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Three RB Neighborhoods Didn't Get Warnings
Oh, one other thing. Aguirre's report quotes.... Aguirre circa 2003. He's correct that not as much has been done as could have been. But it still give the feel of "I told you so."— November 3, 2007 5:15 p.m.
Three RB Neighborhoods Didn't Get Warnings
Don, I'd already read Aguirre's report. And I read all (or at least most) of the reports he referenced when they came out. His timelines are a bit off. Here's a telling part of his report, and if I'm not mistaken, what the residents are upset about. "The voluntary evacuation notice was designed to allow residents the time they needed to pack essential belongings, an option denied too many of the families who lost their homes in Rancho Bernardo." Now, looking back at the mayor's press conference, (again, I'm no Sanders supporter) at 11 the mayor said that the fire would be in the city limits by 1 or 2 (and moving west) and that residents should pack their belongings. But he didn't say which residents. Should he have activated reverse 911 for all of RB then? Maybe. Were residents (at least the ones watching the news) warned a couple of hours before the fire hit? Bottom line is that the FD is still woefully understaffed. The city needs to reprioritize where it spends it's money. Along El Cajon Blvd, recent construction with "redevelopment" funds has put in new islands with sprinklers about a foot apart. Waste of money and a waste of water. The money needs to be spent on the basics.— November 3, 2007 5:05 p.m.
The Ink is Black. The Page is White. A'ight?
I don't get what you are disagreeing about. We are saying the same thing. Either it is okay for everyone to be ethnically proud or no one. I see that even you have fallen prey to the notion that White Pride is racist. To use your argument, what does Native Pride mean then? Are they proud to be Cherokee, or Sioux, or Navajo, or Blackfoot, or any one of the other Indian nations? Are the Latins proud to be Chicano, or Mexican, or Hispanic, or Puerto Rican, or Spanish, or Cuban or any other Latin background? Every ethnicity has numerous others that fit under the broader category as I just pointed out. You just pointed out some of the ones that fit under White Pride but you must see that one can do that with all ethnicities. The example you gave in finding fault with my point is flawed. Follow the thought process all the way through.— November 3, 2007 1:49 p.m.
Three RB Neighborhoods Didn't Get Warnings
Don, MORE homes were lost in the city of San Diego than in the Cedar Fire. As you say, the mayor didn't do squat. However, in the Cedar Fire, the FD didn't react until the fire was already in Scripps Ranch. In the Witch/Guajito Fires, the FD had at least 30 engines (3/4 of the entire FD) already in the area with many more requested from CAL FIRE. Additional engines were staffed on Sunday before any of the fires started. An additional pilot was hired for the helo so that it could fly 24/7 without timing out. The Martin Mars was on it's way. Here's a good question -- what resources did CAL FIRE provide to assist the city, given that half the structure loss was in the city? They sure gave nice press conferences in the city after the fact...— November 3, 2007 6:28 a.m.
Three RB Neighborhoods Didn't Get Warnings
I'm with you there, Don. I'm not exactly a big fan of Sanders, in case you couldn't figure that out. I've been a big supporter of increasing fire protection in SD for a long time. The FD members have been warning the city for decades that protection here is not adequate. That's why Earl Roberts quit as chief in 1987(?). That's why Jeff Bowman quit almost 20 years later. I've often stated that I'll give up a pay raise next year if the mayor funds just half the units we need. Probably a pretty safe bet on my part. The one part you have wrong is that "fire brass" did their part -- they notified the PD of the need for evacs as soon as trigger points were reached.— November 2, 2007 8:13 p.m.
Levitt Agrees With Aguirre
Hey Don the new photo is very distinguished. I know there ain’t to much to smile about these days in America’s Finest City, but how about a little one the next time the snap a picture of your mug.— November 2, 2007 8:05 p.m.
Union-Tribune Circulation Plummets, Says Trade Magazine
I was a U/T subscriber for over 25 years and let my subscription lapse this year. One major reason is because I am tired of their editorial slant. They endorsed Michael Aguirre during the city attorney election. The guy does what he said he was going to do, “go after the corruption.“ And now the U/T can't print enough bad press about him. I believe people do read the editorial columns, especially during elections. I can't count how many times I have seen people with the Union Tribune editorial page "recommended votes" clipped out of the paper and laying in the voting booth with them. I think the paper should be not be endorsing candidates so blatantly. That’s not voting, that’s just being a proxy for the UT. The paper is getting thinner. They print fewer letters to the editor and they are cutting back on other news departments. I'd say craigslist has probably dealt a big blow too, killing the classified ad cash cow. The classifieds in the UT look pretty anemic these days. I wonder how many people even use them to look for anything? But again, in my case, I wouldn't mind paying for the news if they weren't so obvious in being a mouthpiece for the real estate and development establishment. It seems if it’s good for the people that can afford to live behind gates, that’s what the UT pushes.— November 2, 2007 5:15 p.m.
The Ink is Black. The Page is White. A'ight?
I completely agree with the race issue that Josh brings up. I can't stand seeing people displaying their ethnic pride on their car. I know for a fact that if I were to join them and display that I am proud to be white with a "White Pride" sticker on my car I would be ambushed. At the very least my car would sustain damage at the hands of someone who is equally proud of their ethnicity. Why is it okay for other races to display their ethnic pride but it is seen as racist if a white person does the exact same thing?— November 2, 2007 4:21 p.m.
Surprised? Associated Builders & Contractors Endorse Sanders
Wonder who they'll endorse for City Attorney?— November 2, 2007 1:01 p.m.
Ozzy and Elvis -- The Bigger Medicine Cabinet
Ok instead of Ozzy's old stuff, how about this? Have Thanksgiving Dinner With The Prince Of Darkness! Visit this link to see more! http://www.solow.com/ozzy One Winner And Three Friends Will Share Thanksgiving at Ozzy's New House In Los Angeles - Ozzy Will Prepare His Famous Yorkshire Pudding! - Airfare And Hotel Included! - $500 Spending Cash! - Tickets To Ozzy's Concert In San Diego!— November 2, 2007 12:47 p.m.