Cab drivers stuck collecting fee
The charge doesn't show up on taxi meters, so some passengers are loathe to pay it. The airport has imposed the 50-cent levy even though MTS wouldn't sign off.
Poll: Border-crossing pass underused
Six years after a trusted-traveler program was launched to help speed up border crossings for pedestrians, C and lack a clear understanding of how the system works, according to a new poll.
College VP raised money from contractors he oversees
The administrator says there's no problem with the wine-and-cheese fundraiser at his home, but an expert says, "It might appear to some people as pay-to-play."
San Diego museum tries to land space shuttle
But as the saying goes, “Houston, we have a problem.”
Escondido manager's contract released
Escondido City Manager Clay Phillips’ compensation package exceeds $327,000 a year and provides him more than 14 weeks of paid time off every year, according to his contract and several amendments.
Pastor spends a week living the homeless life
Tim Cain of El Cajon decides to be homeless for a few days so he can better understand, and learn from, those living without a roof.
German shepherds, other breeds banned from dog event
Rin Tin Tin is not welcome at Petco Park. The German shepherd breed is one of as many as 15 that can’t take part in the San Diego Padres’ annual Dog Days of Summer promotion at the ball park.
Fee-based preschool moves ahead in Coronado
The school would give a "running start" to children, says superintendent.
Free dental exams for kids
Rady Children’s Hospital is offering free dental assessments to kids from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at Pathway Community Church in Santee.
Energy grant unspent more than a year later
The stimulus money was meant, in part, to make Balboa Park green. Across the nation, spending on program has been slow.
Booze ban moves closer at popular park
Residents are imploring a San Diego City Council committee to endorse a blanket ban on alcohol at Kate O. Sessions Memorial Park, saying they’ve suffered enough since voters approved a beach booze ban in 2008 and sent more drinkers to their Pacific Beach neighborhood.
Escondido manager contract still missing
The city manager and two City Council members insisted at a public meeting Wednesday that they complied with The Watchdog’s request for a copy of their top official’s contract, even though they have not.
Siphoning electricity from OB street lamps
City street crews are looking to curb the number of people who steal power from outlets on street lamps to charge everything from cell phones to recreational vehicles
Local, federal lawmakers to gather at Cuyamaca College
Several prominent politicos -- Democrats and Republicans -- will participate in a forum Friday evening at Cuyamaca College in Rancho San Diego.
Part of SR 67 closed tonight
Part of southbound state Route 67 will be closed tonight for bridge construction, according to the state Department of Transportation.
Around town
A look at upcoming events in San Diego
East County event calendar
A look at what’s on tap
South County events
A look at the weekly listings
New rabbi works on repairing the world
Yael Ridberg is the spiritual leader of San Diego’s only reconstructionist synagogue
A new sheriff in town
Don’t try running from this guy. He’s a triathlete