WASHINGTON (CNN) — As President Barack Obama begins what could be a pivotal week, with gun control, immigration reform and border security, and the budget all in the spotlight, a new national survey indicates the president’s approval rating has inched above the 50% mark. But according to a CNN/ORC International poll released Monday, the president’s…
In today’s hottest housing markets, springing for a kitchen or bathroom remodel is a surefire way to score a return on your investment, often returning 100 percent of the cost. According to a recent study, San Diego, Chicago, Atlanta and San Francisco are just a few of the cities that offer triple-digit returns on a…
During the first third of so of Jack the Giant Slayer, among the battalion who accompany Jack on the quest to rescue the princess and kill some giants is one particularly handsome, rather strapping bald-headed knight who has a couple of lines before meeting his demise. While I was reading through the IMDb page for…
SAN DIEGO – Council President Todd Gloria today issued the following statement about the devastating impacts sequestration would have on the City of San Diego. “Sequestration would cause San Diego to suffer. If federal spending is cut, the San Diego region would be greatly impacted. For that reason, the City included opposition to sequestration as a…
Following a unanimous vote, Monday, Councilmember Todd Gloria was elected president of the San Diego City Council. As a third generation resident of Hillcrest, Gloria has represented District 3 since 2008. The District includes the neighborhoods of Balboa Park, City Heights, Golden Hill, Hillcrest, Kensington, Normal Heights, North Park, South Park, Talmadge and University Heights….
It continues to be a buyer’s real estate market in San Diego and a great time to buy property. Whether you are a first time home buyer or an experienced investor, housing prices are still significantly down from five years ago and mortgage interest rates are still at an all-time low. Historically, real estate has…
WASHINGTON – Speaker John Boehner’s office was overran by demonstrators today, some who stripped naked, to protest anticipated budget cuts to HIV/AIDS programs if a deal is not reached to avoid the “fiscal cliff.” Three of the protestors, all women, were arrested for indecent exposure. According to Buzzfeed one of the protesters, Jennifer Flynn, said,…
Retirees live on a fixed income, so it is extremely important to get the biggest bang for those bucks. One way to do that is to confirm that you have the best Medicare Part D prescription drug plan. Retirees can boost their spendable income by reducing their Medicare costs with the right drug plan that…
Americans spend more than $45 billion on their pets every year. That’s not surprising since a pet is part of the family. However, that doesn’t mean you can forgo retirement savings or go into debt to care for the adorable little bundle of fur. Pets aren’t quite as costly as children, but food, vaccinations and…
The San Diego Unified School District (SDUSD) has sold $240 million Tax and Revenue Anticipation Notes (TRANs) for fiscal year 2012-13 to cover the fiscal gap left by the lack of, and delayed, state funding. The negotiated sale occurred Aug. 1, and the TRANs were issued with two maturity dates: Jan. 31, 2013 for $155…
