Jury begins deliberations
Attorney Charles LiMandri asked a jury to award $4 million – $1 million per plaintiff – to the firefighters who allege they were sexually harassed by spectators when they were forced to ride in the 2007 San Diego LGBT Pride parade.
"What my clients were exposed to was offensive to the reasonable person," LiMandri said in his closing arguments on Tuesday. "Our city failed them … They felt humiliated. They felt demoralized."
The jury began deliberations Wednesday after hearing closing arguments by LiMandri and Deputy City Attorney Maria Severson, who, along with City Attorney Michael Aguirre defended the city in the case. San Diego Superior Court Judge Michael Anello issued instructions to the six-man, six-woman ju…
Gloria gains key endorsements of Atkins and Alpert in race for District 3
by editor@uptownpub.com (by Randy Hope, Associate Editor)
Neighborhood Leaders Alliance endorse Whitburn
Outgoing San Diego City Councilmember Toni Atkins announced her endorsement of Todd Gloria Sept. 24 in the City Council race to succeed her as the representative for District 3. Former State Senator Dede Alpert joined Councilmember Atkins in supporting Gloria.
"As you might imagine, I've watched the race to replace me closely for the last two years," said Atkins, will vacate the seat on Dec. 1 when she terms out. "I've withheld my opinion in an effort to listen closely to the candidates and to give thoughtful consideration. At this time, I believe Todd Gloria is the best choice to continue the community improvements I have worked on: safer streets, better community services and a City Council that listens to and cares about the…
Conversations with Nicole
by editor@uptownpub.com (by Nicole Murray-Ramirez)
Congratulations to The San Diego LGBT Community Center, its staff and the hundreds of volunteers behind AIDS Walk San Diego. Their dedication, hard work and love made it the most successful walk ever. And, a special thank you to the many sponsors and thousands of walkers – God bless you all!
Happy Rosh Hashanah!
This past Monday at sunset marked the start of the Jewish New Year, the year 5769, and also marked the start of an intense 10-day span of introspection and contemplation, concluding with the fast of Yom Kippur. I wish the Jewish community, in particular my many Jewish friends, a happy New Year!
Watch out for my new Web site, featuring a blog, photos, video and more!
Yes, my new Web site, blog and video site will launch within about a week! …
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