Stories for October 4, 2011
Governor Vetoes Bill To Allow Child Care Workers to Organize
California Governor Jerry Brown signed or vetoed a dozen bills Tuesday as he works towards a Sunday deadline. He rejected the most contentious measure of the bunch – a bill that would have allowed child care workers to organize.
City Officials Gearing Up For Project Homeless Event
City officials called today on San Diegans to donate their time, money or possessions to the homeless for the sixth annual Project Homeless Connect in January at Golden Hall downtown.
City Council Looks At How To Save On Animal Services
The city of San Diego could save $3.2 million over the next five years by renegotiating its animal services contract with the county of San Diego, a city auditor said today.
FPPC Looks at Easing Candidate Reporting Requirements
California’s campaign finance watchdog is looking at removing some of the candidate reporting requirements for personal benefits like gifts, meals and travel.
Plastic Bag Curriculum Controversy
It’s billed as a national model, California’s K-12 environmental curriculum. It’s designed to prepare students to become future scientists and green technology leaders. Now part of one lesson plan is under attack by some environmentalists.
SDSU To Offer First LGBT Degree On West Coast
San Diego State University announced today that it will become the first college on the West Coast to offer a degree in lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender studies.
San Diego Family Of 3 Needs $63,000 To Be Self Sufficient
It costs a family of three nearly $63,000 to be self- sufficient in San Diego County, about $10,000 more than three years ago, according to a study released today by the Insight Center for Community Economic Development.
This Old House: Bedford Project, Part 1 Of 16
"This Old House" opens a new season with work on a 300-year-old farmstead that is rich in Colonial history. Homeowners Joe and Becky Titlow plan to preserve the historic part of the house while adding space and modern amenities with two small additions. Architect Dan Quaile presents the plan using a remarkable model generated from a 3-D printer, while general contractor Tom Silva inspects the structure and historic window sash, which will be restored.
County Offers Free Depression Screenings
The County of San Diego will continue a weeklong series of free depression screenings today in hopes of making the act of seeking help more convenient and less intimidating.
San Diego County Providing Free Depression Screenings
The County of San Diego will continue a weeklong series of free depression screenings today in hopes of making the act of seeking help more convenient and less intimidating.
Home Energy Audit Finds Potential Savings For Homeowner
A San Diego homeowner wanted to reduce her increasing utility bills. After a home energy audit, she was surprised how much energy her home loses and how much it would cost to change it.
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