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Here are the annual performance ratings in every district in San Diego County"> <div class="image-wrapper"><img alt="The dashboard is California’s way of rating school quality and its main accountability measure for schools." title="The dashboard is California’s way of rating school quality and its main accountability measure for schools." subtitle="" class="lazyload size-feature_small" data-sizes="auto" data-src="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/sut-l-ai-schools-014.jpg?w=132" data-srcset="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/sut-l-ai-schools-014.jpg?w=132 140w" ></div> </a> </figure> <div class="article-info"> <h3 class="subscriber-only-tag">SUBSCRIBER ONLY</h3> <header> <h2 class="entry-title"> <div class="entry-section"><a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/news/education/">Education | </a></div> <a class="article-title" href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/11/21/here-are-the-annual-performance-ratings-for-san-diego-county-school-districts/" title="How are local schools doing? Here are the annual performance ratings in every district in San Diego County"> <span class="dfm-title premium"> How are local schools doing? Here are the annual performance ratings in every district in San Diego County </span> </a> </h2>  <div class="entry-meta"> <div class="byline">By <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/author/kristen-taketa/">Kristen Taketa</a></div> <time datetime="2024-11-22 10:06:18">November 22, 2024 at 10:06 a.m.</time> </div> </header> <div class="excerpt"> The dashboard is California’s way of rating school quality and its main accountability measure for schools. </div> </div> </article> <article class=" tag-search-view archive-view has-image post-9126079 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-latest-headlines category-local-news category-local-politics category-news category-politics tag-top-stories-sdut tag-watchdog" data-id="9126079" data-timestamp="1732119093" > <figure> <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/11/20/council-approves-new-san-diego-ethics-commission-executive/" title="Council approves new San Diego Ethics Commission executive" class=""></a> <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/11/20/council-approves-new-san-diego-ethics-commission-executive/" title="Council approves new San Diego Ethics Commission executive"> <div class="image-wrapper"><img alt="Bryn Kirvin is scheduled to begin in January, ahead of outgoing executive director Sharon Spivak's retirement." title="Bryn Kirvin is scheduled to begin in January, ahead of outgoing executive director Sharon Spivak's retirement." subtitle="" class="lazyload size-feature_small" data-sizes="auto" data-src="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/SUT-L-Ethics-Executive-Kirvin.jpg?w=126" data-srcset="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/SUT-L-Ethics-Executive-Kirvin.jpg?w=126 140w" ></div> </a> </figure> <div class="article-info"> <header> <h2 class="entry-title"> <div class="entry-section"><a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/news/">News | </a></div> <a class="article-title" href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/11/20/council-approves-new-san-diego-ethics-commission-executive/" title="Council approves new San Diego Ethics Commission executive"> <span class="dfm-title metered"> Council approves new San Diego Ethics Commission executive </span> </a> </h2>  <div class="entry-meta"> <div class="byline">By <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/author/jeff-mcdonald/">Jeff McDonald</a></div> <time datetime="2024-11-20 16:43:27">November 20, 2024 at 4:43 p.m.</time> </div> </header> <div class="excerpt"> Bryn Kirvin is scheduled to begin in January, ahead of outgoing executive director Sharon Spivak's... </div> </div> </article> <article class=" tag-search-view archive-view has-image post-9122428 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-crime-public-safety category-latest-headlines category-local-news category-news tag-top-stories-sdut tag-watchdog" data-id="9122428" data-timestamp="1731819626" > <figure> <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/11/17/more-often-than-not-san-diego-sheriff-probation-chief-reject-or-delay-oversight-board-recommendations/" title="More often than not, San Diego sheriff, probation chief reject or delay oversight board recommendations" class=""></a> <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/11/17/more-often-than-not-san-diego-sheriff-probation-chief-reject-or-delay-oversight-board-recommendations/" title="More often than not, San Diego sheriff, probation chief reject or delay oversight board recommendations"> <div class="image-wrapper"><img alt="Over nearly five years, the Citizens' Law Enforcement Review Board issued 91 formal recommendations. Only 34 have been accepted, a new analysis finds." title="Over nearly five years, the Citizens' Law Enforcement Review Board issued 91 formal recommendations. Only 34 have been accepted, a new analysis finds." subtitle="" class="lazyload size-feature_small" data-sizes="auto" data-src="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/SUT-L-CLERB-MEETING-022.jpg?w=132" data-srcset="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/SUT-L-CLERB-MEETING-022.jpg?w=132 140w" ></div> </a> </figure> <div class="article-info"> <header> <h2 class="entry-title"> <div class="entry-section"><a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/news/">News | </a></div> <a class="article-title" href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/11/17/more-often-than-not-san-diego-sheriff-probation-chief-reject-or-delay-oversight-board-recommendations/" title="More often than not, San Diego sheriff, probation chief reject or delay oversight board recommendations"> <span class="dfm-title metered"> More often than not, San Diego sheriff, probation chief reject or delay oversight board recommendations </span> </a> </h2>  <div class="entry-meta"> <div class="byline">By <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/author/jeff-mcdonald/">Jeff McDonald</a></div> <time datetime="2024-11-17 05:00:46">November 17, 2024 at 5:00 a.m.</time> </div> </header> <div class="excerpt"> Over nearly five years, the Citizens' Law Enforcement Review Board issued 91 formal recommendations. Only... </div> </div> </article> <article class=" tag-search-view archive-view has-image post-9122423 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-election category-latest-headlines category-local-news category-local-politics category-news category-politics tag-top-stories-sdut tag-watchdog" data-id="9122423" data-timestamp="1731819606" > <figure> <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/11/17/more-voters-lower-turnout-deeper-divides-what-the-data-say-about-san-diego-countys-political-preferences/" title="More voters, lower turnout, deeper divides: What the numbers say about San Diego County’s political preferences" class=""></a> <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/11/17/more-voters-lower-turnout-deeper-divides-what-the-data-say-about-san-diego-countys-political-preferences/" title="More voters, lower turnout, deeper divides: What the numbers say about San Diego County’s political preferences"> <div class="image-wrapper"><img alt="Ballots are still being counted, but voter registration and turnout data offer clues to help explain election outcomes. Here's what our analysis found." title="Ballots are still being counted, but voter registration and turnout data offer clues to help explain election outcomes. Here's what our analysis found." subtitle="" class="lazyload size-feature_small" data-sizes="auto" data-src="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/SUT-L-COUNTY-VOTER-thumb.jpg?w=140" data-srcset="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/SUT-L-COUNTY-VOTER-thumb.jpg?w=140 140w" ></div> </a> </figure> <div class="article-info"> <h3 class="subscriber-only-tag">SUBSCRIBER ONLY</h3> <header> <h2 class="entry-title"> <div class="entry-section"><a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/news/politics/">Politics | </a></div> <a class="article-title" href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/11/17/more-voters-lower-turnout-deeper-divides-what-the-data-say-about-san-diego-countys-political-preferences/" title="More voters, lower turnout, deeper divides: What the numbers say about San Diego County’s political preferences"> <span class="dfm-title premium"> More voters, lower turnout, deeper divides: What the numbers say about San Diego County’s political preferences </span> </a> </h2>  <div class="entry-meta"> <div class="byline">By <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/author/kristen-taketa/">Kristen Taketa</a></div> <time datetime="2024-11-20 11:54:46">November 20, 2024 at 11:54 a.m.</time> </div> </header> <div class="excerpt"> Ballots are still being counted, but voter registration and turnout data offer clues to help... </div> </div> </article> <article class=" tag-search-view archive-view has-image post-9120293 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-crime-public-safety category-latest-headlines category-local-news category-news tag-top-stories-sdut tag-watchdog" data-id="9120293" data-timestamp="1731575030" > <figure> <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/11/14/their-children-died-in-jail-5-years-ago-they-want-county-supervisors-to-beef-up-oversight/" title="Their children died in jail 5 years ago. They want county supervisors to beef up oversight." class=""></a> <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/11/14/their-children-died-in-jail-5-years-ago-they-want-county-supervisors-to-beef-up-oversight/" title="Their children died in jail 5 years ago. They want county supervisors to beef up oversight."> <div class="image-wrapper"><img alt="'These two deaths are the tip of the iceberg of neglect, apathy, and deliberate indifference,' the families say in their letter." title="'These two deaths are the tip of the iceberg of neglect, apathy, and deliberate indifference,' the families say in their letter." subtitle="" class="lazyload size-feature_small" data-sizes="auto" data-src="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/SUT-L-JAIL-DEATHS_004.jpg?w=132" data-srcset="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/SUT-L-JAIL-DEATHS_004.jpg?w=132 140w" ></div> </a> </figure> <div class="article-info"> <header> <h2 class="entry-title"> <div class="entry-section"><a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/news/">News | </a></div> <a class="article-title" href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/11/14/their-children-died-in-jail-5-years-ago-they-want-county-supervisors-to-beef-up-oversight/" title="Their children died in jail 5 years ago. They want county supervisors to beef up oversight."> <span class="dfm-title metered"> Their children died in jail 5 years ago. They want county supervisors to beef up oversight. </span> </a> </h2>  <div class="entry-meta"> <div class="byline">By <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/author/kelly-davis/">Kelly Davis</a></div> <time datetime="2024-11-14 09:04:03">November 14, 2024 at 9:04 a.m.</time> </div> </header> <div class="excerpt"> 'These two deaths are the tip of the iceberg of neglect, apathy, and deliberate indifference,'... </div> </div> </article> <article class=" tag-search-view archive-view has-image post-9116817 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-crime-public-safety category-latest-headlines category-local-news category-news tag-top-stories-sdut tag-watchdog" data-id="9116817" data-timestamp="1731301210" > <figure> <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/11/11/frustrating-fights-over-records-spurious-denials-oversight-panel-says-sheriff-wont-turn-over-death-documents/" title="‘Frustrating’ fights, ‘spurious’ denials: Oversight panel says sheriff won’t turn over death records" class=""></a> <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/11/11/frustrating-fights-over-records-spurious-denials-oversight-panel-says-sheriff-wont-turn-over-death-documents/" title="‘Frustrating’ fights, ‘spurious’ denials: Oversight panel says sheriff won’t turn over death records"> <div class="image-wrapper"><img alt="It's the latest dispute between the law enforcement agency and the civilian office that monitors its practices." title="It's the latest dispute between the law enforcement agency and the civilian office that monitors its practices." subtitle="" class="lazyload size-feature_small" data-sizes="auto" data-src="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/SUT-L-CLERB-MEETING-018_16787c.jpg?w=132" data-srcset="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/SUT-L-CLERB-MEETING-018_16787c.jpg?w=132 140w" ></div> </a> </figure> <div class="article-info"> <header> <h2 class="entry-title"> <div class="entry-section"><a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/news/">News | </a></div> <a class="article-title" href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/11/11/frustrating-fights-over-records-spurious-denials-oversight-panel-says-sheriff-wont-turn-over-death-documents/" title="‘Frustrating’ fights, ‘spurious’ denials: Oversight panel says sheriff won’t turn over death records"> <span class="dfm-title metered"> ‘Frustrating’ fights, ‘spurious’ denials: Oversight panel says sheriff won’t turn over death records </span> </a> </h2>  <div class="entry-meta"> <div class="byline">By <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/author/kelly-davis/">Kelly Davis</a></div> <time datetime="2024-11-11 07:14:59">November 11, 2024 at 7:14 a.m.</time> </div> </header> <div class="excerpt"> It's the latest dispute between the law enforcement agency and the civilian office that monitors... </div> </div> </article> <article class=" tag-search-view archive-view has-image post-9116425 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-crime-public-safety category-latest-headlines category-local-news category-news tag-top-stories-sdut tag-watchdog" data-id="9116425" data-timestamp="1731214833" > <figure> <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/11/10/san-diego-sheriff-is-raising-millions-from-people-in-jail-but-details-are-scant-on-revenue-and-spending/" title="San Diego sheriff is raising millions from people in jail — but details are scant on revenue and spending" class=""></a> <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/11/10/san-diego-sheriff-is-raising-millions-from-people-in-jail-but-details-are-scant-on-revenue-and-spending/" title="San Diego sheriff is raising millions from people in jail — but details are scant on revenue and spending"> <div class="image-wrapper"><img alt="The office does not generally disclose spending details for the incarcerated persons welfare fund, which is the pool of income derived from jail-commissary profits." title="The office does not generally disclose spending details for the incarcerated persons welfare fund, which is the pool of income derived from jail-commissary profits." subtitle="" class="lazyload size-feature_small" data-sizes="auto" data-src="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/SUT-L-ICON-Sheriff-4.jpg?w=132" data-srcset="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/SUT-L-ICON-Sheriff-4.jpg?w=132 140w" ></div> </a> </figure> <div class="article-info"> <header> <h2 class="entry-title"> <div class="entry-section"><a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/news/">News | </a></div> <a class="article-title" href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/11/10/san-diego-sheriff-is-raising-millions-from-people-in-jail-but-details-are-scant-on-revenue-and-spending/" title="San Diego sheriff is raising millions from people in jail — but details are scant on revenue and spending"> <span class="dfm-title metered"> San Diego sheriff is raising millions from people in jail — but details are scant on revenue and spending </span> </a> </h2>  <div class="entry-meta"> <div class="byline">By <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/author/jeff-mcdonald/">Jeff McDonald</a></div> <time datetime="2024-11-10 05:01:23">November 10, 2024 at 5:01 a.m.</time> </div> </header> <div class="excerpt"> The office does not generally disclose spending details for the incarcerated persons welfare fund, which... </div> </div> </article> <article class=" tag-search-view archive-view has-image post-9115443 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-election category-latest-headlines category-local-news category-local-politics category-news category-politics tag-top-stories-sdut tag-watchdog" data-id="9115443" data-timestamp="1731070772" > <figure> <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/11/08/criminal-prosecutor-tapped-to-lead-san-diego-ethics-panel-as-voters-hand-it-more-power/" title="Criminal prosecutor tapped to lead San Diego ethics panel, as voters hand it more power" class=""></a> <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/11/08/criminal-prosecutor-tapped-to-lead-san-diego-ethics-panel-as-voters-hand-it-more-power/" title="Criminal prosecutor tapped to lead San Diego ethics panel, as voters hand it more power"> <div class="image-wrapper"><img alt="Bryn Kirvin could succeed Sharon Spivak, just after voters chose to bolster its independence by passing Measure D." title="Bryn Kirvin could succeed Sharon Spivak, just after voters chose to bolster its independence by passing Measure D." subtitle="" class="lazyload size-feature_small" data-sizes="auto" data-src="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/SUT-L-Ethics-Executive-Kirvin.jpg?w=126" data-srcset="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/SUT-L-Ethics-Executive-Kirvin.jpg?w=126 140w" ></div> </a> </figure> <div class="article-info"> <header> <h2 class="entry-title"> <div class="entry-section"><a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/news/">News | </a></div> <a class="article-title" href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/11/08/criminal-prosecutor-tapped-to-lead-san-diego-ethics-panel-as-voters-hand-it-more-power/" title="Criminal prosecutor tapped to lead San Diego ethics panel, as voters hand it more power"> <span class="dfm-title metered"> Criminal prosecutor tapped to lead San Diego ethics panel, as voters hand it more power </span> </a> </h2>  <div class="entry-meta"> <div class="byline">By <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/author/jeff-mcdonald/">Jeff McDonald</a></div> <time datetime="2024-11-08 14:38:11">November 8, 2024 at 2:38 p.m.</time> </div> </header> <div class="excerpt"> Bryn Kirvin could succeed Sharon Spivak, just after voters chose to bolster its independence by... </div> </div> </article> <article class=" tag-search-view archive-view has-image post-9106903 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-courts category-crime-public-safety category-latest-headlines category-local-news category-news tag-top-stories-sdut tag-watchdog" data-id="9106903" data-timestamp="1730696424" > <figure> <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/11/04/six-years-after-young-mans-death-in-jail-county-agrees-to-pay-5m-just-before-trial/" title="Nearly 6 years after man’s death in jail, county agrees to pay $5M just before trial" class=""></a> <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/11/04/six-years-after-young-mans-death-in-jail-county-agrees-to-pay-5m-just-before-trial/" title="Nearly 6 years after man’s death in jail, county agrees to pay $5M just before trial"> <div class="image-wrapper"><img alt="Michael Wilson, 32, went days without the heart medication he relied on for a lifelong condition. His family's lawyer said the case could have settled far sooner for less." title="Michael Wilson, 32, went days without the heart medication he relied on for a lifelong condition. His family's lawyer said the case could have settled far sooner for less." subtitle="" class="lazyload size-feature_small" data-sizes="auto" data-src="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/SUT-L-michael-wilson-02.jpg?w=132" data-srcset="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/SUT-L-michael-wilson-02.jpg?w=132 140w" ></div> </a> </figure> <div class="article-info"> <header> <h2 class="entry-title"> <div class="entry-section"><a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/news/">News | </a></div> <a class="article-title" href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/11/04/six-years-after-young-mans-death-in-jail-county-agrees-to-pay-5m-just-before-trial/" title="Nearly 6 years after man’s death in jail, county agrees to pay $5M just before trial"> <span class="dfm-title metered"> Nearly 6 years after man’s death in jail, county agrees to pay $5M just before trial </span> </a> </h2>  <div class="entry-meta"> <div class="byline">By <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/author/kelly-davis/">Kelly Davis</a></div> <time datetime="2024-11-04 14:27:32">November 4, 2024 at 2:27 p.m.</time> </div> </header> <div class="excerpt"> Michael Wilson, 32, went days without the heart medication he relied on for a lifelong... </div> </div> </article> <article class=" tag-search-view archive-view has-image post-9105636 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-education category-election category-latest-headlines category-local-news category-local-politics category-news category-politics tag-top-stories-sdut tag-watchdog" data-id="9105636" data-timestamp="1730523653" > <figure> <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/11/02/flouting-irs-rules-carlsbad-church-gave-1900-to-school-board-candidates-and-urged-worshipers-to-as-well/" title="Flouting IRS rules, Carlsbad church gave $1,900 to school board candidates, and also urged worshipers to donate" class=""></a> <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/11/02/flouting-irs-rules-carlsbad-church-gave-1900-to-school-board-candidates-and-urged-worshipers-to-as-well/" title="Flouting IRS rules, Carlsbad church gave $1,900 to school board candidates, and also urged worshipers to donate"> <div class="image-wrapper"><img alt="The pastor of The Mission Church also urged his congregation to vote for and financially support the two candidates during a sermon" title="The pastor of The Mission Church also urged his congregation to vote for and financially support the two candidates during a sermon" subtitle="" class="lazyload size-feature_small" data-sizes="auto" data-src="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/SUT-L-carlsbad-dei-plan-ncc-005-1.jpg?w=133" data-srcset="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/SUT-L-carlsbad-dei-plan-ncc-005-1.jpg?w=133 140w" ></div> </a> </figure> <div class="article-info"> <h3 class="subscriber-only-tag">SUBSCRIBER ONLY</h3> <header> <h2 class="entry-title"> <div class="entry-section"><a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/news/">News | </a></div> <a class="article-title" href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/11/02/flouting-irs-rules-carlsbad-church-gave-1900-to-school-board-candidates-and-urged-worshipers-to-as-well/" title="Flouting IRS rules, Carlsbad church gave $1,900 to school board candidates, and also urged worshipers to donate"> <span class="dfm-title premium"> Flouting IRS rules, Carlsbad church gave $1,900 to school board candidates, and also urged worshipers to donate </span> </a> </h2>  <div class="entry-meta"> <div class="byline">By <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/author/kristen-taketa/">Kristen Taketa</a></div> <time datetime="2024-11-04 10:38:08">November 4, 2024 at 10:38 a.m.</time> </div> </header> <div class="excerpt"> The pastor of The Mission Church also urged his congregation to vote for and financially... </div> </div> </article> <article class=" tag-search-view archive-view has-image post-9104589 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-courts category-crime-public-safety category-latest-headlines category-local-news category-news tag-top-stories-sdut tag-watchdog" data-id="9104589" data-timestamp="1730437233" > <figure> <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/11/01/lawsuit-says-probation-officers-abused-16-year-old-boy-in-juvenile-detention/" title="Lawsuit says probation officers abused 16-year-old boy in juvenile detention" class=""></a> <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/11/01/lawsuit-says-probation-officers-abused-16-year-old-boy-in-juvenile-detention/" title="Lawsuit says probation officers abused 16-year-old boy in juvenile detention"> <div class="image-wrapper"><img alt="His attorney says the county failed to protect the boy from being abused by two different officers back in 2012 on several separate occasions." title="His attorney says the county failed to protect the boy from being abused by two different officers back in 2012 on several separate occasions." subtitle="" class="lazyload size-feature_small" data-sizes="auto" data-src="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/SUT-L-barrett-camp-jbg-0205.jpg?w=140" data-srcset="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/SUT-L-barrett-camp-jbg-0205.jpg?w=140 140w" ></div> </a> </figure> <div class="article-info"> <header> <h2 class="entry-title"> <div class="entry-section"><a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/news/">News | </a></div> <a class="article-title" href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/11/01/lawsuit-says-probation-officers-abused-16-year-old-boy-in-juvenile-detention/" title="Lawsuit says probation officers abused 16-year-old boy in juvenile detention"> <span class="dfm-title metered"> Lawsuit says probation officers abused 16-year-old boy in juvenile detention </span> </a> </h2>  <div class="entry-meta"> <div class="byline">By <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/author/kristen-taketa/">Kristen Taketa</a></div> <time datetime="2024-11-01 05:00:48">November 1, 2024 at 5:00 a.m.</time> </div> </header> <div class="excerpt"> His attorney says the county failed to protect the boy from being abused by two... </div> </div> </article> <article class=" tag-search-view archive-view has-image post-9104293 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-election category-latest-headlines category-local-news category-local-politics category-news category-politics category-transportation tag-top-stories-sdut tag-watchdog" data-id="9104293" data-timestamp="1730391963" > <figure> <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/10/31/state-election-regulators-investigating-desmonds-work-opposing-measure-g/" title="State election regulators investigating Desmond’s work opposing Measure G" class=""></a> <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/10/31/state-election-regulators-investigating-desmonds-work-opposing-measure-g/" title="State election regulators investigating Desmond’s work opposing Measure G"> <div class="image-wrapper"><img alt="In a letter released Thursday, the California Fair Political Practices Commission confirmed it's moving forward on a complaint filed against the North County supervisor last month." title="In a letter released Thursday, the California Fair Political Practices Commission confirmed it's moving forward on a complaint filed against the North County supervisor last month." subtitle="" class="lazyload size-feature_small" data-sizes="auto" data-src="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/sut-l-desmond-border.jpg?w=132" data-srcset="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/sut-l-desmond-border.jpg?w=132 140w" ></div> </a> </figure> <div class="article-info"> <header> <h2 class="entry-title"> <div class="entry-section"><a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/news/">News | </a></div> <a class="article-title" href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/10/31/state-election-regulators-investigating-desmonds-work-opposing-measure-g/" title="State election regulators investigating Desmond’s work opposing Measure G"> <span class="dfm-title metered"> State election regulators investigating Desmond’s work opposing Measure G </span> </a> </h2>  <div class="entry-meta"> <div class="byline">By <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/author/jeff-mcdonald/">Jeff McDonald</a></div> <time datetime="2024-11-01 06:23:30">November 1, 2024 at 6:23 a.m.