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• ECPAC deserves more respect -- Babara Slater, Union Tribune, 2010-03-11
• Biden urges Israel to take risks for peace -- ARON HELLER, Union Tribune, 2010-03-09
• Israel OKs 1,600 new homes in east Jerusalem -- ARON HELLER, Union Tribune, 2010-03-09
• Israelis, Palestinians to begin indirect talks -- IAN DEITCH, Union Tribune, 2010-03-08
• El Cajon’s money pit / Arts center could drain $4.3 million more -- ", Union Tribune, 2010-03-08
• Settlement deep in West Bank seen as peace spoiler -- KARIN LAUB, Union Tribune, 2010-03-07
• Palestinians approve indirect talks with Israel -- ", Union Tribune, 2010-03-07
• Brooklyn DA: No criminality caught on ACORN video -- ", Union Tribune, 2010-03-02 Features Acorn Org
• Lakeside fire board members targets of recall drive -- Anne Krueger, Union Tribune, 2010-02-27
• Obituary: HAMANN, ROBERT DALE -- ", Union Tribune, 2010-02-23 Hamann was a strong supporter of ultra-right wing politics in East County
• Activist a common sight recording local meetings -- Ray Lutz is government watchdog -- Anne Krueger, Union Tribune, 2010-01-30 Features Raymond Lutz
• 3 local hospitals are fined for errors -- Mike Lee, Union Tribune, 2010-01-28
• Fire chief's firing triggers board recall drive -- Anne Krueger, Union Tribune, 2010-01-28 Lakeside Fire Board
• A venue to make El Cajon proud -- Editor, Union Tribune, 2010-01-23
• $100,000 given to clinic for uninsured -- Grant is increased for Volunteers in Medicine -- Anne Krueger, Union Tribune, 2010-01-21 Features Raymond Lutz
• Police academy suspends classes -- Kristina Davis, Union Tribune, 2010-01-21 (Note: this academy recently pulled their contract with Blackwater/Xe to use the Blackwater Otay training facility. See Blackwater In Southwestern College for the full story on our 10-month battle to stop that contract. This additional scrutiny of their training facility may be a result as well.)
• Residents blame union for ouster of fire chief -- Anne Krueger, Union Tribune, 2010-01-19 Lakeside Fire Board
• Labor excesses show in firing of chief -- Linda Strom, Union Tribune, 2010-01-16 Lakeside Fire Board
• A stage in disrepair -- Editor, Union Tribune, 2010-01-16
• Boys & Girls Club gets health grant -- Anne Krueger, Union Tribune, 2009-12-24 Features Raymond Lutz
• Dumanis' silence on scandal called 'striking' -- Chris Reed, Union Tribune, 2009-12-23 Features Joel Anderson
• Anderson scandal: DA still lurking? -- Chris Reed, Union Tribune, 2009-12-22 Features Joel Anderson
• Does Anderson ‘win at all costs’? -- Michele Clock, John Marelius, Union Tribune, 2009-12-13 Features Joel Anderson
• Anderson fined for donation violations -- John Marelius, Michael Gardner, Michele Clock, Union Tribune, 2009-12-11 Features Joel Anderson
• Anderson faces big fine over donations -- Michele Clock, John Marelius, Union Tribune, 2009-12-01 Features Joel Anderson
• Anderson defends mailer touting bill -- Anne Krueger, Union Tribune, 2009-11-23 Features Joel Anderson
• La Mesa lawmaker’s mailer targets rival -- Michele Clock, John Marelius, Union Tribune, 2009-11-21 Features Joel Anderson
