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These were the most-read stories for the week of June 4-10.
1. U-T Writer Wonders If He Got Sacked for Being Obstructionist
Sports writer Tim Sullivan says no one’s told him why he got the boot, but he thinks it might be for his stance on the Chargers stadium.
2. The Curious Voter’s Guide to the City Election
At last, it’s showtime! Let us help you get caught up on the issues and candidates.
By eschewing the traditional moderates, San Diegans have set up a rare partisan battle in the November mayoral election.
4. Concessions or Not, Teachers Will Get Raises Next Year
A furious battle over whether the teachers union should make concessions on promised pay raises belies a simple fact: Even with concessions, no teachers will see their pay decrease.
5. The 5 Dramas to Follow on Election Night
No matter who gets the second spot in the mayor’s race in November, it will have major implications beyond San Diego.
6. Morning Report: It’s Right vs. Left in Battle for Mayor
It’ll be a classic ideological battle for mayor, mad props due the props (they win big), council fight looms and voters (some of them) speak out.
7. The New Republican Coalition Is Validated
Now, is it strong enough to take over San Diego City Hall?
8. Filner Edging Out Fletcher in Early Returns; DeMaio in First
Proposition B, the 401(k) initiative looks strong, as does Proposition A, the ban on union-friendly contracting.
9. Pension Reform Initiative Prevails
Now the measure faces great uncertainty in the courtroom and in how it’s implemented at City Hall.
10. Morning Report: For SD Teachers, Raises No Matter What
Proposition Money, reactions to mysterious columnist firing at U-T, Tri-City might be de-wacko’ed, and SD’s indie mayors.
Dagny Salas is the web editor at Voice of San Diego. You can contact her directly at dagny.salas@voiceofsandiego.org or 619.550.5669.
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