From the Cheap Seats: Patriots’ Day
If we ever choose a new federal holiday, I hope it’s April 19, which is very much worth celebrating. Not only would it inspire more...
Opinions
Commentary: A call for inclusivity in San Diego’s art community
In recent years, the landscape of San Diego’s art community has experienced a notable shift in gender dynamics, with women and the LGBTQ community taking...
Commentary: We stopped the fixed-rate electricity proposal
I wanted to share some good news regarding our ongoing battle for fair electricity rates. You may recall the recent uproar surrounding the proposed changes...
Op-Ed: Tackling homelessness in San Diego County
I had the privilege of serving as mayor, and I witnessed firsthand the devastating effects of homelessness on our city’s streets. I have also seen...
Commentary: SANDAG’s FasTrak toll troubles revealed
All of us who use San Diego toll roads need to check our FasTrak and toll bills carefully this year....
Letters: California’s poor policies continue to harm small businesses
Across California, small businesses have struggled with one of the worst business climates in the 50 states. In 2024, a total of 11 new labor...
From the Cheap Seats: Hiding the Ball
The San Dieguito Union High School District has been a dramatic scene in recent years. Things have been quiet recently, as the board and the...
Letters: A rebuttal to Duncan Brown’s commentary
By Marci Strange I write in response to the execrable Feb. 7 commentary, “A tale of two board discussions,” by Duncan Brown, the now-retired former...
From the Cheap Seats: Them vs Us
At its best, politics in California, as elsewhere, is a civilized way to address and resolve conflicts in society. Settling differences via politics demands compromise,...
Commentary: Encinitas mayor passed the buck on flooding dangers
Decades-old flooding risks in Leucadia finally have the city’s attention after somehow escaping Mayor Tony Kranz’s attention....
Commentary: Cronyism on parade in Encinitas
By Linda Durham “I have an opportunity to apply for an appointment to an open seat on our town city council, and it’s very likely...
Op-Ed: Since when is it acceptable to harm kids’ education for personal gain?
Before the pandemic, we all knew having kids attend school regularly was a good thing. To parents, it just made sense — sense that was...
From the Cheap Seats: Desperation in Sacramento
One of California’s biggest political battles in years is underway, and if the Democrats in Sacramento have their way, voters will be denied a say...
Commentary: The latest at SANDAG
Let’s start with some great news! Thanks to the unwavering efforts of SANDAG Board members, led by San Marcos Mayor Rebecca Jones, we have successfully...
California Focus: Insurance blackmail wins again
It would have taken a rare combination of courage and toughness to solve California’s three-month property insurance crisis fairly. Neither quality was displayed by either...
