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Ace friend seeks Horton Plaza deal
Public Hearings should be required. These back room deals and shifting or diverting of public funds to private businesses were crucial factors in the City's Pension Crisis....Funds were diverted from general revenues to pay for pet projects. Pension payments were not made for years and years and years... When the aggregate and amortized interest and ...SportsFan0000 | April 21, 12:06 a.m.
Putting Eostre Back in Easter
"Stable of churches?" I thought they were all moved back to Bonsall.monaghan | April 20, 5:25 p.m.
The old SONGS and dance routine
Thank you for a chortle over San Diego Graft & Extortion's report from its three-fingered nuclear consultant. I used to worry, but I have learned to love the bomb which I figure will come before those San Onofre containers of nuclear waste spring a teeny-tiny leak.monaghan | April 20, 5:22 p.m.
Caremark RX, Phillips 66 keeping Toni Atkins well fed
I don't know what's worse -- State Senator Toni Atkins' enabling Nathan Fletcher's political ambitions or screwing the people of San Luis Obispo and Vallejo who suffer from Phillips 66 presence and oil refinery air pollution. Clearly, Atkins' choices show she has transcended her impoverished Appalachian roots.monaghan | April 20, 5:04 p.m.
Papa Doug won’t get Bahamas job
And Trump Steaks! http://www.sandiegoreader.com/users/photos/2018/apr/20/121513/dwbat | April 20, 4:51 p.m.
Ailing Qualcomm to undergo big layoff
Sure, lucrative opportunities like weed stores, vape shops, hair salons, office-space-sharing, dog walking, solar sales, surfboard repair, and telephone survey company.dwbat | April 20, 4:48 p.m.
Ailing Qualcomm to undergo big layoff
not to worry! Heard the Qualcomm guy talk about this today. We should congratulate Qualcomm for shedding these folks! They are all going to start new businesses, he says! It's a great day!Wabbitsd | April 20, 2:40 p.m.
Revolutionaries join San Diego DA race
Throngs of La Jolla High School students hit the bricks at the intersection of Nautilus Street and Fay Avenue today at 10 a.m. to protest gun violence, to seek political change in permissive gun laws and to commemorate the deadly shootings at Columbine High School in Colorado 20 years ago. Passing motorists honked in solidarity ...monaghan | April 20, 1:57 p.m.
Papa Doug won’t get Bahamas job
http://www.sandiegoreader.com/users/photos/2018/apr/20/121506/Ponzi | April 20, 1:50 p.m.
Revolutionaries join San Diego DA race
Unfortunately the beautiful Genevieve Jones-Wright is a public defender and has never prosecuted a case or administered an office. The whole point of the District Attorney's office, with 400 lawyers, is to prosecute crimes against the people. I would feel better about voting for her if she were running for judge.monaghan | April 20, 1:43 p.m.
Ailing Qualcomm to undergo big layoff
dwbat: Excellent observations (in the from of questions). Such questions are asked by workers when there is a big layoff. Does anybody wonder why there is so much bitterness among workers? Best, Don BauderDon Bauder | April 20, 10:18 a.m.
Papa Doug won’t get Bahamas job
dwbat: Or Popov, sometimes called Pop Off. Best, Don BauderDon Bauder | April 20, 10:14 a.m.
Papa Doug won’t get Bahamas job
Darren: Didn't Trump have a Trump-branded vodka? Or is my memory failing? Best, Don BauderDon Bauder | April 20, 10:12 a.m.
Ailing Qualcomm to undergo big layoff
OK, here are some questions. When companies like Qualcomm (and many others) need to cut expenses, why do the worker bees get laid off first? Why not chop the salaries, stock options and bonuses for the top executives instead? They prosper when the company does well, so why shouldn't they have to take much less ...dwbat | April 20, 9:05 a.m.
Papa Doug won’t get Bahamas job
Dasvidaniya, Papa!dwbat | April 20, 8:53 a.m.
