San Diego Rostra brings back the spirit of public thought and debate that existed in Ancient Rome. The Rostra originates from the word Rostrum, a forum in ancient Rome where citizens would come to voice their thoughts, concerns, and critiques about society.
Superior Court Judge Matthew C. Braner noted yesterday he’s likely to terminate the sexual harassment lawsuit former Metropolitan Transit System (MTS) employee Grecia Figueroa filed against then-County Supervisor Nathan Fletcher, indicating the plaintiff destroyed evidence in the case. Judge Braner wrote that Figueroa “engaged in a pattern of preserving only the evidence she believed was helpful to her case, while …
Just now, I sent the following letter to the U.S. Department of Justice, formally requesting an independent investigation into serious allegations involving San Diego County governance. While these remain allegations, they raise significant concerns about transparency, integrity, and public trust. You can read the original reporting from La Prensa here. Sent to DOJ: I am requesting that the Department of Justice …
La Prensa San Diego reveals internal County email that sheds light on backroom deal that led to County firing its top lawyer this week. Dem Sups fired lawyer as they try to settle lawsuit that implicates new Chair Terra Lawson-Remer. Read it all in La Prensa.
District 1: County Board of Supervisor Special Election Update There are still votes to be counted, but Chula Vista Mayor John McCann has conceded. Imperial Beach Mayor Paloma Aguirre is the newest Supervisor on the County Board. Important points: Both McCann and Aguirre are very anti-gun. Neither candidate was better for us. In fact, if you look at their voting …
Carl DeMaio continues to break grassroots fundraising records and is on pace to hit $10 million in 2026 cycle as part of his Reform California movement that is engaging voters, backing candidates for office and powering ballot measure campaigns. CA State Assemblyman Carl DeMaio is kicking off the 2026 election cycle with a bang – having raised $2.2 million in …
Axios does a fascinating, multi-faceted dive into how “Gen Z’s digital world became a powerful political incubator for the Republican Party in 2024 — a force for persuasion and community building that reshaped the youth vote in astonishing ways.” It is worth reading the four parts… 1. Into the MAGA-verse: What the algorithm feeds Gen Z “If you’d paid attention …
“The left tried to cancel me at the San Diego Union-Tribune,” says Amy Reichert. “They led a coordinated campaign to email the editors of the SDUT to deplatform me from being part of the Community Voices. This article is what they tried and failed to stop.”… Opinion: What state law? Carlsbad schools invite gender activists, lock out parents In a …
By Mason Herron Image: San Diego Rostra Sign up for Mason’s occasional email distributions here! With ballots set to mail to voters in the District 1 County Supervisor’s race next week, I wanted to provide an overview of the money situation across the various vehicles. Candidates and committees had to file a form 460 last week disclosing all spending and …
Charging single-family households for trash pickup is a sneaky cost shift that burdens residents while city leaders sidestep responsibility By Jon Fleischman on Substack Voters in San Diego elected a liberal Democratic Mayor, Todd Gloria, alongside an all-Democratic city council, hoping for progressive leadership. Instead, their reward has been a masterclass in fiscal aberrations. Expenses in the city have skyrocketed: …
San Diego County Supervisor Joel Anderson is pushing to extend the public notice review period for Board of Supervisors agendas. He sent out the following today… Action Needed: Sign Supervisor Anderson’s Petition to Extend the Public Notice Review Period for Board of Supervisors Agendas Public engagement is essential to making sure that County government works for you. The County currently …
Supervisor Terra Lawson-Remer’s State of the County Address was last night. Kelly Davis does an excellent job recapping it in the SDUT: In defiant speech, Lawson-Remer calls for bigger county spending, unity against federal cuts The SDUT reporting notwithstanding, we feel obliged to add some fun nuances to bits of the news, as well as to a few key Lawson-Remer comments. …
Encinitas Union School District in California is under fire for allegedly pushing radical gender ideology in the classroom — with one family’s story turning viral and sparking a federal lawsuit over parental rights. Read the full scoop at IW Features. Controversy Erupts in California School District Over Radical Gender Ideology in Classrooms
San Diego County’s April 8 special election for the District 1 County Supervisor seat is exposing deep cracks in the Democratic Party—and a divided left could open the door for Republican John McCann, the mayor of Chula Vista. Amy Reichert’s commentary in The San Diego Union-Tribune: “The latest skirmish in this battle is a full-scale labor war, splitting unions and …
Ideas have consequences. Want to talk about rights, free trade and defense? Great, but let’s not be hypocritical. How would you respond if a foreign nation violated your rights and bombed your nation’s water systems, sewage and hospitals? Family? See Yemen. Obama. CIA. Famine. Yet we say “How dare the Houthi’s bomb our ships.” How would Americans respond to a …
Last Friday, we saw some pretty interesting television in the final 15 minutes of the Volodymyr Zelenskyy press conference with President Donald, Vice President JD Vance, and Secretary of State Marco Rubio. The visceral reactions, on social media, are revealing. Trump haters are using this as a political wedge and posting “I stand with Ukraine” stickers or talking about how …
Assemblyman Carl DeMaio yesterday announced his bill, AB 567, a “Cap and Cut” plan he says will shield homeowners from massive rate spikes by capping increases for four years while driving down the cost of insurance and reducing wildfire risks. CBS8 coverage… More on the legislation from DeMaio’s website. One of our readers, Dan, added some detailed content in a …
Opposition to Proposed $25 Minimum Wage Mandate San Diego’s economy thrives on a delicate balance between fair wages, job opportunities, and a strong business environment. However, the recently proposed $25 minimum wage mandate in the City of San Diego threatens to disrupt this balance, creating unintended consequences that could harm workers, businesses, and the city as a whole. As a …
Riverside County Sheriff and 2026 California gubernatorial candidate Chad Bianco today announced his endorsement of Kristie Bruce-Lane for California State Senate District 40, citing her commitment to restoring law and order, securing the border, and fighting government waste. “Kristie Bruce-Lane is exactly the kind of fighter we need to break up Sacramento’s echo chamber — someone who will stand up …
State Senate Minority Leader Brian Jones, Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco, and San Diego County Supervisor Joel Anderson will team up with other local leaders next Friday, February 21, 2025, at 10 a.m to announce a Jones-authored bill to overhaul California’s sanctuary state law. At the press conference, Jones will announce the introduction of the legislation, which will prevent local …
I spent a few hours at the home of a friend for a private gathering of politicians and key staffers from both parties. Unbeknownst to me was a City Councilman from the Democrat Party sitting across the table from where I was having a conversation with someone else. After observing our conversation, he asked if he could move closer and …
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