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A long night at Golden Hall; a good night to be a Democrat
Tuesday, hundreds of San Diegans gathered at Golden Hall to watch the results of what seemed to many as a never-ending election. For Democrats, there was much to be hopeful about. As polls closed in San Diego and results came in from the rest of the country it was clear that nationally it was a…
Signs from Father Time
Like tree rings, there is no stopping the evidence of the passing years. The first dental bridge, the lengthening belt size, the graying of the sideburns – so distinguished. (Yeah, right!) The first such sign to shock me occurred in college when a high school student called me “Sir.” At first I was pleased, but…
Buy, sell or hold: A political investors guide to Election 2012
By now, you undoubtedly know the candidates who won the elections you care about. Electoral gains, however, aren’t limited to the people who win offices. A variety of other people and interests saw their stock change this week. Here is your investor’s guide to the next round of politicians and issues. Buy: Number crunchers. Since…
It’s a new day San Diego
Special commentary When I woke up this morning, I think San Diego elected its first Democratic mayor in 20 years. Not that I did not try to stay awake to hear the news live, but after spending the evening politicking, my pillow beckoned me. As I left the U.S. Grant Hotel, City Councilman Carl DeMaio…
Incense Bandit’s trial starts
Opening statements were given Nov. 2 in the trial of Charles Edward Shipman, 49, who is accused of committing six robberies and one attempted hold-up, the latter of which led to his arrest Feb. 13. The nickname came after the robber pretended he wanted to buy some incense at $8.95 per box, and told…
Stepping Stone announces new interim chief executive director
The board of directors of Stepping Stone of San Diego has announced that Catherine Aquino, B.S., M.D. will assume the role of interim chief executive director of the organization. Aquino, who has worked at Stepping Stone since 2008 and was promoted to director of operations in 2011, will begin this interim role immediately. John DeMiranda,…
By the time you read this Election 2012 will be decided
Let us all move forward and, yes, accept the decisions made by the majority of the 2012 election voters. I turn in this column before Tuesday night not knowing any election results. Dear Mayor Filner: I’ve known you since the 1970s. We all know you have some really rough edges. Our city now badly needs…
Forward!
Obama for four more years. So the American public has voted and they have said “we want someone who cares about building the middle class.” What I love is the difference in the vote can be attributed to the LGBT community. The LGBT vote is 5 percent of the electorate. Given that the Republican Party…
How often do you meet a frog, Snooki and Hello Kitty at a bus stop?
Was it just us or did Halloween seem extra long this year? The LGBT community was sprawling with creativity up and down Hillcrest at the weekend. One guy hanging at Bourbon St. made a jacket out of stuffed animals. On our way to Hillcrest we saw three schoolgirls, a frog, Snooki and a Hello Kitty…