Chargers doctor faces hearing over license
The medical license of Chargers team doctor David Chao will be at stake this week and next during a state medical board hearing over allegations that he abused alcohol and didn’t truthfully answer questions on state forms.
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- Food inspection reports for Petco Park
- Documents show Sweetwater administrator ordered upgrade of her own brands
- Whistle-blower complaint against DEI regarding import duties
- Jeffrey Baker's complaint against the county pension fund
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Fallout continues after Sweetwater superintendent's ouster
Grades that were erased have been restored to transcripts, principal accused of forgery won't be promoted, new issues in food service.
Jul 5, 2011, 9:02 p.m.Team will track take-home sheriff’s cars
Almost one in six employees of the San Diego County Sheriff’s Department drives a county-owned car to and from work, with gas, insurance and maintenance picked up by taxpayers.
Jul 5, 2011, 4:38 p.m.
Rivals object to bent deadline for pension chairman
County pension-fund officials are investigating a claim that Chairman Doug Rose was improperly allowed to amend his candidate statement in the recent board election past the deadline, to list a ...
Jul 4, 2011, 8:08 a.m.
Building contract sought Tri-City stability
The Tri-City Healthcare District has backed away from an unusual clause in an agreement with a developer — a clause that would have left the public health authority on the ...
Jul 2, 2011, 3 p.m.
New Sweetwater boss changes the lineup
Some administrative moves initiated during Jesus Gandara’s final weeks as superintendent of the Sweetwater Union High School District are being reconsidered or reversed.
Jul 2, 2011, 8 a.m.
Law mandates free, fresh water at schools
A state law requiring school districts to provide free, fresh drinking water to students during mealtime takes effect today, but it's unclear whether it will effectively discourage kids from choosing ...
Jul 1, 2011, 1:27 p.m.
Sweetwater cafeteria boss steps down
Sweetwater schools food-service director Nancy Stewart has stepped down, officials said Thursday, after revelations by The Watchdog that she is using campus food courts to sell brands that she markets ...
Jun 30, 2011, 2:21 p.m.
With Gandara gone, attorney could be next
The Sweetwater school board terminated its superintendent last week over a number of ethical concerns, and some community members are now pushing for removal of the district’s lawyer.
Jun 29, 2011, 5:28 p.m.
Court says pension data must be released
The San Diego County retirement system can’t withhold the names and pension amounts of retired county employees from public inspection, a San Diego appeals court said Tuesday.
Jun 28, 2011, 5:12 p.m.
County rejects added disclosure for grants
The county said it won’t add questions on campaign contributions from groups applying for the grants, as the information is available elsewhere and it is not necessary for the county ...
Jun 28, 2011, 10:33 a.m.
Pledges unfulfilled for SDSU coach firing
On Nov. 23, 2008, San Diego State announced the firing of head football coach Chuck Long and stated that over $1 million had been raised to pay for it.
Jun 25, 2011, 2:24 p.m.Company involved in fair mishap has good record
The company that owns the ride involved in an injury accident at the San Diego County Fair this week has a clean safety record in California and the company’s home ...
Jun 24, 2011, 7:03 p.m.
Brand pushed college prep at Sweetwater
The Sweetwater Union High School District turned to a trusted hand to replace ousted leader Jesus Garcia — Ed Brand was named superintendent of the year by three organizations as ...
Jun 23, 2011, 5:38 p.m.
Powerlink plagued by eagle issues, tower drop
Two slip-ups involving helicopters hauling massive steel towers, and two reports about the safety of golden eagles, have raised questions about management of the Sunrise Powerlink construction project in East ...
Jun 22, 2011, 9:27 p.m.
Toxic fungus may lurk in your dishwasher
A team of European scientists sampled nearly 190 dishwashers in family homes around the world. They found black yeasts living on 62 percent of the rubber seals surrounding the dishwasher ...
Jun 22, 2011, 11:07 a.m.
Gandara's tenure dawned with hope, ended badly
Five years ago, Sweetwater school officials had soaring hope for their new leader, known as the 'Miracle of Mercedes.' A combination of missteps led to Gandara being terminated Tuesday after ...
Jun 21, 2011, 8:39 p.m.
Gandara’s ouster deal solidifies pension
The terms of Superintendent Jesus Gandara’s severance from the Sweetwater Union High School District on Tuesday night will allow him to vest in his pension, a benefit he would not ...
Jun 21, 2011, 2:42 p.m.
Sweetwater fires superintendent
The Sweetwater school board terminated its superintendent early this morning after six months of ethical questions surrounding him, his favored administrators and the district’s outside consultants.
Jun 21, 2011, 7:28 a.m.
Free summer lunch not just for poor
Schools and parks in some of the county’s more affluent areas will serve free meals this summer to any child, regardless of income, under a federal program created for schools ...
Jun 20, 2011, 6:47 p.m.
When is your shampoo really organic?
Dozens of shampoos, lotions and other personal care products are labeled "organic" even though they contain few or no organic ingredients – a violation of California law, according to an ...
Jun 20, 2011, 1:56 p.m.Wire »
- Calif. elephant business sued over alleged abuse
- Data show top Calif. state employee makes $612K
- No charge in theft of relic from California church
- Alameda County settles suit over voter assistance
- Donations help Texas ex-cheerleader in legal fight
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- PTA moms accused of bilking investors out of more than $1 million
- California pays more than 1,400 workers in excess of $200,000
- alifornia Prison Psychiatrist Paid $838,706
- Money for Needy Kids Wasn't Spent on Them
- Government paychecks, pensions now a dead weight to Sacramento economy
Letters »
- Mailbag: Endangered eagles, free lunches, school spending
- "The greatest heist since the ’60s Great Train Robbery in Great Britain."
- "No wonder the public is disgusted with the San Diego politicians."
- "The district is missing the point of accountability"
- "Hardly a princely sum."
Response »
- Escondido firefighters do contribute to pensions
- Critics of immigration group balk at portrayal
- Organist’s pay doesn’t just cover stage time
- Tomlinson’s contract is about more than what he’s paid
- Sweetwater out of compliance on three issues
Documents »
- Audit of Sheriff's take-home cars
- Sweetwater district administrators (changes noted in italics)
- Montgomery High Principal Lee Romero's email calling for boisterous support of Jesus Gandara
- Tri-City building contract with language protecting CEO
- Amendment removing provision protecting Tri-City CEO's job
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