Purple Cherokee tomatoes are beefsteak in style, with green shoulders across the top. It was one of the first of the black color group of tomatoes. This variety is over 100 years old and was originally grown by the Cherokee Indians The tomato has an excellent rich flavor and is considered one of the best heirlooms.
San Diego is the latest city to pass a minimum wage hike despite a veto from Mayor Kevin Faulconer. On Monday, the San Diego City Council overrode his veto to approve a gradual wage increase and paid sick days. On January 1, 2015, the minimum wage will jump from $9 an hour to $9.75; it will reach $11.50 by 2017. Beginning in 2019, the minimum wage rate will be tied to inflation.
San Diego Police Salary. The starting San Diego Police salary is $46,356 during training. Police salary increases incrementally until it reaches the top rate of $72,924 which is attained after a total of 4 years on the police force. Officers also have the opportunity (if they choose) to take advantage of an educational incentive program which rewards officers with a four year university degree. After 2 to 4 years, they will receive a slight increase in their pay. The San Diego Police offers a somewhat unique medical plan. Officers are alloted a certain dollar value in their plan.