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Doug Curlee May 23, 2013 at 12:18 pm
sluggo..this is just a guess, but I think it's a good one..trying to build any kind of trap there…Read More might well fall within the protected riverbed right of way for the san diego river..thereb y guaranteeing years of paperwork and public hearing before you could stick a shovel in the ground for anything..
doug
Mayor Randy Voepel May 23, 2013 at 11:59 am
That section is Cal-Trans and they run that intersection. Also the area next to the intersection…Read More where a runaway feature could be installed, belongs to the City of San Diego not Santee. Santee has asked for various mitigations and Cal-Trans has only responded with more "rumble strips". Very frustrating to everybody in Santee Sluggo including this Mayor.
Steven Bartholow (Editor) May 20, 2013 at 02:31 pm
Search for "Quail Brush" in the search bar in the top right corner.…Read More http://santee.patch.com/search?keywords=Quail+Brush
Steven Bartholow (Editor) May 17, 2013 at 10:01 am
No drop down menus, just click the header links for more options. For story categories click news…Read More and look on the left hand column. I know the redesign will take a bit to get used to, but I really think it will be a better site for community engagement, and easier to use.
Feel free to post your feedback to the redesign on the boards, I'll check it out and respond, but you might also send your feedback straight to Patch headquarters with this form- http://feedback.aol.com/rs/rs.php?sid=patch Engineers will be furiously tweeking the new site based on your suggestions.
Mike Walker April 23, 2013 at 01:20 pm
this is why the battlefield has changed temporarily from the political arena to the Energy Arena.…Read More Co Gen Tricks and the usual suspects are making their big money bet on two inevitable facts that will force the hand of the CPUC and CEC to place a new gas power plant somewhere in the area. 1) the Electric Vehicle Mandate. 2) voltage support (power factor) needed by the industrial wind and solar farms in the desert. There is more to what meets the eye with the aggressive push by the usual suspects to cover our open spaces in the East County with these poorly sited RE projects. More wind and solar farms means more gas power plants. There is only one way to fight the destruction of our open spaces, and that is with roof top solar, conservation, energy efficiency and community owned energy districts. The fisrt thing that needs to be done is the City of Santee exempt residential scale PV installs from needing a building permit. Australia, Germany and the State of Vermont do not require a Building Permit to install PV.
Retha Knight April 23, 2013 at 03:48 am
Well said Stephen!
Knowledge is TRULY power! The fight is not over! Cogentrix is just once…Read More again playing their wait, wait, wait game in the public eye and playing their lobbying game behind closed doors.
Dianne April 26, 2013 at 10:10 pm
Hey Mayor, before your head gets as big as a hot air balloon, please tell us how much you spent on…Read More your campaign and how much was spent on your behalf. Which unions beholden to the city made signs for you...which vendors donated money to your campaign? How many businesses on the major thoroughfares felt obligated to put up your signs and literature? How many mailers were sent to homes on your behalf? Finally, remember that you won only the percent of the citizens who actually vote. Luckily for us, your arrogance is very misguided.
Sylvia Sullivan April 26, 2013 at 07:09 pm
Well,
Below is an account of my recent visit to a meeting of the Santee City Council as one who…Read More made comments during the time for public comments.
http://right4lifenow.blogspot.com/2013/04/he-said-what.html?spref=tw
C.C. Marshall April 26, 2013 at 05:38 pm
I think there ought to be a TERM LIMIT!!! When the Mayor steps down, he should not be allowed to run…Read More for council. Santee definitely needs NEW BLOOD!!
Nicole Mooradian April 22, 2013 at 01:43 am
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Carl Petersen III April 21, 2013 at 11:34 pm
Robert Livesay
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"Herr Carl Petrersen III I have some concerns about your…Read More postings."
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Sounds like someone is a little bit upset over getting proven wrong about his allegations about the cause of our economic crash.
Carl Petersen III April 21, 2013 at 10:03 pm
Carl Petersen III
5 hours ago
Robert Livesay
2 minutes ago
'ou folks that voted for Liberals need…Read More some lessons in economics.'
