San Diego, CA Focus

Some San Diego News:

Zapf news blackout at the UT?

San Diegans Caravan to Phoenix for Immigrants’ Rights Protest

An Open Letter to Rand Paul and His Libertarian Racism

The Race for San Diego County Sheriff – Legacy, Labor and Lunacy Carry the Day

School Board Races – Secret Societies, Oxymorons and the ‘Evil’ Teachers Union

Coffee Party Action at Downtown Mega-Banks Reflects Sentiment for Bank Reform in Recent Poll

Local Ballot Measures – The Good, The Bad & The Ugly

Vote Yes on Propositions 13 and 15 and No on the Rest: The California Democratic Party recommends voting YES on Proposition 13 and 15 in the June Primary and voting NO on Propositions 14, 16, and 17.

Coffee Party Targets Mega-Banks in Downtown San Diego

Hey, Did You Know There’s An Election Coming Up? – Part One


EVENTS:

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

San Diego DFA Meetup With San Diego PDA Metro Meeting
Date(s): Wednesday, June 2, 2010
Time: 6:00 PM - 8:45 PM
Description: Speakers: JUDGE BOB LONGSTRETH & JUDGE LANTZ LEWIS! Both are Running for re-election, SUPERIOR COURT JUDGE.Guest Speaker: To be confirmed. Social Hour from 6:00pm-7:00pm.
Location: Giovanni's (Meeting Room), 9353 Clairemont Mesa Blvd. San Diego 92111 (Corner of Clairemont Mesa Blvd & Ruffin Rd - Across from Resgitrar of Voters' Office
Contact: (858) 459-7044
Email: cchangus@san.rr.com
Website: www.dfa.meetup.com/23

Chicano Democratic Association Meeting
Date(s): Wednesday, June 2, 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, June 2, 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

Pacific Beach Democratic Club Meeting
Date(s): Thursday, June 3, 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, June 3, 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, June 3, 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

Fiesta Del Sol
Date(s): Saturday, June 5, 2010 - Sunday, June 6, 2010
Time: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Description: Voter Registration and presentation of local candidates at the annual Fiesta del Sol event in Solona Beach. Visit the Rancho Santa Fe booth in front of Fletcher Cove park. Francine Busby and Crystal Crawford will be visiting the booths.
Location: Fletcher Cove Park, Solana Beach
Contact: (858)245-3379
Email: info@rsfdemclub.org
Website: www.rsfdemclub.org

Get-Out-The-Vote Event in San Diego!
Date(s): Saturday, June 5, 2010
Time: 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Description: Please join us as we engage local voters to turn them out this year year's critical elections!

Volunteers will fan out from Democratic Party Headquarters in Kearny Mesa, educating voters door-to-door about the upcoming election and ensuring that they vote.

By starting now, we'll build the connection we need to get our supporters to the polls in June and November.

Refreshments, training, and handout materials will be provided! Please email info@sddemocrats.org or call (858) 277-3367 with any questions or to RSVP
Location: Democratic Headquarters (San Diego, CA)
8340 Clairemont Mesa Blvd.
Suite 105
San Diego, CA 92111
Contact: (858) 277-3367
Email: info@sddemocrats.org
Website: www.my.barackobama.com/page/event/detail/gp8v8g

Shopping Fundraiser for North County Dem. 2010 Election Success!
Date(s): Saturday, June 5, 2010 - Sunday, June 6, 2010
Time: 11:12 AM - 11:12 AM
Description: Rare Public Sale of Martha Sullivan's inventory of fine tableware and serveware, ceramics and studio pottery, and other unique items for kitchen, home and self. 50% of sales from this event AND from on-line sales at www.ApplyLiberallyEnterprises on June 5-6 will be donated toward opening a North County Democratic Campaign HQs to support endorsed Democratic candidates this Fall.
Location: Apply Liberally Enterprises, 10940 Roselle Street, San Diego 92121
Contact: 858-945-6273
Email: marthasullivan@mac.com
Website: www.ApplyLiberallyEnterprises.com

Del Mar/Carmel Valley Democratic Club Meeting Meeting
Date(s): Wednesday, June 9, 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

Eastlake Bonita Democratic Club Meeting
Date(s): Thursday, June 10, 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, June 10, 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, June 12, 2010
Location: Filipino-American Veterans Association, San Diego 92102
Contact: (619) 764-8926
Email: filipinoamerican_club@sddem.org

Escondido Democratic Club: Local and National Immigration Issues
Date(s): Saturday, June 12, 2010
Time: 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Description: Immigration issues have dominated the news during recent months, as the outcry over Escondido Police checkpoints has increased, and as Arizona passed an immigration law many see as highly discriminatory. Our guest speaker is Andrea Guerrero, Field and Policy Director for the ACLU of San Diego & Imperial Counties, who will discuss immigration issues at all levels, with the goal of preparing EDC members and friends to take an active role in the public policy discussion. The ACLU has initiated legal action to prevent the Arizona law from going into effect. Members will be asked to vote on a resolution opposing the use of traffic checkpoints in Escondido as the primary means of identifying and citing drivers without licenses. The resolution was introduced at the May 8 meeting.
Location: Escondido Public Library, 239 S. Kalmia St., Escondido
Contact: (760) 740-8595
Email: communications@escondidodems.org
Website: www.escondidodems.org

