Jim McConville used rented identities to buy 81 condos in Escondido and San Marcos last year, pulling $12.5 million from the deals. Now, the condos face foreclosure, at least one lender says he's ruined and U.S. taxpayers could be on the hook.
Always Running: Luis Acle With runs for Congress and bi-national business efforts, school board President Luis Acle has long sought power and success. But when he finally reached a position of influence, he has both tried to escape from the role and abdicated much of its authority.
Principals play the system. The district violates its own rules.
Police Chief Has History of Inaccuracies: A two-part special report finds San Diego Police Chief William Lansdowne has been misstating key statistics on television and in front of the City Council for several years.
The Forbidden City: Oblivious to the immigration debate that spins out of control around them, the migrant workers of Carmel Valley continue to live how they have for decades: In a trash-strewn canyon with candles for light, a stream to bathe in, and each other's companionship to keep themselves warm.
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