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Assemblymember Block Sends Governor Legislation to Increase Transparency when CSU Campuses Change Admissions Policies

Thursday, September 2, 2010
By Staff Report

Following through on his commitment to shine a greater light on the process when California State University (CSU) local campuses change their admissions policies, Assemblymember Marty Block (AD-78) has sent AB 2402 to the Governor for his signature. Overwhelmingly approved by the Legislature, this legislation requires the CSU to follow specified public notice criteria... »

San Diego Humane Society and SPCA Helps Prosecute Animal Abuser from Facebook Video

Thursday, September 2, 2010
By Staff Report

Young man that filmed himself killing opossum charged with felony SAN DIEGO — The San Diego Humane Society and SPCA’s investigation of a young man who videotaped himself mutilating and killing an opossum and posted the video to the popular social networking site Facebook has lead to charges of felony animal abuse against the suspect. On... »

Deadline Extended – Dancing with Hope Women’s Empowerment Retreat 9/17-9/19

Thursday, September 2, 2010
By Staff Report

The deadline for applications has been extended one week as there is still some space available at our upcoming retreat. A fabulous and empowering weekend is planned!  Retreat participants will enjoy dynamic and female-centered bilingual workshops, a holistic healing center, healthy food, swimming, guided nature walks and more.  Workshops will explore beauty & sexuality, releasing... »

Statewide Plastic Bag Ban Fails – Coastkeeper Looks to Local Cities

Wednesday, September 1, 2010
By Staff Report

SAN DIEGO, September 1, 2010- During the final hours of the state’s legislative session, California State Senators voted 14 – 21 to reject AB 1998, a statewide bill that would have banned single-use plastic bags. The bill was intended to help shift the public to reusable bags by prohibiting grocery stores, pharmacies and convenience stores... »

Supreme Court Denies Alioto-Pier Petition, Conclusively Affirming Voter-approved Board Term Limits

Wednesday, September 1, 2010
By Staff Report

High Court’s rejection lets stand last week’s unanimous appellate court decision vindicating City Attorney’s 2008 opinion on ‘rounding up rule’ SAN FRANCISCO (Sept 1, 2010)—The California Supreme Court today denied without comment Sup. Michela Alioto-Pier’s petition for review and stay of a unanimous appellate court ruling that last week restored the legal effect of the... »

Costco Business Center Opens in San Diego

Wednesday, September 1, 2010
By Staff Report

ISSAQUAH, Wash. – Costco Wholesale Corporation (Nasdaq: COST), the leading warehouse club operator, is opening a new Costco Business Center in San Diego, at 8 a.m. on Wednesday, Sept.15, 2010, to better serve San Diego-area businesses. The new Costco Business Center will stock more business-oriented products than standard Costco Wholesale warehouses. Businesses have... »

Horizons Foundation Awards $600,000 in Grants to Nearly 40 Organizations in Support of LGBT Issues

Wednesday, September 1, 2010
By Staff Report

PRESS RELEASE: Horizons Announces $600,000 in Grants to LGBT Organizations to Support Marriage Equality and Community Issues$350,000 Dedicated to Increasing Support for Marriage Equality in Communities of Color SAN FRANCISCO, CA (September 1, 2010) – Horizons Foundation today joined together with community leaders and supporters to announce nearly $600,000 in grants... »

Sen. Kehoe’s Bill Would Put the Brakes on Copper Brake Pads

Wednesday, September 1, 2010
By Staff Report

SAN DIEGO – Sen. Christine Kehoe (D-San Diego) today announced that her bill to eliminate the use of copper in brake pads sold and installed in California passenger vehicles and trucks after 2025 has passed the Legislature. Scientific research has identified copper as a significant water pollutant and a threat to aquatic life, particularly salmon... »

Whooping Cough Cases Continue to Rise

Wednesday, September 1, 2010
By Staff Report

11 New Cases Reported; Whooping Cough Vaccine is Available Are you and your child up-do-date with the whooping cough immunizations? There are three ways to get the vaccine to protect yourself and your family from the disease that keeps infecting people in our region. The San Diego County Health and Human Services Agency (HHSA) is recommending... »

Courage Campaign Blasts Effort to Force Governor and Attorney General to Defend Prop. 8

Wednesday, September 1, 2010
By Staff Report

Jacobs calls Conservative Groups’ lawsuit “the height of hypocrisy…frivolous and desperate” LOS ANGELES — Earlier today, the conservative Pacific Justice Institute petitioned California’s 3rd District Court of Appeals to force Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger and Attorney General Jerry Brown to appeal a Federal District Court ruling that declared California’s Proposition 8 unconstitutional. Proponents of the... »

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