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Goldsmith’s New Spox Is a Bob-Buster

City Attorney Jan Goldsmith names an anti-Filnerite as his spokesman.

Stuck in the Middle With University Heights

Moving the invisible Uptown boundary from Park Boulevard a few blocks east to Texas Street could have citywide implications.

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VOSD Radio: ‘The Reinvention of Local Government’

Scott Lewis and Andrew Keatts recap recent news.

Padres Get Back to .500 with Fifth Straight Win

San Diego's fifth consecutive win came with a veteran performance by Jason Marquis, who gave up three runs in 6.2 innings after struggling through the 1st inning.

Padres Get Fourth Consecutive Win Behind Stults’ Big Game

It marked the fourth consecutive victory for the Padres, as well as the team's first complete game of the season.

Time to Create a Sustainable Electric Rate System

Californians deserve a fair system that more sensibly allocates costs and does not punish people for where they live.

Morning Report: Tales from the Dark Spots

How voters created research centers in Torrey Pines, city refunds tax money in Del Sur, public art cut and a nifty potty for pooches.

A rendering of Ballast Point's Little Italy restaurant.

Morning Report: How Zoning Rules Birthed an Eatery

Verdict on major cuts at new schools chief's former school, huge federal lawsuit against San Diego Hospice, updating our street light project and more.

Fact Check: ‘Millions’ in Losses at Central Elementary

Soon-to-be San Diego Unified Superintendent Cindy Marten claimed Central Elementary School lost millions in funding over the last decade.

Culture Report: What’s Worth Remembering in 4,000 Years?

A prize announced for our sidewalk art contest, bovine- and sci-fi-inspired art and more in our weekly roundup of the region's art and culture news.

When It’s Easier to Just Open a Restaurant

Told it would need to acquire a conditional-use permit to open a small tasting room, Ballast Point decided to open a restaurant instead.

Streaking Padres Outlast Giants in 13 Innings

The gutty win by surging San Diego salvaged what had been a dismal night of hitting with runners on base.

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Time to Create a Sustainable Electric Rate System

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Goldsmith’s New Spox Is a Bob-Buster

Liam Dillon | 6 hours ago | Comments (3)

Stuck in the Middle With University Heights

Andrew Keatts | 8 hours ago | Comments (8)

VOSD Radio: ‘The Reinvention of Local Government’

Dagny Salas | June 13, 2013 | Comments (1)

Padres Get Back to .500 with Fifth Straight Win

John Gennaro | June 15, 2013 | Comments (0)

Padres Get Fourth Consecutive Win Behind Stults’ Big Game

John Gennaro | June 14, 2013 | Comments (0)

Time to Create a Sustainable Electric Rate System

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Morning Report: Tales from the Dark Spots

Randy Dotinga | June 13, 2013 | Comments (0)

Morning Report: How Zoning Rules Birthed an Eatery

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Fact Check: ‘Millions’ in Losses at Central Elementary

Lisa Halverstadt | June 18, 2013 | Comments (3)

Culture Report: What’s Worth Remembering in 4,000 Years?

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When It’s Easier to Just Open a Restaurant

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