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Is lesson one how the Conservative economic policy of the Bush administration crashed the economy?
Jane Tanaka MD April 8, 2013 at 12:22 am
In response to Kathy... Yes, suboxone doesnt work for every pt, and it is also has street value. It…Read More is often sold or exchanged for oxy, heroin etc, or used is abused as a rescue drug when one in in severe withdrawal from running out of heroin/oxy. The pill form of subutex is abused via snorting, and is unfortunately available in generic which is cheaper . The Suboxone sublingual form is less abusable in this way. And ofcourse, suboxone/subutex alone without counseling/support in sobriety , and also treating comorbid psychiatric conditions ( bipolar mood disorder, impulsivity, depression, anxiety) that lead to relapse are all very important. Although its not mandated in the State of California, I do a urine toxtst for suboxone and for 12 other drugs of abuse, each time someone comes in for monthly followup appts for suboxone. If they are showing a negative screen for suboxone and positive for other drugs, especially other opiates, then no suboxone will be rxd. If it is an opiate addicted minor ( and sometimes even an adult who is still living with parents), the parents are made responsible for securing and administering the medication. In my practice I often remind parents to lock up ALL medications .. even tylenol etc due to kid's impulsivity/curiosity .
Currently am not seeing any new pts for opiate dependence, btw.
Kimber for Congress 2014 April 7, 2013 at 12:56 am
Dr. Tanaka,
Agreed! I've heard similar stories to the one you reported about the MD in Irvine.…Read More There were quite a few in Los Angeles also recently caught and I believe Florida and Nevada also have had big problems with physicians prescribing for profit. I think this is just another reason to make sure California keeps the CURES website and I support Attorney General Harris for keeping the site alive and hope she is able to get the funds to continue the site.
@Jill Smith: I couldn't agree more and that is exactly the type of problem I'm talking about. WOW! Vicodin for cramps, let alone a 13 year old! I saw a patient just the other day who has severe back pain and wanted me to prescribe her stronger opiates than she was already on. However, her MRI was completely unremarkable. She was also 320 pounds and 5'4". I also see patients for chronic pain from cancer and for those patients, I have no problem giving them whatever they want. And agreed also, so many post-op patients require so much following surgery because of the high amounts they are on before surgery. I agree with strict parameters for the patients but the other part of the problem are the providers who are writing these prescriptions. I'm shocked to see what my patients are taking when they come to me for an initial consult. Thanks for the comments; these are the discussions I believe we need to have.
jill smith April 7, 2013 at 12:40 am
Doctor's have to be very careful and use common sense. A rx for vicodin to a 13 year old for…Read More menstrual cramps, shows a lack of it!
As an RN over the years I have seen CDRP consults ordered, but it is usually for someone with intractable cancer pain, or a person that has a very high tolerance to narcotics secondary to being on them forever due to chronic back pain or other chronic problems that require chronic pain management.
I have seen CDRP consults for drug abusers because these people do not get pain relief as you or I would after surgery, because they have such a high tolerance to narcotics.
I think sometimes the surgeons become frustrated because the doses are just to high.
These pts should have strict vs parameters and be monitored on tele, and followed by CDRP.
Jon Notw April 3, 2013 at 04:04 am
Pretty sure Yelp is doing the rankings based upon the people who have rated the restaurants on their…Read More website. They aren't necessarily Santee residents nor have they necessarily eaten at more than one restaurant in Santee - they just ranked wherever they have eaten. How could anyone possibly rank a burger joint, one as basic as in and out, as ANY city's best place to eat?
sandy ferguson April 2, 2013 at 10:16 pm
I like los amigos taco shop and oishii japanese/thai/sushi. Both are a hole in the wall, but man…Read More great food. They're right next to each other in the dominoes shopping center off mast.
