Rumors that someone had the locks changed on San Diego Mayor Bob Filner’s office while the mayor stepped out for a two-week course of intensive therapy to deal with his “hugging” problem turned out to be true, with several news outlets confirming the story Friday afternoon.

https://twitter.com/VocalMinoritySD/status/365959190948233217

https://twitter.com/SDBizLaw/status/365959929309315074

https://twitter.com/1ManRevolution/status/365977646959575040

https://twitter.com/NickCons/status/365978905204633600

That wasn’t the only surprise in the Filner saga today. Sen. Barbara Boxer penned an open letter to “Bob” urging him to step down immediately.

https://twitter.com/JammieWF/status/365982056137752578

Let’s not be hasty now. Why should Filner step down after all, now that he’s been cured?

https://twitter.com/TheKozReport/status/365999196932816896

Details about the lock change and the reasons behind it are unclear. Can Filner trade a note from his therapist for a key?