</time> </div> </header> <div class="excerpt"> In a letter released Thursday, the California Fair Political Practices Commission confirmed it's moving forward... </div> </div> </article> <article class=" tag-search-view archive-view has-image post-9097824 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-business category-local-politics category-news category-politics category-real-estate tag-top-stories-sdut tag-watchdog" data-id="9097824" data-timestamp="1730005259" > <figure> <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/10/27/two-remaining-bidders-in-race-to-remake-101-ash-st-each-have-deep-political-ties/" title="Two remaining bidders in race to remake 101 Ash St. each have deep political ties" class=""></a> <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/10/27/two-remaining-bidders-in-race-to-remake-101-ash-st-each-have-deep-political-ties/" title="Two remaining bidders in race to remake 101 Ash St. each have deep political ties"> <div class="image-wrapper"><img alt="One has contributed thousands to the mayor's re-election. The other is run by one of his appointees." title="One has contributed thousands to the mayor's re-election. The other is run by one of his appointees." subtitle="" class="lazyload size-feature_small" data-sizes="auto" data-src="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/sut-l-ash-001.jpg?w=132" data-srcset="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/sut-l-ash-001.jpg?w=132 140w" ></div> </a> </figure> <div class="article-info"> <h3 class="subscriber-only-tag">SUBSCRIBER ONLY</h3> <header> <h2 class="entry-title"> <a class="article-title" href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/10/27/two-remaining-bidders-in-race-to-remake-101-ash-st-each-have-deep-political-ties/" title="Two remaining bidders in race to remake 101 Ash St. each have deep political ties"> <span class="dfm-title premium"> Two remaining bidders in race to remake 101 Ash St. each have deep political ties </span> </a> </h2>  <div class="entry-meta"> <div class="byline">By <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/author/jeff-mcdonald/">Jeff McDonald</a></div> <time datetime="2024-10-28 07:27:39">October 28, 2024 at 7:27 a.m.</time> </div> </header> <div class="excerpt"> One has contributed thousands to the mayor's re-election. The other is run by one of... </div> </div> </article> <article class=" tag-search-view archive-view has-image post-9097835 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-crime-public-safety category-latest-headlines category-local-news category-news tag-top-stories-sdut tag-watchdog" data-id="9097835" data-timestamp="1730005246" > <figure> <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/10/27/she-could-have-had-a-chance-to-live-family-of-woman-who-died-in-jail-rallies-for-reform-on-her-birthday/" title="‘She could have had a chance to live’: Family of woman who died in jail rallies for reform on her birthday" class=""></a> <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/10/27/she-could-have-had-a-chance-to-live-family-of-woman-who-died-in-jail-rallies-for-reform-on-her-birthday/" title="‘She could have had a chance to live’: Family of woman who died in jail rallies for reform on her birthday"> <div class="image-wrapper"><img alt="Four days went by before Vianna Granillo, who would have been 28 on Saturday, was placed on the jail's drug withdrawal protocol." title="Four days went by before Vianna Granillo, who would have been 28 on Saturday, was placed on the jail's drug withdrawal protocol." subtitle="" class="lazyload size-feature_small" data-sizes="auto" data-src="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/sut-l-vianna-granillo-01.jpg?w=132" data-srcset="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/sut-l-vianna-granillo-01.jpg?w=132 140w" ></div> </a> </figure> <div class="article-info"> <header> <h2 class="entry-title"> <div class="entry-section"><a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/news/">News | </a></div> <a class="article-title" href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/10/27/she-could-have-had-a-chance-to-live-family-of-woman-who-died-in-jail-rallies-for-reform-on-her-birthday/" title="‘She could have had a chance to live’: Family of woman who died in jail rallies for reform on her birthday"> <span class="dfm-title metered"> ‘She could have had a chance to live’: Family of woman who died in jail rallies for reform on her birthday </span> </a> </h2>  <div class="entry-meta"> <div class="byline">By <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/author/kelly-davis/">Kelly Davis</a></div> <time datetime="2024-10-27 13:01:41">October 27, 2024 at 1:01 p.m.</time> </div> </header> <div class="excerpt"> Four days went by before Vianna Granillo, who would have been 28 on Saturday, was... </div> </div> </article> <article class=" tag-search-view archive-view has-image post-9097319 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-courts category-latest-headlines category-local-news category-news tag-top-stories-sdut tag-watchdog" data-id="9097319" data-timestamp="1729880164" > <figure> <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/10/25/state-appeals-court-rejects-taxpayer-lawsuit-challenging-101-ash-st-lease/" title="State appeals court rejects taxpayer lawsuit challenging 101 Ash St. lease" class=""></a> <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/10/25/state-appeals-court-rejects-taxpayer-lawsuit-challenging-101-ash-st-lease/" title="State appeals court rejects taxpayer lawsuit challenging 101 Ash St. lease"> <div class="image-wrapper"><img alt="The judges said the issue was no longer debatable because the city had decided to buy out the lease and settle a civil lawsuit." title="The judges said the issue was no longer debatable because the city had decided to buy out the lease and settle a civil lawsuit." subtitle="" class="lazyload size-feature_small" data-sizes="auto" data-src="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/SUT-L-ASH-STREET-003.jpg?w=132" data-srcset="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/SUT-L-ASH-STREET-003.jpg?w=132 140w" ></div> </a> </figure> <div class="article-info"> <header> <h2 class="entry-title"> <div class="entry-section"><a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/news/">News | </a></div> <a class="article-title" href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/10/25/state-appeals-court-rejects-taxpayer-lawsuit-challenging-101-ash-st-lease/" title="State appeals court rejects taxpayer lawsuit challenging 101 Ash St. lease"> <span class="dfm-title metered"> State appeals court rejects taxpayer lawsuit challenging 101 Ash St. lease </span> </a> </h2>  <div class="entry-meta"> <div class="byline">By <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/author/jeff-mcdonald/">Jeff McDonald</a></div> <time datetime="2024-10-25 19:01:45">October 25, 2024 at 7:01 p.m.</time> </div> </header> <div class="excerpt"> The judges said the issue was no longer debatable because the city had decided to... </div> </div> </article> <article class=" tag-search-view archive-view has-image post-9096618 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-latest-headlines category-local-news category-local-politics category-news category-politics tag-top-stories-sdut tag-watchdog" data-id="9096618" data-timestamp="1729832417" > <figure> <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/10/25/a-dozen-years-after-first-reports-san-diego-may-adopt-recommendations-to-prevent-disastrous-real-estate-deals/" title="A dozen years after first reports, San Diego may adopt recommendations to prevent disastrous real estate deals" class=""></a> <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/10/25/a-dozen-years-after-first-reports-san-diego-may-adopt-recommendations-to-prevent-disastrous-real-estate-deals/" title="A dozen years after first reports, San Diego may adopt recommendations to prevent disastrous real estate deals"> <div class="image-wrapper"><img alt="City audits dating back to 2012 advise policy changes to prevent failures like that on 101 Ash St. Among them: requiring an independent appraisal before any major transaction." title="City audits dating back to 2012 advise policy changes to prevent failures like that on 101 Ash St. Among them: requiring an independent appraisal before any major transaction." subtitle="" class="lazyload size-feature_small" data-sizes="auto" data-src="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/sut-l-ash-003.jpg?w=132" data-srcset="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/sut-l-ash-003.jpg?w=132 140w" ></div> </a> </figure> <div class="article-info"> <header> <h2 class="entry-title"> <div class="entry-section"><a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/news/">News | </a></div> <a class="article-title" href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/10/25/a-dozen-years-after-first-reports-san-diego-may-adopt-recommendations-to-prevent-disastrous-real-estate-deals/" title="A dozen years after first reports, San Diego may adopt recommendations to prevent disastrous real estate deals"> <span class="dfm-title metered"> A dozen years after first reports, San Diego may adopt recommendations to prevent disastrous real estate deals </span> </a> </h2>  <div class="entry-meta"> <div class="byline">By <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/author/jeff-mcdonald/">Jeff McDonald</a></div> <time datetime="2024-10-27 16:22:44">October 27, 2024 at 4:22 p.m.</time> </div> </header> <div class="excerpt"> City audits dating back to 2012 advise policy changes to prevent failures like that on... </div> </div> </article> <article class=" tag-search-view archive-view has-image post-9096550 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-courts category-crime-public-safety category-latest-headlines category-local-news category-news tag-top-stories-sdut tag-watchdog" data-id="9096550" data-timestamp="1729793225" > <figure> <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/10/24/they-took-away-the-love-of-my-life-widow-sues-over-diabetic-mans-death-in-san-diego-jail/" title="‘They took away the love of my life’: Widow sues over diabetic man’s death in San Diego jail" class=""></a> <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/10/24/they-took-away-the-love-of-my-life-widow-sues-over-diabetic-mans-death-in-san-diego-jail/" title="‘They took away the love of my life’: Widow sues over diabetic man’s death in San Diego jail"> <div class="image-wrapper"><img alt="Last month, the county Medical Examiner took the unusual step of ruling Keith Galen Bach’s death a homicide, citing neglect." title="Last month, the county Medical Examiner took the unusual step of ruling Keith Galen Bach’s death a homicide, citing neglect." subtitle="" class="lazyload size-feature_small" data-sizes="auto" data-src="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/SUT-L-Jail-Death-4.jpg?w=115" data-srcset="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/SUT-L-Jail-Death-4.jpg?w=115 140w" ></div> </a> </figure> <div class="article-info"> <header> <h2 class="entry-title"> <div class="entry-section"><a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/news/">News | </a></div> <a class="article-title" href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/10/24/they-took-away-the-love-of-my-life-widow-sues-over-diabetic-mans-death-in-san-diego-jail/" title="‘They took away the love of my life’: Widow sues over diabetic man’s death in San Diego jail"> <span class="dfm-title metered"> ‘They took away the love of my life’: Widow sues over diabetic man’s death in San Diego jail </span> </a> </h2>  <div class="entry-meta"> <div class="byline">By <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/author/kelly-davis/">Kelly Davis</a></div> <time datetime="2024-10-24 18:13:49">October 24, 2024 at 6:13 p.m.</time> </div> </header> <div class="excerpt"> Last month, the county Medical Examiner took the unusual step of ruling Keith Galen Bach’s... </div> </div> </article> <article class=" tag-search-view archive-view has-image post-9093634 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-crime-public-safety category-health category-latest-headlines category-local-news category-news tag-top-stories-sdut tag-watchdog" data-id="9093634" data-timestamp="1729526636" > <figure> <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/10/21/four-years-after-high-profile-borrego-health-raid-el-cajon-contract-dentist-is-criminally-charged/" title="Four years after high-profile Borrego Health raid, El Cajon contract dentist is criminally charged" class=""></a> <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/10/21/four-years-after-high-profile-borrego-health-raid-el-cajon-contract-dentist-is-criminally-charged/" title="Four years after high-profile Borrego Health raid, El Cajon contract dentist is criminally charged"> <div class="image-wrapper"><img alt="State prosecutors filed felony Medi-Cal fraud charges against Husam Aldairi and five employees at his 40/30 Dental clinic." title="State prosecutors filed felony Medi-Cal fraud charges against Husam Aldairi and five employees at his 40/30 Dental clinic." subtitle="" class="lazyload size-feature_small" data-sizes="auto" data-src="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/SUT-L-Borrego-Health.jpg?w=140" data-srcset="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/SUT-L-Borrego-Health.jpg?w=140 140w" ></div> </a> </figure> <div class="article-info"> <header> <h2 class="entry-title"> <div class="entry-section"><a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/news/">News | </a></div> <a class="article-title" href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/10/21/four-years-after-high-profile-borrego-health-raid-el-cajon-contract-dentist-is-criminally-charged/" title="Four years after high-profile Borrego Health raid, El Cajon contract dentist is criminally charged"> <span class="dfm-title metered"> Four years after high-profile Borrego Health raid, El Cajon contract dentist is criminally charged </span> </a> </h2>  <div class="entry-meta"> <div class="byline">By <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/author/jeff-mcdonald/">Jeff McDonald</a></div> <time datetime="2024-10-21 17:23:48">October 21, 2024 at 5:23 p.m.</time> </div> </header> <div class="excerpt"> State prosecutors filed felony Medi-Cal fraud charges against Husam Aldairi and five employees at his... </div> </div> </article> <article class=" tag-search-view archive-view has-image post-9092441 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-courts category-latest-headlines category-local-news category-news tag-top-stories-sdut tag-watchdog" data-id="9092441" data-timestamp="1729314026" > <figure> <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/10/19/taxpayer-lawsuit-over-101-ash-st-lease-lands-before-state-appeals-court/" title="Taxpayer lawsuit over 101 Ash St. lease lands before state appeals court" class=""></a> <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/10/19/taxpayer-lawsuit-over-101-ash-st-lease-lands-before-state-appeals-court/" title="Taxpayer lawsuit over 101 Ash St. lease lands before state appeals court"> <div class="image-wrapper"><img alt="'At least let us go back and try the case,' the plaintiff's lawyer urged the judges, a year after a lower court dismissed it." title="'At least let us go back and try the case,' the plaintiff's lawyer urged the judges, a year after a lower court dismissed it." subtitle="" class="lazyload size-feature_small" data-sizes="auto" data-src="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/sut-l-ash-007.jpg?w=132" data-srcset="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/sut-l-ash-007.jpg?w=132 140w" ></div> </a> </figure> <div class="article-info"> <header> <h2 class="entry-title"> <div class="entry-section"><a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/news/">News | </a></div> <a class="article-title" href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/10/19/taxpayer-lawsuit-over-101-ash-st-lease-lands-before-state-appeals-court/" title="Taxpayer lawsuit over 101 Ash St. lease lands before state appeals court"> <span class="dfm-title metered"> Taxpayer lawsuit over 101 Ash St. lease lands before state appeals court </span> </a> </h2>  <div class="entry-meta"> <div class="byline">By <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/author/jeff-mcdonald/">Jeff McDonald</a></div> <time datetime="2024-10-19 05:00:52">October 19, 2024 at 5:00 a.m.</time> </div> </header> <div class="excerpt"> 'At least let us go back and try the case,' the plaintiff's lawyer urged the... </div> </div> </article> <article class=" tag-search-view archive-view has-image post-9091583 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-courts category-latest-headlines category-local-news category-news tag-top-stories-sdut tag-watchdog" data-id="9091583" data-timestamp="1729236215" > <figure> <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/10/18/nbc-7-settles-lawsuit-from-journalist-behind-disputed-footnote-15/" title="NBC 7 settles lawsuit from journalist behind disputed ‘Footnote 15’" class=""></a> <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/10/18/nbc-7-settles-lawsuit-from-journalist-behind-disputed-footnote-15/" title="NBC 7 settles lawsuit from journalist behind disputed ‘Footnote 15’"> <div class="image-wrapper"><img alt="Dorian Hargrove was disciplined for his reporting on the investigation into the city's deal for 101 Ash St., amid allegations that a footnote in a leaked report was fabricated." title="Dorian Hargrove was disciplined for his reporting on the investigation into the city's deal for 101 Ash St., amid allegations that a footnote in a leaked report was fabricated." subtitle="" class="lazyload size-feature_small" data-sizes="auto" data-src="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/SUT-L-ASH-STREET-002.jpg?w=132" data-srcset="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/SUT-L-ASH-STREET-002.jpg?w=132 140w" ></div> </a> </figure> <div class="article-info"> <header> <h2 class="entry-title"> <div class="entry-section"><a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/news/">News | </a></div> <a class="article-title" href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/10/18/nbc-7-settles-lawsuit-from-journalist-behind-disputed-footnote-15/" title="NBC 7 settles lawsuit from journalist behind disputed ‘Footnote 15’"> <span class="dfm-title metered"> NBC 7 settles lawsuit from journalist behind disputed ‘Footnote 15’ </span> </a> </h2>  <div class="entry-meta"> <div class="byline">By <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/author/jeff-mcdonald/">Jeff McDonald</a></div> <time datetime="2024-10-18 15:41:38">October 18, 2024 at 3:41 p.m.</time> </div> </header> <div class="excerpt"> Dorian Hargrove was disciplined for his reporting on the investigation into the city's deal for... </div> </div> </article> <article class=" tag-search-view archive-view has-image post-9087558 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-crime-public-safety category-latest-headlines category-local-news category-news tag-top-stories-sdut tag-watchdog" data-id="9087558" data-timestamp="1728795646" > <figure> <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/10/13/san-diego-county-probation-officials-withhold-evidence-from-civilian-oversight-board/" title="San Diego County probation officials withhold evidence from civilian oversight board" class=""></a> <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/10/13/san-diego-county-probation-officials-withhold-evidence-from-civilian-oversight-board/" title="San Diego County probation officials withhold evidence from civilian oversight board"> <div class="image-wrapper"><img alt="Twice officials have challenged the board’s request for documents, and without the evidence, the cases have been dismissed" title="Twice officials have challenged the board’s request for documents, and without the evidence, the cases have been dismissed" subtitle="" class="lazyload size-feature_small" data-sizes="auto" data-src="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/SUT-L-130919-sd-me-rock-mountain-ec-010.jpg?w=131" data-srcset="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/SUT-L-130919-sd-me-rock-mountain-ec-010.jpg?w=131 140w" ></div> </a> </figure> <div class="article-info"> <header> <h2 class="entry-title"> <div class="entry-section"><a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/news/">News | </a></div> <a class="article-title" href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/10/13/san-diego-county-probation-officials-withhold-evidence-from-civilian-oversight-board/" title="San Diego County probation officials withhold evidence from civilian oversight board"> <span class="dfm-title metered"> San Diego County probation officials withhold evidence from civilian oversight board </span> </a> </h2>  <div class="entry-meta"> <div class="byline">By <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/author/jeff-mcdonald/">Jeff McDonald</a></div> <time datetime="2024-10-13 05:01:11">October 13, 2024 at 5:01 a.m.</time> </div> </header> <div class="excerpt"> Twice officials have challenged the board’s request for documents, and without the evidence, the cases... </div> </div> </article> <article class=" tag-search-view archive-view has-image post-9086944 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-latest-headlines category-local-news category-local-politics category-news category-politics category-transportation tag-top-stories-sdut tag-watchdog" data-id="9086944" data-timestamp="1728709216" > <figure> <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/10/12/sandag-writes-off-67m-in-uncollectible-fees-pushes-toll-fixes-back-months/" title="Fixes for troubled toll road delayed months, amid SANDAG audits, federal probe and $67M write-off" class=""></a> <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/10/12/sandag-writes-off-67m-in-uncollectible-fees-pushes-toll-fixes-back-months/" title="Fixes for troubled toll road delayed months, amid SANDAG audits, federal probe and $67M write-off"> <div class="image-wrapper"><img alt="SANDAG also voted to write off $67 million in uncollectible fees Friday, as its board publicly vented that they had been misled, again, by their executive team." title="SANDAG also voted to write off $67 million in uncollectible fees Friday, as its board publicly vented that they had been misled, again, by their executive team." subtitle="" class="lazyload size-feature_small" data-sizes="auto" data-src="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/sut-l-1435395-sandag-response_NEL-001_199600332.jpg?w=113" data-srcset="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/sut-l-1435395-sandag-response_NEL-001_199600332.jpg?w=113 140w" ></div> </a> </figure> <div class="article-info"> <h3 class="subscriber-only-tag">SUBSCRIBER ONLY</h3> <header> <h2 class="entry-title"> <div class="entry-section"><a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/news/">News | </a></div> <a class="article-title" href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/10/12/sandag-writes-off-67m-in-uncollectible-fees-pushes-toll-fixes-back-months/" title="Fixes for troubled toll road delayed months, amid SANDAG audits, federal probe and $67M write-off"> <span class="dfm-title premium"> Fixes for troubled toll road delayed months, amid SANDAG audits, federal probe and $67M write-off </span> </a> </h2>  <div class="entry-meta"> <div class="byline">By <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/author/jeff-mcdonald/">Jeff McDonald</a></div> <time datetime="2024-10-14 06:45:30">October 14, 2024 at 6:45 a.m.</time> </div> </header> <div class="excerpt"> SANDAG also voted to write off $67 million in uncollectible fees Friday, as its board... </div> </div> </article> <article class=" tag-search-view archive-view has-image post-9079706 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-business category-latest-headlines category-local-news category-local-politics category-news category-politics category-real-estate tag-top-stories-sdut tag-watchdog" data-id="9079706" data-timestamp="1728190850" > <figure> <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/10/06/san-diego-rejects-local-impresarios-10m-offer-to-buy-101-ash-convert-it-to-homeless-housing/" title="San Diego rejects local businessman’s $10M offer to buy 101 Ash, convert it to homeless housing" class=""></a> <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/10/06/san-diego-rejects-local-impresarios-10m-offer-to-buy-101-ash-convert-it-to-homeless-housing/" title="San Diego rejects local businessman’s $10M offer to buy 101 Ash, convert it to homeless housing"> <div class="image-wrapper"><img alt="After months of negotiations with the mayor's office, the supportive housing project was passed over for two competing plans for rent-restricted housing." title="After months of negotiations with the mayor's office, the supportive housing project was passed over for two competing plans for rent-restricted housing." subtitle="" class="lazyload size-feature_small" data-sizes="auto" data-src="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/SUT-L-ASH-STREET-003.jpg?w=132" data-srcset="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/SUT-L-ASH-STREET-003.jpg?w=132 140w" ></div> </a> </figure> <div class="article-info"> <h3 class="subscriber-only-tag">SUBSCRIBER ONLY</h3> <header> <h2 class="entry-title"> <div class="entry-section"><a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/news/">News | </a></div> <a class="article-title" href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/10/06/san-diego-rejects-local-impresarios-10m-offer-to-buy-101-ash-convert-it-to-homeless-housing/" title="San Diego rejects local businessman’s $10M offer to buy 101 Ash, convert it to homeless housing"> <span class="dfm-title premium"> San Diego rejects local businessman’s $10M offer to buy 101 Ash, convert it to homeless housing </span> </a> </h2>  <div class="entry-meta"> <div class="byline">By <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/author/jeff-mcdonald/">Jeff McDonald</a></div> <time datetime="2024-10-07 15:02:10">October 7, 2024 at 3:02 p.m.</time> </div> </header> <div class="excerpt"> After months of negotiations with the mayor's office, the supportive housing project was passed over... </div> </div> </article> <article class=" tag-search-view archive-view has-image post-9079703 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-crime-public-safety category-latest-headlines category-local-news category-news tag-top-stories-sdut tag-watchdog" data-id="9079703" data-timestamp="1728190845" > <figure> <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/10/06/who-is-subject-to-civilian-oversight-sheriff-argues-board-lacks-jurisdiction-over-her-department/" title="Who is subject to civilian oversight? Sheriff argues board lacks jurisdiction over her department" class=""></a> <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/10/06/who-is-subject-to-civilian-oversight-sheriff-argues-board-lacks-jurisdiction-over-her-department/" title="Who is subject to civilian oversight? Sheriff argues board lacks jurisdiction over her department"> <div class="image-wrapper"><img alt="She said the board can only issue misconduct or other findings against individual deputies, not the department as a whole." title="She said the board can only issue misconduct or other findings against individual deputies, not the department as a whole." subtitle="" class="lazyload size-feature_small" data-sizes="auto" data-src="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/SUT-L-sheriff-speaks-31.jpg?w=132" data-srcset="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/SUT-L-sheriff-speaks-31.jpg?w=132 140w" ></div> </a> </figure> <div class="article-info"> <header> <h2 class="entry-title"> <div class="entry-section"><a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/news/">News | </a></div> <a class="article-title" href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/10/06/who-is-subject-to-civilian-oversight-sheriff-argues-board-lacks-jurisdiction-over-her-department/" title="Who is subject to civilian oversight? Sheriff argues board lacks jurisdiction over her department"> <span class="dfm-title metered"> Who is subject to civilian oversight? Sheriff argues board lacks jurisdiction over her department </span> </a> </h2>  <div class="entry-meta"> <div class="byline">By <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/author/jeff-mcdonald/">Jeff McDonald</a></div> <time datetime="2024-10-06 05:05:23">October 6, 2024 at 5:05 a.m.