Reader thoughts? Please comment. News Release MAYOR BOB FILNER FIGHTS FOR EVERY SAN DIEGO PADRES FAN TO HAVE ACCESS TO SEE GAMES (San Diego) — Mayor Bob Filner is standing by his campaign promise to make sure that all San Diego Padres fans will be able to see the games on cable this baseball season. Last season Padres fans with …
Sequestration: “A harsh reality for families and businesses”
Mark Cafferty, CEO of San Diego Regional Economic Development Corporation, sent a letter this morning to EDC board members about the local impacts of sequestration and what’s next… Board members, investors and partners: As you are aware, the law of sequestration will likely take effect today. The result – essentially a 10 percent across-the-board cut of all federal programs, projects …
Libertarian Links: Friday, March 1, 2013 #Winning, Strange Bedfellows, Immigration, and Sequestration
I’ll open up with what I thought was the best thing I read all week. Zach Foster described how modern libertarians suffer from Back to the Future fantasies so much that they forget that they’re winning the argument: At the present time we’re faced with the great tasks of taking over the Republican Party, seizing the reigns of the State, …
Pension Reform Panel
SDCTA Breakfast Panel: The Future of Pension Reform: What’s Next? Date: Thursday, March 14, 2013 Time: 7:00 AM – 9:00 AM Organizer: San Diego County Taxpayers Association Sponsor: REFORM San Diego Panelists Include: Carl DeMaio – Founder and Chairman of Reform San Diego Hon. Jan Goldsmith – San Diego City Attorney Tim Davis – Partner at Burke, Williams & Sorensen, …
Red LIght Cameras Gone in El Cajon
I wanted to follow up on my previous article about the controversy over the red light cameras. It was my contention that these cameras were hated by the public and that they constituted a real threat to civil liberties. I argued that the cost of these infractions were overly punitive (approximately $500 per infraction), and that they represented a line …
AD 80 Watch #3: The survey feud continues
The food fight is getting interesting. From 80th Assembly District candidate Steve Castaneda… Elections Require a Campaign Not a Coronation Castaneda Poll Shows Reality Not Wishful Thinking In response to the loaded poll released by Lorena Gonzalez’s State Assembly campaign, the Castaneda campaign released the following statement: “Polls are a snapshot in time. It is clear that if the election …
Assemblyman Jones Reacts to the “Historic Disaster” of Realignment
SACRAMENTO – Assemblyman Brian Jones, R-Santee, today responds to Governor Brown’s most recent comments on California’s realignment plan, which he calls a “historic accomplishment.” Realignment shifted low-level offenders from state prison to county jails and is actually proving to be what Jones describes as a “historic disaster.” In San Diego County alone, 11 men who were released on county probation …
AD 80 Watch #2: Gonzalez camp says not so fast
Thanks to avid Rostra reader Evan McLaughlin for noting, in response to today’s earlier post, a different poll rebutting Steve Castaneda’s claim of a five-point marginal lead over Lorena Gonzalez in the 80th Assembly District. In fact, the other stats indicate the Castaneda-touted poll is a mere 37 points off. McLaughlin provided the link to a San Diego Politico post, …
AD 80 Watch: Castaneda slight lead over Gonzalez; race “far from settled”
Polling from Competitive Edge, released by Steve Casteneda… http://castanedaforassembly.com/documents/CA-AD-80-Memo.pdf
Harkey firm files bankruptcy, delays trial
For those taking note that both Senator Mark Wyland and Assemblywoman Diane Harkey announced as candidates for State Board of Equalization recently, could this be the great equalizer for Wyland?… http://www.ocregister.com/news/point-496610-center-million.html
Today – Second Amendment Rally
“Shall Not Be Infringed” Rally – February 23, 2013 What: Pro-Second Amendment rally, “Shall Not Be Infringed” When: Saturday February 23, 2012 from 1 pm to 4 pm Where: Old Poway Park, 14122 Midland Rd, Poway The focus of the rally is to serve as a call to action to citizens who value their individual liberties. It will …
Poll Released Today: Bob Filner’s Dysfunction
Survey USA released a poll today on the local opinion of Bob Filner… They show he’s underwater on approval, and by 56-37% San Diegans call his behavior “inappropriate.” By 55-30% margin, people say Filner’s behavior could “impact city business a lot.” See full survey here. Also, in case you missed it, the UT Editorial Board released a piece discussing the …
From Voice of SD… Sheriff’s Department: No Shoes, No Fancy Degree, No Service
Sam Adams was the blogger of his day. The King of England didn’t understand him either. Read it and (fill in the blank)… http://www.voiceofsandiego.org/government/article_811f11a8-7d12-11e2-b71e-001a4bcf887a.html Here too is the Matt Hall’s Storify compilation of the reaction… http://www.utsandiego.com/news/2013/feb/22/jan-caldwell-fuzzy-slippers-media-credentials/
Mayor Bob Clearly Isn’t an Attorney (But he did stay at the Holiday Inn last night)
Lawyers sometimes encounter strange, and occasionally belligerent clients; it just comes with the territory. But Mayor Bob Filner clearly takes the cake, as we witnessed in his unhinged confrontation with City Attorney Jan Goldsmith. Long story short: Filner revealed his demands in his hotel-tax squabble to the media; Goldsmith learned about these demands from the media, rather than Filner; so …
Recall time for Filner? No. Not yet.
Recall time, anyone? Well, no. Not yet. Legally and politically, it’s premature to start the effort to remove the screwball we’ve elected mayor of San Diego. That being said, 2014 seems a reasonable year to look forward to. IF Filner continues to alienate folks with his bizarre behavior and awesome arrogance without bounds, HE will be the one making the …
Will Filner Finish His Term?
Bob Filner appears a little unhinged, and frankly unprofessional in a video from local news station NBC 7. He hijacks a news conference by City Attorney Jan Goldsmith to make accusations of unprofessional conduct. His view of the role of the City Attorney appears entirely unbalanced. The City Attorney can’t be fired by the mayor, because he is elected directly …
More of those dismal California rankings
More dismal CA economic rankings – 48th worst credit card debt, 49th in home ownership, worst poverty rate in U.S. http://riderrants.blogspot.com/2013/02/more-dismal-california-economic-rankings.html RIDER COMMENT: Recently Jonathan Horn, the (apparently delusional) director of Jerry Brown’s Office of Business and Economic Development, had the gall to assert the following: “We’ve proven that you can have a successful economy and still preserve the environment and …
California now has 2nd highest capital gains tax in the WORLD
In 2013, the confluence of four major factors gives California investors the second highest capital gains tax in the WORLD. But, of course, that doesn’t matter. Only the weather matters. Only the weather matters. Only the weather matters. You are getting sleepy. So VERY sleepy . . . . http://riderrants.blogspot.com/2013/02/california-now-has-2nd-highest-capital.html
Are You Kidding Me? High Speed Rail Hiring the Most in Need
SACRAMENTO – Assemblyman Brian Jones, R-Santee, today releases commentary on yet another chapter in the saga of high speed rail hiring the “most in need.” According to the Fresno Bee, the High Speed Rail Authority voted to adopt a community benefits policy that sets hiring goals, including the hiring of the homeless and the long-term unemployed. While California’s unemployment rate …
A Few Important Matters Missing in the Immigration Debate
Guest Commentary by Randy Berholtz There are a few important matters that both sides of the political aisle have not discussed involving the illegal alien amnesty issue: Visa Lottery for Law-Abiding Aliens: Like the 1986 amnesty, there needs to be a make-up lottery for citizens of those European and other countries that abided by our immigration laws. The Immigration Act …
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