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Follow Brad Termini’s Money Trail

| March 31, 2024 | 0 Comments

Thanks to “La Prensa,” a digital and print publication that has been doing some serious investigative reporting, the money trail to developer Brad Termini is becoming more visible. In fact, there are serious headlights shining on past contributions to further Todd Gloria’s career as mayor, and for Termini to receive the lead role as developer […]

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Dammed If You Do for Serving the Public at Large

| March 31, 2024 | 0 Comments

During my entire career, starting as young as 16, I have served on various non-profit organizations.  That’s because my parents made it known that we needed to donate our time and energies to doing good in our communities. When I look back, I realize I have served on upwards of 25 different non-profit organizations, including […]

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Dirty Politics Continues from City Hall

| March 2, 2024 | 0 Comments
Dirty Politics Continues from City Hall

If you haven’t seen the recent malfeasance being initiated by Mayor Todd Gloria’s appointed officials, here’s what you should know. There are three guys who appear to be a part of a team effort to create chaos by targeting communities with false campaign literature, coercing family members to initiate lawsuits, and wastefully funding these efforts. […]

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H Barracks – More Homeless Schemes That Make No Sense

| March 2, 2024 | 0 Comments
H Barracks – More Homeless Schemes That Make No Sense

This past February 26, hundreds of residents who reside in Point Loma and surrounding communities attended a town hall meeting to review the current mayor’s plans to bring upwards of 1,000 homeless individuals to the site of H-Barracks.  The location is right next to the San Diego International Airport, across the street from Spanish Landing, […]

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San Diego Lawn Bowling Club – Fun for Everyone!

| February 10, 2024 | 0 Comments
San Diego Lawn Bowling Club – Fun for Everyone!

As someone who has enjoyed a variety of sports and recreational activities, including cross country and downhill skiing, bicycling and tennis, and has been fully involved in each of them, I was intrigued to learn of a sport that I really knew nothing about, except on websites and shows that gave the impression it is […]

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Mayoral Candidate Larry Turner Calls for an Independent Investigation into Infrastructure Failures

| February 9, 2024 | 0 Comments
Mayoral Candidate Larry Turner Calls for an Independent Investigation into Infrastructure Failures

After hearing from residents in the City of San Diego asking why the mayor and other elected officials did nothing to act proactively on an inevitable disaster, mayoral candidate Larry Turner seeks an independent investigation into infrastructure failures. Turner says blaming the flooding on climate change as the mayor said on Monday, is ludicrous. He called […]

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Environmental Equity and Economics Group Support Repeal of the Proposed Utility Tax

| February 9, 2024 | 0 Comments

It’s becoming more obvious every day that we have elected officials who are continuing to make poor decisions that impact their constituents.  One of the latest fiascos is AB 205, which included the utility income-based fixed charge under study by the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC). Assemblyman Chris Ward voted for the bill. However, due […]

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Honey Like I Have Never Tasted

| January 6, 2024 | 1 Comment
Honey Like I Have Never Tasted

We have a new retail business in Old Town San Diego that is titled Savage Bee-ches®.  As the name implies, it has to do with bees.  So, when the proprietor reached out to me to introduce herself, I was eager to learn more about this business and learn the reference to bees, which is one […]

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Mission Hills Historic Library – What’s Happening

| January 6, 2024 | 0 Comments
Mission Hills Historic Library – What’s Happening

Late this past December, I noticed lights on inside the Mission Hills Historic Library building and saw a blueprint on a desk when I peered into the window.   According to my notes, the project is now two months late in being remodeled for use as a bookstore.  I originally contacted Logan Braydis, community representative for […]

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Presidio Sentinel – 25 Years Serving San Diego 

| January 6, 2024 | 0 Comments

As I look back at being the publisher and executive editor of the Presidio Sentinel, which is now in its 25th year, I have had the opportunity to look back at all the challenges of an urban newspaper.  However, I am also reminded of all the people who have been a part of this newspaper.  […]

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