</time> </div> </header> <div class="excerpt"> She said the board can only issue misconduct or other findings against individual deputies, not... </div> </div> </article> <article class=" tag-search-view archive-view has-image post-9079617 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-crime-public-safety category-latest-headlines category-local-news category-news tag-top-stories-sdut tag-watchdog" data-id="9079617" data-timestamp="1728190810" > <figure> <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/10/06/sheriff-introduces-new-jail-safety-efforts-and-faces-critics-in-first-oversight-board-appearance-and-in-depth-interview/" title="Sheriff introduces new jail safety efforts, and faces critics, in first oversight-board appearance and in-depth interview" class=""></a> <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/10/06/sheriff-introduces-new-jail-safety-efforts-and-faces-critics-in-first-oversight-board-appearance-and-in-depth-interview/" title="Sheriff introduces new jail safety efforts, and faces critics, in first oversight-board appearance and in-depth interview"> <div class="image-wrapper"><img alt="If no one else dies in San Diego jails this year, it will be the least deadly year over the last decade." title="If no one else dies in San Diego jails this year, it will be the least deadly year over the last decade." subtitle="" class="lazyload size-feature_small" data-sizes="auto" data-src="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/SUT-L-sheriff-speaks-31.jpg?w=132" data-srcset="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/SUT-L-sheriff-speaks-31.jpg?w=132 140w" ></div> </a> </figure> <div class="article-info"> <header> <h2 class="entry-title"> <div class="entry-section"><a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/news/">News | </a></div> <a class="article-title" href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/10/06/sheriff-introduces-new-jail-safety-efforts-and-faces-critics-in-first-oversight-board-appearance-and-in-depth-interview/" title="Sheriff introduces new jail safety efforts, and faces critics, in first oversight-board appearance and in-depth interview"> <span class="dfm-title metered"> Sheriff introduces new jail safety efforts, and faces critics, in first oversight-board appearance and in-depth interview </span> </a> </h2>  <div class="entry-meta"> <div class="byline">By <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/author/kelly-davis/">Kelly Davis</a></div> <time datetime="2024-10-06 13:38:47">October 6, 2024 at 1:38 p.m.</time> </div> </header> <div class="excerpt"> If no one else dies in San Diego jails this year, it will be the... </div> </div> </article> <article class=" tag-search-view archive-view has-image post-9079008 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-crime-public-safety category-election category-latest-headlines category-local-news category-local-politics category-news category-politics tag-top-stories-sdut tag-watchdog location-california location-north-county location-oceanside location-san-diego-county" data-id="9079008" data-timestamp="1728104436" > <figure> <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/10/05/oceanside-treasurer-candidate-arrested-subject-of-emergency-gun-order/" title="Oceanside treasurer candidate arrested, subject of emergency gun order" class=""></a> <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/10/05/oceanside-treasurer-candidate-arrested-subject-of-emergency-gun-order/" title="Oceanside treasurer candidate arrested, subject of emergency gun order"> <div class="image-wrapper"><img alt="The case against Jack Fernandes, one of two people challenging incumbent Treasurer Victor Roy, remains under review, the District Attorney’s Office said Friday." title="The case against Jack Fernandes, one of two people challenging incumbent Treasurer Victor Roy, remains under review, the District Attorney’s Office said Friday." subtitle="" class="lazyload size-feature_small" data-sizes="auto" data-src="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/SUT-L-Fernandes-Arrest.jpg?w=140" data-srcset="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/SUT-L-Fernandes-Arrest.jpg?w=140 140w" ></div> </a> </figure> <div class="article-info"> <header> <h2 class="entry-title"> <div class="entry-section"><a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/news/">News | </a></div> <a class="article-title" href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/10/05/oceanside-treasurer-candidate-arrested-subject-of-emergency-gun-order/" title="Oceanside treasurer candidate arrested, subject of emergency gun order"> <span class="dfm-title metered"> Oceanside treasurer candidate arrested, subject of emergency gun order </span> </a> </h2>  <div class="entry-meta"> <div class="byline">By <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/author/jeff-mcdonald/">Jeff McDonald</a></div> <time datetime="2024-10-05 05:01:54">October 5, 2024 at 5:01 a.m.</time> </div> </header> <div class="excerpt"> The case against Jack Fernandes, one of two people challenging incumbent Treasurer Victor Roy, remains... </div> </div> </article> <article class=" tag-search-view archive-view has-image post-9075867 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-california-news category-education category-latest-headlines category-local-news category-news tag-top-stories-sdut tag-watchdog" data-id="9075867" data-timestamp="1727845235" > <figure> <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/10/02/another-major-report-recommends-charter-school-oversight-reforms-after-a3-fraud-case/" title="Another major report recommends charter school oversight reforms after A3 fraud case" class=""></a> <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/10/02/another-major-report-recommends-charter-school-oversight-reforms-after-a3-fraud-case/" title="Another major report recommends charter school oversight reforms after A3 fraud case"> <div class="image-wrapper"><img alt="A court-ordered task force recommended several changes for charter school audits and auditors." title="A court-ordered task force recommended several changes for charter school audits and auditors." subtitle="" class="lazyload size-feature_small" data-sizes="auto" data-src="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/SUT-l-a3-sentencing-jv102.jpg?w=132" data-srcset="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/SUT-l-a3-sentencing-jv102.jpg?w=132 140w" ></div> </a> </figure> <div class="article-info"> <header> <h2 class="entry-title"> <div class="entry-section"><a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/news/education/">Education | </a></div> <a class="article-title" href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/10/02/another-major-report-recommends-charter-school-oversight-reforms-after-a3-fraud-case/" title="Another major report recommends charter school oversight reforms after A3 fraud case"> <span class="dfm-title metered"> Another major report recommends charter school oversight reforms after A3 fraud case </span> </a> </h2>  <div class="entry-meta"> <div class="byline">By <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/author/kristen-taketa/">Kristen Taketa</a></div> <time datetime="2024-10-02 05:01:07">October 2, 2024 at 5:01 a.m.</time> </div> </header> <div class="excerpt"> A court-ordered task force recommended several changes for charter school audits and auditors. </div> </div> </article> <article class=" tag-search-view archive-view has-image post-9072645 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-latest-headlines category-local-news category-news tag-top-stories-sdut tag-watchdog" data-id="9072645" data-timestamp="1727586016" > <figure> <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/09/29/in-5-years-since-investigation-little-progress-in-stopping-deaths-in-san-diego-county-jails/" title="In 5 years since investigation, little progress in stopping deaths in San Diego County jails" class=""></a> <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/09/29/in-5-years-since-investigation-little-progress-in-stopping-deaths-in-san-diego-county-jails/" title="In 5 years since investigation, little progress in stopping deaths in San Diego County jails"> <div class="image-wrapper"><img alt="Many of the deaths have been preventable, and some are disturbingly similar, raising questions about what lessons have been learned from past mistakes." title="Many of the deaths have been preventable, and some are disturbingly similar, raising questions about what lessons have been learned from past mistakes." subtitle="" class="lazyload size-feature_small" data-sizes="auto" data-src="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/SUT-L-Jail-Deaths_dd101f.jpg?w=132" data-srcset="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/SUT-L-Jail-Deaths_dd101f.jpg?w=132 140w" ></div> </a> </figure> <div class="article-info"> <header> <h2 class="entry-title"> <div class="entry-section"><a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/news/">News | </a></div> <a class="article-title" href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/09/29/in-5-years-since-investigation-little-progress-in-stopping-deaths-in-san-diego-county-jails/" title="In 5 years since investigation, little progress in stopping deaths in San Diego County jails"> <span class="dfm-title metered"> In 5 years since investigation, little progress in stopping deaths in San Diego County jails </span> </a> </h2>  <div class="entry-meta"> <div class="byline">By <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/author/jeff-mcdonald/">Jeff McDonald</a></div> <time datetime="2024-10-02 11:33:20">October 2, 2024 at 11:33 a.m.</time> </div> </header> <div class="excerpt"> Many of the deaths have been preventable, and some are disturbingly similar, raising questions about... </div> </div> </article> <article class=" tag-search-view archive-view has-image post-9072618 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-del-mar-times category-del-mar-times-news category-education category-encinitas-advocate category-encinitas-advocate-news category-latest-headlines category-local-news category-news category-rancho-santa-fe-review category-rancho-santa-fe-review-news tag-top-stories-sdut tag-watchdog" data-id="9072618" data-timestamp="1727586008" > <figure> <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/09/29/san-diego-students-look-at-fundraising-nonprofit-spurs-district-wide-audit-of-school-foundations/" title="San Diego teens’ scrutiny of nonprofit spurs district-wide audit of school foundations" class=""></a> <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/09/29/san-diego-students-look-at-fundraising-nonprofit-spurs-district-wide-audit-of-school-foundations/" title="San Diego teens’ scrutiny of nonprofit spurs district-wide audit of school foundations"> <div class="image-wrapper"><img alt="'To support the continued success of our foundations, recent questions regarding its operations must be answered,' the district said" title="'To support the continued success of our foundations, recent questions regarding its operations must be answered,' the district said" subtitle="" class="lazyload size-feature_small" data-sizes="auto" data-src="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/SUT-L-canyon-crest-002-2.jpg?w=132" data-srcset="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/SUT-L-canyon-crest-002-2.jpg?w=132 140w" ></div> </a> </figure> <div class="article-info"> <h3 class="subscriber-only-tag">SUBSCRIBER ONLY</h3> <header> <h2 class="entry-title"> <div class="entry-section"><a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/news/education/">Education | </a></div> <a class="article-title" href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/09/29/san-diego-students-look-at-fundraising-nonprofit-spurs-district-wide-audit-of-school-foundations/" title="San Diego teens’ scrutiny of nonprofit spurs district-wide audit of school foundations"> <span class="dfm-title premium"> San Diego teens’ scrutiny of nonprofit spurs district-wide audit of school foundations </span> </a> </h2>  <div class="entry-meta"> <div class="byline">By <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/author/kristen-taketa/">Kristen Taketa</a></div> <time datetime="2024-09-30 06:35:15">September 30, 2024 at 6:35 a.m.</time> </div> </header> <div class="excerpt"> 'To support the continued success of our foundations, recent questions regarding its operations must be... </div> </div> </article> <article class=" tag-search-view archive-view no-image post-9071960 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-del-mar-times category-del-mar-times-news category-education category-election category-encinitas-advocate category-encinitas-advocate-news category-latest-headlines category-local-news category-local-politics category-news category-politics category-rancho-santa-fe-review category-rancho-santa-fe-review-news tag-top-stories-sdut tag-watchdog" data-id="9071960" data-timestamp="1727499625" > <figure> <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/09/28/san-dieguito-school-trustee-subject-of-state-political-investigation/" title="San Dieguito school trustee subject of state political investigation" class=""></a> <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/09/28/san-dieguito-school-trustee-subject-of-state-political-investigation/" title="San Dieguito school trustee subject of state political investigation"> <div class="image-wrapper"><img src="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Skyline_Fallback_Image_flat.jpg" alt="San Dieguito school trustee subject of state political investigation" title="San Dieguito school trustee subject of state political investigation" /></div> </a> </figure> <div class="article-info"> <h3 class="subscriber-only-tag">SUBSCRIBER ONLY</h3> <header> <h2 class="entry-title"> <div class="entry-section"><a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/news/">News | </a></div> <a class="article-title" href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/09/28/san-dieguito-school-trustee-subject-of-state-political-investigation/" title="San Dieguito school trustee subject of state political investigation"> <span class="dfm-title premium"> San Dieguito school trustee subject of state political investigation </span> </a> </h2>  <div class="entry-meta"> <div class="byline">By <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/author/jeff-mcdonald/">Jeff McDonald</a></div> <time datetime="2024-09-28 12:53:08">September 28, 2024 at 12:53 p.m.</time> </div> </header> <div class="excerpt"> That means FPPC enforcement officials completed a first-look review of the complaints and determined there... </div> </div> </article> <article class=" tag-search-view archive-view has-image post-8999360 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-latest-headlines category-local-news category-local-politics category-news category-politics tag-top-stories-sdut tag-watchdog" data-id="8999360" data-timestamp="1727205882" > <figure> <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/09/24/fletcher-under-investigation-for-paying-defense-lawyers-with-senate-campaign-funds/" title="Fletcher under investigation for paying defense lawyers with Senate campaign funds" class=""></a> <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/09/24/fletcher-under-investigation-for-paying-defense-lawyers-with-senate-campaign-funds/" title="Fletcher under investigation for paying defense lawyers with Senate campaign funds"> <div class="image-wrapper"><img alt="Disclosures show he paid more than $500,000 in campaign funds to his legal team in defending against a sexual harassment lawsuit." title="Disclosures show he paid more than $500,000 in campaign funds to his legal team in defending against a sexual harassment lawsuit." subtitle="" class="lazyload size-feature_small" data-sizes="auto" data-src="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/SUT-L-FLETCHER-FPPC-0925.jpg?w=132" data-srcset="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/SUT-L-FLETCHER-FPPC-0925.jpg?w=132 140w" ></div> </a> </figure> <div class="article-info"> <header> <h2 class="entry-title"> <div class="entry-section"><a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/news/politics/">Politics | </a></div> <a class="article-title" href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/09/24/fletcher-under-investigation-for-paying-defense-lawyers-with-senate-campaign-funds/" title="Fletcher under investigation for paying defense lawyers with Senate campaign funds"> <span class="dfm-title metered"> Fletcher under investigation for paying defense lawyers with Senate campaign funds </span> </a> </h2>  <div class="entry-meta"> <div class="byline">By <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/author/jeff-mcdonald/">Jeff McDonald</a></div> <time datetime="2024-09-24 21:08:17">September 24, 2024 at 9:08 p.m.</time> </div> </header> <div class="excerpt"> Disclosures show he paid more than $500,000 in campaign funds to his legal team in... </div> </div> </article> <article class=" tag-search-view archive-view has-image post-8916622 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-education category-latest-headlines category-local-news category-news tag-top-stories-sdut tag-watchdog" data-id="8916622" data-timestamp="1726772774" > <figure> <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/09/19/long-before-legal-claims-san-diego-unified-fielded-at-least-3-other-complaints-about-its-now-fired-chief/" title="Long before legal claims, San Diego Unified fielded at least 3 other complaints about its now-fired chief" class=""></a> <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/09/19/long-before-legal-claims-san-diego-unified-fielded-at-least-3-other-complaints-about-its-now-fired-chief/" title="Long before legal claims, San Diego Unified fielded at least 3 other complaints about its now-fired chief"> <div class="image-wrapper"><img alt="The district deemed two of the complaints rumors that did not merit an investigation. A third was investigated, but its allegations were not sustained." title="The district deemed two of the complaints rumors that did not merit an investigation. A third was investigated, but its allegations were not sustained." subtitle="" class="lazyload size-feature_small" data-sizes="auto" data-src="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/SUT-L-sdusd-1.jpg?w=132" data-srcset="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/SUT-L-sdusd-1.jpg?w=132 140w" ></div> </a> </figure> <div class="article-info"> <h3 class="subscriber-only-tag">SUBSCRIBER ONLY</h3> <header> <h2 class="entry-title"> <div class="entry-section"><a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/news/education/">Education | </a></div> <a class="article-title" href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/09/19/long-before-legal-claims-san-diego-unified-fielded-at-least-3-other-complaints-about-its-now-fired-chief/" title="Long before legal claims, San Diego Unified fielded at least 3 other complaints about its now-fired chief"> <span class="dfm-title premium"> Long before legal claims, San Diego Unified fielded at least 3 other complaints about its now-fired chief </span> </a> </h2>  <div class="entry-meta"> <div class="byline">By <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/author/kristen-taketa/">Kristen Taketa</a></div> <time datetime="2024-09-23 12:28:46">September 23, 2024 at 12:28 p.m.</time> </div> </header> <div class="excerpt"> The district deemed two of the complaints rumors that did not merit an investigation. A... </div> </div> </article> <article class=" tag-search-view archive-view has-image post-8916442 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-crime-public-safety category-latest-headlines category-local-news category-news tag-top-stories-sdut tag-watchdog" data-id="8916442" data-timestamp="1726757403" > <figure> <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/09/19/san-diego-county-medical-examiner-rules-2023-jail-death-homicide-by-neglect/" title="In unusual rebuke of sheriff, medical examiner rules diabetic man’s jail death a homicide by neglect" class=""></a> <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/09/19/san-diego-county-medical-examiner-rules-2023-jail-death-homicide-by-neglect/" title="In unusual rebuke of sheriff, medical examiner rules diabetic man’s jail death a homicide by neglect"> <div class="image-wrapper"><img alt="Keith Galen Bach's insulin pump had likely been beeping nonstop for nearly 24 hours, an autopsy found." title="Keith Galen Bach's insulin pump had likely been beeping nonstop for nearly 24 hours, an autopsy found." subtitle="" class="lazyload size-feature_small" data-sizes="auto" data-src="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/SUT-L-jail-screening-0712-02.jpg?w=135" data-srcset="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/SUT-L-jail-screening-0712-02.jpg?w=135 140w" ></div> </a> </figure> <div class="article-info"> <header> <h2 class="entry-title"> <div class="entry-section"><a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/news/">News | </a></div> <a class="article-title" href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/09/19/san-diego-county-medical-examiner-rules-2023-jail-death-homicide-by-neglect/" title="In unusual rebuke of sheriff, medical examiner rules diabetic man’s jail death a homicide by neglect"> <span class="dfm-title metered"> In unusual rebuke of sheriff, medical examiner rules diabetic man’s jail death a homicide by neglect </span> </a> </h2>  <div class="entry-meta"> <div class="byline">By <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/author/kelly-davis/">Kelly Davis</a></div> <time datetime="2024-09-20 13:07:38">September 20, 2024 at 1:07 p.m.</time> </div> </header> <div class="excerpt"> Keith Galen Bach's insulin pump had likely been beeping nonstop for nearly 24 hours, an... </div> </div> </article> <article class=" tag-search-view archive-view has-image post-8914878 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-latest-headlines category-local-news category-local-politics category-news category-politics tag-top-stories-sdut tag-watchdog" data-id="8914878" data-timestamp="1726590621" > <figure> <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/09/17/san-diego-mayoral-candidate-larry-turner-fined-500-by-ethics-commission/" title="San Diego mayoral candidate Larry Turner fined $500 by ethics commission" class=""></a> <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/09/17/san-diego-mayoral-candidate-larry-turner-fined-500-by-ethics-commission/" title="San Diego mayoral candidate Larry Turner fined $500 by ethics commission"> <div class="image-wrapper"><img alt="According to a stipulation posted on the commission’s website, the committee controlled by Turner distributed thousands of campaign fliers that failed to include the required disclosure alerting readers to who had paid for them." title="According to a stipulation posted on the commission’s website, the committee controlled by Turner distributed thousands of campaign fliers that failed to include the required disclosure alerting readers to who had paid for them." subtitle="" class="lazyload size-feature_small" data-sizes="auto" data-src="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/sut-l-1419455-Larry-Turner-013.jpg?w=132" data-srcset="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/sut-l-1419455-Larry-Turner-013.jpg?w=132 140w" ></div> </a> </figure> <div class="article-info"> <header> <h2 class="entry-title"> <div class="entry-section"><a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/news/politics/">Politics | </a></div> <a class="article-title" href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/09/17/san-diego-mayoral-candidate-larry-turner-fined-500-by-ethics-commission/" title="San Diego mayoral candidate Larry Turner fined $500 by ethics commission"> <span class="dfm-title metered"> San Diego mayoral candidate Larry Turner fined $500 by ethics commission </span> </a> </h2>  <div class="entry-meta"> <div class="byline">By <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/author/jeff-mcdonald/">Jeff McDonald</a></div> <time datetime="2024-09-17 16:40:27">September 17, 2024 at 4:40 p.m.</time> </div> </header> <div class="excerpt"> According to a stipulation posted on the commission’s website, the committee controlled by Turner distributed... </div> </div> </article> <article class=" tag-search-view archive-view has-image post-8912467 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-del-mar-times category-del-mar-times-news category-education category-latest-headlines category-local-news category-news category-rancho-santa-fe-review category-rancho-santa-fe-review-news tag-top-stories-sdut tag-watchdog" data-id="8912467" data-timestamp="1726376405" > <figure> <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/09/15/two-san-diego-teens-investigated-their-high-school-foundations-finances-then-one-got-called-in-to-the-principal/" title="Two San Diego teens investigated their high school foundation’s finances. Then one got called in to the principal." class=""></a> <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/09/15/two-san-diego-teens-investigated-their-high-school-foundations-finances-then-one-got-called-in-to-the-principal/" title="Two San Diego teens investigated their high school foundation’s finances. Then one got called in to the principal."> <div class="image-wrapper"><img alt="The school principal and foundation blasted the report as untrue." title="The school principal and foundation blasted the report as untrue." subtitle="" class="lazyload size-feature_small" data-sizes="auto" data-src="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/SUT-L-canyon-crest-005.jpg?w=132" data-srcset="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/SUT-L-canyon-crest-005.jpg?w=132 140w" ></div> </a> </figure> <div class="article-info"> <h3 class="subscriber-only-tag">SUBSCRIBER ONLY</h3> <header> <h2 class="entry-title"> <div class="entry-section"><a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/news/education/">Education | </a></div> <a class="article-title" href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/09/15/two-san-diego-teens-investigated-their-high-school-foundations-finances-then-one-got-called-in-to-the-principal/" title="Two San Diego teens investigated their high school foundation’s finances. Then one got called in to the principal."> <span class="dfm-title premium"> Two San Diego teens investigated their high school foundation’s finances. Then one got called in to the principal. </span> </a> </h2>  <div class="entry-meta"> <div class="byline">By <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/author/kristen-taketa/">Kristen Taketa</a></div> <time datetime="2024-09-20 09:42:11">September 20, 2024 at 9:42 a.m.</time> </div> </header> <div class="excerpt"> The school principal and foundation blasted the report as untrue. </div> </div> </article> <article class=" tag-search-view archive-view has-image post-8912008 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-election category-latest-headlines category-local-news category-local-politics category-news category-politics tag-top-stories-sdut tag-watchdog" data-id="8912008" data-timestamp="1726290030" > <figure> <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/09/14/weeks-before-election-republican-party-of-san-diego-county-reports-negative-finances/" title="Federal regulators question San Diego GOP financial reports, seek new details on spending, fundraising" class=""></a> <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/09/14/weeks-before-election-republican-party-of-san-diego-county-reports-negative-finances/" title="Federal regulators question San Diego GOP financial reports, seek new details on spending, fundraising"> <div class="image-wrapper"><img alt="The U.S. Federal Elections Commission wants to know why local party officials reported a negative cash balance on their most recent monthly financial statement, and why they apparently accepted donations that exceed campaign limits." title="The U.S. Federal Elections Commission wants to know why local party officials reported a negative cash balance on their most recent monthly financial statement, and why they apparently accepted donations that exceed campaign limits." subtitle="" class="lazyload size-feature_small" data-sizes="auto" data-src="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/sut-l-1419090-election-day-voting-nel-005.jpg?w=132" data-srcset="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/sut-l-1419090-election-day-voting-nel-005.jpg?w=132 140w" ></div> </a> </figure> <div class="article-info"> <header> <h2 class="entry-title"> <div class="entry-section"><a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/news/politics/">Politics | </a></div> <a class="article-title" href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/09/14/weeks-before-election-republican-party-of-san-diego-county-reports-negative-finances/" title="Federal regulators question San Diego GOP financial reports, seek new details on spending, fundraising"> <span class="dfm-title metered"> Federal regulators question San Diego GOP financial reports, seek new details on spending, fundraising </span> </a> </h2>  <div class="entry-meta"> <div class="byline">By <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/author/jeff-mcdonald/">Jeff McDonald</a></div> <time datetime="2024-09-17 16:39:19">September 17, 2024 at 4:39 p.m.