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Jose Olivas holds a drawing of a baby as he protests against Arizona’s Senate bill 1308 and 1309 outside Arizona’s Capitol building in Phoenix, Arizona, 7 February 2011. The two bills seek to overrule the 14th amendment of the US constitution by denying American citizenship to children born in the United States to undocumented immigrants.

SeaWorld Plans New Roller Coaster – Requires Excavation of 24 Feet

Frank Gormlie February 9, 2011 11 Comments

SeaWorld in San Diego is announcing today, according to the San Diego U-T, that it plans a real roller coaster…

Social Security, Part 1 – Speaking Truth to Fear

Patty Jones February 9, 2011 26 Comments

There has been a lot of scary talk in the mainstream media and from politicians regarding Social Security, and it’s…

Corporate advertising at the beach crawls closer to reality

Source February 9, 2011 5 Comments

Editor: A controversial proposal to allow corporate advertising at the beach is moving forward through City Hall. … Yet, many in this beach community oppose such a blatant surrender of … peace, quiet, and beauty of the coast and beaches.

Communities would have say in beach ads

By Nathan Max / SignOnSanDiego

Communities from Ocean Beach to La Jolla will have significant say in corporate advertising on their shores ….

Anna’s Video Pick – Logorama

Anna Daniels February 9, 2011 4 Comments

Caution, may not be suitable for work…

AOL has bought Huffington Post; Sarah and Bristol Palin have both filed to trademark their names. While we watch raw footage of the protests in the streets of Egypt carried out at times with sticks and stones, the click and whirr of mergers, branding, spin and insider knowledge continue unabated. We live in strange times.

Reader Plea: ‘Please don’t let them name the Coronado Bridge after Ronald Reagan’ – Call and Vote in U-T Poll

Staff February 8, 2011 5 Comments

A reader wrote us: “Please don’t let them rename any of our San Diego structures for Ronald Reagan- B actor, D president, F on human rights.”

(See this article – inside link.) Make this simple call TODAY 2/8/11 and make your voice heard!

Archaeology Dig at Sunset Cliffs and W. Point Loma?

Frank Gormlie February 8, 2011 4 Comments

UPDATE: Yes, there is an archaeology dig going on at this site – the site of the new entryway project…

La Playa Heritage on $45 Million Wave Pool Coming to San Diego — Only 3 Miles from Beach in Oceanside: “My dream for the City of San Diego is to use the Successor Agency ROPS to clean the toxic waste…” Apr 19, 08:34
Kathy Blavatt on ‘Ramona’s Castle’ — a Treasure at Foot of San Diego’s Mt. Woodson: “I had the opportunity to hear several talks about Any Strong and the Ramona Castle. I was lucky to see…” Apr 18, 12:50
ben on Mandy Havlik: ‘Why I’m Running: Your Neighbor at City Hall’: “Hi, what’s Mandy’s position on municipalixation of the power utility in San Diego?” Apr 18, 11:30
Samantha Carleson on Mayor Gloria Proposes the Worst Budget for San Diego Since Jerry Sanders: “I keep reading there is a $120-140 million shortfall in the budget. And I am pretty sure a similar amount…” Apr 18, 10:17
Ronald May on ‘Ramona’s Castle’ — a Treasure at Foot of San Diego’s Mt. Woodson: “I have two anecdotes to share about The Ramona Castle, both of which related to my 1974-1998 tenure as a…” Apr 18, 00:20
Chris on More Spotlights on the District 2 Candidates: OB Planning Board Video and Interviews by ‘Explore Clairemont’: ““I question why a lawyer would take on a lower paying job and am skeptical because of that.” Actually, you…” Apr 17, 21:31
John Heatherington on ‘Adams Avenue Unplugged’: a Free Musical Walkabout — Saturday, April 25: “How disappointing that in a “free” festival, the headliner costs $40.” Apr 17, 20:47
Bernard Ashcraft on An Afternoon with Josefina Lopez: “This is a good example of what you can achieve if you don’t give up or give in. Josefina is…” Apr 17, 19:59
Chris on $45 Million Wave Pool Coming to San Diego — Only 3 Miles from Beach in Oceanside: “Kelly Slater Surf Ranch in Lemoore is only 7000.00 per person per day. Not a bad deal for the average…” Apr 17, 19:43
Peggy on Fun and Games With Richard Bailey, Candidate for District 2: New PAC and a Political Parody: “I assure you, as a NAVY wife in Coronado, he ruined this town as a MAGA Republican, used his position…” Apr 17, 14:00
Peggy on Fun and Games With Richard Bailey, Candidate for District 2: New PAC and a Political Parody: “I believe nothing from the SD Taxpayers Association, who itself cratered into bankruptcy because of fiscal mismanagement. Bad look for…” Apr 17, 13:56
sealintheSelkirks on $45 Million Wave Pool Coming to San Diego — Only 3 Miles from Beach in Oceanside: “That got a laugh out of me because I have that silly VHS movie on the shelf between Big Wednesday…” Apr 17, 11:05
Frank J on The Vatican Can Elude Trump Threats by Awarding Him ‘the Order of the Golden Spur’ (Yes, It’s a Real Thing): “If you haven’t seen Colbert- ‘AntiChrist Superstar’ :) :) :) https://youtu.be/kZYRxLR-m84?si=HUM5fCTqpO5EFpn7” Apr 17, 09:56
Frank Gormlie on Should the San Diego Public Have a Say in the Future of the Padres? A Look at the Current Billionaire Bidding War: “BREaKinG NeWs The Padres are on the verge of historic new ownership. San Diego’s lone major sports franchise is about…” Apr 17, 09:46
Frank Gormlie on Restaurant Review: Pazzo’s Italian in Ocean Beach: “Thanks for this great review, LK Bruce! Real old-timers will remember this place as the famous Pt Loma Bakery that…” Apr 17, 09:14