Top Secret America
Oh no! Teabaggers! Now attacking Soc. Security
Announcement:
Democracy for America: - The Teabaggers are at it again and this time they're going after Social Security. Teabagger candidates for office like Kentucky's Rand Paul and Nevada's Sharron Angle are working to destroy Social Security as we know it. Teabaggers across the country are backing them up and Corporate Democrats are running scared.
But we're not going to let them win.
Council unanimously approves Lowe's project
Announcement:
CARLSBAD: Council unanimously approves Lowe's project.
Dozens speak out on development plans. By Barbara Henry, reprinted from the North County Times.
Olga Diaz Closes the Blue Mug
Announcement:
ESCONDIDO: Olga Diaz's popular downtown coffeehouse closing Sunday (Aug.28).
Councilwoman says eight years was enough for Blue Mug. By David Garrick, reprinted from the North County Times.
-The staff of the Progressive Post mourns the loss of the Blue Mug, an Escondido treasure.
LATE BREAKING NEWS
Announcement:
New developments that did not meet our deadline:
Free Film Nights at Leo Carrillo Ranch
09/10/2010
2010 Film Nights at Leo Carrillo Ranch Historic Park in Carlsbad. Free admission! Film on Sep. 10 is Sin Town, 1942. All films begin at sunset and star Leo Carrillo, an actor most famous for his role as Pancho in the TV show "Cisco Kid" during the 1960s. Carillo was also politically active and an environmentalist way ahead of his time.
Phonebanking for victory in Palm Springs area
09/11/2010
Organizing for America message: We have less less than 9 weeks until the midterm elections. Your help and time are appreciated as we watch what the extreme right is trying to pull off, a governmental paralysis under a party of no.
You can help by joining our phonebanks to support the very progressive Steve Pougnet, mayor of Palm Springs, in his bid for Congress against Mary Bono Mack.
Steve Gronke speaker at Fallbrook Dem. Picinic
09/11/2010
The Fallbrook Democratic Club will hold its sixth Annual Fall Picnic on Saturday, Sept. 11 from 1:00pm to 5:00pm. Great food, speakers, a silent auction and live music by local guitarist and singer Larry Robinson will entertain guests in an outdoor patio setting at 1815 S. Stagecoach Lane. Keynote speaker will be Jess Durfee, Chairman of the San Diego Democratic Party. Featured speaker will be STEVE GRONKE, candidate for SD Supervisor.
BV Creek Valley Work Session/Celebration
09/11/2010
This month's work session will include a special celebration of the end of our 2 year grant to restore the first 1.8 acres of the Buena Vista Creek Valley. We would love to see all of the volunteers who have helped these last two years, and everyone else who cares about preserving this special area. Come and join us!
Escondido Democratic Club Meets
09/11/2010
TIME CHANGE TO 1 p.m.! Meet the candidates for Mayor, Council. A candidate forum with four candidates for Mayor and seven candidates for Council will be held, and endorsement votes taken.
