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Community comes out to support redistricting commissioner

As expected, the San Diego Republican Party asked for the resignation of Redistricting Commissioner Carlos Marquez at tonight’s public meeting, providing evidence from a month-long private investigation that alleges Marquez does not live in San Diego. After listening to more than 30 other speakers defending Marquez and accusing the Republican Party of “smear tactics” and…

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$1.1 Million awarded to openly-gay Los Angeles police officer in discrimination lawsuit

Openly gay LAPD Sgt. Ronald Crump was awarded $1.1 million Thursday when a jury sided in his case after a civil lawsuit against the city of Los Angeles for allegations including discrimination, retaliation and humiliation, in particularly received from LAPD management. Crump is a well-known LAPD officer and served  as a poster boy for the…

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San Diego Republican Party pressures Carlos Marquez to resign after alleged evidence of West Hollywood residency

A day after releasing evidence that alleges Carlos Marquez is no longer qualified to serve on the Redistricting Committee, the San Diego Republican Party has announced it will call for his resignation at tonight’s regularly scheduled commission meeting. The Redistricting Commission meets at 4 p.m. at at the City Administration Building, 202 C Street, in…

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San Diego Redistricting Commission completes initial pre-map phase

The City of San Diego Redistricting Commission held its final “pre-map” public hearing last week. The commission has heard from more than 850 residents and stakeholders during its first phase of public hearings. “The Redistricting Commission is very pleased with how much public participation we had during this first phase of hearings,” stated Chairwoman Anisha…

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Democrats host convention debriefing

Charging that Republicans have tried to systematically dismantle the American dream, U.S. Senator Dianne Feinstein urged attendees at the recent California Democratic Party Convention to challenge the radical GOP agenda in Washington and turn their energies to reelecting President Obama. Jess Durfee, County Democratic Party Chair, will report to the San Diego Democratic Club on…

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