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Fletcher officially out
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 …
County Supervisors recognize ‘Not Me San Diego’
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 …
ESPN Breaking: Five Florida Atlantic players diagnosed with RSV; NCAA determining status of Aztecs game
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!
Fletcher resigns
From County Supervisor Nathan Fletcher, 10:30 pm Wednesday… “The strain on my wife and family over this past week has been immense and unbearable. A combination of my personal mistakes plus false accusations has created a burden that my family shouldn’t have to bear. I will be resigning from the Board of Supervisors, effective at the end of my medical …
Nathan Fletcher on workplace harassment
From 2018…
Shane Harris calls for Fletcher to resign
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Fletcher accuser Grecia Figueroa: If you are a man, don’t just post about women’s rights, respect them in your personal life
Grecia Figueroa, whose complaint (click here) against Supervisor Nathan Fletcher was filed yesterday, posted the following a few weeks ago for International Women’s Day… “I come as one, but I stand as 10,000.” –Maya Angelou. This is a phrase I like to repeat to myself whenever I’m about to face a challenging situation and when strength is my only source …
Fletcher tweets he’s seeking treatment for traumatic stress and alcohol abuse; will not seek Senate seat
There are times when humanness requires simply setting politics aside. This is one of those times. We wish Supervisor Nathan Fletcher the best for a full recovery. A press release from his office also noted he would be on medical leave from the County of San Diego. Fletcher’s Twitter feed.
La Prensa: SDSU Backtracks on Position for Campa-Najjar After Questions Raised
San Diego State University suddenly removed references to a new position created for a well-connected perennial political candidate after media requests for information, and the school now has posted an application process to fill the position that seems custom tailored with one person in mind. Read it in La Prensa
Goldberg: Trump vs. Nixon. It’s not even close.
Nixon in exile had the respect of friends and even foes. But Trump has no friends, only a pathetic record of lies. Read it here. Source: Jonah Goldberg column in the LA Times
Republican Voters Being Undercounted Again: Trafalgar
By Tyler Durden in ZeroHedge… A top independent pollster says Republican voters will be undercounted in the lead-up to the 2022 midterm elections next month – which will likely skew polls in favor of Democrats. “These submerged voters aren’t answering polls, they aren’t putting stickers on their cars, or signs in their yard—they’re not even posting on social media,” said Robert Cahaly, …
Jordan Marks’ ad is out
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Sen. Jim Nielsen Outlines Corrupt Budget Process in Opinion Piece in the Orange County Register
Dean of the Senate, Jim Nielsen, Outlines Corrupt Budget Process in Opinion Piece in the Orange County Register “This is my final season in California’s Legislature. My final budget. It’s bittersweet. In my decades representing the people in the state Assembly and Senate, I’ve seen a gradual erosion in the traditions and processes of each house. In respect for the …
Around the Region: Rodriguez out in Oceanside, Michell blows the whistle, a lefty in Poway, and more
Chris Rodriguez bows out of Oceanside politics Surprisingly to many in local politics, once shooting star Christopher Rodriguez appears to be burning out quickly. Others knew it was bound to happen, citing his obvious hubris and many legal issues. The Reader has the story. ___ “I’m a Whistleblower”; Former SD City COO Kris Michell Confirms She Leaked Ash Street concerns …
ReOpen San Diego announces notice of lawsuit against City of San Diego
ReOpen San Diego announced late Wednesday it is suing the City of San Diego over its Covid-19 vaccine mandates. In an email, the group referenced the ordinance passed by the City Council last month that requires vaccinations for public participation including holding elected office and attending city meetings. Calling the law authoritarian and tyrannical, ReOpen San Diego further stated, “Not …
Voice: Lemmon’s compensation called into question
Andrew Keatts of Voice of San Diego has the story, with the headline… Longtime Labor Leader Leaves After Discovery of ‘Unintended Compensation’ “(Tom Lemmon) has since not responded to numerous messages and voice mails.” Read it all here.
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