http://www.redcounty.com/ Grassroots Politics from the Center-Right en Copyright 2008 http://www.sixapart.com/movabletype/ http://www.rssboard.org/rss-specification From The Los Angeles Times:School boards are prodded to take a stance in gay marriage debateSome trustees want their panels to take a public stand on Proposition 8, the initiative that would ban same-sex unions in California. Others say social issues don't belong in that forum.When it comes to political views, Jim Gibson of Vista and Mike Katz-Lacabe of San Leandro are at opposite ends of the spectrum.Gibson, 54, a father of four, is a conservative and an evangelical Christian; Katz-Lacabe, 40, describes his politics as "hippie-liberal-granola."But the two men have a bond: Both are school board members in small http://www.redcounty.com/sandiego/2008/08/oceanside-city-council-candida/ http://www.redcounty.com/sandiego/2008/08/oceanside-city-council-candida/ California Politics Jim Gibson Jim Kelly Kim Densel Mike Katz-Lacabe Ray Davis Tue, 19 Aug 2008 15:33:37 -0800 http://www.redcounty.com/sandiego/2008/08/jerome-stocks-endorsed-by-san/ http://www.redcounty.com/sandiego/2008/08/jerome-stocks-endorsed-by-san/ 2008 Campaigns San Diego Politics Jerome Stocks Tue, 19 Aug 2008 15:01:29 -0800 This morning's editorial..... Release the documents Aguirre must comply with open-records law City Attorney Mike Aguirre likes to portray himself as a champion of open government. Yet, when it comes to releasing records from his own office, Aguirre is downright contemptuous of California's Public Records Act. Don't take our word for it. Consider the ruling of Superior Court Judge David Oberholtzer, who has ordered Aguirre to comply with the law and release documents requested by Judith Copeland, a San Diego attorney who is seeking a variety of public records from the City Attorney's Office. In an unusually stern ruling directed http://www.redcounty.com/sandiego/2008/08/ut-aguirre-needs-to-release-do/ http://www.redcounty.com/sandiego/2008/08/ut-aguirre-needs-to-release-do/ San Diego Media San Diego Politics Mike Aguirre Tue, 19 Aug 2008 11:36:04 -0800 From Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger: Gov. Schwarzenegger Hosts Roundtable to Collaborate with Federal Secretaries on National Priorities for Border RegionToday at the XXVI Annual Border Governors Conference (BGC) at Universal Studios Hollywood, Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger hosted a roundtable discussion with border governors and secretaries from the U.S. and Mexico to discuss border region priorities and follow up on commitments made during previous delegation visits. Federal secretaries participating included U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Michael Chertoff, U.S. Department of the Interior Secretary Dirk Kempthorne, Mexican Interior Secretary Juan Camilo Mouriño and Mexican Environment and Natural Resources Secretary Juan Rafael Elvira."Our federal partners are http://www.redcounty.com/sandiego/2008/08/gov-schwarzenegger-hosts-round/ http://www.redcounty.com/sandiego/2008/08/gov-schwarzenegger-hosts-round/ California Politics Arnold Schwarzenegger Dirk Kempthorne George Bush Henry Paulson Michael Chertoff Tue, 19 Aug 2008 11:34:44 -0800 From The Joe Sheffo for Encinitas City Council Campaign:Sheffo Will Not Seek Public Employee Union EndorsementsJoe Sheffo, candidate for Encinitas City Council, today announced that he will not seek or accept endorsements from any public employee unions."I think that voters have had enough of candidates who promise the world to public employee unions in order to get an endorsement while people working in the private sector, especially the self-employed, struggle to finance not just their own retirements but, often times, their health coverage as well."My family has a long history of public service, but I think it's time to end http://www.redcounty.com/sandiego/2008/08/sheffo-will-not-seek-public-em/ http://www.redcounty.com/sandiego/2008/08/sheffo-will-not-seek-public-em/ San Diego Politics Joe Sheffo Tue, 19 Aug 2008 11:27:44 -0800 From The California Progress Report By Bill Cavala:Anti-Democratic Republicans Run Roughshod Over the Principle of 'Majority' RuleWhen you begin with the premise that all men are created "equal", it follows that the only just decision-making mechanism counts each for one and no more than one. A majority, in a democracy, because it contains "more equals", has a moral right to make decisions for all.Our Constitution's bill of rights provides "checks" on the majority by putting certain actions beyond the provenance of government. But in the ordinary actions of government, majorities should rule.In the 1930's, in the