National City council member subject of probe
There is something missing here. The city council decides to hire private counsel to investigate wrongdoing by one of its members, a step that will prove costly to the revenue-strapped city. Where is mention of requesting an investigation by the district attorney? If this proves to be a criminal matter, she will have to get ...Visduh | April 20, 8:37 a.m.
Papa Doug won’t get Bahamas job
Hi Don, Siberia? Look for the new Papa Doug's Vodka, at a finer-than-normal liquor store near us.Darren | April 19, 7:39 p.m.
The Old Globe's Uncle Vanya should make you appreciate the internet
This is an anti-review Monaghan. The writer is not allowed to review the performances, staging, lighting etc. The point is to broaden the conversation not sell ticket for The Old Globe. That is was poorly attended is a shame but that onus lies upon the organization producing the play not the publications writing about it. ...Garrett Harris | April 19, 3:41 p.m.
Clairemont braces for homeless housing
That is true, especially when you consider that the average family in the 1950's could afford a new home with only one spouse working. This brings us to the related topic of depressed wages. Wages for the average American have been falling behind the rate of inflation since the 1970's. This issue will not be ...clash84 | April 19, 1:04 p.m.
The juicy Trump-Cohen-Russia story
dwbat: Back in Daley's days, Switzerland dominated the offshore bank and secrecy haven business. (Maybe Liechtenstein was a distant second.) The Caribbean havens, plus those in other faraway havens (such as the Seychelles) weren't big yet. Best, Don BauderDon Bauder | April 19, 12:41 p.m.
Dual Workshop: Retire Wisely and How Does the New Tax Plan Effect You?
CORRECTION: This event begins at 9:00 AM and ends at 10:00 AM. We apologize for any confusion this may have caused and thank a local reader for bringing it to our attention.gc2church | April 19, 12:01 p.m.
The juicy Trump-Cohen-Russia story
"showed no sign of undue wealth" But couldn't Daley simply have had illegal money hidden in an overseas bank? Remember, former mob boss Whitey Bulger was living in a cheap Santa Monica apartment when he was arrested (and he wasn't flat broke).dwbat | April 19, 11:37 a.m.
Meet the Exbats
That is such a wonderful wonderful photo. I'm cracking up at my desk.Andy Boyd | April 19, 10:48 a.m.
Clairemont braces for homeless housing
I think the homeless problem is very complex. And you have a point. I mean, there are struggling working people that would like some help and the chance to move into that housing on Mt. Alifan, to allow them to move onto something better. Trouble is, we need to build something better for them to ...Julie Stalmer | April 19, 8:34 a.m.
Clairemont braces for homeless housing
I don't think anyone becomes homeless due to incentives. True, there are some homeless people that are happy as can be panhandling and getting high and doing what they want without consideration for anyone else. There are criminals that mimic homeless behavior too and use homeless people as shields (this is a real thing, seen ...Julie Stalmer | April 19, 8:26 a.m.
Cate hits up city workers, pays another fine
Their all sleazebuckets, city, state and federal. When are their pensions going to be taken away and replaced with 401k 's?rplm | April 19, 8:24 a.m.
Clairemont braces for homeless housing
John, Jason did have a job at Subway, lost it when they closed. He had a gym membership so he had a place to shower and store his stuff while he worked. He no longer has the membership since he lost his income. He does have an address to use, his brothers, so he could ...Julie Stalmer | April 19, 8:23 a.m.
Clairemont braces for homeless housing
Los Angeles has around 50,000-ish people on the streets. We have around 15,000-ish but could easily get there. Though, I have a feeling our count is higher with the number sleeping in the canyons. Many homeless people I talked to said they've never been counted. The number may be a hell of a lot higher ...Julie Stalmer | April 19, 8:18 a.m.
Clairemont braces for homeless housing
Maybe they need to built affordable housing and homeless housing equally in all areas or just build housing and have a mix of people living in it. It might work better that way so it's not so segregated.Julie Stalmer | April 19, 8:14 a.m.