Kimber for Congress 2014 April 7, 2013 at 01:00 am
Michelle, my apologies. I was just trying to address something I think is a seriously overlooked…Read More problem and also a problem that CAN be fixed and deserves as much attention as anything else these days. But when I put this up I wasn't expecting some of the responses such as the ones you pointed out. I couldn't agree more about if people would take the same effort used to attack others and use that constructively to fix this problem, maybe it would get solved. Again, I apologize and appreciate your comments.
Michelle Taglavore April 6, 2013 at 10:54 pm
Mr. Kimber, I guess I did not make my comment clear. I was thrilled to read your comments, it was…Read More the mayor and others who simply made comments to attack you. I would have been interested in the mayor's opinion of the veteran's situation, but the political attacks, that is what I am not interested in. I am sick of politicians attacking their opponents, tired of the badmouthing. If they put as much effort into doing something constructive about problems, like the veteran's backlog of claims as they do tearing their opponents apart then maybe we all would be better off.
Kimber for Congress 2014 April 6, 2013 at 08:32 pm
Michelle, I'm not so sure why you found this post so offensive. You said you come to this site for…Read More Veterans issues. My understanding is "Patch" is a site for all issues and I was just posting what I believe is a solution. I served 20 years Active Service in the Navy and am a healthcare professional. If nobody steps up, how do we get things fixed? I'm tired of just complaining about things and not doing anything. Again, I'm sorry if you don't agree with my opinion but I believe this site is just for people who want to voice something.
Doug Curlee April 10, 2013 at 01:55 pm
hopefully, no one..
none of us here needs religious instruction from you or anyone else..…Read More
certainly i don't..and whether i do or not is NOT your decision to make.. it's mine..try to bear that in mind
doug
Michael Ecklund April 10, 2013 at 01:22 pm
Status Quo....You are correct in what you say and I am just giving it the old one-two and maybe…Read More someone might connect. I should shut up to most but if not me....then who?
adam paul April 1, 2013 at 01:19 am
Course I have been wrong before and I would be really surprised if an IPIC opened here in town.
adam paul April 1, 2013 at 01:18 am
Yeah it ain't going to be an IPIC. Why would Santee allow a theater where they serve alcohol and the…Read More one in Pasadena says its not good for kids and also why in the heck would they allow a theater to open that charges almost $25 for a ticket? I know I would never pay that amount for a movie no matter the experience. I don't really see anyone in their right mind here in Santee paying that much for a ticket.
Joe March 14, 2013 at 05:44 pm
Agreed with all you said Mayor Randy, in fact, when Jesus was before Herod he said nothing, and…Read More before Pilate he never engaged in politics. It is concerning seeing monks, witches, and false god organizations openly pray. They need the Lord Jesus Christ too, but it's difficult watching it practiced for all to behold and see. I understand the separation of Church and State issue that is rampant in our country and misunderstood today vs. the past. I evangelize the citizens of Santee on Saturday's door to door with the Gospel quite often, and it is the only thing that will change, bless, help, and permanently cure a person, people, or problem. I do pray Christians of Santee will be more active with the Gospel to all persons of Santee and San Diego County, not for our sake, but for the Lord's and their eternal sakes. Amen.
Mayor Randy Voepel March 14, 2013 at 04:37 pm
Any City that does an invocation is subject to California and Federal Court rulings.
Santee is one…Read More of the very few Cities that does an invocation. Many of the other Cities just don't want the hassle. Anyone that knows me, knows I am not politically correct. However in order to continue to do invocations we must comply with the law. This way, we at least have a 60% Christian and 40% non-Christian ratio, thats NOT establishing religion, which is the Court issue. Christians must compete to bring people to Christ, so get to work you 60%er Christians, the 40% are. Finally my last word on this issue as a Christian Mayor that has the same Problem our Lord Jesus Christ had, is: From the Synoptic Gospels, Matthew 22:21 "Render unto Caesar the things that are Caesar's, and unto GOD the things that are GOD'S".
