I was alerted to a story by the U-T regarding scores of change orders being made to construction contracts at the Sweetwater Union High School District. In the article, several residents raise concerns about the oversight (or lack thereof) regarding the district’s spending of Proposition O funds. Within the last few months however, there has been a Recall Ricasa blog …
Assemblyman Martin Garrick takes preliminary steps for a State Senate bid in North County’s 38th district
Today, State Assemblyman Martin Garrick (R-Solana Beach) officially announced an exploratory committee for the 38th state senate district, where incumbent Mark Wyland is term-limited in 2014. Assemblyman Garrick is now serving his 3rd, and final, term in the Assembly. Garrick’s campaigns have been helmed by Revolvis consulting, which is led by Duane Dichiara and Jason Roe of San Diego. Garrick rose to become …
Ex-Minuteman Shawna Forde gets the death penalty for Arizona double murder
Shawna Forde, a rogue ex-minuteman border activist from Everett, Washington was convicted of first degree murder for the double homicide of a suspected Mexican drug dealer, Raul Flores and his 9-year old daughter, Brisenia Flores and today the jury sentenced her to death. It only took the jury four hours of deliberation before concluding Forde could have stopped the murders …
The ‘hitmen’ of SD Rostra need a “beer summit” with Two Cathedrals
The call to “civil discourse” was never anything more than a call to censorship of the right. The local “progressive” blog Two Cathedrals objected to my use of “hitmen.” I used it to describe the men of the left who are coming after Darrell Issa. Never mind that the liberal allies of these particular operatives have bragged that Averell “Ace” …
ACLU pressures California law enforcement to steer clear of illegal aliens
In an open letter to law enforcement leaders, the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) asked sheriffs in California to cease harmful practices that target illegal alien communities. The letter comes at a time when California is burdened with nearly $30 billion budget deficits and a new Rasmussen Poll that states 67 percent of Americans want states to tackle the illegal …
I-5 debate rages on. Here’s a history lesson…
http://www.nctimes.com/news/opinion/article_527d8e25-90d1-5a75-8ce1-d66cdf358668.html It seems that back in 2004, many North County Mayors including Democrats Maggie Houlihan of Encinitas and Crystal Crawford of Del Mar were very much in favor of getting the voters to adopt “Prop A,” the extension of the TransNet sales tax measure. In fact, they were so in favor of it they were among others who penned a North County …
San Ysidro School Board Member Claims GOP
Here’s a fun question for ya: how many Republican elected officials do we have in the South Bay, anyway? From our count… not many, and from our knowledge there are no Republicans who sit on the San Ysidro School Board. Perhaps that needs to be rectified in 2012. We digress. One of the non-reported stories that came out of the …
When Life Hands You Harry Baals, Make Lemonade!
By now there isn’t a political wag worth quoting who hasn’t weighed in on the dilemma facing the city of Fort Wayne, Indiana. The City asked its citizens what its new government center should be named. When former Mayor Harry Baals (yes, it’s pronounced exactly like you think) emerged as the front runner, the online poll inevitably went viral. This …
Issa to Fox News on Spending: “Pay it Now and Not Owe It Forward”
Issa Appearing on Fox News today: “Pay it Now and Not Owe It Forward”
The Bogus “CA Budget Challenge” Survey
written by Richard Rider Phone: 858-530-3027 From the Richard Rider Blog: www.RiderBlog.NotLong.com The left wing, big government group Next 10 has for some time touted their clever online survey – “The California Budget Challenge — How will YOU balance the budget?” It is a sophisticated scam. It is based on a logic fallacy – in this case, what logicians …
Fired former Minuteman convicted in Arizona double murder — may get death penalty
Shawna Forde, a rogue ex-minuteman border activist from Everett, Washington was convicted Monday of first degree murder for the double homicide of a suspected Mexican drug dealer, Raul Flores and his 9-year old daughter, Brisenia Flores in a terrible home invasion. The murders took place in May 2009 in the small border town of Arivaca, Arizona. The jury learned Forde …
Issa on Fox News Today: Subpoena of Bank of America Aims to Uncover The Truth Surrounding Sweetheart Loans
Rep. Darrell Issa (R-Vista), the Chairman of the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, appeared today on Fox News’ Happening Now to discuss his first subpoena targeting Countrywide’s VIP program.
Issa on MSNBC’s Dylan Ratigan: Talks First Subpoena Investigating Countrywide VIP Program
Rep. Darrell Issa (R-Vista), the Chairman of the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform appeared last night on MSNBC’s Dylan Ratigan Show to discuss his first subpoena advancing the investigation into Countrywide’s VIP program.
Washington Post – Darrell Issa wants to freeze some federal worker raises
Buried amid the hundreds of proposed amendments to a Republican-backed government spending measure is a proposal to prohibit federal agencies from giving pay raises to workers who receive a promotion…Rep. Darrell Issa’s bill targets period step increases for federal workers paid under the General Schedule. About 20 percent of federal workers get the pay raise each year, mostly for seniority and not performance reasons, according to the California Republican’s office.
CityBeat: Hueso wants signature-gatherers to wear badges
This one should probably cause some discussion. Read it at SD CityBeat… http://www.sdcitybeat.com/sandiego/blog-201-hueso-wants-signature-gatherers-to-wear-badges.html Badges?
WATCH Congressman Issa on Fox, MSNBC and Fox Biz TODAY
Congressman Darrell Issa (R-Vista), the Chairman of the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, will be a guest on Fox News’ Happening Now at 8 a.m. (PST), MSNBC’s Andrea Mitchell Reports at 10:00 a.m. (PST) and Fox Business Network’s Bulls & Bears at 1:00 p.m. (PST) to discuss the first subpoena he issued for documents related to the Countrywide VIP Program as well as the debate over spending cuts.
DeMaio to Unveil Major Policy Proposals in 2011 State of District Speech
Pension Reform, Solar Energy, and Water Rate Reductions Top List of Priorities What: Councilmember Carl DeMaio will deliver a major speech to civic leaders, updating and expanding his efforts to reform city government and serve the residents of Council District 5. Highlights: Pension Reform: Details of a bold plan to switch all new city employees – including police and fire …
Hodges Makes it Official for Garrick’s Seat
Following Barry Jantz’ post of a couple of weeks ago saying that Sherry Hodges confirmed she would be running for State Assembly, today Hodges announced just that… Sherry Hodges Announcement press release 021711 SD Rostra will do its best to keep you abreast of such happenings, including sometimes having the news even before it takes place.
Issa: Is Government Holding Back Your Business? We’re Listening
Rep. Darrell Issa (R-Vista), the Chairman of the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, has launched a new website, www.AmericanJobCreators.com, that aims to listen to the personal stories of constituents, Californians and nationwide job creators about how government impacts job creation directly to Washington.
Issa Makes Submissions Reflecting Input from Job Creators on Regulatory Barriers to Job Creation Public
In his State of the Union Address, President Obama highlighted the importance of making America a better place to do business saying, “to help our companies compete, we also have to knock down barriers that stand in the way of their success. To reduce barriers to growth and investment, I’ve ordered a review of government regulations. When we find rules that put an unnecessary burden on businesses, we will fix them…” At the end of last year, Rep. Darrell Issa (R-CA), the Chairman of the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, launched an effort to bring the voice of job creators nationwide directly to Washington by asking for their input through correspondences as well as through the launch of www.AmericanJobCreators.com. Today, Chairman Issa made all of the submissions he has received public, so that both policymakers and the American people can evaluate for themselves the merits of the input job creators have made.
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