Local San Diego News From Around The County

Stop me if you’ve heard this before: The city of San Diego has a budget deficit. It’s not the mammoth $179 million deficit the city closed three months ago, but a projected hole of $25 million to $35 million will need to be filled before the fiscal year ends June 30.

Republicans at the three-day convention, which ended Sunday, are buoyed by strong — and wealthy — candidates, voter anger over the economy and Obama’s stalled health care plan.

Republican U.S. Senate candidate Carly Fiorina yesterday sought to appeal to party activists by delivering a blistering attack on incumbent Democrat Barbara Boxer and the Democratic leadership in Washington.

It could be a crowded ballot in Chula Vista come June as 14 people have taken out papers to run for mayor, City Council or city attorney.

Political parties would be able to contribute $1,000 to candidates in San Diego city races under a recommendation approved by the city’s Ethics Commission.

Just nine days ago, it looked like county Supervisor Ron Roberts would cruise to re-election unopposed for the third time in his career.

It’s not looking good for San Diego Mayor Jerry Sanders’ bid to privatize the city’s computer services. A proposal to hire an outside firm and save the city nearly $1.5 million annually ran into opposition yesterday as several City Council members gave it a tepid response during a committee hearing.

It’s not looking good for San Diego Mayor Jerry Sanders’ bid to privatize the city’s computer services. A proposal to hire an outside firm and save the city nearly $1.5 million annually ran into opposition yesterday as several City Council members gave it a tepid response during a committee hearing.

The Encinitas City Council last night decided to open Swami’s Beach for a potential surf contest despite protests from local surfers who said the secluded point break should be kept pristine.

The Encinitas City Council last night decided to open Swami’s Beach for a potential surf contest despite protests from local surfers who said the secluded point break should be kept pristine.

Three men vying to become Chula Vista’s first elected City Attorney spelled out their differences during a candidates’ forum this week at the Civic Center Library.

Three men vying to become Chula Vista’s first elected City Attorney spelled out their differences during a candidates’ forum this week at the Civic Center Library.

San Diego City Council candidate Lorie Zapf has apologized for past comments in which she said “homosexuality is a sin” and that she wanted to keep gays out of public office.

San Diego City Council candidate Lorie Zapf has apologized for past comments in which she said “homosexuality is a sin” and that she wanted to keep gays out of public office.

In the face of growing criticism and a declining budget, two San Diego County supervisors are proposing a 50 percent reduction to a program that allows supervisors to distribute $10 million a year to community programs of their choice.

In the face of growing criticism and a declining budget, two San Diego County supervisors are proposing a 50 percent reduction to a program that allows supervisors to distribute $10 million a year to community programs of their choice.

State Assemblywoman Lori Saldaña says the decision last month to abandon her challenge of San Diego County Supervisor Ron Roberts had nothing to do with her perceived fundraising disadvantage.

State Assemblywoman Lori Saldaña says the decision last month to abandon her challenge of San Diego County Supervisor Ron Roberts had nothing to do with her perceived fundraising disadvantage.

Plans to place two tax increases before Lemon Grove city voters June 8 died last night after failing to muster enough support on the Lemon Grove City Council.

With two teenage girls found dead in the past week, the calls to action are growing louder.