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Pulling Back The Curtain On The Mayor's Race
The San Diego mayor’s race was expensive, hard fought and by most standards, nasty. The campaign strategists — the men behind the candidates — are paid to shape the persona and mould the message.
Peters Widens Lead Over Bilbray In 52nd Congressional Race
Port of San Diego Commissioner Scott Peters padded his lead over Rep. Brian Bilbray, R-Solana Beach, in vote counting today in their close congressional race.
Strong Success for Calif. Tax Measures May Not Be New Trend
California voters are historically resistant to statewide tax measures. But last week, they approved two of them – Propositions 30 and 39 – and more than 70 percent of local tax and bond measures. Is ...
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State Watchdog Agency Opens Inquiry Into U-T San Diego's Political Ad Rates
- April 8
- 2 Comments
The inquiry comes after an analysis of political ads, which appeared last fall in U-T San Diego, is done by the inewsource/KPBS Investigations desk.
U-T San Diego Political Ads Don't Add Up
- April 5
- Evening Edition
- 22 Comments
An inewsource and KPBS investigation found the U-T San Diego appears to have offered discounts to favored candidates and causes in last November’s election.
Roundtable: UT Ad Discounts, Marten's Record, Drones in San Diego, Planning Controversies
- April 5
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UT-San Diego may have violated state and federal campaign laws. Measuring Cindy Marten's achievements. Drone Nation in San Diego? Community plans create controversy.
San Diego Organizing Group Report Shows 'Potential' Of Underrepresented Voters
- April 1
- Midday Edition
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Alliance San Diego reports its efforts to engage new-citizen voters and voters of color resulted in an 11 percent increase in overall voter turnout this past November in the city of San Diego.
Group Aims To Restore Civililty To San Diego's Civic Dialogue
- Feb. 19
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The 2nd Annual Conference On Restoring Civility to Civic Dialogue gets underway Wednesday at USD.
Resolute Rhetoric: Obama's Confident Case For Government
- Jan. 21
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President Barack Hussein Obama began his second term Monday with an ardent defense of government as essential to the nation's economic and moral fiber.
DeMaio Plans To Keep An Eye On San Diego
- Jan. 10
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Former City Councilman Carl DeMaio is determined to stay involved in city government, even though he didn’t win the San Diego mayor's race.
San Diego GOP Looks To Reach More Voters
- Jan. 8
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The San Diego County Republican Party is trying to step up its game. One of its first steps is appointing a new executive director.
San Diego Sets Special Election Date For District 4
- Jan. 7
- 2 Comments
San Diego will hold a special election at the end of March to replace former City Council President Tony Young. But the election is raising a couple sticky issues.
New Superior Court Judges To Take Office
- Jan. 7
- 10 Comments
San Diego's Superior Court swears in three new judges today, including controversial attorney Gary Kreep.
In New Congress, More Latinos Than Ever
- Jan. 3
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The new U.S. Congress has more Latinos than ever before.
Odd Rule Excludes Some Voters From San Diego City Council Race
- Jan. 2
- 2 Comments
Almost as soon as the San Diego City Council grew to nine members, a surprise resignation shrunk it back to eight again. The race is on to fill the open seat, but not everyone will get a chance to vote in it.
Scott Peters, Juan Vargas To Be Sworn In To Congress Thursday
- Jan. 2
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Two new members of San Diego's congressional delegation are scheduled to be sworn-in by Vice President Joe Biden and House Speaker John Boehner tomorrow.
2012: Top City Government And Military Stories
- Dec. 26
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KPBS takes a look at the top stories involving San Diego government and military with reporters Katie Orr and Beth Ford Roth.
Deborah Seiler Reminisces About Her Time As San Diego's Voter Registrar
- Dec. 18
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Deborah Seiler has been explaining the complexities of our election process to us for the past five years. Now she's retiring with a number of changes to her credit.
Below-Average Voter Turnout in November Election
- Dec. 14
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California Secretary of State Debra Bowen has certified the results of last month’s general election. The turnout rate was a below-average 72%.
San Diego Voter Demographics Signal Permanent Power Shift, Report Says
- Dec. 12
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Changes in San Diego voter demographics that became apparent with the election of Bob Filner as mayor are probably permanent, with the city's political power shifting toward independents and residents south of Interstate 8, according to a study released today.
Prop 30 Revenue Remains Unknown As SD Unified Votes On First Budget
- Dec. 12
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When California voters approved Proposition 30 in November, many thought the landmark tax measure meant the beginning of the end of school budget woes. Last night San Diego Unified School Board approved its first budget, which included more cuts to make up a $84 million deficit.
San Diego Facing Several Special Elections
- Dec. 6
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Elections and resignations have led to a game of political musical chairs in south San Diego County. But different deadlines and jurisdictions means it’s unlikely one special election can sort everything out.
Legislators Want Prop 39 Money To Go To Energy Projects In Schools
- Dec. 5
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Proposition 39, which was approved by California voters last month, sets aside $2.5 billion for energy efficiency projects by ending a tax exemption on out-of-state companies.Legislation introduced would use part of that money on schools.
Filner Sworn In As San Diego's 35th Mayor
- Dec. 3
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Bob Filner was sworn in today as San Diego's 35th mayor during a Balboa Park Club inauguration ceremony.
Filner Takes Over Democratic San Diego
- Dec. 3
- 3 Comments
It was an historic day for San Diego government. Congressman Bob Filner was sworn in as mayor. He’s the city’s first Democratic mayor in decades and he’s taking over with a majority Democratic city council as well.
Roundtable: Military Suicide, Women In Combat, Dogs & PTSD, City Hall Transitions
- Nov. 30
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Military issues front-and-center this week include women in combat, punishment for attempted suicide, and retraining combat dogs with PTSD. Transition issues in City Hall involve new staff, new council members and lack of space.
Gloria Likely To Be Next San Diego City Council President
- Nov. 30
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It looks like Democrat Todd Gloria will become the next San Diego City Council president. The official vote will take place Monday, but today, current Council President Tony Young told KPBS he would be supporting Gloria for the position.
Frye's Future At San Diego City Hall In Doubt
- Nov. 26
- 2 Comments
A prominent politician's return to San Diego City Hall may be thwarted.
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