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San Diego Audit Faults Real Estate Deals Under Faulconer
- July 23
- By Associated Press
Former San Diego Mayor Kevin Faulconer's administration failed to follow best practices and conduct due diligence when spending hundreds of millions on real estate purchases.
California's Recall Ballot Is Set, But GOP Strategy Isn't
- July 23
- By Associated Press
California's recall ballot is finally set, but the state Republican party is still determining its best strategy for winning back the governor's office in one of the nation's most Democratic states.
Immigration Rally Held Outside Darrell Issa's San Marcos Office
- July 22
- By Tania Thorne
The issue of immigration brought demonstrators to Congressman Darrell Issa's office on Thursday. They rallied in San Marcos to deliver a message to their Congressional representative.
Brazen Shoplifting Spurs California Law For Organized Thefts
- July 22
- Stephanie Dazio and Don Thompson / Associated Press
California Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed a law aimed at curbing organized retail theft as violent smash-and-grab shoplifting costs state businesses millions of dollars every year.
Compliance Checks For Outdoor Business Operations In San Diego Set For August 2
- July 22
- By City News Service
San Diego will begin temporary outdoor business operation compliance visits on Aug. 2, allowing business owners additional time to make required changes, it was announced Thursday.
San Diego Councilman And Senator Secure $1.5 Million For 'Bridge For Max'
- July 22
- By City News Service, John Carroll
City Councilman Raul Campillo on Thursday announced $1.5 million in state funding for the "Bridge for Max" initiative to construct a pedestrian and bicycle bridge at the San Diego River Trail Crossing where a 21-year-old man drowned.
University Of California Regents Approve Rare Tuition Hike
- July 22
- Janie Har / Associated Press
University of California regents have approved a multiyear plan to raise tuition and fees at the system’s 10 campuses.
Ty Humes Brings Checkered Professional History To San Dieguito School Race
- July 22
- By Jennifer Bowman / inewsource
Ty Humes is running for a board seat in the San Dieguito Union High School District. But his time on a previous board is shrouded in controversy.
Local Interpreters Warn Of Disaster As US Pulls Out Of Afghanistan
- July 21
- By Steve Walsh
San Diego immigrants who helped the Americans in Afghanistan say the U.S. is still not doing enough, even as plans take shape to bring some interpreters into the country.
Judge Rules Against Faulconer In Ballot Designation Dispute
- July 21
- By City News Service
A judge Wednesday denied former San Diego Mayor Kevin Faulconer's request to be labeled as the city's retired mayor on the ballot in this year's gubernatorial recall election.
San Diego Leaders Highlight Projects Boosted By State Budget Funding
- July 21
- By City News Service
San Diego leaders highlighted some major projects and programs Wednesday that will receive millions of dollars from California's $262.6 billion budget, which Gov. Gavin Newsom signed last week.
California Appoints Special Counsel For Unemployment Fraud
- July 20
- By Associated Press
California Gov. Gavin Newsom's administration has announced a former federal prosecutor will help investigate unemployment benefits fraud. State officials on Tuesday named McGregor W. Scott as a fraud special counsel.
Radio Host Larry Elder Files Lawsuit Over California Ballot
- July 20
- Michael R. Blood / AP Political Writer
Conservative talk radio host Larry Elder is suing California officials over their decision to block him from the state's upcoming recall election ballot.
Universal Basic Income? California Moves To Be First State To Fund Pilot Efforts
- July 20
- Jesse Bedayn / Cal Matters
California lawmakers OK funding programs to guarantee some people — especially foster youth and pregnant women — an income floor.
California Court Upends Part Of Law To Protect Gay Seniors
- July 20
- By Associated Press
Gay rights advocates say they will seek to challenge an appeals court decision tossing out part of a California law designed to protect older LGBTQ residents in nursing homes.
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