Monday - Quick Hits

New and improved Steve Francis cites his passion for his success. UT

City selects oak trees to replace eucalyptus trees as part of Balboa Park's reforestation plan. UT

In its typical fashion, UT carries water for pro-city charter position up in Carlsbad. UT

City of Oceanside to hear presentation from developer regarding the largest deployments in the city's history. NCTimes

Monday - Quick Hits

Maybe his heart just isn't in it. School Board trustee Luis Acle fails to qualify for the ballot. UT

For the next four weeks San Diego and Tijuana will be an hour apart. UT

Future of Balboa Park was the subject of forum held on Saturday. UT

After years of planning, and a half a billion dollars, North County finally has its rail service. UT NCTimes

They should try recycling the water. Escondido has a disposal program for its much waste water. UT

Thursday - Quick Hits

Because they have done such a good job. Advisory panel recommends a 49% and 66% percent pay raise for the mayor and city council. UT

Navy blame for Chollas creek sewage in 2006. UT

ROV will be open on Saturday for early voting for Tuesday's primary. UT

County Board caves in to developers, lowers fee that was designed to road improvements. UT

Mayor Sanders and Councilmember Atkins endorse report recommendations for new management structure for Balboa Park. UT

City Council postpones decision to tap emergency funds to correct city general fund imbalance for fiscal year. UT

State Senate bill would require climate change to be taught as part of the science curriculum. UT

Over the objections of the planning group, board of supervisors approves controversial Elfin Forest project. NC Times

Friday - Quick Hits

Limit on alcohol usage in Balboa Park wins first vote last night. UT

Report by Utilities Commission finds 50 negative impacts with Sunrise Powerlink. UT VOSD

Federal Judge rules that the Navy must adopt measures to protect marine mammals during sonar exercise off the California coast. UT

City of Chula Vista suing owners of mobile home park to force payment of fines and fess owed. UT

Delay of North County Sprinter due to safety and security concerns from state. UT

NCTD has $4 million shortfall for current fiscal year. UT

Tri-city Medical Center unveils $778 million proposal for expansion. UT

Thursday - Quick Hits

Officials at Chula Vista Veteran's Home battle pathogen that has caused 71 residents to become ill. UT

Opponents of Alcohol Beach ban face deadline of tomorrow to turn in enough signatures to get the ban place on the ballot. UT

Sheriff's department has new helicopter, to assist in law enforcement and fire fighting. UT

Panel to consider proposal to further restrict alcohol usage in Balboa Park. UT

Middle school in Oceanside, that took two years to be built, and had been delayed for 6-months is scheduled to open in February. UT

Audit reveals that San Diego Unified used Federal funds for low income students to pay one time bonuses to retires. VOSD

Monday - Quick Hits

MTS fares are scheduled to rise with start of new year on Tuesday. UT

New lobbying rules go into effect tomorrow for city of San Diego. UT

Sweetwater Education Foundation executive director is stepping down in June. UT

Balboa Park's iconic California Tower will under go $1.25 million in renovation. UT

A former trash-recycling building in San Marcos to be recycled in to studio production center if entertainment industry veteran gets his way. UT

Wednesday - Quick Hits

Balboa Park to under process to become "green." UT

County ROV still needs 4500 poll workers for election day. UT

State Supreme court rules in favor of First Amendment rights regarding shopping malls. UT

North County Sprinter rail service grand opening scheduled for Friday. NCTimes

With new year, mayor heads to the negotiation table with city employee unions over pay and benefits. VOSD