Archive for the 'North County Politics' Category

Continuing Border Follies …

October 13th, 2005

… For the latest in the continuing craziness in how extreme can we get on the issue of the U.S. border with Mexico, we turn once again to that ever-entertaining bunch at Escondido City Hall.

The same folks who have proven themselves big on big pay raises for themselves, the city manager and the city attorney, […]

Red Light, Green Light, Twilight Zone?

October 6th, 2005

Ever since some pinheads somewhere came up with the crazy idea, cameras tied into traffic lights have been popping up at intersections throughout North County.

Most places in North County have them; San Marcos does not, and likely won’t — thank goodness.

Some folks swear by them as lifesavers and say the hell with the price […]

Oceanside Airport - Help!!

October 4th, 2005

Over the last few years I have watched with frustration as the Oceanside City Council has continuously revised direction with respect to the Oceanside Airport. I believe the airport should remain open and I have supported those council and mayoral candidates who believe as I do.

The Oceanside Airport has been a fixture within […]

Playing catch up …

September 27th, 2005

The good folks in Escondido must be either:
Filthy rich
Asleep at the switch
Or dead
Honestly … As noted before (see prior post) their council members give themselves 6 percent raises effective December 2006 and their city manager and attorney get huge 28 percent boosts as well and not so much as a peep nor a Letter to […]