

As the San Jose Mercury News reports, he’s a prime example of “ double-dipping“: getting both a salary here and a hefty pension from there.
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There’s a park-wide emergency alert system and a series of tasks that employees are to perform to protect any trainer in danger.

The most amazing part of the story is how SeaWorld has made elaborate preparations for any crisis in the water. For more, check our Reader’s Guide to the SeaWorld/killer whale conundrum. The SeaWorld in San Diego is a major part of the story. It’s appealing a ruling by federal regulators.Ī few weeks ago, I interviewed the author of a new book called “Death at SeaWorld: Shamu and the Dark Side of Killer Whales in Captivity.” It chronicles how the animals killed the trainer and two trespassers and, over decades, threatened the lives of others. SeaWorld Fights for Risky Killer Whale Showsĭespite multiple deaths in recent years, including a high-profile one of a trainer in Orlando, SeaWorld still wants to start allowing its trainers to interact with potentially dangerous killer whales in the water during shows, Reuters reports. For background, check our roundup story from July and listen to our Liam Dillon talk about Bridgepoint’s troubles on KPBS. The move, by a company facing a variety of woes, isn’t surprising. Most are in San Diego, reports NBC San Diego.

Here’s Part 1 and Part 2.īridgepoint, the controversial higher-education company based here, is laying off 450 employees. NBC had a pre-debate on the bond measure this weekend. There’s kids attractions, a beer garden and dozens of community groups hocking their ideas. To review, there will be a discussion with congressional candidate Scott Peters, a mayoral debate, a school board debate, the Proposition Z debate and the Idea Tournament.Īnd that’s just on stage. Lani Lutar, the CEO of the Taxpayers Association, and Scott Barnett, a member of the school board, will debate Proposition Z at Politifest. The bond measure that would raise property taxes for those owners within the San Diego Unified School District earned a spot on the Politifest program. Meanwhile, the latest edition of VOSD Radio talks up our upcoming Politifest event and takes a look at the Charger stadium search.

We also take a look at Councilman Carl DeMaio’s claim that he’s been working with the medical marijuana community to come up with a resolution to the battle over shops that sell medi-pot. As our San Diego Fact Check story revealed, he deserves both “Mostly True” and a “Huckster Propaganda” verdicts. Bob Filner, who’s running for mayor, about his work for veterans in Congress.
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NBC also came to talk to reporter Liam Dillon about it yesterday.įact Check TV: Filner Misses Mark on Veteransįact Check TV takes a look at claims by Rep. Check our video explainers with NBC San Diego here and here. How much do visitors have to cough up when they come here? We’ve created a graphic that illustrates what exactly is added in San Diego.Īs we’ve reported, there’s been lots of talk lately about taxes on visitors and the sly attempts by the tourism industry to avoid putting them up to a vote of the people. If you stay at hotels or motels, you know about the sticker shock of seeing how much your bill rises when local taxes are added. In a press release, he called it “a bunch of millionaire backers joining their hand-picked mayoral candidate in an election year ploy.” Morning Report: DeMaio Changes Tune on 'Middle' | Voice of San Diego CloseĪ few months ago, mayoral candidate Carl DeMaio was not impressed by a group of self-professed moderate business types who endorsed one of his opponents.
