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ANDERSON BILL TO PROVIDE TAX RELIEF FOR CEDAR FIRE VICTIMS PASSES ASSEMBLY APPROPRIATIONS COMMITTEE
Printer-friendly versionMay 26, 2009 (Sacramento)—Assembly Bill 157, a measure authored by Assemblyman Joel Anderson (R-Alpine) to help fire victims and other disaster survivors, passed the Assembly Appropriations Committee on May
SANTEE LAUNCHES SOCIAL MEDIA CAMPAIGN AGAINST COUNTY’S PROPOSED EXPANSION OF LAS COLINAS PRISON
Printer-friendly versionMay 13, 2009 (Santee)-– Taking a page from the Barack Obama for President Campaign playbook, the City of Santee has launched a web site, a Facebook page and a
LA MESA REJECTS HATE-FREE RESOLUTION
Printer-friendly versionBy Miriam Raftery May 14, 2009 (La Mesa)—La Mesa’s City Council voted unanimously to table a “Hate Free” resolution proposed by a coalition of 52 community groups countywide at
FILNER AMENDMENT PROTECTS RENTERS, REQUIRES NOTICE IF LANDLORD FACES FORECLOSURE RISK
Printer-friendly versionMay 12, 2009 (Washington, DC) – Congressman Filner has joined his colleagues in passing the Mortgage Reform and Anti-Predatory Lending Act, H.R. 1728. This legislation aims to prevent the
ANDERSON FIGHTS TO HALT NEW SEPTIC FEE: ASSEMBLY BILL WOULD REPEAL COSTLY NEW RULES
Printer-friendly versionMay 11, 2009 (Sacramento)–Gerry Giguere and his wife Kit live on a fixed income and don’t want to lose their home over a new septic regulation. “This is big-government
BILL TO EXPAND HATE CRIMES DEFINITION PASSES HOUSE; LOCAL CONGRESSIONAL VOTES SPLIT
Printer-friendly versionMay 9, 2009 (Washington D.C.)–The Local Law Enforcement Hate Crimes Prevention Act passed H.R. 1913 by a vote of 249 to 175 on April 29. A companion bill was
LA MESA COUNCIL TO CONSIDER HATE-FREE DECLARATION
Printer-friendly versionMay 10, 2009 (La Mesa) La Mesa’s City Council will consider adopting a “Hate Free La Mesa” Declaration at its meeting on Tuesday, May 12th at 4 p.m.The measure
BAFFLED BY BALLOT INITIATIVES? MAY 19 MEASURES PROVE STUDY IN CONFUSION
Printer-friendly versionBy Miriam Raftery May 6, 2009 (San Diego’s East County)—The May 19 election includes six statewide ballot initiatives (1A, 1B, 1C, 1D, 1E, and 1F) that are among
STATE OF EAST COUNTY: CITY LEADERS REVEAL PLANS RANGING FROM DOWNTOWN REVITALIZATION TO A WATER SKI PARK IN SANTEE; JACOB TO PROPOSE FIRE DEPLOYMENT STUDY
Printer-friendly versionMay 2, 2009 (El Cajon)—Speaking at an East County Chamber of Commerce breakfast at Grossmont College yesterday, Supervisor Dianne Jacob took a cue from President Barack Obama and offered
April Capitol Report:How They Voted
Printer-friendly versionApril 2009 (Washington and Sacramento) — Do you know how your Congressional and State Legislative representatives voted? Find out here! For more information on these and other bills,
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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
El Cajon Mayor Wells and city leaders outline achievements and goals during State of City address
Printer-friendly version By Kevin A. Green Miriam Raftery contributed to this report Photos via elcajon.gov The mayor and city officials outline planned actions to benefit the community February 23, 2026 (El
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…
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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