State Alters Course, Names Lake Hodges Bridge for Chelsea King

Resolution was thought dead in July, but was passed by the Assembly and Senate with no dissent.

Scott Peters, Candidate for U.S. 52nd Congressional District

Peters is challenging the Republican incumbent, Rep. Brian Bilbray.

Brian Bilbray, Candidate for U.S. 52nd Congressional District

Bilbray currently represents the 50th Congressional District in the U.S. House of Representatives.

Money Problems, War Injuries Prompt Veteran Suicides

More than 120 San Diego-area veterans attempted suicide during the past fiscal year, according to a new report.

Rep. Bilbray Challenges Democrat Peters to 4 Debates in 52nd District

Republican says: “These various formats allow Mr. Peters and I the opportunity to get our message out and appeal directly with voters.”

Kimberley Beatty, Candidate for Poway Unified School District Board of Education

Beatty has served on multiple PTA boards, including at Mt. Carmel High, Black Mountain Middle and Creekside Elementary. Currently she is the Palomar Council PTA vice president of legislation.

Linda Ann Vanderveen, Candidate for Poway Unified School District Board of Education

Vanderveen is seeking another term on the Board of Education.

Breaking the Bank for Back-to-School Shopping

Back-to-school shoppers are expected to dig deeper this year after holding back and "making do" in 2011.

RB Community Council Agenda

The next meeting is scheduled for 7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 23.

DeMaio Endorsed by Veterans Group

Councilman Carl DeMaio was endorsed in his mayoral bid Monday by a group of military veterans.

Gov. Brown Launches Website on Dangers, Deniers of Climate Change

The website says a small group of “deniers” continues to distort the facts about climate change.

City Council: Pension Reform ‘Must Be Put in Action’

City Council members on Thursday said they have the votes to prevent any attempts to block a recently passed pension reform measure.

DeMaio, Filner Spar Over Destructive Water Fight

A water fight at Balboa Park over the weekend sparked a war of words between the mayoral candidates on Monday.

County Renews Prescription Drug Discount Program

A county report says residents saved more than 50 percent.

County Drug Discount Program Up for Renewal

Locals have saved more than 50 percent on prescription drugs, officials say.

Filner Leads Mayor's Race in New Poll

Rep. Bob Filner has 40 percent of voters' support, according to a new poll out Monday.

City Council, County Supervisors to Talk Open Meetings

The San Diego City Council and County Board of Supervisors are expected to back continuing open meetings policies, despite state law changes.

Watchdog Group Launches Petition to Protect Brown Act

Californians Aware is asking voters to sign a petition that would protect key provisions of the Brown Act, the state's open-government law.

Top-Two Primary Hurts GOP, California Republican Insiders Say

Patch's first Red California survey finds that 40 percent of Republican insiders surveyed believe the top-two primary system has hurt their party.

City Holding $210K in Unclaimed Funds

People who may be owed money have less than two months to claim it.

Rolling Restaurants: Food Trucks Required to Display Letter Grades

The letter grades seen in restaurant windows will now be required for food trucks in San Diego County.

13 New California Laws: Bullying, Body Piercing & More

From stricter hygiene standards for body piercing to help for children being bullied at school, a host of new laws went into effect this week.

Dumanis to Testify about Sexual Crimes Alimony Bill

District Attorney Bonnie Dumanis is expected to testify Tuesday in support of a bill that would prevent victims from paying alimony to their abusers.

Poll: Will New Prohibition of Foie Gras Lead to Speakeasies Where People Can Get Their Fatty Duck?

How will people react to the new ban of foie gras in California? Chime in here.

Election 2012: Lincoln Club Endorses DeMaio for Mayor

Plus, Rep. Bob Filner, also in the running for mayor, released the first parts of his open government plan on Thursday.

Supervisors Approve New Budget, Reduce Spending by 1.3 Percent

The $4.8 billion budget is a drop compared to $4.86 this current fiscal year.

City Employees Must Pay for Own Lawyers in Prop. B Battle

The city has been sued over the measure which would alter retirement pay.

Council Approves $66M Xerox IT Contract

The deal is supposed to save $11 million over five years.

City Reaches Tentative $66M Deal With Xerox

The company would provide new data networks if approved by the City Council.

Supreme Court Upholds Obamacare; What’s Your Verdict on the Decision?

Justices upheld the individual mandate of the Affordable Care Act, President Barack Obama's signature legislation.

Board of Supervisors to Consider Relaxing Signage Restrictions

The board voted unanimously to have staffers look into policies that would allow more signs across the county.

Appeals Court Rejects City Bid to Consolidate Prop. B Cases

The three-justice appellate panel ruled that PERB was the appropriate place to discuss Proposition B.

Council, County Honors Spelling Bee Champ Snigdha Nandipati

The 14-year-old Rancho Penasquitos girl recently won the Scripps National Spelling Bee.

Council Approves Labor Contracts, Salary Reduction

A 6 percent salary reduction for city employees that was implemented in 2009 will remain in place.

RB Planning Board Preview: Pump Station and Bylaw Changes

The Rancho Bernardo Planning Board is set to meet at 7 p.m. Thursday.

RB Council Names New Members for 2012

The Rancho Bernardo Community Council held elections through the week of RB Alive!

2012 General Election Guide

The candidates, incumbents and issues that will be affecting Rancho Bernardo, greater San Diego and the county.

Council Committee Rejects DeMaio's Street Repair Proposal

Councilman Carl DeMaio wanted to use increased revenue for street repairs.

SDG&E Agrees to $27M Wildfire Settlement with City

The settlement stems from the 2007 wildfires.

DeMaio Picks Up Endorsements from Fellow City Council Members

Carl DeMaio and Bob Filner will vie for the San Diego mayoral seat in the November runoff.