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Analysis: Prop 8 Ruled Unconstitutional
A federal appeals court has declared California's same-sex marriage ban to be unconstitutional, paving the way for a likely U.S. Supreme Court showdown on the voter-approved law.
Pension-Reform Group Suspends Initiative Campaign
- Feb. 8
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A conservative group says it is suspending its campaign to put public employee pension reform on the November ballot.
Report: San Diego Has More Libraries, Less Patronage Than Comparable Cities
- Feb. 8
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San Diego has more libraries than comparable cities, but less-than-average staffing levels and patronage, according to a report presented today to the City Council's Budget Committee.
Preservationists Fear Changes Would Jeopardize Balboa Park's Historic Status
The City of San Diego and millionaire philanthropist Irwin Jacobs want to remove cars from the center of Balboa Park. The Save Our Heritage Organisation is opposed to parts of their plan, sued the city for the way it handled the project agreement and won. People on both sides of the issue discuss whether the suit and a possible loss in historic designation will set the project back.
Free Tuesdays At Balboa Park
- Feb. 7
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Today was Free Tuesday at Balboa Park and for thousands of visitors, that meant free admission to several of the park’s museums.
New Mayoral Race Poll Shows DeMaio In Lead, Filner Second
- Feb. 7
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The leader in a new poll on the San Diego mayor's race said today he is encouraged that San Diegans continue to support his fiscal reform agenda.
State Official Says Balboa Park Could Lose Historic Designation
- Feb. 7
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A state official says a plan to re-route cars out of Balboa Park’s Plaza de Panama could put the park’s historic designation at risk.
Prop 8 Supporters Disappointed by Ruling
- Feb. 7
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Supporters of Proposition 8 say they’re disappointed by the federal court’s decision and plan to appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court.
County Moves to Put Squeeze on Sellers of Speed-like Bath Salts, Synthetic Pot
- Feb. 7
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In an effort to stop the sale of "bath salts" and "herbal incense" products that are used to get high, the San Diego County Board of Supervisors today asked for a draft ordinance, declaring them a public nuisance and subject to civil abatement in unincorporated areas.
Prop 8 Opponents Celebrate Ruling
- Feb. 7
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Supporters of same-sex marriage across California cheered the ruling.
Court Rules California's Same-Sex Marriage Ban Unconstitutional
- Feb. 6
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A federal appeals court has declared California's same-sex marriage ban to be unconstitutional, paving the way for a likely U.S. Supreme Court showdown on the voter-approved law.
Latino Activist To Run In New City Council District, But Challenges Abound
- Feb. 6
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Latinos are a majority in the new 9th City Council District, but that raw numerical advantage is tempered by immigration status and a lack of political mobilization.
SD Supervisor Ron Roberts Previews State Of The County
Roberts will deliver the State of The County Address on Wednesday, February 8. We'll hear a preview and ask Roberts, who was elected to chair the board of supervisors last month, about regional development and what role if any the County will play in building a new Chargers stadium.
Interest High In Race For San Diego County Supervisor
- Feb. 6
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For the first time in 16 years, there is an open seat on the San Diego County Board of Supervisors. Two incumbents are running for fifth and sixth terms.
Councilman Alvarez Pushes 'Cap and Freeze' Pension Measure
- Feb. 6
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San Diego voters will see at least one pension reform measure on the June ballot. But there's a possibility a second measure could make it on as well.
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