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 →
Category: San Diego Politics
Recall will damage Rexford’s career regardless of outcome
This story was reported for the San Diego News Network on May 27, 2010. The recall of former California Gov. Gray Davis in 2003 tanked his political career. In stark contrast, though, the attempted recall of now-Sen. Dianne Feinstein in 1984, when she was mayor of San Francisco, boosted her civic profile. Despite the latter example of political perseverance, locals… Read more →
Campaign Corral: Water woes, A-list endorsements
This story was reported for the San Diego News Network on May 25, 2010. Two weeks away from the June 8 election. The last day to register was Monday, ballots are being mailed out (though I haven’t received mine yet and I’m quite jealous of those who did), candidates and their campaign managers are feeling the heat, and political fashionistas… 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 →
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 →
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 →
Clinics, HIV services come under county scrutiny
This story was reported for the San Diego News Network on April 29, 2009. Sources gave Hoa Quach exclusive interviews. Allegations of misused federal funds, poor patient treatment, and a case manager pressuring a patient to have sex have prompted the county to investigate the delivery of services at community clinics. The county Compliance Office’s investigation focuses on allegations related… 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 →
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 →