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Lemon Grove City Council appoints two new Planning Commission members
Printer-friendly version“I love Lemon Grove, and I always like to think the glass is half full, not half empty.” – David Eckler, newly appointed Lemon Grove planning commissioner. Photo by
And the survey says… County Supervisors looking for input
East County News Service Feb. 20, 2026 (San Diego County) — There’s one week left to tell San Diego County officials what you want to…
And the survey says… County Supervisors looking for input
Printer-friendly versionEast County News Service Feb. 20, 2026 (San Diego County) — There’s one week left to tell San Diego County officials what you want to see, including ways they
U.S. Supreme Court strikes down Trump’s tariffs. Here’s how they’ve affected California
Printer-friendly version By Levi Sumagaysay, CalMatters This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. Photo: The cellar room of Tablas Creek Vineyard in Paso Robles on July 30, 2025. Photo
Is a mileage tax coming to California? Stay tuned
By Paul Levikow This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY-SA February 13, 2026 (Sacramento) – A tax aimed at charg ing motorists…
Supervisors OK updating ordinance for amplified music at boutique wineries
Grapes at Sierra Roble Winery in Warner Springs Photo and story by Karen Pearlman Feb. 11, 2026 (San Diego County) — The silence will at…
Supervisors OK updating ordinance for amplified music at boutique wineries
Printer-friendly versionGrapes at Sierra Roble Winery in Warner Springs Photo and story by Karen Pearlman Feb. 11, 2026 (San Diego County) — The silence will at last be broken at
Long-time El Cajon City Councilman Gary Kendrick denounces Republican Party, switches affiliation to Democrat
By Paul Levikow View video of Gary Kendrick’s announcement. February 9, 2026 (El Cajon) – El Cajon City Councilman Gary Kendrick, a life-long Republican, announced…
After Minneapolis killings by federal agents, El Cajon residents rally as Councilman Kendrick speaks out
By Alexander J Schorr Councilmember Gary Kendrick addresses crowd in El Cajon February 8, 2026 (El Cajon) — An El Cajon Council meeting has once…
Lemon Grove City Council approves emergency ordinance to assist evicted tenants
“Every day we sit on our hands and pretend like there’s nothing we can do, is one day that one more person joins our homeless…
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- How Your Legislators Voted (State and Federal)
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- League of Women Voters: Protecting Voting Rights
- Ballotpedia: Voters’ information
- Calif. Secretary of State: CA Election Info
- San Diego County Registrar of Voters: Local Elections
- Common Cause: Protecting Democracy
- Is it true? Fact-Checking Sites
- (Annenberg Center)
- Snopes
- Politifact
Sylvia’s Soapbox – Duncan the great white Hunter
Printer-friendly version Wildebeest hunt bags a Congressman By Sylvia Hampton Our congressman Duncan Hunter (R-52nd district) is leaving his congressional seat to his son. Sort of an inheritance or royalty
Presidential Candidates Address La Raza in San Diego
Printer-friendly versionBy E. A. Barrera Photo by E.A. Barrera/Photo courtesy of NCLR Obama Talks Health, Education, and Announces Plan to Help Small Business McCain Emphasizes Tax Issues, Trade with
Capitol Report – How They Voted
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POLITICS RESOURCES:
Congressional Bills and Votes
- Gov Track
- House of Representatives
- Congress Gov
- How Your Legislators Voted (State and Federal)
- Open Secrets: Who Funds Your Congressional and Legislative Members?
- League of Women Voters: Protecting Voting Rights
- Ballotpedia: Voters’ information
- Calif. Secretary of State: CA Election Info
- San Diego County Registrar of Voters: Local Elections
- Common Cause: Protecting Democracy
- Is it true? Fact-Checking Sites
- (Annenberg Center)
- Snopes
- Politifact