SACRAMENTO

Sacramento News Roundup - May 20, 2008

Tue, 20 May 2008 08:04:51 -0800

Johnson agreed to pay teen girl $230,000, draft of document shows

City Council to ponder Memorial Day flag display

Dickinson launches sales-tax drive to beef up anti-gang programs

More Businesses May Leave Westfield Plaza

Capitol News Roundup - May 20, 2008

Tue, 20 May 2008 07:56:09 -0800

CalChamber Releases 2008 'Job Killer' List -

California ethics agency expands disclosure on politicians' expenses

Analyst: Lottery plan off target

Harvey Milk Day bill advances

Watching Assembly 10

Mon, 19 May 2008 18:51:05 -0800

So I've been watching Assembly District 10 and it's not been what I thought it would be. Former Supervisor Jack Sieglock and Mayor Jack Sander were going to be the big dogs, staffer Paul Hegyi a blip. But like many of the readers I've seen the mail and I think I'm going to make a call: it is a free for all. I'm starting to think Sieglock was bluffing on his money. Sander is about what I expected. Hegyi is running a strong campaign, and it looks like the independent expenditures are with him. Today I heard a number of times Sander has an illegal immigration issue... althought I HAVE NO MEANS OF SAYING IF THIS IS TRUE OR FALSE. I'll post some campaign literature when I learn how.

Capitol News Roundup - May 19, 2008

Mon, 19 May 2008 12:20:07 -0800

Governor's lottery plan could hurt school funding, analyst says

Voter registration deadline today for June 3 primary

Report: Legislators getting richer

Governor's climate goals face hostile environment

Sacramento News Roundup - May 19, 2008

Mon, 19 May 2008 11:58:24 -0800

GOP rivals tout conservative credentials in 10th Assembly Disrict

Sacramento County Looking At Tax To Combat Gangs

Expansion of Sacramento International Airport approved

Candidates' views: Sacramento County Board of Education

Thank you for the Opportunity

Mon, 19 May 2008 08:33:38 -0800

First of all, let me say what an honor it is to become a member of the Red County Team. I hope that I can live up to the standard my colleagues have set for me. I have found Red County to be a useful source of information and entertainment when it comes to center right politics in California. I pledge to work to ensure that Red County Sacramento plays an instrumental role in taking this blog to the next level.

For those of you who have not yet had the opportunity to read any of my stuff... Where the heck have you been? Just kidding.... Maybe....

I think that the name of my blog pretty much sums it all up. "The Home of Uncommon Sense" is where I comment on faith, family, politics and culture; trying to bring to them a little of what I call "Uncommon Sense". I call it uncommon, because as I am sure you are aware, common sense in not all that common.

As far as my politics, I consider myself a Christian conservative, right-wing black radical. (I know- a bit of an oxymoron. But I is who I is...) I cannot claim to have been a Republican all my life. However, I have always been relatively conservative. Like most blacks who grow up in urban settings, I always thought I was supposed to be a Democrat. That's just how it was. But as I got older and actually started to use my head for something besides a hat rack, I realized that the values of the Democrat party were profoundly different than the values I was raised with.

Since my conversion back in the early 90's I have been dedicated to exposing the hypocrisy of the left and trying to help free my fellow Americans from the bondage of psychological slavery that is the liberal mindset. More recently, I have also taken to debating my fellow GOPer's who have formed the "Anything to Win" wing of the Republican Party and are systematically working to undermine the core conservative values that attracted me to our party in the first place.

In case you haven't noticed yet, I like to debate; not so much because I enjoy being disagreeable. Rather, I believe that the great American experiment is at a major crossroad. Furthermore, I fear that the direction that the left would have us go will spell the end of us as a free and prosperous nation.

So, I hope you enjoy the fireworks and feel free to join in the debate. I only ask that you be respectful in your disagreement, accurate in your arguments and passionate in your advocacy. Anything less would be disappointing.

Red County Goes Under the Dome and All Around Sacramento

Fri, 16 May 2008 21:49:18 -0800

There are many political blogs out there. We all know that, and we know that blogs continue to become an important medium for political insiders and the public at large to get their political news.

A lot of blogs try to cover California politics and do a fine job. But if there is anyplace in California that needs the special focus, the insight, and all from a Center-Right perspective, it is Sacramento.

Wherever Red County goes, we quickly become the place for the best insight and inside scoops. Covering Sacramento from the Red County perspective is interesting, because you have both the Capitol news and the local political news of the Sacramento market, which is, after all, the 4th largest media market in California covering over 3 million people.

Red County Sacramento will give you the best of both. Whether it is the latest news from the" Under the Dome," the real deal on the Sacramento Mayor's race, or the latest policy news from cities and counties around the Sacramento region, Red County Sacramento will quickly become your best source for the best info.

The most powerful currency for insiders is information. You'll get the info you need at Red County Sacramento. This is gonna be fun!

Craig DeLuz Named Editor of RC Sacramento

Fri, 16 May 2008 18:01:51 -0800

After a considerable search, Red County has selected Craig DeLuz as the editor of the new Red County Sacramento blog (Click here to view Craig's bio). As editor, Craig will set the tone, guide the discussion, and wrangle the herd of cats that will be the RC Sacramento blogpen of editorial contributors.

Craig was selected for both his experience as a Sacramento insider AND his extensive track record of political blogging. With a blog archive that stretches back nearly 4 years over on his personal blog, The Home of Uncommon Sense, Craig understands the daily responsibility of bringing quality content to political enthusiasts . His thoughtful his analysis, commentary, and insight about the issues of the day will be a welcome addition to the Red County network of political blogs.

Everyone at Red County enthusiastically welcomes Craig and we look forward to his work on Red County Sacramento.

Please send inquiries about becoming an editorial contributor to sacramento@redcounty.com.

Support Red County Sacramento

Fri, 16 May 2008 12:35:49 -0800

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Many advertising opportunities are available and your generous support will directly impact our ability to expand our network into new areas. In the coming weeks, the advertising on the Red County Sacramento blog will be completely localized. For more information, please contact Argie Frudakis at argie@redcounty.com.