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skate park

Bob Filner campaigned for mayor of this fine city under the promise to "give power back to the neighborhoods" by utilizing redevelopment funds where they have since been lacking. Last Thursday, the newly-elected mayor spoke to a crowd of young skaters at a City Heights rally, where the push to construct a skate park in the area has been ongoing for the past few years.

Charles and David Koch, heads of Koch Industries and the founders of the conservative activist organization, Americans for Prosperity (AFP), are postponing their semi-annual meeting to April. The reason for the delay is due to the need to analyze election data on a state-by-state level.

SantaCon event in NYC. Credit: jpgmag.com

Last Saturday, SantaCon hit the Gaslamp Quarter. San Diegans donning Santa costumes visited McFadden’s, Henry’s Pub, The Local, Hennessey’s Tavern, Hooters, and Dick’s Last Resort during the bar crawl, Christmas extravaganza. It was event not to be missed, but if you did miss it, you’re in luck because San Diego is hosting TWO SantaCon events this year!