• Susan West Friedman; tireless activist was passionate about righting social injustices -- Blanca Gonzalez, Union Tribune, 2009-11-21 Obituary Features Susan Friedman
• GOP official quits over Anderson transactions -- Michele Clock, John Marelius, Union Tribune, 2009-11-18 Features Joel Anderson
• The Show Need Not Go On -- Don Sevrens, Union Tribune, 2009-10-31
• Inquiry opens in Anderson finances -- State initiates probe of local assemblyman -- John Marelius and Michele Clock, Union Tribune, 2009-10-08 Features Joel Anderson
• Sleazy scam -- Anderson must return tainted donations -- Editor, Union Tribune, 2009-10-03 features Joel Anderson
• Assemblyman's campaign fund transactions raising questions -- La Mesa Republican may seek Senate seat -- Michele Clock John Marelius, Union Tribune, 2009-10-01 Joel Anderson
• Repairs could close arts center for 2 years -- Anne Krueger, Union Tribune, 2009-09-24
• The folly of the fence -- Editor, Union Tribune, 2009-09-22
• ACORN director fires organizer seen on tape -- Worker gave border-crossing advice to fake hooker, pimp -- Eleanor Yang Su, Union Tribune, 2009-09-18 Acorn Org
• A school board polarized by politics -- Don Sevrens, Union Tribune, 2009-09-17
• Ire over Obama speech action draws hundreds to meeting -- Michele Clock, Union Tribune, 2009-09-16 La Mesa Spring Valley School Board
• School trustee sealed his political future -- Joe Nagle, Union Tribune, 2009-09-15 La Mesa Spring Valley School Board
• School board's holiday meeting -- Editor, Union Tribune, 2009-09-12
• Pulling the plug on president's broadcast -- Janet Gastil, Union Tribune, 2009-09-11
• Two school board members regret blocking Obama speech -- Michele Clock, Union Tribune, 2009-09-10
• School board's blackout of Obama speech criticized -- Michele Clock, Union Tribune, 2009-09-09
• County says war games can continue without loudspeakers -- Jim Okerblom, Union Tribune, 2009-07-22
• In a quiet area, combat training raises a ruckus -- Jim Okerblom, Union Tribune, 2009-07-18
• Iraqi widow files suit; husband killed by Blackwater employee -- Greg Moran, Union Tribune, 2009-03-21
• Southwestern to rework training contract with Xe -- Chris Moran, Union Tribune, 2009-03-12 Blackwater In Southwestern College
• It's a new (bad) name, but same Blackwater -- Raymond Lutz, Union Tribune, 2009-02-28
• Powerlink meeting is met with outrage -- Residents say SDG&E didn't announce routing -- Anne Krueger, Union Tribune, 2009-02-21 Powerlink to be routed through pristine El Monte Valley.
• Students to use firing range at Blackwater site -- (Unknown), Union Tribune, 2009-02-09 Blackwater In Southwestern College
• Helix High board calls for trustee to resign -- Leonel Sanchez, Union Tribune, 2008-10-31
• Democrats on pace to lead registration -- Craig Gustafson, Union Tribune, 2008-10-09
• Candidate acknowledges she lacks listed credentials -- Chris Moran, Union Tribune, 2008-09-12 Spotlight on Rose Urdahl
• Ex-councilman admits to stealing from mother -- Ray Huard, Union Tribune, 2008-09-11 Regarding Charles Santos
• Raising sales taxes hurts all of us -- Joel Anderson, Union Tribune, 2008-08-29 Anderson misses the fact that taxes to not leave the economy, but actually help it if spent correctly.
