This morning, Scott Lewis of Voice of SD, KUSI, and we’re sure a few others, picked up on Coronado Mayor Richard Bailey’s newly-filed Federal Election Commission paperwork, showing he’s mounting a campaign against 52nd District Congressman Scott Peters. SD Rostra reached out to the Bailey campaign. “We have a track record in Coronado of keeping the public safe, paving our …
Address Your Nonprofit Funding Concerns To Your Local Municipality
Guest Commentary by Dan Bickford City Councils and Supervisorial Districts are meeting to discuss how to spend the millions of dollars coming available through the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA). These funds are being made available through the federal government for direct relief to the American people, rescuing the American economy and beating the virus. Municipal recipients of the funds …
CA GOP will not endorse a recall candidate
A Saturday morning California Republican Party meeting resulted in no candidate receiving an endorsement in the recall election to replace Governor Gavin Newsom. https://www.kron4.com/california-governor-recall/california-gop-leaders-will-not-endorse-candidate-for-recall-election/ “I’m glad to see this CRP endorsement fiasco finally come to a proper end,” said Carl DeMaio, chairman of Reform California. “But (Kevin) Faulconer’s insider scheming still did damage by dividing and distracting people for weeks …
“Show Us Your Papers” ~The San Diego Union-Tribune
“Show Us Your Papers” ~The San Diego Union-Tribune By Amy Reichert ReOpen San Diego A good friend of mine hates Donald Trump with a white-hot passionate hatred. She did not vote for Trump. After reading a recent San Diego Union-Tribune article by Michael Smolens entitled, “People who won’t get COVID-19 vaccine shouldn’t complain about restrictions” she said to me, “I …
Larry Elder Dominates in Reform California Recall Poll of Grassroots Activists
Press Release Larry Elder Dominates in Reform California Recall Poll of Grassroots Activists Three-quarters of grassroots activists selected Larry Elder as their “first choice” in Recall Election; race is a toss-up for “second choice” The grassroots activists that powered the Recall signature drive are uniting behind one candidate in the upcoming Recall Election – namely Larry Elder. Reform California today …
Making a Citizen’s Arrest – A Good Idea?
The citizen’s arrest is a concept most of us are familiar with, probably from TV shows and movies. But is there really such a thing? It turns out that the citizen’s arrest is a real thing and is defined in statutes in most states including California. But is it a good idea for a legally armed citizen to execute one? …
Will Your Carry Gun Work When You Need It?
Will your carry gun work when you need it? Are you sure? Recently I read an article by Greg Ellifritz on the subject. Ellifritz is a retired law enforcement officer (LEO) and is currently an author and trainer. He trains LEOs and civilians through his Active Response Training School. In addition, he writes regularly, and his website is a great …
Concealed Carry and Training
Many jurisdictions require a minimum level of training and qualification in order to issue a concealed carry permit. Many do not. California requires eight hours of training which includes passing a fifteen round qualification shoot at the range. There are many good arguments for and against a mandatory training requirement. Where there is little argument is that those who wish …
Elder sues to be on recall ballot: the legal pleadings
Conservative talk show host Larry Elder is suing Secretary of State Shirley Weber in an effort to have his name added to the list of 41 candidates qualified for the September 14 recall election. Here is just one related article resulting from Elder’s press conference this morning, in U.S. News & World Report. For the true political or legal wonk, …
Will California Gun Owners Ever Be Able to Stop Butchering Their Rifles?
This is a guest post by Richard Douglas. AR-15s in California look funny. It would seem at times that the whole state might be happy to outlaw guns completely. Yet there are several gun enthusiasts in the state. What about them? California’s War on Guns Aside from forcing its citizens to butcher their rifles by swapping out pistol grips for …
Larry Elder doesn’t qualify for recall. Or does he?
Note: The below article was written Sunday, July 18, 2021, in the morning. See Sunday night updates at the end. The entry of conservative talk show célèbre Larry Elder in the California governor’s recall election last week gave many Republicans and conservatives a rallying figure in what they otherwise saw as a moribund field. The deadline to qualify for the …
Marijuana, Christianity and Jamul
I attended a fundraiser last week for an area elected official. During the event an individual I know to be a sincere Christ follower made the following public comment to the legislator: “Thank you for keeping pot shops out of Jamul.” Her comment saddened me. While I applaud the activism of my fellow brothers and sisters, I find it inconsistent. …
New Stormwater Fees/Taxes in San Diego?
SAN DIEGO, CA (July 15, 2021) — Haney Hong, president & CEO of the San Diego County Taxpayers Association, released the following statement today on the City of San Diego Environment Committee discussions on additional taxes or fees for stormwater infrastructure: “While we appreciate the city of San Diego’s existing need for financial resources to maintain stormwater infrastructure and the …
A tale of two cities’ transparency: Carlsbad and La Mesa
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 …
Facing recall, Schumacher resigns from Carlsbad City Council
Press Release Controversial Carlsbad City Councilmember Facing Recall Announces Resignation Reform California Had Targeted Councilmember Cori Schumacher for Recall After San Diego Judge Found Cori Schumacher Liable for Harassment and Retaliation Against Her Constituents Carlsbad, CA – Just days before a signature drive was slated to wrap up to force a Recall Election against her, controversial Carlsbad City Councilmember Cori …
La Prensa: Jason Hughes is a Piñata but Who’s Yanking the Rope?
A lot has been published on the subject in the last week or so. But this is worth reading, given the significant details provided by Publisher Arturo Castañares in La Prensa San Diego. Just one excerpt… “Last August, I received information from a trusted source that Hughes had netted a multi-million dollar payment after the City closed the 101 Ash …
Who Is David Chipman and Why Should You Care?
David Chipman is the Biden administration’s pick to head the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF). As this administration is probably the most anti-Second Amendment (2A) administration the country has ever seen, it’s not surprising they would nominate a gun-control advocate to head ATF. So why should we be concerned? For those unclear on the Democratic Party view …
Independence Day
It’s the 4th of July, Independence Day. Aside from being one of the few days of the year where I have an excuse to grill burgers and dogs over charcoal, Independence Day celebrates the birth of our nation. It celebrates our declaration of independence from the tyrannical rule of King George III of England. But 245 years later, how secure …
This is what racism looks like?
Coronado High School basketball team. This is what racism looks like?
The “Ethics” of the Coronado Unified School Board
Coronado is known for being one of the most ideal communities in the nation, let alone San Diego. It’s my wife’s and my favorite place to get away and relax. Beautiful homes. Green lawns. Clean streets and a world renowned beach. One would be hard pressed to believe that the values of Coronado’s school board would be anything other than …
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