Cheney visit • Bankers Hill Properties • Hillary’s Yellow Brick Road • January Riddle, SD LGBT Pride

Mystery of Enron and California Power Crisis

Former Enron bosses Ken Lay and Jeffrey Skilling have both been found guilty on fraud, conspiracy and other charges. “We fought the good fight. Some things work, some things don’t. Obviously I am disappointed but that’s the way the system works,” Skilling told reporters outside the court after the verdict.

— SD City Council President Scott Peters

— Lucy Dalglish, director of the Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press

Flash cartoon: Hillary’s Yellow Brick Road

San Diego LGBT Pride Announces New Board Member

Dr. January Riddle, a longtime activist for women’s and LGBT rights who recently returned from serving 28 months as an educational resource specialist in South Africa for the Peace Corps, has joined SD Lesbian, Gay Bisexual and Transgender Pride board of directors.

Prior to that service, she was an associate professor of communication at Bethany College in West Virginia and served on the West Virginia State Board of the ACLU. She also taught at two California universities and is listed on serveral Who’s Who lists across America.

Dr. Riddle is a past president of San Diego County NOW and a past executive vice president of the San Diego Democratic Club. She currently teaches part time at San Diego State University and is a realtor with Century 21 in San Carlos.

Friday, May 26, 2006	Mystery of Enron and California Power Crisis Former Enron bosses Ken Lay and Jeffrey Skilling have both been found guilty on fraud, conspiracy and other charges. “We fought the good fight. Some things work, some things don’t. Obviously I am disappointed but that’s the way the system works,” Skilling told reporters outside the court after the verdict.
Thursday, May 25, 2006	“This is just a disaster. We were told that this settlement was unnecessary because the city attorney would prevail, but for this to happen and have the whole program thrown out is shocking.” — SD City Council President Scott Peters
Wednesday, May 24, 2006	“It all goes back to the fact (that) the military owns the property. And they’ve said they are not interested in giving it to us at this point. And I think we need to respect that – and let’s move on.” — Mayor Sanders
Tuesday, May 23, 2006	During his 24-minute speak to troops this morning on the Bonhomme Richard, Vice President Dick Cheney shared that, “We face a ruthless and determined enemy”...“We are acting to shrink the area in which the terrorists can operate freely” ... “We will stay on offense and stay in the fight until the fight is won” ...and he characterized the war in Iraq as “a battle for the future of civilization” ... “It’s a battle worth fighting. It’s a battle we're going to win” ... “The terrorists will fail because the American military stands in their way” ... but he forgot the “world peace part.”
Monday, May 22, 2006	“I can’t imagine a bigger chill on free speech and the public’s right to know what it’s government is up to — both hallmarks of a democracy — than prosecuting reporters.” — Lucy Dalglish, director of the Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press
Sunday, May 21, 2006	The fun team of Realtors at Bankers Hill Properties held their 4th annual road rally yesterday around San Diego. Beginning with registration and games in Balboa Park before moving on to kayaking and rock tower climbing on Mission Bay...and ending with zip lines, trampolines, six-person bikes, obstacle courses and a party in Sorrento Valley...it was an afternoon of fun, excitiment and prizes. Thanks to Judy Preston and her whole team of professionals at Bankers Hill for another wonderful outing!
Saturday, May 20, 2006	Is George W the worst president in history? Flash cartoon: Hillary’s Yellow Brick Road
Friday, May 19, 2006	San Diego LGBT Pride Announces New Board Member Dr. January Riddle, a longtime activist for women’s and LGBT rights who recently returned from serving 28 months as an educational resource specialist in South Africa for the Peace Corps, has joined SD Lesbian, Gay Bisexual and Transgender Pride board of directors. Prior to that service, she was an associate professor of communication at Bethany College in West Virginia and served on the West Virginia State Board of the ACLU. She also taught at two California universities and is listed on serveral Who’s Who lists across America. Dr. Riddle is a past president of San Diego County NOW and a past executive vice president of the San Diego Democratic Club. She currently teaches part time at San Diego State University and is a realtor with Century 21 in San Carlos.
Thursday, May 18, 2006	New Library for 92103 After many years of planning, meeting with the city and waiting, a new branch library for Mission Hills-Hillcrest is being planned at this site on Washington Street (at Front). The city purchased the lot (formerly the IBEW building) in September 2003. The city, architects, library staff and the Friends of the Mission Hills-Hillcrest Branch Library are in the process of designing a new 15,000 square foot building. Read more online.

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