</time> </div> </header> <div class="excerpt"> The U.S. Federal Elections Commission wants to know why local party officials reported a negative... </div> </div> </article> <article class=" tag-search-view archive-view has-image post-8829514 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-election category-latest-headlines category-local-news category-local-politics category-news category-politics tag-top-stories-sdut tag-watchdog" data-id="8829514" data-timestamp="1726246837" > <figure> <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/09/13/state-elections-regulators-open-investigation-into-demaio-campaign-for-state-assembly/" title="State elections regulators receive new complaint against DeMaio campaign for state Assembly" class=""></a> <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/09/13/state-elections-regulators-open-investigation-into-demaio-campaign-for-state-assembly/" title="State elections regulators receive new complaint against DeMaio campaign for state Assembly"> <div class="image-wrapper"><img alt="The allegations are unrelated to an FPPC investigation opened earlier this year." title="The allegations are unrelated to an FPPC investigation opened earlier this year." subtitle="" class="lazyload size-feature_small" data-sizes="auto" data-src="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/RPE-L-50CONGRESS-0225-03.jpg?w=88" data-srcset="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/RPE-L-50CONGRESS-0225-03.jpg?w=88 140w" ></div> </a> </figure> <div class="article-info"> <header> <h2 class="entry-title"> <div class="entry-section"><a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/news/politics/">Politics | </a></div> <a class="article-title" href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/09/13/state-elections-regulators-open-investigation-into-demaio-campaign-for-state-assembly/" title="State elections regulators receive new complaint against DeMaio campaign for state Assembly"> <span class="dfm-title metered"> State elections regulators receive new complaint against DeMaio campaign for state Assembly </span> </a> </h2>  <div class="entry-meta"> <div class="byline">By <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/author/jeff-mcdonald/">Jeff McDonald</a></div> <time datetime="2024-09-14 12:34:05">September 14, 2024 at 12:34 p.m.</time> </div> </header> <div class="excerpt"> The allegations are unrelated to an FPPC investigation opened earlier this year. </div> </div> </article> <article class=" tag-search-view archive-view has-image post-8829263 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-business category-courts category-latest-headlines category-local-news category-news tag-top-stories-sdut tag-watchdog" data-id="8829263" data-timestamp="1726230297" > <figure> <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/09/13/weeks-after-san-diego-investors-sue-over-alleged-gold-scam-judge-orders-firm-into-bankruptcy/" title="Weeks after San Diego investors sue over alleged gold scam, judge orders firm into bankruptcy" class=""></a> <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/09/13/weeks-after-san-diego-investors-sue-over-alleged-gold-scam-judge-orders-firm-into-bankruptcy/" title="Weeks after San Diego investors sue over alleged gold scam, judge orders firm into bankruptcy"> <div class="image-wrapper"><img alt="The decision ordering Oxford Gold Group into a Chapter 7 case came after company executives were named in a class-action lawsuit." title="The decision ordering Oxford Gold Group into a Chapter 7 case came after company executives were named in a class-action lawsuit." subtitle="" class="lazyload size-feature_small" data-sizes="auto" data-src="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/SUT-Z-GOLD-AP20055737241147.jpg?w=127" data-srcset="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/SUT-Z-GOLD-AP20055737241147.jpg?w=127 140w" ></div> </a> </figure> <div class="article-info"> <header> <h2 class="entry-title"> <div class="entry-section"><a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/news/courts/">Courts | </a></div> <a class="article-title" href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/09/13/weeks-after-san-diego-investors-sue-over-alleged-gold-scam-judge-orders-firm-into-bankruptcy/" title="Weeks after San Diego investors sue over alleged gold scam, judge orders firm into bankruptcy"> <span class="dfm-title metered"> Weeks after San Diego investors sue over alleged gold scam, judge orders firm into bankruptcy </span> </a> </h2>  <div class="entry-meta"> <div class="byline">By <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/author/jeff-mcdonald/">Jeff McDonald</a></div> <time datetime="2024-09-13 12:58:28">September 13, 2024 at 12:58 p.m.</time> </div> </header> <div class="excerpt"> The decision ordering Oxford Gold Group into a Chapter 7 case came after company executives... </div> </div> </article> <article class=" tag-search-view archive-view has-image post-8827978 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-courts category-latest-headlines category-local-news category-local-politics category-news category-politics tag-top-stories-sdut tag-watchdog" data-id="8827978" data-timestamp="1726067681" > <figure> <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/09/11/judge-rejects-effort-to-reinstate-city-workers-asbestos-lawsuit-against-san-diego/" title="Judge rejects effort to reinstate city workers’ asbestos lawsuit against San Diego" class=""></a> <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/09/11/judge-rejects-effort-to-reinstate-city-workers-asbestos-lawsuit-against-san-diego/" title="Judge rejects effort to reinstate city workers’ asbestos lawsuit against San Diego"> <div class="image-wrapper"><img alt="She said the newly submitted testimony was not different enough from evidence provided earlier to warrant setting aside the decision another judge made earlier this year." title="She said the newly submitted testimony was not different enough from evidence provided earlier to warrant setting aside the decision another judge made earlier this year." subtitle="" class="lazyload size-feature_small" data-sizes="auto" data-src="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/SUT-L-ASBESTOS-RULING-0912.jpg?w=132" data-srcset="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/SUT-L-ASBESTOS-RULING-0912.jpg?w=132 140w" ></div> </a> </figure> <div class="article-info"> <header> <h2 class="entry-title"> <div class="entry-section"><a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/news/">News | </a></div> <a class="article-title" href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/09/11/judge-rejects-effort-to-reinstate-city-workers-asbestos-lawsuit-against-san-diego/" title="Judge rejects effort to reinstate city workers’ asbestos lawsuit against San Diego"> <span class="dfm-title metered"> Judge rejects effort to reinstate city workers’ asbestos lawsuit against San Diego </span> </a> </h2>  <div class="entry-meta"> <div class="byline">By <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/author/jeff-mcdonald/">Jeff McDonald</a></div> <time datetime="2024-09-11 15:14:48">September 11, 2024 at 3:14 p.m.</time> </div> </header> <div class="excerpt"> She said the newly submitted testimony was not different enough from evidence provided earlier to... </div> </div> </article> <article class=" tag-search-view archive-view has-image post-8826713 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-education category-la-jolla-light category-la-jolla-light-news category-latest-headlines category-local-news category-news category-point-loma-ob-monthly category-point-loma-ob-monthly-news tag-top-stories-sdut tag-watchdog" data-id="8826713" data-timestamp="1725944437" > <figure> <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/09/10/understaffed-and-underprepared-behind-san-diego-unifieds-failures-on-title-ix-and-how-it-aims-to-fix-them/" title="Understaffed and underprepared: Behind San Diego Unified’s failures on Title IX, and how it’s been working to fix them" class=""></a> <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/09/10/understaffed-and-underprepared-behind-san-diego-unifieds-failures-on-title-ix-and-how-it-aims-to-fix-them/" title="Understaffed and underprepared: Behind San Diego Unified’s failures on Title IX, and how it’s been working to fix them"> <div class="image-wrapper"><img alt="Since last year, the district has reorganized its investigations office and brought in new investigators with relevant experience." title="Since last year, the district has reorganized its investigations office and brought in new investigators with relevant experience." subtitle="" class="lazyload size-feature_small" data-sizes="auto" data-src="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/SUT-L-OE-GOETZ-0905-001.jpg?w=132" data-srcset="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/SUT-L-OE-GOETZ-0905-001.jpg?w=132 140w" ></div> </a> </figure> <div class="article-info"> <h3 class="subscriber-only-tag">SUBSCRIBER ONLY</h3> <header> <h2 class="entry-title"> <div class="entry-section"><a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/news/education/">Education | </a></div> <a class="article-title" href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/09/10/understaffed-and-underprepared-behind-san-diego-unifieds-failures-on-title-ix-and-how-it-aims-to-fix-them/" title="Understaffed and underprepared: Behind San Diego Unified’s failures on Title IX, and how it’s been working to fix them"> <span class="dfm-title premium"> Understaffed and underprepared: Behind San Diego Unified’s failures on Title IX, and how it’s been working to fix them </span> </a> </h2>  <div class="entry-meta"> <div class="byline">By <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/author/kristen-taketa/">Kristen Taketa</a></div> <time datetime="2024-09-10 12:09:40">September 10, 2024 at 12:09 p.m.</time> </div> </header> <div class="excerpt"> Since last year, the district has reorganized its investigations office and brought in new investigators... </div> </div> </article> <article class=" tag-search-view archive-view has-image post-8824783 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-latest-headlines category-news tag-top-stories-sdut tag-watchdog location-california location-san-diego-county" data-id="8824783" data-timestamp="1725685210" > <figure> <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/09/07/so-happy-to-be-back-after-seven-months-in-turmoil-these-flood-victims-are-finally-home/" title="‘So happy to be back’: After seven months in turmoil, these flood victims are finally home" class=""></a> <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/09/07/so-happy-to-be-back-after-seven-months-in-turmoil-these-flood-victims-are-finally-home/" title="‘So happy to be back’: After seven months in turmoil, these flood victims are finally home"> <div class="image-wrapper"><img alt="At least half a dozen families displaced in January are home again. But restrictions on aid, one advocate says, has allowed 'way too many people to slip through the cracks.'" title="At least half a dozen families displaced in January are home again. But restrictions on aid, one advocate says, has allowed 'way too many people to slip through the cracks.'" subtitle="" class="lazyload size-feature_small" data-sizes="auto" data-src="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/SUT-L-flood-weather-damage-ncc-007.jpg?w=132" data-srcset="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/SUT-L-flood-weather-damage-ncc-007.jpg?w=132 140w" ></div> </a> </figure> <div class="article-info"> <header> <h2 class="entry-title"> <div class="entry-section"><a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/news/">News | </a></div> <a class="article-title" href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/09/07/so-happy-to-be-back-after-seven-months-in-turmoil-these-flood-victims-are-finally-home/" title="‘So happy to be back’: After seven months in turmoil, these flood victims are finally home"> <span class="dfm-title metered"> ‘So happy to be back’: After seven months in turmoil, these flood victims are finally home </span> </a> </h2>  <div class="entry-meta"> <div class="byline">By <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/author/emily-alvarenga/">Emily Alvarenga</a></div> <time datetime="2024-09-07 16:01:17">September 7, 2024 at 4:01 p.m.</time> </div> </header> <div class="excerpt"> At least half a dozen families displaced in January are home again. But restrictions on... </div> </div> </article> <article class=" tag-search-view archive-view has-image post-8744752 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-crime-public-safety category-news tag-top-stories-sdut tag-watchdog" data-id="8744752" data-timestamp="1725537637" > <figure> <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/09/05/san-diego-county-agrees-to-pay-1-1m-to-settle-lawsuit-over-juvenile-hall-death/" title="San Diego County agrees to pay $1.1M to settle lawsuit over juvenile hall death" class=""></a> <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/09/05/san-diego-county-agrees-to-pay-1-1m-to-settle-lawsuit-over-juvenile-hall-death/" title="San Diego County agrees to pay $1.1M to settle lawsuit over juvenile hall death"> <div class="image-wrapper"><img alt="Negligence by county officers alleged by the boy’s family in a federal lawsuit will cost San Diego County taxpayers $1.1 million under a settlement reached between lawyers for the family and the Board of Supervisors." title="Negligence by county officers alleged by the boy’s family in a federal lawsuit will cost San Diego County taxpayers $1.1 million under a settlement reached between lawyers for the family and the Board of Supervisors." subtitle="" class="lazyload size-feature_small" data-sizes="auto" data-src="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/SUT-L-juvenile-hall-001.jpg?w=132" data-srcset="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/SUT-L-juvenile-hall-001.jpg?w=132 140w" ></div> </a> </figure> <div class="article-info"> <header> <h2 class="entry-title"> <a class="article-title" href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/09/05/san-diego-county-agrees-to-pay-1-1m-to-settle-lawsuit-over-juvenile-hall-death/" title="San Diego County agrees to pay $1.1M to settle lawsuit over juvenile hall death"> <span class="dfm-title metered"> San Diego County agrees to pay $1.1M to settle lawsuit over juvenile hall death </span> </a> </h2>  <div class="entry-meta"> <div class="byline">By <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/author/jeff-mcdonald/">Jeff McDonald</a></div> <time datetime="2024-09-05 12:00:50">September 5, 2024 at 12:00 p.m.</time> </div> </header> <div class="excerpt"> Negligence by county officers alleged by the boy’s family in a federal lawsuit will cost... </div> </div> </article> <article class=" tag-search-view archive-view has-image post-8744490 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-business tag-top-stories-sdut tag-watchdog" data-id="8744490" data-timestamp="1725516025" > <figure> <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/09/05/lawyers-for-alleged-gold-scam-victims-seek-involuntary-bankruptcy-for-firm/" title="Lawyers for alleged gold-scam victims seek involuntary bankruptcy for firm" class=""></a> <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/09/05/lawyers-for-alleged-gold-scam-victims-seek-involuntary-bankruptcy-for-firm/" title="Lawyers for alleged gold-scam victims seek involuntary bankruptcy for firm"> <div class="image-wrapper"><img alt="A hearing is set in October for a petition aimed at protecting Oxford Gold Group assets." title="A hearing is set in October for a petition aimed at protecting Oxford Gold Group assets." subtitle="" class="lazyload size-feature_small" data-sizes="auto" data-src="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/SUT-Z-GOLD-AP18319619368484.jpg?w=140" data-srcset="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/SUT-Z-GOLD-AP18319619368484.jpg?w=140 140w" ></div> </a> </figure> <div class="article-info"> <header> <h2 class="entry-title"> <a class="article-title" href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/09/05/lawyers-for-alleged-gold-scam-victims-seek-involuntary-bankruptcy-for-firm/" title="Lawyers for alleged gold-scam victims seek involuntary bankruptcy for firm"> <span class="dfm-title metered"> Lawyers for alleged gold-scam victims seek involuntary bankruptcy for firm </span> </a> </h2>  <div class="entry-meta"> <div class="byline">By <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/author/jeff-mcdonald/">Jeff McDonald</a></div> <time datetime="2024-09-05 15:54:05">September 5, 2024 at 3:54 p.m.</time> </div> </header> <div class="excerpt"> A hearing is set in October for a petition aimed at protecting Oxford Gold Group... </div> </div> </article> <article class=" tag-search-view archive-view has-image post-8744453 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-crime-public-safety category-news tag-top-stories-sdut tag-watchdog" data-id="8744453" data-timestamp="1725512425" > <figure> <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/09/05/unsanitary-unethical-unprofessional-san-diego-sheriffs-oversight-board-dismisses-complaints-due-to-lack-of-jurisdiction/" title="‘Unsanitary, unethical, unprofessional’: San Diego sheriff’s oversight board dismisses complaints due to lack of jurisdiction" class=""></a> <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/09/05/unsanitary-unethical-unprofessional-san-diego-sheriffs-oversight-board-dismisses-complaints-due-to-lack-of-jurisdiction/" title="‘Unsanitary, unethical, unprofessional’: San Diego sheriff’s oversight board dismisses complaints due to lack of jurisdiction"> <div class="image-wrapper"><img alt="The allegations submitted to the Citizens’ Law Enforcement Review Board, or CLERB, were summarily dismissed. Investigators say the claims are outside their jurisdiction." title="The allegations submitted to the Citizens’ Law Enforcement Review Board, or CLERB, were summarily dismissed. Investigators say the claims are outside their jurisdiction." subtitle="" class="lazyload size-feature_small" data-sizes="auto" data-src="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/SUT-L-ICON-Central-Jail-1.jpg?w=132" data-srcset="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/SUT-L-ICON-Central-Jail-1.jpg?w=132 140w" ></div> </a> </figure> <div class="article-info"> <header> <h2 class="entry-title"> <a class="article-title" href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/09/05/unsanitary-unethical-unprofessional-san-diego-sheriffs-oversight-board-dismisses-complaints-due-to-lack-of-jurisdiction/" title="‘Unsanitary, unethical, unprofessional’: San Diego sheriff’s oversight board dismisses complaints due to lack of jurisdiction"> <span class="dfm-title metered"> ‘Unsanitary, unethical, unprofessional’: San Diego sheriff’s oversight board dismisses complaints due to lack of jurisdiction </span> </a> </h2>  <div class="entry-meta"> <div class="byline">By <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/author/jeff-mcdonald/">Jeff McDonald</a></div> <time datetime="2024-09-05 15:19:54">September 5, 2024 at 3:19 p.m.</time> </div> </header> <div class="excerpt"> The allegations submitted to the Citizens’ Law Enforcement Review Board, or CLERB, were summarily dismissed.... </div> </div> </article> <article class=" tag-search-view archive-view has-image post-8638261 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-crime-public-safety category-latest-headlines category-local-news category-local-politics category-news category-politics tag-top-stories-sdut tag-watchdog location-california location-chula-vista location-san-diego-county location-south-county" data-id="8638261" data-timestamp="1724562015" > <figure> <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/08/25/days-before-criminal-sentencing-former-chula-vista-councilwoman-faces-new-investigation-state-officials-say/" title="Days before criminal sentencing, former Chula Vista councilwoman faces new investigation, state officials say" class=""></a> <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/08/25/days-before-criminal-sentencing-former-chula-vista-councilwoman-faces-new-investigation-state-officials-say/" title="Days before criminal sentencing, former Chula Vista councilwoman faces new investigation, state officials say"> <div class="image-wrapper"><img alt="Andrea Cardenas is scheduled to appear in court Wednesday. Her brother, political consultant Jesus Cardenas, received probation earlier this year." title="Andrea Cardenas is scheduled to appear in court Wednesday. Her brother, political consultant Jesus Cardenas, received probation earlier this year." subtitle="" class="lazyload size-feature_small" data-sizes="auto" data-src="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/SUT-L-cardenas_001-1.jpg?w=133" data-srcset="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/SUT-L-cardenas_001-1.jpg?w=133 140w" ></div> </a> </figure> <div class="article-info"> <h3 class="subscriber-only-tag">SUBSCRIBER ONLY</h3> <header> <h2 class="entry-title"> <div class="entry-section"><a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/news/">News | </a></div> <a class="article-title" href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/08/25/days-before-criminal-sentencing-former-chula-vista-councilwoman-faces-new-investigation-state-officials-say/" title="Days before criminal sentencing, former Chula Vista councilwoman faces new investigation, state officials say"> <span class="dfm-title premium"> Days before criminal sentencing, former Chula Vista councilwoman faces new investigation, state officials say </span> </a> </h2>  <div class="entry-meta"> <div class="byline">By <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/author/jeff-mcdonald/">Jeff McDonald</a></div> <time datetime="2024-08-25 05:00:50">August 25, 2024 at 5:00 a.m.</time> </div> </header> <div class="excerpt"> Andrea Cardenas is scheduled to appear in court Wednesday. Her brother, political consultant Jesus Cardenas,... </div> </div> </article> <article class=" tag-search-view archive-view has-image post-8637772 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-crime-public-safety category-health category-latest-headlines category-local-news category-news tag-top-stories-sdut tag-watchdog" data-id="8637772" data-timestamp="1724475612" > <figure> <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/08/24/doctor-involved-in-elisa-serna-jail-death-loses-medical-license/" title="Doctor involved in Elisa Serna jail death loses medical license" class=""></a> <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/08/24/doctor-involved-in-elisa-serna-jail-death-loses-medical-license/" title="Doctor involved in Elisa Serna jail death loses medical license"> <div class="image-wrapper"><img alt="Carol Ann Gilmore did not show up at a hearing to defend herself, the state medical board's decision notes." title="Carol Ann Gilmore did not show up at a hearing to defend herself, the state medical board's decision notes." subtitle="" class="lazyload size-feature_small" data-sizes="auto" data-src="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/SUT-L-elisa-serna-vigil-1.jpg?w=132" data-srcset="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/SUT-L-elisa-serna-vigil-1.jpg?w=132 140w" ></div> </a> </figure> <div class="article-info"> <header> <h2 class="entry-title"> <div class="entry-section"><a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/news/">News | </a></div> <a class="article-title" href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/08/24/doctor-involved-in-elisa-serna-jail-death-loses-medical-license/" title="Doctor involved in Elisa Serna jail death loses medical license"> <span class="dfm-title metered"> Doctor involved in Elisa Serna jail death loses medical license </span> </a> </h2>  <div class="entry-meta"> <div class="byline">By <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/author/jeff-mcdonald/">Jeff McDonald</a></div> <time datetime="2024-08-24 16:34:06">August 24, 2024 at 4:34 p.m.</time> </div> </header> <div class="excerpt"> Carol Ann Gilmore did not show up at a hearing to defend herself, the state... </div> </div> </article> <article class=" tag-search-view archive-view has-image post-8636716 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-business category-latest-headlines category-local-news category-news category-real-estate tag-watchdog" data-id="8636716" data-timestamp="1724339649" > <figure> <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/08/22/state-regulators-fight-to-revoke-ash-street-brokers-license-delayed-until-february/" title="State regulators’ fight to revoke Ash Street broker’s license delayed until February" class=""></a> <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/08/22/state-regulators-fight-to-revoke-ash-street-brokers-license-delayed-until-february/" title="State regulators’ fight to revoke Ash Street broker’s license delayed until February"> <div class="image-wrapper"><img alt="Jason Hughes will have until next year to prepare his case." title="Jason Hughes will have until next year to prepare his case." subtitle="" class="lazyload size-feature_small" data-sizes="auto" data-src="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/SUT-L-HUGHES-LICENSE.jpg?w=132" data-srcset="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/SUT-L-HUGHES-LICENSE.jpg?w=132 140w" ></div> </a> </figure> <div class="article-info"> <header> <h2 class="entry-title"> <div class="entry-section"><a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/news/">News | </a></div> <a class="article-title" href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/08/22/state-regulators-fight-to-revoke-ash-street-brokers-license-delayed-until-february/" title="State regulators’ fight to revoke Ash Street broker’s license delayed until February"> <span class="dfm-title metered"> State regulators’ fight to revoke Ash Street broker’s license delayed until February </span> </a> </h2>  <div class="entry-meta"> <div class="byline">By <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/author/jeff-mcdonald/">Jeff McDonald</a></div> <time datetime="2024-08-22 18:22:28">August 22, 2024 at 6:22 p.m.</time> </div> </header> <div class="excerpt"> Jason Hughes will have until next year to prepare his case. </div> </div> </article> <article class=" tag-search-view archive-view has-image post-8625817 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-business category-courts category-news tag-watchdog location-california" data-id="8625817" data-timestamp="1724043600" > <figure> <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/08/19/a-san-diego-couple-thought-theyd-invested-in-gold-instead-they-and-hundreds-of-others-say-they-were-scammed/" title="A San Diego couple thought they’d invested in gold. Instead, they and hundreds of others say they were scammed." class=""></a> <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/08/19/a-san-diego-couple-thought-theyd-invested-in-gold-instead-they-and-hundreds-of-others-say-they-were-scammed/" title="A San Diego couple thought they’d invested in gold. Instead, they and hundreds of others say they were scammed."> <div class="image-wrapper"><img alt="Their new proposed class-action lawsuit accuses a Beverly Hills company of closing its doors and disappearing with millions of investors' dollars." title="Their new proposed class-action lawsuit accuses a Beverly Hills company of closing its doors and disappearing with millions of investors' dollars." subtitle="" class="lazyload size-feature_small" data-sizes="auto" data-src="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/SUT-Z-GOLD-AP18319619368484.jpg?w=140" data-srcset="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/SUT-Z-GOLD-AP18319619368484.jpg?w=140 140w" ></div> </a> </figure> <div class="article-info"> <header> <h2 class="entry-title"> <div class="entry-section"><a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/business/">Business | </a></div> <a class="article-title" href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/08/19/a-san-diego-couple-thought-theyd-invested-in-gold-instead-they-and-hundreds-of-others-say-they-were-scammed/" title="A San Diego couple thought they’d invested in gold. Instead, they and hundreds of others say they were scammed."