STATE OF THE COUNTY ADDRESS 2010 CHAIRWOMAN PAM SLATER-PRICE WATCH THE ADDRESS HERE: http://www.sdcounty.ca.gov/Portal/News/2010/Feb/021110SOC2010.html FULL TEXT: Good evening, and welcome to beautiful Irwin M. Jacobs’ Qualcomm Hall. January 3rd marked the 157th year of County government. We have accomplished a lot since the first Board of Supervisors rode to meetings by horseback, coach or wagon. There have been good times …
Another View of the Republican Central Committee Happenings
Mr. Murphy, the ever present, gloating or apologist voice of the individuals who run the Republican Central Committee, you never fail to disappoint me! My view on the events of the FACTS of what happened this week: The defeat of the vocal minority, whether they were right or wrong, within the GOP was a long time in building. Rational people …
Bill Wells on the Race for the 77th Assembly District
Each of the currently announced Republican candidates for AD 77 was invited to submit a guest column to SD Rostra. This is the third submission. Click here for all the 77th AD candidate statements and posts on the race. — by Bill Wells We gave California to the left a long time ago. We have watched in horror as the …
Christine Rubin on the Race for the 77th Assembly District
Each of the currently announced Republican candidates for AD 77 was invited to submit a guest column to SD Rostra. This is the second submission. Click here for all the 77th AD candidate statements and posts on the race. — by Christine Rubin It is obvious that California is broken. It is also obvious to anyone that cares about our …
After A Humiliating Defeat, The Anti-Krvaric Faction Disintegrates
Every war comes to an end, and the war over control of the Republican Central Committee that has heatedly flared, on and off for the past two years, is over. In the last four days, in a sweeping route, Republican Chairman Tony Krvaric’s ‘organization’ has emerged wholly victorious over what became an ever shrinking, and every more bizarre, collection of …
Is Obama Really Ready To Be Bi-Partisan?
I’m getting so tired of hearing Republicans being called, “the party of no.” Let’s just get this nonsense cleared up once and for all. Words such as no or yes are neutral. They only take on moral meaning when we decide what we are saying yes or no to. After all, we as a society, decided long ago that we …
Breaking News: Poway Recall of Betty Rexford Qualifies for Ballot
From my post at FlashReport… The long, sad saga of Poway Councilwoman Betty Rexford reached what may be its final stage this morning. The FlashReport just confirmed that the San Diego County Registrar of Voters completed its sampling of petitions submitted by recall proponents, certifying that more than the required 5,657 needed signatures were submitted. Over 6,300 valid signatures were …
Carlsbad Desalination update
I just got the message I’ve pasted below these comments from the Carlsbad Desal Update folks and want SDRostra.com readers to be up-to-the-minute informed on this important regionally significant project. This project represents the first step in making our region drought proof! The California Coastal Commission voted today to dismiss a request filed by opponents of seawater desalination to revoke the …
Richard Bailey on the Race for the 77th Assembly District
Each of the currently announced Republican candidates for AD 77 was invited to submit a guest column to SD Rostra. This is the first of what we hope is four parts. Click here for all the 77th AD candidate statements and posts on the race. — by Richard Bailey The State Assembly District 77 race to replace Joel Anderson has …
Silver Star winner Nick Popaditch files papers, and pledges to “Take the Hill” vs. Bob Filner in 51st Congressional District
After surviving the 1st Battle of Fallujah (2004), and Desert Storm (1991), retired Marine Gunnery Sgt. Nick Popaditch is stepping forward once again to volunteer. Last week Nick pulled initial papers to seek the GOP nomination against incumbent Congressman Bob Filner (D) in CD 51. The district is centered on the South Bay, Chula Vista, Bonita, National City, Otay Mesa, …
Report Card on the Media Features Familiar Rostra Names Feb 25
The San Diego Chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists (SPJ) announced its lineup for the annual “Report Card on the Media” program on Thursday, February 25. This is a popular event in which some of the year’s biggest newsmakers turn the tables and grade the media on – and give a little payback for – the coverage of their …
Supes: “Well, you did put term limits on the ballot, didn’t you?”
Okay, I made the quote in the headline up. The County Supervisors didn’t really say that to SEIU when taking today’s action on a June ballot measure to ban PLAs. Not publicly, at any rate. From the Del Mar Times… http://www.delmartimes.net/news/265750-supervisors-consider-measure-to-ban-labor-agreements Supervisors consider measure to ban labor agreements The Board of Supervisors agreed Tuesday to consider putting a measure on …
“Green Police”
The link below should take you to the “Green Police” Audi commercial from the Super Bowl. It’s an absolute crack-up, and well worth the 30 second investment! Be sure to watch it to the very end. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wq58zS4_jvM
Crimmins Out Of San Diego GOP In 44 to 1 Vote
Last night the San Diego Republican Party took the unusual (I’ve never seen it in 25 years) step of ousting a member: Michael Crimmins. I was not present for the event but I did get several reports. I can’t stress enough how unusual, again, it was to have such an ouster and as much a vote like 44 to 1 …
Emerald vs. Ethics Commission, “Anonymous” vs. San Diego Republican Party
Emerald vs. Ethics Commission So the “Troubleshooter” doesn’t like it when the shoe is on the other foot. As investigations from the Ethics Commission move her closer and closer to a large fine for various violations, Emerald is going to have the gall at the next meeting to “openly challenge the ethics panel over an enforcement action” while at the …
Chula Vista Watch: A Special Endorsement
by Hon. Larry Breitfelder Recently I shared with you two endorsements that are very special to me. Supervisor Ron Roberts for (among other things) his extraordinary accomplishments in governmental reform at the County and Former Chula Vista Police Chief Bill Winters for his legacy of personal integrity and always putting the public interest ahead of the selfish special interest agendas that are so influential …
Fair or Unfair Use of Anonymous Speech
The internet has added another layer to politics. Anonymous political commentary, long an American tradition, has had a rebirth. I would argue that anonymity has an important place in political discussion, but that we as a community need to decide exactly what that place is. My opinion is that anonymity is appropriate if the topic of the commentary is controversial …
No Free Ride for Martin Block—- Two Republicans file for the 78th Assembly Seat held from 2002 to 2008 by Shirley Horton
Freshman Democrat Assemblyman Martin Block will face a challenge this year as Rick L. Powell and Emma Turner filed preliminary papers this week to seek the GOP nomination in the 78th Assembly distriict. Shirley Horton won the seat for the GOP in 2002 and held it 6 years until term-limited. Block got the 78th in the Obama wave of 2008, …
A Defense of Proposition 13 Revenues
A Defense of Proposition 13 Revenues by Richard Rider, Chairman, San Diego Tax Fighters When it comes to gathering sufficient property taxes, Prop 13 is no problem at all — except for profligate spenders. Look at the history of our own San Diego County — a history which pretty much reflects the history of property taxes in the urban/suburban counties …
UPDATE: CA vs. other states 1/26/10
Breaking Bad: California vs. the Other States by Richard Rider, Chairman, San Diego Tax Fighters Version 1.57 Revised 26 January, 2010 Phone: 858-530-3027 Here’s a depressing comparison of California taxes and economic climate with the rest of the states. The news is breaking bad, and getting worse (I keep updating this article): California has the 3rd worst state income tax …
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