Tax Tips: New Tax Laws for 2011 Returns

From the tax due date to the standard deduction amount, here are a dozen changes to tax laws you need to know before you file this year.

MAD Committee Preview: Turf and Planters

The committee will continue discussing synthetic turf and planters projects throughout the community.

News from Council District 5: The DeMaio Dispatch

Councilman Carl DeMaio has released his first newsletter of the new year.

Fletcher Proposes Redirecting Call Box Funds to Public Safety

Assemblyman Nathan Fletcher on Wednesday said he would introduce a bill that would end the collection of a fee for call boxes.

Update: PQ Council Preview: Eagle Scout, Fiesta

The Rancho Peñasquitos Town Council will hear about a local Eagle Scout's special project.

DeMaio, Fletcher Lead the Way in Campaign Fundraising

Councilman Carl DeMaio and Assemblyman Nathan Fletcher have raised more money than the two other major mayoral candidates.

Down to the Details for Welcome Sign

The welcome sign committee is hammering out the final few details of a new proposed design.

Pension Reform Measure Officially on June Ballot

The measure would shift new employees, except police officers, out of pensions and into 401(k)s.

Lightner Headed Jobs Committee Holds First Meeting

The new City Council committee is focused on creating jobs and making San Diego more business-friendly.

DeMaio Pension Reform Town Hall Series Comes to RB

The Saturday town hall is the first of 16 sessions.

Tips on Tips: What You Owe the IRS

Pick up a side job as a waiter this year? Here's what you need to know about paying taxes on your tips.

DeMaio, Fletcher Near $1 Million Raised for Campaigns

The councilman and assemblyman are running for mayor.

RB Council Preview: Burn Prevention

The Rancho Bernardo Community Council will meet at 7 p.m. Thursday in a new location.

DeMaio Announces Jobs Plan; Fletcher Adds Endorsement

San Diego City Councilman Carl DeMaio, who is running for mayor, revealed details of a plan to increase the number of jobs in the region.

Update: Appeal of Poway Unified’s God Banner Ban Filed with U.S. Supreme Court

The U.S. Supreme Court has been asked to overturn a decision allowing the district to prevent a math teacher from displaying classroom banners about God.

Roberts Earns Endorsements in County Supervisor Race

Sen. Kehoe and Carlsbad Mayor Pro Tem Kulchin announced their support this week.

How to Get Prior Year Tax Information

If you can't find last year's tax return among all of your clutter, here are some easy ways to get a copy of your forms.

10 Tax Tips for Parents

From adoption credits to a tax break for childcare, check out this list of tips.

Restaurant Association Backs Kersey for Council

Mark Kersey is running for the District 5 seat on the San Diego City Council.

DeMaio, Fletcher Nab New Endorsements

The councilman and assemblyman are each running for mayor.

Top Mayoral Candidates Talk Pensions, Experience

The top four candidates met for a debate on Friday.

Top Four Mayoral Candidates to Debate Friday

This will be the first debate that includes all four of the top candidates, though there have been other debates.

DeMaio, Dumanis and Fletcher Talk Veterans

The three mayoral candidates have each offered plans for helping veterans.

Pease to Challenge Lightner for District 1 Seat

Bryan Pease plans to run against Councilwoman Sherri Lightner, who represents Rancho Peñasquitos.

City of San Diego to Take Over Redevelopment

Redevelopment activities will be under the city of San Diego's authority now that redevelopment agencies have been eliminated.

Famed Basketball Star Walton Endorses Fletcher

Former UCLA star Bill Walton announced his support for Fletcher on Tuesday.

Lightner to Head New Council Jobs Committee

Councilwoman Sherri Lightner, District 1, will be the chairwoman of a new committee focused on economic development.

Roberts Joins County Supervisors Race

Solana Beach City Councilman Dave Roberts hopes to fill the District 3 seat of Supervisor Pam Slater-Price.

Mayor Sanders to Deliver Final State of the City Address

Mayor Jerry Sanders is set to give his final State of the City Address at the Balboa Theatre on Wednesday.

San Diego Republicans Endorse Bilbray, Issa

County Republicans unanimously endorsed a slate of candidates for reelection on Monday.

Council Candidate Kersey Raises $120K

Mark Kersey is running for the District 5 seat.

City Council to Decide Post-Redevelopment Strategy

The San Diego City Council is set to consider how to handle redevelopment agency funded projects after the agencies are dissolved in February.

PQ Council Recap: Social Media, Banner District

Here are some of the highlights from Thursday's Rancho Penasquitos Town Council meeting, including a talk about Twitter and a moment of silence for Gary Pehaim.

A New Road To a Welcome Sign

Two community groups are coming together to find a new design—soon.

Chamber to Host DeMaio for Q&A

The councilman and mayoral candidate plans to field questions about business growth and economic development in San Diego.

Former Councilwoman Endorses Kersey

Rancho Bernardo businessman Mark Kersey has the support of former San Diego City Councilwoman Barbara Warden.

Poll: Which Republican Presidential Candidate Would You Support?

Why should Iowans have all the fun? Which GOP presidential candidate would you like to win?

PQ Town Council Preview: Social Media, Fiesta 2012

A local social media consultant will talk about ways to spread the word about your business online.

Memorial Service for PQ Town Council's Gary Pehaim on Saturday

Gary Pehaim, who had served as the Rancho Peñasquitos Town Council's treasurer, died on Christmas Day.

Bound to Be Big in '12: Stories to Watch

From the elections to school budget cuts, these are the topics we expect to hear a lot about in 2012.