> <span class="dfm-title metered"> A San Diego couple thought they’d invested in gold. Instead, they and hundreds of others say they were scammed. </span> </a> </h2>  <div class="entry-meta"> <div class="byline">By <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/author/jeff-mcdonald/">Jeff McDonald</a></div> <time datetime="2024-09-04 12:03:35">September 4, 2024 at 12:03 p.m.</time> </div> </header> <div class="excerpt"> Their new proposed class-action lawsuit accuses a Beverly Hills company of closing its doors and... </div> </div> </article> <article class=" tag-search-view archive-view has-image post-8619279 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-latest-headlines category-local-news category-local-politics category-news category-politics tag-top-stories-sdut tag-watchdog" data-id="8619279" data-timestamp="1723957223" > <figure> <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/08/18/furor-over-virtual-public-comment-highlights-a-quandary-for-san-diego-participation-or-efficiency/" title="Furor over virtual public comment highlights a quandary for San Diego — participation or efficiency?" class=""></a> <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/08/18/furor-over-virtual-public-comment-highlights-a-quandary-for-san-diego-participation-or-efficiency/" title="Furor over virtual public comment highlights a quandary for San Diego — participation or efficiency?"> <div class="image-wrapper"><img alt="Council President Sean Elo-Rivera abandoned an effort to do away with Zoom and phone comments at public meetings. But even critics of the plan concede such comments can stymy city business." title="Council President Sean Elo-Rivera abandoned an effort to do away with Zoom and phone comments at public meetings. But even critics of the plan concede such comments can stymy city business." subtitle="" class="lazyload size-feature_small" data-sizes="auto" data-src="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/SUT-L-homeless-encampment-vote-ncc-001-1.jpg?w=121" data-srcset="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/SUT-L-homeless-encampment-vote-ncc-001-1.jpg?w=121 140w" ></div> </a> </figure> <div class="article-info"> <header> <h2 class="entry-title"> <div class="entry-section"><a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/news/politics/">Politics | </a></div> <a class="article-title" href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/08/18/furor-over-virtual-public-comment-highlights-a-quandary-for-san-diego-participation-or-efficiency/" title="Furor over virtual public comment highlights a quandary for San Diego — participation or efficiency?"> <span class="dfm-title metered"> Furor over virtual public comment highlights a quandary for San Diego — participation or efficiency? </span> </a> </h2>  <div class="entry-meta"> <div class="byline">By <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/author/david-garrick/">David Garrick</a></div> <time datetime="2024-08-18 05:01:00">August 18, 2024 at 5:01 a.m.</time> </div> </header> <div class="excerpt"> Council President Sean Elo-Rivera abandoned an effort to do away with Zoom and phone comments... </div> </div> </article> <article class=" tag-search-view archive-view no-image post-8613000 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-latest-headlines category-local-news category-news tag-top-stories-sdut tag-watchdog" data-id="8613000" data-timestamp="1723870804" > <figure> <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/08/17/as-cannabis-license-deadline-looms-county-applicants-warned-of-potential-scam/" title="As cannabis license deadline looms, county applicants warned of potential scam" class=""></a> <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/08/17/as-cannabis-license-deadline-looms-county-applicants-warned-of-potential-scam/" title="As cannabis license deadline looms, county applicants warned of potential scam"> <div class="image-wrapper"><img src="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Skyline_Fallback_Image_flat.jpg" alt="As cannabis license deadline looms, county applicants warned of potential scam" title="As cannabis license deadline looms, county applicants warned of potential scam" /></div> </a> </figure> <div class="article-info"> <header> <h2 class="entry-title"> <div class="entry-section"><a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/news/">News | </a></div> <a class="article-title" href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/08/17/as-cannabis-license-deadline-looms-county-applicants-warned-of-potential-scam/" title="As cannabis license deadline looms, county applicants warned of potential scam"> <span class="dfm-title metered"> As cannabis license deadline looms, county applicants warned of potential scam </span> </a> </h2>  <div class="entry-meta"> <div class="byline">By <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/author/jeff-mcdonald/">Jeff McDonald</a></div> <time datetime="2024-08-17 05:00:53">August 17, 2024 at 5:00 a.m.</time> </div> </header> <div class="excerpt"> Consultants are pushing contracts that assume a huge proportion of future profits. </div> </div> </article> <article class=" tag-search-view archive-view has-image post-8607940 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-crime-public-safety category-latest-headlines category-local-news category-news tag-top-stories-sdut tag-watchdog" data-id="8607940" data-timestamp="1723807263" > <figure> <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/08/16/sheriff-details-new-enhanced-jail-screening-to-curb-drug-deaths-will-it-be-enough/" title="Sheriff details new enhanced jail screening to curb drug deaths. Will it be enough?" class=""></a> <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/08/16/sheriff-details-new-enhanced-jail-screening-to-curb-drug-deaths-will-it-be-enough/" title="Sheriff details new enhanced jail screening to curb drug deaths. Will it be enough?"> <div class="image-wrapper"><img alt="Advocates still hope the department will go further to protect incarcerated people, after a series of drug-related deaths in custody. 'These are the types of things that we want to see,' one said. 'It’s just that we want them universal.'" title="Advocates still hope the department will go further to protect incarcerated people, after a series of drug-related deaths in custody. 'These are the types of things that we want to see,' one said. 'It’s just that we want them universal.'" subtitle="" class="lazyload size-feature_small" data-sizes="auto" data-src="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/SUT-L-ICON-Central-Jail-1.jpg?w=132" data-srcset="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/SUT-L-ICON-Central-Jail-1.jpg?w=132 140w" ></div> </a> </figure> <div class="article-info"> <header> <h2 class="entry-title"> <div class="entry-section"><a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/news/">News | </a></div> <a class="article-title" href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/08/16/sheriff-details-new-enhanced-jail-screening-to-curb-drug-deaths-will-it-be-enough/" title="Sheriff details new enhanced jail screening to curb drug deaths. Will it be enough?"> <span class="dfm-title metered"> Sheriff details new enhanced jail screening to curb drug deaths. Will it be enough? </span> </a> </h2>  <div class="entry-meta"> <div class="byline">By <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/author/jeff-mcdonald/">Jeff McDonald</a></div> <time datetime="2024-08-17 18:05:04">August 17, 2024 at 6:05 p.m.</time> </div> </header> <div class="excerpt"> Advocates still hope the department will go further to protect incarcerated people, after a series... </div> </div> </article> <article class=" tag-search-view archive-view has-image post-8579473 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-latest-headlines category-local-news category-news category-transportation tag-top-stories-sdut tag-watchdog" data-id="8579473" data-timestamp="1723352456" > <figure> <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/08/11/get-free-or-reduced-fare-transit-a-crackdown-is-coming-and-could-be-especially-tough-on-kids/" title="Get free or reduced-fare transit? A crackdown is coming — and could be especially tough on kids" class=""></a> <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/08/11/get-free-or-reduced-fare-transit-a-crackdown-is-coming-and-could-be-especially-tough-on-kids/" title="Get free or reduced-fare transit? A crackdown is coming — and could be especially tough on kids"> <div class="image-wrapper"><img alt="The new requirement is meant to ensure that reduced fares are available only to those who qualify. But residents and community organizers say it creates a barrier for those who use transit the most." title="The new requirement is meant to ensure that reduced fares are available only to those who qualify. But residents and community organizers say it creates a barrier for those who use transit the most." subtitle="" class="lazyload size-feature_small" data-sizes="auto" data-src="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/SUT-L-YOP-Transit-1.jpg?w=127" data-srcset="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/SUT-L-YOP-Transit-1.jpg?w=127 140w" ></div> </a> </figure> <div class="article-info"> <header> <h2 class="entry-title"> <div class="entry-section"><a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/news/">News | </a></div> <a class="article-title" href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/08/11/get-free-or-reduced-fare-transit-a-crackdown-is-coming-and-could-be-especially-tough-on-kids/" title="Get free or reduced-fare transit? A crackdown is coming — and could be especially tough on kids"> <span class="dfm-title metered"> Get free or reduced-fare transit? A crackdown is coming — and could be especially tough on kids </span> </a> </h2>  <div class="entry-meta"> <div class="byline">By <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/author/maura-fox/">Maura Fox</a></div> <time datetime="2024-08-11 05:02:08">August 11, 2024 at 5:02 a.m.</time> </div> </header> <div class="excerpt"> The new requirement is meant to ensure that reduced fares are available only to those... </div> </div> </article> <article class=" tag-search-view archive-view has-image post-8579431 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-courts category-latest-headlines category-local-news category-local-politics category-news category-politics tag-top-stories-sdut tag-watchdog" data-id="8579431" data-timestamp="1723352401" > <figure> <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/08/11/heres-how-much-big-legal-payouts-are-costing-san-diego-and-whats-costing-it-the-most/" title="Here’s how much big legal payouts are costing San Diego — and what’s costing it the most" class=""></a> <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/08/11/heres-how-much-big-legal-payouts-are-costing-san-diego-and-whats-costing-it-the-most/" title="Here’s how much big legal payouts are costing San Diego — and what’s costing it the most"> <div class="image-wrapper"><img alt="A plaza is seen with the city seal in mosaic on the ground in front of a set of glass doors." title="A plaza is seen with the city seal in mosaic on the ground in front of a set of glass doors." subtitle="" class="lazyload size-feature_small" data-sizes="auto" data-src="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/SUT-L-ICON-civic-center-ec-016.jpg?w=140" data-srcset="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/SUT-L-ICON-civic-center-ec-016.jpg?w=140 140w" ></div> </a> </figure> <div class="article-info"> <h3 class="subscriber-only-tag">SUBSCRIBER ONLY</h3> <header> <h2 class="entry-title"> <div class="entry-section"><a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/news/">News | </a></div> <a class="article-title" href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/08/11/heres-how-much-big-legal-payouts-are-costing-san-diego-and-whats-costing-it-the-most/" title="Here’s how much big legal payouts are costing San Diego — and what’s costing it the most"> <span class="dfm-title premium"> Here’s how much big legal payouts are costing San Diego — and what’s costing it the most </span> </a> </h2>  <div class="entry-meta"> <div class="byline">By <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/author/jeff-mcdonald/">Jeff McDonald</a></div> <time datetime="2024-08-11 11:04:04">August 11, 2024 at 11:04 a.m.</time> </div> </header> <div class="excerpt"> 'One of the common denominators is the lack of accountability,' says one lawyer whose clients... </div> </div> </article> <article class=" tag-search-view archive-view has-image post-8565993 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-california-news category-latest-headlines category-local-news category-news tag-top-stories-sdut tag-watchdog" data-id="8565993" data-timestamp="1723051810" > <figure> <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/08/07/consumer-group-can-intervene-in-insurance-rate-cases-after-states-unusual-invitation-to-challenges/" title="Consumer group can intervene in insurance rate cases, after state’s unusual invitation to challenges" class=""></a> <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/08/07/consumer-group-can-intervene-in-insurance-rate-cases-after-states-unusual-invitation-to-challenges/" title="Consumer group can intervene in insurance rate cases, after state’s unusual invitation to challenges"> <div class="image-wrapper"><img alt="A usually routine annual certification had been delayed by regulators, in what Consumer Watchdog charged was retaliation." title="A usually routine annual certification had been delayed by regulators, in what Consumer Watchdog charged was retaliation." subtitle="" class="lazyload size-feature_small" data-sizes="auto" data-src="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/SUT-L-I5S-Fatal-Crash03.jpg?w=132" data-srcset="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/SUT-L-I5S-Fatal-Crash03.jpg?w=132 140w" ></div> </a> </figure> <div class="article-info"> <header> <h2 class="entry-title"> <div class="entry-section"><a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/news/">News | </a></div> <a class="article-title" href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/08/07/consumer-group-can-intervene-in-insurance-rate-cases-after-states-unusual-invitation-to-challenges/" title="Consumer group can intervene in insurance rate cases, after state’s unusual invitation to challenges"> <span class="dfm-title metered"> Consumer group can intervene in insurance rate cases, after state’s unusual invitation to challenges </span> </a> </h2>  <div class="entry-meta"> <div class="byline">By <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/author/jeff-mcdonald/">Jeff McDonald</a></div> <time datetime="2024-08-07 18:15:13">August 7, 2024 at 6:15 p.m.</time> </div> </header> <div class="excerpt"> A usually routine annual certification had been delayed by regulators, in what Consumer Watchdog charged... </div> </div> </article> <article class=" tag-search-view archive-view has-image post-8565989 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-latest-headlines category-local-news category-local-politics category-news category-politics tag-top-stories-sdut tag-watchdog" data-id="8565989" data-timestamp="1723051769" > <figure> <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/08/07/weeks-ahead-of-criminal-sentencing-former-chula-vista-council-member-admits-civil-violation/" title="Weeks ahead of criminal sentencing, former Chula Vista council member admits civil violation" class=""></a> <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/08/07/weeks-ahead-of-criminal-sentencing-former-chula-vista-council-member-admits-civil-violation/" title="Weeks ahead of criminal sentencing, former Chula Vista council member admits civil violation"> <div class="image-wrapper"><img alt="Andrea Cardenas will pay a $100 fine to resolve the complaint that she violated state campaign rules." title="Andrea Cardenas will pay a $100 fine to resolve the complaint that she violated state campaign rules." subtitle="" class="lazyload size-feature_small" data-sizes="auto" data-src="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/SUT-L-cardenas_001.jpg?w=133" data-srcset="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/SUT-L-cardenas_001.jpg?w=133 140w" ></div> </a> </figure> <div class="article-info"> <header> <h2 class="entry-title"> <div class="entry-section"><a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/news/politics/">Politics | </a></div> <a class="article-title" href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/08/07/weeks-ahead-of-criminal-sentencing-former-chula-vista-council-member-admits-civil-violation/" title="Weeks ahead of criminal sentencing, former Chula Vista council member admits civil violation"> <span class="dfm-title metered"> Weeks ahead of criminal sentencing, former Chula Vista council member admits civil violation </span> </a> </h2>  <div class="entry-meta"> <div class="byline">By <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/author/tammy-murga/">Tammy Murga</a></div> <time datetime="2024-08-07 19:04:26">August 7, 2024 at 7:04 p.m.</time> </div> </header> <div class="excerpt"> Andrea Cardenas will pay a $100 fine to resolve the complaint that she violated state... </div> </div> </article> <article class=" tag-search-view archive-view has-image post-8130742 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-news tag-top-stories-sdut tag-watchdog" data-id="8130742" data-timestamp="1722874431" > <figure> <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/08/05/gloria-administration-predecessor-approved-millions-in-public-contracts-without-council-approval-audit-finds/" title="Gloria administration, predecessor approved millions in public contracts without council approval, audit finds" class=""></a> <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/08/05/gloria-administration-predecessor-approved-millions-in-public-contracts-without-council-approval-audit-finds/" title="Gloria administration, predecessor approved millions in public contracts without council approval, audit finds"> <div class="image-wrapper"><img alt="Recommendations from prior audits were never fully implemented, new report says" title="Recommendations from prior audits were never fully implemented, new report says" subtitle="" class="lazyload size-feature_small" data-sizes="auto" data-src="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/sut-l-1457794-barracks-update-0605-009.jpg?w=132" data-srcset="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/sut-l-1457794-barracks-update-0605-009.jpg?w=132 140w" ></div> </a> </figure> <div class="article-info"> <header> <h2 class="entry-title"> <a class="article-title" href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/08/05/gloria-administration-predecessor-approved-millions-in-public-contracts-without-council-approval-audit-finds/" title="Gloria administration, predecessor approved millions in public contracts without council approval, audit finds"> <span class="dfm-title metered"> Gloria administration, predecessor approved millions in public contracts without council approval, audit finds </span> </a> </h2>  <div class="entry-meta"> <div class="byline">By <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/author/jeff-mcdonald/">Jeff McDonald</a></div> <time datetime="2024-08-05 16:29:23">August 5, 2024 at 4:29 p.m.</time> </div> </header> <div class="excerpt"> Recommendations from prior audits were never fully implemented, new report says </div> </div> </article> <article class=" tag-search-view archive-view has-image post-8129600 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-la-jolla-light category-la-jolla-light-news category-latest-headlines category-local-news category-local-politics category-news category-point-loma-ob-monthly category-point-loma-ob-monthly-news category-politics tag-top-stories-sdut tag-watchdog" data-id="8129600" data-timestamp="1722661243" > <figure> <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/08/03/criticized-for-restricting-public-comment-city-council-vows-to-respect-the-brown-act/" title="Criticized for restricting public comment, city council vows to respect the Brown Act" class=""></a> <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/08/03/criticized-for-restricting-public-comment-city-council-vows-to-respect-the-brown-act/" title="Criticized for restricting public comment, city council vows to respect the Brown Act"> <div class="image-wrapper"><img alt="It’s not the first time San Diego has faced accusations of violating public transparency laws." title="It’s not the first time San Diego has faced accusations of violating public transparency laws." subtitle="" class="lazyload size-feature_small" data-sizes="auto" data-src="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/SUT-L-homeless-encampment-vote-ncc-001.jpg?w=121" data-srcset="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/SUT-L-homeless-encampment-vote-ncc-001.jpg?w=121 140w" ></div> </a> </figure> <div class="article-info"> <header> <h2 class="entry-title"> <div class="entry-section"><a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/news/">News | </a></div> <a class="article-title" href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/08/03/criticized-for-restricting-public-comment-city-council-vows-to-respect-the-brown-act/" title="Criticized for restricting public comment, city council vows to respect the Brown Act"> <span class="dfm-title metered"> Criticized for restricting public comment, city council vows to respect the Brown Act </span> </a> </h2>  <div class="entry-meta"> <div class="byline">By <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/author/jerry-wu/">Jerry Wu</a></div> <time datetime="2024-08-04 10:07:17">August 4, 2024 at 10:07 a.m.</time> </div> </header> <div class="excerpt"> It’s not the first time San Diego has faced accusations of violating public transparency laws. </div> </div> </article> <article class=" tag-search-view archive-view has-image post-8125790 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-latest-headlines category-local-news category-local-politics category-news category-politics tag-top-stories-sdut tag-watchdog" data-id="8125790" data-timestamp="1722229230" > <figure> <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/07/29/whos-gotten-15m-in-community-grants-since-supervisors-ended-public-approval-heres-what-our-review-found/" title="Who’s gotten $15M in community grants since supervisors ended public approval? Here’s what our review found" class=""></a> <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/07/29/whos-gotten-15m-in-community-grants-since-supervisors-ended-public-approval-heres-what-our-review-found/" title="Who’s gotten $15M in community grants since supervisors ended public approval? Here’s what our review found"> <div class="image-wrapper"><img alt="The San Diego Union-Tribune identified eight awards to seven charities that were out of compliance in the eyes of the state Attorney General’s Office." title="The San Diego Union-Tribune identified eight awards to seven charities that were out of compliance in the eyes of the state Attorney General’s Office." subtitle="" class="lazyload size-feature_small" data-sizes="auto" data-src="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/LDN-L-HOLIDAY-1228-01.jpg?w=140" data-srcset="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/LDN-L-HOLIDAY-1228-01.jpg?w=140 140w" ></div> </a> </figure> <div class="article-info"> <header> <h2 class="entry-title"> <div class="entry-section"><a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/news/">News | </a></div> <a class="article-title" href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/07/29/whos-gotten-15m-in-community-grants-since-supervisors-ended-public-approval-heres-what-our-review-found/" title="Who’s gotten $15M in community grants since supervisors ended public approval? Here’s what our review found"> <span class="dfm-title metered"> Who’s gotten $15M in community grants since supervisors ended public approval? Here’s what our review found </span> </a> </h2>  <div class="entry-meta"> <div class="byline">By <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/author/jerry-wu/">Jerry Wu</a></div> <time datetime="2024-07-29 18:38:23">July 29, 2024 at 6:38 p.m.</time> </div> </header> <div class="excerpt"> The San Diego Union-Tribune identified eight awards to seven charities that were out of compliance... </div> </div> </article> <article class=" tag-search-view archive-view has-image post-8125469 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-business category-california-news category-courts category-latest-headlines category-local-news category-news category-real-estate tag-top-stories-sdut tag-watchdog" data-id="8125469" data-timestamp="1722142856" > <figure> <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/07/28/corporate-landlord-agrees-to-20m-settlement-of-local-businessmans-false-claims-act-lawsuit/" title="Corporate landlord agrees to $20M settlement of local businessman’s False Claims Act lawsuit" class=""></a> <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/07/28/corporate-landlord-agrees-to-20m-settlement-of-local-businessmans-false-claims-act-lawsuit/" title="Corporate landlord agrees to $20M settlement of local businessman’s False Claims Act lawsuit"> <div class="image-wrapper"><img alt="Neil Senturia, whose machine-learning program scanned thousands of building-permit records around California, will share the proceeds with dozens of cities." title="Neil Senturia, whose machine-learning program scanned thousands of building-permit records around California, will share the proceeds with dozens of cities." subtitle="" class="lazyload size-feature_small" data-sizes="auto" data-src="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/SUT-L-Invitation-Homes.jpg?w=140" data-srcset="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/SUT-L-Invitation-Homes.jpg?w=140 140w" ></div> </a> </figure> <div class="article-info"> <header> <h2 class="entry-title"> <div class="entry-section"><a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/news/">News | </a></div> <a class="article-title" href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/07/28/corporate-landlord-agrees-to-20m-settlement-of-local-businessmans-false-claims-act-lawsuit/" title="Corporate landlord agrees to $20M settlement of local businessman’s False Claims Act lawsuit"> <span class="dfm-title metered"> Corporate landlord agrees to $20M settlement of local businessman’s False Claims Act lawsuit </span> </a> </h2>  <div class="entry-meta"> <div class="byline">By <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/author/jeff-mcdonald/">Jeff McDonald</a></div> <time datetime="2024-07-28 05:02:27">July 28, 2024 at 5:02 a.m.</time> </div> </header> <div class="excerpt"> Neil Senturia, whose machine-learning program scanned thousands of building-permit records around California, will share the... </div> </div> </article> <article class=" tag-search-view archive-view has-image post-8125429 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-latest-headlines category-local-news category-local-politics category-news category-politics tag-top-stories-sdut tag-watchdog" data-id="8125429" data-timestamp="1722142816" > <figure> <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/07/28/shelter-lease-negotiators-dual-roles-raise-questions-about-conflicts-of-interest/" title="Shelter lease negotiator’s dual roles raise questions about conflicts of interest" class=""></a> <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/07/28/shelter-lease-negotiators-dual-roles-raise-questions-about-conflicts-of-interest/" title="Shelter lease negotiator’s dual roles raise questions about conflicts of interest"> <div class="image-wrapper"><img alt="Cushman is a paid consultant on the mayor's controversial plan. He also serves on San Diego Housing Commission, which could lose millions if the deal is approved." title="Cushman is a paid consultant on the mayor's controversial plan. He also serves on San Diego Housing Commission, which could lose millions if the deal is approved." subtitle="" class="lazyload size-feature_small" data-sizes="auto" data-src="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/SUT-L-cushman-2_200495450.jpg?w=131" data-srcset="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/SUT-L-cushman-2_200495450.jpg?w=131 140w" ></div> </a> </figure> <div class="article-info"> <h3 class="subscriber-only-tag">SUBSCRIBER ONLY</h3> <header> <h2 class="entry-title"> <div class="entry-section"><a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/news/">News | </a></div> <a class="article-title" href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/07/28/shelter-lease-negotiators-dual-roles-raise-questions-about-conflicts-of-interest/" title="Shelter lease negotiator’s dual roles raise questions about conflicts of interest"> <span class="dfm-title premium"> Shelter lease negotiator’s dual roles raise questions about conflicts of interest </span> </a> </h2>  <div class="entry-meta"> <div class="byline">By <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/author/jeff-mcdonald/">Jeff McDonald</a></div> <time datetime="2024-07-28 05:00:34">July 28, 2024 at 5:00 a.m.