SDNN didn't exactly get off to a great start when the actual founder and visionary who created the concept, former SignOnSanDiego.com editor Ron James, apparently clashed with Mr. Senturia. Money talks and Mr. James was shoved out the door. A settlement agreement with Mr. James is rumored to have been reached before SDNN published a single article. Without Ron James' vision and ability to leverage his longstanding relationships, SDNN was seriously hampered. Mr. James' unceremonious ouster also angered a lot of his colleagues, who then refused to work for SDNN without him. Mr. Senturia's ill-conceived morning radio show further drained the venture of much-needed capital. It's a shame that we may be losing this platform for so many good writers; veterans Elliott and Salm, established writers like Caron Golden and Margo Schwab; and fresh voices like Sharna Langlais. At least Golden and Schwab publish independently... smart women. — May 29, 2010 8:56 p.m.
Something fishy about Filner's accuser: where there is smoke there are mirrors
These uninformed personal attacks are Exhibit #1 as to why most victims of sexual harassment try to deal with it on their own, why they do not file lawsuits, why they do not make the incidents public. They immediately become subjected to the kind of degrading treatment Ms. McCormack Jackson has received here. She's a GOP operative. She's a liar. She's not "hot enough" to have been harassed. She's incompetent because she should have been able to handle it. She should have quit (sure, a 57-year-old woman quits a good job in a bad economy). This is ridiculous, insulting, and demonstrates what a big problem we still have with harassment in the workplace. Ask the professional women you know whether this is a problem, especially those of us north of 40. Consider this happening to your mother, sister, daughter, wife, aunt, or grandma. You'll look at it a whole lot differently.— July 23, 2013 2:36 p.m.
Investigative author Caitlin Rother amplifies her remarks on DeMaio
As I advise all my clients and anyone else who asks, if you can't put your name on a statement or any work publicly and own it, you should refrain from participating. That's the test. Transparency is everything. Ms. Rother's assignment fails this test and she should have declined it. There is nothing inherently or legally wrong about opposition research in politics. Morally it's a judgment call for the individual. But you shouldn't label it as journalism. Brad, when the Koch Brothers are looking to expand their operative empire, give me a call.— March 28, 2013 11:38 a.m.
War Paint
Barbarella, I side with you. I was always taught that you only speak up about something an individual can address and fix right that moment. This includes toilet paper on the shoe, spinach in the teeth, an earring about to fall off, an untied shoe. You shouldn't even remark about someone's bad breath unless you can hand over breath mints, mint tea or a toothbrush. It is rude to make remarks about someone's makeup. It's unlikely this woman could have stepped into the restroom, removed all the offending clown paint, and then reapplied it in a pleasing way. Whether a friend should pull her aside and tell her that she's making a fool of herself is a completely separate issue. I say it's worth a follow-up column.— March 2, 2011 1:48 p.m.
Letter Suggests SDNN to be Bought Out
SDNN didn't exactly get off to a great start when the actual founder and visionary who created the concept, former SignOnSanDiego.com editor Ron James, apparently clashed with Mr. Senturia. Money talks and Mr. James was shoved out the door. A settlement agreement with Mr. James is rumored to have been reached before SDNN published a single article. Without Ron James' vision and ability to leverage his longstanding relationships, SDNN was seriously hampered. Mr. James' unceremonious ouster also angered a lot of his colleagues, who then refused to work for SDNN without him. Mr. Senturia's ill-conceived morning radio show further drained the venture of much-needed capital. It's a shame that we may be losing this platform for so many good writers; veterans Elliott and Salm, established writers like Caron Golden and Margo Schwab; and fresh voices like Sharna Langlais. At least Golden and Schwab publish independently... smart women.— May 29, 2010 8:56 p.m.
I Am Not a Thrift-Store Junkie
Pam, I am also a devoted thrift store shopper. This is without a doubt the most well written and best description of the affection so many of us have for thrift store shopping. It's sometimes hard to explain to your shopping mall obsessed sisters out there the fun and the thrill of your bargain finds. You enjoy a fun experience, save a ton of money, and give a wonderful item a home. I also get asked frequently about my clothes. Invariably that gorgeous item is something I bought for $3 new with the price tags still attached at a thrift store. I do think it's true that smaller sized people do better because so many women buy an item thinking they're going to lose weight, or they buy an unrealistic size due to vanity. Or the item fit when they bought it but not for long. I live in Scripps Ranch and love the Poway "circuit." I love Chula Vista also!— March 7, 2010 11:51 a.m.
Chris Cantore and Hilary Chambers leave San Diego Clear Channel stations
The big surprise of this story is that it doesn't mention the ONLY live, local talk show host broadcasting after 12 noon in San Diego - Rick Amato on KCBQ-AM, weeknights 9 - 11 p.m. Rick's show is growing an audience and getting attention. It's mostly local topics, or national topics with a local angle. San Diego's business and political players are starting to sit up and take notice. People smart enough to sponsor are getting good results. Simply put, people are finally finding the show through word of mouth and it's being HEARD despite the competition from primetime TV. Full disclosure: I've been working with Rick and I often host the show myself on Thursday nights. I'm Roger Hedgecock's former producer (the "original" producer, 1986-94, before Jimmy Valentine) and I've been in and/or observing the talk radio biz in San Diego for many years. Rick is one of our few rays of radio hope out there! If you believe in local radio, LISTEN, support him and his sponsors - and call in. Rick's website is www.amatotalk.com and you can listen live there, as well as over the air on 1170AM. Phone is 888-344-1170. I'd love to hear from you too! Gayle Falkenthal, KCBQ— January 5, 2009 3:03 p.m.