The region has been watching and waiting as disgraced San Diego County Supervisor Nathan Fletcher clings to his political life after he announced he will resign amid allegations of sexual harassment from at least two women.
Fletcher made a surprise announcement late on Sunday, March 26th, that he was seeking rehab treatment for PTSD, trauma, and alcohol abuse, and ending his campaign for State Senate in next year's election cycle.
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<p>The San Diego Padres swept the San Francisco Giants in two exciting games this weekend in Major League Baseball's first regular season games ever played in Mexico City.</p>
<p>The Padres won a high-scoring game on Saturday by a score of 16 to 11 and followed up the next day with a 6 to 4 win over their Northern California rivals.</p>
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<p>San Diego County Supervisor Nathan Fletcher has used an obscure campaign committee to accept money above the County Board's contribution limits from three County law enforcement groups barred from contributing directly to Supervisors by the County's elections laws, and also in violation of a Democratic Party rule against accepting money from police unions.</p>
As Mexico continues its democratic journey, the role of independent agencies, also known as autonomous constitutional bodies, cannot be overstated.
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<p>Street cruising has been banned in National City for more than 30 years, but that may all change soon after the City Council repealed its 1992 ban this week, clearing the way for a final vote later this month.</p>
<p>Cruising was banned over residents' complaints of traffic and noise mostly along Highland Avenue south of Plaza Blvd. Lines of cars used to drive up and down the busy street, especially on weekends.</p>
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<p>An off-duty San Diego Sheriff's Deputy charged past security personnel at an entrance to Naval Air Station North Island on Coronado on Friday night, leading to guards shooting at his car before taking him into arrest.</p>
<p>Sgt. Michael Cruz was arrested on suspicion of driving while under the influence of drugs and/or alcohol late on March 17, 2023, after he tried to evade gate security guards at the naval base. The base was locked down while security investigated the incident.</p>
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<p>Investing in diplomacy is essential in today's world, where complex and interconnected challenges require global cooperation and collaboration.</p>
<p>Diplomacy is the art of negotiating, building relationships, and resolving conflicts between nations and other actors on the international stage. It is a critical tool for advancing national interests, promoting peace and security, and addressing global challenges.</p>
By Arturo Castañares
Editor-at-Large
A local city councilman who also holds an administrative position at San Diego State University helped secure a titular position for a political ally who was looking for consolation after losing his third election in a row.