John Riley Project

We take a look at some of the big news stories in Poway in 2023 and plans for 2024. Topics include The Farm, Life Time Fitness, Homelessness, Traffic Safety, water, hate litter, Poway Community Foundation, and more. Got a question or comment? Drop your take in the live chat on Facebook, Twitter or YouTube.

It’s Wednesday, January 10, 2024. This is what John Riley thinks.

Relevant Articles:

2023 Year in Review: Top news stories in Poway

https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/pomerado-news/news/story/2023-12-27/the-farm-residential-development-proposes-160-homes-and-amenities

Look Ahead: Poway leaders see challenges and opportunities for the city in 2024

https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/pomerado-news/news/story/2024-01-03/challenges-and-opportunities-ahead-for-city-of-poway-in-2024

San Diego Community Forum

Minimum Wage for Fast Food Workers

San Diego Sales Tax Increase

Poway Housing Development

Elizabeth Warren Wants More Housing

#SanDiego #poway #stevevaus #caylinfrank #brianpeppin #salestax #lifetimefitness #anitaedmondson #peterdehoff #elizabethwarrent #infrastructure

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What's new in San Diego? Lots of things! In one study San Diego was ranked as the most expensive city to live in the United States. Surprised? San Diego officials are considering a sales tax increase. We remember the 20-year anniversary of the Cedar Fire. Plus, new developments in the Poway Life Time Fitness controversy. Got a comment or question? Drop your take in the livestream on Facebook or YouTube.

It’s Wednesday, October 25, 2023. Here’s what John Riley thinks:

San Diego is the Most Expensive City to Live in USA.  Surprised?

https://www.cbs8.com/article/news/local/paradise-at-a-price/san-diego-is-the-nations-most-expensive-city-to-live-in/509-c89305d5-9ecf-451a-b530-d42fd357de75

San Diego Leaders Consider Sales Tax Increase. They want to make San Diego more expensive.

https://www.cbs8.com/article/news/local/san-diego-city-consider-sales-tax-hike-november-2024-ballot/509-9273498d-80bb-4307-8487-7086de6156f7

Cedar Fire 20 Year Anniversary. We remember and consider the impact on housing.

https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/news/politics/story/2023-10-22/san-diego-housing-building-standards-cedar-fire

San Diego Socialists Want to Socialize SDG&E. This won’t solve the problem.

https://voiceofsandiego.org/2023/10/25/ballot-measure-forming-to-push-out-sdge-create-public-utility/

Poway Community Meeting for Life Time Fitness. Likely Heading to 2024 Ballot.

https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/pomerado-news/news/story/2023-10-23/poway-residents-seek-to-hear-facts-about-plans-for-life-time-fitness-center

Poway Needs to Change Its Motto. “City in the Country” no longer applies.

https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/pomerado-news/opinion/letters-to-the-editor/story/2023-10-18/our-readers-write

Anti-Trump podcaster Fired from Government Job. This is a First Amendment Violation.

https://timesofsandiego.com/politics/2023/10/17/san-diego-woman-i-was-forced-from-government-job-over-anti-trump-podcast/

San Diego Community Forum

California Elections Rigged?

FDA spreading false information about vaping.

Should Poway put in an Applebee’s instead of a Raising Cane’s?

How different are Republicans and Democrats?

#SanDiego #poway #raisingcanes #stevevaus #caylinfrank #brianpeppin #stevegarvey #salestax #cedarfire #scrippsranch #sdge #socialism #lifetimefitness #trump #1A

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In this week's John Riley Project, we discuss the proposed Raising Canes on Poway Rd, the plans for the San Marcos Bike Park, a teacher quitting her job and making 50% more at Costco, Steve Garvey running for Senate, and Biden's War on Junk Fees.

It’s Wednesday, October 11, 2023. Here’s what John Riley thinks:

Poway Raising Cane over Raising Canes Chicken Restaurant

The Poway City Council gave their thumbs up to a chicken restaurant replacing a vacant lot. Some Poway locals are upset. They say it makes Poway less walkable and encourages more carbon emissions. Will these people ever be happy? Who should decide what gets built on private property?

https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/pomerado-news/news/story/2023-10-09/city-council-supports-adding-a-raising-canes-restaurant-on-poway-road

San Marcos Bike Park

Great move by San Marcos to transform an empty lot in a city park into a bike park with berms and jumps for riders of all skill levels.

https://thecoastnews.com/new-bike-park-coming-to-bradley-park-in-san-marcos/

Teacher Quits Job to Work at Costco, Make 50% More

A teacher was unfulfilled in her job and still feeling stress from teaching through the pandemic. She decided she had enough and went to work at Costco. Now she makes 50% more than she did as a teacher. Why don’t teachers make more money? Should you seek fulfillment from your job?

https://www.nbcsandiego.com/news/business/money-report/31-year-old-quit-her-teaching-job-now-she-works-at-costco-and-boosted-her-income-by-50-ive-never-been-happier/3310031/

Steve Garvey Makes it Official. He’s Running for Senate in CA.

