For years, Portland, Oregon has laid claim to the largest number of breweries and brewpubs of any city in the United States. That honor will soon pass to San Diego. Though it went unreported, sometime this spring the City of San Diego matched “beer fortified” Portland for the total number of breweries and brewpubs (60). Based upon the pending ABC …
LATimes: Labor fears setback as Supreme Court hears case on union dues, fees
“The U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to hear a California challenge to the financing of public-sector unions sent fear through organized labor Tuesday, with the threat that the justices could blunt one of the state’s most powerful political forces. “If Orange County teacher Rebecca Friedrichs wins her case against the California Teachers Assn., it could prompt an exodus of members and …
PAC Supporting Faulconer Raises $600,000 in June
Press Release Communities United for Tomorrow’s Economy, a new political action committee supporting the re-election of Mayor Kevin Faulconer, raised $600,000 in the first month since its formation. The committee is a coalition of local business associations, sponsored by the San Diego Regional Chamber of Commerce and the Lincoln Club of San Diego County. “We are committed to ensuring our …
Assemblyman Jones Reflects on Freedom as America Celebrates Independence Day
SACRAMENTO, CA – Assemblyman Jones (R-Santee) today released an “Are You Kidding Me?” segment reflecting on the freedoms we have as Americans as Independence Day approaches. According to the First in Freedom Index, based on state fiscal policy, education, regulations, and health care, California ranks 48th, making it one of the least free states in the country. Assemblyman Jones says, …
The Supreme Court is like a box of chocolates…
Noted in a few articles and shared on social media at a high rate the last few days… The Supreme Court ruling on gay marriage constitutionally means that concealed carry gun permits allowed in one state must then make such permits legally obtainable in all other states. Those arguing this are thinking logically. Shame on them.
The little-known but unsurprising growth of private firefighting companies in America
Click for a very interesting website about PRIVATE fire fighting companies in America. Private Firefighting In the U.S. Private firefighting is a rapidly growing industry. Yes, private firefighters make up just 4.3 percent of the nation’s total firefighters, but this is an industry on the verge of catching fire because of a growing trend toward privatization. According to a 2012 …
Here’s some monster new/higher taxes that California politicians are anxious to impose
Below is a pretty good summation of the major potential California tax increases now being proposed by Sacramento politicians. Here’s a link to even more proposed CA state taxes. And there’s a link below to “Californians AGAINST Higher Taxes” — seeking funds, of course. While my grassroots taxpayer group San Diego Tax Fighters has joined their coalition opposing this potential avalanche of …
Getting Into the Weeds Part I: Don’t Sanction Criminality
This op-ed originally appeared in the Press Enterprise Imagine you have a business, such as a restaurant, retail establishment or auto dealership. Then imagine that you can only accept cash and cannot retain financial records or bank accounts because they could be seized by the federal government. Would you expect the state of California to accept your estimate of sales, …
Understanding Justice Roberts on Obamacare
Guest Commentary by Jason Jackson Chief Justice John Roberts is taking a lot of heat from conservatives over his rulings on Obamacare, but amidst these lost legal battles the Chief may actually be laying the ground work for winning a broader war. Consider first the decision issued Thursday in King v. Burwell. Roberts, writing for the Court, concluded that federal …
Overseas manufacturing jobs “reshored” to the U.S. seldom end up in California
Recently there’s been a nationwide effort to get some overseas manufacturing jobs “reshored” to the United States, apparently with modest success. But California has received only 2.4% of those jobs — a pretty dismal result. It’s particularly distressing when one considers that CA holds 12.18% of the nation’s population. That means that, per capita, on average the other 49 states …
Assemblyman Jones Calls on Democrats to Fast Track Water Projects
Democrats Forcing Californians to Reduce Shower Times, “Are You Kidding Me?” SACRAMENTO, CA – Assemblyman Jones (R-Santee) today released an “Are You Kidding Me?” segment highlighting the misplaced priorities of Legislative Democrats regarding the water crisis. In November 2014, California voters approved Proposition 1, the water bond, which allocated $7.5 billion to various water projects throughout the state including $2.7 …
City Attorney candidate needs a good writer…
The list of 2016 city attorney candidates in San Diego so far includes Gil Cabrera, Rafael Castellanos, Mara Elliott and Robert Hickey. It’s not too early to take a look at what they’re saying about themselves. Which one needs a solid writer? My initial looksee says it’s Elliott, who declares on her Facebook page: “I’m running for City Attorney to …
Fans urge City of San Diego to file antitrust lawsuit against NFL
Guest Column by Boltman My name is Dan Jauregui. I am a very dedicated and passionate Chargers fan born and raised in San Diego, and I would like to take a minute of your time to express the concerns of loyal San Diego Chargers fans. In light of the current circumstances, surrounding negotiations between the City of San Diego and …
Fighting back in Carlsbad: Ballot measure to allow recreational, indoor gun ranges in industrial zones
Guest Column by Michael A. Schwartz In case you missed it last week, Tommy Knepper and I were on Carl DeMaio’s KOGO 600AM radio show to announce the formation of a committee and ballot measure in the city of Carlsbad that will secure a permit for Lisa Gunther’s indoor gun range! Listen to the replay. Politicians are attacking our Second …
Update! … Rallying San Diego for World Cup Victory
Update, June 21… MAYOR KEVIN L. FAULCONER CITY OF SAN DIEGO NEWS RELEASE Petco Park’s Park at the Park to Show 2015 FIFA Women’s World Cup USA vs. Colombia Match Mayor and Padres Announce Public Viewing Will Be Free of Charge San Diego, CA – The San Diego Padres and Mayor Kevin Faulconer today announced that Petco Park’s Park at …
Uber Ruling Illustrates How Government Ruins Good Things
With the recent ruling from the California Labor Commission declaring that Uber’s drivers must be treated as W-2 employees, California residents will have front-row seats to watch government ruin innovation and a thriving market. While many costs created by government go unnoticed, the inevitable hike in prices and decline in services will be an eye-opening experience for millions of Uber customers. Uber’s …
Assemblyman Jones Highlights Importance of Local Control for Water Agencies
Sacramento over-reaching on your local water agencies, “Are You Kidding Me?” SACRAMENTO, CA – Assemblyman Jones (R-Santee) today highlights the importance of local control for water agencies after a Sacramento Bee article detailed a budget plan by Governor Brown and Democratic leadership to allow the State Water Board to consolidate water agencies without any public input. “A budget trailer bill …
Japanese reluctantly avoiding California to move businesses to Texas
Historically Japanese executives and their companies has been much more comfortable concentrating in California on the Pacific Rim rather than the “inland” and East Coast states. We have a small but successful Japanese population dating back generations. CA is not considered a prejudiced state for Asians. The Japanese have surely felt particularly out of place in the South. Apparently that …
Dolezal, Jenner, facts and feelings
Originally published by Communities Digital News SAN DIEGO, June 16, 2015 —One day after resigning as president of the NAACP’s Spokane, Wash., branch, Rachel Dolezal finally decided to explain her claim to be black, a claim recently challenged by white biological parents. Her explanation was as clear as mud. In an interview on “The Today Show” with Matt Lauer, Dolezal insisted she …
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