Rather than waiting for the new California $15 state minimum wage law to be phased in over five years, UC Berkeley decided to accelerate its own minimum wage to $15, starting this coming September (2016). Naturally the Progressives celebrated. Shortly after making that decision, the administration announced the layoff of 500 workers, as the school now has a $150 million …
MONOPOLY: Special Election 2016 Edition!
Written by Bob Siegel and originally published by Communities Digital News SAN DIEGO, April 22, 2016 —Five candidates are still in the race for the White House; two Democrats and three Republicans. We’ve seen them in debates. We’ve seen them on news shows. Now, let us watch the most compelling test of all! How would our presidential hopefuls …
Pete Kanelos, RIP
The worst, or maybe the best thing about being Pete Kanelos’ friend was his dedication to the Raiders. Sure, I’ve had other friends who like that team, but in Pete’s case it was a personal badge of pride and honor. Almost as if being able to shove it in his friends’ faces was the real motivation, not so much a …
The copy desk is officially gone
The last bastion of credible journalism no longer exists. The famed copy desk, the last defense before going to print — once known at major metropolitan and many smaller newsrooms as having “the greatest knowledge in the world” sitting around it in the form of intelligent, questioning, incredulous editors — has long been dwindling with the decline of print media. …
CA sheriff spends $761.24 at Costco to solve a $20,000,000 security problem
Here’s an upbeat (if rather bizarre) story from a California jail. When faced with an inmate security problem in the Santa Clara County jail, there was the $20,000,000, two year government solution, and then there was the $761.24, one week Costco solution. Kudos to the sheriff for making the right call, and putting it on her own credit card! But …
Poway City Council Unanimously Rejects SANDAG Sky Gondola Tax
Poway Mayor Steve Vaus deserves praise for raising awareness about the SANDAG tax scheme. He acted on the suggestion to get an up or down vote from the Poway City Council. Last night, Poway rejected the SANDAG tax scheme unanimously. Escondido unanimously rejected the tax a couple of weeks ago. Coronado and Vista have it on their agendas for up …
GASPAR: SANDAG Tax is the Thirty Dollar Frozen Yogurt Cone
I spoke with Encinitas Mayor and County Board of Supervisors candidate Kristin Gaspar today about the SANDAG tax scheme. We are hopeful she can get its support on the Encinitas City Council for an up or down vote– We’d like to smoke out the tax hikers on the City Councils. (FWIW, Kristin Gaspar is opposed to the SANDAG tax scheme). …
Gitsham Raises Five Times More than All Republican Candidates Combined
PRESS RELEASE (San Diego, Calif.) – Today, first quarter FEC filings further solidified Denise Gitsham as the leading Republican congressional candidate in the 52nd District. Gitsham raised five times more than all other Republican candidates in this race, combined. “I’m humbled and grateful for the strong support of district residents, and our shared commitment to the priorities of our community,” …
SANDAG Tax and Spend Republicans #FeelTheHeat
We warned the SANDAG tax and spend Republicans to vote against putting Proposition X on the ballot: Thus, the Republican Party is the “no new taxes” party. Nationally, we ask our federal candidates to sign a pledge to oppose new taxes. Statewide, we ask our statewide and legislative candidates to sign that pledge. Locally, our standing policy is “no new …
“Equal Pay Day” and the 23% gender pay gap myth
“Equal Pay Day” — the day in April when women supposedly have to work before reaching parity with men’s pay — is perhaps the biggest hoax in progressive economics. And that’s saying something! Yet the press seldom looks at the bogus math behind the claim that women make only 77% of what a man makes doing the same job. Even …
Republican Leaders in San Diego County Endorse Ted Cruz for President
Tonight, Senator Ted Cruz will hold a rally for his Presidential campaign at the Town and Country Resort in Mission Valley. Over 3,000 people have registered to attend, many of whom are local Republican leaders. Senator Cruz has been endorsed by the highest ranking Republican in California, Board of Equalization Member Diane Harkey, Assembly Member Marie Waldron and Assembly Member …
Hunter Owes an Explanation
In the event you are wondering if I saw “it,” that answer is, yes. The “it” being the Union-Tribune article describing my Congressman’s multiple violations of campaign finance law. I don’t get it. Hunter is in a safe seat. He was elected by a 40-point margin. He can afford to courageously raise the conservative flag high and inspire by taking …
Republican John Renison Announces 39th Senate District Run
John Renison of Coronado today announced his candidacy for California state Senate. The Republican will square off against Democrat Assemblywoman Toni Atkins (D-San Diego) in the 39th Senate District. The incumbent, Senator Marty Block (D-San Diego), has dropped out of the race. An entrepreneur and family man, the start-up whiz revolutionized shipping with Piggyback Technologies. Piggyback connects people to goods …
Coast News: Escondido Council shows little support for SANDAG proposal, Abed “shreds” the plan
ESCONDIDO — A massive investment proposed by the San Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG) has little support among the City Council. During its regular meeting Wednesday, Mayor Sam Abed shredded the aggressive plan to invest $18.2 billion as part of San Diego Forward, a regional transportation initiative looking toward 2050. Read it all.
San Diego County Gun Owners Announces Second Amendment Celebration Dinner
Please join us, Thursday April 21st, at 6pm aboard the USS Midway for our Second Amendment Celebration Dinner – an event that is sure to be an evening to remember for you and your guests. If you’ve been to one of our dinners, you know what a great event it is – but this year is going to be even …
Republican Party of San Diego County Endorses Randy Voepel for State Assembly
The Republican Party of San Diego County (RPSDC) has endorsed Randy Voepel for the 71st Assembly District. “As Mayor of Santee, Randy Voepel has proven that the limited government policies can work at a local level,” said RPSDC Chairman Tony Krvaric. “Under his leadership, Santee has been a business friendly, fiscally responsible, low crime city that provides high quality amenities and …
Breaking News: Leo Hamel ends campaign for 71st Assembly District
Exclusive to SD Rostra and The DeMaio Report. Carl DeMaio is interviewing Hamel at 5 p.m. about his decision. Statement from Leo Hamel… I entered the race for the 71st State Assembly seat with a genuine desire to make a positive impact in Sacramento for my neighbors and fellow citizens in San Diego. In the last few weeks, I’ve come …
Trump’s Presidential Campaign Looking Like His Business Ventures
I respect Donald J. Trump as an entrepreneur and recognize his strengths; he’s a great start up guy. Trump has had a successful business career by mostly dreaming big, convincing investors/lenders to back up his big dreams, then litigating his long-term equity position after he has to cede control to investors/lenders. Fortunately, business rewards those dreamers for their vision, even …
San Diego pro sports teams — “America’s Finest Losers”
The five reasons why San Diego pro sports teams are perennial losers — in the past, present and particularly in the future. Taxes play a big part in this tradition. San Diego is a great place to play outdoor sports — terrific weather, low humidity, little rain (let alone snow) and no wind. But for a star professional athlete making …
Cronyism vs. Capitalism and Big Business vs. Free Enterprise: A Call to Conservative Courage
by John H. Horst Candidate, California’s 52nd Congressional District As the race for the Republican presidential nomination comes to a head, it occurs to many of us in California that we may likely have a crucial say – something we are not used to with these things usually being wrapped up by our June primary election. Regardless of who gets …
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