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E-mail Adrian Florido at adrian.florido@voiceofsandiego.org

Adrian Florido is readjusting to life in California after having accustomed himself to long, cold, lonely winters while studying at the University of Chicago. He was news editor of the student paper and has also reported from south Los Angeles and on Capitol Hill, and worked on free press advocacy issues for Reporters Without Borders.



Photo of the Day: From My Files :

 

Pulling photos from the personal archives.

Friday, November 20 -- 4:27 pm

More Big Water Facts:

 

Just how much water is used at Balboa Park Golf Course and what's driving the Port District's consumption.

Friday, November 20 -- 4:20 pm

Schools Spell Out Rules on Fees:

 

You can't mandate that kids buy books, uniforms or other supplies for a school activity -- even if it's an extracurricular.

Friday, November 20 -- 12:14 pm


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Taking a Shiny Fire Truck Away

— The transfer of Pacific Highlands Ranch's brand new fire truck illustrates how staffing deficiencies are diverting elsewhere resources the community bought.

Separating Houses from Recycling Plants in Barrio Logan

— How, exactly, does a community undo decades of land-use decisions that have left a mishmash of housing and industry?

Homeless End Up Where They Started -- Downtown

— This year's political wrangling over where to erect the winter homeless tent ended Tuesday with City Council voting to place it downtown again.

As Barrio Logan Plans its Future, a Tenuous Peace Is Broken

— Tensions have led to calls for the removal of powerful activist Rachael Ortiz from a stakeholder committee working on the update of Barrio Logan's community plan.

Holding Court for the Homeless

— For the city's homeless, a special court offers clean slate as a reward for good behavior, eliminating the legal problems that can disintegrate housing and job prospects.

A Community That Paid for a Park the City Can't Deliver

— In the developing community of Pacific Highlands Ranch, a stalled park highlights how City Hall's budget woes are delaying even fully funded public facilities.

Another Fight Is in Store in Tierrasanta

— Residents worry that a self-storage facility proposed for the entrance of their community will degrade its character. The City Council will vote on the project Tuesday.

Hashing Out a $1.2 Billion Trolley Expansion Plan

— After years of behind-the-scenes work, Sandag is ready to hear from the public. Some are ready to give the agency an earful.

The Shelf Is Empty If You're Looking for a Supermarket Here

— There are no major supermarkets in the greater Logan Heights area, leaving residents without transportation to shop with few nutritious and affordable options.

She Could Befriend a Goose

— Marie 'Peter' Ettlesen, who died recently at 97, outlived her family, but still refused to grow up.

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