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The judge confirmed a tentative, written ruling he'd issued the previous day, which stated "MTS has presented evidence Plaintiff's termination was based on legitimate, documented performance issues" rather than anything involving Fletcher.

The conservative activist had visited both San Diego State University and UC San Diego in recent years.

Love is in the air, and there’s no better place to celebrate Valentine's Day than the Gaslamp Quarter – the heartbeat of romantic festivities. Discover a plethora of enchanting happenings, special menus, hotel and restaurant specials, and more throughout the district, making Gaslamp Quarter the ultimate destination to create and cherish memorable moments of love. When: Valentine’s Day - February 14 & the week leading up to February 14 1. LIONFISH: GALENTINE’S GIRL DINNER When: Thursday, Feb 13, 2025 5 p.m. Details: Ladies, it’s time to treat yourself and your besties to a flirty, fabulous Galentine’s Day at Lionfish! Sip on the Pretty Pink Paloma Tower, indulge in the bestie bites, and savor sweet treats, all for just $29. A girls night out with fun, food, and lots of romance. Let’s make this Galentine’s unforgettable! 2. LIONFISH: LOVE BITES - VALENTINE’S DAY SPECIALS When: Friday, Feb 14 Details: Valentine’s Day Specials - $72 Grilled Lobster & Filet- 8oz Filet Mignon, Grilled Lobster Tail, Red Wine Demi, Spicy Kosho-Lime Beurre Blanc, Charred Broccolini, Sesame & Chili Flake, Crispy Potato Pavé. $50 Crab Agnolotti- Corn Chowder, Bacon Crumble, Corn & Crab, Negi, Roasted Corn, Pinenuts, Micro Cilantro 3. MARGARITAVILLE HOTEL SAN DIEGO: LOVE AT FIRST SUITE When: Travel dates: Now – 3/31 | Book dates: Now – 3/31 Details: 25% off your room rate, 50% off parking, and a $50 dining credit 4. BARLEYMASH: VALENTINE’S DAY When: Friday, Feb 14, 2025 Details: This Valentine’s Day, spice things up at Barleymash with some seriously hot drink specials! Sip on the Hott to Go, fall in love with Love Me, Love Me Not, or indulge in a glass of Perrier Jouet Blanc Gass for a little extra sparkle. Join us on Friday, February 14th, 2025, and let the drinks do the talking! Whether you’re celebrating with your special someone or enjoying the single life, Barleymash is the perfect place to feel the love. 5. GINGERS: VALENTINE’S DAY SINGLES MIXER When: Friday, Feb. 14 - 7-9 p.m. Where: Gingers at BarleyMash Details: Single and ready to mingle? Come heat things up at the Gingers Valentine’s Day Singles Mixer! Join us on Friday, February 14th, 2025, from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. for a flirty night full of fun, connection, and maybe a little romance. With tickets at just $10 per person, this is your chance to meet someone special or simply enjoy a night out with other fabulous singles. Who knows? Cupid might just be working overtime. 6. THE PENDRY: VALENTINE’S DAY HAPPENINGS Provisional Kitchen When: Friday, Feb. 14 – Sunday, Feb 16, 2025 Details: Bring your favorite Valentine to Provisional Kitchen for an enchanted evening featuring Executive Chef Brandon Sloan’s dinner for two alongside live music, champagne pairings, special surprises and more. Spa Pendry When: Monday-Thursday for the month of February Details: So much to love. Soak up a dose of self-care this month at Spa Pendry where a very special Pendry Rose Renewal signature treatment features a complimentary glass of rosé, a Gemstone & Collagen Eye Mask Treatment and a rose oil-infused gift to take home. 7. HILTON SAN DIEGO GASLAMP QUARTER: VALENTINE’S DAY SPECIALS Valentine’s Day Romance Package When: Feb 1 – Feb 16 Details: Indulge in the ultimate romantic getaway with our Valentine’s Day Romance Package, designed for couples, romantic travelers, and weekend getaway seekers. Available from Feb. 1st to Feb. 16, 2025, this package includes: Wild Hare Bar Garden When: Feb 14 Details: Located in the heart of the Hilton San Diego Gaslamp Quarter, Wild Hare Bar Garden invites you to a romantic dining experience on February 14th. Enjoy specially crafted cocktails and a delectable dessert in a cozy, intimate atmosphere. 