San Diego – California Globe

Two Years After Butler, Democrats’ Hateful Rhetoric Persists

July 13, 2026 3:31 pmJuly 13, 2026 3:33 pm

Two years ago today, on July 13, 2024, in Butler, Pennsylvania, America witnessed a horrific assassination attempt on then-candidate Donald J. Trump. A deranged gunman, radicalized amid years of inflammatory Democratic rhetoric, opened fire at a campaign rally, grazing the...

Marni von Wilpert’s Record on Immigration and Housing Faces New Scrutiny Amid Falling Rents

June 25, 2026 9:14 amJune 25, 2026 9:14 am

A new report from the Federal Reserve highlights the role unauthorized immigration played in driving up housing costs in recent years. The study found that unauthorized immigration accounted for roughly 30% of house-price growth and 20% of rent growth in...

The Older I Get, The More I Understand My Father

June 19, 2026 2:48 pmJune 19, 2026 2:48 pm

When I was young, my father often spoke about responsibility and would demonstrate its importance by following through on his actions. He would gently remind me to arrive early, finish what I started, think of others before myself, and appreciate what had...

San Diego LGBT Center Sits on $18.9 Million Bequest Amid Exploding Housing Crisis

June 15, 2026 6:30 amJune 15, 2026 6:31 am

In the heart of Hillcrest, where rainbow flags flutter and progressive ideals are preached daily, a quiet scandal is unfolding that should alarm every Californian concerned with donor intent, nonprofit accountability, and basic stewardship of charitable funds. Maurice J. Thimot...

CA’s County Taxpayer Groups Are an Endangered Species – The Free Market Movement Should Save Them

June 14, 2026 7:00 amJune 14, 2026 12:21 pm

When Californians think about tax fights, they usually think of statewide battles: Proposition 13, the perennial split roll initiatives, the latest wealth tax proposal. But most of the taxation imposed on Californians is decided much closer to home, by cities,...

Tone Deaf: Dem Marni von Wilpert Calls for an End to Trump Tax Cuts

June 10, 2026 6:00 amJune 10, 2026 9:19 am

Republican San Diego County Supervisor Jim Desmond trounced Democrat San Diego City Council woman Marni von Wilpert and Democrat Ammar Campa-Najjar in California’s 48th Congressional Primary Election last week. Desmond and von Wilpert will advance to the general election in...

69-Year-Old Escondido Army Vet Killed over Public Display of Love of Trump and America

May 26, 2026 7:29 pmMay 26, 2026 9:39 pm

Army veteran and devoted Trump supporter Kerry Sheron died following a brutal attack outside his Escondito home last week. Kerry Shannon was attacked and died because he posted numerous American flags and Donald Trump posters outside of his home. “It...