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Roundtable: Money In Politics, Petco Park & Indian Tribes

Feb. 3, 2012, updated February 3, 2012: 0 Comments

Panelists look at the large amounts of money swirling around local and national politics; the lack of it in East Village businesses during the Padres' off-season; and whether money caused the Pala Band of Indians to expel 154 tribal members.

San Onofre Shutdown Costing Up To $1 Million A Day

Feb. 2, 2012: 0 Comments

The two-day shutdown at San Onofre is likely costing the power plant $600,000 to $1 million a day, according to an expert on power plant security.

Weekend Preview: New Stage And Plate Offerings

Feb. 2, 2012: 0 Comments

From new theatrical productions to innovative new dining spots, there are many new things to try throughout the city this weekend.

A Trip Through American History With Culture Clash

Feb. 2, 2012: 0 Comments

Culture Clash returns to La Jolla Playhouse with a new play, "American Night: The Ballad of Juan José," which examines our collective history through the eyes of an immigrant as he studies for his U.S. citizenship test.

Radioactive Leak At San Onofre Nuclear Plant Called 'Low Level' By NRC

Feb. 1, 2012: 2 Comments

The Nuclear Regulatory Commission said a tiny amount of radiation could have escaped into the atmosphere from the San Onofre nuclear power plant after a water leak prompted operators to shut down the reactor as a precaution.

Liberty Quarry Faces Opposition

Feb. 1, 2012: 0 Comments

A key hearing Monday may be the last phase in deciding whether a rock quarry north of San Diego can go forward. A supporter and opponent of the Liberty Quarry projects argue their sides.

San Diego Museum Offers Up Close And Personal Look At Black Holes

Feb. 1, 2012: 1 Comment

A $5-million projection system recently installed at the Reuben H. Fleet Science Center’s planetarium will allow visitors to view the skies as if they are in space. The center's director and an astrophysics expert explain the new system and its ability to bring black holes to life.

Advocates For Foster Children Recruit Volunteers

Jan. 31, 2012, updated February 1, 2012: 0 Comments

There's a big push underway to recruit 360 more people to help San Diego County foster children by volunteering as a Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA).

Redevelopment's Past And Future In San Diego

Jan. 31, 2012, updated February 1, 2012: 0 Comments

Today marks the end of redevelopment as we know it in the City of San Diego. We'll talk about the legacy of the Centre City Development Corporation and the Southeastern Development Corporation and find out if and when the city's $4 billion in redevelopment earmarks will proceed.

Officials: Small Radiation Leak Possible At San Onofre Nuclear Plant

Feb. 1, 2012: 0 Comments

A nuclear reactor at San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station remained off-line today due to an equipment problem that sent a small, non-hazardous amount of radioactive gas into an auxiliary building and possibly into the atmosphere, authorities said.