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Stories from the citizens of the former “Golden State”

Patty Jones August 22, 2008 0 Comments

We want to tell you about an interesting website we were referred to today. It’s called My California Story –…

San Diego Sacrifices 3.8 Million Gallons of Water So Mission Valley Tourists Won’t Go Without

Frank Gormlie August 22, 2008 5 Comments

Water from damaged fire hydrant is allowed to gush for 5 1/2 hours so Mission Valley tourists wouldn’t lose their…

Iraqi Government Cracks Down On U.S. Sunni “Awakening” Allies

Staff August 22, 2008 0 Comments

Leaders of U.S. allied Sunni patrols targeted – hundreds ordered arrested by Baghdad government – Iraqi “stability” threatened By Richard…

Bush “Surrenders” to Islamist Extremists – the Iraqi Government – and Is Ready to Agree to Pull-Out Date

Staff August 22, 2008 0 Comments

In reversal, Bush to accept Iraq withdrawal timetable of 2011 CRAWFORD, Texas (AFP) – After years of denouncing timetables for…

Obama Babies and the Ten Per Cent Solution

Gregg Robinson August 21, 2008 3 Comments

Grow up! When I listen to the squabbles between those on the left that support Obama and those that don’t…

Congressman Bilbray Refuses to Meet With Vets – So, Group Continues “Camp” at his Office

Frank Gormlie August 21, 2008 0 Comments

SAN DIEGO, CA. Congressman Brian Bilbray continues to refuse to meet with a group of veterans who have “camped” outside…

Denver “Gitmo” Can Hold 400 Arrestees During Dem’s Convention

Staff August 21, 2008 0 Comments

by Judi Villa / Rocky Mountain News / Wed Aug 20, 2008 There won’t be razor wire, but anyone arrested…

Women’s Health Debate Reaches Boiling Point

Staff August 21, 2008 0 Comments

More Than 325,000 Sign Petition Against Administration’s Women’s Health Proposal By Kate Barrett / ABC News / Aug. 21, 2008…

U.S. Role in Georgia Crisis

Staff August 20, 2008 0 Comments

By Stephen Zunes / ZNET /August, 20 2008 Source: Foreign Policy in Focus The international condemnation of Russian aggression against…

Russia and Georgia : Proportion and Distortion

Staff August 20, 2008 0 Comments

By Michael Neumann / CounterPunch.com / August 20, 2008 It’s said that Russia’s response to Georgia’s attack on South Ossetia…

Georgian minister tells Israel Radio: Thanks to Israeli training, we’re fending off Russian military

Staff August 20, 2008 0 Comments

Editor: This article is a week old, but should be viewed by Americans who are too quick to jump to…

‘What the Hell is Wrong with Progressives? I’m Sick of It …’

Staff August 19, 2008 1 Comment

‘I’m sick of progressives protesting Obama because of his imperfections.’ by EvilAsh / MyDD(direct democracy) / Tue Aug 19, 2008…

Randi Coulthard on Study of In-custody Deaths at San Diego’s Central Jail Confirms Systematic Failures: “Hi, Will you be doing a follow-up article on the fund raising for the District 2 City Council race showing…” Apr 27, 12:18
Paul Krueger on City Is Reducing Its FY2027 Funding for Balboa Park: “Thanks to Kate Callen and her collaborators for keeping us informed on Balboa Park finances. We can only hope the…” Apr 27, 12:09
La Playa Heritage on City Is Reducing Its FY2027 Funding for Balboa Park: “When the City of San Diego’s created paid metered parking in Balboa Park they purposefully refuse to create a Balboa…” Apr 27, 11:55
John Heatherington on City Is Reducing Its FY2027 Funding for Balboa Park: “I was skeptical at first of giving up the park’s governance. Partly because some advocates were calling it a private/public…” Apr 27, 10:15
Frank Gormlie on An 88-Year-old’s Concern About the Draft: “Thanks Rick, good to hear from you.” Apr 27, 09:30
William Giles on Fears of Aging in the Midst of Madness: “Thank you for shedding light on the often-overlooked fears of aging, especially in these chaotic times. Your insights resonate deeply…” Apr 27, 02:30
Rick Jahnkow on An 88-Year-old’s Concern About the Draft: “For more on recent developments with draft registration, visit the San Diego-based Committee Opposed to Militarism & the Draft (founded…” Apr 26, 16:49
Randi Coulthard on Next District 2 Candidate Forum at Liberty Station — April 27: “All the candidates should be asked if they will commit to serving the full 4 year term on the City…” Apr 26, 15:47
John Heatherington on Trump’s DOJ Strives to Be as Tough as the Iran Regime Is on Dissent in Legal Attack on Southern Poverty Law Center: “P.S. he also fears being exposed as the rapist of a thirteen year old girl, so let’s keep that in…” Apr 26, 10:04
John Heatherington on Trump’s DOJ Strives to Be as Tough as the Iran Regime Is on Dissent in Legal Attack on Southern Poverty Law Center: “It is no surprise that the Trump administration is going after the SPLC. Trump himself is a clansman. So was…” Apr 26, 09:57
Frank Gormlie on Let’s Celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the Very First Election of the Ocean Beach Planning Board: “I’m afraid we’re looking at May for a party. Never forget Layla — how can I? She was so great.…” Apr 25, 15:36
Dickie on Let’s Celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the Very First Election of the Ocean Beach Planning Board: “Wow, how excited I am to see a picture of Layla, my dog, celebrated on this important occasion.And since I…” Apr 25, 15:27
Chris on An 88-Year-old’s Concern About the Draft: “Interestingly I know a lot of veterans these days who actually miss participating in war (recent wars) and say they’d…” Apr 25, 11:16
Frances O'Neill Zimmerman on Interview With OB Rag Poet Ernie McCray — Survivor of Jim Crow, a College BB Legend and San Diego Educator: “University of Arizona’s Ring of Honor has two wonderful human beings well as great basketball players in Ernie McCray and…” Apr 24, 20:48
jay coffman on An 88-Year-old’s Concern About the Draft: “Wonderfully said – If you don’t mind I’d like to send it to an 87 year old friend of mine…” Apr 24, 18:21