City Schools Must Come Eye to Eye with History
Maintain the name Robert E. Lee Elementary School
by Daniel Smiechowski
If there is anything that I am passionate about, it is history. The past is immutable and a window to the future. That is why...
Local Schools Should Take a Worldly Approach to Education
Local Schools Should Take a Worldly Approach to Education
by Daniel Smiechowski
In perhaps one of the greatest ironies of our time, the new information age has yet to unleash a torrent of personal desire in...
Pope Francis to Address Joint Session of Congress
Historic first inside the beltway
by Daniel Smiechowski
Coming on the heels of unprecedented social change, including the legalization of Gay marriage in the United States, the Holy Pontiff has been invited to speak before the...
Neighborhood Website Nextdoor.com Draws Controversy
Viewpoint by Daniel Smiechowski
Neighborhood Website Draws Controversy
Nextdoor.com a social media site directed at local neighborhoods has drawn scrutiny from some San Diego residents. It seems that some folks are roiled over various political postings...
Pure Water Awash In Dirty Ethics
North City Project Pure Water San Diego Program
Commentary Louis Rodolico
In blatant violation of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) requirements Pure Water completed 60% Engineering plans before public comment. The Pure Water Environmental Impact...
Clairemont Community Planning Group
Clairemont Community Planning Group: A Vital Link our Neighborhoods
Have you ever wondered about that vacant lot or dilapidated building in your neighborhood? Many local residents are often curious about various land use issues and...
A Personal Interview with San Diego Mayoral Candidate David Alvarez
by Daniel Smiechowski
If a rising tide lifts all ships, this indeed is Mr. Alvarez’s moment. The current Councilman is indeed both a man of the people and a man of the City. Mr. Alvarez...
San Diego’s Aversion to Public Transportation
San Diego’s Aversion to Public Transportation
Despite the good local service, stigma remains
by Daniel Smiechowski
The sixty-four thousand dollar question is how do we get more riders onto our local buses? Outside the trolley, buses are...
Linda Vista Residents Step Up to Protect Environment
By Scott Sherman, District 7
Earlier this month, my office teamed with San Diego’s Environmental Services Department to hold a community cleanup and recycling event. Residents had the opportunity to clean up their neighborhood and...
Opponents to Mid Coast Trolley Fighting Losing Battle
The Trolley is coming to Clairemont, take it or leave it. Long overdue and years in planning our community will soon be home to a wider network of mass transit and this is certainly...