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 →
SoCal quakes cause increased interest in insurance
This story was reported for the San Diego News Network on April 16, 2010. The Easter Sunday earthquake and the series of aftershocks that have unnerved thousands of San Diegans may not have directly affected the earthquake insurance business, but they have certainly served as a “wake up call,” said industry analysts. That wake up call has caused an influx… 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 →
Unfiltered: ‘Mayor Maker’ talks city issues, elections
This story was reported for the San Diego News Network on April 14, 2010. He’s known as one of the most successful political campaign consultants in San Diego history. Not arguably. He just is. With a 90-percent success rate, Tom Shepard has been the go-to guy for Republican candidates in town. In fact, he said he rarely solicits candidates —… 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 →
Local Polish-American community mourns president’s death
This story was reported for the San Diego News Network on April 10, 2010. The loss of President Lech Kaczynski Saturday night has left Polish-Americans in San Diego speechless and concerned. The plane crash that took the lives of 97 Polish passengers – including its president and other Poland leaders – has left not only those in Poland mourning, but… 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 →
Acquitted medical marijuana patient seeks return of belongings from DA
This story was reported for the San Diego News Network on April 8, 2010. This story received 147 Y! Buzz Up votes. A former defendant in a medical marijuana trial claims the office of District Attorney Bonnie Dumanis is wrongfully holding his belongings despite his trial having ended with an acquittal. Eugene Davidovich, who made waves in the local medical… Read more →