Clairemont braces for homeless housing
jonjr, I thought it was important to include the voices of those homeless on Clairemont streets. I talked to several, but Jason is the only one that really was willing to speak with me and have his photograph taken. He has been homeless for three years, he had a job at Subway before they closed. ...Julie Stalmer | April 19, 8:12 a.m.
Ailing Qualcomm to undergo big layoff
Shimizu Randall: At this point, the company isn't talking about where the layoffs are. Best, Don BauderDon Bauder | April 19, 8:03 a.m.
Ailing Qualcomm to undergo big layoff
dwbat: Yes, I believe it was Circuit City. Best, Don BauderDon Bauder | April 19, 8:02 a.m.
"Are you kidding me? It's a cow pasture."
Thank you John. I'm very curious to see if the city council has anything to say on this next week.Julie Stalmer | April 19, 8:01 a.m.
"Are you kidding me? It's a cow pasture."
I would say yes, there are some parallels. Besides buildings, historic landscapes don't get enough attention and are equally important. There have been (maybe still at) buildings in Balboa Park that have trash bags on the ceilings because they are in need of repair. Balboa Park should be as clean as Disneyland, it's a huge ...Julie Stalmer | April 19, 8 a.m.
"Are you kidding me? It's a cow pasture."
It's not quite clear why the city is being so secretive or why they need to amend the request for proposal. I guess we'll find out soon when they release a new one. I just hope it's not one that they are having someone that wants to submit write for them to give them an ...Julie Stalmer | April 19, 7:57 a.m.
Just keep toilet out of the title
They said they are automatic when the pressure changes within the pipes, no human intervention is needed said the city. I'm not sure why a protective sleeve isn't included in the design, well, the cost is the reason I guess.Julie Stalmer | April 19, 7:55 a.m.
Just keep toilet out of the title
It looks like a good part of it is in Bay Park and Clairemont and if University City get's it's way, all of it would remain in Clairemont (they detour on the map).Julie Stalmer | April 19, 7:53 a.m.
Landslide buries Tijuana neighborhood
San Diego would look the same if the developers had their way. There is a reason for building codes and zoning laws.AlexClarke | April 19, 6:39 a.m.
D.A. Summer Stephan's incumbent protection plan
Dumanis "arranged" for an early resignation, and she highly recommended Stephan has her successor. The board, following long precedent, ratified that choice without making any sort of serious search for a successor. So, yes, the board appointed Stephan after Dumanis groomed her, recommended her, and campaigned for her.Visduh | April 18, 9:46 p.m.
Ailing Qualcomm to undergo big layoff
Circuit City?dwbat | April 18, 9:38 p.m.
The juicy Trump-Cohen-Russia story
swell: Yes, Daley lived in a humble abode. But so does Warren Buffett. You might read the book, "Boss" about Daley. Best, Don BauderDon Bauder | April 18, 9:09 p.m.
The juicy Trump-Cohen-Russia story
dwbat: I don't know. I doubt I could write a screenplay. Of course, I see few movies. Best, Don BauderDon Bauder | April 18, 9:06 p.m.
The juicy Trump-Cohen-Russia story
shirleyberan: Writing for the Reader gives me joy. My wife is right here to share it. Our sons, daughter-in-law and grandsons are in the Bay Area. We see them a couple of times a year and regularly talk with them by Facetime. Best, Don BauderDon Bauder | April 18, 9:05 p.m.
Ailing Qualcomm to undergo big layoff
Ponzis: H-1Bs have lower salaries. The older, experienced employees enjoy higher pay, so are the first layoff targets. I am not surprised that Qualcomm is still hiring H-1Bs as it axes more experienced personnel. There was an electronic retailer whose name I cannot remember. It decided to lay off its longtime sales personnel and use ...Don Bauder | April 18, 8:57 p.m.
College is over
The author chose these three grads just because they were carrying big student loan debt. One got a scholarship far away and incurred debt for living expenses, the next one studied locally and still ended up owing a lot, and the third went to a church school that charged plenty. All now have a massive ...Visduh | April 18, 7:33 p.m.
