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Mole's Progressive Democrat

The Progressive Democrat Newsletter grew out of the frustration of the 2004 election. Originally intended for New York City progressives, its readership is now national. For anyone who wants to be alerted by email whenever this newsletter is updated (usually weekly), please send your email address and let me know what state you live in (so I can keep track of my readership).

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  • Thursday, March 25, 2010

    San Diego, CA Focus

    San Diego News:

    Pre-Primary Endorsement Results

    CA Prop. 16: PGandE and the Buying of Democracy

    IBEW Organizer in San Diego Looks to Unionize Green Industry

    The Ocean Beach Connections in Mayor Sanders’ Latest Scandal

    New Scientific Studies Make the Case for the Marine Life Protection Act

    Serious Cuts Looming for San Diego Schools...cutting schools is one of the worst things a city can do. It almost invariably leads to higher crime, higher drug use and reduced job opportunities for our kids as they grow up.


    Here is a great calendar of events for San Deigo, California, thanks to the San Diego County Democrats:

    Goods Jobs, Local Jobs - Cesar Chavez Day March
    Date(s): Wednesday, March 31, 2010
    Time: 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
    Description: Join the San Diego and Imperial Counties Labor Council as we march to honor Cesar Chavez and demand Good Jobs for all San Diegans. Suggested donation is for food.
    Location: Spanish Landing
    Price: $5.00 / Person
    Contact: (619) 228-8101
    Email: aprentice@unionyes.org
    Website: www.unionyes.org

    Pacific Beach Democratic Club Meeting
    Date(s): Thursday, April 1, 2010
    Time: 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
    Location: Pacific Beach Recreation Center, 1405 Diamond St, San Diego 92109
    Contact: (858) 274-8173
    Email: president@pbclub.sddem.org
    Website: www.pbclub.sddem.org

    Fallbrook Democratic Club Meeting
    Date(s): Thursday, April 1, 2010
    Time: 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
    Location: Fallbrook Public Utility Dist (Conf Rm) 990 E Mission Rd, Fallbrook 92028
    Contact: (760) 723-4679
    Email: fallbrook_club@sddem.org
    Website: www.fallbrookdemocraticclub.com

    Spring Valley-Lemon Grove Democratic Club Meeting
    Date(s): Thursday, April 1, 2010
    Time: 7:30 PM - 8:30 PM
    Location: Cali Comfort Restaurant, 8910 Troy Street, Spring Valley, CA 91977

    Contact: (619) 465-9176
    Email: president@valleygrove.sddem.org
    Website: www.valleygrove.sddem.org

    Rancho North Coast Democratic Club Meeting
    Date(s): Wednesday, April 7, 2010
    Time: 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM
    Location: Clubhouse, 434 Requieza St, Encinitas, CA 92024
    Contact: (760) 942-2701
    Email: ranchocoast_club@sddem.org
    Website: www.ranchodemocrats.org

    Chicano Democratic Association Meeting
    Date(s): Wednesday, April 7, 2010
    Time: 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
    Location: Sherman Heights Community Center, 2258 Island Ave, San Diego 92102 (little yellow house to the right)
    Contact: (619) 384-4353
    Email: chicanodem_club@sddem.org
    Website: www.chicanodemocrats.com

    La Mesa-Foothills Democratic Club Meeting
    Date(s): Wednesday, April 7, 2010
    Time: 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM
    Location: La Mesa Community Center, La Mesa 91941
    Contact: (619) 741-1994
    Email: president@lmfdc.sddem.org
    Website: www.lmfdc.sddem.org

    Eastlake Bonita Democratic Club Meeting
    Date(s): Thursday, April 8, 2010
    Time: 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
    Location: Bonita Library Community Room, 4375 Bonita Rd, Bonita 91902
    Contact: (619) 267-1244
    Email: president@sbdemocrats.org
    Website: www.ebdemocrats.org

