The opposition vastly outspent the proponents, but analysts also attributed the loss to the lack of voter trust in city government, where years of fiscal struggles and bad real estate transactions have tarnished City Hall’s image.
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Michael Smolens,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
28 June 2026
The more college sports resemble pro sports, the greater the risk the unique character of college sports is tarnished.
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