8. LUMI: VALENTINE’S DAY WEEKEND When: Tuesday, Feb. 11 – Sunday, Feb. 16 Details: At Lumi, love doesn’t wait—celebrate Valentine’s Day all week long with heart-shaped Akira Back pizzas, delicious chef specials, signature Valentine cocktails, and more. Looking for Galentine’s Day plans? Grab your besties and head to Lumi Rooftop for a Galentine’s night under the stars! Laugh, sip, and snack your way through the perfect evening with great vibes and even better company. 9. CAFE SEVILLA: VALENTINE’S DAY WEEKEND When: Thursday, Feb. 13 – Sunday, Feb. 16 Details: Special four-course Valentine’s Menu and 4th Annual Galentine’s Day Brunch. Reservations: Call 619-233-5979 10. HUNTRESS: VALENTINE’S DAY CHEF’S TASTING MENU When: Feb. 11 – 16, 2025 Details: Book our Sweethearts Table—perfect for a romantic night or Galentine’s celebration, complete with roses and festive décor. Reservations 11. HAVANA 1920: HAVANA NIGHTS – GALENTINE’S DAY EDITION When: Thursday, Feb 13 | 7 p.m. – 10 p.m. Details: Get ready for a sizzling Galentine’s celebration at Havana 1920! Enjoy the sultry sounds of a live band, sip on smooth rum, and indulge in mouthwatering Cuban bites – all for free when you RSVP. Join us on Thursday, February 13th, 2025, for a night full of rhythm, rum, and unforgettable vibes. You and your besties won’t want to miss this! 12. ALMA SAN DIEGO: VALENTINE’S DAY OFFER & HAPPENINGS When: Now-Feb 14 Details: Available offerings include a Sweethearts Package, 24K Gold Amenity Package, live music, seasonal drinks, and a paint & sip night! 13. RUSTIC ROOT: VALENTINE’S DAY SPECIALS When: Friday, Feb 14 – Sunday, Feb 16 Details: Celebrate love and friendship at Rustic Root with Valentine’s dinner specials, Galentine’s brunch delights, signature His & Her cocktails, themed photo ops, and a DIY charm bracelet activation to make with your besties during brunch. 14. THE SMOKING GUN : VALENTINE’S DAY LUAU When: Friday, Feb 14 Details: This Valentine’s Day, The Smoking Gun is turning up the heat with a tropical Valentine’s Day Luau! Join us on Friday, February 14th, and get Lei’d as you indulge in Hawaiian-inspired dishes and sip on refreshing tropical drinks. It’s a night full of island vibes, delicious bites, and unforgettable fun! 15. THE SHOUT! HOUSE: VALENTINE’S DAY – DUELING HEARTS When: Friday, Feb 14 | Doors 6 p.m., Pianos 6:30 p.m. Details: Celebrate love with an unforgettable night at Dueling Hearts! Whether you’re enjoying a romantic evening with your partner or having fun with friends, this Valentine’s Day promises a night filled with music, laughter, and memories to last a lifetime. 16. PARQ NIGHTCLUB: VALENTINE’S DAY – LOVE LUST When: Friday, Feb 14 Details: Get ready for a seductive night at Parq Nightclub’s Love Lust Valentine’s Day celebration! Join us on Friday, February 14th, 2025, for the unforgettable Parq 360 Show featuring a full 360-stage experience, complete with electrifying beats by DJ Kaos. 17. GALENTINE’S: GOOD NIGHT JOHN BOY When: Thursday, Feb. 13 | 7 p.m. Details: Ladies, it’s time to turn up the heat at Good Night John Boy! Kick off the night with a bubbly welcome champagne, then enjoy espresso martinis for just $5 – because who needs sleep when you’re having fun? Sip on Hot Stuff, Roxanne, & Jolene cocktails, nibble on small bites, shop from local vendors, and even get a flash tattoo to mark the night. PARKING: The Gaslamp Quarter offers parking at the following garages: · Park-It-On Market · 6th & K Parkade For more information and themes, visit www.Gaslamp.org Gaslamp Quarter on Facebook / Instagram

