City Welcomes Patton, Says Farewell to a King

Congressman Brian Bilbray, who started his political career in Imperial Beach, swore in his son Brian Pat Bilbray to a second term of office Wednesday.

City Holds Closed-Door Meeting to Discuss YMCA Negotiations; Results to be Told Next Week

City officials met Wednesday evening behind closed doors at the end of a meeting that lasted about four hours.

Labor Leader Takes Aim at 80th State Assembly As Hueso Seeks Senate Seat

Lorena Gonzalez is the current CEO of the San Diego and Imperial Counties Labor Council.

Future of 9th and Palm Shopping Center to be Topic at Special Council Meeting

The 6 p.m. Wednesday meeting was announced Tuesday afternoon. A possible study of street lighting on Seacoast Drive will also be discussed.

Think You Can Fix Local Government? Apply to Be Part of County Grand Jury

San Diego court officials are looking for dedicated citizens willing to spend a year studying local government and recommending fixes as part of the county's grand jury for 2013-14.

Oath of Office Ceremony, Sale of City iPods at Wednesday Meeting

Winners of the Imperial Beach City Council election will be sworn into office, approval of the Eco Bikeway and sale of city electronics like televisions and video game systems are on the Dec. 5 meeting agenda.

Need a Passport Fast? How to Get One in the Holiday Rush

San Diego County officials share tips on getting a passport to be ready for travel on Christmas and the New Year.

Residents Outraged Over Beachfront Permit Parking Proposal

A proposal to implement parking permits or parking meters on streets near the beach drew more than 50 people to a public forum Wednesday. Many said no change is needed, while some residents agreed that some sort of reform may be necessary.

Business or Mitigation Bank for Pond 20? Help Decide at Final Meeting

South Bay residents will be asked to comment on proposed ideas to develop Pond 20 on Palm Avenue at a Dec. 4 meeting before Port of San Diego staff make a recommendation to the Board of Port Commissioners next year.

Fat Clogging City Pipes, Reduce Palm Ave. to One Lane at City Council Meeting

Councilmembers will vote whether to adopt amendments to its program to collect fats, oils and grease produced by local businesses. A proposed Eco Bikeway would reduce part of Palm Avenue from two to one lane of traffic.

Rep. Bilbray Concedes Congressional Race to Democrat Scott Peters

Close election to represent Coronado and other parts of San Diego ends 10 days after one of the most fiercely fought House battles in the nation.

Mailer May Decide IB Election; Chamber Asks Bilbray for Formal Apology

The flier soured the Chamber of Commerce on Bilbray and "calls his integrity into question," said Councilman Jim King, who trails Bilbray by fewer than 100 votes.

Water Under Border Crossing Pumped to Tijuana River

The flow of up to two million gallons of water a day from beneath the border may continue through August 2013 as the port of entry is expanded. A San Diego official is concerned the water may disrupt needed dredging of the Tijuana River Valley.

After Decades, Toxic Soil to be Removed from Navy Sites in IB

Contaminated soil near the Tijuana River with concentrations of lead, arsenic, volatile organic compounds and other toxic substances will be removed by the Navy in the next month.

Food Truck Health Grade Rating, BID Budget at Wednesday Meeting

City Council will discuss its Fats, Oils and Grease control program, the Business Improvement District's budget, city investments and more at its meeting Wednesday at 6 p.m.

Prop. Y Overwhelmingly Approved

The ballot measure will pay for improvements at South Bay schools, some of which date back to the 1940s and 1950s.

Incumbents Win in Tight Sweetwater School Board Race

Pearl Quinones and Bertha Lopez are inches ahead of challengers in their bid to keep their seats on the South Bay school board.

Imperial Beach Voters Reject Prop. S

Despite the backing of a well-funded campaign with a large volunteer force, a majority of Imperial Beachians voted "no" on Prop S, a measure that would have allowed medical marijuana dispensaries in IB.

Election Day: Find Your Polling Place in Imperial Beach

Make sure you know where to cast your vote.

