The Starting Line column is taking a day off, but this coming week or so of events of interest to progressive minded people are here for your perusal.
Ocean Beach Hippies – A Discussion
Saturday, April 30, 2-3pm
Ocean Beach Library
4801 Santa Monica
Info & Updates
Join OB Rag/SDFP Editor Frank Gormlie as he talks about hippie life in Ocean Beach through the years.
City Heights Law Day (Free)
Saturday, April 30, 9:30 am to 4:45 pm
Weingart City Heights Library
3795 Fairmount Avenue, City Heights
The San Diego County Board of Supervisors, City Council, and Mayor Kevin Faulkner have declared Saturday as City Heights Law Day. A day-long event will include presentations by prominent San Diego attorneys who will provide information that includes Employment Law; Civil and Small Claims; Landlord-Tenant Law; Bankruptcy Law and Immigration Law.
The attorneys will be available to provide personal 30-minute consultations free of charge in their area of expertise. San Diego Public Safety Law Enforcement Departments and the San Diego City Personnel Department will be recruiting volunteers and employees for public safety positions.
This all-day event is the culmination of months of planning and coordination among Friends of the City Heights Library volunteers and library staff and the San Diego County Law Library. City Heights resident, attorney, and SDFP contributor John Stump has provided oversight of all of the moving parts required to make this event a success.
The day will get off to a rousing start at 10am with the World Beat Drum Corp, a distinctly City Heights touch. It will culminate with a City Attorney debate which all five candidates for City Attorney will attend. There will be a meet the candidates reception following the debate.
Debate Between City Council District 7 Candidates
Saturday, April 30, 3:30-5pm
2750 Wheatstone St. (Linda Vista)
Info & Updates
Finally, a debate between the District 7 Candidates! The debate will be held at the Linda Vista Village Clubhouse.
D7 candidate Jose Caballero
City Attorney Candidate Debate
Saturday, April 30, 5:30- 9 pm
Church of the Brethern/Peace Resource Center
3850 Westgate Place, City Heights o2105
All five candidates for City Attorney will attend. There will be a meet the candidates reception following the debate.
May Day San Diego – Worker’s Rights Have No Borders
Sunday, May 1, 1pm
San Diego City College
1313 Park Blvd
Info & Updates
Join us for a May Day rally from San Diego City College to Chicano Park for International Worker’s Rights.
-Stop poverty wages, livable pay now!
-Stop worker abuse, right to unionize for all!
-Stop police and migra violence!
-Stop deportations and welcome refugees!
IWW Mayday Party
Sunday, May 1, 7pm
SDEA 10393 San Diego Mission Road
Info & Updates (Donations Requested)
The San Diego IWW presents a party for International Workers Day. The Haymarket Squares, the purveyors of the finest “Punkgrass for the People” are joining us from Phoenix Arizona with local musicians Grandpadrew, Mike Pope and Miah Spring.
The show is all ages with a suggested donation of $5-$15 dollars at the door. No workers turned away for lack of funds.
Chula Vista State of the City Address
Tuesday, May 3, 6pm
City of Chula Vista Government
276 4th ave, Chula Vista
Info & Updates
Please join Mayor Mary Salas as she provides an update on the City as well as goals for the future. As was introduced last year, Community Recognition Awards will be given to selected citizens recommended by each councilmember.
New Chula Vista 4th District Candidate Forum
Thursday, May 5, 6pm
MAAC
1385 3rd Ave., Chula Vista
Info & Updates
South West Chula Vista — now District 4 — will for the first time be holding district elections. This means only people who live in within the district will vote on June 7th for a City Council member who lives in the district.
Community members will have the opportunity to ask candidates questions, which should be submitted to pmartinez@calorganize.org by May 3rd at 5pm.
Don’t miss out on an opportunity to hear which of the candidates will stand with you and your community on issues like housing, infrastructure, education or safety.
League of Women Voters San Diego
City Council District 5 Forum
Thursday, May 5, 6:45-8pm
Scripps Ranch Community Center
11885 Cypress Canyon Road
Info & Updates
Come listen and ask your questions to those who are competing for your vote.
Democratic Congressional Town Hall
Friday, May 6, 4pm
Conrad Prebys Aztec Student Union
Theater 270 (Second Floor)
San Diego State University
Info & Updates (Reservations)
The Veterans Democratic Club of San Diego, San Diego State University Democrats and the San Diego County Young Democrats are hosting a Democratic Congressional Town Hall on May 6th, 2016 from 4-6pm! Veterans and collegiate issues will be put at the forefront! This event is sponsored by Students Supporting Israel at SDSU.
Representatives Scott Peters (CA-52) and Juan Vargas (CA-51) and San Diego Democratic Party endorsed congressional candidates Col.(ret) Douglas Applegate (CA-49) and Patrick Malloy (CA-50) have signed on to our event! Veterans and Students make up a large portion of the electorate in San Diego and their issues will be the focus of the evening.
Raise the Wage Super Walk
Saturday, May 7, 9am
San Diego County Democratic Party
8340 Clairemont Mesa Dr #105
Info & Updates
During this historic time for the workers rights movement, let’s come together to ensure that voters in the City of San Diego know that Prop I still makes a difference in working families’ pockets- $1,750 or a $1/hour more for almost three years and 5 total paid sick days! Also, May 7th weekend is especially important because vote-by-mail ballots arrive in voter’s homes!
City Heights Town Council
D9 City Council Candidates Forum
Wednesday, May 11, 6:30pm
Kassab Family Auditorium at
Cherokee Point Elementary School
3735 38th Street at Wightman
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