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Ooh, ahh, we need more convention center space
Here's the lineup, from L to R: Rip Rippetoe, Convention Center president; Laurie Coskey, Convention Center Board member; Mayor Kevin Faulconer; and Gil Cabrera, Convention Center chair
— March 1, 2018 9:36 a.m.
Historic value of O.B. kit home debated
JustWondering: You're right about your first two points, but there's some question as to how relevant those issues should be when board members vote. Legal counsel at the HRB hearing strongly urged board members to stick to the criteria spelled out in the law, and added there's no limit to the number of designations allowed in a given area.
— November 9, 2017 10:08 a.m.
Historic value of O.B. kit home debated
JustWondering: May I offer a clarification. While the possible Sears connection and period marketing may be interesting, those weren't reasons offered for historic designation. Historic Resources Board staff cited Criteria C, which means the resource "embodies distinctive characteristics of a style, type, period or method or is a valuable example of the use of natural materials or craftmanship."
— November 8, 2017 10:26 a.m.
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print circulation continues downward spiral
Yes, I remember your mug shot that accompanied your financial column when I was a kid. And I do seem to remember when you branched off as a columnist. For some reason I remember your Bill Ballance profile. At the time I assumed they assigned you because I figured he wouldn't talk to anyone else. I also remember you dabbled in talk radio a bit. The one and only time I've ever spoken to you was when you were a guest on Bill Holland's show. Everyone wanted to know your stock tips and such but I asked you about subsidies to sports franchises. You were one of the few to express doubts about the Chargers ticket guarantee and the Padres land grab, and I really admired that. It's taken a few years, but it looks like the convention wisdom has finally come around to your point of view. May you still doing this 44 years from now.
— October 14, 2017 11:17 p.m.
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May I say I don't see that as a problem. I'd still rather wait till the paper hits my porch (sorry -- driveway or sidewalk, now that it's a guy in a car instead of a kid on a bike). I feel like I'm more likely to get a better summary with the facts in perspective, without the pressure of less-scrutinized, overhyped details that characterize the 24-news cycle outlets.
— October 13, 2017 8:38 p.m.
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How do you like them apples Don. I'll always remember you as the guy from the U-T, but it's been so long some only know you as a Reader reporter!
— October 13, 2017 8:29 p.m.
Who, us? Fox News wrongly implicates local union
@jnojr: It's fine if you "love" Tucker Carlson -- I even watch myself now and then, that's how I found out about this. But isn't it wrong to ascribe a position to a group without explanation, for no apparent reason? Why can't the good people at Fox address this? There's no way viewers of any stripe can "love" this kind of conduct.
— August 31, 2017 11:27 a.m.
Renewal of Newport Avenue soon to come
@AlexClarke: You're right, and that appears to be the case with Newport Avenue, though the city's Communication Department would not offer a response to that specific point.
— December 13, 2015 2:43 p.m.
Confidence high, but store remains dry
Visduh, I've heard many express your concerns about the "community benefits package" -- both whether it's enforceable, or whether it really has any teeth to begin with. CVS concedes they see no legal repercussions if they were to thumb their nose at it -- that ultimately, it will be enforced by public pressure. However, ABC could place conditions in the license drawn from the benefits package. Placing conditions is a common method of resolving these protests, ABC told me.
— December 7, 2014 3:08 p.m.
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Ooh, ahh, we need more convention center space
Here's the lineup, from L to R: Rip Rippetoe, Convention Center president; Laurie Coskey, Convention Center Board member; Mayor Kevin Faulconer; and Gil Cabrera, Convention Center chair— March 1, 2018 9:36 a.m.
Historic value of O.B. kit home debated
JustWondering: You're right about your first two points, but there's some question as to how relevant those issues should be when board members vote. Legal counsel at the HRB hearing strongly urged board members to stick to the criteria spelled out in the law, and added there's no limit to the number of designations allowed in a given area.— November 9, 2017 10:08 a.m.
Historic value of O.B. kit home debated
JustWondering: May I offer a clarification. While the possible Sears connection and period marketing may be interesting, those weren't reasons offered for historic designation. Historic Resources Board staff cited Criteria C, which means the resource "embodies distinctive characteristics of a style, type, period or method or is a valuable example of the use of natural materials or craftmanship."— November 8, 2017 10:26 a.m.
U-T print circulation continues downward spiral
Yes, I remember your mug shot that accompanied your financial column when I was a kid. And I do seem to remember when you branched off as a columnist. For some reason I remember your Bill Ballance profile. At the time I assumed they assigned you because I figured he wouldn't talk to anyone else. I also remember you dabbled in talk radio a bit. The one and only time I've ever spoken to you was when you were a guest on Bill Holland's show. Everyone wanted to know your stock tips and such but I asked you about subsidies to sports franchises. You were one of the few to express doubts about the Chargers ticket guarantee and the Padres land grab, and I really admired that. It's taken a few years, but it looks like the convention wisdom has finally come around to your point of view. May you still doing this 44 years from now.— October 14, 2017 11:17 p.m.
U-T print circulation continues downward spiral
May I say I don't see that as a problem. I'd still rather wait till the paper hits my porch (sorry -- driveway or sidewalk, now that it's a guy in a car instead of a kid on a bike). I feel like I'm more likely to get a better summary with the facts in perspective, without the pressure of less-scrutinized, overhyped details that characterize the 24-news cycle outlets.— October 13, 2017 8:38 p.m.
U-T print circulation continues downward spiral
How do you like them apples Don. I'll always remember you as the guy from the U-T, but it's been so long some only know you as a Reader reporter!— October 13, 2017 8:29 p.m.
Who, us? Fox News wrongly implicates local union
@jnojr: It's fine if you "love" Tucker Carlson -- I even watch myself now and then, that's how I found out about this. But isn't it wrong to ascribe a position to a group without explanation, for no apparent reason? Why can't the good people at Fox address this? There's no way viewers of any stripe can "love" this kind of conduct.— August 31, 2017 11:27 a.m.
Renewal of Newport Avenue soon to come
@AlexClarke: You're right, and that appears to be the case with Newport Avenue, though the city's Communication Department would not offer a response to that specific point.— December 13, 2015 2:43 p.m.
Confidence high, but store remains dry
Visduh, I've heard many express your concerns about the "community benefits package" -- both whether it's enforceable, or whether it really has any teeth to begin with. CVS concedes they see no legal repercussions if they were to thumb their nose at it -- that ultimately, it will be enforced by public pressure. However, ABC could place conditions in the license drawn from the benefits package. Placing conditions is a common method of resolving these protests, ABC told me.— December 7, 2014 3:08 p.m.