Mrs. Daddy and I visited Carl DeMaio’s campaign headquarters today, meeting up with family there. I got a minute to chat with DeMaio about the campaign. I told him that I appreciated his work on Proposition D and Proposition B. He related that the effort to reform county pensions in Ventura County had run into problems because of unions trying …
Shirley Horton files to run for State Board of Equalization
In a surprise to many, especially those hoping she would once again seek office in the City of Chula Vista, former Assemblywoman Shirley Horton late yesterday afternoon visited the Registrar of Voters to set in motion a bid for State Board of Equalization. For several months the BOE race to succeed a term-limited Michelle Steel was principally shaping up to …
Rep. Hunter staffer Harrison announces for Assembly in 2016
Today may be the qualification deadline for the June primary this year, but Mike Harrison is getting the jump on a deadline still two years away. The longtime staffer to both Congressmen Duncan Hunters (father and son) tells me he is running in 2016 to succeed Brian Jones in the State Assembly. I requested Harrison provide a comment, but he …
San Diego City Council Rescinds Jobs Tax
JOBS Coalition plans to work with the City Council and Mayor to develop a sustainable and effective affordable housing financing plan March 4, 2014) — The San Diego City Council voted unanimously today to rescind the jobs tax. “The City Council heard the voices of small businesses and job creators in San Diego and voted to rescind the jobs tax,” said Jerry Sanders, …
Assemblyman Jones Warns Public to Keep Track of Nanny Overtime Hours
SACRAMENTO, CA – Assemblyman Jones (R-Santee) today warns the public about a law that went into effect January 1st that requires homecare workers and nannies to be paid overtime. Jones said, “Homecare workers and nannies are deeply passionate and caring people that work one on one with your children – your parents. Now California Democrats have opened these families …
Can We Kill This Choo-Choo Project?
Under the heading of “What You Should Be Reading,” Cal Watchdog.com certainly comes to mind. They have great coverage of key California state issues from what appears to be a conservative perspective, but that might be the result of all the bad governance by the lefties that run this state. Chris Reed is a frequent contributor and covers California politics …
An Open Letter to Alpine Teachers
With a strike by teachers recently ended in the Alpine Union School District, a member of the community provides a call for action… by Steve Hunyar Dear Alpine Teachers, I am glad you are back to work — to the business of educating once again. This is a clarion call for positive action. After 10 years of seeing the writing …
Sick of San Diego potholes?
We just launched a new website where San Diegans can submit potholes for repair — and learn who neglected our roads. Learn more: www.PotholePeters.com
Stuff Statists Say (Local Edition)
If you’ve ever been on REDDIT, you might follow ” S*** Statists Say” . What you might not realize is that while Stalin claimed power through revolution, most American statists rise up through the politcal ranks. Dianne Feinstein started as a political appointee on the parole board, Harry Reid was a City Attorney, and President Obama started out as a …
Rostra Contest Winners!!!
Notice the headline. I really miss Bob Filner press releases. Despite this version of the contest rolling out only the day before election Tuesday, over 40 readers submitted entries. Several folks did really well on this one, ultimately forcing a tie-breaker. A reminder of the questions, along with the correct answers and some analysis: 1. When the first results are …
“House of Carl” on Instagram
If you haven’t seen our campaign’s new ad entitled “House of Carl,” it’s a play on the critically-acclaimed Netflix series House of Cards — except here, I’m the ‘anti-Frank Underwood’, changing business-as-usual on Capitol Hill with my Fix Congress First initiative. It’s also the first photo we’ve shared on Instagram, the photo-sharing social network. We’ve also got some great national …
Wyland drops bid for Board of Equalization
by Senator Mark Wyland This past weekend my family held a celebration of life for my mother,who passed away late last year. I thought about her advice to me, shortly before she passed away: “Life is short; you have some goals in education that are very important to you — you better get at it.” I had been in business …
#ThrowbackThursday @AsmBrianJones
Proposition 13, which was passed by the voters on June 6, 1978, has kept the government from taxing homeowners right of out of their homes and has created long-term stability. 36 years later, it continues …to protect us from being at the mercy of a government that has a spending problem. Prop 13 means that there will be no wild …
Scott Peters Votes To Keep IRS Targeting
Today’s Vote Would Enable IRS To Keep Targeting Conservative Groups WASHINGTON – In the latest vote during the House’s “Stop Government Abuse Week,” members just voted to prohibit the Obama Administration from changing the rules used to grant tax-exempt status to organizations to fit their political agenda. Scott Peters today inexplicably voted to prevent this and keep IRS targeting in …
Anderson, fellow senators to force vote on ouster of convicted colleague
2/27/14 UPDATE in comments: Supermajority Buries Resolution to Expel Wright Vote On Ousting Wright Planned For Thursday Senators Knight, Anderson and Vidak say it’s Time for Leadership, Not Delay Sacramento – Senators Steve Knight (R-Antelope Valley), Joel Anderson (R-San Diego) and Andy Vidak (R-Hanford) have introduced Senate Resolution 29 asking for the expulsion of Senator Rod Wright (D-Inglewood), who was …
Slate: After-Birth Abortion: The pro-choice case for infanticide
Yes, I know SD Rostra is supposed to focus on local politics. When I get sick to my stomach, it’s very local. The pro-choice case for infanticide
Zane leaving Lincoln Club; Clumpner takes reins
From T.J. Zane… Dear Lincoln Club Members and Supporters, Today, I am announcing that after more than seven years with the Lincoln Club of San Diego County, I will be leaving the Club effective July 1 to pursue new business opportunities and to lead two nonprofits I recently helped establish: the San Diego County Prosperity Institute and the San Diego …
Whack the camel’s nose
Guest Commentary by Steve Vaus – Councilman, City of Poway I remember a proverb from grade school: One cold night, as a Bedouin sat in his tent, a camel gently thrust his nose under the flap and looked in. “Master,” he said, “let me put my nose in your tent. It’s cold out here.” “By all means,” said the Bedouin, …
UT: Gore won’t appeal CCW ruling
As noted yesterday on SD Rostra, Sheriff Bill Gore has conceded on concealed carry gun permits. From UT San Diego… SAN DIEGO — Law-abiding Californians have come another step closer to being able to carry guns in public. Sheriff Bill Gore said Friday that he will not fight an opinion by a federal appeals court that ruled against the county’s restrictive policy on carrying concealed weapons. …
Many “permanent” minimum wage workers actually make $12-$30 an hour
What’s missed in the “minimum wage” brouhaha is that a large segment of those who stay at the minimum wage level actually make $12-$30+ an hour. That’s because — in states such as CA — a full minimum wage must be paid to ALL employees — including “tip” employees. Waiters, busboys, valets, hotel room cleaners, casino employees, etc. make much …
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