This story was reported for the San Diego News Network on May 24, 2010. Nasty campaigning is nothing new. But even by those low standards, things may have gone a bit too far in the Republican congressional primary. At least that’s what the candidates themselves seem to be implying – with one even announcing his intention to sue another for… Read more →
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California Budget Crisis Diaries: Schwarzenegger the Destroyer
This story was reported for the San Diego News Network on May 20, 2010. It’s been a week since Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger introduced his May Revise and Californians have wasted no time in offering their opinions on his proposal to close the $19 billion deficit and the man himself. In this edition of CBCD, I’ll focus on the swarm of… Read more →
GLT’s financial missteps show ‘a business in trouble’
This story was reported for the San Diego News Network on May 19, 2010. Mikey Rox, a New York City freelance writer, was owed $600 when he stopped submitting his articles to San Diego’s Gay & Lesbian Times in February 2009. That represented a year’s worth of work. Rox says he tried contacting the magazine’s publisher Michael Portantino and associate… Read more →
Campaign Corral: A dirty 53rd congressional race
This story was reported for the San Diego News Network on May 18, 2010. On tap for the Campaign Corral this week are independent campaigns that are still breathing, and a recap on what’s happening in the 53rd Congressional race. Normally, I begin CC by featuring a race in which I ask the candidates a nonpolitical question. The featured race,… Read more →
California Budget Crisis Diaries: Schwarzenegger graduated!
This story was reported for the San Diego News Network on May 13, 2010. California is near the end of its fiscal year, and though budget cuts have already affected nearly everyone, the sun may not be coming out anytime soon. At least, that’s what some experts say but we’ll find out on Friday when Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger releases his… Read more →
Campaign Corral: Sheriff candidate talks tips; endorsements galore
This story was reported for the San Diego News Network on May 11, 2010. We’re less than three weeks away from primaries that will eliminate tons of candidates. Though some campaigns seem to be getting hotter, some candidates seem to have given up already. With that said, I’m only going to touch on the candidates and campaigns that appear to… Read more →
Leading gay publication misleads its advertisers
This story was reported for the San Diego News Network on May 11, 2010. One of San Diego’s oldest gay and lesbian print publications has been misleading its advertisers with false circulation numbers and at the same time racking up debt, according to information obtained by San Diego News Network (SDNN.com) and San Diego Gay & Lesbian News (SDGLN.com). In… Read more →
Out of control: Men have few reliable options for birth control
This story was reported for the San Diego News Network on May 10, 2010. Fifty years ago, the Food and Drug Administration approved the birth control pill for women — but why isn’t there one for men yet? Today, more than 100 million women worldwide and 12 million U.S. women may be asking themselves that question. Experts say there are… Read more →
California Budget Crisis Diaries: Is Lockyer BS-ing to save the state?
This story was reported for the San Diego News Network on May 6, 2010. As education activists plan another protest, California treasurer Bill Lockyer is rallying for the state’s faltering credit rating. Lockyer’s inquiry: California treasurer Bill Lockyer is wondering if a few banks are teaming up against the state. According to Reuters, a letter by Lockyer was sent to… Read more →
Campaign Corral: Weaver unravels, Alvarez digs Juanes jams
This story was reported for the San Diego News Network on May 4, 2010. I probably should have taken my kickboxing class after my phone call with Congressional candidate Mason C. Weaver, as I couldn’t envision anyone to punch. Oh well, I’ll have motivation in tomorrow’s class. So this week’s Campaign Corral includes info on Weaver’s campaign signs violating a… Read more →