Ongoing Coverage of Election Day 2012 in Imperial Beach

Patch will keep you posted on all the races and propositions that affect Imperial Beach.

City Council Candidates Explain Why They Deserve Your Vote

Imperial Beach City Council candidates give their final argument for why they feel they deserve your vote Tuesday.

Meet the Candidates: Southwestern Community College Governing Board

Four candidates want to join the college's governing board. All said they are running to give back to the community.

Update: Councilman Bilbray Backs Medical Marijuana Measure for IB

Up for re-election, Bilbray said: “I decided I can't stay on the fence anymore" on Proposition S.

Councilman Bilbray Comes to Defense of Dad’s TV Spot: Daughter with Cancer

Briana Bilbray’s terminal illness is used in commercial for father’s Congress re-election campaign.

Pro-Marijuana Group Pulls in Big Green for IB Dispensary Proposition

The Yes on S committee has spent and received more money than all Imperial Beach City Council candidates combined.

Dems Largest Party in IB; County Sets Record for Registered Voters

Registrar of Voters Office says about 11,000 people are registered to vote in Imperial Beach, 37 percent of whom identify as Democrats. No party preference is the second largest group of voters.

Turko Talks Baseball, Sports Park 'Outsourcing' to YMCA

KUSI News' Michael Turko interviewed Imperial Beach Little League officials and Mayor Jim Janney about a deal currently being negotiated to possibly hand control of the Imperial Beach Sports Park and Recreation Center to the YMCA.

Should City Keep its Sports Park?

Sports Park employees, Imperial Beach Little League and some teens have been passionate about this issue. The city may hand control to an outside entity to save money. IB Patch asks Imperial Beach City Council candidates what they think.

Bobby Patton Leading in Fundraising for City Council Race

Reports also show incumbent Jim King has received money from Mayor Jim Janney and Councilwoman Lorie Bragg.

Lifeguard Honored for Tijuana River Valley Rescue

The San Diego City Council honored lifeguard Marc Brown.

Deputy Sheriffs Urge IB Voters to Stay the Course, Elect Incumbents

The Deputy Sheriff's Association of San Diego County endorsed Imperial Beach City Council incumbents Jim King and Brian Bilbray and has spent more than $13,000 supporting the candidates.

Write-In Candidate Ron Moody Makes Last-Minute Run for IB City Council

Ron Moody was approved to run for the Imperial Beach City Council Tuesday and said he's running because he's tired of current city leadership and a lack of progress to build a shopping mall at 9th Street and Palm Avenue.

Why Are You Running for School Board?

IB Patch asks South Bay Union School District Board of Trustees candidates why they decided to seek the elected office.

City Seeks New Code Compliance Officer

Want to help enforce city municipal code and respond to citizens complaints? This is the job for you.

Student-Led Sweetwater Candidate Forum Tuesday

Debate Team students have compiled a list of questions for Sweetwater Union High School District School Board candidates. Come here what the candidates have to say Tuesday evening.

9th and Palm Flooding, Military Spending Cuts at Wednesday Council Meeting

A new fire truck, flooding behind the lot where a new shopping center may be built in the future and a regional recycling initiative are on Wednesday's Imperial Beach City Council agenda.

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Urges Higher Taxes, Science/Math Priority

Education funding should favor science and math, former NBA star tells STEM Summit in San Diego.

Vice Presidential Hopeful Dispenses Advice: Pass Marijuana Measures

Jim Gray of the Libertarian ticket visited Imperial Beach to endorse Prop. S and similar efforts.

County Issues Advisory for Beaches Due to Rain Runoff

The Department of Environmental Health warns that swimming, diving and surfing should be avoided in coastal waters for 72 hours. The last significant rain was Friday morning.

Should City of IB Help its Unemployed?

The latest state data shows that IB has the second highest unemployment rate in San Diego County. IB Patch asks City Council candidates if local government should help IB's unemployed citizens find work.