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Supervisor Terra Lawson-Remer’s State of the County Address was last night. Kelly Davis does an excellent job recapping it in the SDUT: In defiant speech, Lawson-Remer calls for bigger county spending, unity against federal cuts The SDUT reporting notwithstanding, we feel obliged to add some fun nuances to bits of the news, as well as to a few key Lawson-Remer comments. …
County Supervisor Jim Desmond is taking a stand against the San Marcos Unified School District adopting a policy that would allow boys in girls’ restrooms and locker rooms.
San Diego County Supervisor Jim Desmond this morning announced his candidacy for Congress in the 49th District, currently held by Mike Levin. In addition to the video and release below, Desmond told SD Rostra, “Just this week, Levin voted against protecting women’s sports — a move that defies common sense. Women and girls deserve a fair and level playing field, …
The San Diego County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday voted quickly and unanimously to hold a special election for the District 1 seat recently left vacant by Nora Vargas. From the County News Center… Board of Supervisors Formally Call District One Special Election By Tracy DeFore, County of San Diego Communications Office Jan. 14, 2025 | 1:12 PM The Board …
In City Journal, Steven Malanga writes… “The devastating wildfires in Los Angeles have spotlighted questionable state and local government policies in California that may have contributed to the blazes and left areas like Hollywood vulnerable due to insufficient firefighting resources. Mayor Karen Bass’s budget cuts to the city’s fire department, enacted just months ago amid warnings about the city’s deteriorating …
I am thrilled to officially announce my candidacy for State Senate District 40! 2024 has been an incredible year full of successes and I am so grateful to everyone who supported me during my reelection to the San Marcos City Council. Now looking to the future, I am proud to be a candidate for State Senate in 2026. San Marcos …
Barry Jantz wrote the following about two weeks ago, in What the Nora Vargas announcement has wrought… “The Supes have 30 days from the first meeting of the year to elect officers, including a chair, vice-chair, and chair pro tem. It’s typically done at the first regular meeting following the swearing in of returning or new Supervisors, known as the …
I hope you had a wonderful start to the New Year and were able to spend quality time with your loved ones. As we begin 2025, our County faces a significant decision. Currently, the Board of Supervisors is operating with four members instead of five, following Supervisor Nora Vargas’s resignation. This vacancy presents us with two options: appoint a replacement …
It’s hard for us to believe that many in the local media actually think this rift is real within the San Diego County Republican Party. Seriously. Two years ago the local GOP-powers-that-be realized the only way they could look like they’re gaining any ground in the region is to first appear even worse off than reality. “Absolutely everything will be …
Can someone explain to the American people how President Biden and the Harris campaign are using a huge government email distribution list and tax supported federal resources — meaning the entire Medicare subscription list — to send out campaign solicitations? With Open Enrollment for Medicare around the corner, I want to make sure you’re aware of historic changes to Medicare …
Richard Bailey sent the following communication to Republican Party of San Diego County Central Committee members this morning (Thursday, April 4). It is shared with his permission. From: Richard Bailey Subject: Special Exec Republican Meeting Tonight 6pm Dear Republican Central Committee Members, Republicans pride themselves on adherence to and the equal application of laws for our society and rules for …
Many local political watchers went to sleep last night, perhaps thinking Republican Carl DeMaio and Democrat Kevin Juza were leading in the 75th Assembly District race enough to face off in the November General Election as the top two vote getters. Not so fast. Look at the following two vote counts for the top three contenders, the first from Tuesday …
Update: Wed morning, August 16, 2023… Amy Reichert has pulled slightly away from Janessa Goldbeck in two late Tuesday tally updates, increasing her numbers from the 28.67 percent shown below, first to 28.87, then to 29.00. Goldbeck dropped overall to 25.32. Those are small amounts, but do indicate a trend in Reichert’s favor to hold the second spot, meaning she …
In court filing, Fletcher demands written messages from accuser and $10K in legal fees New motions filed by Nathan Fletcher show that he is calling on Grecia Figueroa to provide all written communications between him and the former MTS employee, plus legal fees Read it all at NBC7 San Diego and see the news clip.
An excellent editorial in the Orange County Register. An excerpt… “In our euphoric celebrations, we may forget that the Fourth isn’t about guaranteeing our happiness. The government’s purpose, rather, is to ensure that we have the opportunity and ability to pursue whatever form of happiness we choose, as long as we do not violate another citizen’s rights. “Nor is the …
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From Nathan Fletcher today, May 15, 2023… Dear Constituents, Supporters, and Friends: Today, I resigned my position as a Supervisor for the 4th District of San Diego County. I own, unequivocally, the responsibility for making the mistake of engaging in consensual interactions with someone outside of my marriage. And while I strenuously deny the allegations you have no doubt heard …
On the same day the County Board discusses how to move forward after Nathan Fletcher’s sexual assault accusations, San Diego County Gun Owners’ NotMeSD women’s program to stop sexual assault and domestic violence is honored with NotMe Day! San Diego County Supervisor Joel Anderson presented the proclamation on May 2, 2023 at the County Offices. Watch the video. Congratulations to …
Just in from ESPN… NCAA officials and team officials from Florida Atlantic basketball announced a few minutes ago that team doctors have diagnosed five players this morning with the contagious Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV), while the NCAA determines if today’s Final Four game against the SDSU Aztecs will be rescheduled or forfeited. Read the ESPN story here!
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