</time> </div> </header> <div class="excerpt"> Cushman is a paid consultant on the mayor's controversial plan. He also serves on San... </div> </div> </article> <article class=" tag-search-view archive-view has-image post-8123977 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-latest-headlines category-local-news category-local-politics category-news category-politics tag-top-stories-sdut tag-watchdog" data-id="8123977" data-timestamp="1721931370" > <figure> <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/07/25/facing-mounting-questions-and-persistent-opposition-gloria-delays-homeless-shelter-plan/" title="Facing mounting questions and persistent opposition, Gloria delays homeless shelter plan" class=""></a> <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/07/25/facing-mounting-questions-and-persistent-opposition-gloria-delays-homeless-shelter-plan/" title="Facing mounting questions and persistent opposition, Gloria delays homeless shelter plan"> <div class="image-wrapper"><img alt="The council will consider a revised lease later this year, rather than next week, after a marathon meeting Monday." title="The council will consider a revised lease later this year, rather than next week, after a marathon meeting Monday." subtitle="" class="lazyload size-feature_small" data-sizes="auto" data-src="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/sut-l-10-largest-homeless-shelter.jpg?w=132" data-srcset="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/sut-l-10-largest-homeless-shelter.jpg?w=132 140w" ></div> </a> </figure> <div class="article-info"> <header> <h2 class="entry-title"> <div class="entry-section"><a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/news/">News | </a></div> <a class="article-title" href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/07/25/facing-mounting-questions-and-persistent-opposition-gloria-delays-homeless-shelter-plan/" title="Facing mounting questions and persistent opposition, Gloria delays homeless shelter plan"> <span class="dfm-title metered"> Facing mounting questions and persistent opposition, Gloria delays homeless shelter plan </span> </a> </h2>  <div class="entry-meta"> <div class="byline">By <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/author/jeff-mcdonald/">Jeff McDonald</a></div> <time datetime="2024-07-25 18:41:05">July 25, 2024 at 6:41 p.m.</time> </div> </header> <div class="excerpt"> The council will consider a revised lease later this year, rather than next week, after... </div> </div> </article> <article class=" tag-search-view archive-view has-image post-8112497 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-crime-public-safety category-latest-headlines category-local-news category-news tag-top-stories-sdut tag-watchdog" data-id="8112497" data-timestamp="1720933210" > <figure> <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/07/14/probation-officers-faulted-for-beating-disabled-boy-in-juvenile-hall/" title="Probation officers faulted for beating disabled boy in juvenile hall" class=""></a> <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/07/14/probation-officers-faulted-for-beating-disabled-boy-in-juvenile-hall/" title="Probation officers faulted for beating disabled boy in juvenile hall"> <div class="image-wrapper"><img alt="Three officers used excessive force against the boy, the San Diego County Citizens’ Law Enforcement Review Board found, as his mother pleaded for action" title="Three officers used excessive force against the boy, the San Diego County Citizens’ Law Enforcement Review Board found, as his mother pleaded for action" subtitle="" class="lazyload size-feature_small" data-sizes="auto" data-src="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/SUT-L-130919-sd-me-rock-mountain-ec-009.jpg?w=132" data-srcset="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/SUT-L-130919-sd-me-rock-mountain-ec-009.jpg?w=132 140w" ></div> </a> </figure> <div class="article-info"> <header> <h2 class="entry-title"> <div class="entry-section"><a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/news/">News | </a></div> <a class="article-title" href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/07/14/probation-officers-faulted-for-beating-disabled-boy-in-juvenile-hall/" title="Probation officers faulted for beating disabled boy in juvenile hall"> <span class="dfm-title metered"> Probation officers faulted for beating disabled boy in juvenile hall </span> </a> </h2>  <div class="entry-meta"> <div class="byline">By <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/author/jeff-mcdonald/">Jeff McDonald</a></div> <time datetime="2024-07-14 05:00:35">July 14, 2024 at 5:00 a.m.</time> </div> </header> <div class="excerpt"> Three officers used excessive force against the boy, the San Diego County Citizens’ Law Enforcement... </div> </div> </article> <article class=" tag-search-view archive-view has-image post-8112101 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-latest-headlines category-local-news category-news tag-top-stories-sdut tag-watchdog" data-id="8112101" data-timestamp="1720846837" > <figure> <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/07/13/man-died-in-san-diego-jail-after-deputies-wrongly-placed-him-in-cell-with-violent-offender-outside-review-finds/" title="Man died in San Diego jail after deputies wrongly placed him in cell with violent offender, outside review finds" class=""></a> <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/07/13/man-died-in-san-diego-jail-after-deputies-wrongly-placed-him-in-cell-with-violent-offender-outside-review-finds/" title="Man died in San Diego jail after deputies wrongly placed him in cell with violent offender, outside review finds"> <div class="image-wrapper"><img alt="The first-degree murder case against the killer is scheduled for a hearing this week, with a trial scheduled for July 29" title="The first-degree murder case against the killer is scheduled for a hearing this week, with a trial scheduled for July 29" subtitle="" class="lazyload size-feature_small" data-sizes="auto" data-src="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/SUT-L-ICON-Central-Jail-012.jpg?w=132" data-srcset="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/SUT-L-ICON-Central-Jail-012.jpg?w=132 140w" ></div> </a> </figure> <div class="article-info"> <header> <h2 class="entry-title"> <div class="entry-section"><a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/news/">News | </a></div> <a class="article-title" href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/07/13/man-died-in-san-diego-jail-after-deputies-wrongly-placed-him-in-cell-with-violent-offender-outside-review-finds/" title="Man died in San Diego jail after deputies wrongly placed him in cell with violent offender, outside review finds"> <span class="dfm-title metered"> Man died in San Diego jail after deputies wrongly placed him in cell with violent offender, outside review finds </span> </a> </h2>  <div class="entry-meta"> <div class="byline">By <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/author/jeff-mcdonald/">Jeff McDonald</a></div> <time datetime="2024-07-14 04:50:35">July 14, 2024 at 4:50 a.m.</time> </div> </header> <div class="excerpt"> The first-degree murder case against the killer is scheduled for a hearing this week, with... </div> </div> </article> <article class=" tag-search-view archive-view has-image post-8112084 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-latest-headlines category-local-news category-news tag-top-stories-sdut tag-watchdog" data-id="8112084" data-timestamp="1720846813" > <figure> <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/07/13/transparency-or-retaliation-state-insurance-chief-accused-of-targeting-critic/" title="Transparency or retaliation? State insurance chief accused of targeting critic" class=""></a> <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/07/13/transparency-or-retaliation-state-insurance-chief-accused-of-targeting-critic/" title="Transparency or retaliation? State insurance chief accused of targeting critic"> <div class="image-wrapper"><img alt="The advocacy group Consumer Watchdog has yet to receive what has historically been a routine recertification from the California Department of Insurance" title="The advocacy group Consumer Watchdog has yet to receive what has historically been a routine recertification from the California Department of Insurance" subtitle="" class="lazyload size-feature_small" data-sizes="auto" data-src="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/OCR-Z-INSURANCE-CRISIS-0414.jpg?w=132" data-srcset="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/OCR-Z-INSURANCE-CRISIS-0414.jpg?w=132 140w" ></div> </a> </figure> <div class="article-info"> <header> <h2 class="entry-title"> <div class="entry-section"><a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/news/">News | </a></div> <a class="article-title" href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/07/13/transparency-or-retaliation-state-insurance-chief-accused-of-targeting-critic/" title="Transparency or retaliation? State insurance chief accused of targeting critic"> <span class="dfm-title metered"> Transparency or retaliation? State insurance chief accused of targeting critic </span> </a> </h2>  <div class="entry-meta"> <div class="byline">By <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/author/jeff-mcdonald/">Jeff McDonald</a></div> <time datetime="2024-07-14 17:55:16">July 14, 2024 at 5:55 p.m.</time> </div> </header> <div class="excerpt"> The advocacy group Consumer Watchdog has yet to receive what has historically been a routine... </div> </div> </article> <article class=" tag-search-view archive-view has-image post-8111572 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-latest-headlines category-local-news category-news tag-top-stories-sdut tag-watchdog" data-id="8111572" data-timestamp="1720724644" > <figure> <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/07/11/sheriff-boosts-jail-safety-protocols-but-stops-short-of-body-scans-for-all/" title="Sheriff boosts jail safety protocols but stops short of body scans for all" class=""></a> <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/07/11/sheriff-boosts-jail-safety-protocols-but-stops-short-of-body-scans-for-all/" title="Sheriff boosts jail safety protocols but stops short of body scans for all"> <div class="image-wrapper"><img alt="Her announcement comes after calls for routine drug screening from the county's civilian oversight board and the survivors of people who have died in jail." title="Her announcement comes after calls for routine drug screening from the county's civilian oversight board and the survivors of people who have died in jail." subtitle="" class="lazyload size-feature_small" data-sizes="auto" data-src="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/SUT-L-ICON-Sheriff-4.jpg?w=132" data-srcset="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/SUT-L-ICON-Sheriff-4.jpg?w=132 140w" ></div> </a> </figure> <div class="article-info"> <header> <h2 class="entry-title"> <div class="entry-section"><a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/news/">News | </a></div> <a class="article-title" href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/07/11/sheriff-boosts-jail-safety-protocols-but-stops-short-of-body-scans-for-all/" title="Sheriff boosts jail safety protocols but stops short of body scans for all"> <span class="dfm-title metered"> Sheriff boosts jail safety protocols but stops short of body scans for all </span> </a> </h2>  <div class="entry-meta"> <div class="byline">By <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/author/jeff-mcdonald/">Jeff McDonald</a></div> <time datetime="2024-07-11 19:13:26">July 11, 2024 at 7:13 p.m.</time> </div> </header> <div class="excerpt"> Her announcement comes after calls for routine drug screening from the county's civilian oversight board... </div> </div> </article> <article class=" tag-search-view archive-view has-image post-8111441 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-latest-headlines category-local-news category-news tag-top-stories-sdut tag-watchdog" data-id="8111441" data-timestamp="1720712557" > <figure> <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/07/11/search-under-way-for-new-san-diego-ethics-commission-chief/" title="Search under way for new San Diego Ethics Commission chief" class=""></a> <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/07/11/search-under-way-for-new-san-diego-ethics-commission-chief/" title="Search under way for new San Diego Ethics Commission chief"> <div class="image-wrapper"><img alt="Sharon Spivak is leaving after 19 years of city service" title="Sharon Spivak is leaving after 19 years of city service" subtitle="" class="lazyload size-feature_small" data-sizes="auto" data-src="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/SUT-L-1425112-downtown-office-kc-008_185397710.jpg?w=121" data-srcset="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/SUT-L-1425112-downtown-office-kc-008_185397710.jpg?w=121 140w" ></div> </a> </figure> <div class="article-info"> <header> <h2 class="entry-title"> <div class="entry-section"><a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/news/">News | </a></div> <a class="article-title" href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/07/11/search-under-way-for-new-san-diego-ethics-commission-chief/" title="Search under way for new San Diego Ethics Commission chief"> <span class="dfm-title metered"> Search under way for new San Diego Ethics Commission chief </span> </a> </h2>  <div class="entry-meta"> <div class="byline">By <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/author/jeff-mcdonald/">Jeff McDonald</a></div> <time datetime="2024-07-12 12:26:26">July 12, 2024 at 12:26 p.m.</time> </div> </header> <div class="excerpt"> Sharon Spivak is leaving after 19 years of city service </div> </div> </article> <article class=" tag-search-view archive-view has-image post-8111108 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-latest-headlines category-local-news category-news tag-top-stories-sdut tag-watchdog" data-id="8111108" data-timestamp="1720632023" > <figure> <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/07/10/city-attorney-employee-says-she-was-sexually-harassed-assaulted-at-work/" title="City attorney employee says she was sexually harassed, assaulted at work" class=""></a> <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/07/10/city-attorney-employee-says-she-was-sexually-harassed-assaulted-at-work/" title="City attorney employee says she was sexually harassed, assaulted at work"> <div class="image-wrapper"><img alt="Her lawsuit accuses the city of hiring a former San Diego police sergeant despite a history of similar allegations against him" title="Her lawsuit accuses the city of hiring a former San Diego police sergeant despite a history of similar allegations against him" subtitle="" class="lazyload size-feature_small" data-sizes="auto" data-src="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/SUT-L-ICON-civic-center-ec-018.jpg?w=135" data-srcset="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/SUT-L-ICON-civic-center-ec-018.jpg?w=135 140w" ></div> </a> </figure> <div class="article-info"> <header> <h2 class="entry-title"> <div class="entry-section"><a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/news/">News | </a></div> <a class="article-title" href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/07/10/city-attorney-employee-says-she-was-sexually-harassed-assaulted-at-work/" title="City attorney employee says she was sexually harassed, assaulted at work"> <span class="dfm-title metered"> City attorney employee says she was sexually harassed, assaulted at work </span> </a> </h2>  <div class="entry-meta"> <div class="byline">By <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/author/jeff-mcdonald/">Jeff McDonald</a></div> <time datetime="2024-07-10 17:52:22">July 10, 2024 at 5:52 p.m.</time> </div> </header> <div class="excerpt"> Her lawsuit accuses the city of hiring a former San Diego police sergeant despite a... </div> </div> </article> <article class=" tag-search-view archive-view has-image post-8109524 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-courts category-crime-public-safety category-latest-headlines category-local-news category-news tag-watchdog" data-id="8109524" data-timestamp="1720328449" > <figure> <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/07/07/after-record-15-million-settlement-san-diego-county-still-confronts-a-slew-of-other-jail-death-lawsuits/" title="After record $15 million settlement, San Diego County still confronts a slew of other jail-death lawsuits" class=""></a> <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/07/07/after-record-15-million-settlement-san-diego-county-still-confronts-a-slew-of-other-jail-death-lawsuits/" title="After record $15 million settlement, San Diego County still confronts a slew of other jail-death lawsuits"> <div class="image-wrapper"><img alt="Many of the lawsuits over people's deaths in local jails accuse the Sheriff’s Department of deliberate indifference." title="Many of the lawsuits over people's deaths in local jails accuse the Sheriff’s Department of deliberate indifference." subtitle="" class="lazyload size-feature_small" data-sizes="auto" data-src="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/SUT-L-Serna-presser-003.jpg?w=132" data-srcset="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/SUT-L-Serna-presser-003.jpg?w=132 140w" ></div> </a> </figure> <div class="article-info"> <header> <h2 class="entry-title"> <div class="entry-section"><a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/news/">News | </a></div> <a class="article-title" href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/07/07/after-record-15-million-settlement-san-diego-county-still-confronts-a-slew-of-other-jail-death-lawsuits/" title="After record $15 million settlement, San Diego County still confronts a slew of other jail-death lawsuits"> <span class="dfm-title metered"> After record $15 million settlement, San Diego County still confronts a slew of other jail-death lawsuits </span> </a> </h2>  <div class="entry-meta"> <div class="byline">By <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/author/jeff-mcdonald/">Jeff McDonald</a></div> <time datetime="2024-07-08 10:00:17">July 8, 2024 at 10:00 a.m.</time> </div> </header> <div class="excerpt"> Many of the lawsuits over people's deaths in local jails accuse the Sheriff’s Department of... </div> </div> </article> <article class=" tag-search-view archive-view has-image post-8108959 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-latest-headlines category-local-news category-news tag-watchdog" data-id="8108959" data-timestamp="1720180914" > <figure> <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/07/05/san-diego-oks-287500-payout-to-2-people-injured-on-damaged-road-sidewalk/" title="San Diego OKs $287,500 payout to 2 people injured on damaged road, sidewalk" class=""></a> <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/07/05/san-diego-oks-287500-payout-to-2-people-injured-on-damaged-road-sidewalk/" title="San Diego OKs $287,500 payout to 2 people injured on damaged road, sidewalk"> <div class="image-wrapper"><img alt="A plaza is seen with the city seal in mosaic on the ground in front of a set of glass doors." title="A plaza is seen with the city seal in mosaic on the ground in front of a set of glass doors." subtitle="" class="lazyload size-feature_small" data-sizes="auto" data-src="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/SUT-L-ICON-civic-center-ec-016.jpg?w=140" data-srcset="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/SUT-L-ICON-civic-center-ec-016.jpg?w=140 140w" ></div> </a> </figure> <div class="article-info"> <header> <h2 class="entry-title"> <div class="entry-section"><a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/news/">News | </a></div> <a class="article-title" href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/07/05/san-diego-oks-287500-payout-to-2-people-injured-on-damaged-road-sidewalk/" title="San Diego OKs $287,500 payout to 2 people injured on damaged road, sidewalk"> <span class="dfm-title metered"> San Diego OKs $287,500 payout to 2 people injured on damaged road, sidewalk </span> </a> </h2>  <div class="entry-meta"> <div class="byline">By <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/author/jeff-mcdonald/">Jeff McDonald</a></div> <time datetime="2024-07-05 13:38:59">July 5, 2024 at 1:38 p.m.</time> </div> </header> <div class="excerpt"> And according to city budget records, the office in charge of managing claims is growing. </div> </div> </article> <article class=" tag-search-view archive-view has-image post-8108621 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-latest-headlines category-local-news category-news tag-watchdog" data-id="8108621" data-timestamp="1720086480" > <figure> <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/07/04/his-cancer-surgery-was-delayed-for-months-while-he-was-in-jail-now-hes-sued-the-sheriff/" title="His cancer surgery was delayed for months while he was in jail. Now he’s sued the sheriff." class=""></a> <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/07/04/his-cancer-surgery-was-delayed-for-months-while-he-was-in-jail-now-hes-sued-the-sheriff/" title="His cancer surgery was delayed for months while he was in jail. Now he’s sued the sheriff."> <div class="image-wrapper"><img alt="A man and woman smile for a photographer, holding a button-down shirt in front of him." title="A man and woman smile for a photographer, holding a button-down shirt in front of him." subtitle="" class="lazyload size-feature_small" data-sizes="auto" data-src="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/SUT-L-hightower-lawsuit-01.jpg?w=140" data-srcset="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/SUT-L-hightower-lawsuit-01.jpg?w=140 140w" ></div> </a> </figure> <div class="article-info"> <header> <h2 class="entry-title"> <div class="entry-section"><a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/news/">News | </a></div> <a class="article-title" href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/07/04/his-cancer-surgery-was-delayed-for-months-while-he-was-in-jail-now-hes-sued-the-sheriff/" title="His cancer surgery was delayed for months while he was in jail. Now he’s sued the sheriff."> <span class="dfm-title metered"> His cancer surgery was delayed for months while he was in jail. Now he’s sued the sheriff. </span> </a> </h2>  <div class="entry-meta"> <div class="byline">By <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/author/jeff-mcdonald/">Jeff McDonald</a></div> <time datetime="2024-07-04 11:26:50">July 4, 2024 at 11:26 a.m.</time> </div> </header> <div class="excerpt"> Clarence Hightower underwent his surgery last July, days after The San Diego Union-Tribune reported on... </div> </div> </article> <article class=" tag-search-view archive-view has-image post-8108039 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-crime-public-safety category-latest-headlines category-local-news category-news tag-watchdog" data-id="8108039" data-timestamp="1719943165" > <figure> <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/07/02/we-will-be-watching-after-historic-settlement-elisa-sernas-parents-look-to-reform-deadly-jails/" title="‘We will be watching’: After historic settlement, Elisa Serna’s parents look to reform deadly jails" class=""></a> <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/07/02/we-will-be-watching-after-historic-settlement-elisa-sernas-parents-look-to-reform-deadly-jails/" title="‘We will be watching’: After historic settlement, Elisa Serna’s parents look to reform deadly jails"> <div class="image-wrapper"><img alt="Two women embrace sitting at a table with their nametags, their eyes downcast." title="Two women embrace sitting at a table with their nametags, their eyes downcast." subtitle="" class="lazyload size-feature_small" data-sizes="auto" data-src="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/SUT-L-Serna-presser-002.jpg?w=132" data-srcset="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/SUT-L-Serna-presser-002.jpg?w=132 140w" ></div> </a> </figure> <div class="article-info"> <header> <h2 class="entry-title"> <div class="entry-section"><a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/news/">News | </a></div> <a class="article-title" href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/07/02/we-will-be-watching-after-historic-settlement-elisa-sernas-parents-look-to-reform-deadly-jails/" title="‘We will be watching’: After historic settlement, Elisa Serna’s parents look to reform deadly jails"> <span class="dfm-title metered"> ‘We will be watching’: After historic settlement, Elisa Serna’s parents look to reform deadly jails </span> </a> </h2>  <div class="entry-meta"> <div class="byline">By <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/author/jeff-mcdonald/">Jeff McDonald</a></div> <time datetime="2024-07-02 22:27:23">July 2, 2024 at 10:27 p.m.</time> </div> </header> <div class="excerpt"> 'I don't see change,' her mother said Tuesday, just after agreeing to end a lawsuit... </div> </div> </article> <article class=" tag-search-view archive-view has-image post-8107625 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-crime-public-safety category-latest-headlines category-local-news category-news tag-watchdog" data-id="8107625" data-timestamp="1719867607" > <figure> <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/07/01/san-diego-county-settles-elisa-serna-jail-death-lawsuit-for-15-million-and-limited-federal-oversight/" title="San Diego County settles Elisa Serna jail death lawsuit for $15 million, and limited federal oversight" class=""></a> <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/07/01/san-diego-county-settles-elisa-serna-jail-death-lawsuit-for-15-million-and-limited-federal-oversight/" title="San Diego County settles Elisa Serna jail death lawsuit for $15 million, and limited federal oversight"> <div class="image-wrapper"><img alt="'The dollar amount doesn’t matter,' said her mother, who plans to keep advocating for other people in sheriff’s custody. 'These things do not change the fact that Elisa is never coming back.'" title="'The dollar amount doesn’t matter,' said her mother, who plans to keep advocating for other people in sheriff’s custody. 'These things do not change the fact that Elisa is never coming back.'" subtitle="" class="lazyload size-feature_small" data-sizes="auto" data-src="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/SUT-L-elisa-serna-vigil-1.jpg?w=132" data-srcset="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/SUT-L-elisa-serna-vigil-1.jpg?w=132 140w" ></div> </a> </figure> <div class="article-info"> <header> <h2 class="entry-title"> <div class="entry-section"><a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/news/">News | </a></div> <a class="article-title" href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/07/01/san-diego-county-settles-elisa-serna-jail-death-lawsuit-for-15-million-and-limited-federal-oversight/" title="San Diego County settles Elisa Serna jail death lawsuit for $15 million, and limited federal oversight"> <span class="dfm-title metered"> San Diego County settles Elisa Serna jail death lawsuit for $15 million, and limited federal oversight </span> </a> </h2>  <div class="entry-meta"> <div class="byline">By <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/author/jeff-mcdonald/">Jeff McDonald</a></div> <time datetime="2024-07-02 19:57:46">July 2, 2024 at 7:57 p.m.