San Diego’s Deputy Sheriffs Association has rescinded an earlier endorsement of former District Attorney Bonnie Dumanis, the Republican candidate in the race for Fourth District Supervisor.
Former Assemblyman Nathan Fletcher, the Democratic candidate, now holds the title of ‘law enforcement’s choice,’ according to a press release landing in my inbox this morning.
The Deputy Sheriff’s Association of San Diego County (DSA) today announced their endorsement of Nathan Fletcher for County Supervisor.
This major endorsement by the county’s leading law enforcement association adds massive momentum to Fletcher’s surging campaign, which has announced a string of powerful endorsements and opened up a significant fundraising advantage since Fletcher’s commanding first place finish in June’s primary.
The Deputy Sheriffs PAC funded an independent expenditure slate mailer supporting Dumanis on May 3. They donated $50,000 on May 9, and $30,000 on June 29 to the local Republican Party on June 29th. The local GOP has spent $157,000 supporting Dumanis, mostly through member communications thus far.
The handwriting on the wall for the Deputy Sheriffs Association has to be the 74% of voters in District 4 who didn’t vote for Bonnie Dumanis in the Primary. Local conservatives bet the farm on independent expenditures supporting Democrat Lori Saldaña, running as an anti-establishment candidate, hoping for an easier opponent in the fall. That bet proved to be a loser.
Miss Cleo’s fortune-telling hotline has been strangely silent for me since she died two years ago, but I can say for sure the people who normally support Republicans are acting like they’ve seen the future. This endorsement, my friends, is kind of a big deal. I know the election isn’t over until the ballots are counted, but this switcheroo was a jaw-dropper.
[Sorry this intro was short today. Life happens.]
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August 10
The Generation Justice 1st Annual Youth Justice Summit
Friday, August 10, 9am
Joan B. Kroc Institute for Peace & Justice
University of San Diego
5998 Acala Park
For More Information (RSVP)
Hosted by Generation Justice
This Justice Summit is a newly conceived, yearly conference aimed at equipping young people with the knowledge, tools, and tactics to pursue justice while also engaging law enforcement and public officials in restorative dialogue and relationship building in order to promote accountability, transparency, and peace.
Black August: Lecture, Art, and Open Mic
Friday, August 10, 5:30pm
The Brown Building
4133 Poplar Street
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Hosted by Committee Against Police Brutality San Diego
Join local artists, poets, and activists for an event that is part of a collaboration between The Brown Building and Pillars of the Community, in a month-long series of events commemorating Black August.
The theme chosen by the Black August Planning Committee for this year is Black August is Black Love. We are looking for individuals who are passionate about this movement and/or black liberation initiatives, prison reform, and intersections between black and queer movements to contribute to this show.
“Black August was created by incarcerated Black people in order to commemorate the struggle for Black liberation. Directly linked to the memory of George Jackson and Jonathan Jackson, the month of August is a crucial month for Black liberation. While February has become a moment to highlight inspirational and representational moments of Black History, Black August is directly devoted to the history of struggle and in honor of Black political prisoners being held captive as well as the martyrs we have lost.” -Mychal Odom
Sierra Club’s Film Night “The Garden”
Friday, August 10, 6:30pm
8304 Clairemont Mesa Boulevard #101
For More Information
This film depicts the history and fate of a huge community garden in one of the country’s most blighted neighborhoods, South Central Los Angeles. Created as a form of healing after the L.A. riots of 1992 by mostly immigrant farmers from Latin America, this urban farm was destroyed, and the land sold to a wealthy developer by the L.A. City Council in a closed-door session. The farmers organized and fought back, but to no avail. The Garden raises crucial and challenging questions for Americans about liberty, equality, and justice for the poorest and most vulnerable among us.
August 11
Walk District 1 for Consuelo (Weekly Canvass)
Saturday, August 11, 9:30am
Grove Park
745 North Ash (Escondido)
For More Information (RSVP)
The November General Election is less than 100 days away! Help us get Consuelo elected to City Council by knocking on doors in Disrict 1 and talking to voters. No experience necessary. We’ll train you!
Please RSVP so we can prepare a walk list for you. Wear sunscreen and comfortable shoes.
Angelversary Vigil for Sergio Weick
Saturday, August 11, 2pm
Bronze Way (Vista)
For More Information
Hosted by Vista Families for Justice
We are approaching the two year ‘Angelversary’ of Sergio Weick’s murder by the Vista Sheriffs Department. To honor and remember Sergio we will be having a candlelight vigil at the very place he was executed; the end of Bronze Way in Vista on Saturday, August 11th at 2pm. We want to share with everyone in attendance who he was and not who the Vista Sheriffs Department and the media portrayed him to be. We appreciate the support of all who can make it.
