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They say a compromise is when everybody is a little bit unhappy.
San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria exercised his veto power to cut nearly $5 million from the budget passed by the City Council earlier this month, urging them to accept the compromise. You know what that means.
Continuing on the topic of local politics, Imperial Beach Mayor Paloma Aguirre has filed a public records lawsuit against the city of Chula Vista for reportedly failing to turn over a letter written by her Chula Vista counterpart John McCann in support of a convicted energy drinks fraudster.
And a new book delves into a local murder and subsequent conviction, casting doubt on its outcome; Sen. Padilla offers a stark warning to his political colleagues after his cuffing and public removal from a political event; and — spoiler alert — the Padres lost.
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Today’s top story
Mayor exercises veto power to trim almost $5 million from budget passed by council
By City News Service
The changes to the budget, according to the mayor’s office, adjust “the proposed revenue levels to reflect operational realities.
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Today’s opinion column
Opinion: It’s clear now that Gov. Gavin Newsom is running for President
Newsom, who has been cultivating a national image since winning re-election in 2022, would probably start ahead of rivals for the Democratic nomination.
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