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A Better Nuclear Power Plant?
Nuclear power is a hot topic these days, following the explosions at Fukushima, Japan last year, and problems at San Onofre that have shut down the plant. General Atomics in Sorrento Mesa is looking for ...
San Diego Could Be Getting More Solar Power
California regulators may fine tune the way utilities measure how much power comes from roof top solar systems. Solar supporters think that could double the amount of power generated on roof ...
Gov. Brown Pitches Budget To Business Leaders
Governor Jerry Brown is pitching his proposed budget cuts to business leaders as the only way to get California back on its financial footing.
UC San Diego Scientists Net $12 Million For Stem Cell Research
- May 25
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Five UC San Diego scientists have received almost $12 million combined from the California Institute for Regenerative Medicine to pay for stem cell-based research, the university announced today.
UCAN's New Executive Director Says Fight Will Go On
- May 25
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The consumer advocacy group UCAN announced this week it will have a new executive director: Kim Malcolm, a former chief of staff and administrative law judge at the California Public Utilities Commission.
Voters Agree It's The Economy, But Split On Who Can Fix It
- May 22
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President Obama and his expected Republican challenger are tied on the all-important question of who can best deal with the ailing economy, according to a poll released Tuesday.
Owner Of OC Register Sells Texas Papers To AIM Media Texas
- May 18
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Freedom Communications, Inc., the Irvine-based owner of The Orange County Register, announced today it is selling its Texas print and online newspapers to AIM Media Texas, LLC.
San Diego Unemployment Declines To Lowest Level In 3 Years
- May 18
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The unemployment rate in San Diego County last month declined to 8.7 percent, its lowest level in more than three years, down from a revised 9.6 percent in March and less than the 9.7 percent recorded in April 2011, the state Employment Development Department announced today.
Mayoral Candidates Wade Into San Diego Port Issues
- May 18
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With San Diego's potential influence over the Port Commission and so much of the downtown waterfront falling under Port jurisdiction, perhaps it’s no surprise the city’s four major mayoral candidates have strong opinions on what the future of the Port should be.
San Diego Janitors Fast For Family Health Care
- May 18
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A report from the Center on Policy Initiatives reveals janitors at San Diego's largest life sciences firm are paid an average of $8.84 an hour, with no health care benefits.
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