</time> </div> </header> <div class="excerpt"> 'The dollar amount doesn’t matter,' said her mother, who plans to keep advocating for other... </div> </div> </article> <article class=" tag-search-view archive-view has-image post-8106701 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-latest-headlines category-local-news category-news tag-watchdog" data-id="8106701" data-timestamp="1719637236" > <figure> <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/06/29/deputies-wrongly-allowed-drugs-into-san-diego-county-jails-investigation-finds/" title="Deputies wrongly allowed drugs into San Diego County jails, investigation finds" class=""></a> <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/06/29/deputies-wrongly-allowed-drugs-into-san-diego-county-jails-investigation-finds/" title="Deputies wrongly allowed drugs into San Diego County jails, investigation finds"> <div class="image-wrapper"><img alt="The sheriff's oversight board has sustained two more misconduct findings in recent jail deaths." title="The sheriff's oversight board has sustained two more misconduct findings in recent jail deaths." subtitle="" class="lazyload size-feature_small" data-sizes="auto" data-src="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/SUT-L-ICON-Central-Jail-015.jpg?w=132" data-srcset="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/SUT-L-ICON-Central-Jail-015.jpg?w=132 140w" ></div> </a> </figure> <div class="article-info"> <header> <h2 class="entry-title"> <div class="entry-section"><a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/news/">News | </a></div> <a class="article-title" href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/06/29/deputies-wrongly-allowed-drugs-into-san-diego-county-jails-investigation-finds/" title="Deputies wrongly allowed drugs into San Diego County jails, investigation finds"> <span class="dfm-title metered"> Deputies wrongly allowed drugs into San Diego County jails, investigation finds </span> </a> </h2>  <div class="entry-meta"> <div class="byline">By <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/author/jeff-mcdonald/">Jeff McDonald</a></div> <time datetime="2024-06-29 05:01:40">June 29, 2024 at 5:01 a.m.</time> </div> </header> <div class="excerpt"> The sheriff's oversight board has sustained two more misconduct findings in recent jail deaths. </div> </div> </article> <article class=" tag-search-view archive-view has-image post-8106078 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-crime-public-safety category-latest-headlines category-local-news category-news tag-watchdog" data-id="8106078" data-timestamp="1719499228" > <figure> <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/06/27/man-dies-in-san-diego-jail-one-day-after-arrest-marking-6th-in-custody-death-this-year/" title="Man dies in San Diego jail one day after arrest, marking 6th in-custody death this year" class=""></a> <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/06/27/man-dies-in-san-diego-jail-one-day-after-arrest-marking-6th-in-custody-death-this-year/" title="Man dies in San Diego jail one day after arrest, marking 6th in-custody death this year"> <div class="image-wrapper"><img alt="The man was found dead Wednesday night on the floor of a shower inside the Men’s Central Jail downtown, sheriff's officials said. He was believed to be homeless, although they did not say why." title="The man was found dead Wednesday night on the floor of a shower inside the Men’s Central Jail downtown, sheriff's officials said. He was believed to be homeless, although they did not say why." subtitle="" class="lazyload size-feature_small" data-sizes="auto" data-src="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/SUT-L-ICON-Central-Jail-2.jpg?w=132" data-srcset="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/SUT-L-ICON-Central-Jail-2.jpg?w=132 140w" ></div> </a> </figure> <div class="article-info"> <header> <h2 class="entry-title"> <div class="entry-section"><a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/news/">News | </a></div> <a class="article-title" href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/06/27/man-dies-in-san-diego-jail-one-day-after-arrest-marking-6th-in-custody-death-this-year/" title="Man dies in San Diego jail one day after arrest, marking 6th in-custody death this year"> <span class="dfm-title metered"> Man dies in San Diego jail one day after arrest, marking 6th in-custody death this year </span> </a> </h2>  <div class="entry-meta"> <div class="byline">By <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/author/jeff-mcdonald/">Jeff McDonald</a></div> <time datetime="2024-06-27 16:59:53">June 27, 2024 at 4:59 p.m.</time> </div> </header> <div class="excerpt"> The man was found dead Wednesday night on the floor of a shower inside the... </div> </div> </article> <article class=" tag-search-view archive-view has-image post-8106069 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-latest-headlines category-local-news category-news tag-watchdog" data-id="8106069" data-timestamp="1719497735" > <figure> <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/06/27/days-after-union-tribune-report-feds-agree-to-pay-4000-for-damage-to-teens-car/" title="Days after Union-Tribune report, feds agree to pay $4,000 for damage to teen’s car" class=""></a> <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/06/27/days-after-union-tribune-report-feds-agree-to-pay-4000-for-damage-to-teens-car/" title="Days after Union-Tribune report, feds agree to pay $4,000 for damage to teen’s car"> <div class="image-wrapper"><img alt="The owner of a Honda Civic hit by a federal employee was given no explanation for the delay in settling the claim." title="The owner of a Honda Civic hit by a federal employee was given no explanation for the delay in settling the claim." subtitle="" class="lazyload size-feature_small" data-sizes="auto" data-src="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/sut-l-dessa-honda-0615-01.jpg?w=117" data-srcset="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/sut-l-dessa-honda-0615-01.jpg?w=117 140w" ></div> </a> </figure> <div class="article-info"> <header> <h2 class="entry-title"> <div class="entry-section"><a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/news/">News | </a></div> <a class="article-title" href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/06/27/days-after-union-tribune-report-feds-agree-to-pay-4000-for-damage-to-teens-car/" title="Days after Union-Tribune report, feds agree to pay $4,000 for damage to teen’s car"> <span class="dfm-title metered"> Days after Union-Tribune report, feds agree to pay $4,000 for damage to teen’s car </span> </a> </h2>  <div class="entry-meta"> <div class="byline">By <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/author/jeff-mcdonald/">Jeff McDonald</a></div> <time datetime="2024-06-27 18:24:02">June 27, 2024 at 6:24 p.m.</time> </div> </header> <div class="excerpt"> The owner of a Honda Civic hit by a federal employee was given no explanation... </div> </div> </article> <article class=" tag-search-view archive-view has-image post-8104654 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-business category-energy category-latest-headlines tag-top-stories-sdut tag-watchdog" data-id="8104654" data-timestamp="1719243623" > <figure> <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/06/24/sdge-agrees-to-pay-71000-fine-over-2021-power-shutoff/" title="SDG&E agrees to pay $71,000 fine over 2021 power shutoff" class=""></a> <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/06/24/sdge-agrees-to-pay-71000-fine-over-2021-power-shutoff/" title="SDG&E agrees to pay $71,000 fine over 2021 power shutoff"> <div class="image-wrapper"><img alt="SDG&E agrees to pay nearly $71,000 in fines related to power shutoff during Thanksgiving 2021" title="SDG&E agrees to pay nearly $71,000 in fines related to power shutoff during Thanksgiving 2021" subtitle="" class="lazyload size-feature_small" data-sizes="auto" data-src="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/SUT-L-fire-danger-sign-1026.jpg?w=132" data-srcset="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/SUT-L-fire-danger-sign-1026.jpg?w=132 140w" ></div> </a> </figure> <div class="article-info"> <h3 class="subscriber-only-tag">SUBSCRIBER ONLY</h3> <header> <h2 class="entry-title"> <div class="entry-section"><a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/business/energy/">Energy | </a></div> <a class="article-title" href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/06/24/sdge-agrees-to-pay-71000-fine-over-2021-power-shutoff/" title="SDG&E agrees to pay $71,000 fine over 2021 power shutoff"> <span class="dfm-title premium"> SDG&E agrees to pay $71,000 fine over 2021 power shutoff </span> </a> </h2>  <div class="entry-meta"> <div class="byline">By <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/author/rob-nikolewski/">Rob Nikolewski</a></div> <time datetime="2024-06-24 16:04:49">June 24, 2024 at 4:04 p.m.</time> </div> </header> <div class="excerpt"> SDG&E agrees to pay nearly $71,000 in fines related to power shutoff during Thanksgiving 2021 </div> </div> </article> <article class=" tag-search-view archive-view has-image post-8104242 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-education category-news tag-top-stories-sdut tag-watchdog" data-id="8104242" data-timestamp="1719118824" > <figure> <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/06/23/how-california-agencies-are-keeping-misconduct-investigations-secret-despite-transparency-laws/" title="How California agencies are keeping misconduct investigations secret despite transparency laws" class=""></a> <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/06/23/how-california-agencies-are-keeping-misconduct-investigations-secret-despite-transparency-laws/" title="How California agencies are keeping misconduct investigations secret despite transparency laws"> <div class="image-wrapper"><img alt="School districts and other public agencies are using attorneys to conduct fact-finding investigations for misconduct allegations, which allows them to hide the facts from the public" title="School districts and other public agencies are using attorneys to conduct fact-finding investigations for misconduct allegations, which allows them to hide the facts from the public" subtitle="" class="lazyload size-feature_small" data-sizes="auto" data-src="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Sut-l-Grossmont-Union-HS-District-HQ.jpg?w=140" data-srcset="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Sut-l-Grossmont-Union-HS-District-HQ.jpg?w=140 140w" ></div> </a> </figure> <div class="article-info"> <header> <h2 class="entry-title"> <a class="article-title" href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/06/23/how-california-agencies-are-keeping-misconduct-investigations-secret-despite-transparency-laws/" title="How California agencies are keeping misconduct investigations secret despite transparency laws"> <span class="dfm-title metered"> How California agencies are keeping misconduct investigations secret despite transparency laws </span> </a> </h2>  <div class="entry-meta"> <div class="byline">By <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/author/kristen-taketa/">Kristen Taketa</a></div> <time datetime="2024-06-23 06:19:25">June 23, 2024 at 6:19 a.m.</time> </div> </header> <div class="excerpt"> School districts and other public agencies are using attorneys to conduct fact-finding investigations for misconduct... </div> </div> </article> <article class=" tag-search-view archive-view has-image post-8103189 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-latest-headlines category-local-news category-local-politics category-news category-politics tag-watchdog" data-id="8103189" data-timestamp="1718834142" > <figure> <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/06/19/a-park-a-migrant-center-and-help-for-victims-of-violence-whats-changed-in-the-countys-revised-8-5b-budget/" title="A park, a migrant center and help for victims of violence: What’s changed in the county’s revised $8.5B budget" class=""></a> <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/06/19/a-park-a-migrant-center-and-help-for-victims-of-violence-whats-changed-in-the-countys-revised-8-5b-budget/" title="A park, a migrant center and help for victims of violence: What’s changed in the county’s revised $8.5B budget"> <div class="image-wrapper"><img alt="The revised budget adds almost $46.9 million in spending, nearly all of which will go to behavioral health and public safety" title="The revised budget adds almost $46.9 million in spending, nearly all of which will go to behavioral health and public safety" subtitle="" class="lazyload size-feature_small" data-sizes="auto" data-src="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/SUT-L-County-Budget-Revision.jpg?w=126" data-srcset="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/SUT-L-County-Budget-Revision.jpg?w=126 140w" ></div> </a> </figure> <div class="article-info"> <header> <h2 class="entry-title"> <div class="entry-section"><a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/news/politics/">Politics | </a></div> <a class="article-title" href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/06/19/a-park-a-migrant-center-and-help-for-victims-of-violence-whats-changed-in-the-countys-revised-8-5b-budget/" title="A park, a migrant center and help for victims of violence: What’s changed in the county’s revised $8.5B budget"> <span class="dfm-title metered"> A park, a migrant center and help for victims of violence: What’s changed in the county’s revised $8.5B budget </span> </a> </h2>  <div class="entry-meta"> <div class="byline">By <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/author/emily-alvarenga/">Emily Alvarenga</a></div> <time datetime="2024-06-20 10:10:00">June 20, 2024 at 10:10 a.m.</time> </div> </header> <div class="excerpt"> The revised budget adds almost $46.9 million in spending, nearly all of which will go... </div> </div> </article> <article class=" tag-search-view archive-view has-image post-8102572 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-latest-headlines category-local-news category-news tag-watchdog" data-id="8102572" data-timestamp="1718738486" > <figure> <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/06/18/e-bike-nonprofit-ceo-accused-of-faking-program-data-mixing-public-and-private-business/" title="E-bike nonprofit CEO accused of faking program data, mixing public and private business" class=""></a> <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/06/18/e-bike-nonprofit-ceo-accused-of-faking-program-data-mixing-public-and-private-business/" title="E-bike nonprofit CEO accused of faking program data, mixing public and private business"> <div class="image-wrapper"><img alt="People ride e-bikes on a boardwalk between a beach and homes." title="People ride e-bikes on a boardwalk between a beach and homes." subtitle="" class="lazyload size-feature_small" data-sizes="auto" data-src="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/sut-l-pedal-ahead-0619.jpg?w=128" data-srcset="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/sut-l-pedal-ahead-0619.jpg?w=128 140w" ></div> </a> </figure> <div class="article-info"> <header> <h2 class="entry-title"> <div class="entry-section"><a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/news/">News | </a></div> <a class="article-title" href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/06/18/e-bike-nonprofit-ceo-accused-of-faking-program-data-mixing-public-and-private-business/" title="E-bike nonprofit CEO accused of faking program data, mixing public and private business"> <span class="dfm-title metered"> E-bike nonprofit CEO accused of faking program data, mixing public and private business </span> </a> </h2>  <div class="entry-meta"> <div class="byline">By <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/author/jeff-mcdonald/">Jeff McDonald</a></div> <time datetime="2024-06-18 19:38:26">June 18, 2024 at 7:38 p.m.</time> </div> </header> <div class="excerpt"> A former Pedal Ahead manager makes the allegations in claims filed this week with SANDAG... </div> </div> </article> <article class=" tag-search-view archive-view has-image post-8092809 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-latest-headlines category-local-news category-local-politics category-news category-politics category-uncategorized tag-watchdog location-california location-san-diego location-san-diego-county" data-id="8092809" data-timestamp="1718514000" > <figure> <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/06/16/hundreds-of-vacancies-at-san-diego-city-and-county-boards-hobble-missions-delay-work/" title="Hundreds of vacancies at San Diego city and county boards hobble missions, delay work" class=""></a> <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/06/16/hundreds-of-vacancies-at-san-diego-city-and-county-boards-hobble-missions-delay-work/" title="Hundreds of vacancies at San Diego city and county boards hobble missions, delay work"> <div class="image-wrapper"><img alt="With more than 1,800 seats and rules tailored to each of the nearly 200 bodies that tend to require specific skills or expertise, officials say filling vacancies takes time" title="With more than 1,800 seats and rules tailored to each of the nearly 200 bodies that tend to require specific skills or expertise, officials say filling vacancies takes time" subtitle="" class="lazyload size-feature_small" data-sizes="auto" data-src="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/sut-l-1440570-board-meeting-008.jpg?w=133" data-srcset="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/sut-l-1440570-board-meeting-008.jpg?w=133 140w" ></div> </a> </figure> <div class="article-info"> <header> <h2 class="entry-title"> <div class="entry-section"><a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/news/">News | </a></div> <a class="article-title" href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/06/16/hundreds-of-vacancies-at-san-diego-city-and-county-boards-hobble-missions-delay-work/" title="Hundreds of vacancies at San Diego city and county boards hobble missions, delay work"> <span class="dfm-title metered"> Hundreds of vacancies at San Diego city and county boards hobble missions, delay work </span> </a> </h2>  <div class="entry-meta"> <div class="byline">By <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/author/jeff-mcdonald/">Jeff McDonald</a></div> <time datetime="2024-06-17 10:19:05">June 17, 2024 at 10:19 a.m.</time> </div> </header> <div class="excerpt"> With more than 1,800 seats and rules tailored to each of the nearly 200 bodies... </div> </div> </article> <article class=" tag-search-view archive-view has-image post-8085894 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-latest-headlines category-news tag-top-stories-sdut tag-watchdog" data-id="8085894" data-timestamp="1718427621" > <figure> <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/06/15/one-san-diego-teens-fender-bender-is-a-lesson-in-government-accountability-and-the-lack-of-it/" title="One San Diego teen’s fender-bender is a lesson in government accountability — and the lack of it" class=""></a> <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/06/15/one-san-diego-teens-fender-bender-is-a-lesson-in-government-accountability-and-the-lack-of-it/" title="One San Diego teen’s fender-bender is a lesson in government accountability — and the lack of it"> <div class="image-wrapper"><img alt="A teenager stands against a parked car, pointing at a dent in its rear fender." title="A teenager stands against a parked car, pointing at a dent in its rear fender." subtitle="" class="lazyload size-feature_small" data-sizes="auto" data-src="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Dessa-Kuritz-and-Honda.jpg?w=117" data-srcset="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Dessa-Kuritz-and-Honda.jpg?w=117 140w" ></div> </a> </figure> <div class="article-info"> <header> <h2 class="entry-title"> <div class="entry-section"><a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/news/">News | </a></div> <a class="article-title" href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/06/15/one-san-diego-teens-fender-bender-is-a-lesson-in-government-accountability-and-the-lack-of-it/" title="One San Diego teen’s fender-bender is a lesson in government accountability — and the lack of it"> <span class="dfm-title metered"> One San Diego teen’s fender-bender is a lesson in government accountability — and the lack of it </span> </a> </h2>  <div class="entry-meta"> <div class="byline">By <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/author/jeff-mcdonald/">Jeff McDonald</a></div> <time datetime="2024-06-17 06:40:26">June 17, 2024 at 6:40 a.m.</time> </div> </header> <div class="excerpt"> Some of the most basic tenets of American democracy are the ideas that we all... </div> </div> </article> <article class=" tag-search-view archive-view has-image post-8085886 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-latest-headlines category-news tag-top-stories-sdut tag-watchdog" data-id="8085886" data-timestamp="1718341241" > <figure> <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/06/14/in-latest-setback-san-diegos-utility-office-wrongly-debits-hundreds-of-auto-pay-water-customers/" title="In latest setback, San Diego’s utility office wrongly debits hundreds of auto-pay water customers" class=""></a> <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/06/14/in-latest-setback-san-diegos-utility-office-wrongly-debits-hundreds-of-auto-pay-water-customers/" title="In latest setback, San Diego’s utility office wrongly debits hundreds of auto-pay water customers"> <div class="image-wrapper"><img alt="The announcement by city officials comes three weeks after a county grand jury report detailed some unflattering findings" title="The announcement by city officials comes three weeks after a county grand jury report detailed some unflattering findings" subtitle="" class="lazyload size-feature_small" data-sizes="auto" data-src="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/SUT-L-water-bills-004.jpg?w=125" data-srcset="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/SUT-L-water-bills-004.jpg?w=125 140w" ></div> </a> </figure> <div class="article-info"> <header> <h2 class="entry-title"> <div class="entry-section"><a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/news/">News | </a></div> <a class="article-title" href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/06/14/in-latest-setback-san-diegos-utility-office-wrongly-debits-hundreds-of-auto-pay-water-customers/" title="In latest setback, San Diego’s utility office wrongly debits hundreds of auto-pay water customers"> <span class="dfm-title metered"> In latest setback, San Diego’s utility office wrongly debits hundreds of auto-pay water customers </span> </a> </h2>  <div class="entry-meta"> <div class="byline">By <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/author/jeff-mcdonald/">Jeff McDonald</a></div> <time datetime="2024-06-14 13:51:53">June 14, 2024 at 1:51 p.m.</time> </div> </header> <div class="excerpt"> The announcement by city officials comes three weeks after a county grand jury report detailed... </div> </div> </article> <article class=" tag-search-view archive-view has-image post-8091790 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-latest-headlines category-local-news category-news tag-watchdog location-california location-san-diego location-san-diego-county" data-id="8091790" data-timestamp="1718294486" > <figure> <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/06/13/catholic-diocese-will-seek-bankruptcy-protection-from-hundreds-of-sex-abuse-claims/" title="Catholic diocese will seek bankruptcy protection from hundreds of sex-abuse claims" class=""></a> <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/06/13/catholic-diocese-will-seek-bankruptcy-protection-from-hundreds-of-sex-abuse-claims/" title="Catholic diocese will seek bankruptcy protection from hundreds of sex-abuse claims"> <div class="image-wrapper"><img alt="The San Diego diocese's Chapter 11 petition will be filed Monday, Cardinal Robert McElroy says" title="The San Diego diocese's Chapter 11 petition will be filed Monday, Cardinal Robert McElroy says" subtitle="" class="lazyload size-feature_small" data-sizes="auto" data-src="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/SUT-L-diocese-bankruptcy-0614_01.jpg?w=132" data-srcset="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/SUT-L-diocese-bankruptcy-0614_01.jpg?w=132 140w" ></div> </a> </figure> <div class="article-info"> <header> <h2 class="entry-title"> <div class="entry-section"><a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/news/">News | </a></div> <a class="article-title" href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/06/13/catholic-diocese-will-seek-bankruptcy-protection-from-hundreds-of-sex-abuse-claims/" title="Catholic diocese will seek bankruptcy protection from hundreds of sex-abuse claims"> <span class="dfm-title metered"> Catholic diocese will seek bankruptcy protection from hundreds of sex-abuse claims </span> </a> </h2>  <div class="entry-meta"> <div class="byline">By <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/author/jeff-mcdonald/">Jeff McDonald</a></div> <time datetime="2024-06-13 17:40:29">June 13, 2024 at 5:40 p.m.</time> </div> </header> <div class="excerpt"> The San Diego diocese's Chapter 11 petition will be filed Monday, Cardinal Robert McElroy says </div> </div> </article> <article class=" tag-search-view archive-view no-image post-8085895 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-education category-latest-headlines category-news tag-watchdog" data-id="8085895" data-timestamp="1718236664" > <figure> <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/06/12/poway-unified-fired-its-superintendent-for-allegedly-interfering-in-investigation-related-to-her-daughter/" title="Poway Unified fired its superintendent for allegedly interfering in investigation related to her daughter" class=""></a> <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/06/12/poway-unified-fired-its-superintendent-for-allegedly-interfering-in-investigation-related-to-her-daughter/" title="Poway Unified fired its superintendent for allegedly interfering in investigation related to her daughter"> <div class="image-wrapper"><img src="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Skyline_Fallback_Image_flat.jpg" alt="Poway Unified fired its superintendent for allegedly interfering in investigation related to her daughter" title="Poway Unified fired its superintendent for allegedly interfering in investigation related to her daughter" /></div> </a> </figure> <div class="article-info"> <header> <h2 class="entry-title"> <div class="entry-section"><a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/news/">News | </a></div> <a class="article-title" href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/06/12/poway-unified-fired-its-superintendent-for-allegedly-interfering-in-investigation-related-to-her-daughter/" title="Poway Unified fired its superintendent for allegedly interfering in investigation related to her daughter"> <span class="dfm-title metered"> Poway Unified fired its superintendent for allegedly interfering in investigation related to her daughter </span> </a> </h2>  <div class="entry-meta"> <div class="byline">By <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/author/kristen-taketa/">Kristen Taketa</a></div> <time datetime="2024-06-13 17:07:01">June 13, 2024 at 5:07 p.m.