This story was reported for Patch on Dec. 12, 2012. The Colorado River won’t be able to support the growing population of Western states including California, says a federal study released Wednesday. The study—conducted by the U.S. Department of the Interior’s Bureau of Reclamation over the course of three years—says the river will be an estimated 3.2 million acre-feet short… Read more →
Category: Politics
Feinstein: Obama and Romney Both Wrong on Greatest Threat to America
This story was reported for Patch on Oct. 23, 2012. Contrary to what Barack Obama and Mitt Romney said in Monday night’s debate, the greatest threat to America is cyber-attack, says Sen. Dianne Feinstein. The 79-year-old senator—who visited San Diego on Tuesday—told a group of about 200 business and community leaders that it’s “imperative” Congress pass a cyber-security bill. “The… Read more →
Filing Snafu May Jeopardize Grosch’s Term Limits Effort
This story was reported for Patch on Dec. 23, 2011. The effort to place term limits on a 2012 ballot may be in jeopardy due to a possible error in the filing, Councilman Dave Grosch said at Tuesday’s City Council meeting. Grosch, who led the Term Limits Committee, told Powegians that he resubmitted the petition on Tuesday after certain required… Read more →
2 Poway Officials—City Attorney and Redevelopment Services Director—Resign on Same Day
This story was reported for Patch on Feb. 16, 2011. Lisa Foster, city attorney, and Dena Fuentes, director of redevelopment services, both resigned from their positions Monday. Both women have worked with the city since 2006. Though both resignations coincided, City Manager Penny Riley said they are unrelated and that city business will not be affected. The position held by… Read more →
San Diego Tea Party Protesters Blast Democrats for Golf Fundraiser During Budget Crisis
This story was reported for Patch on Mar. 25, 2011. A group of Tea Party protesters blasted the California Democratic Party on Friday for hosting its annual Pro Tem Cup fundraiser while the state is in economic despair. The protest—which took place outside of Poway’s on Friday —attracted about 20 locals, most of whom are members of the Patriot Coalition… Read more →
Rally Protests Against Closure of Health Care Center, Medi-Cal Cuts
This story was reported for Patch on Nov. 9, 2011. More than 100 rallied outside Tuesday protesting budget cuts that would force the closure of 274 adult day health care (ADHC) centers, affecting 35,000 elderly and disabled Californians. The rally, one of many held in California in recent days, asks state leaders to re-consider their decision to reduce Medi-Cal funding,… Read more →
California Budget Crisis Diaries: Pay the bills by screwing education
This story was reported for the San Diego News Network on June 3, 2010. It’s that time again, California. It’s time for us to bake in the sun while those who we elected into office figure out how to close yet another budget deficit by fiscal year’s end. That’s right, lawmakers have 28 days to figure out how to close… Read more →
Mayor’s Office releases public records 8 months after requested
This story was reported for the San Diego News Network on June 3, 2010. Good news — or, just one of those “gosh, finally” moments: After waiting for more than eight months, the office of San Diego Mayor Jerry Sanders finally released public records to San Diego News Network. To be exact, it has been eight months and 17 days.… Read more →
Unfiltered: Salas slugs it out for South Bay district seat
This story was reported for the San Diego News Network on June 2, 2010. It’s one of the most contentious political races South Bay has ever seen. Millions have been poured into the contest to fill State Sen. Denise Ducheny’s seat in the 40th District by either Assemblymember Mary Salas or former Assemblymember Juan Vargas. There’s been plenty of spiteful… Read more →
Tweeting your way into elected office
This story was reported for the San Diego News Network on June 1, 2010. Forget knocking on doors, hanging signs and mass phone-banking, if you’re not Tweeting your campaign message or friending your constituents on Facebook, you may be S-O-L. In other words: If you’re considering a run for office, consider your “net-roots” first. At least, that’s what experts say.… Read more →