Quality of Life, Seacoast Lighting, Tidelands, Youth Panels on Agenda

The meeting to discuss potential changes to Seacoast Drive aesthetics, quality of life and new committees will be held at 6 p.m. Wednesday.

Voter Registration Deadline Monday for March Special Election

The election to choose a new 40th State Senate District representative for Imperial Beach and other areas will be held March 12.

Dredging in Tijuana River Valley Is Halted by Environmental Appeal

Marco Gonzalez of Encinitas says San Diego city work is effectively ended until the fall of 2013

SANDAG Discourages Lawsuits in Update on City Sand Project, Ponding

Homeowner association leader and SANDAG rep dispute whether lawsuit was suggested.

Mayor Janney Denies Trying to Gag Environmentalists at Meeting

Meanwhile, resident accuses mayor of conflict of interest over SANDAG deal with Imperial Beach.

Tijuana River Valley Dredging to Begin Friday in Effort to Avert Flooding

Whether tens of thousands of cubic yards of material can be removed by March 15 may hinge on what is found.

$20K in Code Compliance Fees, Sand Project Flooding Update at City Council Meeting

Sewage fee increases over the course of the coming years will also be on the agenda at the Feb. 20 City Council meeting Wednesday at 6 p.m.

Democrat Hueso ‘Won’t Out-Mexico Me,’ Hector Gastelum Tells GOP

State Senate candidate gains endorsement; Carlsbad school founder Xanthi Gionis is absent.

Poll Workers Sought for March Special Election

The special election for the 40th Senate District will take place March 12. Poll workers are paid $75 to $175 depending on their assignment. Poll workers who speak Chinese, Filipino, Spanish and Vietnamese are in high demand.

Tijuana River Valley Trails to Connect with Estuary, Beach

Once completed, the Tijuana River Valley Regional Park will have a 17-mile trail network that connects to to Border Field State Park, the Tijuana River National Estuarine Research Reserve, the California Coastal Trail and the Bayshore Bikeway.

California Holds $6B in Unclaimed Property – Is Some of It Yours?

Check to see if you have money, diamonds or canned meats that you didn't know you had coming to you.

Janney: 'Underserved' Southeast Imperial Beach Needs Parks

The city of Imperial Beach can do more to serve its residents in the southeastern part of the city, said Mayor Jim Janney, and should start with parks. Efforts in the past to bring more space for children to play in the Oneonta neighborhood fell through

Mayor's Pay from SANDAG Comparable to Pay from City

Mayor Jim Janney and other public officials receive thousands of dollars a year for serving on the planning agency's board.

Saturday Mail Delivery to End, Postal Service Announces

The U.S. Postal Service announced it will end Saturday mail delivery by Aug. 1. Speak out: How will this affect you?

New IRS Tax Rates and Standard Deductions for 2013

Standard deductions go up, but the ceiling for itemized deductions go down in 2013—plus other changes that will affect your taxes this year.

New Street Lights Could Transform Waterfront, Seacoasters Say

Seacoast Drive needs more lighting, consultants working with the city said. Lights costing near $100,000 may be installed on the waterfront in the future. Small parks and landmark signs were also suggested.

Congressman Vargas: ‘When Did Amnesty Become a Dirty Word?’

Rep. Juan Vargas spoke about U.S.-Mexico economic relations and other issues at a Mexico Business Center forum in downtown San Diego.

Ecological ‘Heart Attack’ Feared if IB Sand Closes the Tijuana River

Experts at the Tijuana River National Estuarine Research Reserve are concerned sand from a recent replenishment project could impact flow of the Tijuana River and threaten life supported by Southern California's largest coastal wetland.

New Imperial Beach Library Takes First Steps

if funding is located to pay for construction, a new library could be almost three times bigger than the current library and incorporate an existing community center.

Emotions Run High As Seacoast Flooding Fight Continues

Some gathered at City Hall called new plans to solve flooding issues a Band-Aid that doesn't address a problem residents and beachgoers have dealt with for months.

