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Republican Faulconer Elected Mayor In San Diego

San Diego Mayor-elect Kevin Faulconer celebrated with his family and supporters Tuesday night as votes were counted. Lenny Ignelzi/AP hide caption

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Republican Faulconer Elected Mayor In San Diego

February 12, 2014 • City Councilman Kevin Faulconer will fill the seat vacated by disgraced former Mayor Bob Filner, a Democrat. Filner left office after less than a year following sexual harassment allegations from more than a dozen women.

Former San Diego Mayor Pleads Guilty To Criminal Charges

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Former San Diego Mayor Pleads Guilty To Criminal Charges

October 15, 2013 • Bob Filner was charged in connection to sexually harassing three unidentified women. The disgraced former mayor pleaded guilty to false imprisonment and two battery charges.

Speculation Builds That San Diego Mayor Is On His Way Out

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Speculation Builds That San Diego Mayor Is On His Way Out

August 22, 2013 • Democratic Mayor Bob Filner has reached a tentative deal to settle a suit brought by one of the women who accuses him of sexual harassment. Details of the deal, which must be approved by the city council, have not been released. The Union-Tribune, though, says it sets the stage for his departure.

How To Make A Mayor Go Away: San Diego Weighs Filner Options

Ruth Johnson (right), who supports San Diego Mayor Bob Filner, speaks with anti-Filner protester Rob Shick (left) during a rally at the San Diego Concourse on Monday. Denis Poroy/AP hide caption

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It's All Politics

How To Make A Mayor Go Away: San Diego Weighs Filner Options

August 19, 2013 • Embattled San Diego Mayor Bob Filner continues to cling to his office, even as the City Council and activists devise plans to oust him.

San Diego's Hooters, Other Businesses Tell Mayor To Stay Away

At the entrance to this Hooters restaurant in San Diego, the sign is up telling Mayor Bob Filner that he's not welcome. Gregory Bull/AP hide caption

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The Two-Way

San Diego's Hooters, Other Businesses Tell Mayor To Stay Away

August 14, 2013 • Democratic Mayor Bob Filner is resisting calls to resign following the accounts of women who say he harassed them. Hooters' locations in the city say "women should be treated with respect" and that Filner's not welcome.

Military Veterans Accuse San Diego Mayor Of Sexual Harassment

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The Two-Way

Military Veterans Accuse San Diego Mayor Of Sexual Harassment

August 7, 2013 • The women allege that Bob Filner harassed them knowing they had said they were victims of rape. A veterans organization that Filner worked with said the mayor harassed at least eight of its members.

San Diego Mayor Starting Rehab; Accusers Count Now At 10

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San Diego Mayor Starting Rehab; Accusers Count Now At 10

August 5, 2013 • Democratic Mayor Bob Filner is starting two weeks of treatment at a behavior counseling clinic. He won't be out of touch while he's receiving behavioral treatment. Aides say Filner will still be getting briefed on developments in the city, and will still be giving orders.

Beset San Diego Mayor Says He Didn't Get Harassment Training

San Diego Mayor Bob Filner announced at a news conference last week that he intended to seek professional help for sexual harassment issues. Bill Wechter/Getty Images hide caption

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