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Watchdog Week: New sheriff's powers raise concerns among community advocates, activists

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January 22, 2018

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Watchdog Week

New sheriff's powers raise concerns among community advocates, activists

Sunday, Jan 21

A new county ordinance that gives Sheriff Bill Gore authority to restrict public access and take other measures to keep the peace during political protests is drawing scrutiny from civil-rights advocates and other activists concerned about how he wields his new power.

San Diego pension payment spikes $10.6M, with impact of police raises on horizon

San Diego must pay $10.6 million more than expected to its pension system this year, deepening a projected budget deficit that is expected to require significant cuts this spring.

California bullet train cost surges by $2.8 billion: 'Worst-case scenario has happened'

The cost of building 119 miles of high-speed rail in the Central Valley just jumped to $10.6 billion — an increase of $2.8 billion from the current budget.

GOP congressman ordered to repay taxpayer funds used to settle misconduct claim

House Speaker Paul Ryan is ordering an Ethics Committee investigation after reports that U.S. Rep. Patrick Meehan used taxpayer money to settle a complaint.

Internal documents reveal Camp Pendleton's water woes predated summer inspection by EPA

Contractors had been detailing numerous problems with Camp Pendleton's water reservoirs three years before EPA and state investigators found rodents and insects in the tanks.

County spending thousands of dollars a day to guard temporary toilets that are rarely used

The portable bathroom north of the San Diego River in Lakeside is empty most of the time, though the door hangs slightly ajar so people know it's available.

Company behind portable toilets convicted of illegal dumping

Two executives of the San Marcos company supplying portable restrooms to San Diego County pleaded guilty last year to illegally disposing tons of wastewater, and county officials apparently took no action after the criminal conviction.

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