Editorials
East County Magazine
EDITORIAL: FINALLY–IT’S DECISION TIME FOR THE 12TH LOCAL HIGH SCHOOL!
By Bill Weaver, Alpine High School Citizens Committee (AHSCC) Chairperson June 1, 2009 (Alpine)–There is so much happening so quickly it seems that the carriage is very much leading the
EDITORIAL: RESULTS IN CALIFORNIA ARE NOT WHAT YOU’RE BEING TOLD
By David O. Atkins As most political junkies are aware, California just held a special election two days ago in which voters were asked to approve measures to close our
EDITORIAL: THE PROPOSED BAD NEW FIRE FEE (TAX)
By Bob Cederdahl May 28, 2009 (La Mesa)–I believe it is in the community’s best interest to vote NO on the Benefit Assessment District proposed by the San
EDITORIAL: “VOTE 1A TO SEND YOUR JOB TO TEXAS”
By Assemblyman Joel Anderson “California is about to increase taxes on businesses. If you would like information about moving your business to Texas, press 1.” This was an automated phone
PROBLEMS? WHAT WATER PROBLEMS?
Water, water everywhere: How San Diego Can Become Water Self-Sufficient—And Even Be a Water Exporter A Commentary By Jim Bell May 10, 2009 (San Diego)–Many experts are projecting doom and
EDITORIAL: TWICE BURNED—HOMEOWNER LOSES INSURANCE DUE TO POWERLINK
By Katrina Russell Reprinted with permission from the East County Community Action Coalition (ECCCAC) May 6, 2009 (San Diego’s East County)–At a recent ECCAC meeting I learned some
EDITORIAL: PERSPECTIVES ON THE SDG&E POWER SHUT-OFF PLAN–RECIPE FOR A PERFECT FIRESTORM
by Laura Cyphert East County Community Action Coalition April 21, 2009 (Lakeside)–The SDG&E power shut off plan is currently under review by the California Public Utilities Commission. On the surface,
EDIITORIAL: SDGE’S PROPOSAL TO SHUT-OFF POWER DURING TIMES OF SEVERE, FIRE-PRONE WEATHER RAISED IRE OF HUNDREDS OF BACKCOUNTRY RESIDENTS AT CPUC HEARING
By George Barnett April 8, 2009 (Alpine)—Over 300 people attended a California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) hearing in Alpine tonight on SDG&E’s proposal to shut off power during fire-prone
EDITORIAL: EMPLOYEE FREE CHOICE ACT IS VITAL TO REBUILD OUR ECONOMY
By Tracy Emblem (Democratic candidate, 50th Congressional District) March 27, 2009 (San Diego)–The Employee Free Choice Act (EFCA) is vital to rebuild America’s economy. But the right-wing media is disseminating
EDITORIAL: VACCINES AND AUTISM: THE CONTROVERSY AND THE SCIENCE
By Dr. Joel A. Harrison March 1, 2009 (San Diego) — On February 12, the U.S. Court of Federal Claims in Washington, D.C. rendered its decision finding no link between