John R. Lamb
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Backward in the Park
When word emerged that the plug would be pulled on an effort seeking private developers interested in leasing and revitalizing Inspiration Point’s 25.5 acres of dedicated parkland, opponents of park commercialization were ecstatic. Read more
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Who’s minding the SROs?
During last week’s deliberations about San Diego’s latest plan to address homelessness, Councilwoman Barbara Bry unleashed on a little-discussed wrinkle in the city’s ongoing affordable-housing saga. Read more
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Piggyback Pickle
Last week’s meeting of the San Diego City Council’s audit committee was truly a sight to behold. Read more
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Faulconer's Trump Bump
So, the Cheese-Puff-in-Chief likes San Diego Mayor Kevin Faulconer. And why not? They’re both Republicans, sport chemically altered blonde hairstyles, and have uncertain political futures. Read more
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Davis delirium
As if the 2020 San Diego political landscape wasn’t already awash in enough campaign drama. Read more
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Fighting ‘bias' with ‘by us’
In a state dominated by left-wing thinking, Brady said, “Tony put together a website that is basically an online newsletter disseminating news items with a fully disclosed center-right bias..." Read more
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Carl DeMaio tries, tries again
In a scenic land ruled by the Hunter family for nearly four decades, Carl DeMaio apparently believes he can regain his footing on the nation’s political soapbox. Read more
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Impound? Barbara Bry says ground
In a memo that reverberated like a strike from Wonder Woman’s golden lasso, Barbara Bry declared that the city should hit the brakes on the popular e-scooter craze. Read more
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Pinhead and the (City) Auditor
From the cheap seats, it appeared San Diego City Councilmember Scott Sherman had saved some Fourth of July fireworks for last week’s Audit Committee meeting. Read more
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Backyard blitzkrieg
The recent war of digitized words between San Diego mayoral contenders Todd Gloria and Barbara Bry over housing philosophies was many things to behold, but elucidating it wasn’t. Read more
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When it comes to local politics, we’re all Eggburt
But are we not all Eggburts? Don’t we all dream of flying first class gratis? Aren’t some of today’s woes tempered by a good chomp on a proverbial carrot? Read more
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‘An independent fiefdom’
As far as Cory Briggs is concerned, it’s mission accomplished when it comes to the 2020 San Diego mayoral race. Read more
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Game of groans
Carl DeMaio is not a Game of Thrones fan. Read more
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GOPlea
Perhaps Tony Krvaric should consider posting a Craigslist ad. Read more
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Fewer voters, sketchier decisions
To put it more simply, Mayor Kevin Faulconer sees the clock ticking down on his mad search for a legacy other than Hepatitis A, the Bolts bolting and potholes the size of moon craters. Read more
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Single-family squabbles
When it comes to the elusive search for an affordable housing formula that everyone can embrace, San Diego’s penchant for fits and starts is legendary. Read more
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Krvaric boots an Army vet off Central Committee
U.S. Army Reserve Col. Elliot Schroeder recalled shouldering the blame for directing a convoy into a deadly 2003 ambush by Iraqi forces. Read more
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The dimming of Mara Elliott
San Diego City Attorney Mara Elliott may have learned something important this week: Standing in the sun under an open-government magnifying glass can leave serious burn marks on a political legacy. Read more
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Docked bike-share doldrums
David Silverman, the local director of operations for DecoBike, said the unregulated explosion of competition has definitely had an impact. Read more
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Fossils vs. the New Green Deal
Well, San Diego Mayor Kevin Faulconer can’t say he didn’t ask for it. Read more