A review of public videos and state law show possible campaign violations in the Grossmont Healthcare District race by Steve Puterski COUNTY — An administrative supervisor at Palomar Medical Center in Poway who is running for office is under fire for appearing to have violated state campaign finance laws. Dr. Brenda Miller, a candidate for the Grossmont Healthcare District Board …
Help rebuild the Menorah at SDSU
By Hon. Jordan Marks SDSU Jewish community had a terrible anti-Semitic attack when the big menorah was torn down in the middle of the night. I’m happy to help the rebuilding of the Menorah. We are just short of our fundraising goal to pay for the install and celebration (just under $10k to go). I’m hoping you can help. I’ve …
Wasted Billions of Taxpayers’ Dollars Has Resulted in a Weaker, Less Lethal Navy
Mike Fredenburg, a La Mesa resident, continues to make a name for himself as he writes detailed analysis on military technology and defense matters with an emphasis on defense reform. Fredenburg has a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering and Masters in Production Operations Management. The following was published today in Epoch Times… Wasted Billions of Taxpayers’ Dollars Has Resulted in a …
Destroying America’s Criminal Justice and Political Institutions to Get Trump
Boise Insight: Destroying America’s Criminal Justice and Political Institutions to Get Trump by David King Most Americans have deep personal convictions about whether Donald Trump should be president again. As said by many a bouncer, “Take it outside.” This column is about the Lilliputians, the legions of prosecutors at all levels of government, bringing criminal charges against Trump — all …
A Lost Generation: Post 9/11, who is winning at our expense?
Guest Commentary by Garrison Ham “You are all a lost generation.” – Gertrude Stein The world changed for many of us on 9/11. Millennials growing up in the 90s witnessed their world become noticeably darker. At the same time, it was a defining moment for a generation. This was our Pearl Harbor moment. The 22nd anniversary just came and went. …
All media stories now follow this pattern
Michael Schwartz shares his latest gem… Here’s the pattern for any story these days: NEWS: This is the biggest thing to ever happen. Your neighbors are all gonna die because they aren’t watching us for information on this horrible catastrophe that we promise we aren’t exaggerating for ratings. GOVERNMENT: Do everything the news tells you to do, and do what …
Time to Grow: Building a Common Sense Coalition in California
Time to Grow: Building a Common Sense Coalition in California Guest Commentary by Corey Uhden “You owe it to your philosophy to study how to win.” – Morton Blackwell Before working full-time in politics and public service, I worked in the winery business. If you know anything about making wine, you might know grape vines don’t naturally produce fruit on …
We’re Recruiting Andrew Hayes for State Assembly!
To: SD Rostra Readers From: County Supervisor Joel Anderson Dear Friends, As those engaged in the process, you know better than anyone the importance of having State Legislators who understand the uniqueness of our districts and most importantly will fight for us in Sacramento. That’s why Senator Brian Jones and I are recruiting Andrew Hayes, Lakeside School Board Member, to …
The Conservative Opportunity 2023
The Conservative Opportunity 2023 A Vision for America by Corey Uhden “It’s morning in America.” Everyone over a certain age immediately recognizes those words. They might be taken back to where they were when they first heard them from a television set, the images flashing through their head of a boat on the Hudson, the couple getting married, the front …
Taxing You into Public Transportation
Taxing You into Public Transportation Government agendas should not be used to change behavior by taxing us into fixed-rail trains and buses by San Diego County Supervisor Jim Desmond San Diego County’s Regional Transportation agency’s (SANDAG) latest transportation plan is designed to make driving so expensive that you succumb to public transportation. In addition to current the gas tax and …
Fighting for the things we love; fighting for California
Guest Commentary by Kyle Hermann On a chilly November afternoon, a few days before the 2022 election, I stood on the side of Kearny Villa Road with a few others staring off at the horizon for almost an hour awaiting the arrival of the famous 747 that sports UNITED STATES OF AMERICA across the side. Ever since I was a …
California imposing even more Covid liability on small businesses
Guest Commentary by Georgina Marquez I originally opened Chandelier Lounge Cuisine with a dream to bring my eclectic dishes and restaurant vision to East County. Never in my wildest dreams would I imagine that the state I opened my restaurant in would become such a hostile environment for small businesses to thrive. As if small businesses haven’t already suffered enough …
With a “Commitment to Equity” SANDAG Should Expect and Welcome a New Advisory Board Member onto the Board of Directors
Guest Commentary by Robin Joy Maxson From SANDAG’s website: “SANDAG is governed by a Board of Directors composed of mayors, councilmembers, and county supervisors from each of the region’s 19 local governments. Supplementing these voting members are advisory representatives from Imperial County, the U.S. Department of Defense, Caltrans, San Diego Unified Port District, Metropolitan Transit System, North County Transit District, …
How about the judge races?
Recommendation for Upcoming Judical Election By Judge Joe Brannigan At this time of year, many complain about the lack of information pertaining to candidates for judge. This is not surprising, since information is hard to come by. Because of the difficulty in running in countywide Superior Court elections, even the best candidates must often rely on word of mouth, a network …
As Sheriff, I Will Safeguard Your Constitutional Right to Keep and Bear Arms (CCWs)
Guest Commentary by John Hemmerling The upcoming election for Sheriff is of vital importance to San Diego County. Crime is up on our streets and morale is down in our Sheriff’s Department. There is an old saying that “a new broom sweeps clean.” I will bring real change and strong leadership as your new Sheriff! I am committed to focusing …
Use the surplus! — Desmond letter to Newsom on rising energy costs
From San Diego County Supervisor Jim Desmond… Earlier this week, I sent a letter to Governor Newsom and the California Public Utilities Commission to immediately implement measures to alleviate rising energy costs. The State of California is expected to have at least a $45.7 billion budget surplus in 2022. These are taxpayer dollars that should be used to lower the …
SANDAG’s Taking of Freeway Lanes and Backpedaling on the VMT Tax
Guest Commentary by Steve Goble, El Cajon City Councilmember So the majority of SANDAG’s board is backpedaling on the Road Usage Charge (aka Vehicle Miles Traveled or “VMT” tax), asking staff to look for replacement sources. How much money are we talking about? In the 2021 Regional Plan, VMT tax revenue is projected to total $24.4 Billion, or 9% of …
Richard Bailey responds to CIF’s denial of Coronado High appeal in tortilla incident
This was posted on the Richard Bailey for Congress Facebook page. It is published here with Mayor Bailey’s approval. The California Interscholastic Federation just announced the appeal to reinstate the Coronado High School Boys Basketball Championship was denied. Despite the fact that no one on the Varsity Boys Basketball team brought or threw tortillas, in addition to losing the championship …
SDPD Officer: Mayor Gloria is willing to fire nearly 1,000 city employees for refusing vaccine
The following was written by a police officer with 10 years of service to the City and the citizens of San Diego. SD Rostra is honoring the officer’s request for anonymity. Mayor Todd Gloria and the San Diego City Council have enacted a dangerous vaccine mandate that puts the citizens of San Diego in jeopardy. The mandate will terminate about …
Address Your Nonprofit Funding Concerns To Your Local Municipality
Guest Commentary by Dan Bickford City Councils and Supervisorial Districts are meeting to discuss how to spend the millions of dollars coming available through the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA). These funds are being made available through the federal government for direct relief to the American people, rescuing the American economy and beating the virus. Municipal recipients of the funds …
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