It's much worse than I thought: <a href="http://www.voiceofsandiego.org/environment/muck/a…">Lynch told the Voice of San Diego</a> that the U-T is going to be a "cheerleader" for the owners' agenda. The sports page will attack opponents of the Chargers corporate welfare stadium as "obstructionists."
I had entertained mild optimism about the new owners, but no more. We'll need the Reader more than ever to expose machinations of the corporate welfare pigocracy. — November 18, 2011 8:26 a.m.
Does Doug Manchester's Spousal Split-Up Provide Clues to Intentions for the Union-Tribune?
http://j.mp/mansep— November 24, 2011 10:09 a.m.
Does Doug Manchester's Spousal Split-Up Provide Clues to Intentions for the Union-Tribune?
Fact-check: Did the Manchesters ever divorce? The U-T last year reported that they had separated, which is not the same thing: http://j.mp/mansep— November 24, 2011 10:09 a.m.
Manchester Purchase of Union-Tribune Raises Questions of Timing
Darn link. Here's the VOSD article: http://j.mp/uF8aSX— November 18, 2011 8:27 a.m.
Manchester Purchase of Union-Tribune Raises Questions of Timing
It's much worse than I thought: <a href="http://www.voiceofsandiego.org/environment/muck/a…">Lynch told the Voice of San Diego</a> that the U-T is going to be a "cheerleader" for the owners' agenda. The sports page will attack opponents of the Chargers corporate welfare stadium as "obstructionists." I had entertained mild optimism about the new owners, but no more. We'll need the Reader more than ever to expose machinations of the corporate welfare pigocracy.— November 18, 2011 8:26 a.m.
Yes, Manchester IS Looking at U-T
What Don did was okay, because he clearly labeled this as a rumor, and did not present it as fact. What I think is poor journalism is to report something from anonymous sources as factual. Many newspapers do this, including the Union-Tribune: http://www.signonsandiego.com/news/2011/jun/07/so… <i>"One key question that has lingered since USD game-fixing charges were leveled against 10 defendants in mid-April: Who was the player allegedly solicited by Brandon Johnson “to affect the outcome of USD basketball games for monetary bribes?” "That player, the Union-Tribune has learned, is forward Ken Rancifer. "Rancifer, according to multiple sources with direct knowledge of the case, was offered a monetary bribe during the meeting but declined to participate. He was not indicted, and there are no indications he will be."</i>— November 9, 2011 9:10 a.m.
Maienschein Paid $106,270 As Homeless Commissioner
There's an unspoken rule that politicians will be taken care of when out of office. It's institutionalized in Sacramento, where dozens of politicos or their spouses draw five- and six-figure salaries on numerous board and commissions whose purpose is to provide a sinecure. Both Democrats and Republicans do this routinely. Maienschein's United Way appointment may or may not have been such a payoff. He may even have convinced himself that he was chosen solely on merit. But the appointment certainly earned United Way good will with a potential future Assemblyman. It's hard to believe that wasn't part of the group's calculus.— November 6, 2011 11:28 a.m.
Rumor: Hedgecock May Leave KOGO
Here's the announcement, on SD Rostra: http://sdrostra.com/?p=21872 Rostra originally published Valentine's comments which Don quoted, available here: http://sdrostra.com/?p=21747— November 3, 2011 10:41 p.m.
Could McGrory Have Given More?
Don, thanks for mentioning "Paradise Plundered." Just bought it on the Kindle edition thanks to your mention.— November 2, 2011 9:06 p.m.
Court Orders ACORN Scandal Filmmaker to Turn Over Videos
Embarrassingly naive of the reporter.— September 28, 2011 1:16 p.m.
Russian Covets GA's Attack Drone Success
Interesting, Matt! I wrote a brief on this for the North County Times -- giving you credit, of course. How do you find these things?— September 23, 2011 12:48 p.m.