California: Bob Filner

In 19 years as a California journalist, few things have surprised me more than the free pass that local congressman Bob Filner appears to be getting from his constituents and San Diego County residents in general for his outrageous, insufferable,...

U.S. Rep. Bob Filner, an undeclared superdelegate, appears likely to endorse in the Democratic presidential race Tuesday evening.

“He will be releasing a statement on the presidential race later tonight,” says a spokeswoman.

Filner is an eight term Democrat from San Diego.

Two other state superdelegates, meanwhile, indicated they were not prepared to endorse today.

Politically targeted security contractor Blackwater is staying in San Diego despite recently withdrawing controversial plans to build an 824-acre training camp near the U.S.-Mexico border.