The juicy Trump-Cohen-Russia story
Most anyone who can put words together can write a screenplay. The structure is not that complex. But that doesn't mean it's going to be any good, or that it will ever sell and become a movie.dwbat | April 18, 7:15 p.m.
The juicy Trump-Cohen-Russia story
I was close to Daley in those days. He lived a humble life in a humble home and showed no sign of undue wealth. The only questionable financial move I'm aware of was to take advantage of advance knowledge of the route of a new expressway. He and some associates invested in land that would ...swell | April 18, 6:25 p.m.
Ailing Qualcomm to undergo big layoff
It should be easy to round up 1,000 or more H-1B's and give them the pink slips. No American citizens or legal residents should go before them. Looks like they are still hiring H-1B's as they lay off Americans: http://www.myvisajobs.com/H1B-Visa/SearchLCA.aspx?E=Qualcomm&O1=Employer&O2=JobTitle&Y=2017&WC=San%20Diego&WS=CaliforniaPonzi | April 18, 6:13 p.m.
The juicy Trump-Cohen-Russia story
Jefferson1776: As one who formerly lived and worked in Chicago, and was born and raised there, I understand completely. I came from DuPage County, a corrupt Republican machine. The Democratic Cook County machine was larger and much more powerful...and tied closely to organized crime. A former mayor of Chicago said the mayor has to run ...Don Bauder | April 18, 6:08 p.m.
The juicy Trump-Cohen-Russia story
shirleyberan: I laugh a lot. Especially these days. There is the old Chinese curse: "May you live in interesting times." We do, and the only thing to do is laugh. Best, Don BauderDon Bauder | April 18, 6:05 p.m.
The juicy Trump-Cohen-Russia story
dwbat: But could one learn the skill by reading a book? Best, Don BauderDon Bauder | April 18, 6:03 p.m.
The juicy Trump-Cohen-Russia story
shirleyberan: People in New York have known for decades that anybody in the New York real estate business, particularly construction, has to do business with mobsters. That's one reason fixers have to be middlemen. Best, Don BauderDon Bauder | April 18, 6:01 p.m.
Ailing Qualcomm to undergo big layoff
Visduh: Another entry was about a H-1B who was allegedly poorly handled. Yes, Qualcomm has been a major user of H-1Bs. The son of co-founder Irwin Jacobs, formerly CEO, now out, has plans to take the company private. The plans. are not favored by the board. Best, Don BauderDon Bauder | April 18, 5:55 p.m.
CalPERS buys boatload of Bridgepoint stock
Did they offer any answers to your questions? Anything like a justification for that strange stock purchase? Or did they just take your queries and promise to "get back to you?"Visduh | April 18, 5:27 p.m.
Ailing Qualcomm to undergo big layoff
“Extremely poorly handled" describes so much of what has gone on at the "Q" in recent years. One wonders how many of the laid-off employees are H-1b foreign workers. I'd guess it is exactly none. Even after these staff reductions, we can anticipate Qualcomm continuing to complain/justify its need for ever-greater numbers of H-1b workers ...Visduh | April 18, 5:25 p.m.
The juicy Trump-Cohen-Russia story
There are several books on how to write a screenplay. Check Amazon and the public library.dwbat | April 18, 4:54 p.m.
Aggressive people and panhandlers move in on Eastlake
How long will it be until vigilante squads form to encourage the drug-addled transients to move along? Fortunately, the Sheriff's Department has been stung long and hard enough on their CCW issuance policies that they're loosening up. Anyone who cares about their families, their homes, and their neighborhood should get one, get training, and be ...jnojr | April 18, 4:14 p.m.
The juicy Trump-Cohen-Russia story
The Russian organized crime figure the RS article refers to (Simon Garber) who partnered with Cohen in NY taxi business is also reported to have had close ties to the family of former Chicago Mayor Daley, whose son supposedly had many visits to Russia. Garber opened a taxi empire in Chicago that somehow seemed to ...Jefferson1776 | April 18, 3:20 p.m.
