Reporters Discuss Ban on Big-Box Stores; Zucchet Appeal; College Mini-dorms and Pala Casino Expansion

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Published December 1, 2006 at 3:30 PM PST

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The City Council has voted to ban big box Wal-Mart Supercenters, and the College area wants to ban mini-dorms from residential neighborhoods. KPBS News Director Michael Marcotte talks with reporters a

Tonight on Full Focus, KPBS news director Michael Marcotte talks with reporters about the San Diego City Council’s ban on big-box Supercenters, the recent Department of Justice decision to appeal former City Councilman Michael Zucchet’s acquittal. Plus, we’ll discuss how College-area mini-dorms are rankling their neighbors and the Pala Indian band’s recent purchase of 1800 North County acres next to the proposed Pauma Indian Casino.
Guests

Amita Sharma , KPBS News.
Alison St. John , KPBS News.
Nick Stoffel , KPBS These Days.
Chet Barfield , San Diego Union Tribune.