These were the most-read stories for the week of Sept. 12-18.
The Ticking Time Bomb in San Diego School Finances
With state finances in a shambles, San Diego Unified took a gamble on them getting better in a hurry. It’s looking less and less likely that gamble will pay off.
During Blackout, Unwelcome Sound on Radio: Static
KPBS went off the air during the blackout, the second time the station has lost power during a major news event since 2007. It’s vowing to make changes.
Medical Marijuana: What Mayoral Candidates Say
With a legal fight brewing over dispensaries in San Diego, here’s what those running for mayor say they’d do about medical marijuana.
Fact Check: The Loudest Neighborhood
Statement: “Those 5,600 signatures were more people than [San Diego’s Redistricting Commission] heard from the entire eight to 10 months of testimony they’ve taken, emails they’ve received, written comments they’ve received and other petitions from other communities they’ve received.” Determination: False.
Morning Report: L.A. Stadium Charges Ahead
Los Angeles stadium process speeds up, new crosswalk on dangerous street, a Filner fact check and more of the day’s top news.
Graphic: How San Diego Unified Spends Money
See why future funding cuts would likely impact classrooms and not only the school district’s administrative budget.
Fact Check: Who Pays for NFL Stadiums
Statement: “The average subsidy in the NFL is about 65 percent of the costs of a stadium is paid for by the public,” Chargers spokesman Mark Fabiani said Aug. 17 during a radio interview with KPBS. Determination: True.
A Dangerous City Heights Intersection’s New Crosswalk
Numerous pedestrian accidents along a stretch of road in San Diego’s Somali community convinced the city to install a crosswalk there.
Murders’ Rise Extends Countywide
A new report by Sandag shows San Diego isn’t the only local city reporting more murders than last year.
Morning Report: The Mayoral Marijuana Question
Court rules against Poway teacher, KPBS prepares for disaster, state senator gets snippy and the Gumby story is back.
Dagny Salas is the web editor at voiceofsandiego.org. You can contact her directly at dagny.salas@voiceofsandiego.org or 619.550.5669.
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