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Fines levied for illegal donations
Ethics Commission will get $35,000 from donors connected to Encinas, tow company owner

DOWNTOWN SAN DIEGO — San Diego's Ethics Commission levied $35,000 in total fines Thursday night against four people for making illegal campaign contributions to District Attorney Bonnie Dumanis" unsuccessful 2012 mayoral campaign. ... Ref. Source 5

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Good that checks are being made in campaign contributes to bring some equality in elections. Funny even with the boost the mayoral candidate that these donations were supposed to go to lost the race.

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Engineer made full use of state vehicles

A Caltrans engineer in San Diego County misused two state vehicles for personal purposes in recent years, a new report on wayward state employees and agencies says. The state auditor's annual report ... Ref. Source 3

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Ex-schools boss sent to prison

Former San Ysidro schools Superintendent Manuel Paul was sentenced to two months in federal prison on Tuesday in a pay-to-play scheme in which he demanded campaign contributions from contractors if they wanted ... Ref. Source 7

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Bill could boost voter rolls by millions

SACRAMENTO — Legislation to boost California’s voter rolls — potentially by millions of people — would automatically register eligible residents when they obtain or renew their driver’s license. Advocates for the California ... Ref. Source 5

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DA investigating Supervisor Dave Roberts

SAN DIEGO — A criminal investigator is looking into possible improprieties in San Diego County Supervisor Dave Robert’s office after former staffers accused him of misusing public resources, offering a raise and ... Ref. Source 9d

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Group files petition in state secession effort

A group calling for California to secede from the U.S. Submitted a proposed petition that could lead to a question on the 2018 ballot that could authorize a vote on independence in spring 2019. The "CalExit" movement gained traction in recent weeks. Ref. Source 3t.

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Gov. Brown: California 'is not turning back'

Gov. Jerry Brown delivered a defiant State of the State speech that promised the state will defend its efforts on climate change, healthcare and protection of immigrants. “California is not turning back. Not now, not ever." Ref. Source 4y.