Archive for November, 2005

Sanders to hire eight new leaders

November 30th, 2005

San Diego city council appointed Ronne Froman as the interim city manager this afternoon to replace Lamont Ewell who resigned as of yesterday.
Froman will be mayor elect Jerry Sanders’ chief operating officer in January under the new strong mayor form of government . Sanders also announced the first appointments to his leadership team this afternoon. KPBS Reporter Alison St John has more.

San Diegans react to Cunningham’s resignation

November 30th, 2005

Embattled San Diego Congressman Randy “Duke” Cunningham has resigned. The eight-term Republican stepped down yesterday, after pleading guilty in federal court of conspiracy to commit bribery and tax evasion. Cunningham had been under investigation for months, for allegedly using his position in Congress to help a defense contractor get federal jobs. Cunningham was a member of the powerful House Appropriations Committee. KPBS Reporter Kenny Goldberg has the story.

More suits to follow in Cunningham corruption case

November 30th, 2005

The corruption probe that brought down San Diego Congressman Randy Cunningham is far from over. Federal attorneys say they expect more charges to be filed. KPBS Reporter Erik Anderson has details.

Undercover Researcher Tests San Diego Mechanics (10 News San Diego)

November 30th, 2005

Do you trust your mechanic? 10News goes undercover and tests some car repair shops in San Diego.

Congressman Betrayal

November 30th, 2005

An ex-congressman said Rep. Randy “Duke” Cunningham betrayed him and his constituents by accepting bribes.

Shipionne takes witness stand in pension board hearing

November 30th, 2005

Whistleblower Diann Shipionne took the witness stand Monday in the first day of hearings into alleged felony conflict of interest on the San Diego city pension board. KPBS reporter Alison St John has more.

Sooners Headed To San Diego? (ChannelOklahoma)

November 30th, 2005

It appears Oklahoma is heading to the Holiday Bowl in San Diego.

City Manager Sworn In

November 30th, 2005

The former head of the local chapter of the American Red Cross was named interim San Diego city manager.

Gas Leak Forces Evacuations

November 30th, 2005

A gas leak allegedly caused by vandals in a parking lot led to the evacuation of a fitness center.

San Diego Reacts to Cunningham’s Guilty Plea (NPR)

November 29th, 2005

Kenny Goldberg of member station KPBS in San Diego reports on local reaction to the news that Rep. Randy “Duke” Cunningham, longtime Republican representative of San Diego’s affluent North County, resigned from Congress after pleading guilty to conspiracy and tax evasion.