midst of the great http://www.redcounty.com/sandiego/2008/08/cavala-no-more-23-to-pass-a-bu/ http://www.redcounty.com/sandiego/2008/08/cavala-no-more-23-to-pass-a-bu/ California Politics Tue, 19 Aug 2008 10:58:33 -0800 Today's top stories from sunny San Diego:Conserve or we'll do it for you, state says -- NCTConserve water or the government will do it for you. That's the blunt message of Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger's plan for improving California's water supply, which went on the road for a series of community meetings Monday.Yes on A campaign contributions top $600k -- NCTA sluggish economy has not kept backers of Proposition A, Tri-City Medical Center's $589 million bond measure, from piling up cash.Doctors' beliefs don't trump gays' civil rights, court rules -- SDUTThe California Supreme Court decision yesterday that doctors can't use their http://www.redcounty.com/sandiego/2008/08/san-diego-news-roundup-august-17/ http://www.redcounty.com/sandiego/2008/08/san-diego-news-roundup-august-17/ News Roundup -- 2008 Tue, 19 Aug 2008 08:35:03 -0800 http://www.redcounty.com/sandiego/2008/08/just-one-thought-for-emerald-h/ http://www.redcounty.com/sandiego/2008/08/just-one-thought-for-emerald-h/ Mon, 18 Aug 2008 18:37:15 -0800 FlashReport had it first and is tracking the matter. From Cap Weekly... Parra kicked out of Capitol office after budget vote (published Monday, August 18, 2008) Assemblywoman Nicole Parra, D-Hanford, has been evicted from her Capitol office space today by the Assembly Democratic leadership. The move came one day after Parra failed to vote for her own party's budget proposal. That proposal needed 54 votes -- the two-thirds majority needed to pass a budget in California -- but got only 45 votes. The vote came after four hours of debate during a special Sunday session. Assembly Speaker Karen Bass, D-Los http://www.redcounty.com/sandiego/2008/08/from-the-free-speech-departmen/ http://www.redcounty.com/sandiego/2008/08/from-the-free-speech-departmen/ California Politics Mon, 18 Aug 2008 14:02:26 -0800 http://www.redcounty.com/sandiego/2008/08/save-the-date-fletcher-for-ass/ http://www.redcounty.com/sandiego/2008/08/save-the-date-fletcher-for-ass/ Save the Dates Nathan Fletcher Mon, 18 Aug 2008 09:23:18 -0800 Today's top stories from sunny San Diego:Issues swirl around proposed dams -- SDUTRon Jacobsma shifts his boat into idle, stopping to float right where he wants to see another dam rise across the San Joaquin River. Evidence from search inadmissible, judge says -- SDUTGuns, ammunition and cash seized in an improper traffic search can't be used as evidence in the trial of a Lakeside man charged with killing his real estate agent, a judge ruled Friday. CCDC seeks public input on what it wants in leader -- SDUTThe Centre City Development Corp. will hold a discussion Wednesday on what the http://www.redcounty.com/sandiego/2008/08/san-diego-news-roundup-august-16/ http://www.redcounty.com/sandiego/2008/08/san-diego-news-roundup-august-16/ News Roundup -- 2008 Mon, 18 Aug 2008 08:38:42 -0800 Just in from Jan Goldsmith.... GOLDSMITH CHALLENGES AGUIRRE ON PUBLIC RECORDS ACT VIOLATION (San Diego , CA. - August 18, 2008) Superior Court Judge Jan Goldsmith today called for a complete disclosure of City Attorney Michael Aguirre's role in disobeying the law -- what Mr. Aguirre was told about the law by the deputy involved and what instructions he gave to the deputy. On Friday, Superior Court Judge David Oberholtzer found that the city attorney had violated the California Public Records Act in failing to permit public review of documents requested by Judith Copeland. Judge Oberholtzer found the city attorney's http://www.redcounty.com/sandiego/2008/08/goldsmith-aguirre-needs-to-fes/ http://www.redcounty.com/sandiego/2008/08/goldsmith-aguirre-needs-to-fes/ 2008 Campaigns San Diego Politics Jan Goldsmith Mike Aguirre Mon, 18 Aug 2008 08:24:55 -0800 From The Joe Sheffo for Encinitas City Council Campaign:Assemblyman Anderson Endorses Sheffo for Encinitas City CouncilJoe Sheffo, candidate for Encinitas City Council, today received the endorsement of Assemblyman Joel Anderson (R-El Cajon)."There are few elected officials I respect as much as Assemblyman Anderson. His commitment to low taxes, limited government, and the free market, combined with his unrelenting drive and passion, are an inspiration to any candidate," said Sheffo."It is important that we have qualified citizens like Joe Sheffo in office to protect the public interest," Anderson said in his endorsement statement. "Our state needs leaders like him who have http://www.redcounty.com/sandiego/2008/08/assemblyman-anderson-endorses/ http://www.redcounty.com/sandiego/2008/08/assemblyman-anderson-endorses/ 2008 Campaigns San Diego Politics Sun, 17 Aug 2008 09:11:58 -0800 http://www.redcounty.com/sandiego/2008/08/save-the-date-join-assemblyman-2/ http://www.redcounty.com/sandiego/2008/08/save-the-date-join-assemblyman-2/ Save the Dates Martin Garrick Sun, 17 Aug 2008 09:05:34 -0800 http://www.redcounty.com/sandiego/2008/08/san-diego-news-roundup-august-15/ http://www.redcounty.com/sandiego/2008/08/san-diego-news-roundup-august-15/ News Roundup -- 2008 Sun, 17 Aug 2008 08:40:52 -0800 http://www.redcounty.com/sandiego/2008/08/san-diego-news-roundup-august-14/ http://www.redcounty.com/sandiego/2008/08/san-diego-news-roundup-august-14/ News Roundup -- 2008 Sat, 16 Aug 2008 07:16:37 -0800 http://www.redcounty.com/sandiego/2008/08/who-might-surf-an-obama-wave/ http://www.redcounty.com/sandiego/2008/08/who-might-surf-an-obama-wave/ 2008 Campaigns Making of the President McCain non-partisan Obama San Diego voter turnout Fri, 15 Aug 2008 12:19:55 -0800 From The San Diego Union-Tribune:Truth and justice, comic-book style Barack Obama and John McCain have a few things in common with Batman and Superman. They engage in epic struggles, fight for what they believe is right and could possibly one day have the fate of the world in their hands.They'll also soon star in their own comic books.IDW Publishing, a San Diego-based publisher of comic books and graphic novels, is working on comic books that will tell the life stories of the two presidential contenders. The books, "Presidential Material," will cost $3.99 and go on sale Oct. 8 in comic http://www.redcounty.com/sandiego/2008/08/in-good-company/ http://www.redcounty.com/sandiego/2008/08/in-good-company/ Making of the President Barack Obama John McCain Fri, 15 Aug 2008 06:52:05 -0800 Today's top stories from sunny San Diego:'Green' developer has lower-cost proposal to rebuild City Hall -- SDUTThe numbers are in: Gerding Edlen, the cutting-edge "green" developer from Oregon, has the lower-cost proposal to rebuild San Diego's City Hall.Democrats, colleagues lend councilman support -- SDUTTuesday was a great day for Steve Castañeda. Castañeda is the Chula Vista councilman who was acquitted in April of perjury charges related to accusations that he used his position to seek free rent or a reduced price on a condominium. Chicken challenges Bilbray on debates -- SDUTOn Tuesday, a nearly 6-foot-tall chicken delivered the following letter http://www.redcounty.com/sandiego/2008/08/san-diego-news-roundup-august-13/ http://www.redcounty.com/sandiego/2008/08/san-diego-news-roundup-august-13/ News Roundup -- 2008 Fri, 15 Aug 2008 06:43:36 -0800 http://www.redcounty.com/sandiego/2008/08/atkins-getting-hitched/ http://www.redcounty.com/sandiego/2008/08/atkins-getting-hitched/ Thu, 14 Aug 2008 19:55:07 -0800 A couple days ago I mentioned there was an teacher's union ad running against Republican 78th Assembly District. Here's the video: http://www.redcounty.com/sandiego/2008/08/the-california-teachers-union/ http://www.redcounty.com/sandiego/2008/08/the-california-teachers-union/ John McCann Thu, 14 Aug 2008 12:44:25 -0800 http://www.redcounty.com/sandiego/2008/08/bilbray-statement-on-border-in/ http://www.redcounty.com/sandiego/2008/08/bilbray-statement-on-border-in/ Thu, 14 Aug 2008 11:31:26 -0800 Rep. Brian Bilbray (CA-50), Chairman of the Immigration Reform Caucus, will be a guest on the Michael Reagan Show today at 4:20 p.m. (PST) to discuss illegal immigration. To listen live you can visit www.reagan.com. http://www.redcounty.com/sandiego/2008/08/bilbray-on-mike-reagan-show-to/ http://www.redcounty.com/sandiego/2008/08/bilbray-on-mike-reagan-show-to/ Thu, 14 Aug 2008 11:28:12 -0800 As reported over and over in Red County San Diego, embattled Republican Chula Vista Councilman Steve Castaneda has been considering a change of partisan affiliation for some time. Most local people thought he would probably become a "Decline to State" sometime over the summer and run as independent. Not so. Recently Castaneda re-registered as a Democrat. Castaneda is being challanged for his council seat by local realtor Republican Scott Vinson. In the June Primary, Vinson beat Castaneda by a narrow margin (Vinson 7,979/Castaneda 7,911/Aguilar 5,544/Moriarty 3,539). Considering the candidates, the November General is expected to be brutal. http://www.redcounty.com/sandiego/2008/08/chula-vista-councilman-castane/ http://www.redcounty.com/sandiego/2008/08/chula-vista-councilman-castane/ Thu, 14 Aug 2008 11:00:00 -0800 http://www.redcounty.com/sandiego/2008/08/the-red-county-interview-serie/ http://www.redcounty.com/sandiego/2008/08/the-red-county-interview-serie/ Thu, 14 Aug 2008 08:28:25 -0800