    Poway Democratic Club Meeting
    Date(s): Thursday, April 8, 2010
    Time: 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
    Location: Twin Peaks Middle School Rm 608, 14640 Tierra Bonita Rd, Poway 92064
    Contact: (858) 748-5330
    Email: president@powaydemocraticclub.org
    Website: www.powaydemocraticclub.org

    Filipino-American Democratic Club Meeting
    Date(s): Saturday, April 10, 2010
    Location: Filipino-American Veterans Association, San Diego 92102
    Contact: (619) 764-8926
    Email: filipinoamerican_club@sddem.org

    East Area Monthly Meetings
    Date(s): Saturday, April 10, 2010
    Time: 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
    Description: The SDCDP East Area Caucus meets every month in 2010 on the 2nd Saturday of the month.
    Location: CWA Union Hall, 566 E. Main Street, El Cajon, CA 92020
    Contact: (619) 889-9257
    Email: chrispearson11@hotmail.com

    Escondido Democratic Club Meeting
    Date(s): Saturday, April 10, 2010
    Time: 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
    Location: Contact for Location
    Contact: (760) 739-8119
    Email: escondido_club@sddem.org
    Website: www.escondidodems.org

    Escondido Democratic Club Meeting
    Date(s): Saturday, April 10, 2010
    Time: 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
    Location: Contact for Location
    Contact: (760) 739-8119
    Email: escondido_club@sddem.org
    Website: www.escondidodems.org

    Martin Luther King Democratic Club Meeting
    Date(s): Saturday, April 10, 2010
    Time: 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
    Location: Malcolm X Library, 5148 Market St, San Diego 92114
    Contact: (619) 578-1014
    Email: president@mlking.sddem.org
    Website: www.mlking.sddem.org

    30th Annual Eleanor and Franklin D. Roosevelt Dinner
    Date(s): Saturday, April 10, 2010
    Time: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
    Description: Our County Democratic Party's largest fundraising and awards event of the year, the Roosevelt Dinner draws hundreds of community leaders, donors, volunteers, candidates, and elected officials. In this special anniversary year, the Party will be honoring past generations of activists as well as highlighting those who are leading us toward Democratic victories in the 2010 elections.
    Location: Holiday Inn on the Bay, Downtown San Diego
    Contact: (858) 277-3367
    Email: info@sddemocrats.org
    Website: www.actblue.com/page/rd2010

    Progressive Democrats-North Democratic Club Meeting
    Date(s): Sunday, April 11, 2010
    Time: 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM
    Location: Palomar Unitarian Universalist Church, 1600 Buena Vista Dr. Vista 92081
    Contact: (760) 842-8534
    Email: progressive-club@sddem.org
    Website: www.pdsandiego.org

    Mesa Democratic Club Meeting
    Date(s): Monday, April 12, 2010
    Time: 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
    Location: SDCDP Headquarterrs, 8340 Clairemont Mesa Blvd, 92111
    Contact: (858) 361-1735
    Email: president@mesa.sddem.org
    Website: www.mesa.sddem.org

    Del Mar/Carmel Valley Democratic Club Meeting Meeting
    Date(s): Wednesday, April 14, 2010
    Time: 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
    Location: Contact for Location
    Contact: (858) 692-9524
    Email: president@dmcv.sddem.org
    Website: www.dmcv.sddem.org

    Black Mountain Democratic Club Meeting
    Date(s): Thursday, April 15, 2010
    Time: 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
    Location: Mesa Village Recreation Hall 1, 10550 Caminito Flores, San Diego 92126
    Contact: (858) 689-9185
    Email: blackmtn_club@sddem.org
    Website: www.blackmountaindemocrats.org

    East County Democratic Club Meeting
    Date(s): Thursday, April 15, 2010
    Time: 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
    Location: Coco's Restaurant, 1025 Fletcher Pkwy El Cajon, CA 92023
    Contact: (619) 447-3246
    Email: president@ecdcweb.org
    Website: www.ecdcweb.org