• Cramped power grid foils renewable plans -- Matthew Wald, Union Tribune, 2008-08-28
• Family sues Sharp Grossmont Hospital -- Cheryl Clark, Union Tribune, 2008-08-28
• Planning group has 7 running for 5 slots -- Anne Krueger, Union Tribune, 2008-08-28
• Longtime insider believes in Sharp Grossmont Hospital -- Bob Yarris, Union Tribune, 2008-08-24
• New policy approved for Sharp Grossmont -- Anne Krueger, Union Tribune, 2008-08-16
• Increased scrutiny has hospitals focusing more on safety -- Keith Darce, Union Tribune, 2008-08-09
• Changing the immigration debate -- Marcela Sanchez, Union Tribune, 2008-08-09 Opinion
• Border Patrol detained activist who was filming -- Leslie Berenstein, Union Tribune, 2008-08-07
• Sharp admits communication errors -- Angelica Martinez and Cheryl Clark, Union Tribune, 2008-08-05
• Sharp Grossmont says it's moving to correct communication problems -- Angelica Martinez, Union Tribune, 2008-08-04
• State cites preventable deaths in report on Sharp Grossmont -- Cheryl Clark, Union Tribune, 2008-07-30
• Blackwater Q&A raises more questions -- Myra Webb, Alan Segal, Gregg Rosner, Union Tribune, 2008-07-30
• Q&A: Erik Prince & Brian Bonfiglio -- Editor, Union Tribune, 2008-07-27
• Power line sent SDG&E warnings before fire began -- JHarry Jones, Union Tribune, 2008-07-11
• Cal Fire report blames SDG&E -- JHarry Jones Tony Manolatos, Union Tribune, 2008-07-10
• San Diego appeals court ruling allowing Blackwater to operate in Otay -- Ronald Powell, Union Tribune, 2008-07-03
• Grossmont Hospital board: Should have been notified of problems -- Anne Krueger, Union Tribune, 2008-06-30
• S.D. disobeying court order, Blackwater says -- Tanya Mannes, Union Tribune, 2008-06-25
• Military trainer wins legal clearance -- Tanya Mannes, Union Tribune, 2008-06-18
• Injunction allows Blackwater to continue Otay operation -- Tanya Mannes, Union Tribune, 2008-06-17
• Blackwater files legal papers over training site -- Tanya Mannes, Union Tribune, 2008-06-14
• Protesters picket Blackwater's Otay training center -- Tanya Mannes, Union Tribune, 2008-06-11 count is low, it was closer to 100
• Training facility gets OK by judge -- Tanya Mannes, Union Tribune, 2008-06-05
• Judge to decide on Blackwater permit Tuesday -- Ray Huard, Union Tribune, 2008-05-30
• San Diego says Blackwater missed target on paperwork -- Ray Huard, Union Tribune, 2008-05-29
• Canyon supporters joining forces to stop fill-in work -- Leslie Berestein, Union Tribune, 2008-05-16 Backup border fence would be built on dirt
• City official says Blackwater permits cannot be appealed -- Tanya Mannes, Union Tribune, 2008-05-15
• Hundreds pack meetings on proposed Powerlink -- JHarry Jones, Union Tribune, 2008-05-13 Includes picture of Kristy Mundt
• Blackwater inquiry sought -- Tanya Mannes, Union Tribune, 2008-05-06
• Shooting range owner cuts ties to Blackwater -- Anne Krueger, Union Tribune, 2008-04-29
• Blackwater permit faces challenge - Public not informed, San Diego officials say -- Tanya Mannes, Union Tribune, 2008-04-26
• Officials will challenge Blackwater over indoor facility -- Tanya Mannes, Union Tribune, 2008-04-25
• Blackwater revives mission -- Security contractor plans training center -- Anne Krueger, Union Tribune, 2008-04-23
• Blackwater sets sights on indoor facility in Otay Mesa -- Anne Krueger, Union Tribune, 2008-04-22
• Could county follow lead of utility's solar project? -- Dean Calbreath, Union Tribune, 2008-04-13
• SANDAG board backs Sunrise Powerlink by 17-3 vote -- JHarry Jones, Union Tribune, 2008-04-11
• Fire danger of Powerlink debated - Experts testify about safety risks -- JHarry Jones, Union Tribune, 2008-04-09
• State's role over Powerlink debated - Changing park plan could delay project -- JHarry Jones, Union Tribune, 2008-03-27
• Potrero party's goal is reconciliation -- ", Union Tribune, 2008-03-20
• Community looking beyond Blackwater -- Anne Krueger, Union Tribune, 2008-03-13
• Blackwater bid is withdrawn -- Anne Krueger, Union Tribune, 2008-03-08
• Blackwater pulls application for Potrero training center -- Anne Krueger, Union Tribune, 2008-03-07
• Joel Anderson Endorses Duncan D. Hunter -- Michele Clock, Union Tribune, 2008-03-05 Joel Anderson, Duncan DHunter?
