Archive for the ‘Politics & Government’ Category


Sea changes in congressional districts create Democratic hope

By Hoa Quach 1:20 PM November 20, 2009

With Democrats outnumbering Republicans in the Golden State – Blue Dogs are optimistic about unseating Republican incumbents in eight congressional districts.


City and district attorneys join forces against criminals

By Joe Britton 1:04 PM November 20, 2009

San Diego City Attorney’s computer system will now piggy back off the district attorney’s system.


UC Board of Regents approves 32 percent fee increase

Staff 1:40 PM November 19, 2009

Despite raucous student protests, the University of California Board of Regents voted Thursday to push UC tuition above $10,000 for the first time.


California Budget Crisis Diaries: New guess for state deficit tops $20 billion

By Hoa Quach 10:45 AM November 19, 2009

The Legislative Analyst’s office is guessing next year’s deficit is $20.7 billion while insiders are whispering a $25 billion number and the Governor is touting that it’s only 12.4 billion.


City hires consultant to explore downtown Chargers stadium

Staff 5:45 PM November 18, 2009

Mayor Jerry Sanders said he wants to make sure the city is working as aggressive as it can to keep the Chargers in San Diego.


Power generation vs. power politics

By Beth Barber 11:26 AM November 18, 2009

Opinion: On the facts and the merits, the Carlsbad Energy Center Project rates Energy Commission approval.


City Council backs SD’s World Cup bid

By Joe Britton 4:30 PM November 17, 2009

The council voted 6-2 to authorize the mayor’s office to sign an agreement with FIFA, soccer’s worldwide governing body.


California Budget Crisis Diaries: Projected $25 billion deficit for 2010

By Hoa Quach 1:41 PM November 17, 2009

A California newspaper is reporting that government insiders believe 2010’s deficit is far larger than Schwarzenegger’s proposed $12.4 billion.


Janet Napolitano predicts immigration reform in 2010

By Khalil Abdullah 9:29 AM November 17, 2009

News Analysis: Napolitano touted America’s accomplishments while others continue to define the border as acts of militarization.

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