Politics
SDSU Increases Offer For Mission Valley Stadium Site To $87.7M
- Oct. 29
- By Andrew Bowen, Brooke Ruth, Maureen Cavanaugh
In a letter delivered to Mayor Kevin Faulconer Monday, SDSU is offering to pay almost $20 million more for the 135-acre site than it offered earlier this month. The new offer of nearly $87.7 million is due to be discussed by the City Council next week.
Automakers Side With Trump In Legal Fight With California
- Oct. 29
- Tom Krisher and Ellen Knickmeyer / Associated Press
In the past, most of the industry had taken the stance that it wanted one standard, and it preferred that California and the Trump administration work out differences to develop it.
NCAA Board Approves Athlete Compensation For Image, Likeness
- Oct. 29
- Ralph D. Russo / Associated Press
The United States' largest governing body for college athletics realized that it "must embrace change to provide the best possible experience for college athletes," the board said
Local Athletic Directors Weigh-In On College 'Fair Pay For Play' Law
- Oct. 29
- By Matt Hoffman
While San Diego State is the only local university with a major football and basketball program, it's not the only school that could be impacted by the new state law allowing college athletes to profit from their images.
Four Border Protestors Found Not Guilty Of Ignoring Federal Orders
- Oct. 28
- By Max Rivlin-Nadler
A magistrate judge ruled that the government had not positively identified that any of the defendants had broken any laws.
County-Owned Hillcrest Property Found Feasible For Behavioral Health Facility
- Oct. 28
- By City News Service
The 7.24-acre parcel of land has been vacant for roughly 10 years and was once a potential site for a luxury apartment complex.
Roundtable: Blackouts Return To California Fire Zones
- Oct. 25
- By Bennett Lacy, Mark Sauer
Preemptive power outages return to California for the second time this month; Governor Gavin Newsom asks for an investigation into high gas prices; and critics accuse the San Diego City Council of election shopping in its move to place the hotel tax vote on the March primary ballot.
Advocates See Room For Improvement In San Diego's 'Placemaking' Program
- Oct. 25
- By Andrew Bowen
San Diego City Council members last year approved a new placemaking program meant to encourage small-scale community beautification projects. Advocates say the program is an improvement, but that it's still too bureaucratic.
San Diego's Politifest 2019 Will Focus On Housing And Transportation
- Oct. 24
- By Jade Hindmon
The public is invited to participate in big regional issues at the annual summit.
PG&E; Blasted For Not Being More Like SDG&E; In Managing Power Shutoffs, But Is The Comparison Fair?
- Oct. 24
- By Claire Trageser
A few weeks ago, PG&E cut power to more than 700,000 customers. At the time, politicians and pundits pointed to SDG&E, which shut off electricity to about 500 customers, as a better example of wildfire preparedness.
San Diego County Settles Open Records Lawsuit Over Sexual Harassment Claims
San Diego County has agreed to pay nearly $100,000 to settle a lawsuit brought after the District Attorney’s Office refused to turn over detailed records of sexual harassment and misconduct by its employees.
Amador County Builds Community College Pipeline For Mental Health Workers
- Oct. 21
- Sammy Caiola / Capital Public Radio
Amador is one of six California counties without a physical community college. It also struggles to recruit mental health providers. A small online learning program could offer a solution to both problems.
Business Report: Will There Be A Brexit Deal?
- Oct. 19
- By Bennett Lacy, Erik Anderson
The impact of Brexit on the U.S. economy. The General Motors strike comes to an end. And some relief for gas prices in San Diego.
A Split Coronado Council Votes To Ban Gas Leaf Blowers
- Oct. 18
- By Matt Hoffman
A 3-2 majority cited noise and pollution concerns as reason for an ordinance that only allows electric blowers. The mayor voted against the ban.
Roundtable: Dual Crises For The Trump Administration
- Oct. 18
- By Bennett Lacy, Mark Sauer
The Trump White House tries to keep pace with an impeachment inquiry at home and a foreign policy crisis in the Middle East. Congressman Duncan Hunter fails to secure the endorsement of the San Diego County Republican Party for his reelection campaign. And a look at how California is better prepared for earthquakes 30 years after Loma Prieta quake.