    La Jolla Democratic Club Meeting
    Date(s): Sunday, April 18, 2010
    Time: 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
    Location: La Jolla Riford Branch Library, 7555 Draper Avenue, La Jolla, CA 92037
    Contact: (858) 752-9544
    Email: lajolla_club@sddem.org
    Website: www.lajollademocrats.org

    San Diego Democratic Club Meeting
    Date(s): Thursday, April 22, 2010
    Time: 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
    Location: Joyce Beers Community Center, Uptown Center, Hillcrest.
    Contact: (858) 405-9903
    Email: president@sddemoclub.org
    Website: www.sddemoclub.org

    Democratic Club of Carlsbad/Oceanside Meeting
    Date(s): Saturday, April 24, 2010
    Time: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    Location: Carlsbad Women's Club, 3320 Monroe St., Carlsbad CA 92010
    Contact: (760) 435-0046
    Email: demcco_club@sddem.org
    Website: www.demcco.org

    South Bay Democratic Club Meeting
    Date(s): Saturday, April 24, 2010
    Time: 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
    Location: InterAmerican College, 140 West 16th St, National City 91950
    Contact: (619) 994-0884
    Email: president@sbdc.sddemorg
    Website: www.sbdc.sddem.org

    Point Loma Democratic Club Meeting
    Date(s): Sunday, April 25, 2010
    Time: 3:30 PM - 6:00 PM
    Description: Speaker to be announced.
    Location: Point Loma Assembly Building, 3035 Talbot St., San Diego 92106
    Contact: (619) 222-9344
    Email: pldcprez@gmail.com

    Rancho Bernardo Democratic Club Meeting
    Date(s): Monday, April 26, 2010
    Time: 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
    Location: Remington Club II, 16916 Hierba Dr., Rancho Bernardo
    Contact: (858) 674-7422
    Email: ranchobernardo_club@sddem.org
    Website: www.sdncdc.org

    Uptown Democratic Club Meeting
    Date(s): Tuesday, April 27, 2010
    Time: 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
    Location: Joyce Beers Community Center, San Diego 92103
    Contact: (619) 249-1625
    Email: uptown_club@sddem.org
    Website: www.uptowndemocrats.org

    Santee Democratic Club Meeting
    Date(s): Tuesday, April 27, 2010
    Time: 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
    Location: Carlton Hills Lutheran Church, 9735 Halberns Blvd (1 block N or Mast Blvd) Santee 92071
    Contact: (619) 258-9190
    Email: santee_club@sddem.org
    Website: www.santeedemocrats.org

    Chula Vista Democratic Club Meeting
    Date(s): Thursday, April 29, 2010
    Time: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
    Location: Brewhouse at Eastlake, 871 Showroom Place, Chula Vista CA 91914
    Contact: (619) 917-7963
    Email: president@chulavista.sddem.org
    Website: www.chulavista.sddem.org


    BIODIESEL IN SAN DIEGO:

    Biodiesel is one of the alternatives I have been pushing for some time. It can be used in any diesel engine, is less polluting and has a smaller carbon footprint than regular diesel.

    Here are some gas stations that offer biodiesel in the San Diego area:

    Carr's Car Center: 3940 Mission Avenue, Oceanside, CA 92054, 760-433-2166. Offers B5 (5% biodiesel, good for any diesel engine). Open M-SAT 6AM-6PM.

    Soco Group: 145 Vernon Way, El Cajon, CA 92020, 858-627-0440. Offers B20 (20% biodiesel, good for any diesel engine). Open 7 AM - 5PM M-F.

    Pearson Ford/RTC Fuels: 4067 El Cajon Blvd, San Diego, CA 92105, 619-243-0456. Offers B99 (99% biodiesel, good for new engines, some old engines not ok). Open 7AM-10PM.


