• Drunk driver gets wish; will stand trial for 2nd-degree murder,Neal Putnam

    Drunk driver gets wish; will stand trial for 2nd-degree murder

    A Navy man who previously pleaded guilty to gross vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated in the death of a Point Loma woman has been permitted by a judge to withdraw his guilty plea because of a mistake.However, this means that Eric Deangelo Ramos Cortez, 26, is now once again charged with second-

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  • Month of music, storytelling, garden education and more at SCCG,Jessica Mills

    Month of music, storytelling, garden education and more at SCCG

    August marks a busy and fruitful time for the San Carlos Community Garden (SCCG) and there is still time to enjoy the final days of this month.On Aug. 25 the garden will hold its closing summer concert in the Stuff the Pantry concert series. Local musicians Mark Montijo, Thea Tochihara and concert o

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  • City Council ratifies declaration of emergency after tropical storm,Dave Schwab

    City Council ratifies declaration of emergency after tropical storm

    On Aug. 21, San Diego City Council ratified a declaration of emergency by Mayor Todd Gloria following the disruption wrought by Tropical Storm Hilary over the weekend.The Council vote was unanimous, 7-0, with Councilmembers Vivian Moreno and Council President Sean Elo-Rivera absent.At least one of a

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