A YouTube video surfaced today of a DREAM Act rally held in Los Angeles last night in which the unidentified speaker urged an enthusiastic crowd the DREAM Act was their way to “replace old white men” in the Senate. The three-and -a half minute video clip explains the need for the DREAM Act and the fact the legislation will only …
Mexican cartel-style dismemberment killing rocks southern California
Last week a housekeeper for a skid-row Continental Hotel in southern California found the dismembered body of 49-year-old Herbert Tracy White. His body was hacked into five pieces and stuffed in a backpack, rolled up in a blanket under a bed and left for a hotel employee to discover. Keep reading
SD CC WILL repeal Walmart superstore ban
PREDICTION: SD City Council will repeal Wal-Mart superstore ban! But I’m getting ahead of my self. Since I posted my press release on on SDRostra concerning the San Diego Wal-Mart referendum petition drive, I’ve done a bit more research on the referendum time line. Wal-Mart needs only 31,029 valid signatures. After the petitions are submitted (they MUST be submitted by …
City Attorney Jan Goldsmith replies — Cooperation with the D.A.’s office is improving Criminal prosecution within San Diego City
SD Rostra thanks City Attorney Jan Goldsmith for this response to Judge Larry Stirling’s post on criminal prosecutions within the City of San Diego. Rostra readers are fortunate to hear this high-level discussion from two distinguished and productive leaders in civil and criminal law. Here is Mr. Goldsmith’s commentary: Merger of the criminal functions is not practicable. The DA’s office …
Chipotle and McDonald’s crackdown on illegal employees
In an attempt to comply with the U.S. immigration law restaurants across the country are double checking their employee’s paperwork to ensure they are eligible to work in the country. Chipotle, a Mexican food chain in Minnesota fired approximately 50 Latino employees last week who failed to comply with an I-9 audit and provide adequate documentation showing they could legally …
** UPDATE ** Looks like RNC Chairman Steele Won’t Run Again
I think we’ve all watched Chairman Michael Steele with some degree of head shaking over the last couple of years. Instead of doing the job of party chairman quietly, raising money and recruiting candidates, he worked overtime to make himself the ‘face’ of the GOP, often with embarrassing results. Finally, donors were so disquieted by Steele that they basically pulled …
WSJ: HSR subsidy trains to nowhere
The flow of studies and editorials excoriating the California High Speed Rail train wreck come at us at ever-increasing speed and frequency. There’s only one description for this disaster that fits — FRAUD!!! Read the latest WALL ST JOURNAL editorial below. Note particularly the lies used to sell this gigantic hoax to the gullible voters, compared to more real world …
Wal-Mart working to repeal San Diego superstore ban
San Diego Tax Fighters written by Richard Rider, Chairman Phone: 858-530-3027 Email: RRider@san.rr.com Blog: www.RiderBlog.NotLong.com For Immediate Release Saturday, 11 December, 2011 Wal-Mart working to repeal San Diego superstore ban by Richard Rider In November, the San Diego mayor, the city council, the labor unions and the downtown business subsidy Establishment (the Chamber of Commerce, etc.) got their collectivist backsides …
Should the D.A. replace the City Attorney in prosecuting Misdemeanor trials? Larry Stirling says “YES”
Larry Stirling tackles another hot issue today, one that is a perennial flash point among local govenment types. Right now Jan Goldsmith’s office prosecutes misdemeanor offenses committed within the San Diego city limits. Should that responsibility be shifted to the District Attorney? Here is retired Superior Court Judge Larry Stirling’s view. We are seeking input from the City Attorney’s office and will publish their comments when received. …
A Christian Response To An Atheist Sign
Originally written by Bob Siegel and published by The Washington Times Dec. 9, 2010. Used by permission. In an attempt to duck the controversy of recent Christmas season displays at Washington State’s capital building in Olympia, Governor Gregoire decided to pass on a manger scene for 2010. Her new policy is the latest chapter of a year to year continuing …
Hunter Expresses Disappointment in Navy Decision to Relocate U.S.S. Nimitz
Today, Congressman Duncan Hunter was notified by the Navy that the U.S.S. Nimitz, homeported in San Diego since 2001, will stay in Washington State following regular depot maintenance. Congressman Hunter expressed disappointment with the decision and immediately requested additional details from the Navy.
The New City Council President – It Can’t Be Worse, Can It?
So the new City Council has selected a new Council President: Tony Young. I had always assumed he was part of the union-beholden Democrat bloc on the City Council. But then the conservative Lincoln Club backed Young, a Democrat, in his re-election bid for City Council. Maybe this meant he was a bit to the left on social issues but …
Population control group seeks to save California from legal immigration
Looking for a different solution to solve California’s serious budget crisis, Californians for Population Stabilization (CAPS) released a new ad campaign targeting the state’s burgeoning immigration populace. CAPS is calling for lower levels of “legal immigration” and “temporary workers” in California until state lawmakers have a chance to repair the broken budget and put California back on the path to …
Stirling Solution #2 — Abate Fire Hazards, Crack Houses and Gang Hideouts with the Power of Civil Law Process
Second in a series of Reform ideas for the new San Diego city council. Larry Stirling represented the 7th council district from 1977 to 1980, before spending a decade as a state legislator and 14 years as Superior Court Judge. Today he offers a way to reduce costs, and increase service in abating neighborhood eyesores. ___________________________________ My next suggestion is …
Rep. Bilbray Missed Votes To See Son Sworn In As IB Councilman
Rep. Brian P. Bilbray was not in Congress Wednesday so he could attend the swearing-in of his eponymous son as councilman in Imperial Beach, where the elder Bilbray was mayor many years ago. From the story in CityBeat’s Last Blog On Earth. In all, the Republican from California’s 50th District missed 15 votes on Wednesday as the Democratic majority attempted …
Chris Reed blasts CA liberals for phony social justice
Many of you know that I’m a big fan of Chris Reed. He’s an editorial writer for the SAN DIEGO UNION-TRIBUNE — and was with the ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER prior to that. He’s smart, articulate, and comes at issues from a libertarian perspective. I’ve been a guest on his KOGO radio talk show a number of times, and it’s always …
Hispanics set to be one fifth of United States youth
It is being reported by the U.S. Census Bureau that Hispanics under the age of 20 will make up 21.8 percent of the American youth population– the figure is an increase from the 2000 census count of 17 percent. While the U.S. Census Bureau hasn’t officially released the results of the 2010 Census count the projected Hispanic youth numbers are …
Escondido Picks New Councilmember
Last night, the Escondido city council unanimously supported former high school boardmember, Michael Morasco, to fill the vacant council seat. It only took one motion and vote to confirm Morasco, who applied along with 24 other candidates to fill the seat vacated by Sam Abed when he became mayor. See the story HERE. Many qualified candidates were interested in …
House Democrats pass the DREAM Act
After a spirited debate by both parties the contentious DREAM Act legislation passed in the House of Representatives by a vote of 216-198. While the DREAM Act (Development, Relief and Education of Alien Minors) legislation may have admirable intentions in a time of severe economic duress, American children are the ones falling behind and losing their opportunities for higher education. …
14-year-old cartel assassin’s mom arrested in San Diego
The mother of the suspected 14-year-old cartel assassin responsible for at least four beheadings has been arrested and charged with being in the United States illegally. Border Patrol agents arrested Yolanda Lugo Jimenez, 43, at her San Diego apartment on Monday according to a federal complaint. Court documents show Lugo was deported in September of 1997 and admitted that she …
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