Great victory! After County Supervisors tried to restrict recreational shooting on BLM lands in SD County, we worked with local advocacy groups like San Diego County Gun Owners Assoc. to make sure it wouldn’t happen. Heard from Dept of Interior, County action is unconstitutional and unenforceable!
San Diego Republican Candidates Need to Watch OC 3rd Supe Special Election
Orange County voters hit the polls yesterday to select Todd Spitzer’s replacement for the Third District of the Orange County Board of Supervisors. Spitzer vacated the seat when he won the Orange County District Attorney race last November. Lone Democratic candidate and former 10-term member of Congress Loretta Sanchez faced off against six Republican candidates in a “winner-take-all” election. OCGOP-endorsed …
Mayor Brian Maryott announces for Mike Levin’s congressional seat
The Mayor of San Juan Capistrano, Brian Maryott, this week announced his campaign for the 49th Congressional District, where he hopes to win the seat from first-term Democrat Mike Levin. On Tuesday Maryott appeared on KUSI about his campaign (watch the clip here). “In just a few short months Congressman Levin has affirmed that he is in fact too extreme …
The Empire Strikes Back: CAGOP Remains Center-Left with Jessica Patterson
A conservative Latino’s view on politics… If your happy with the California Republican Party (CAGOP) and wanted the continued success of the worst beatdown in CAGOP history, your candidate was center-left Republican Jessica Patterson. Handpicked by House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy, she’s to be his marionette to his puppet master and continue the same leadership we’ve had since 2010. Conservatives …
Noli Zosa announces for San Diego City Council
Local business owner and Linda Vista Planning Group Chairman Noli Zosa yesterday announced his campaign for San Diego City Council District 7, where Councilman Scott Sherman will be leaving office due to term limits. Another Republican, Robert Weichelt, announced he would not be seeking the seat last month. Zosa’s announcement… I want you to be among the first to know …
T.J. Zane decides against city council run
Following much recent speculation that two prominent Republicans might face each other next year for a termed-out Mark Kersey’s San Diego City Council seat (see prior post below), Poway Schools Trustee T.J. Zane announced today that he decided against running… Friends: I’m sending this brief note to let you know I will not be pursuing a seat on the San …
An Irish-American’s Toast To America
The late Princess Grace Rainier of Monaco’s father, champion oarsman, businessman and Democratic politician John B. Kelly, offered this speech to the Society of the Friendly Sons of St Patrick for their 1935 Gala. His words are appropriate for today: On this particular night, my Grandfather was sitting next to me and, as the steaks were brought in, I noticed …
Don’t investigate mystery charge, investigate gas taxes instead (La Mesa Courier)
This op-ed was originally published in La Mesa Courier:https://lamesacourier.com/dont-investigate-mystery-charge-investigate-gas-taxes-instead/ By Sen. Brian Jones I’ll keep this simple: Why are California’s gas prices almost a dollar more than almost anywhere else in the country? Because of all the laws, regulations and taxes that the Democratic majority have added onto the price of fuel. Recently, 19 Democrat legislators sent a letter to …
Poway Mayor Vaus announces for County Supervisor
From Vaus… Today, I’m pleased to announce that I am a candidate for San Diego County County Supervisor, District 2 in the 2020 election. It’s been an honor to serve as Mayor of Poway and I’m proud of my record. My priorities as East County’s Supervisor will be the same as they have been as Mayor: keeping us safe …
CAGOP Chair Race: The Grand Old Party Nationwide Latino Association Endorses…
A conservative Latino’s view on politics… The Grand Old Party Nationwide Latino Association (GOPNLA) is an American political organization that’s honored to play a part in the California Republican Party (CAGOP) race for chairperson. We are a proud organization led by William Del Pilar, our national chair with Piper Dominguez managing day-to-day operations as executive director. Del Pilar’s background as …
Patterson, the Marionette; McCarthy, the Puppet Master and the CAGOP
A conservative Latino’s view on politics… Since 2006, the California Republican Party (CAGOP) has become a running joke with every lopsided defeat. One would think the 2018 midterm beatdown would welcome change. However, current CAGOP leadership is willing to continue digging, taking us down a deeper hole and a new puppet master is emerging. House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy with …
Senator Jones Responds to Governor Newsom’s First State of the State Address
State Capitol – Senator Brian Jones (R-Santee) on Governor Gavin Newsom’s State of the State address: “On the Border – The Governor rightly claimed that illegal border crossings are at a historic low. But instead of simply saying thank you to our federal government, he ratchets up the political rhetoric making a show of recalling our California National Guard and …
The UT Lies. End of Story.
The latest story by the UT continues to reveal that their priority is furthering a political agenda rather than providing professional journalism. On October 8, 2018, I had a working campaign lunch with my staff off-site and on our own time, totaling $146.29 at a restaurant named Cannonball, which happens to be owned by Belmont Park Entertainment. A copy of …
Opinion: Democrat Bill Thwarts Prop. 57, Lets Budding Psychopaths Off Easy (Times of San Diego)
This op-ed was originally published on Times of San Diego, https://timesofsandiego.com/opinion/2019/02/11/democratic-bill-thwarts-prop-57-lets-budding-psychopaths-off-easy/. By Sen. Brian Jones Californians passed Proposition 57 in 2016. Among other things, it established that juvenile criminals, no matter their crime, would only be tried as adults by order of a judge after a fitness hearing. The prosecutor must petition the court and a judge to provide a hearing during …
Voice Politics Report: A Leventhal vs. Zane matchup?
In today’s Voice of SD Politics Report, Andrew Keatts and Scott Lewis ask, “Can Republicans Hold Their Safest SD Seat?”… “As San Diego Republicans wander the wilderness, one of the most frequently cited data points about their predicament is that even their safest seat on the San Diego City Council isn’t all that safe anymore.” The story goes on to …
SDUT: Judge orders 2 days of jail for woman who falsely claimed candidate kissed her
Two days. Two. From the SDUT… “A North County woman who lied about being kissed against her will by a state assembly candidate — a false accusation the candidate said cost him an election win — must spend two days in jail for filing a false report with deputies, a judge decided Tuesday.” Read the article here.
Weichelt opts not to run for City Council
Many insiders considered Robert Weichelt a front runner for the 7th San Diego City Council seat in 2020, should he decide to run. Yet after exploring the possibilities over the last two years, the local realtor and San Carlos resident has decided he won’t pursue the seat, currently held by a term-limited Scott Sherman. “It’s Real Estate that inspires me,” …
LAFCO’s Wilfull Disregard
Guest Commentary: by Lou Russo The right of petition is expressly set out in the First Amendment: “Congress shall make no law … abridging … the right of the people … to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.”— from the First Amendment The petition clause concludes the First Amendment’s ringing enumeration of expressive rights and, in many ways, …
Lorena Gonzalez announces for Sec’y of State
On her Facebook page, the local Dem Assemblywoman announces early… “It’s True: I’m running for Secretary of State! “On Friday afternoon, I filed my statement of intention to run for Secretary of State in 2022. And while I am running for re-election to the Assembly in 2020, I have also begun my campaign for statewide office. “Why so early? “In …
Republicans Call on Gov to Do Better for DD Community
California has been transitioning from residential to community-based care for people with developmental disabilities, with the state is expecting to see substantial cost savings. While Gov. Newsom’s budget proposal diverts that money to pay for other state programs, Republicans want to provide a secure source of funding for some of the most vulnerable people in the state. We are calling on …
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