State tortilla law reflects offensive stereotyping – San Diego Union-Tribune
As a female of Latino descent, my family having immigrated from Zacatecas and Guadalajara, Mexico, I am offended…
Fix ‘qualified immunity’ to restore trust in police – San Diego Union-Tribune
When people argue about police accountability, one term keeps getting mixed up on purpose: qualified immunity. We are told…
Anger keeps building over Balboa Park parking fees – San Diego Union-Tribune
Re “City needs elected leaders who care about what the public wants” (Jan. 10): Public parks exist to bring…
Simple metric shows San Diego has worst fiscal health of any city in county – San Diego Union-Tribune
While serving in the California State Senate, I decided to prepare a fiscal ranking of the state’s 482…
Mayor’s claim that trash fee reflects services residents sought is baloney – San Diego Union-Tribune
Re “New sign of a mayor in denial” (Jan. 11): Your editorial mentioned Todd Gloria’s claim that residents…
Withholding funds slows progress in California wildfire recovery (Letters)
Withholding funds slows progress in California wildfire recovery Last weekend, as California marked the one-year anniversary of the…
Dirty downtown feels abandoned by city – San Diego Union-Tribune
Downtown San Diego is such an embarrassment. We recently parked at the Evan B. Jones Parkade for events…
U.S. seizure of Greenland would be unconscionable – San Diego Union-Tribune
Re “White House says military ‘always an option’ in Greenland” (Jan. 6): On Tuesday, the White House stated…
School shooter resentencing sends wrong message – San Diego Union-Tribune
Nearly 25 years ago, a student walked onto the campus of Santana High School and opened fire. Two…
Desmond praised for new approach to San Onofre nuclear waste – San Diego Union-Tribune
Re “Jim Desmond’s smart idea on removing San Onofre’s nuclear waste” (Jan. 2): I applaud Supervisor Desmond. The…
Mayor, City Council blasted over chaotic launch of Balboa Park paid parking – San Diego Union-Tribune
Re “Mayor Gloria defends Balboa Park paid parking, blames council for rocky rollout” (Dec. 8): David Garrick’s article…
Did ICE agent need to shoot driver in the head? – San Diego Union-Tribune
Re “Tensions mount over probe into shooting by ICE officer” (Jan. 8): If you are the experienced law…