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East County Magazine
READER’S EDITORIAL: A SCHOOL AND COMMUNITY RESPOND TO TRAGEDY
By Ray Wong October 22, 2010 (San Diego)–Last week, a 19-year-old student named Diana Gonzalez was found dead in a men’s bathroom at San Diego City College. Investigators are looking
READER’S EDITORIAL: SMART HEALTHCARE CHOICES ON NOV. 2
By Bob Yarris, Board Emeritus Grossmont Healthcare District October 20, 2010 (San Diego’s East County) — Having served 16 years on the Grossmont Healthcare District Board of Directors, I
READER’S EDITORIAL: WHY WE NEED TO RETURN TO MAJORITY RULE FOR PASSING A BUDGET
By Paul Garver October 20, 2010 (San Diego) — Last week, Assemblyman Nathan Fletcher cut a deal for his crucial yes vote on the long delayed budget. What did he
READER’S EDITORIAL: WATER DISTRICT MANAGER SALARIES
By Dan McMillan, Ratepayer and Director Padre Dam Municipal Water District October 13, 2010 (Santee)–Referencing recent articles and discussions about water district general manager’s salaries, I would like to
READER’S EDITORIAL: FISCAL INSANITY
By Russell Buckley October 13, 2010 (San Diego’s East County) — I just noticed that the American Federation of Teachers is promoting the candidacy of two Community College
READER’S EDITORIAL: ACLU FILES SUIT TO PROTECT RIGHTS OF FEDERAL EMPLOYEE RUNNING FOR ALPINE SCHOOL BOARD
October 9, 2010 (Alpine) – The ACLU has filed a lawsuit to protect Chris Neucomb’s right to run for Alpine School Board. He was appointed to fill a vacancy and
READER’S EDITORIAL: CURRENCY WARS & DECLINE OF THE U.S. ECONOMY
By Vera Moldt October 8, 2010 (San Diego) — Rather than building a strong industrial base that would provide economic security for a vibrant middle class, the United
READER’S EDITORIAL: PRICE GOUGING BY SDG&E—RESULTS OF DEREGULATING A MONOPOLY
By Joel A. Harrison October 1, 2010 (San Diego) — I recently paid SDG&E $1,599 for a job my plumber would have charged between $400 and $500 to do.
READER’S EDITORIAL: BRIAN BILBRAY HAS NOT ENDED THE ERA OF BACKROOM DEALS
“Voters in San Diego’s 50th District, do we have another Randy “Duke” Cunningham on our hands?” By Tracy Emblem We need to hold our elected officials’ feet to
READER’S EDITORIAL: WHITMAN’S EDUCATION PLAN WILL LEAVE BEHIND AN ENTIRE GENERATION OF YOUNG PEOPLE
By Ian Magruder, California Young Democrats September 26, 2010 (Sacramento) – As the election grows nearer, college and high school students, as well as educators and parents fear
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