• New tactic in battle over store proposal -- Liz Neely, Union Tribune, 2008-02-07 Features Joel Anderson, Dianne Jacob
• County warns landowner about illegal shooting range -- Anne Krueger, Union Tribune, 2008-01-31
• Canyon shooting range gains planners' OK; concerns remain -- Anne Krueger, Union Tribune, 2008-01-26
• Surcharge sparks firestorm -- Michael Gardner, Union Tribune, 2008-01-10 Features Joel Anderson
• New Potrero planning group sworn in -- ", Union Tribune, 2007-12-14
• Loud and clear -- ", Union Tribune, 2007-12-13 Editorial
• Vote unlikely to shut out Blackwater -- Anne Krueger, Union Tribune, 2007-12-13
• 5 planning group members out over Blackwater -- Anne Krueger, Union Tribune, 2007-12-12 See sidebar with election results
• Ballots are due today in Potrero recall election -- ", Union Tribune, 2007-12-11
• Recall may keep Blackwater out of our community -- Barbara Chamberlain, Union Tribune, 2007-12-07
• Hardly any fire victims sleeping at tent city -- Liz Neely, Union Tribune, 2007-11-10
• Filner backs plan to end Blackwater contracting -- Paul MKrawzak, Union Tribune, 2007-11-07
• Tent city shelter ready to assist the displaced -- Janine Zuniga, Union Tribune, 2007-11-06
• Blackwater controversy in Potrero and in Iraq -- Doug Cooper, Fran Howard, Louise Buck, Norman Hansen, Union Tribune, 2007-11-04 Letters to the Editor
• Tent city for fire victims is going up near border -- Mark Sauer, Janine Zuniga, Union Tribune, 2007-11-01
• Potrero pulls together -- Anne Krueger, Union Tribune, 2007-10-30
• Border crossers brave flames, get burned: 6 are hospitalized; more than 200 arrested -- Leslie Berestein, Union Tribune, 2007-10-24
• A death in Potrero -- Tony Manolatos, Union Tribune, 2007-10-23
• Fire prompts evacuations, road closures near Potrero -- Mark Arner, Union Tribune, 2007-10-21 See Also Blackwater Potrero
• El Cajon mixing religion into government -- Karen Marie Otter, Union Tribune, 2007-10-18
• Blackwater still pursuing Potrero site -- Anne Krueger, Union Tribune, 2007-10-14
• Contractor has steady support at its N.C. base -- Paul MKrawzak, Union Tribune, 2007-10-06
• Hired guns -- George Friedman, Union Tribune, 2007-10-04
• Councilman takes 'moment' for Christianity at meetings -- Liz Neely, Union Tribune, 2007-09-27
• The war in Iraq and the war in Potrero (EDITORIAL + Letters) -- Union Tribune, Steve Kowit, Fran Howard, Union Tribune, 2007-09-27
• Joel Anderson's Iran victory lap: Gov doesn't buy his main rationale -- Chris Reed, Union Tribune, 2007-09-25 Joel Anderson
• Pensions to drop firms with Iran ties -- Bill Ainsworth, Union Tribune, 2007-09-25 Joel Anderson
• Former El Cajon councilman arrested on grand theft charges -- ", Union Tribune, 2007-09-21
• Aguirre to review KPBS documents -- David Hasemyer, Union Tribune, 2007-09-12 Corporate Controlled News? project (should be)
• Blackwater USA: Let's debate based on facts -- Andrew Howell, Blackwater Worldwide general counsel, Union Tribune, 2007-08-17
• Decaying arts center closed as city weighs repair costs -- Liz Neely, Union Tribune, 2007-08-14
• Misguided management at performing arts center -- Gail Nye, Union Tribune, 2007-08-02
• Backlash over plans prompts recall vote: Potrero group had OK'd training center -- Anne Krueger, Union Tribune, 2007-07-31
• Why demonize Iraq war contractors? -- Lawrence J. Haas, Union Tribune, 2007-07-31 [Haas, former communications director to Vice President Al Gore, is vice president of the Committee on the Present Danger, an anti-terrorism group.]
• Car dealership closes in East County, citing losses -- L.N., Union Tribune, 2007-07-24
• Climate trail goes cold at sun? -- Warming concerns not linked to star -- Brian Handwerk, Union Tribune, 2007-07-19 [This article refutes the claims that the rise in temps are due to solar activity.]
