San Diego Rostra brings back the spirit of public thought and debate that existed in Ancient Rome. The Rostra originates from the word Rostrum, a forum in ancient Rome where citizens would come to voice their thoughts, concerns, and critiques about society.
It seems an unlikely political career path. To start in local elected office, then to eventually become a governor? No, that alone isn’t so rare. But to start that path as an officeholder in one nation, then finalize it at the heights of power in a different nation? That’s definitely a rarity. How about getting accused of corruption as a …
Worth a read. The memo may speak for itself…
Following Congressman Darrell Issa’s departure from the race last week (read all of that action here), the Cook Political Report has now moved California’s 48th District from “toss-up” to “lean Democratic,” while many Dem operatives are concerned that perennial candidate Ammar Campa-Najjar would be a liability in the November general election against a strong Republican. From Politico… “(Cook) notes the …
This Decision Had to be Made Very Quickly This past week brought significant change to the political landscape of San Diego County. For years, I’ve worked to strengthen our communities – partnering with nonprofits, supporting veterans, and improving local government. These developments have created a critical gap, but also a vital opportunity to step up and serve where …
I’m running for Congress in California’s 48th District, and I couldn’t be more excited — because this community is part of who I am. I’ve spent decades here — not as a politician, but as a dad, a neighbor, and a pilot who built his life right here in San Diego County. This is where I coached, volunteered, and put …
Statement by Congressman Darrell Issa Today I’m announcing my enthusiastic endorsement of Supervisor Jim Desmond for Congress – to represent California’s new 48th district. Jim is not only a personal friend, he’s a true patriot, a Navy veteran, a successful businessman, and has a 20-year record of public service. He understands this community, was born and raised here, and will …
In a somewhat surprising (or not so surprising, actually) turn of political events, San Diego County Supervisor Jim Desmond, who previously announced he was running for Congress in the 49th District held by Democrat Mike Levin, abruptly yesterday withdrew from that race and instead filed paperwork to run in the 48th District, the seat currently occupied by fellow Republican Darrell …
As readers might have seen, FBI Director Kash Patel, a longtime fan of the sport, celebrated in the USA Men’s Hockey Team locker room following the Olympic Gold Medal victory a couple weeks ago. An uproar ensued from many expressing their distaste for the supposed mixture of politics and sports — 🙄 🤣 — while screaming that public officials should …
I want to be up front with you about something happening at the County of San Diego that I think you need to know about. A proposal is being fast-tracked to put a measure on this November’s ballot that would extend term limits for the Board of Supervisors from two terms to three and convert the county’s Chief Administrative Officer …
Dan Walters provides facts in CalMatters. The kind of facts that can kill a presidential campaign, especially in swing states… “An array of charts buried in the fine print of the state budget, unknown to all but a few fiscal nerds, details what California has collected in revenues and spent over the last half-century. “The current charts in Gov. Gavin …
From Attorney Mark Meueser on 1/31/26… The fight to stop the State of California from using unconstitutional, racially gerrymandered maps in 2026 is now in the Supreme Court’s hands. Last week we filed our emergency application asking the Supreme Court to issue an injunction and require the State of California to use the Commission maps for the 2026 elections. Today …
From San Diego County Gun Owners PAC January 27, 2026 The shooting of fellow gun owner Alex Jeffrey Pretti in Minneapolis by a federal law enforcement officer—also a gun owner—is tragic and deeply troubling. Our organization sends our sympathies to everyone involved and all those affected. We are truly sorry for your loss and all that you will have to …
Hey everybody – we only have three games remaining in the 2025-26 NFL season. Sunday features two very exciting matchups, with interesting backstories to each game. As the season went on, many people felt like these would be the matchups we would see in the AFC and NFC Championships. The AFC Championship kicks things off with the New England Patriots …
Posted Sunday 1/18/26 by Senior Rabbi Jason Nevarez… This MLK weekend calls us not only to remember history, but to live up to it. What follows is an open letter we wish we did not have to write – and one we cannot stay silent about. An Open Letter to Our San Diego Community From The San Diego Board of …
Good morning, all! We’ve made it to the Divisional Round of the NFL Playoffs, with last weekend featuring several classic games and close finishes. Here’s a small recap to refresh the memory… The Rams and Panthers kicked things off with Los Angeles scoring late to take down Carolina on the road in a high scoring affair. In the evening game, …
Welcome to the 2025-26 NFL Playoffs! It truly feels like the season started yesterday, but here we are starting the fight for Super Bowl 60. The playoffs this year are without a very familiar face, with the Chiefs missing out on continuing their legendary run over the last decade. This means the playoffs are wide open, with several teams (if …
Those who frequent pubs on a Sunday morning are often more interesting than expected, if not always complex. I heard this fairly young guy questioning his buddy, rhetorically. I wrote it down quickly: “It must be extremely difficult to never have heard of Nicolás Maduro on Saturday morning, then be defending him on Sunday morning. “It must be very conflicting …
Happy New Year everybody! We’ve made it to the end of the 2025 NFL regular season! It feels like just yesterday I wrote my Season Preview blog, going over my predictions for division winners and end of season awards. Unfortunately, when it winds down to Week 18, a majority of the games tend to be pretty meaningless. This season, there …
Congratulations to Escondido Mayor Dane White on launching “The Millennial Mayor” — A Facebook page dedicated to policy matters with a focus on transparency, awareness, and accountability. Over the years, several elected officials have posted their content to SD Rostra, both a nice benefit to our readers and a big help to the officials in sharing their information on an …
Hey everybody – we’re in the second to last week of the 2025-2026 NFL season. What a season it has been! There are several teams that have cemented themselves as the best of the best, and even more teams fighting for the final playoff spots. Let’s get into the games this weekend, starting on Christmas Day! PICKS (155-85 Overall) Dallas …
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