Following the organization’s endorsement of mayoral candidate Nathan Fletcher last week, San Diego Police Officers Association President Brian Marvel noted to us via Twitter that recent analyses of AB 2510 by columnist Steve Greenhut and radio host Chris Reed, some repeated on Rostra, were inaccurate, stating the references as “a perfect example on the right of trickle down laziness.” He …
DeMaio teams up with Virtual Carl
San Diego Mayoral candidate Carl DeMaio now has a virtual version of himself. Virtual Carl is in a virtual office taking your questions. They’re actually his questions. In other words, if you don’t ask a question from a pre-set list Virtual Carl stands there and stares at you. I asked Virtual Carl who came up with this idea? No response. …
MTS to Consider a “Large” Police Force this Thursday
The Metropolitan Transit System board of directors this Thursday will consider putting in place a police force. State law allows transit agencies to employ police officers, meaning in addition to security personnel (the latter of which MTS clearly has in place). These officers must have the same training as sworn cops with any police department. Item 31 on this week’s …
San Diego’s Mayor Race Relationship Status: It’s Complicated
Originally posted on the Flash Report. The 2012 San Diego mayor’s race began like other love affairs – lots of hope and promise for the future. Then, the sparkle and shine of courtship faded quickly into the same old dull routine. No more flowers. No more moonlight and love songs. Seems I’m not the only one who noticed our romance …
RAND Corp. recalls study that crime increased after pot shops closed
A controversial study published by the RAND Corp. that claimed crime increased in Los Angeles after medical marijuana dispensaries were closed was officially retracted. The RAND study was published in September, linking increases in various crimes to the closure of dispensaries. The report prompted public safety advocates to question the study. A Santa Monica think-tank reviewed all the data used …
AD 77 race Update. There IS a Democrat running for the Nathan Fletcher seat …. Dustin Steiner and Maienschein for GOP
Commenting on the Dustin Steiner v. Brian Maienschein GOP primary in AD 77, Rostra regulars Erik and Alger wondered if a credible Democrat would run here. If not, the two Republicans could battle all the way to November. Well, the Secretary of State’s website shows a credible Democrat is running: Ruben Hernandez. He has an active website as well, and resides in the redrawn 77th State Assembly seat. …
Closing schools? The bigger issue is Sacramento
Regarding San Diego Unified, see the UT’s “School closure plan draws ire, skepticism“… So what do you do when the population gradually moves out of an area? The district has avoided this topic for years and it looks like it is finally forced to act. The issue could have been addressed a long time prior, but decision-makers were afraid. Think of …
DeMaio Jobs Forum Outlines Strategies for Preparing San Diego’s Workforce for the 21st Century Economy
Outlines “Hire-A-Youth” Job Training Program for 5000 Students and Proposes Stronger Partnerships Between City, Colleges/Universities, Veterans Groups, and Businesses Key to Equip San Diego Workers with Skill Sets] Councilmember Carl DeMaio wrapped up his latest “Job Creation Summit” today by issuing a call to action to “make San Diego’s workforce the most innovative workforce in the country.” DeMaio pledged to …
What I saw in August to support a good man, Herman Cain, for President of the USA — by Judge Larry Stirling
Judge Larry Stirling (ret.) went “all in” for Herman Cain when the Georgian looked like a hopeless long shot. How things have changed! Today Larry tells us what drew he and wife Linda to Cain’s candidacy… My wife and I were certainly pleased to host Herman Cain during one of his earlier campaign appearances. That was in August when he was …
Mayoral Debate Fails To Strike Sparks, DeMaio and Dumanis Stay Out, Is Fletcher’s Heart In Pension Reform?
I really wanted to see the mayoral debate on Wednesday, but my day job kept me until it was too late to go. But from what’s been printed about it, I didn’t miss much. Only two of the top four candidates even showed up — Nathan Fletcher and Bob Filner. Kudos to them for showing up. As for Carl DeMaio …
Curt Hagman Endorses Nathan Fletcher!
Assemblyman and former Mayor of Chino Hills Curt Hagman today announced he has endorsed Nathan Fletcher for mayor of San Diego. Hagman serves on the Assembly Public Safety committee and serves as the Republican Floor Leader. “Nathan is the best choice to lead San Diego into a new era and turn the page on a tough decade,” said Hagman. “As …
Full Transparency Needed in City’s Five-Year Financial Outlook
Yesterday, the City’s Five-Year financial outlook was presented to the Budget and Financial committee meeting and I was very disappointed to see that the true infrastructure deficit was excluded from the City’s financial forecasts. If the full infrastructure deficit is not included I fear that our roads and infrastructure will continue to fall into further disrepair since the City Council …
“It’ll sure suck when they take away your Porsche!”
Occupy San Diego has really been a blessing for those of us who enjoy fascinating—albeit degenerate—distractions. Today I was walking to my office when I saw two (count them, two) protestors posted on the corner of 5th and B, in front of the Wells Fargo building. They were waving their signs at oncoming traffic…and, for whatever reason, they sought validation …
Dustin Steiner adds Jean Freelove, ace fundraiser, to his Campaign for the open 77th State Assembly seat
Dustin Steiner gets a key recruit in his GOP primary bid to succeed Nathan Fletcher in AD 77. Longtime successful fundraiser Jean Freelove of San Diego is already at work for him, as he competes with ex-Councilman Brian Maienschein. Steiner’s next fundraiser is in Scripps Ranch on October 27 from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. If interested, contact Jean Freelove at jean.freelove@fcgi.biz or visit …
San Diego’s Budget – Impact of Prop D Defeat
Last November’s defeat of the half-cent sales tax measure, Proposition D, was supposed to be the warning shot across the bow that galvanized city leaders into drastic action to cut budget deficits. From the Citizen’s Fiscal Sustainability Task Force Analysis of FY2012 Budget Deficit: In all frankness, the seeming absence of a sense of urgency demonstrated by the City …
San Diego Police Officers Association Backs Fletcher for Mayor
Today the San Diego POA announced its support for Nathan Fletcher in the San Diego mayoral contest. Considering the assumption by many that D.A. Bonnie Dumanis would rake in the bulk of the big law enforcement endorsements, that’s a nugget for Fletcher. The obvious foremost reason this is a surprise — Fletcher is in disagreement with the POA on a …
Trick The Bridesmaid
Another Bad Lip Reading production to sequel Mitt Romney, here’s the POTUS. And Michele Bachmann
Update on Creating Jobs for San Diegans
Can you join us this Friday morning for our second “Jobs Summit?” (see below) We are tackling the important issue of workforce development, job training, and youth mentorship to prepare San Diegans to compete in a 21st century economy. We will also discuss ways to cut red tape, get government out of the way of small businesses, and encourage innovation. …
Daily Caller: Communist and Nazi Parties both endorse Occupy movement
This can’t be true! From the Daily Caller— Red, White and Angry : Communist, Nazi parties endorse ‘Occupy’ protests In a move that may redefine the term “strange bedfellows,” the American Nazi Party issued an official endorsement of the Occupy Wall Street protest movement on Sunday afternoon. The announcement put the organization, a self-described “National Socialist” political party, in company with …
Mitt Romney Stuffs The Ice Chest
As compiled by Bad Lip Reading. Funny, no matter what your political views are. Thanks for all the sea fish! H/t to National Review Online.
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