The Morning Report
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These were the top stories for the week of May 9 – 15, 2011.
San Diego Police Are Watching You on Twitter
Major police departments across the state use the popular social media tool to connect with residents. San Diego police only use it to detect and investigate crimes.
The Chargers Stadium Consultant’s Quiet End
Eighteen months ago, San Diego hired a well-known consultant to help put together a Chargers stadium deal. He left without a trace.
KPBS Blows Up ‘These Days,’ Exiles Classical Music
Public radio station says it’s refocusing on information.
Police See ‘Unprecedented’ Spike in Misconduct Allegations
San Diego police announce a plan to more swiftly detect and punish officers who break the laws they’ve been sworn to uphold.
San Diego Schools’ Big Pink Slip Conundrum
When treasured teachers like Kelly Granfield are threatened, everyone agrees it’s a problem. But no one agrees on the solution.
Morning Report: SDPD Quietly Disbanded Anticorruption Unit
Police disbanded an anticorruption unit, a look into the haunting promises of the health care deal, and what we learned this week.
DA Absent from SEDC Embezzlement Case
Three years ago, Mayor Jerry Sanders asked Bonnie Dumanis to investigate SEDC. But the DA isn’t the one prosecuting the case.
Another Cop Accused of Criminal Misconduct
An officer was charged with kidnapping and rape today, adding to a string of recent misconduct allegations that Police Chief Bill Lansdowne has promised to address internally.
Fact Check: Chula Vista’s Dwindling Police Ranks
Statement: Chula Vista has the fewest police officers per capita in San Diego County, Chula Vista Taxpayers Association president Larry Breitfelder
City Attorney to Council: Butt Out
Jan Goldsmith reminds City Council it has no role in redistricting after Councilwoman Lorie Zapf attempts to influence the process.
Grant Barrett, engagement editor for voiceofsandiego.org: grant@voiceofsandiego.org or (619) 550-5666 or @grantbarrett on Twitter.