The juicy Trump-Cohen-Russia story
Donald - because Laughter Is The Best Medicine. When Barbara Bush laid down after giving all her wisdom, I still think 92 years is Not Enough. Don't be too serious, laugh more.shirleyberan | April 18, 2:50 p.m.
The juicy Trump-Cohen-Russia story
Back then we innocents never thought a thing like Trump-Russian Mafia was a possibility.shirleyberan | April 18, 2:27 p.m.
D.A. Summer Stephan's incumbent protection plan
My concern is that Jones-Wright is going to let even more criminals free to roam the streets than the California propositions already have.Jefferson1776 | April 18, 2:25 p.m.
D.A. Summer Stephan's incumbent protection plan
Wasn't it the Board of Supervisors and not Dumanis that appointed Stephan?Jefferson1776 | April 18, 2:24 p.m.
The juicy Trump-Cohen-Russia story
shirleyberan: Of course it is bigger than Captain Money and the Golden Girl. In the big scheme of things, they were pretty small -- big in San Diego, but not elsewhere. Some people slammed the book because I didn't go to. Great Britain and Switzerland to tie up some loose ends. But these people did ...Don Bauder | April 18, 2:20 p.m.
The juicy Trump-Cohen-Russia story
Don - only write about what brings you joy in doing that, otherwise enjoy the time you have. People will have to figure out for themselves what makes them stronger. Save yourself and be with your loved ones first, foremost best. If I figure out how to write a screenplay it will be a comedy ...shirleyberan | April 18, 2:15 p.m.
The juicy Trump-Cohen-Russia story
swell: Pence is not bright and is a religious fanatic. However, he has been a governor and a Congressman. He knows political guile and doubletalk, although he may not be good at it. How will Trump be removed? For obvious reasons, the media are not talking about a most logical way: health. His body may ...Don Bauder | April 18, 2:13 p.m.
The juicy Trump-Cohen-Russia story
Just Do it Don, bigger than the Golden Girl, we only need the cliff notes.shirleyberan | April 18, 1:59 p.m.
Caremark RX, Phillips 66 keeping Toni Atkins well fed
Atkins should just state on her website: "We take VISA and MasterCard."dwbat | April 18, 1:55 p.m.
The juicy Trump-Cohen-Russia story
Great story! Unfortunately, even if we get rid of Trump there is nothing to celebrate. We'll be stuck with another crackpot till the end of his term in office. We can hope that progressives (dare I say socialists?) do well in the mid-terms. And pray that tRump doesn't select any Supreme Court justices.swell | April 18, 1:45 p.m.
Revolutionaries join San Diego DA race
I met with Jones-Wright at the Activist San Diego meeting on Monday. A real grass-roots evangelist. Smart and passionate, she speaks for minorities and ordinary citizens (as opposed to the incumbent and various predecessors). Her enthusiasm has been noticed and she's polling well.swell | April 18, 1:25 p.m.
The juicy Trump-Cohen-Russia story
shirleyberan: Forget any insults ten years ago or ten minutes ago. We all have to focus on one thing that is becoming clearer and clearer: Donald Trump was dead broke after his dismal casino experiences. For many years, he had known, socialized, and done business with gangsters, both Russian and American. The Russian mob bailed ...Don Bauder | April 18, 12:57 p.m.
The juicy Trump-Cohen-Russia story
Golden. This is why only your closest friends and relatives who know you and I, Love You!shirleyberan | April 18, 10:51 a.m.
22 dope growers want permits in Mira Mesa
http://www.sandiegoreader.com/users/photos/2018/apr/17/121343/Julie Stalmer | April 18, 10:48 a.m.
22 dope growers want permits in Mira Mesa
http://www.sandiegoreader.com/users/photos/2018/apr/17/121344/Julie Stalmer | April 18, 10:47 a.m.
Papa Doug won’t get Bahamas job
dwbat: Yes, but I wanted to get the line about the White House having bigger problems than Papa Doug into print, and your joke gave me the opportunity.. Best, Don BauderDon Bauder | April 18, 10:45 a.m.