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 →
Category: California Politics
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 →
California Budget Crisis Diaries: School funding sucks in Cali
This story was reported for the San Diego News Network on April 29, 2010. Worried Californians, a promise from our very own governor and a look at “wasteful” spending in California make up this edition of California Budget Crisis Diaries. Here’s your dose of CBCD to fulfill your healthy addiction. School funding: A new poll shows Californians believe they aren’t… Read more →
Campaign Corral: Politicians on the rack
This story was reported for the San Diego News Network on April 27, 2010. In a perfect world, politicians would choose their own punishments for their shady dealings, right? Well, these politicians have yet to enter the Hall of Shame, but if they ever should, they’ve answered (well, somewhat answered) the winning question in the last edition of Campaign Corral.… Read more →
California Budget Crisis Diaries: Bitter students take it to the Capitol
This story was reported for the San Diego News Network on April 22, 2010. It’s down to the wire, almost. Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger is expected to release his proposed budget for next fiscal year in the coming weeks and while lawmakers pitch ideas — students continue to show their angst toward them. But wait, it’s an election year too, so… Read more →
Campaign Corral: Politicos tackle LT’s departure
This story was reported for the San Diego News Network on April 20, 2010. Americans are more than five weeks away from the June primaries and some races seem to be getting heated while others still seem non-existent. Here’s your Tuesday lowdown with the details on races which have been sending info in for Campaign Corral. For those which haven’t… Read more →
Protesters, Fiorina say they’ve ‘had enough’ this Tax Day
This story was reported for the San Diego News Network on April 15, 2010. Hundreds of angry San Diego taxpayers protested federal and state governments “overspending” Thursday. More than 10 countywide anti-tax rallies and protests were planned, one organized by local and state officials on the San Diego harbor. County Supervisor Bill Horn, City Councilmember Carl DeMaio, California Republican Chair… Read more →
California Budget Crisis Diaries: Poor Californians pay more taxes
This story was reported for the San Diego News Network on April 15, 2010. It’s a study-heavy California Budget Crisis Diaries entry. First there are studies from the California Budget Project, then there’s a study by The Associated Press — both are sure to make you ponder the $20 billion-plus budget hole further. Let’s start with the study on taxes… Read more →
Campaign Corral: Happy Chula Vistans, Weaver’s first bill
This story was reported for the San Diego News Network on April 13, 2010. In an effort to allow voters to see a more personable side of candidates rather than the side that’s already advertised on their Web sites, I’ve decided to feature one race in each edition of Campaign Corral and ask the candidates in the particular race a… Read more →
Coffee Party Movement makes its way to San Diego
This story was reported for the San Diego News Network on April 9, 2010. Coffee or tea? A new movement is giving Americans the option. In response to the growing Tea Party movement, one woman created the Coffee Party, which has thousands of members across the nation, including 120 in San Diego. “We’ve only been around for two months and… Read more →