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POLITICAL NEWS

Barrera to succeed Gonzalez as labor leader

SAN DIEGO (CNS) - San Diego Unified School District Trustee Richard Barrera has been chosen to succeed former Lorena Gonzalez as secretary-treasurer and CEO of…

Maldonado draws attention in governor's race with prison plan

Former lieutenant governor Abel Maldonado In what is being called a “long shot” run to replace Jerry Brown as governor of California, former lieutenant…

The IRS bullied nonprofit San Diego Newsroom

San Diego Newsroom endured a 26-month 501(c)(3) application process with the IRS. Throughout this delay the IRS appeared to be writing new rules as it went…

City attorney drafts medical marijuana law

SAN DIEGO (CNS) - A draft law regulating medical marijuana establishments in the city of San Diego is now in the hands of Mayor Bob Filner and members of the…

Airport traffic control towers to remain open

SAN DIEGO (CNS) - Airport traffic control towers that had been targeted for closure due to federal budget cuts, including two in San Diego County, will remain…

ENDURANCE SPORTS

Running Strong with Paul Greer: Running with Back Pain

Pain or aching in the back may have any of several causes. Should you run with back pain? If running doesn't make it worse, go ahead. Sitting puts more stress on your back than running does, and in…

XTERRA Black Mountain 6K, 16K Trail Runs

Event: XTERRA Black Mountain 6K, 16K Trail Runs Date: April 14, 2013/Sunday/8:00 a.m. Location: Black Mountain Regional Park in the northern San Diego, just east of Del Mar. Contact: Brennan…

Super Heroes Fun Run 10K & 5K

Event: Super Heroes Fun Run 10K & 5K Date: April 13, 2013/Saturday/7:30 a.m. Location: Hospitality Point - Mission Bay Contact: Lee Ann Yarbor/leeann@usaenduranceevents.com Details: Run or walk to…

SAN DIEGO COMMUNITIES

Post office officially on the chopping block

Despite more than a year of united community resistance, the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) announced its final decision to sell La Jolla’s 1140 Wall St. post…

Far-reaching lens on seals warrants increased security presence at Children’s Pool

Since the installation of a camera at Children’s Pool beach, the world has gotten a unique glimpse of La Jolla’s much-debated seal haven through live video…

Lightner calls for community input on proposed Venter Institute driveway

District 1 City Councilwoman Sherri Lightner sent a request to residents via the La Jolla Shores Association to share their views on a proposed driveway for…

La Jolla schools take one step closer to greater autonomy

The La Jolla Cluster Association (LJCA) held a town hall meeting on Feb. 19 at Muirlands Middle School to announce progress made so far on the association’s…

Regional Bike Corridor Project under review at Uptown meeting

This map of North Park, Normal Heights, Kensington, Talmadge and City Heights was used at the meeting to solicit feedback. A second map showing routs from…