Attacking obesity by making parks safer
Chula Vista is one of six cities across the nation chosen for a pilot project
OB residents preparing for traffic slowdowns
A $4 million project to replace old sewer lines starts this week
Cigar club lobbyists had Bilbray support
In the months after Rep. Brian Bilbray sponsored the formation of a cigar association for Congressional staff, he introduced or lent his name to several pieces of legislation that would benefit clients of lobbyists involved in the social club.
County weighs tighter rural zoning
The 4-inch-thick document that serves as San Diego County’s backcountry bible is on the verge of a major rewrite.
Barona powwow focuses on heritage
On a grassy field surrounded by boulder-studded mountains, the flashing lights of the gambling halls seemed worlds away Sunday afternoon. Just down the road from the casino, hundreds of dancers in traditional dress converged to celebrate their Indian heritage
School chiefs average $190,000 in pay
More than a dozen of the county’s 48 superintendents and community college presidents have decreased their pay in response to the flailing economy, but their average still hovers around $190,000 per year. One says, “What I like to get people to relate to is imagine a business with 38 branches where 33,000 people show up to work every day.”
Making art and making money
Other cities have launched ambitious arts-related projects. Will San Diego follow suit?
El Cajon campus plans 9/11 commemoration and exhibit
El Cajon Valley High School plans a public commemoration and exhibit tied to the anniversary of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks on New York City and Washington, D.C.
Parents question spending from $70,000 school fund
As part of a reorganization of San Diego’s school district this school year, nine new area superintendents were given access to $700,000 to spend on emergencies, teacher development, supplies and “general operating expenditures.” One expense, on lapel pins, has parents worried when funds and supplies are so short.
GOP chair questions end to county grant
Regarding separation of church and state, Krvaric asks, "Where in the Constitution does it say that?" The county responds.
Eagle Link gives Granite Hills freshmen early taste of high school life
About 700 incoming Granite Hills freshmen took part Friday in a unique orientation and mentoring program
Imperial Beach merchant hopes for money from eminent-domain fight
Should a longtime merchant lose his right to collect money during an eminent-domain process because he did not pay rent for six months?
Rotary sets up San Diego rooms for Somali refugees
The La Jolla Golden Triangle Rotary Club has established new temporary housing in the College Area for Somalis and others from East Africa who have been granted political asylum in the U.S.
San Diego Girl Scouts to auction off Zeppelin ride
The stakes in a San Diego Girl Scouts annual fundraising auction just got a lot higher: The Farmers Insurance Group of Companies announced Friday it will donate an airship ride during the event on Sept. 10.
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UCSD: New technology will extend smartphone battery life
GreenDroid under development by university uses ‘dark silicon’
Long delayed Otay Mesa school may soon rise
Vista Del Mar planned for Ocean View Hills
Chula Vista sessions raise open-meetings issues
School district has pre-meeting gatherings, goes on to cast mostly-unanimous votes. The superintendent calls it a "staging" for the public meeting.
More cuts coming to East County schools
Grossmont school board resolves to make millions more in cuts the next two years
13-year-old gymnast a rising star
Aria Rodli’s goal is to qualify for the World Championships