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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.

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.

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Most Popular: May 25-31

These were the most-read stories for the week of May 25-31.

What the Broad Prize Officials Are Looking for at SD Unified

The committee has a list of 72 indicators it uses to weigh success in closing the achievement gap.

‘Maybe We Should’ve Waited’

A former outreach worker for Connections Housing said she still worries about the building’s residents, and wonders whether the project opened its doors too soon.

The Major Casualties of #FilnerEverywhere: Mayoral Schedulers

Three staffers who handled Mayor Bob Filner's schedule left the mayor's office after just weeks on the job.

Doubling Down in District 4: Fact Check TV

A Labor Council mailer insinuated District 4 City Council candidate Dwayne Crenshaw was fired from a nonprofit for mismanaging cash.

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.

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.

Morning Report: Shining a Light on Street Light Options

Food stamp showdown, great benefits for school board members, Big Stench gets a fizzy treatment and the Great Bad Service Debate.

VOSD Radio: How the Mayor’s Implementing His Planning Vision

Scott Lewis and Andrew Keatts recap recent news reported by VOSD.

A Closer Look at School Board Trustees’ Day Jobs

In the latest edition of Fact Check TV, Scott Lewis and Lisa Halverstadt took a closer look at trustees' day jobs to find out whether San Diego Unified school board president John Lee Evans' claim is true.

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Fact Check: ‘Millions’ in Losses at Central Elementary

When It’s Easier to Just Open a Restaurant

Most Popular: May 25-31

What the Broad Prize Officials Are Looking for at SD Unified

‘Maybe We Should’ve Waited’

The Major Casualties of #FilnerEverywhere: Mayoral Schedulers

Doubling Down in District 4: Fact Check TV

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

Streaking Padres Outlast Giants in 13 Innings

Morning Report: Shining a Light on Street Light Options

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A Closer Look at School Board Trustees’ Day Jobs

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Fact Check: ‘Millions’ in Losses at Central Elementary

Lisa Halverstadt | 3 hours ago | Comments (0)

When It’s Easier to Just Open a Restaurant

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Most Popular: May 25-31

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What the Broad Prize Officials Are Looking for at SD Unified

Christie Ritter | May 24, 2013 | Comments (5)

‘Maybe We Should’ve Waited’

Kelly Bennett | May 22, 2013 | Comments (14)

The Major Casualties of #FilnerEverywhere: Mayoral Schedulers

Lisa Halverstadt | May 21, 2013 | Comments (6)

Doubling Down in District 4: Fact Check TV

Lisa Halverstadt | May 20, 2013 | Comments (0)

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

Kelly Bennett | 4 hours ago | Comments (0)

Streaking Padres Outlast Giants in 13 Innings

Beau Lynott | 10 hours ago | Comments (1)

Morning Report: Shining a Light on Street Light Options

Randy Dotinga | 13 hours ago | Comments (0)

VOSD Radio: How the Mayor’s Implementing His Planning Vision

Dagny Salas | June 17, 2013 | Comments (0)

A Closer Look at School Board Trustees’ Day Jobs

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