Several days ago, I posted about how LA-based public affairs powerhouse consulting firm Cerrell Associates is fighting the completion of the 241 toll road on behalf of one client — the California State Parks Association (CSPA) — while serving as media and public relations consultants to the pro-241 Southern California Association of Government (SCAG) to the tune of $250,000.

Besides the obvious question of a conflict of interest, it occurred to me at the time how this triangle creates an odd situation regarding media inquiries to SCAG about the 241.

After all, SCAG’s website lists a Mr. Jeff Lustgarten at Cerrell Associates as their contact for media inquiries. So if you are member of the media contacting SCAG about why they support completing the 241, you contact the PR agency that is trying to convince the public that… Read More

In light of the Second District Court of Appeals decision last week, I feel it is my duty to publicly confess to my blog boss a deep, dark secret. Jon, when you hired me, I failed to disclose that I am the product of a “cloistered” education that failed to provide “interaction with people outside the family.” Astonishing, I know.

You see, I am a California homeschool graduate. My parents began homeschooling my brother and me when we arrived in California back in 1992. And as a homeschool graduate, I am deeply offended and troubled by Justice H. Walt Croskey’s opinion of those who are home educated. We are not “cloistered,” nor do we lack “interaction with people outside the family.” In fact, we are some of the most active citizens in our communities. While I was still homeschooling, I somehow managed to become the Orange County Republican Party’s volunteer of the month and a delegate to the Republican National Convention. Many of my homeschool friends have gone on to attend prestigious universities and lead… Read More

From the County GOP…. Survey Shows Judge Jan Goldsmith Strongest Candidate Versus City Attorney Mike Aguirre San Diego, Calif. – March 10, 2008: An important new citywide voter opinion survey demonstrates that Superior Court Judge Jan Goldsmith is the strongest candidate to defeat incumbent San Diego City Attorney Mike Aguirre.

In the poll, conducted by Competitive Edge Research, Judge Goldsmith is shown to easily defeat Aguirre in a one-on-one match-up in a November run-off election. In the survey, Judge Goldsmith beats Aguirre by 23 points, capturing 52% of the vote, while Aguirre receives only 29%.

Neither San Diego City Council President Scott Peters nor San Diego City Councilman Brian Maienschein come close to that result. In fact, the survey shows Aguirre within the margin of sampling error when paired with Peters.

"While Judge Goldsmith is our official endorsed candidate, this race is not about partisanship or politics. A majority of San Diegans agree that we need a change in the City Attorney’s office, and we invite everyone to support Judge Goldsmith. Judge Goldsmith is not… Read More

Every year my staff and I sit down and decide who to select for the legislature’s "37th Senate District Woman of the Year". It’s normally quite a process.

This year my staff was adamant. They all demanded I select my wife Mary.

Now knowing Mary, I knew she would never allow me to choose her – so I told my staff if they could talk her into it, then I’d do it. They called herand ganged up on her. Theywouldn’t take "no" for an answer (which is what she said at first).

I thank my wonderful staff for persuading my reluctant wife.

She really does deserve it.

Jon Coupal, President of the Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association shares some OUTSTANDING NEWS with FlashReport readers this Sunday morning… Prop. 98 – State Superior Court Rules in Favor of California Property Owners

On Friday, proponents of private property rights such as the Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association, the California Farm Bureau Federation and a coalition of business and faith based groups were awarded a great victory in California’s State Superior Court.

For the past few months… Read More

Jon Coupal, President of the Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association shares some OUTSTANDING NEWS with FlashReport readers this Sunday morning… Prop. 98 – State Superior Court Rules in Favor of California Property Owners

On Friday, proponents of private property rights such as the Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association, the California Farm Bureau Federation and a coalition of business and faith based groups were awarded a great victory in California’s State Superior Court.

For the past few months… Read More

This is definately worth five minutes of your time. The folk at Saturday Night Live really take off the gloves on Barack Obama… LOL! … Read More

Global warming continues. (click through to see the latest)

When will we learn. What will we do….… Read More