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Volunteers found grisly reminders of what went on at HiCaliber, a nonprofit dedicated to rescuing horses and finding them new, loving homes. Read More »
Author Archives: Brad Racino
Security gaps at San Diego shipyards put billion-dollar Navy warships at risk
The private shipyards in San Diego responsible for protecting Navy warships have not been following security protocols meant to protect those billion-dollar assets. Read More »
HiCaliber Horse Rescue being evicted, sued for more than $4 million
HiCaliber Horse Rescue, which has faced animal cruelty and fraud allegations for months, is being evicted from its Valley Center ranch and sued for more than $4 million. Read More »
Rep. Peters asks for congressional hearings into San Diego VA human research
Rep. Scott Peters on Monday requested congressional hearings over allegations of dangerous human research at the VA San Diego Healthcare System. Read More »
Dangerous human research alleged at San Diego VA; Rep. Peters vows action
Two whistleblowers say dangerous medical research was performed on veterans suffering from alcoholism and liver disease at the San Diego VA. Read More »
San Diego voters overwhelmingly favored Measure J. Here’s what it took to get there.
More than 85 percent of the San Diegans who voted Tuesday on Measure J approved it. That means billions of dollars in city contracts, purchases, sales and leases with private companies will become more transparent. Again. Read More »
Seaport developer, fishermen reach deal to help save San Diego’s storied fishing industry
Throughout the talks, inewsource monitored the arguments, near-implosions and compromises that finally led to a deal being signed last month. Read More »
The Weekender for October 20
Reporters Megan Wood and Jill Castellano were busy this week with stories about education and local political fundraising and spending. Read More »
Measure J: City Business Transparency
If passed, this measure requires companies doing business with the city to disclose all the people associated with the transaction who have a significant interest in the sale or purchase. Read More »
Measure YY: San Diego Unified’s $3.5 billion bond
This bond measure would pay for upgrades to some school district buildings and fund projects that weren’t covered through the last two bonds. Read More »