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Chula Vista City Councilmember Declares Mexico Safe for Travel
Ken, No where in the article states any statistical evidence that crime is down in Tijuana and/or Mexico. The border region on both sides are going to have to do a lot more than one press release to demonstrate safety for the average tourist.— July 20, 2011 7:22 p.m.
Chula Vista City Councilmember Declares Mexico Safe for Travel
Another one of Rudy's strategies that he hopes will help him run for Mayor of Chula Vista.— July 18, 2011 5:59 p.m.
South Bay Community Services Looks Good on Paper
Very informative article. You really did your homework on this one. I think there must be some level of conflict of interest in regards to SBCS folk sitting on the housing commission. Maybe their argument is that they are a non-profit and that makes it okay, but other commissions have outside agency liaisons advising them. I think that would be more ethical. I do see the good that SBCS services does in the community, but at times I think they also stretch themselves too thin and not sticking to their core mission. I have never understood why so many influential Chula Vistans have been involved with this group as in on their Board of Directors. I may have missed it, but did you know that former Councilmember Patty Chavez also works for SBCS? Very interesting. Great job!— February 16, 2011 7:53 p.m.
Users of Norman Park Senior Center to Stage Protest for More Hours
If you actually read what you wrote, Feb. 4, 11:20 pm, well after the "demonstration" you would know that there was no sit-in on the police steps. You just delineated it as a fact, but it was not. Presuppose? That's all you do.— February 6, 2011 8:16 p.m.
Users of Norman Park Senior Center to Stage Protest for More Hours
One other thing, it was not the fastest growing city in the country. It was the fastest growing in the state and I believe the accurate number is the fifth fastest growing in the country.— February 6, 2011 8:04 a.m.
Users of Norman Park Senior Center to Stage Protest for More Hours
First, I think you spent more time reading Kay Bodge's flyer, than you did actually interviewing any person for this article. Second, if you had actually been there you would not falsely state that seniors sat on the steps of the police department. They originally stated they would, but they didn't because they realized it may be interpreted many ways, some not so well for their cause. Third, parents, like me, that use city rec centers, libraries, and pools have a difficult time to organize like the seniors have because we do not have as much disposable time as that demographic. I challenge you, Susan, to attend Rudy Ramirez's Public Office hours on Monday, February 7 at 6:00 pm at the Salt Creek Rec Center, 2710 Otay Lakes Rd. You will hear a lot of organizing going on there. Furthermore, I challenge you to pay attention during the public comments on February 8 at city council. We are organizing. Lastly, I am glad you finally admit that you were not in favor of Prop H. By reading your article before Prop H came to a vote, one would think you were attempting to be impartial. I could see through the BS. Maybe you can now admit you are more a commentator than an actual journalist.— February 6, 2011 7:46 a.m.
Users of Norman Park Senior Center to Stage Protest for More Hours
Once again, you have no proof. Put up the proof or be stop spewing your BS.— February 6, 2011 7:37 a.m.
Users of Norman Park Senior Center to Stage Protest for More Hours
Ahh yes. The effects of Prop H's failure keep rolling down hill. I wonder why this article doesn't mention that all the rec centers in Chula Vista have been reduced to two-days a week open to the public. You want to see fireworks? I'll bet next council meeting on Feb. 8 will have lots of them during the public comment period, around 4:15 pm turn to channel 24.— February 4, 2011 7:40 p.m.
Is Chula Vista Budgetary Rainstorm That Bad?
You have lived, but you currently do not live in Chula Vista. Regarding lifeguards, agencies prefer to hire lifeguards with previous certifications and often make this a requirement so they do not have to pay for their training. At times, staff are hired prior to certification. Tis ids true two years ago in the City of Chula Vista with the hire-a-youth program. It is more prevalent with summer camps and YMCA's. They get the training/certifications when they start working. According to California Health and Safety Code Division 2.5, Chapter 3; Article 5. Personnel; Section 1797.182: "The training shall be provided at no cost to the trainee." .... Also, in the Title 22 law where it pertains to lifeguards, they must be certified within the first six months of their hire date. Many agencies that just hire for the summer season, such as summer camps, never even train their staff in the Title 22 advanced first aid protocols. You are the clown. Obviously you do not even live in Chula Vista because you would be feeling the effects now. Quiet please. Real people are trying to solve real problems, not wannabe's. Thanks and have a nice day.— February 4, 2011 12:29 p.m.
Is Chula Vista Budgetary Rainstorm That Bad?
You really are just clueless and hell bent on hammering public safety. I emphasized the CVEA union, mostly the blue collar workers in the city, because these are the direct services I use with my family in the city I live in, such as the public pool, the public recreation centers, and the public libraries. It is easier for me to understand their MOU. Unlike you, I have take the time to read each MOU and side letter of all the unions. Employers, public and private, are required to pay for certain trainings for their employees if they are required by a federal, state or local code/law. For example, the State of California mandate that all swimming pools, pubic and private, have all their lifeguard staff go through the Title 22 First Aid training. These are generally park & rec employees or community service employees and by state law, the employer has to pay for the trainings. Additionally, street crew workers have to continually go through trainings and certifications. City arborist, the same. The list goes on and on. You are just a moron wanting to point out the faults of public safety and thinking all you need is a GED to work for any city. Where, in fact, most workers for most public entities are highly skilled and highly trained. I have never worked for a public entity, but I can say that the City of Chula Vista employees are far better than any other city I have lived in. Being that we all know you do not live in Chula Vista, you have no clue.— January 21, 2011 8:06 a.m.