Democrats who support former Assemblymember Nathan Fletcher put the case against Councilmember David Alvarez succinctly: “He can’t win.” Often sandwiched between such phrases as “He’s a great guy” and “I have nothing against him,” the message is clear: If you don’t want Mayor Kevin Faulconer, you need to vote for Fletcher. Why? “It’s too soon…
The path to an Alvarez victory is perhaps the most easily visible, as former Mayor Filner walked it just last year. It’s called solidify your base. Despite his own negatives, two moderate candidates and arguably lackluster early campaigning, the party machine turned out 30 percent of the primary vote for Filner. If Alvarez can reach…
The Metropolitan Community Church of San Diego (The Met®) has announced that Interim Mayor Todd Gloria will be their special guest Sunday, Oct. 20, at the 11 a.m.service. Interim Mayor Gloria will bring the worship service message focusing on the unique talents and gifts we are all given and how beautiful it is to use those gifts…
SAN DIEGO – In celebration of National Coming Out Day, and in honor of the political achievements of the local LGBT community, Lambda Archives of San Diego (LASD) will be hosting an open reception of its latest exhibit, 20 Years at the Table, Oct. 11 from 5 – 7:30 p.m. The exhibit, currently open, showcases…
There are two classes of members in the Hillcrest Business Association (HBA): those who may pay dues, vote and run for office in the organization vs. those who may only pay dues and vote in the organization’s annual elections of officers and directors. The latter group may not run for office. Mat Wahlstrom, general manager…
SAN DIEGO – San Diego LGBT Pride announced today that due to the success of this year’s Pride event, themed Freedom to Love and Marry, they are able to continue their tradition of community giving. “In addition to being a celebration, Pride is our community’s biggest fundraiser of the year,” said San Diego LGBT Pride’s…
SAN DIEGO – Gloria Johnson, an iconic figure within the San Diego LGBT community has died at the age of 76. Johnson, who died on Sunday, was a past president and longtime board member of San Diego Democrats for Equality. For more than four decades, Johnson was known as one of California’s most strident activists…
SAN DIEGO — Today, Environmental Health & Justice Campaign (EHJC), an organization that empowers communities to achieve environmental justice, endorsed candidate David Alvarez for mayor of San Diego. Focused on communities south of I-8, EHJC says that the Barrio Logan resident and candidate signifies a critical chance to elect a leader who represents all San Diegans….
Being Alive San Diego will hold a huge Yard Sale Saturday and Sunday, Oct 19, 20 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at their offices at 4070 Centre Street. The Yard Sales are conducted with donated items from clients and people in the community. The Yard Sale proceeds go to Being Alive’s Food Bank, called…
SAN DIEGO – Today on the heels of endorsements from respected leaders Lori Saldaña and Donna Frye, Democrat David Alvarez, San Diego City Councilmember and mayoral candidate gained the backing of State Assembly Majority Leader Toni Atkins. Atkins said one reason she’s supporting Alvarez is because she knows first-hand what it takes to govern San…
