers are speaking out against Governor Schwarzenegger's proposed budget. Providers say his plan to save money by eliminating drug treatment would be catastrophic.
Click It Or Ticket Seatbelt Safety Campaign Begins Memorial Day
San Diego law enforcement will participate in the statewide crackdown on seatbelt scofflaws called Click It or Ticket starting Monday, which is Memorial Day.
How Are City Leaders Addressing Need For Permanent Homeless Shelter?
Will San Diego ever get a permanent shelter for the homeless? We'll look steps the city is taking to make the shelter a reality.
System-wide Approach Needed To Combat Obesity Epidemic
What can our state government do to help improve community health, and fight against childhood obesity? We speak to Dr. Loel Solomon about his work with state and national lawmakers to address the childhood obesity epidemic.
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