Nathan Fletcher

Since we're on the topic of the San Diego City Budget, I thought I'd include this editorial from the UT. Mayor Sanders met with the Editorial Board yesterday and presented the basics of his budget plan...

Once again, San Diego is an example for other cities and for state government. Mayor Sanders will release his plan today to significantly reduce San Diego's projected $179 million dollar deficit now so that next year's cuts will be less drastic...

More bad news on the CA economy and more incentive for quick action to turn things around... ...

I caught the second half, overtime, and penalty kick portions of this game. Sad to see our CA team lose, and never fun to watch a hard fought game decided on penalty kicks. I think San Diego should have an MLS team...

Great article in the S.F. Chronicle today... Election 2010: Women rise to the challenge ...

This is an interesting column--confusing a little bit. It makes the great case for why our health care system and, in particular, our emergency room system is broken...

Good story from the Wall Street Journal on the Governor's Race in California. Selling Meg Whitman in California...

Estimates are in from the California Legislative Analyst's Office that peg California's deficit for the coming fiscal year at $20.7 billion. That grim projection is a sign that many difficult, but necessary conversations are coming about the size and scope of our state government...

This morning, Nathan toured Achates Power and met with its highly talented team of engineers and scientists...

Earlier this week, I shared my frustration about the Assembly delaying consideration of a k-12 education reform package needed to qualify us for federal Race to the Top funds...

This is a sad story, but one that must be told. All too often we see returning veterans having a tough time adjusting back to normal life...

Tonight, Nathan teamed with Embrace, a local nonprofit, and college students from across San Diego to pass out donated blankets, clothing and food to area homeless. The event capped Embrace's annual "Embrace the Streets" week...

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Great column from the US Chamber of Commerce about Southwest and the culture they have created.  ...