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Columnist Teri Sforza writes about the huge amounts that go to what some call ghost governments. She also has databases to check out.

Columnist Teri Sforza writes about the huge amounts that go to what some call ghost governments. She also has databases to check out.

As yet another storm system moves into Southern California, communities that have already suffered damage this winter are bracing themselves.

Visitors to City Hall recently were greeted by a beautiful floral arrangement in council chambers.

Columnist Teri Sforza writes that one local fire authority paid $62 million in OT, but extra pay hardly is unusual.

Columnist Teri Sforza writes that one local fire authority paid $62 million in OT, but extra pay hardly is unusual.

Columnist Teri Sforza writes that one local fire authority paid $62 million in OT, but extra pay hardly is unusual.

Columnist Teri Sforza writes that one local fire authority paid $62 million in OT, but extra pay hardly is unusual.

The issue of whether La Jolla should secede from San Diego and become a city of its own is back in the spotlight with a new group shepherding the effort.

The issue of whether La Jolla should secede from San Diego and become a city of its own is back in the spotlight with a new group shepherding the effort.