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NEWS

SD pension fund tops $6 billion

The value of the San Diego employees’ pension fund last week breached the $6 billion mark for the first time, fueled by the rebound of the financial and real estate markets.

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Group urges funding of public restrooms downtown

A downtown advocacy group would like to see the San Diego City Council allocate $25,000 for the continued operation of six portable toilets in the East Village until more permanent public restrooms arrive in February.

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SD awarded $17 million federal grant for public safety

The San Diego region will receive $16.9 million from the Department of Homeland Security as part of the Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI) grant program.

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Mayor Filner adds $13M to revised city budget

Bolstered by $13 million in new revenues and cost savings, San Diego Mayor Bob Filner released a revised budget that provides funding for more lifeguards, police dispatchers, street lights and road repair, as well as year-round support for the veterans' homeless shelter.

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LAW

Guerrero, Popkins appointed to Superior Court judgeships

San Diego attorneys Patricia Guerrero and Michael J. Popkins have been appointed to San Diego Superior Court judgeships by Gov. Jerry Brown, it was announced Tuesday.

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CONSTRUCTION

North Embarcadero Visionary Plan reaches mid-way point

Construction crews moved traffic lanes on Harbor Drive approximately 60 feet to the east between the Navy and B Street piers on Monday, as progress continues on the North Embarcadero Visionary Plan Phase 1 project.

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SD City Council approves River Park Plan

The San Diego City Council unanimously approved the San Diego River Park Master Plan Monday.

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GENERAL

Construction Agenda: New sidewalks planned for CV street

The construction front is light this week at municipalities, with few upcoming projects.

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CONSTRUCTION

Council moves to require prevailing wage on contracts

Facing the growing likelihood of a Sacramento-imposed deadline, members of the San Diego City Council have begun laying the groundwork for a proposal that would require all city contractors to pay prevailing wage rates to their workers.

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CONSTRUCTION

Carlsbad releases proposed capital improvements for upcoming fiscal year

The city of Carlsbad has released its proposed Capital Improvement Program, which includes $43 million in future construction work for the upcoming fiscal year.

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In The News

May 22, 2013, 5:00 pm -- OtterBox buys San Diego-based competitor LifeProof, and demand remains for design services in the West, but it moved at a slower pace in April.

Jerry Sanders on his goals for the Chamber of Commerce

April 23, 2013 -- George Chamberlin speaks with former Mayor Jerry Sanders, who's now president and CEO of the San Diego Regional Chamber of Commerce, about what his priorities are at the chamber.

Construction Works - 2013

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SAN DIEGO (May 15, 2013) -- Master Chief Personnel Specialist Jay McNuckle and his wife Senior Chief Master-at-Arms Latisha McNuckle re-enlist together on the flight deck aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4). The McNuckle's have been married 17 years. Boxer is preparing for an upcoming deployment later this year. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Brian Jeffries

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