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Utility Says Power Will Resume Near 9 a.m.
LA MESA -- San Diego Gas & Electric is reporting Tuesday morning that power remains out for 1,568 customers on the west side of La Mesa. The utility is estimating that power will be restored by 9 a.m.
Posted on November 6, 2013 at 6:00am 3 Comments 7 Likes
New Restaurants, New Jobs
LA MESA -- The two establishments, in some ways, couldn't be more different.
One is the latest incarnation of a very well-financed, time-tested business partnership; the other is the fledgling dream…
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To Young Writers. Reporting and Writing A Long Story
By Chris Lavin
Good writing isn't brain surgery. It's communicating
well, artfully and, always with an understanding of
how the readers can follow your thinking.
My approach to talking to writers about writing longer
stories usually breaks down like this:
THE LEAD:
A short beginning -- three or four…
Continue Posted on August 13, 2013 at 10:30pm 7 Comments 2 Likes
The Campaign To Rein In Madrid Continues
LA MESA -- La Mesa's long-serving mayor, Art Madrid, was in Sacramento Tuesday evening when his City Council was meeting, but despite the 500 miles it was almost as if Madrid was in the…
ContinueFrank Robert Dittmer said… Chris, thx for the pics you added to my blog, looks great.
Frank Robert Dittmer said… Chris, thanks for the pics you added to my blog. Looks great.
Marty Murphy said… Chris:
If convenient, please come and see Gloria Smith and me perform @ 3:30-4:30 tomorrow (Wed.) @
Casa Loma
8040 Jenner St.
Park & walk right in. the receptionist will guide you.
Best,
Marty
That art show at Liberty Station was amazing! Ms. Carrera's imagination is astounding. Thank you for the tickets! I really appreciated it. That was a neat experience.
Jenny
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Ernest Ewin said… Billy Martinez said… Bidding Wars Wane in U.S. Housing Markets on Supply Rise
Source: Bloomberg
Higher mortgage rates and an increase in values are reducing affordability, while also encouraging more sellers to list their properties. This could mean price growth will slow after the biggest increases since 2006. The government shutdown may have weakened confidence as well.
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Recovery Hampered Until Lawmakers Focus on Housing Policy
Source: DSNews.com The Opportunity Agenda, National Fair Housing Alliance, and the National Association of Real Estate Brokers (NAREB) have released a new report that argues U.S. housing policy is broken because the government has failed to provide millions of would-be homeowners the credit and financing they need to achieve the American Dream. The report calls for 10 administrative actions that the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) should take. Read the full story:
http://www.dsnews.com/articles/hgjh-2013-11-15
Bureau updates mortgage disclosures
Source: The HillRules requiring simplified mortgage paperwork will take effect in August 2015. The “know before you owe” forms are designed to make sure borrowers understand their options and know what to expect when they take out home loans. Read the full story: http://thehill.com/blogs/regwatch/finance/190937-bureau-updates-mortgage-disclosures
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