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Animal Cracker Conspiracy's 'The Collector'

May 25, 2012: 0 Comments

Animal Cracker Conspiracy is pushing the boundaries of puppetry with their new production, "The Collector" at 3rd Space in University Heights. I went behind the scenes to see what it takes to create puppet theater.

UCAN's New Executive Director Says Fight Will Go On

May 25, 2012: 0 Comments

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.

Roundtable: Schools & Police Board Are In Trouble, Michael Crowe Is Not

May 25, 2012, updated May 25, 2012: 0 Comments

One in five teachers likely to be laid off by San Diego Unified unless concessions -- or a miracle -- happen. The Citizens Review Board of Police Practices charged with questionable practices of its own. Michael Crowe found "factually innocent"of murder -- and he's not alone.

DeMaio Spends Big On Own Campaign, Super PACs Start Raising Cash For Mayoral Candidates

May 25, 2012: 2 Comments

Two candidates for San Diego mayor have each raised more than $1 million so far, underscoring that this is a high stakes, high money contest. And it’s only the primary.

District 1 Race Could Shift Balance Of Power On SD City Council

May 24, 2012, updated May 24, 2012: 1 Comment

The four candidates for San Diego City Council District 1 are making that election one of the most competitive this year.

Prop 29 Would Make Smokers Cough Up Higher Taxes

May 23, 2012: 17 Comments

A number of San Diego institutions could benefit from Proposition 29 on the June ballot, which would raise the tax on cigarettes to support cancer research.

USD Trains Mexican Lawyers For New Criminal Trial Process

May 22, 2012: 1 Comment

Mexico is in the midst of a huge project to reform its criminal justice system. A key piece of the reform is the adoption of a new kind of trial process where lawyers argue their cases publicly in the courtroom. This means lots and lots of training.

District 7 Winner Could Determine SD City Council Majority

May 22, 2012, updated May 22, 2012: 0 Comments

The race for the San Diego City Council District 7 seat will put a brand new face on the council. We'll meet some of the candidates.

Denise Ducheny Is Running To Replace Bob Filner In District 51

May 22, 2012, updated May 22, 2012: 0 Comments

Denise Ducheny wants to represent the 51st District, southern San Diego County and all of Imperial County, in Congress. Her priorities include border wait times, immigration reform and veterans' issues and getting her opponent, State Senator Juan Vargas, to debate her.

San Diego County Launches Campaign Against Childhood Obesity

May 21, 2012: 2 Comments

The county has unveiled a new campaign aimed at getting kids to adopt healthy behaviors.

Candidates Square Off Over San Diego City Council District 9

May 21, 2012, updated May 21, 2012: 0 Comments

The two candidates for San Diego City Council's brand new district, District 9, said increasing funding for police presence and infrastructure will be among their top priorities if elected.

A Better Nuclear Power Plant?

May 21, 2012: 2 Comments

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 better ways to generate nuclear power.

Households Could Pay Extra $36 A Year For Water, SDCWA Says

May 18, 2012: 0 Comments

The San Diego County Water Authority wants to raise water rates by nearly 10 percent. The water authority blames the higher cost of water from its main supplier, the Metropolitan Water District, as one of the reasons for the proposed increase.

San Diego Janitors Fast For Family Health Care

May 18, 2012: 0 Comments

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.