• El Cajon fails to wean groups off the dole -- Staff Editorial, Union Tribune, 2007-07-13
• Ocotillo training facility proposed -- Anne Krueger, Union Tribune, 2007-07-03
• The missing link: Jamul casino project lacks highway access -- Editorial, Union Tribune, 2007-06-03
• Theater struggles to find the right fit -- Liz Neely, Union Tribune, 2007-05-29 Damning article showing nearly empty theatre.
• Owner: Site being targeted -- Anne Krueger, Union Tribune, 2007-05-26 He says Covert Canyon has been wrongly tied to Blackwater's plans
• Panel in hot water over Blackwater vote: Recall petition, lawsuit under way -- Anne Krueger, Union Tribune, 2007-05-12
• Blackwater in Potrero? No way -- Lionel Van Deerlin, Union Tribune, 2007-04-19
• Blackwater is all wrong for Potrero -- Jan Hedlun, Union Tribune, 2007-04-19
• Filner wants review of Blackwater: He considers bill to stop Potrero plan -- Anne Krueger, Union Tribune, 2007-04-14
• Escape clause | A sweetheart sentence for a repeat offender -- Editor, Union Tribune, 2007-04-06 [Editorial]
• Mission: Controversial - Reaction mixed to contractor's plan to train forces in East County -- Anne Krueger, Union Tribune, 2007-04-05
• El Cajon shuns light on government by crony -- Raymond Lutz, Union Tribune, 2007-02-22
• East County arts center reports profit: Rentals up 72%, new managers say -- Liz Neely, Union Tribune, 2007-01-24
• Going after the big crooks -- employers -- Ruben Navarrette Jr., Union Tribune, 2006-12-20 [Opinion]
• Guilty plea in hiring of illegal immigrants | Fence company to forfeit millions; execs face prison -- Onell R. Soto, Union Tribune, 2006-12-15
• Company in inquiry built fence at border | Feds look for hiring of illegal immigrants -- Joe Cantlupe, Union Tribune, 2006-11-24
• El Cajon yanks religious programs off city channel -- Liz Neely, Union Tribune, 2006-10-26 Features Raymond Lutz
• Arts center foundation, El Cajon reach an agreement -- Liz Neely, Union Tribune, 2006-07-13
• Q&A: Paul Russell; Executive artistic director, East County Performing Arts Center -- Editor, Union Tribune, 2006-06-29
• CAR DEALS FOR CHRISTIANS -- Liz Neely, Union Tribune, 2006-06-24
• ECPAC suffers under new operator -- Gail Nye, Union Tribune, 2006-06-06
• Padre Dam OKs water rate hike -- Anne Krueger, Union Tribune, 2006-05-24 Joel Anderson, Augie Scalzitti?
• Five-way scramble for GOP in 77th -- Michele Clock, Union Tribune, 2006-005-12 Joel Anderson
• Company in trouble again over undocumented workers | Immigration agents call rehiring pattern cause for concern -- Leslie Berestein, Union Tribune, 2005-12-03
• Sempra's gas venture gathering steam at Baja site -- Diane Lindquist, Union Tribune, 2005-11-24
• A sweetheart deal for new ECPAC operator -- Gail Nye, Union Tribune, 2005-11-17
• Around the region: Performing arts centers face business and artistic risks -- Edgar Stemen, Union Tribune, 2005-03-03
• Fence workers held in security sweep | Company has contract with North Island NAS -- Leslie Berestein, Union Tribune, 2004-09-22 Golden State Fence Co. cited again for hiring undocumented workers.
• Some votes miscounted in primary, officials say -- Luis Monteagudo, Union Tribune, 2004-04-08
• Leaders hear pitch for arts center dining, shops -- Liz Neely, Union Tribune, 2004-03-24
• Mishaps run deeper than new machines -- Luis Monteagudo, Union Tribune, 2004-03-07 Features Brina Rae Schuchman?

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• Dean Calbreath dean.calbreath@uniontrib.com (619) 293-1891
• Michele Clock michele.clock@uniontrib.com
• J. Harry Jones jharry.jones@uniontrib.com (760) 737-7579
• Anne Krueger anne.krueger@uniontrib.com (619) 293-2079
• Tanya Mannes tanya.mannes@uniontrib.com (619) 498-6639
• Liz Neely

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