Tag Archives: San Diego
Filner agrees to resign
After only eight months as mayor, Bob Filner has agreed to resign in the wake of multiple sexual harassment accusations. So far, 18 women have come forward to publicly accuse Filner of sexual harassment, and a former aide filed a lawsuit against him and the city, seeking damages. The city has agreed to pay for some … Read More
Officials warn about lottery scam
A new lottery scam that targets the elderly is offering millions but instead gives nothing. A San Diego couple lost about $30,000 to the scheme, which used an official San Diego County seal on a letter, and a photocopy of a check for $2.5 million made out to the couple. The letter told them that … Read More
Filner’s sexual harassment debacle
While the rates of sexual harassment have fallen in recent years, it is still a pervasive problem, especially in the workplace. Scandals such as the recent call for the resignation of San Diego Mayor Bob Filner remind us that the problem is not going away by itself, and that the harassment can hurt more than … Read More
20-year-old Wrongfully Fired
It’s important to know your rights as an employee. 20-year-old Anthony worked as a cook and dishwasher at a Mountain Mike Pizza franchise near Antelope, CA, for six months. Anthony also suffers from bipolar disorder. During the time he was employed at the pizza place, his disorder did not affect his work performance. On one … Read More
Security heightened for running events in San Diego County
Plans are under way Tuesday to beef up security at San Diego’s famed Rock ‘n’ Roll Half Marathon and Marathon in the aftermath of the Boston Marathon explosions that killed at least three people and injured more than 140. The Competitor Group puts on San Diego’s annual Rock ‘n’ Roll Half Marathon and Marathon, which … Read More
CHP Reveals Cause of I-5 Police Car Crash
Investigators have released new information on Sunday’s fiery crash involving a San Diego police patrol car. According to California Highway Patrol investigators, the crash occurred after a police officer traveling south on Interstate 5 near Palm Avenue drifted onto the right shoulder and struck a sign. The on-duty officer then turned to the left, hitting a … Read More
San Diego crime rate hits 30-year low
The crime rate in San Diego County has fallen to its lowest number in 30 years, according to a new report from the San Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG). This reportedly places San Diego third on a list of safest large cities in the U.S., which is determined based on the number of violent and … Read More
San Diego baseball player involved in alleged DUI hit-and-run
Matt Bush, a San Diego native and aspiring professional baseball player was reportedly involved in a series of hit-and-run accidents last month, which resulted in the serious injury of a motorcyclist. This is just the latest of a series of similar incidents for the 26-year-old, who has seen his once-promising baseball career stall as a … Read More
ICE on the lookout for drug smugglers crossing into San Diego
The United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) office is taking action to combat drug smugglers that are luring Tijuana citizens to participate in alleged drug trafficking operations that move narcotics across the U.S. border into San Diego. According to ICE officials, the Tijuana ‘drug lords’ are placing ads in local newspapers alerting citizens of … Read More