San Diego Rostra brings back the spirit of public thought and debate that existed in Ancient Rome. The Rostra originates from the word Rostrum, a forum in ancient Rome where citizens would come to voice their thoughts, concerns, and critiques about society.
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 …
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Maureen “Mo” Muir is running for re-election to the San Dieguito Union High School District Board of Trustees. She has served on school boards for close to 12 years now. Four years ago, she ran for the California Assembly. She didn’t raise money, didn’t secure the Republican Party of San Diego County (RPSDC) endorsement, and at the 11th hour either …
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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 …
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In early 2021 I reported the details of an Antifa riot in Pacific Beach on January 9, 2021. Masked militants attacked at least 16 innocent victims. You’d think such an incident would receive universal condemnation from the media, politicians of both parties and even liberal political activists. But the media gave a watered-down characterization of Antifa’s violence and fabricated a …
Recommendation for Upcoming Judical Election By Judge Joe Brannigan At this time of year, many complain about the lack of information pertaining to candidates for judge. This is not surprising, since information is hard to come by. Because of the difficulty in running in countywide Superior Court elections, even the best candidates must often rely on word of mouth, a network …
I recently posted an article discussing the reasons SDCGO rejected John Hemmerling as a candidate for San Diego County Sheriff. You can read the many policy issues we have with Hemmerling HERE. Our vetting process led SDCGO to proudly endorse Undersheriff Kelly Martinez for San Diego County Sheriff. Here’s why. I met Kelly Martinez after she was promoted to Undersheriff, …
On April 26, due to time-consuming debates in previous sessions and untimely equipment failures, the Assembly Health Committee, which I serve as Vice Chair, agendized 56 bills lasting well into the evening. Several important pieces of legislation made it through the committee. Among these were two bills that I introduced, Assembly Bills 2818 and 2768. AB 2818 will ultimately …
Guest Commentary by John Hemmerling The upcoming election for Sheriff is of vital importance to San Diego County. Crime is up on our streets and morale is down in our Sheriff’s Department. There is an old saying that “a new broom sweeps clean.” I will bring real change and strong leadership as your new Sheriff! I am committed to focusing …
So, what’s wrong with John Hemmerling for Sheriff, San Diego? The Sheriff’s race is important to San Diego County Gun Owners because of its local impact on the right to bear arms, since the Sheriff is responsible for the County’s policy on concealed carry weapons permits (CCWs). San Diego County Gun Owners was enormously effective at getting the former Sheriff …
Last November the Centers for Disease Control reported over 100,000 overdose deaths in the United States, a new record. This represents a 30% increase over the previous year, a number driven by fentanyl and related substances. 100 times more potent than morphine and 50 times more potent than heroin, fentanyl is a deadly scourge. Fentanyl is often found in counterfeit …
Miracle of miracles! The politicians in Sacramento finally produced a bill that was so grotesque that even they could not pass it. We’re referring to SB906, the proposed legislation that would have required parents to disclose information concerning their gun ownership to their children’s school. The bill died in committee last week. I wrote about SB906 here. SB906 was proposed …
The 2022 primary is fairly routine in San Diego with one giant exception. It is generally accepted that the Republicans are the party of the Second Amendment, and the Democrats aren’t. The Democrats have earned their reputation, considering the origin of most of the horribly restrictive gun laws in California. The Republican Party, however, hasn’t done nearly as much to earn their …
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