Sergio lives in our hearts and actions. We will continue to fight against police brutality and to hold the Vista Sheriffs accountable for their crimes!
We will not forget Sergio Weick!
Paloma 4 IB Community Meet and Greet
Saturday, August 11, 10am
Teeple Park
1135 Calla Avenue (Imperial Beach)
For More Information
Hosted by Paloma4IBCouncil
In 2001, I saved up some money and bought a one-way ticket to San Diego and surfed IB for the first time. I was hooked! I knew I’d make IB my home.
After years of surfing here, I found out I’d been surfing polluted water, and have been fighting for clean water since. I do it because I believe that IB residents have a right to clean water and clean beaches.
Join us at Rose Teeple Park to discuss ways to improve our community while getting to know each other.
Lake San Marcos Democratic Club Endorsements
Saturday, August 11, 1pm
Discovery Elementary School
730 Applewilde Drive (San Marcos)
For More Information
As is our practice at this point in election years, our August program will feature several candidates for office, giving you the chance to not only hear what they have to say, but to also get your questions answered. Candidates scheduled to appear at our August 11th meeting include:
Randy Walton – Candidate for San Marcos City Council District 2, formerly a 12-year member of the San Marcos School Board
Stacy Carlson – incumbent candidate for San Marcos School Board (endorsed by SMEA)
Maria Nunéz – Candidate for San Marcos City Council District 1 (NPP, but progressive)
Alan Geraci – Candidate for Assembly District 75
Tasha Boerner-Horvath – Candidate for Assembly District 76
Ammar Campa-Najjar – Candidate for the 50th Congressional district
Mike Levin – Candidate for the 49th Congressional district
Jeff Griffith – Candidate for State Senate District 38
Lee Dulgeroff – Candidate for Palomar College Board (nominated by hospital employee union)
Norma Miyamoto – Candidate for Palomar College Board Candidate (NPP, nominated by hospital employee union)
Mark Evilsizer – Candidate for Palomar College Board (Incumbent running for re-election)
August 12
August Endorsement Meeting
Sunday, August 12, 10am
Elijah’s Restaurant
7061 Clairemont Mesa Boulevard
For More Information
osted by San Diego County Democrats for Environmental Action
We’ll re-consider endorsement in California State Assembly District 76, Cities of Carlsbad, Imperial Beach and National City Mayoral races as well as other races to be announced.
This meeting is free and open to the public. Only members in good standing are permitted to vote in club endorsements. According to club bylaws, a member in good standing “has attended at least one (1) prior club meeting or has paid dues 34 days prior to the meeting.” Only those members who meet those requirements will be eligible to vote at our endorsement meetings. Absolutely no proxy voting is allowed.
August Meeting of Labor Dems: Endorsements!
Sunday, August 12, 2pm
Olivewood Clubhouse
541 East 24th Street (National City)
For More Information
Hosted by San Diego Labor Democratic Club
Our agenda will include several candidate endorsements! We hope to see you! RSVP via Facebook and invite friends!
Nate Fairman, Club President
Michelle Krug, Vice President
Mary Latibashvili, Treasurer
Sara Kent, Secretary
Temika M. Cook, Board Member
Manny Gonzalez, Board Member
Food Not Bombs Community Fundraiser
Sunday, August 12, 7pm
Che Cafe
1000 Scholars Drive South (UCSD)
For More Information
Hosted by Che Café Collective
Come support San Diego Food Not Bombs at an ALL AGES benefit show! $10 cover, but no one will be turned away for lack of funds. Food will be available! If you would like to table please contact Food Not Bombs San Diego
Performances by: War of Icaza, Igonoir & Snapghost, Saturdays on Saturn, Telerana, Revolutionary Guard, Tall Can. Doors at 6pm, music starts at 7!
Resistance Postcard Party!
Sunday, August 12, Noon
Blind Lady Ale House
3416 Adams Avenue
For More Information
Please join us for some resistance fun at our next postcarding event! Share a beer with fellow activists and write postcards to voters and decision makers. Help us Flip the 49th and 50th, our own local GOP led congressional districts. These seats are ours to flip!
We will be writing cards to voters in support of Mike Levin who is running to replace Darryl Issa in CA49. Issa retired in the face of Indivisible’s unrelenting demonstrations, now we just need to finish the job and flip the seat blue. We are also writing for Ammar Campa Najjar from CA50 who is running to replace Dirty Duncan Hunter, an incumbent that is currently under federal criminal investigation.
