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Questions for Sandra Dijkstra

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People Publish

Del Mar literary agent ranks at top of field but worries about the impact that online publishing and the Kindle will have on the future of books.

» Interview by RANDY DOTINGA | Nov. 6

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We All Suffer, We All Must Pay

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Given that much of the state is at risk at one time or another of mudslides, floods, earthquakes, wildfires, or other disasters, it makes sense to ask all property owners to help pay for the emergency services they need at the level they deserve.


» By CHRISTINE KEHOE | Nov. 05


CARTOONS

America's Finest Architecture

The city's leaders build big for the future.

» Nov 5 -- 8:43 pm

From Letters

Voice of San Diego Letters: Voice MailSharing Was Never Really the Military's Strong Point

A Dual-use civilian-military operation of Miramar air strips is out. Lindbergh Field is a sticky issue; how about a new airport?

» Nov. 5 -- 8:22 pm

Maybe There Are No Bad Teachers to Fire?

San Diego Unified School District gets a report card, with unsurprising to somewhat-surprising results.

» Nov. 5 -- 1:05 am

The Hall

Zucchet Named Union Head

Ex-Councilman gets permanent job with Municipal Employees Association, the city's largest union

» Nov. 6

Schooled

School Employees Off to China Again

A nonprofit is picking up most of the costs to send San Diego Unified employees and one trustee to visit Chinese schools.

» Nov. 6

More Borrowers Behind

Percentage of those at least 90 days behind on mortgage payments rises to 8.3 percent in San Diego, up from 5 percent last year.

» Nov. 5 -- 12:04 pm

This Just In

Hunter, Filner: Damn Yankees

Two local congressmen are among just 17 in U.S. House of Representatives to oppose vote honoring World Series champs. » Nov. 6 -- 6:45 pm

Photo of the Day: Oh That Light

The early afternoon light finds its way into the frame. » Nov. 6 -- 5:01 pm

Zucchet Named Union Head

Ex-Councilman gets permanent job with Municipal Employees Association, the city's largest union. » Nov. 6 -- 3:27 pm



The beauty of antibiotics is that they cure people. But from an economic standpoint, when you cure someone, you lose the revenue they generate.

-- Joshua Fierer, UCSD professor of medicine and chief of infectious diseases at VA Medical Center, San Diego.

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Questions Over Special Tax Imperil Basic Neighborhood Services

A final ruling expected this week could throw into limbo Golden Hill and other city neighborhoods' ability to fund day-to-day maintenance services with special taxes collected from property owners.

» (Oct. 28)



Better Vibes, But Still No Spine in Biotech Investment

Biocom's annual investor conference was not the funereal affair it was last year, but it doesn't look like funders are again ready to take risks on the youngest of start-ups.

» (Oct. 28)




Financing Dulls L.A.'s Shining Stadium on a Hill

By LIAM DILLON

— Los Angeles NFL stadium project faces similar money questions as the Chargers' options in San Diego.


Who's Fighting the Superbugs?

By DAVID WASHBURN

— Big Pharma has largely bailed on the battle against deadly antibiotic-resistant bacteria, leaving the dire public health threat in the hands of small biotechs.


Frenzy, Deadlines and Price Increases Keep Market Murky

By KELLY BENNETT

— San Diego County's housing prices rose for the fourth straight month in August, reflecting increased momentum and the impact of federal incentives.


Voice reporters and editors make frequent appearances on local TV and radio programs. To see what's being said and where, click the links below.


After 25 Years, Scam Still Stings

By RANDY DOTINGA

— News of the death of famed local swindler J. David Dominelli, which reached San Diego this week, reminded victims of hard lessons learned.


A Barren Promise at the Border

By ROB DAVIS

— The new border fence's impacts in Border Field State Park and another federal reserve further east raise questions about the sincerity of the government's stated commitment to protect the environment.

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