    SAN DIEGO FOOD CO-OPS:

    Ocean Beach People's Organic Food Co-op
    4765 Voltaire St.
    San Diego, California 92107
    Phone: (619) 224-1387
    FAX: (619) 224-5089
    editor@oceanbeachpeoples.com
    http://www.obpeoplesfood.coop

    Ocean Beach People's Organic Food Market is a member-owned vegetarian consumer co-op that has been serving the community since 1971. Originally a worker's collective, the cooperative has grown to include 6000 feet of retail space and more than 8000 member/owners. The Co-op offers an extensive selection of organic produce, grocery, dairy, and bulk foods and herbs, as well as vitamins and homeopathics, cruelty-free bodycare, and aromatherapy products. Enjoy a full service sit-down deli featuring a delicious selection of home-style vegetarian and vegan entrees, salads, sandwiches, freshly prepared baked goods, desserts, and more! At People's, San Diego's only community owned grocery store, we specialize in products that are organic, wholesome, minimally processed, cruelty-free, and environmentally safe.

    They also have a good community events calendar.

    The UCSD Food Coop
    0323F Student Cooperative Center,
    San Diego, California 92093
    Phone: (619) 546-8339
    foodcoop@burn.ucsd.edu

    I used to shop at this one way, way back when I went to UCSD. It was great then!

    Since its introduction to the campus in 1978, the Food Co-op has committed itself to providing the UCSD community with a natural food alternative, as well as a resource for environmentally conscious products and information.

    The Food Co-op carries a variety of food and non-food products ranging from baked goods, juices, sandwiches, fresh organic produce, macro-biotic and ethnic foods to cruelty-free cosmetics and environmentally safe cleaning agents. Many foods are stocked in bulk to reduce the price to the customer and the waste of packaging (please bring bags when buying!). Special orders can be made at discount prices (good for items not necessarily carried in the store, as well!).

    Come in to shop, get informed, and/or volunteer as a general member of our store. For more information, call (858) 546-8339.

    I will also point out some other UCSD co-ops that I liked when I was a student there.

    The Ché Café

    The Ché Café Collective is dedicated to providing cheap, healthy vegetarian food, all-ages entertainment, and alternative education. We have All-We-Can-Eat dinners every Thursday from 5 pm to 7 pm. Entertainment at the Ché ranges from poetry readings and plays to forums, or shows of local bands.

    The Ché Café is surrounded by a grove of old eucalyptus trees and is next to the beautiful garden of the Farm Co-op. Tables and chairs inside and outside of the Ché and its close proximity to the Farm Co-op make it an inviting place to eat, study, or just hang out.

    The Ché Café is open to having people come by and help out. The Café provides a great opportunity for people to get involved in the process of cooking, running a restaurant and/or putting on events at any level they feel comfortable at. Stop by or call us at (858) 534-2311.

    (The Ché Café is located on the Revelle campus behind the Undergraduate library and down the hill from Stonehenge. We're the building with all the murals on it.) Read more about the Che Cafe Collective at its very own website: http://checafe.ucsd.edu/.

    General Store

    The General Store Co-op is a student-run store which was founded in 1980 to offer students a less expensive alternative to the high Price Center. [EDITOR'S NOTE: This is not quite right...the Price Center didn't even exist when the General Store was founded and greatly appreciated by students like myself.] As a student cooperative, we try to provide the University community with the best quality merchandise at the lowest prices. And we succeed! The General Store Co-op carries items such as selected essential school and office supplies, household and personal items, stationery and gift wrap, clothing (including UCSD logos), craft-center jewelry, and some food and snack items -- all of which range from 5-25% less than anywhere else on campus.

    Students are generally most interested in the fact that we sell textbooks, which are guaranteed to cost less than at the UCSD bookstore. We also try to carry as many used texts as possible. Also, we buy back current editions year round. Stop by to check which classes' books we're carrying.

    We encourage everyone to visit the General Store Co-op for our low prices and friendly service. Additionally, anyone is invited to come in and volunteer anytime as volunteers are the backbone of our organization. For further information or friendly help please feel free to call us at (858) 534-3932.

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