When Speaker Toni Atkins was done doling out committee chairmanships and leadership roles, a clear loser emerged. Assemblywoman Lorena Gonzalez wasn’t picked to chair any committees, and ended up as a vice chair, a role usually given to members of the minority party.
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Posted inBob Filner, Fact Check, Government, News, VOSD Events
Fact Check: The Resignation Race
Statement: “I was proud to be the first elected official on the Democratic side to stand up and ask (Filner) to resign,” state Assemblywoman Lorena Gonzalez said during a Politifest panel on Aug. 3. Determination: True
Posted inMorning Report, News
Morning Report: A Debate on the Future of Uptown
Another election? (check), another post-season loss? (check), cute pandas? (check) and a Flowbee reference? (check).
Posted inGovernment, News, Opinion
Safety in Numbers: the Fate of the ‘San Diego 20’
The San Diego 20 walks the plank — or not.
Posted inElections, Government, News
Gonzalez Puts on Candidate Hat in South Bay Political Shuffle
The labor leader announced late Wednesday she’ll seek an Assembly seat when Ben Hueso leaves his post.
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Morning Report: Gonzalez, Cole and Labor Win
Mayor goes round and round, meet Jim Jones, congresswoman points to need for change because of VOSD reporting and more.
Posted inMorning Report, News
Morning Report: Sanders’ Promises
What Sanders leaves behind, political post-mortem, La Jolla Cove stench-o-palooza, and Romney’s woes.
Posted inCity Council District 4 Race, Elections, Fact Check, Government
Fact Check: Myrtle Cole’s Dwellings and Dealings
We’re taking a close look at two claims made by opponents and supporters of Myrtle Cole, one of the leading candidates for the seat.
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Morning Report: Alright Bob Filner, Whatcha Got?
Close races remain, Vargas election is a first, DeMaio’s future, school bond fracas and Chargers got a grip.
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Morning Report: Lorena Gonzalez Seeks Assembly Seat
City transparency, big money thrown at stadiums, Fresh & Easy’s iffy fate, yoga battle and a restroom accompaniment.