We will be writing to FL Democratic voters to encourage them to sign up for voting by mail, and we will have the ever popular TRAITOR cards and cards to the Department of Defense officials requesting they stop the Veteran’s Day Parade for Trump!
August 13
August General Membership Meeting for NC Latino Dems
Monday, August 13, 6pm
5145 Avenida Encinitas #1
For More Information
Join in as North County Latino Democrats present Hector Cervantes. Hector will explain the importance of California Senate Bill 1391. Co-authored by Senators Ricardo Lara and Holly Mitchell, SB 1391 would provide that juveniles be tried in Juvenile, rather than Adult Court, as has been permitted since 1995.
We are also pleased to have the opportunity to endorse the Democratic candidates who have applied for our endorsement for the general election in November. These are candidates who have met our standards for inclusion in the vote to endorse. Some of the candidates will be attending this, our August meeting. Each will make a short statement and then be available to answer your questions prior to your vote.
Please attend and participate. Your input is valuable and appreciated.
August 14
Chicano San Diego: A Neglected Heritage
Tuesday, August 14, 1pm
San Diego History Center
1649 El Prado (Balboa Park)
For More Information
Hosted by San Diego History Center
SDSU Professor Emeritus Richard Griswold del Castillo presents a survey of the major themes and contributions to San Diego’s history by the Spanish speaking people. His presentation will cover the little-known events and people that have shaped our region’s development and contributed to a vital and growing Latino population.
Based on a book published by the University of Arizona Press, and will be available in our gift shop. Part of our Free Tuesday lecture series. First come, first served.
August 15
Town Hall on Community Representation
Wednesday, August 15, 5:30pm
East African Cultural Community Center
4061 Fairmont Avenue (City Heights)
For More Information (RSVP)
Hosted by San Diego Leaders
Most of the San Diego region’s population are people of color. But most of our decision-makers on boards and commissions are white, well-connected men.
It’s time to evolve the San Diego region’s government into a democracy by the people, for the people. Join us to learn how to help more people have a seat at the table. (Maybe even you.)
Free dinner will be provided.
Community Gun Violence Summit
Wednesday, August 15, 6pm
Malcolm X Library
5148 Market Street
For More Information
Back by popular demand! If you missed it the first time around, please join us.
Dr. Cid Martinez, USD professor specializing in the relationship between urban poverty and gun violence in California; Ron Marcus, SD4GVP spokesman on gun legislation; panel discussion with students and first responders.
Noche de Defensa y Resistencia
Wednesday, August 15, 6pm
2078 Logan Avenue (Barrio Logan)
For More Information
Hosted by Unión del Barrio
Join us to have a critical discussion and help us build a front against Fascism! A night to defend our community and resist capitalist-colonial oppression!
School Board Rally
Wednesday, August 15, 5:15pm
Chula Vista Elementary School
84 East J Street
For More Information
Hosted by Chula Vista Educators
We need you! We need all members to come out & show support for our bargaining team for their bargaining session on 8/16. This is the time to show the district that we are united & serious about a fair settlement now! Come out at 5:15, pizza & water provided.
August 16
Community Choice Training
Thursday, August 16, 5pm
5145 Avenida Encinitas
For More Information
Climate Action Campaign
This is an educational workshop open to all. We will cover the basics of climate policy at the local level and then take a deep dive in to the nuts and bolts, benefits, and opportunities of Community Choice Energy. You will leave with a solid working understanding of how the program works and confident enough to explain it to your friends, neighbors, and community.
Meet Maria at the San Marcos Candidate Forum
Thursday, August 16, 6pm
1370 West San Marcos Boulevard
For More Information
Hosted by Maria Nuñez for San Marcos City Council District 1
The San Marcos Chamber of Commerce presents the City of San Marcos Candidates Forum.
Attendees will have the opportunity to hear from candidates on a variety of issues of importance to our businesses and community at large.
Admission is free and open to all.
August 18
Breakfast With Champions
Saturday, August 18, 8am
Applebees Bar & Grill
1216 Auto Parkway (Escondido)
For More Information (Tickets)
Hosted by Escondido Democrats
Do not miss out on a great opportunity to have a delicious breakfast and speak to mayoral candidate Paul McNamara, District 1 candidate Consuelo Martinez, District 2 candidate Vanessa Valenzuela, 50th Congressional District candidate Ammar Campa-Najjar, 75th State Assembly candidate Alan Geraci, 38th State Senate candidate Jeff Griffith and more!
Tickets are $10 donation with half the proceeds going to EDC to help promote and support our local candidates.
Kick-Off Neighborhood Walk and Picnic!
