http://www.signonsandiego.com/news/2010/may/12/councilman-accused-in-conflict-of-interest-case/?success Councilman accused in conflict-of-interest case Interim official says any violations were inadvertent By Tanya Sierra, UNION-TRIBUNE STAFF WRITER Wednesday, May 12, 2010 at 12:05 a.m. CHULA VISTA — An interim Chula Vista city councilman is being accused of violating state conflict-of-interest laws when he served on the planning commission. Derrick Roach, a private investigator and 79th Assembly District candidate, …
Last Week for Signatures for San Diego Competition Ballot Measure
If you have not already signed the petition for the San Diego Competition Ballot Measure, this is the last week to mail-in signatures to the campaign! Please download the petition at www.ReformSanDiego.com and collect as many signatures as possible! This ballot measure imposes important cost-saving reforms in city government. Help us make change happen at San Diego City Hall! Spread the word …
Baldwin hosting the Rick Amato Show this Thursday, 9-11 PM, 1170 AM
I will have some experts on government waste calling into my show this Thursday, including David Williams from Citizens Against Government Waste. Obama, of course, lied to the voters about how he will eliminate the corrupt “earmark” process. I also will talk about the growing case for the impeachment of Obama, the Arizona illegal immigration bill, and the recent take-over …
INTERIM CV COUNCILMAN MITCH THOMPSON IN HOT WATER
Well, Derrick Roach just pulled another one out of his hat. He was just at the Chula Vista City Council meeting where he skewered Mitch Thompson on a burning stick of proven corruption on Thompson’s part. Apparently Thompson purchased numerous properties while sitting on the CV Planning Commission – not illegal in a broad sense, however these properties were all …
Jeff Stone’s Race for Humanity – Part Two
Following up on my last post, it looks like there may be much more to the whole “Third District Supervisor Jeff Stone’s Race for Humanity” story than meets the eye. The organization was launched in 2006 as a non-profit corporation according to their filings with the Secretary of State. It appears that the organization received over $100,000 in taxpayer funds …
Mexico’s government cries foul over Arizona’s new law
A political warning from Mexico. Mexican Political analyst Eduardo Borunda wrote a column titled Arizona: anti-immigrant zone, he sums up his lengthy observations about the new immigration law in Arizona. With Mexico’s drug cartel problems, lack of employment opportunities for their own citizens, one has to question why many Mexican politicians are taking the time to monitor an illegal immigration …
Gabriella Hoffman, Chair of Young Americans for Freedom at UCSD, introduces David Horowitz!
http://gabriellahoffman.wordpress.com/2010/05/11/introduction-speech-for-david-horowitz-by-gabriella-hoffman-chairwoman-of-yaf-at-ucsd/ Introduction Speech for David Horowitz by Gabriella Hoffman, Chairwoman of YAF at UCSD! Filed Under: College, College Lectures, Criticism, Double Standards, Gabriella Hoffman, Israel, Social Implications, Speaking Events, conservatism, ucsd by conservagrl16 — 3 Comments May 11, 2010 I had the pleasure of introducing the amazing and wonderful conservative activist, David Horowitz! I felt very inspired by his work, and …
Bilbray on San Diego’s KUSI: Renewable Energy
May 11, 2010 — Congressman Bilbray spoke with San Diego’s KUSI about the importance of renewable energy and algae fuel. Congressman Bilbray is one of the most vocal members of congress on the issue of algae fuel, and was recently named one of the top ten people in Washington on renewable energy and biofuels. You can view the segment on …
John McCann Endorses Prop G in Chula Vista
From Chula Vista Councilmember John McCann. Watch the video… http://www.fairnessforchulavista.com/ by John McCann Prop G, the Fair and Open Competition Ordinance, guarantees that all qualified contractors and workers, both Union and Non-Union, have the opportunity to compete for public construction projects in Chula Vista. Prop G will stimulate a quality Bayfront project, the completion of a four-year university, and state …
Vaus Endorsed by Republican Party in Poway City Council race