State Certifies Candidates for March Special Election

A special election will be held March 12 to replace Juan Vargas as the representative of 40th District in the California State Senate. Voters sent Vargas to the U.S. House of Representatives last November.

New Library, Sheriff's Contract, Seacoast Flooding on Council Agenda

City Council will also consider approval of ways to improve unpaved alleys, the housing element of the city's general plan, a sewage fees study and closed session to discuss lawsuits and the 9th and Palm shopping center.

Obama: Full Schedule of Events for the 57th Presidential Inaugural

From community service activities to glitzy balls, the weekend will be packed with presidential pomp. What are your plans for viewing the inauguration?

Counting Errors Cost IB $500K Bikeway Village Grant

Mistakes in a scoring process for a transportation grant resulted in the loss of $500,000 to improve access to the Bayshore Bikeway on 13th Street.

Sand Replenishment Flooding to Appear on Jan. 23 City Council Agenda

Pooling sea water has been a concern for residents and beachgoers since a sand replenishment project concluded last fall.

Obama's Gun Control Proposal: Are You One of the 70 Percent?

More Americans, including NRA members, favor stricter gun control measures, the president said Wednesday as he unveiled plans designed to decrease gun violence.

Violent Crime Rate Rose 9.5% in First Half of 2012, FBI Says

The jump “... was due to increases in aggravated assaults (155), forcible rapes (42) and robberies (38)” in San Diego, said Special Agent Darrell Foxworth. The rate fell in Chula Vista.

Coming Soon: South Bay Power Plant Implosion

The power plant, which operated for about 50 years, is scheduled to be taken down by explosives next month.

Gov. Brown: State Deficit Has Been Erased

Gov. Brown says budget deficit is gone as he allots more money for schools and colleges

It's Time for Brown to Go Local, Support Innovation in Education

Columnist Colleen O'Connor says Gov. Jerry Brown needs to let local educators experiment to help California develop skilled employees ready for the changing workforce.

Coming Soon: Obamacare in California

Americans will be required to obtain health insurance, or face a penalty, beginning in 2014.

Vargas, Peters Sworn into Congress

Scott Peters and Juan Vargas were sworn into the 113th Congress Thursday. The Democrats are new additions to San Diego's five-member congressional delegation.

Driverless Vehicles, Rules for Used Car Dealers Among New Road Laws

Several laws and amendments passed by the California legislature regarding rules of the road go into effect Tuesday.

Social Media Privacy, Gay Therapy Ban, Top New Laws for 2013

Gov. Jerry Brown signed nearly 1,000 bills into law in 2012; here's an overview of what went into effect Jan. 1.

Navy Crew in Stable Condition Following Hard Landing at North Island

Investigators are examining the MH-60R helicopter, which remains at the base. The air station resumed normal operations Thursday morning.

Study: South San Diego, Democrats Gain Political Power

A study found that the city's political center has moved from North County to San Diego, south of Interstate 8 and Democrats are expected to enjoy advantages in future local politics.

City Releases Statement on Future of Sports Park, Little League

The city will sit down with baseball and softball leagues to try and find common ground before a decision is made about the future of the Sports Park and Recreation Center, statement released Wednesday said.

Bulldozers Head Back to IB to Level Sand After Water Damage Complaints

Uneven space left in sand as a result of recent sand replenishment pooled water near homes.

Seacoast Lighting, No Parking on 13th Street Topics at Wednesday Meeting

City Council will meet for the last time in 2012 to discuss a myriad of topics ranging from redevelopment assets to whether the city should pay for July 4th Big Bay Boom fireworks.

Seacoast Residents Cite Possible Water Damage from Sand Project

Even before the project ended in October, Seacoast Drive residents have complained that new sand has caused sea water to seep through garages, sidewalks and elsewhere. SANDAG may return to IB to even out sand that have caused water to pool.