Brother Randy
Status Quo March 12, 2013 at 02:25 pm
Yeah Arthur, I thought Mitt Romney had a good chance(my pompous vote) but alas... there was an…Read More ever-expanding well, of informationally challenged voters on-the-loose. Spiking of balls, only lasts for a period of time. Your outlook is encouraging for Republicans. Thanks for sharing your perspective.
Status Quo March 12, 2013 at 02:18 pm
Incorrect 'Margie'... 'Jac' was more inquisitive as to my skin color. In the comment giving rise to…Read More his snarkiness, I had already stated "I hardly think myself a racist as a "Republican""... that regardless of my character.
You are correct however, no commenter can prove their identity within the blogosphere.
I believe the recent parlance for 'birthers' is a racist connotation from you. Since you/'Jac' missed my original thought..."I hardly think myself a racist as a "Republican". In backing up 'Jac's sniping, I'll judge you 'Margie Logue' only on your books' sales numbers and the spice of your rhetoric.
Pompous and self-righteous... that's a hoot!
It seems, Conservapedia types don't have the market cornered on "delusional paranoia" but your witty retort does not mean I am attracted to read what you do, to devise your argumentum... but I can live with pompous and self-righteous.
Margie Logue March 12, 2013 at 11:45 am
The comment about withholding disaster funds. refers to Gingrich's proposal to hold off aid to…Read More victims of Kansas City bombings in 1995, when he first took over as House speaker, until Dems made spending cuts elsewhere. He did earmark $15 mil for water projects to boost the reelection prospects of Republicans in Ca., Ill., NY, and Washington state. 16 years later, Cantor used the devastrating Joplin tornado (159 killed) to require offset of the aid money with spending cuts. As for your presictions...You thought Romney was going to win.
Kevin Hippensteel April 18, 2013 at 08:20 pm
Is having a China town, Korea town, a Linda vista, Mira Mesa or East LA Racist?
PwmCwzy March 9, 2013 at 12:55 am
On a City of Santee sign between Home Depot and Cuyumaca one of the blank areas is written…Read More "Skinhead". My 8 year old grandchild asked me what it meant. I couldn't believe it so I made a U-turn at Mission Gorge and another at the Home Depot entrance and saw it for myself. But, not to worry, we don't have any racism here in Santee. It must be someone trying to make believe we have a problem.
PwmCwzy March 2, 2013 at 09:53 pm
Pat - Yes the invitation would be to all Santee residents. There could even be an Irish and Italian…Read More day. I am sorry you don’t feel a need to celebrate our complexity. I believe the more we know about others’ heritage, the more homogeneous we are, which is what America is all about. You are probably right. Santee is a conservative, Republican (AND WHITE) stong-hold that probably doesn’t need any diversity-training and Mayor Voepel represents y’all.
Steven Bartholow (Editor) February 25, 2013 at 11:50 pm
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Siskina March 5, 2013 at 12:31 pm
According to the Sac Bee, only 30% of the jobs are earmarked for the disadvantaged, and of that 30%,…Read More only 10% (i.e. 3 out of 100) are reserved for "most in need" that Jones is so upset about and who he so rashly asserts "don't want to help themselves". It's shocking how worked up you can get without all the facts. Jones, any thought leadership you're trying to accomplish is invalidated by such moronic tirades.
Dianne February 23, 2013 at 02:56 pm
"Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine,…Read More you did for me." - Matthew 25:40.
Mr. Jones ran with the backing of the Christian faith community and boasted his Christian credentials during his campaigns. I'm not sure of the eternal/spiritual implications of using God and religion for personal gain; that will be between Mr. Jones and God. But as a constituent I find his continued hypocrisy pretty disappointing.
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Alpine Blossom Valley High February 16, 2013 at 02:00 pm
48 comments re:…Read More http://lamesa.patch.com/articles/grossmont-school-board-rift-explodes-board-member-kelly-attacks-schreiber#comments_list
Alpine Blossom Valley High February 16, 2013 at 01:58 pm
Wow, 48 comments, all negative outlooks on Mr. Kelly, Hmmm... what inferred meaning do we derive?…Read More
One more question to ponder.... Mr. Kelly, please answer this; A 12th HS campus, with modern classroom and 21st Century curriculum offerings is good logic, to benefit all of the GUHSD, and attracts new students and new ADA revenues.
