Answers About Obamacare for San Diego County Residents

San Diego residents can attend presentations at local libraries, call 2-1-1 or go to a number of websites to answer questions about the Affordable Care Act changes effective Jan. 1.

OPINION: Assemblywoman Weber's New Office - Bad for Politics

A local resident disappointed that Assemblywoman Shirley Weber has set up her office outside of her own district.

Bill by Area Representative May Give Undocumented Right to Licenses

A bill by state Assemblywoman Lorena Gonzalez that proposed allowing undocumented immigrants to get a license to practice law was awaiting the Governor's signature.

City Looking to Fill Planning Commission Vacancy

Lemon Grove Supports Initiative to End Homelessness

San Diego's Congressional Delegation Largely Undecided on Military Action in Syria

With the exception of freshman Juan Vargas, San Diego's Congressional delegation is undecided on the eve of President's Obama's national TV address on military strikes against Syria.

Lemon Grove, Firefighters Work Out Labor Contract

The city recently approved a memorandum of understanding outlining the pay and benefits for firefighters.

Council to Consider Supporting Initiative on Homelessness

San Diego DA Backs Gov. Browns Prison Overcrowding Plan

The governor's proposed plan to ease overcrowding at prisons while avoiding too many early releases has been met with approval by many.

Lemon Grove Warned Against Email Scam

An email attack disguised as an appeal to help missing children is targeting private computer networks, according to the FBI.

Town Hall to Focus on Marriage Equality

Congresswoman Susan Davis, who serves Lemon Grove, will co-host a town hall that will include members of San Diego's LGBT community.

FBI Warns Lemon Grove About Email Crime Using Missing Children Theme

The spear-phishing scheme targets computer networks to steal confidential information.

Lemon Grove Council Meeting is Cancelled

Court Rejects Appeal By Prop. 8 Supporters, Backs Same-Sex Couples

The court also formally dismissed a petition by San Diego County Clerk Ernest Dronenburg.

Last Chance to Clear Your SBX Toll Ticket With a Reduced Fine

SANDAG's Clean Slate incentive program could decrease penalty by as much as 80 percent.

Officials Urge Against Opting Out of Cell Phone Alerts

Wireless Emergency Alerts can target cell phones in a specific area with messages not just about missing children, like Hannah Anderson, 16, but about disasters like fires and earthquakes.

5 Things Teens Say About Drugs, Binge Drinking

Teens tell experts about how they were introduced to marijuana, alcohol and other drugs, when they started and what they do while under the influence.

Save Lives: ‘Look Before You Lock’

Officials are reminding motorists on National Heatstroke Prevention Day to never leave a child in a car, especially on a hot day. This follows the Saturday death of a 4-month-baby locally.

Checks to Be Delayed for Lemon Grove Unemployed, Disabled

The delay of at least one day is due to state computer upgrades.

Missing $6,800? Check San Diego County's Unclaimed Monies List

You have until Sept. 23 to see if part of $300,000 could be yours. There are some surprises on the list too.

Retired Attorney, Systems Manager Among New County Grand Jurors

They are among 19 San Diego County residents named to the grand jury for the 2013-14 term.

Lemon Grove Asks for Input on New Health and Wellness Policies

This city is also surveying residents about their fast food habits.

Toll Ticket? Take Advantage of Reduced Penalty Program from SANDAG

The Clean Slate incentive program could decrease fine by as much as 80 percent.

Caltrans Seeks Public Opinion on Upgrades to State Route 94

Community workshops will be held to gather input.

Davis Tells Leaders Immigration Reform Will Boost Local Economy

The congresswoman and two San Diego council members urge South Bay businesses to press for passage of national immigration reform legislation.

After Eight Years in Prison, Man Cleared of Rape Charges

Uriah Courtney was wrongfully convicted of grabbing a woman in Lemon Grove and sexually assaulting her, our Patch Partner KPBS reports.

County Board of Supervisors Looks at Nearly $5 Billion Budget

The county will host a series of public hearings on the spending plan until August, when it is set to be adopted.

City Explores Options to Broaden Slashed Recreation Programs

Plans being examined include partnering with the school district or civic groups to host open activity nights.

Protecting the Lemon: Should Everyone Be Allowed to Use City Logo?

The council is considering a law to fine those who use the city's landmark logos without permission.

State Honors AAA Imaging as Top Small Business

Who's Hiring? $4.9B San Diego County Budget Includes 590 New Workers

Staff is need to expand two detention centers and to help the county administer Medi-Cal to local residents.

Coffee with Cong. Davis Set For Friday Morning in El Cajon

Preemie Researchers Were Purposely Given Wrong Data, Group Says

Public Citizen says parents weren’t informed of possible effects of miscalibrated oxygen monitors.

Wanted: Exceptional Parents for Exceptional Foster Children

County launches campaign to recruit adoptive parents for hard-to-place children.

Lemon Grove City Council to Review Draft Budget Tonight

City staff is seeking feedback from the council on the spending plan.

County Supervisors Set Budget Public Hearings for June 10

The proposed $4.97 billion budget plan would increase spending by 2.5 percent for the next fiscal year, which begins July 1.

California Supreme Court Sides With Cities And Counties On Marijuana Bans

Lake Elsinore, Wildomar, Riverside County, as well as other local jurisdictions with bans against pot operations, now have a state Supreme Court ruling to back them up.

County Supervisors to Review $4.97 Billion Proposed Budget

The plan would increase spending in the fiscal year that begins July 1 by 2.5 percent over the current year.

County to Expand 'Text4baby' Program

The free program has sent more than 800,000 health tips to 6,300 new and expectant San Diego County mothers since 2010.

Congresswoman Davis Cosponsors Student Loan Bill

The proposed legislation would keep the current 3.4 percent interest rate from going up to 6.8 percent.