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“We hit some new lows over the weekend with the MAGA gang trying to characterize this kid who killed Charlie Kirk as anything other than one of them and doing everything they can to score political points from it.” Saying that during his Monday night monologue, Jimmy Kimmel generated quite a reaction, as well as a suspension. Yet it looks …
Superior Court Judge Matthew C. Braner noted yesterday he’s likely to terminate the sexual harassment lawsuit former Metropolitan Transit System (MTS) employee Grecia Figueroa filed against then-County Supervisor Nathan Fletcher, indicating the plaintiff destroyed evidence in the case. Judge Braner wrote that Figueroa “engaged in a pattern of preserving only the evidence she believed was helpful to her case, while …
La Prensa San Diego reveals internal County email that sheds light on backroom deal that led to County firing its top lawyer this week. Dem Sups fired lawyer as they try to settle lawsuit that implicates new Chair Terra Lawson-Remer. Read it all in La Prensa.
Last week, the Lincoln Club of San Diego recommitted its prior endorsement and support for Andrew Hayes in the 75th Assembly District general election against Carl DeMaio. The Lincoln Club knows a runoff between two Republicans in this district is a horse race. Meanwhile, the word in political circles is the Republican Party of San Diego County is considering re-opening …
Here’s the latest recap from Mason Herron… See all of Herron’s election data here at the Ballot Book. Nick Allman also provides a video with details and an explanation of the solid trend benefitting Andrew Hayes. To understand the situation with Hayes now likely facing Carl DeMaio in November, see my prior post.
In the ballot counting race to determine whether Kevin Juza or Andrew Hayes will face Carl DeMaio in November’s general election for the 75th Assembly District seat, Hayes continues to pull closer, now 789 votes behind Juza. Nick Allman provides detailed analysis in a YouTube video as to why he believes Hayes will close the gap on Juza. Mason Herron …
An email newsletter to constituents and community leaders in the County of San Diego’s vacant Fourth District Supervisorial area last Thursday makes no mention of the most important single news item — by far — to District residents. The need for an electronic communication going out, even without the ability to mention the name of a Supervisor, may be partly …
A comparison of how two area cities are handling public access to information about vacancies on their city councils. Carlsbad The news of Cori Schumacher’s resignation from the Carlsbad City Council last Friday rippled quickly throughout San Diego area political circles. Given the suddenness of the announcement, a big well done to the City of Carlsbad for having the news …
The below is straight from the Federal Election Commission, showing campaign finance activity thru 12/31/19 in the 50th Congressional District. Keep in mind, Darrell Issa’s numbers have not yet been processed by the FEC, but according to Carl DeMaio’s press release posted earlier today on SD Rostra, Issa has raised about $818,000. UPDATE 11 p.m. — Issa’s subsequently posted press …
Addressing its significant budget challenges in December, the Sweetwater Union High School District put in a letter, “We have dedicated considerable time and effort to finding solutions by working with as many of our stakeholders as possible including our labor partners, staff, parents and students.” We find the order of the listed stakeholders a bit odd. Students and parents last, …
Dianne Jacob’s SDUT comments yesterday in reference to Congressman Duncan Hunter also included her tweeting remarks about State Senator Joel Anderson and El Cajon Councilman Ben Kalasho. She tweeted that all three “have embarrassed themselves and failed those they were elected to serve.” Ben Kalasho presented his reaction in the form of the following Facebook post and photo. It appears that East County is …
This morning, The San Diego Union-Tribune published a Michael Smolens column, “John Cox’s peculiar relationship with Bob Filner,” which describes Gubernatorial candidate Cox as “…one of the rare people in public life who acknowledges being in contact with disgraced ex-San Diego Mayor Bob Filner.” The piece goes on to note how unusual a Cox-Filner relationship is, given Cox’s $10,000 contribution …
Voice of San Diego posed the obvious question when KOGO radio show host Carl DeMaio pulled papers to run for the 50th Congressional District: State Senator Joel Anderson weighs in to us: “It would be inappropriate for KOGO to continue Carl’s radio show without offering equal time to the other candidates.” DeMaio responded: “I am not a candidate at this time …
Carl DeMaio is a man with a significant dilemma. In recent years, DeMaio has gone from City Council GOP standard-bearer, to 2012 mayoral contender, to runner-up in that race, to a 2013 powers-that-be second choice to replace a melting down Bob Filner, to 2014 runner-up for Congress at the hands of false accusations, to conservative talk radio darling, to once-again …
With all the buzz today about the Darrell Issa retirement — has anyone asked the obvious question? Read the statement. Issa does not say why he’s decided to retire. He does refer to his service in “California’s 49th District … coming to an end.” He does say he will continue to find ways to keep up the battle. Question: Should …
Update: Friday, December 22, 2017… Today the judge affirmed yesterday’s tentative ruling reported below. The ruling is now official. San Diego Superior Judge Timothy Taylor yesterday tentatively ruled against Councilman Ben Kalasho, rejecting the lawsuit the El Cajon official filed in response to a beauty pageant winner and others suing him for harassment and defamation. The ruling is linked here. …
Well, actually, the Lemon Grove Planning Commission was scrapped in 2015. But…now, it’s back! Photo graphic from The East County Enquirer On a new Facebook site, The East County Enquirer, the three Democrats on the City Council are being excoriated for resurrecting the planning body, just a couple of years after the prior council majority axed the commission to reduce …
“California Assembly Republican Leader Chad Mayes (R-Yucca Valley) engaged in an extramarital affair with Kristin Olsen, the former leader of the Republican Assembly caucus, and current member of the Stanislaus County Board of Supervisors,” writes GOP activist Joseph Turner in an exclusive on his website, American Children First. At the heart of the blockbuster story is a copy of a …
Mayor Bob Filner’s “vision would transform San Diego into a more inclusive city that would provide greater opportunity for every neighborhood.” From Amazon.com… “Bob Filner spent considerable time in Congress trying to work a progressive agenda into national legislation. He helped organize the Progressive Caucus in the House during his first term, to gather like-minded progressives into a cohesive force. …
This isn’t click bait, it’s a serious question. In the same vein… Can we assume an endorsement from the group below means meeting a litmus test of supporting mobile home rent control? Is it possible to be a credible candidate in Santee without supporting rent control? What about a credible Republican candidate? Are any candidates opposed to rent control of …
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