It would prevent 600 + Alpine area students from Unifying out of the GUHSD (600 x $6,000 ADA per student = a loss of $3.6 million) which just might save the GUHSD from financial disaster which it is flirting with! Also, the GUHSD lost 336 student from Alpine when Steele Canyon HS bailed out of the GUHSD. They could regain all of these students if the 12th HS was built. 336 x $6,000 = $2.02 million + 3.6 M, totals $5.62 million ( ++ $5,000,620.00 WOW, could this be true, YES) that building the 12th HS could save or regain to strengthen the GUHSD bottom fiscal line... A no brainer Mr. Kelly!
Michael A. Schwartz February 15, 2013 at 01:31 pm
Brian, the easier you lay down a right, the easier it is to take others away. Even if you choose to…Read More never buy a firearm, allowing government to take that choice away from safe, sane, trained, law-abiding people is a very negative affect on you. Without question.
Also, your logic regarding keeping you safe from crazy people is flawed. With or without a gun, a crazy person unhappy with their life who is willing to wield a gun for unlawful purooses isn't dependent on the gun nor does the gun cause any of their "crazy". That person will do damage and cause hard with or without a gun. Unreasonable, restrictive gun laws only inhibit people from self-protection.
Brian Hanifin February 15, 2013 at 12:49 am
"The laws being proposed ... rather negatively affect all Californians equally. " Limiting…Read More gun ownership has zero negative effect on me. Although it might keep me safer from crazy gun wielding people that are unhappy with their life.
Libi Uremovic February 14, 2013 at 08:34 pm
it might not stop efforts to ban guns, but it would solve the problem of random massacres ...and…Read More that's what the anti-gunners are feeding off...
stop the massacres and the weapons banning movement will lose momentum...
mike - don't you and most of the people you know already have your weapons covered by insurance...?
Alpine Blossom Valley High February 14, 2013 at 11:05 pm
PS - The above "Resolution outline", as a framework and basis for GUHSD consideration, is…Read More good logic to benefit all of the GUHSD, and attracts new students and new ADA revenues.
It would prevent 600 + Alpine area students from Unifying out of the GUHSD (600 x $6,000 ADA per student = a loss of $3.6 million) which just might save the GUHSD from financial disaster which it is flirting with!
This "Resolution outline" is only viable if (and only if) the $65,000,000 funding balance (minus the land at ~$20,000,000) of bonds remains available. The Approximate amount remaining of $45,000,000 in "Escrow", was promised by the GUHSD Superintendent, and approved by the Governing Board by a 5-0 vote, which was recorded via a Bd. Resolution that stated this was to be reserved in an escrow.
As a matter of disclosure of facts, let's ask the GUHSD Administration, "show us our reserved escrow $45,000,000 reserved for the 12th high school." Where is our funding "Escrow" to be available when needed to complete the 12th high school as stipulated by resolution, and 5-0 decree by the GUHSD Board? Time for an Audit?
The Prop H and U Citizens Bond Oversight Committee (CBOC) has as their mandate of their Prop H & U, 55% vote passes Proposition 39 which created a CBOC to safeguard our Bond funds.
"CBOC, where today, is the $45,000,000 reserve for the 12th HS Project?"
sheeple herder February 13, 2013 at 12:58 pm
Just the fourth to start with. Don't worry, they are working on taking away the rest, one at a…Read More time.... 4th, check! 2nd, oops, little more difficult than they though.... Give them time...
BridgetBurns February 13, 2013 at 10:39 am
All these years of living here I never knew I lived in a "Constitution Free Zone". I've…Read More got no problem with searches conducted at our borders, but anyplace within 100 miles is taking it a LITTLE tooooooo far in my humble opinion.
Does this apply to all Constitutional Rights or just that of search and seizure?
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