Saturday, August 18, 9:30am
Pine Avenue Park
755 Chestnut Avenue (Carlsbad)
For More Information (Walk RSVP) (Picnic RSVP)
Hosted by Flip the 49th Neighbors in Action
Join us for our big Summer Kick-Off Walk and Picnic! Together we will talk to our neighbors about the critically important election this November. The general election is approaching quickly and it’s up to us to do all we can to Flip the 49th! After we knock on doors, we will celebrate with a picnic at Pines Park! Join us for music, food, drinks and good company! The picnic will begin at 2:30
No experience is needed for this event; we’ll provide a short training for newcomers, along with scripts and snacks. We hope to see you there!
Spirit of Sagon: Anti-Police Brutality in SD, Past & Present
Saturday, August 18, 2pm
6403 Imperial Avenue
For More Information
Hosted by Committee Against Police Brutality San Diego
We are reintroducing the Committee Against Police Brutality, San Diego’s longest-running antipolice Brutality unit. Join us on August 18th as we discuss the urgency of radical and grassroots antipolice brutality campaigns in San Diego, nationally and globally.
Topics to be discussed:
—The History of Antipolice Brutality in San Diego from the 1960s through the 2000s.
(Mychal Odom will present research from the earliest through the Sagon Penn Defense Committee. Carl Muhammad, founding member of CAPB will tell the story from Penn on forward.)
—Local solidarity with the Move 9 and Mumia Abu Jamal
—How can we apply radical and grassroots tactics/strategies to anti-police brutality locally?
WTP Endorsement Mtg for SD City Council District 4
Saturday, August 18, 3:30pm
Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library
5148 Market Street
For More Information
Hosted by We The People – San Diego County
The meeting will start with a panel on the state of criminal justice reform efforts underway across San Diego County and a discussion of advocacy actions for members and allies. Panelists include Geneviéve Jones-Wright, Laila Aziz, Tasha Williamson, and Dave Myers. After the panel, there will be a vote to endorse in the San Diego City Council District 4 race. The candidates have been invited to present. This meeting is open to the public.
Help Re-Unite Families
Saturday, August 18, 4pm
Palomar Unitarian Universalist Fellowship
1600 Buena Vista Drive (Vista)
For More Information
Hosted by Amnesty Int’l North County San Diego 471
AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL North County Chapter #471 & Palomar Unitarian Universalist Fellowship are hosting a Fundraiser to benefit Casa Cornelia Law Center
-Local attorneys providing FREE LEGAL REPRESENTATION for #IMMIGRANT CHILDREN looking for a safe haven in the USA
Featuring a screening of the award-winning movie
‘The Visitor’
Followed by Speakers, Q&A, & Refreshments
August 20
Endorsement Meeting, No On Soccer City, Dem Party Reorg, Emerge
Monday, August 20, 7pm
Elijah’s Restaurant
7061 Clairmont Mesa Boulevard
For More Information
Hosted by Democratic Woman’s Club of San Diego County
At this month’s meeting we will consider endorsing in the following races:
– Nathan Fletcher, County Board of Supervisors District 4 – NathanFletcher.com
– Matt Brower for Superior Court Judge, Office 37 – MattBrower.comAs announced at our June meeting after the presentation by club member Joe LaCava, we will also consider taking a position on “No On Soccer City”. If you want to do more research before your vote a good start would be the website https://noonsoccercity.com/.Our main speaker for the evening, Steve Rivera, will guide us in understanding how the Democratic Party is structured on the County level, through to the State and National levels.
Save the Date
September 8th Rise for Climate Action
Call to Action if Trump Fires Mueller
March for Truth—an organization that is working with dozens of advocacy groups to organize rapid response protests has partnered with MoveOn.org, Public Citizen, Indivisible and many others to prepare emergency ‘Nobody is Above the Law‘ rallies that will happen directly following the firing of the special counsel should it occur. There are already events in 800+ cities and communities scheduled across the country—more than 300,000 people are prepared to take to the streets.
By firing Mueller or Rosenstein, the president would trigger a full-fledged constitutional crisis by asserting that he is above the law. The hours following the firing will determine whether he is proved right.
Local Rallies Starting Today at 5pm & Continuing Daily Thereafter
Bring Pots and Pans – Make Noise
Call to Action if Trump Fires Mueller
US District Court Southern District of California
330 West Broadway (Downtown)
Nobody is Above the Law Rally
Westfield North County Mall (Escondido)
Nobody is Above the Law Rally
Collier Park (Ramona)
Nobody is Above the Law Rally
Carlsbad Premium Outlet Mall
Other Stuff to Do
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