This Saturday in Baghdad, Iraq the Barnich Sports Field will be dedicated by State Dept. Ambassador Hill. This is meaningful to me because the field was built and named in memory of Terry Barnich, my first boss after college who until his death by a roadside bomb last summer was the Deputy Director of the Iraq Transition Assistance Office in Baghdad. …
Today’s N.C. Times editorial espouses Niggardly behavior.
From www.dictionary.com Niggardly –adjective 1. reluctant to give or spend; stingy; miserly. I received an email from Mr. Kent Davy, editor of the North County Times asking about a proposal to give the Encinitas City Manager a pay raise and so I sent him what I thought was a reasoned response. I got no feedback from him via email, but today …
Senator Wadie P. Deddeh Endorses Bill Wells for AD 77th
I’m proud to count retired California State Senator Deddeh as the latest endorser of the Bill Wells for Assembly 2010 campaign. The Senator is an East County icon and a defender of freedom and the Constitution. www.VoteBillWells.com
Amnesty is back- White House asks Senate to take up issue
The White House is reporting that close door discussions have begun in anticipation of the pro-amnesty March 21 rally to be held in Washington D.C. The President sought to bring together Senators Chuck Schumer (D-NY) and Lindsey Graham (R-SC) to breathe new life into the immigration issue. The House bill has lost steam in recent months as the economy continues …
San Diego says goodbye to 14-year-old Amber Dubois
San Diego residents once again had to say goodbye to another teenager in less than a week. Tonight Escondido residents, friends and family attended a vigil for slain teenager Amber Dubois at Escondido High School. Hundreds of tearful students stood in the school quad holding candles and listening to a handful of speakers offer kind words in order to provide …
Encinitas Arts & Events Calendar. Enjoy!
There’s been so much local tragedy and scandal lately I thought I would post some positive things we can all take part in, mostly for free! It’s likely nothing listed will be of interest to all, but scan through and I bet you find SOMETHING you’re interested in! Encinitas Arts & Events Calendar March 8-14, 2010 Mon., Mar. 8, 6:00pm …
The Ballad of Reading Hillcrest
With all the anonymous emails being sent around these days I tend to just ignore them, but one in particular caught my attention. I was forwarded a very interesting email about some accusations being floated in a race that always seems to cause problems without offering solutions. The email in question involved C Mason Weaver, candidate for the Republican nomination …
Lincoln Club Endorses Bill Gore in SD Sheriff’s Race
San Diego County Sheriff Bill Gore received the endorsement of The Lincoln Club of San Diego County for his candidacy in the race for San Diego County Sheriff. In a news release issued today, Tom Sudberry, Chairman of the Lincoln Club’s Board of Directors, said Gore’s proven record of leadership and managerial skills qualify him as the best candidate for …
Shine on Signs
Campaign season has officially begun, for me anyway, now that I have seen my first campaign yard sign. Who was the lucky candidate who opened this season of politics for me? Lorie Zapf, running for City Council in the 6th to replace termed out Donna Frye. Not the best sign, her name could be a little bigger, but decent enough …
Two dead teenagers leaves San Diego mourning
Now that the shock of the murder of Chelsea King and Amber Dubois begins to wear off and the justice department begins to build its case against convicted sex offender, John Garner, the family and community will start the process of healing and figuring out who failed the teenagers. The Escondido and Poway High School students should have been looking …
Amber Dubois’ body recovered ending a 13-month search
Amber Dubois’ parents received the grim news that their daughter who has been missing for 13 months has been found. On Friday night the parents were hopeful their daughter was still alive as the Escondido Police Department searched Kit Carson Park for clues to the missing teenager. That all ended today as Escondido Police Chief Jim Maher said, “The discovery …
Report From the Trenches of UCSD, Part 2
Things took quite a toll as more racially triggered events sprung on the UCSD campus. A noose was found hanging on February 19th, 2010, at the seventh floor of Geisel Library. The culprit, a student who was not identified by name and race, apologized for the incident, citing in UCSD’s main paper, The Guardian, “I found a small piece of …
Report from the Trenches of UCSD, Part 1
From sunny and charming La Jolla, California, I bring rather daunting and implicating news about the attack on free speech at UCSD. For the past several weeks, UCSD students have faced ramifications of a situation taken way too far. From the Compton Cookout to the Associated Students of UCSD’s injunction on cutting media organization funds to the hanging of a noose in …
Want To Know If A Ship Is Sinking? Watch The Rats…
I didn’t check my emails from Friday until this morning. Upon reading them, what did I find but an email from one of the previous “Crimmins Crowd” on the local GOP Committee – this one allegedly the contents of a back and forth email between a young, disturbed activist and a former San Diego County Republican Party Chairman, largely dealing …
What is Your Favorite Political Sign or Slogan of 2009 – 2010?
Most people think it is easy to write a memorable campaign slogan or billboard message. Until they try it themselves ! My favorite Sign of the last year is shown in the photo at Left. The woman author created a slogan that is funny, pointed and original. In fifteen words she distilled the righteous indignation felt by millions about the …
Republican lawmakers look to secure the Visa program
The Secure Visas Act of 2010, mandates that the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) maintain U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Visa Security Units (VSU) at the 14 consular posts that already have them and create units at the 16 other posts that ICE has designated as “highest-risk.” The new legislation was penned by Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) and Congressman …
Shelia Jackson’s run a win-win-win-win-win
For me, Shelia Jackson’s campaign against Supervisor Ron Roberts is good news on several levels. 1. A major challenge of a Supervisor will once again end in inglorious defeat, proving again NO incumbent Supervisor ever loses no matter what — a good case for the current term limits initiative on the ballot (which I support, and maybe will talk more …
Ernie Dronenburg raises Table Stakes in County Assessor race— Letter reveals his Cash-on-Hand now Tops $141,000
In Poker parlance, County Assessor candidate Ernie Dronenburg has raised the ‘Table Stakes’ in the June 8th election contest for the job of San Diego Assessor/ Recorder/ County Clerk. Dronenburg sent written notice to rival candidates, as required by a provision of County election rules, that he loaned another $30,000 to his campaign, bringing his cash-on-hand to over $141,000. He …
Shelia Jackson to Run Against Ron Roberts for County Supe
In the wake of San Diego Councilmember Donna Frye’s announcement earlier in the week that she will not run against 4th District County Supervisor Ron Roberts, San Diego Unified School Board President Shelia Jackson is now opting to enter the race. Jackson started the nomination paperwork with the County Registrar of Voters office today. Jackson had previously considered running, but …
San Diego County Taxpayers Association Supports Oceanside Charter Ballot Measure
The San Diego County Taxpayers Association Board of Directors voted to support a City of Oceanside ballot measure adopting a City Charter, changing the City of Oceanside’s status from a General Law municipality to Charter status. The measure will come before voters on the June 8, 2010 primary ballot. Lani Lutar, President & CEO of the Association, said SDCTA’s board …
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