Join us for an evening of true crime and investigative insight as New York Times bestselling author Caitlin Rother discusses her latest book, "Down to the Bone," a riveting deep dive into the San Diego-based McStay family murders. This high-profile case captured national attention—featured on the cover of People magazine and in several TV documentaries—and led to the conviction and death sentence of Joseph McStay’s business associate, Charles “Chase” Merritt. At this special event thanks to the San Diego Writers Festival, Rother will take the audience behind the scenes of her reporting, unpacking how assumptions, missteps, and courtroom controversy—including claims of confirmation bias and prosecutorial misconduct—shaped the outcome of one this disturbing case. Books will be available to purchase thanks to Bay Books Coronado. A book signing will follow the event. About "Down to the Bone" In her latest work of investigative nonfiction, "Down to the Bone," New York Times bestselling author Caitlin Rother explores the messy high-profile case of the McStay family murders, which were featured on the cover of People magazine and in several TV documentaries. Rother takes readers step-by-step through the decisions, assumptions, and theories by detectives and prosecutors that ultimately led Joseph McStay’s waterfall builder, Charles “Chase” Merritt, to be sent to death row after a trial marked by accusations of confirmation bias and prosecutorial misconduct. Joseph McStay was last seen on Feb. 4, 2010, when he had lunch with Charles “Chase” Merritt. Subsequently unable to reach Joseph for days, Merritt urged Joseph’s mother and brother to contact authorities, while Joseph’s other associate, Dan Kavanaugh, called the police himself. Joseph’s brother Michael finally reported the family missing on Feb. 15, but detectives found no blood or sign of a struggle in the house, and no clues to the family’s whereabouts. Soon, Merritt and Kavanaugh were pointing fingers at each other as they fought for control of Joseph’s business. The only thing that key parties in this case could agree on was that this case was about money. Within months of the family’s remains being discovered, San Bernardino County sheriff’s detectives had focused their investigation on Merritt, despite the lack of forensic evidence tying him to murder at the house or in his truck and belongings. During a six-month trial, the defense illustrated that Kavanaugh, who was never considered a suspect and ducked a subpoena to testify, had the same alleged motive as Merritt. This book takes a behind-the-scenes look at the flaws in the two sheriff’s investigations and the prosecution’s firm belief that they got the right man, despite contradictions in their timeline and the unanswered questions about when and where this family was killed. After reviewing voluminous court files, including 1,200 exhibits, hundreds of photos, and thousands of pages of records, Rother was able to paint a comprehensive and compelling portrait of this family’s life at the time they disappeared. In addition to these public records, Rother’s book is based on her own interviews and crucial discovery materials—including witness interviews and investigative reports—that took a dozen years to obtain. This deep research enabled her to disclose new and exclusive case details that have never been released publicly, to describe the eventful journey to trial, and to sensitively portray the lasting impact on Joseph’s and Summer’s families. About the Author Caitlin Rother has written or co-authored 16 books, ranging from true crime to thrillers and memoir. A New York Times-bestselling author and investigative journalist, Rother worked nearly 20 years for daily newspapers. Writing books full-time since 2006, she draws from decades of watchdog reporting on topics from addiction to suicide, mental illness, murder, government, political corruption and the criminal justice system. A popular speaker, she has appeared more than 250 times on TV, radio, and podcasts as a crime expert. A former writing instructor of 10 years, she coaches a limited number of aspiring author clients. In her spare time, she goes ocean swimming, sings and plays keyboards in a jazzy, bluesy trio called In the Lounge. Explore the photo galleries and learn about her latest titles, backlist, videos, and podcasts! Caitlin Rother on Facebook / Instagram

The deadline to enroll in the city of San Diego’s new trash and recycling service is Sept. 30. Most eligible residents still need to select new trash and recycling bins according to the city.

Oceanside’s city council members failed to pass rent control in a contentious vote Wednesday. But a council majority supported adding some tenant protections that could take effect next month.

Hurricane forecasts are now much more accurate, 20 years on — largely because of federal government research.

House Republicans released a short-term spending bill to fund the government until late November but Democrats are calling for further changes.

Charlie Kirk's evangelical faith was on display at his memorial, where supporters remembered him as a "martyr." Christianity shaped Kirk's politics and the two became more intertwined as he got older.

Ashley Ludlow's mother passed away in the hospital in 2005. She had followed her mother's wishes and asked that she not be resuscitated. That decision weighed heavy on her until a nurse reassured her.