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SDG&E Rate Hike Approved By CPUC

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The California Public Utilities Commission today authorized a $123.4 million rate increase for San Diego Gas & Electric customers.

CPUC Denies Two 'Peaker' Power Plants In San Diego County

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The California Public Utilities Commission today authorized San Diego Gas & Electric to purchase energy from the re-powered Escondido Energy Center, but denied the utility from procuring power from two proposed plants, slated for areas in Otay Mesa and near the San Diego-Santee city limits.

San Diego Independent Budget Analyst Predicts City Deficits

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A report released by San Diego's Independent Budget Analyst finds quite a few uncertainties projecting a deficit of up to $84 million.

Two Men Arrested for "Dare Me Bandit" Robberies

Two men in their early twenties have been arrested in connection with the so-called "Dare Me Bandit" robberies that occurred at 12 businesses around San Diego this summer.

Woman Charged In Killing Of Marine's Wife

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Prosecutors will file murder charges today against Jessica Lynn Lopez, arrested in connection with the death of a Camp Pendleton Marine's wife.

San Diego Officials Slam Water Rate Hikes

San Diego water officials are upset over rate hikes of 10 perent over the next two years approved by the Metropolitan Water District.

Mitt Romney Blasts National Health Care Law During Speech In San Diego

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Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney blasted the national health care law championed by President Barack Obama and its impact on the medical device community in a San Diego campaign appearance today.

List Of City Employees Earning More Than $100,000 Continues To Grow

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The number of city of San Diego employees who earned $100,000 or more in 2011 totaled 1,359--up 9 percent over the previous year, Councilman Carl DeMaio said today.

SD City Council Votes Down Recommended Salary Increase

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The San Diego City Council today unanimously rejected a proposal to raise their pay and that of the city's mayor to more than double their current salaries.

Judge Won't Keep Pension Initiative Off Ballot

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A judge refused today to issue a temporary restraining order that could have resulted in the pension reform initiative being removed from the June ballot.

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