Lake San Marcos Democratic Club Meeting
Date(s): Saturday, June 12, 2010
Time: 12:30 PM - 2:30 PM
Location: Lake San Marcos Pavilion, 1025 La Bonita Drive, Lake San Marcos
Contact: (760) 744-9233
Email: president@lsm.sddem.org
Website: www.lsm.sddem.org

Martin Luther King Democratic Club Meeting
Date(s): Saturday, June 12, 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

Guest Speaker - Olga Diaz at LSMDC
Date(s): Saturday, June 12, 2010
Time: 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Description: The June meeting of Lake San Marcos Democratic Club - Escondido City Councilwoman Olga Diaz will be our guest speaker. She attended Santa Clara University where she received a Bachelor of Science and Commerce degree. In 2002 she opened Blue Mug Coffee and Tea, which quickly became a local favorite choice for coffee and an Escondido landmark. She was elected to the Escondido City Council in November 2008. All of us will be participating in the primary elections on June 8. Olga will share with us her interpretation of the results of the primaries and unfolding political landscape for November elections.
Location: Lake San Marcos Pavilion, 1105 La Bonita Dr. , San Marcos , CA 92078-5221

Contact: (760) 744-9233
Email: m.borevitz@cox.net
Website: www.lsm.sddem.org

Progressive Democrats-North Democratic Club Meeting
Date(s): Sunday, June 13, 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

Rancho Santa Fe Democratic Club Sponsors a Fundraiser for Francine Busby
Date(s): Sunday, June 13, 2010
Time: 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Description: Join us for a Sunday afternoon in a private residence in Fairbanks for a fundraiser for Francine Busby.
Location: Private Home in Fairbanks-please RSVP for address
Price: $100.00 / Person
Contact: (858) 245-3379
Email: membership@rsfdemclub.org
Website: www.rsfdemclub.org

Mesa Democratic Club Meeting
Date(s): Monday, June 14, 2010
Time: 7:00 PM - 8:45 PM
Description: Please join us to hear from our guest speaker RICHARD BARRERA, President of the San Diego Unified Board. He will speaker on School issues with cuts in the budget & with limited resources.Our dues are right and we hope you will join our club serving Bay Park, Clairemont, Kearny Mesa, Linda Vista, Mission Valley, Serra Mesa and University City.
Location: SDCDP Headquarterrs, 8340 Clairemont Mesa Blvd, Suite 105, 92111
Contact: (858) 361-1735
Email: president@mesa.sddem.org
Website: www.mesa.sddem.org

Rancho Santa Fe Democratic Club Meeting
Date(s): Wednesday, June 16, 2010
Time: 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Description: Join us at our general meeting for a fundraiser for Crystal Crawford.
Location: Private residence in Fairbanks - Please RSVP for address
Contact: (858) 245-3379
Email: events@rsfdemclub.org
Website: www.rsfdemclub.org

East County Democratic Club Meeting
Date(s): Thursday, June 17, 2010
Time: 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Location: Coco's Restaurant, 1025 Fletcher Pkwy El Cajon, CA 92025
Contact: (619) 447-3246
Email: president@ecdcweb.org
Website: www.ecdcweb.org

Black Mountain Democratic Club Meeting
Date(s): Thursday, June 17, 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

La Jolla Democratic Club Program Speaker-Mike Aguirre
Date(s): Sunday, June 20, 2010
Time: 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Description: Michael Aguirre, former City Attorney for San Diego, will discuss the reforms necessary to prevent another derivative market crash and the worldwide effort to reform the banking system and the financial securities market. Mr. Aguirre will outline the issues and offer solutions for dealing with Wall Street's misbehavior and the devastating resultant impact on Main Street and Our Street.
Location: La Jolla Riford Branch Library, 7555 Draper Avenue, La Jolla, CA 92037
Contact: (858) 752-9544
Email: michael_mcquary@yahoo.com
Website: www.lajollademocrats.org

Rancho Bernardo Democratic Club Meeting
Date(s): Monday, June 21, 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, June 22, 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, June 22, 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, June 24, 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

San Diego Democratic Club Meeting
Date(s): Thursday, June 24, 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

San Diego Democratic Women Club Meeting
Date(s): Saturday, June 26, 2010
Time: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Location: City Heights-Weingart Branch Library, 3795 Fairmount Ave (2nd Floor Community Room) San Diego 92105
Contact: (619) 948-4515
Email: president@women.sddem.org
Website: www.women.sddem.org

Democratic Club of Carlsbad/Oceanside Meeting
Date(s): Saturday, June 26, 2010
Time: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Location: Carlsbad Women's Club, 3320 Monroe St., Carlsbad CA 92012
Contact: (760) 435-0046
Email: demcco_club@sddem.org
Website: www.demcco.org

South Bay Democratic Club Meeting
Date(s): Saturday, June 26, 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

Pacific Beach Democratic Club Meeting
Date(s): Thursday, July 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, July 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


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.