</time> </div> </header> <div class="excerpt"> The district said it found that Marian Kim Phelps had leveraged her position to initiate... </div> </div> </article> <article class=" tag-search-view archive-view no-image post-7902896 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-latest-headlines category-news category-politics tag-watchdog" data-id="7902896" data-timestamp="1717920001" > <figure> <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/06/09/internship-for-daughter-of-san-diego-mayors-top-aide-raises-questions-about-citys-nepotism-policy-recruitment/" title="Internship for daughter of San Diego mayor’s top aide raises questions about city’s nepotism policy, recruitment" class=""></a> <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/06/09/internship-for-daughter-of-san-diego-mayors-top-aide-raises-questions-about-citys-nepotism-policy-recruitment/" title="Internship for daughter of San Diego mayor’s top aide raises questions about city’s nepotism policy, recruitment"> <div class="image-wrapper"><img src="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Skyline_Fallback_Image_flat.jpg" alt="Internship for daughter of San Diego mayor's top aide raises questions about city's nepotism policy, recruitment" title="Internship for daughter of San Diego mayor's top aide raises questions about city's nepotism policy, recruitment" /></div> </a> </figure> <div class="article-info"> <header> <h2 class="entry-title"> <div class="entry-section"><a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/news/">News | </a></div> <a class="article-title" href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/06/09/internship-for-daughter-of-san-diego-mayors-top-aide-raises-questions-about-citys-nepotism-policy-recruitment/" title="Internship for daughter of San Diego mayor’s top aide raises questions about city’s nepotism policy, recruitment"> <span class="dfm-title"> Internship for daughter of San Diego mayor’s top aide raises questions about city’s nepotism policy, recruitment </span> </a> </h2>  <div class="entry-meta"> <div class="byline">By <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/author/jeff-mcdonald/">Jeff McDonald</a></div> <time datetime="2024-06-09 05:01:01">June 9, 2024 at 12:01 p.m.</time> </div> </header> <div class="excerpt"> SAN DIEGO — The daughter of the top adviser to San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria was awarded... </div> </div> </article> <article class=" tag-search-view archive-view has-image post-7900953 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-crime-public-safety category-latest-headlines category-news tag-watchdog" data-id="7900953" data-timestamp="1717792599" > <figure> <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/06/07/sheriff-wont-be-deposed-in-class-action-case-challenging-jail-conditions/" title="Sheriff won’t be deposed in class-action case challenging jail conditions" class=""></a> <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/06/07/sheriff-wont-be-deposed-in-class-action-case-challenging-jail-conditions/" title="Sheriff won’t be deposed in class-action case challenging jail conditions"> <div class="image-wrapper"><img alt="Sheriff won't be deposed in class-action case challenging jail conditions" title="Sheriff won't be deposed in class-action case challenging jail conditions" subtitle="" class="lazyload size-feature_small" data-sizes="auto" data-src="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/wp-content/uploads/migration/2024/06/08/00000184-58e1-dcff-a5c6-5be1f69f0000.jpg?w=135" data-srcset="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/wp-content/uploads/migration/2024/06/08/00000184-58e1-dcff-a5c6-5be1f69f0000.jpg?w=135 140w" ></div> </a> </figure> <div class="article-info"> <header> <h2 class="entry-title"> <div class="entry-section"><a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/news/">News | </a></div> <a class="article-title" href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/06/07/sheriff-wont-be-deposed-in-class-action-case-challenging-jail-conditions/" title="Sheriff won’t be deposed in class-action case challenging jail conditions"> <span class="dfm-title"> Sheriff won’t be deposed in class-action case challenging jail conditions </span> </a> </h2>  <div class="entry-meta"> <div class="byline">By <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/author/jeff-mcdonald/">Jeff McDonald</a></div> <time datetime="2024-06-08 06:40:00">June 8, 2024 at 1:40 p.m.</time> </div> </header> <div class="excerpt"> Sheriff Kelly Martinez will not have to sit for a deposition with lawyers suing her... </div> </div> </article> <article class=" tag-search-view archive-view has-image post-7900976 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-latest-headlines category-news category-politics tag-watchdog" data-id="7900976" data-timestamp="1717791565" > <figure> <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/06/07/effort-to-strengthen-ethics-panel-moves-toward-full-san-diego-city-council-vote/" title="Effort to strengthen ethics panel moves toward full San Diego City Council vote" class=""></a> <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/06/07/effort-to-strengthen-ethics-panel-moves-toward-full-san-diego-city-council-vote/" title="Effort to strengthen ethics panel moves toward full San Diego City Council vote"> <div class="image-wrapper"><img alt="Effort to strengthen ethics panel moves toward full San Diego City Council vote" title="Effort to strengthen ethics panel moves toward full San Diego City Council vote" subtitle="" class="lazyload size-feature_small" data-sizes="auto" data-src="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/wp-content/uploads/migration/2024/06/08/0000018e-b0d0-ddf1-ab9e-fdd1aea20000.jpg?w=135" data-srcset="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/wp-content/uploads/migration/2024/06/08/0000018e-b0d0-ddf1-ab9e-fdd1aea20000.jpg?w=135 140w" ></div> </a> </figure> <div class="article-info"> <header> <h2 class="entry-title"> <div class="entry-section"><a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/news/">News | </a></div> <a class="article-title" href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/06/07/effort-to-strengthen-ethics-panel-moves-toward-full-san-diego-city-council-vote/" title="Effort to strengthen ethics panel moves toward full San Diego City Council vote"> <span class="dfm-title"> Effort to strengthen ethics panel moves toward full San Diego City Council vote </span> </a> </h2>  <div class="entry-meta"> <div class="byline">By <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/author/jeff-mcdonald/">Jeff McDonald</a></div> <time datetime="2024-06-07 17:19:25">June 8, 2024 at 12:19 a.m.</time> </div> </header> <div class="excerpt"> An effort to boost the independence and authority of the San Diego Ethics Commission is... </div> </div> </article> <article class=" tag-search-view archive-view has-image post-7889865 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-crime-public-safety category-latest-headlines category-news tag-watchdog" data-id="7889865" data-timestamp="1717401635" > <figure> <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/06/03/who-will-lead-civilian-sheriff-oversight-san-diego-county-board-moves-closer-to-finding-new-executive-officer/" title="Who will lead civilian sheriff oversight? 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San Diego County board moves closer to finding new executive officer " subtitle="" class="lazyload size-feature_small" data-sizes="auto" data-src="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/wp-content/uploads/migration/2024/06/03/0000016b-497c-dde2-abef-7bfe0c5b0000.jpg?w=135" data-srcset="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/wp-content/uploads/migration/2024/06/03/0000016b-497c-dde2-abef-7bfe0c5b0000.jpg?w=135 140w" ></div> </a> </figure> <div class="article-info"> <header> <h2 class="entry-title"> <div class="entry-section"><a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/news/">News | </a></div> <a class="article-title" href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/06/03/who-will-lead-civilian-sheriff-oversight-san-diego-county-board-moves-closer-to-finding-new-executive-officer/" title="Who will lead civilian sheriff oversight? San Diego County board moves closer to finding new executive officer"> <span class="dfm-title"> Who will lead civilian sheriff oversight? San Diego County board moves closer to finding new executive officer </span> </a> </h2>  <div class="entry-meta"> <div class="byline">By <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/author/jeff-mcdonald/">Jeff McDonald</a></div> <time datetime="2024-06-03 05:01:02">June 3, 2024 at 12:01 p.m.</time> </div> </header> <div class="excerpt"> A panel of residents from all five San Diego County supervisorial districts has been chosen... </div> </div> </article> <article class=" tag-search-view archive-view no-image post-7899528 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-courts category-latest-headlines category-news category-politics tag-watchdog" data-id="7899528" data-timestamp="1717100016" > <figure> <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/05/30/san-diego-county-faces-new-lawsuit-from-ucsd-professor-in-wake-of-nathan-fletcher-allegations/" title="San Diego County faces new lawsuit from UCSD professor in wake of Nathan Fletcher allegations" class=""></a> <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/05/30/san-diego-county-faces-new-lawsuit-from-ucsd-professor-in-wake-of-nathan-fletcher-allegations/" title="San Diego County faces new lawsuit from UCSD professor in wake of Nathan Fletcher allegations"> <div class="image-wrapper"><img src="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Skyline_Fallback_Image_flat.jpg" alt="San Diego County faces new lawsuit from UCSD professor in wake of Nathan Fletcher allegations" title="San Diego County faces new lawsuit from UCSD professor in wake of Nathan Fletcher allegations" /></div> </a> </figure> <div class="article-info"> <header> <h2 class="entry-title"> <div class="entry-section"><a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/news/">News | </a></div> <a class="article-title" href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/05/30/san-diego-county-faces-new-lawsuit-from-ucsd-professor-in-wake-of-nathan-fletcher-allegations/" title="San Diego County faces new lawsuit from UCSD professor in wake of Nathan Fletcher allegations"> <span class="dfm-title"> San Diego County faces new lawsuit from UCSD professor in wake of Nathan Fletcher allegations </span> </a> </h2>  <div class="entry-meta"> <div class="byline">By <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/author/jeff-mcdonald/">Jeff McDonald</a></div> <time datetime="2024-05-30 18:46:35">May 31, 2024 at 1:46 a.m.</time> </div> </header> <div class="excerpt"> SAN DIEGO — The legal repercussions surrounding the sexual assault and harassment allegations against former San Diego... </div> </div> </article> <article class=" tag-search-view archive-view has-image post-7890074 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-crime-public-safety category-latest-headlines category-news tag-watchdog" data-id="7890074" data-timestamp="1717056038" > <figure> <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/05/30/san-diego-officials-misled-the-public-on-chollas-creek-flood-control-work-new-suit-alleges/" title="San Diego officials misled the public on Chollas Creek flood-control work, new suit alleges" class=""></a> <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/05/30/san-diego-officials-misled-the-public-on-chollas-creek-flood-control-work-new-suit-alleges/" title="San Diego officials misled the public on Chollas Creek flood-control work, new suit alleges"> <div class="image-wrapper"><img alt="San Diego officials misled the public on Chollas Creek flood-control work, new suit alleges" title="San Diego officials misled the public on Chollas Creek flood-control work, new suit alleges" subtitle="" class="lazyload size-feature_small" data-sizes="auto" data-src="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/wp-content/uploads/migration/2024/05/30/0000018d-4737-d3d9-abbf-df77f7e00000.jpg?w=135" data-srcset="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/wp-content/uploads/migration/2024/05/30/0000018d-4737-d3d9-abbf-df77f7e00000.jpg?w=135 140w" ></div> </a> </figure> <div class="article-info"> <header> <h2 class="entry-title"> <div class="entry-section"><a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/news/">News | </a></div> <a class="article-title" href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/05/30/san-diego-officials-misled-the-public-on-chollas-creek-flood-control-work-new-suit-alleges/" title="San Diego officials misled the public on Chollas Creek flood-control work, new suit alleges"> <span class="dfm-title"> San Diego officials misled the public on Chollas Creek flood-control work, new suit alleges </span> </a> </h2>  <div class="entry-meta"> <div class="byline">By <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/author/jeff-mcdonald/">Jeff McDonald</a></div> <time datetime="2024-05-30 05:01:01">May 30, 2024 at 12:01 p.m.</time> </div> </header> <div class="excerpt"> A new lawsuit accuses San Diego city officials of wrongly claiming in years of budget... </div> </div> </article> <article class=" tag-search-view archive-view has-image post-7899302 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-latest-headlines category-news category-politics tag-watchdog" data-id="7899302" data-timestamp="1716796836" > <figure> <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/05/27/more-independence-sharper-teeth-elliotts-ethics-plan-would-overhaul-how-campaign-lobbying-rules-are-enforced/" title="More independence, sharper teeth: Elliott’s ethics plan would overhaul how campaign, lobbying rules are enforced" class=""></a> <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/05/27/more-independence-sharper-teeth-elliotts-ethics-plan-would-overhaul-how-campaign-lobbying-rules-are-enforced/" title="More independence, sharper teeth: Elliott’s ethics plan would overhaul how campaign, lobbying rules are enforced"> <div class="image-wrapper"><img alt="More independence, sharper teeth: Elliott's ethics plan would overhaul how campaign, lobbying rules are enforced" title="More independence, sharper teeth: Elliott's ethics plan would overhaul how campaign, lobbying rules are enforced" subtitle="" class="lazyload size-feature_small" data-sizes="auto" data-src="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/wp-content/uploads/migration/2024/05/27/00000187-c503-db63-ad8f-ff27ef9a0000.jpg?w=135" data-srcset="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/wp-content/uploads/migration/2024/05/27/00000187-c503-db63-ad8f-ff27ef9a0000.jpg?w=135 140w" ></div> </a> </figure> <div class="article-info"> <header> <h2 class="entry-title"> <div class="entry-section"><a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/news/">News | </a></div> <a class="article-title" href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/05/27/more-independence-sharper-teeth-elliotts-ethics-plan-would-overhaul-how-campaign-lobbying-rules-are-enforced/" title="More independence, sharper teeth: Elliott’s ethics plan would overhaul how campaign, lobbying rules are enforced"> <span class="dfm-title"> More independence, sharper teeth: Elliott’s ethics plan would overhaul how campaign, lobbying rules are enforced </span> </a> </h2>  <div class="entry-meta"> <div class="byline">By <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/author/jeff-mcdonald/">Jeff McDonald</a></div> <time datetime="2024-05-30 15:14:22">May 30, 2024 at 10:14 p.m.</time> </div> </header> <div class="excerpt"> More than two decades ago, the city of San Diego established an ethics board to... </div> </div> </article> <article class=" tag-search-view archive-view has-image post-7892193 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-crime-public-safety category-environment category-latest-headlines category-news tag-watchdog" data-id="7892193" data-timestamp="1716624031" > <figure> <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/05/25/san-diegos-unusual-deal-to-settle-asbestos-violations-planting-thousands-of-trees/" title="San Diego’s unusual deal to settle asbestos violations? Planting thousands of trees" class=""></a> <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/05/25/san-diegos-unusual-deal-to-settle-asbestos-violations-planting-thousands-of-trees/" title="San Diego’s unusual deal to settle asbestos violations? Planting thousands of trees"> <div class="image-wrapper"><img alt="San Diego's unusual deal to settle asbestos violations? Planting thousands of trees" title="San Diego's unusual deal to settle asbestos violations? Planting thousands of trees" subtitle="" class="lazyload size-feature_small" data-sizes="auto" data-src="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/wp-content/uploads/migration/2024/05/25/0000018d-b8fb-d5c0-ad8d-feff30f50000.jpg?w=135" data-srcset="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/wp-content/uploads/migration/2024/05/25/0000018d-b8fb-d5c0-ad8d-feff30f50000.jpg?w=135 140w" ></div> </a> </figure> <div class="article-info"> <header> <h2 class="entry-title"> <div class="entry-section"><a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/news/">News | </a></div> <a class="article-title" href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/05/25/san-diegos-unusual-deal-to-settle-asbestos-violations-planting-thousands-of-trees/" title="San Diego’s unusual deal to settle asbestos violations? Planting thousands of trees"> <span class="dfm-title"> San Diego’s unusual deal to settle asbestos violations? Planting thousands of trees </span> </a> </h2>  <div class="entry-meta"> <div class="byline">By <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/author/jeff-mcdonald/">Jeff McDonald</a></div> <time datetime="2024-05-28 15:52:13">May 28, 2024 at 10:52 p.m.</time> </div> </header> <div class="excerpt"> Last month, when San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria appeared at a Logan Heights park to... </div> </div> </article> <article class=" tag-search-view archive-view has-image post-7892978 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-latest-headlines category-news category-politics category-transportation tag-watchdog" data-id="7892978" data-timestamp="1716590305" > <figure> <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/05/24/interim-sandag-chief-executive-to-resign-rather-than-return-to-position-as-deputy-ceo/" title="Interim SANDAG chief executive to resign rather than return to position as deputy CEO" class=""></a> <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/05/24/interim-sandag-chief-executive-to-resign-rather-than-return-to-position-as-deputy-ceo/" title="Interim SANDAG chief executive to resign rather than return to position as deputy CEO"> <div class="image-wrapper"><img alt="Interim SANDAG chief executive to resign rather than return to position as deputy CEO" title="Interim SANDAG chief executive to resign rather than return to position as deputy CEO" subtitle="" class="lazyload size-feature_small" data-sizes="auto" data-src="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/wp-content/uploads/migration/2024/05/25/0000018d-1eba-d3d9-abbf-deff4d930000.jpg?w=135" data-srcset="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/wp-content/uploads/migration/2024/05/25/0000018d-1eba-d3d9-abbf-deff4d930000.jpg?w=135 140w" ></div> </a> </figure> <div class="article-info"> <header> <h2 class="entry-title"> <div class="entry-section"><a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/news/">News | </a></div> <a class="article-title" href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/05/24/interim-sandag-chief-executive-to-resign-rather-than-return-to-position-as-deputy-ceo/" title="Interim SANDAG chief executive to resign rather than return to position as deputy CEO"> <span class="dfm-title"> Interim SANDAG chief executive to resign rather than return to position as deputy CEO </span> </a> </h2>  <div class="entry-meta"> <div class="byline">By <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/author/jeff-mcdonald/">Jeff McDonald</a></div> <time datetime="2024-05-24 19:42:01">May 25, 2024 at 2:42 a.m.</time> </div> </header> <div class="excerpt"> Coleen Clementson, the longtime deputy at the San Diego Association of Governments who stepped in... </div> </div> </article> <article class=" tag-search-view archive-view has-image post-7893716 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-latest-headlines category-news category-transportation tag-watchdog" data-id="7893716" data-timestamp="1716575514" > <figure> <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/05/24/no-more-tolls-on-sr-125-sandag-is-considering-it-but-making-the-road-free-would-take-years-and-cost-millions/" title="No more tolls on SR-125? SANDAG is considering it – but making the road free would take years and cost millions" class=""></a> <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/05/24/no-more-tolls-on-sr-125-sandag-is-considering-it-but-making-the-road-free-would-take-years-and-cost-millions/" title="No more tolls on SR-125? SANDAG is considering it – but making the road free would take years and cost millions"> <div class="image-wrapper"><img alt="No more tolls on SR-125? SANDAG is considering it - but making the road free would take years and cost millions" title="No more tolls on SR-125? SANDAG is considering it - but making the road free would take years and cost millions" subtitle="" class="lazyload size-feature_small" data-sizes="auto" data-src="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/wp-content/uploads/migration/2024/05/24/0000017e-c1b2-dee3-abff-d5fbda6e0000.jpg?w=135" data-srcset="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/wp-content/uploads/migration/2024/05/24/0000017e-c1b2-dee3-abff-d5fbda6e0000.jpg?w=135 140w" ></div> </a> </figure> <div class="article-info"> <header> <h2 class="entry-title"> <div class="entry-section"><a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/news/">News | </a></div> <a class="article-title" href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/05/24/no-more-tolls-on-sr-125-sandag-is-considering-it-but-making-the-road-free-would-take-years-and-cost-millions/" title="No more tolls on SR-125? SANDAG is considering it – but making the road free would take years and cost millions"> <span class="dfm-title"> No more tolls on SR-125? SANDAG is considering it – but making the road free would take years and cost millions </span> </a> </h2>  <div class="entry-meta"> <div class="byline">By <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/author/jeff-mcdonald/">Jeff McDonald</a></div> <time datetime="2024-05-24 15:47:49">May 24, 2024 at 10:47 p.m.</time> </div> </header> <div class="excerpt"> The San Diego Association of Governments could spend millions of dollars to do away with... </div> </div> </article> <article class=" tag-search-view archive-view has-image post-45440 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-business category-latest-headlines category-news category-real-estate tag-watchdog" data-id="45440" data-timestamp="1715891323" > <figure> <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/05/16/jason-hughes-broker-in-101-ash-st-deal-wins-bid-to-stop-his-license-from-being-revoked/" title="Jason Hughes, broker in 101 Ash St. deal, wins bid to stop his license from being revoked" class=""></a> <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/05/16/jason-hughes-broker-in-101-ash-st-deal-wins-bid-to-stop-his-license-from-being-revoked/" title="Jason Hughes, broker in 101 Ash St. deal, wins bid to stop his license from being revoked"> <div class="image-wrapper"><img alt="Jason Hughes, broker in 101 Ash St. deal, wins bid to stop his license from being revoked" title="Jason Hughes, broker in 101 Ash St. deal, wins bid to stop his license from being revoked" subtitle="" class="lazyload size-feature_small" data-sizes="auto" data-src="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/wp-content/uploads/migration/2024/05/17/00000171-11ec-d67b-a5f7-19fe23b40125.jpg?w=135" data-srcset="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/wp-content/uploads/migration/2024/05/17/00000171-11ec-d67b-a5f7-19fe23b40125.jpg?w=135 140w" ></div> </a> </figure> <div class="article-info"> <header> <h2 class="entry-title"> <div class="entry-section"><a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/news/">News | </a></div> <a class="article-title" href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/05/16/jason-hughes-broker-in-101-ash-st-deal-wins-bid-to-stop-his-license-from-being-revoked/" title="Jason Hughes, broker in 101 Ash St. deal, wins bid to stop his license from being revoked"> <span class="dfm-title"> Jason Hughes, broker in 101 Ash St. deal, wins bid to stop his license from being revoked </span> </a> </h2>  <div class="entry-meta"> <div class="byline">By <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/author/jeff-mcdonald/">Jeff McDonald</a></div> <time datetime="2024-05-16 19:20:25">May 17, 2024 at 2:20 a.m.</time> </div> </header> <div class="excerpt"> A Superior Court judge has blocked the California Department of Real Estate from revoking the... </div> </div> </article> <article class=" tag-search-view archive-view has-image post-59774 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-latest-headlines category-news tag-watchdog" data-id="59774" data-timestamp="1715789028" > <figure> <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/05/15/no-immediate-decision-on-whether-sheriff-will-be-compelled-to-testify-in-san-diego-jails-suit/" title="No immediate decision on whether sheriff will be compelled to testify in San Diego jails suit" class=""></a> <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/05/15/no-immediate-decision-on-whether-sheriff-will-be-compelled-to-testify-in-san-diego-jails-suit/" title="No immediate decision on whether sheriff will be compelled to testify in San Diego jails suit"> <div class="image-wrapper"><img alt="No immediate decision on whether sheriff will be compelled to testify in San Diego jails suit" title="No immediate decision on whether sheriff will be compelled to testify in San Diego jails suit" subtitle="" class="lazyload size-feature_small" data-sizes="auto" data-src="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/wp-content/uploads/migration/2024/05/15/00000189-477e-defa-a3df-57ff8f260000.jpg?w=135" data-srcset="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/wp-content/uploads/migration/2024/05/15/00000189-477e-defa-a3df-57ff8f260000.jpg?w=135 140w" ></div> </a> </figure> <div class="article-info"> <header> <h2 class="entry-title"> <div class="entry-section"><a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/news/">News | </a></div> <a class="article-title" href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/05/15/no-immediate-decision-on-whether-sheriff-will-be-compelled-to-testify-in-san-diego-jails-suit/" title="No immediate decision on whether sheriff will be compelled to testify in San Diego jails suit"> <span class="dfm-title"> No immediate decision on whether sheriff will be compelled to testify in San Diego jails suit </span> </a> </h2>  <div class="entry-meta"> <div class="byline">By <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/author/jeff-mcdonald/">Jeff McDonald</a></div> <time datetime="2024-05-16 09:05:56">May 16, 2024 at 4:05 p.m.</time> </div> </header> <div class="excerpt"> Sheriff Kelly Martinez is not avoiding a proposed deposition in the federal lawsuit challenging her... </div> </div> </article> <article class=" tag-search-view archive-view has-image post-67575 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-latest-headlines category-news tag-watchdog" data-id="67575" data-timestamp="1715723494" > <figure> <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/05/14/judge-dismisses-lawsuit-accusing-san-diego-officials-of-exposing-city-workers-to-asbestos/" title="Judge dismisses lawsuit accusing San Diego officials of exposing city workers to asbestos" class=""></a> <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/05/14/judge-dismisses-lawsuit-accusing-san-diego-officials-of-exposing-city-workers-to-asbestos/" title="Judge dismisses lawsuit accusing San Diego officials of exposing city workers to asbestos"> <div class="image-wrapper"><img alt="Judge dismisses lawsuit accusing San Diego officials of exposing city workers to asbestos" title="Judge dismisses lawsuit accusing San Diego officials of exposing city workers to asbestos" subtitle="" class="lazyload size-feature_small" data-sizes="auto" data-src="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/wp-content/uploads/migration/2024/05/15/0000018f-4099-d90b-adff-d4dfb8890000.jpg?w=135" data-srcset="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/wp-content/uploads/migration/2024/05/15/0000018f-4099-d90b-adff-d4dfb8890000.jpg?w=135 140w" ></div> </a> </figure> <div class="article-info"> <header> <h2 class="entry-title"> <div class="entry-section"><a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/news/">News | </a></div> <a class="article-title" href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/05/14/judge-dismisses-lawsuit-accusing-san-diego-officials-of-exposing-city-workers-to-asbestos/" title="Judge dismisses lawsuit accusing San Diego officials of 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