Sometimes, you hope its possible that both sides in a contest of some sort lose. Today at 9am “Troubleshooter” Marti Emerald, embattled and embroiled in a major ethics mire, goes before the Ethics Commission.
Thank goodness for FIRE: Taken from FIRE’s website in regard to UCSD’s latest censorship attempt
February 24, 2010 UC San Diego Freezes Funds for 33 Media Groups, Dissolves Student TV, Threatens to Punish Students for Protected Speech February 23, 2010 SAN DIEGO, February 23, 2010—The University of California, San Diego (UCSD) and its student government have violated the First Amendment by freezing funds for 33 student media organizations, dissolving the student-run television station, and threatening …
Read updates from The California Review about UCSD’s Latest Controversy
Read the extensive coverage Editor Alec Weisman is pulling out from UCSD’s latest attempt to censor free speech on campus. http://californiareview.net/ http://gabriellahoffman.wordpress.com/
Got Plans on Saturday?
The North County Transit District (NCTD) invites everyone to celebrate the 15th Anniversary of the COASTER train with a “COASTER Crawl” on Saturday, February 27. The event will carry customers to the rail line’s stations in Oceanside, Carlsbad Village, Encinitas and Solana Beach where merchants will offer special COASTER Anniversary product promotions. Many businesses around the COASTER stations will be offering …
New City Hall? Not Without A Public Vote
Councilmembers Carl DeMaio, Kevin Faulconer, Donna Frye and Sherri Lightner team up to secure a public vote…Read full memo As the City of San Diego has conducted negotiations with a private developer over the possibility of building a new City Hall and redeveloping the current Civic Center site, it has been unclear on whether the project would ultimately be put …
CRA Candidate Forum this Friday
From the California Republican Assembly… Dear CRA Members and Friends, You are invited to join us for an informative candidate’s forum featuring the 77th Assembly and San Diego County Sheriff races. Also invited to participate are the 36th State Senate District candidates. Planning to attend: 77th Assembly Dist – Richard Bailey, Brian Jones, Christine Rubin & Bill Wells 36th Senate …
Guest Column on UCSD: History is too easily forgotten
The following was submitted in response to a prior post on the recent controversy at UCSD, entitled “The UCSD Overreaction & the Death of Free Speech.” Mr. Schwartz responds to the italicized portions of that first article… Guest Column by Michael Schwartz “The party was obviously meant to be funny although the theme was definitely in poor taste.” That the …
Wow, What an Insightful Editorial!
The U-T Editorial Board was at the top of their game last weekend when they published this hum-dinger of an editorial that really nails this local Encinitas issue. No doubt the entire County didn’t get to see this North County editorial, and no doubt, other jurisdictions have had to deal with similar issues. So I just thought publishing it here would be …
Of Course The Mainstream Media Is Fair. Oh Wait! How Are You Defining Fair?
Well, it didn’t take them long. Almost immediately after pilot, Joe Stack flew his small plane into the federal building in Austin, Texas, the FBI uncovered a suicide note in which the murdering thug explained his motives. Actually, a litany of complaints were discovered, including a hatred for the IRS. Well, say no more. This was red meat for the …
Bill Horn: Ensuring Fair and Open Competition for County Contracts
From Supervisor Horn on today’s County Board action to ban Project Labor Agreements… BILL HORN Supervisor – Fifth District San Diego County Board of Supervisors For Immediate Release Ensuring Fair and Open Competition for County Contracts (San Diego) The San Diego County Board of Supervisors today unanimously approved a recommendation from Fifth District Supervisor Bill Horn to adopt an ordinance …
T.J. Zane Promoted to President & CEO of The Lincoln Club of San Diego County
Congratulations to T.J. Zane, whose strong leadership of The Lincoln Club of San Diego County has earned him a promotion! Read more about it here. T.J., I hope you got more than just a hearty handshake and new business cards out of this! Learn more about The Lincoln Club of San Diego County at www.sdlincolnclub.org
The UCSD Overreaction & the Death of Free Speech
From Alec Weisman, Editor-in-Chief of the California Review about UCSD’s latest attempt to restrict free speech on campus: Alec Weisman, Editor-in-Chief Last weekend, individuals from several fraternities decided to throw a racially-themed party mocking Black History Month, called the “Compton Cookout.” This ghetto-themed party was definitely offensive, as it urged people to wear specific outfits and fulfill various stereotyped behaviors. …
Arkan Somo on the Race for the 77th Assembly District
In a prior post regarding the 77th Assembly District, a commenter recently asked about the candidacy of local businessman Arkan Somo, long considered a potential contestant for the seat. Mr. Somo shared his answer with me, and is glad to have it published exclusively here on SD Rostra… Guest Column by Arkan Somo The rumor of me considering jumping in …
A Rumor of War?
According to three sources over the last couple of days, two of them at least mildly reliable, there was a poll in the field in San Diego City Council Districts 2, 6, and 7 last week. When I first heard the district numbers I thought that the person I was speaking to meant District 8, but I was corrected. All …
East County Tea Party this Saturday
From the local GOP… THE [R]EVOLUTION CONTINUES THIS SATURDAY EAST COUNTY TEA PARTY RALLY The winds of change are upon us, and the [R]EVOLUTION is brewing. Here in San Diego county, we are going on offense on a local level where you can participate and make a difference. SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 20: EAST COUNTY TEA PARTY If you haven’t had the …
Nominations Now Open for Taxpayers Assn. Golden Watchdog & Golden Fleece Awards
Nominations are now open for the San Diego County Taxpayers Association (SDCTA) 15th Annual Golden Watchdog and Golden Fleece Awards, recognizing the very best and worst of local government efficiency, spending and decision-making in 2009. Award categories include: The coveted Golden Watchdog Award honoring good government practices and efficient use of public money. The dreaded Golden Fleece Award calling out …
Naomi Bar-Lev Considering a Run in AD 76
After prior posts on the Dem matchup between Toni Atkins and Brittany Catton, a possible Republican candidate finally communicates with SD Rostra. (Previous and assumed-again candidate Ralph Denney has not responded to requests from us on his candidacy.) From the fledgling Naomi Bar-Lev campaign… Miss Naomi Bar-Lev is a homegrown San Diegan. She is also a graduate of U.C.L.A. with …
The Perfect Storm
The cracks in Obama’s armor are finally being recognized, even by many of the people who voted for him. Indeed, these are not so much modest cracks as San Andreas Fault lines. People who tried to warn the country back in 2008 are now enjoying a cautious sigh of relief, as Conservatives seem poised to regain the House and the …
Baldwin Guest Hosting Amato Show Tonight, 7-9 PM, 1170 AM
I will be guest hosting the Rick Amato show tonight from 9-11 PM, KCBQ, 1170 AM. My 9 PM guest will be Marc Thiessen, former aide to Donald Rumsfeld, former Bush Speechwriter, and author of the new best-selling book, Courting Disaster: How the CIA Kept America Safe and How Barack Obama Is Inviting the Next Attack. This book is the …
If Not Now, When?
Once upon a time, there stood a “Grand Old Party”, the party of Lincoln, the party of Reagan. A political party that stood for principles and values. There once was a party that was not ashamed to say their platform was pro-life, pro-family and good old “America-First” values. Where is this party because I want to join! Never …
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