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Aug 19, 2013
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San Diego's history of political scandals
The ongoing saga of Bob Filner has cast a shadow over a city known for its beaches and sunny weather, but he's not the first San Diego city official to raise eyebrows.
San Diego is the top Memorial Day destination for Southern California travelers, according to a survey by the Automobile Club of Southern California. (Photo: View of downtown San Diego from Coronado by Ed Joyce/KPCC)
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The ongoing saga of Bob Filner has cast a shadow over a city known for its beaches and sunny weather, but he's not the first San Diego city official to raise eyebrows.

The ongoing saga of Bob Filner has cast a shadow over a city known for its beaches and sunny weather, but he's not the first San Diego city official to raise eyebrows.

If Filner resigns or is recalled, he'll be the third of the city's last six elected mayors to leave office amidst controversy. Scott Shafer from the California Report has the story.