Steve Vaus, the leader behind a full-fledged effort to recall Betty Rexford from the Poway City Council, last night overwhelmingly earned the support of the Republican Party of San Diego County in his own campaign for the seat. “Even in a non-partisan race it’s a great honor to be endorsed by the Republican Party,” said Vaus. “My allegiance is foremost …
Illegal immigration flares on both sides of the issue
The newly minted Customs and Border Protection Commissioner (CBP) appointee, Alan Bersin made a stop in San Diego to talk about an issue that is sweeping the country – illegal immigration. The forum started rather interesting as Bersin added a disclaimer – in discussing this topic we should be focused on the future of immigration and port security not the …
Councilwoman Hindenburg
I know blimps and balloons filled with less hot air than Councilwoman Marti Emerald. Last week Councilwoman Emerald proposed something shocking, but the shock will change as you read more about her proposal. When I first heard that she wanted to cap salaries for city employees at the Mayor’s salary of $100,500 I thought “Marti Emerald? San Diego City Councilwoman …
Taxpayers in Wonderland, Government in La-La Land
One of the few lists in town you DON’T want to see your name on was released this morning by the San Diego County Taxpayers Association. It’s the list of “Golden Fleece” award finalists. The infamous Fleeces are “given to government programs/services that exemplify the wasteful, inefficient or downright absurd use of taxpayer dollars.” It’s a shame this creativity couldn’t …
DeMaio Pushes National Pension Reform on Fox Business News
San Diego is not the only city facing a pension crisis. States and localities across the country are facing a sea of red ink because of skyrocketing pension and benefit costs for government employees. San Diego City Councilmember Carl DeMaio discussed his framework for pension reform — and suggests other states and cities get on board the pension reform movement. …
Stone Gets Slater-Price Support in SD 36
From the Jeff Stone campaign… Chairwoman of San Diego County Board of Supervisors Endorses Jeff Stone for State Senate Majority of County Supervisors support Stone’s bid for Senate SAN DIEGO, CA – San Diego County Supervisor Pam Slater-Price has thrown her support behind conservative Republican Jeff Stone for State Senate joining the majority of other San Diego County Supervisors who …
San Diego School Board moves to warn students about Arizona’s new law
In a daring and controversial move the San Diego Unified School District Board of Education looks to warn K-12 students about traveling to Arizona where a tough new immigration law recently passed. The resolution was drawn up by SDUSD Board of Education President Richard Barrera and contains language condemning Arizona’s new illegal alien legislation and demanding the governor rescind the …
Bilbray Op-Ed in North County Times: Arizona Law Result of Federal Failures
Critics of immigration reform have been up in arms over Arizona’s decision to implement the “Support Our Law Enforcement and Safe Neighborhoods Act,” or state Senate Bill 1070, into law. What the critics fail to recognize is that the state has been forced to act on illegal immigration because the federal government, who is constitutionally responsible for immigration enforcement, has failed to address this problem on its own.
“Secret” Saturday Forum Exposed…Please Attend
From Assemblyman Joel Anderson’s office… CALL TO ARMS! Important Taxpayer Alert! Let Your Voice Be Heard! I need your help this Saturday, May 8 to stop the liberals from overspending and taxing you into poverty. Their plan is to hold a barely publicized forum, then fill the hall with state employees and their allies so that you and I are …
Use Your Freedom of Choice
Hey Rostrafarians, it’s Friday with a vengeance for The Libertarian Lass. Here in the midst of primary election season, many important issues are being discussed on San Diego Rostra. As for me, I think it’s time for a little social commentary disguised as a rock gem from 1980. This song remains an amazingly modern and relevent commentary on conformity and …
Jeff Stone takes “Slush Funding” to a New Level
Just when we thought the San Diego County Board of Supervisors was as blatant as it could get in spreading their “discretionary” taxpayer monies (slush funds, to be exact) around the community as a way to promote their names and curry favor, then we take a look next door. Riverside County Supervisor Jeff Stone has taken the use of taxpayer …
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