From our own Gayle Falkenthal… SDCTA Announces Golden Watchdog & Golden Fleece Award Recipients (San Diego) – Smart outsourcing and public financing initiatives took top honors while spending boondoggles and pension gimmicks were publicly shamed at the San Diego County Taxpayers Association (SDCTA)’s 16th annual Golden Watchdog and Golden Fleece Awards Dinner, held at the Town and Country Resort & …
SAN DIEGO REPUBLICANS TO CALL ON COMMISSIONER MARQUEZ TO RESIGN
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE THURSDAY, MAY 19th CONTACT: TONY KRVARIC (858) 699-3000 SAN DIEGO — In light of the recent revelations about commissioner Marquez’ residency – on top of his already documented partisan leanings – Chairman Tony Krvaric will call on Mr. Marquez to resign at the commission hearing this afternoon. “After learning about Mr. Marquez taking a job in Los …
From the Gonzo Invitation Department
Did Senator Joel Anderson get a state use permit for that camera? Anderson Invites Governor to a Budget Townhall in East San Diego County
Nuptials Trumped by Apparent Hawaiian Forgery
Ok, the headline has little to do with this post, other than fun. Only in current times could the news of a birth certificate halt the 24-7 coverage of an upcoming wedding. For some past fun then, an August 2009 post from the ONION, even more relevant today… Afterbirthers Demand To See Obama’s Placenta WASHINGTON–In the continuing controversy surrounding the …
Poway Roger goes thru Extreme U-T Makeover…and Survives
The Roger Covalt featured in last weekend’s Union-Trib money makeover article, “Can couple save for retirement and kids’ education?,” is none other than Rostra‘s own Poway Roger. You can read his Rostra entries here. Roger reports that his budding career as a blogger was included in the info provided to the newspaper, but that part of his bio didn’t make …
SDNR: The best thing Wong can do is resign
The real redistricting scandal by David King at San Diego News Room Republished with permission Link to the original content at SDNR Many have asked the simple question: “What is wrong with our government today?” Although the list is long, for years I have been of the mind that manipulation of our legislative districts is the prime culprit—the reason “safe” …
FlashReport: Controversy Swirls Around Partisan Staffer of San Diego Redistricting Commission, Assemblywoman’s Daughter
From today’s FlashReport by Jon Fleischman (linked here)… What is Assemblywoman Mariko Yamada (D-Davis) doing in Otay Mesa on a Wednesday night? Touring the border? Offering Northern California’s help on water issues? Nope, she was here to support her embattled daughter Midori Wong, the Executive Director to the San Diego Redistricting Commission. For the FlashReport readers around the state not …
Workers of Chula Vista Unite
From “Chula Vista Patriots”… A resolution is on the Chula Vista City Council agenda for today under councilmembers comments titled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AFFIRMING WORKERS RIGHTS. The resolution is here: http://209.242.175.50/weblink7/docview.aspx?id=95529 There will probably be a big showing of union support. News cameras will be there to get people’s reactions and …
Tax Day Tea Party Rallies
Today’s FlashReport covers yesterday’s various Tea Party rallies, including Oceanside… http://www.flashreport.org/index.php?doDate=20110416 North County Times… OCEANSIDE: Dueling rallies held Friday Union-Trib… Two political rallies raise their voices in Oceanside
Daily Caller Hires Bardella
An anonymous commenter notes here that former Darrell Issa aide and erstwhile Rostrafarian Kurt Bardella has been tapped by the Daily Caller. Huffington Post has the full story, including the following message from Neil Patel, co-founder of the Daily Caller with Tucker Carlson… Please join Tucker and me in welcoming Kurt Bardella who will join us tomorrow as Director of …
Senator Wyland Announces Campaign for Board of Equalization
From Mark Wyland, yesterday… Senator Wyland Announces Campaign for Board of Equalization (Sacramento, CA) – Today, State Senator Mark Wyland, announces his campaign for Board of Equalization, District 3. Senator Wyland has been a longtime advocate for oversight and accountability of government, tax reform, and budget reform. As a Board of Equalization member, he pledges to fight for taxpayers and …
Free NRA Family Fun Camp – April 16
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Bonnie, calm down there — just smoke a joint and relax
Wow, Bonnie Dumanis shuts down one of her Facebook pages, and someone inhaling a bit too much ganja believes the pot-heads single-handedly scared her out of the race for mayor… http://nugmag.com/2011/03/bonnie-dumanis-considering-dropping-out-of-mayoral-race/ They might have checked first to see if her actual campaign website is still up. Which it is… http://www.bonnieforsandiego.com/ Unfortunately, Dumanis decided she needed to react on Twitter to …
Breaking News: Mike Aguirre says he will Run for Mayor
Admit it. Former City Attorney Mike Aguirre hopping in the San Diego mayoral race would make the contest a Donnybrook, more fun than a barrel of proverbial monkeys. Or is it a proverbial barrel of monkeys? Does it matter? Admit it, you were saying wow, or at least you were intrigued. Move along, nothing to see here. Have a nice …
HJTA Invites Rostra Readers as “Friends of the Court” to Oppose the Hiding of Pension Payments
Help the Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association fight costly abuses of government pensions San Diego County Employees Retirement Association refuses to comply Pension costs are a rapidly increasing expense for both local and state governments. In San Diego, the Little Hoover Commission estimates government pension costs could reach 50% as soon as 2025. This means less resources for services that make …
Message from CA GOP County Chairs
Linked here… The passage of Proposition 14 resulted in the abolition of Republican party primaries to elect the official nominees of the Republican party for federal and state offices. In order to preserve the Republican party’s right and ability to nominate candidates, last year Chairman Nehring asked the state committee to adopt rules providing for a nominating system empowering county …
FlashReport: McCarthy Plan Would Implement Agenda of Schwarzenegger and Maldonado – And Moderate The Republican Party
From today’s FlashReport… by Jon Fleischman At this weekend’s California Republican Party Convention, there will be some lively debate over the issue of how the party reacts to the passage of Proposition 14, the so-called “open primary” measure promoted by Arnold Schwarzenegger and Abel Maldonado, the express purpose of which was to moderate the party. Let’s be very, very clear …
Rescinding the “Crash Tax” in Oceanside — Double Taxation, says Felien
Councilman Gary Felien, just elected last November in Oceanside, believes the city’s “Crash Tax” isn’t working and is moving to repeal it. “Other cities around the county and state are using Oceanside’s crash tax as a justification to pass their own version,” Felien told Rostra. “It’s time to let them know that this tax isn’t working and will never work.” …
Dumanis is In
From Bonnie Dumanis (original is linked here)… Greetings! I want you to be among the first to know that I’ve made an important decision about our future. For some time, I’ve been talking with San Diegans about how my experience can be of value as the city continues its struggle back to financial health. As your District Attorney, I see …
Faulconer: Thanks to City Council for Redevelopment Support
The following is an email San Diego City Council President Pro Tem Kevin Faulconer sent yesterday. It was titled “Important City Council Action Taken Today” and includes a link to a redevelopment op-ed by Faulconer that ran in Sunday’s San Diego Union-Tribune. Hello: I am writing to acknowledge the support my City Council colleagues gave today to several important redevelopment …
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