The Garv is officially getting into politics. Does a Republican have a chance in California? I doubt it. But it’s interesting to me when sports and politics intersect.

https://timesofsandiego.com/politics/2023/10/10/former-padres-star-steve-garvey-enters-race-for-us-senate-as-a-republican/

President Biden and FTC to Crack Down on Junk Fees

Who likes junk fees? You know, those extra “convenience fees” that are added to your price for concert tickets, sporting events, hotel rooms and rental cars. Biden and the FTC want to make junk fees illegal. But isn’t the government the worst offender?

https://www.10news.com/ftc-proposes-ban-on-junk-fees-to-put-end-to-hidden-charges

San Diego Community Forum

California Bullet Train

$20/hr. minimum wage

Are Republicans and Democrats significantly different?

Should I think unions for my lunch break? Or do I decide?

#SanDiego #poway #raisingcanes #stevevaus #caylinfrank #brianpeppin #chriscruse #sanmarcos #bmx #bikepark #pumptrack #teacherpay #costco #fulfillment #stevegarvey #diannefeinstein #adamschiff #barbaralee #katieporter #biden #ftc #junkfees

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The Midway Rising project at the site of the San Diego Sports Arena has changed their plan on housing and San Diego City Council representatives are angry! We also discuss El Cajon ADUs, Escondido Cannabis, new CA Senator Laphonza Butler, and Gavin Newsom vetoing UE benefits for striking workers.

It’s Wednesday, October 4, 2023. Here’s what John Riley thinks:

Midway Rising Dumps Middle Income Homes, Hotel

The San Diego Sports Arena construction project now has a few changes. Due to mortgage rates and other economic conditions, they are dropping 2,500 “middle income” housing units and replacing them with “market rate” housing. What do you think? Is this a betrayal of the deal made with the City of San Diego?

https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/business/story/2023-10-02/midway-rising-scraps-hotel-and-middle-income-homes-from-sports-arena-project

El Cajon Housing Crisis Fix?

Mayor Bill Wells and the City Council have a plan to expand Granny Flats, aka Accessory Dwelling Units. This should be a great program to provide more affordable housing, right? Their plan will only benefit 6 property owners. Why not just deregulate construction?

https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/communities/east-county/el-cajon/story/2023-10-02/el-cajon-approves-600-000-for-adu-loan-program-to-increase-affordable-living-options

California Governor Gavin Newsom Vetoes Unemployment Pay for Striking Workers

Should striking workers be eligible for Unemployment Benefits? Gavin Newsom vetoed a plan to do just that, but not for the reasons you might think.

https://timesofsandiego.com/politics/2023/09/30/gov-newsom-vetoes-bill-offering-unemployment-pay-to-strikers/

Escondido Considers Cannabis Tax, Hotel Tax, Parcel Tax

There is trouble with the City of Escondido’s budget. They need to raise revenue and/or reduce expenses to erase their structural deficit. The city is conducting a survey to see if locals would consider allowing cannabis dispensaries so the city can enjoy a special tax. They are also considering a Transient Occupancy Tax and a Parcel Tax. Escondido voters have already rejected a Sales Tax increase.

https://thecoastnews.com/escondido-survey-to-gauge-public-interest-in-cannabis-other-taxes/

Laphonza Butler to replace Dianne Feinstein as California Senator

Laphonza who? This progressive activist has been appointed by Gavin Newsom to replace the recently deceased Dianne Feinstein. It seems that we hear she is Black, a woman, and LGTBQ well before we understand her background and experience. What exactly should qualify a candidate for this position?

https://www.cbs8.com/article/news/local/california/calmatters/how-laphonza-butler-could-reshape-californias-senate-race/509-e5a18788-0d58-43a0-b78c-e252d108d608

San Diego Community Forum

California Bullet Train

$20/hr minimum wage

Government Grocery Stores

Automation

Thomas Sowell

San Diego Taxi vs Uber

#SanDiego #midwayrising #sportsarena #marnivonwilpert #elcajon #grannyflat #adu #billwells #uber #yellowcab #minimumwage #california #fastfood #bullettrain #gavinnewsom #unemployment #escondido #cannabis #danewhite #gavinnewsom #diannefeinstein #laphonzabutler #barbaralee #katieporter #adamschiff #poway

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We break down San Diego and national news stories here in the John Riley Project. Topics include the SANDAG mileage tax, Uber, public restrooms, minimum wage for fast food, CA Bullet Train update, Target shutting down stores, Amazon monopoly?, and the looming Government Shutdown. Got a question or comment? You can drop your take in the live chat on Facebook or YouTube to get involved in the San Diego Community Forum.

It’s Wednesday, September 27, 2023. Here’s what John Riley thinks:

SANDAG Mileage Tax Scrapped

Voters opposed this privacy intrusion and higher cost of living from SANDAG. Elected politicians listened.

https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/pomerado-news/news/story/2023-09-22/the-people-hate-this-san-diego-leaders-vote-to-forgo-road-user-charge-in-future-transportation-plans

Uber and San Diego Yellow Cab Taxi Join Forces

Capitalism is more about cooperation than competition. This partnership is a win for both companies and consumers that need a ride.

https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/business/story/2023-09-26/call-an-uber-in-san-diego-and-you-may-get-a-taxi

I Need a Bathroom… NOW!

A San Diego technology company, Rest Space, has come up with an app that gives you access to private restrooms while in downtown San Diego or on the road. It’s like Airbnb, but for restrooms.

https://fox5sandiego.com/news/local-news/bathroom-rental-app-aims-to-make-it-easier-to-find-restrooms-in-downtown-san-diego/

California Politicians are Considering an Increase of the Minimum Wage for Fast Food Workers

What do you think of a $20 minimum wage just for fast food workers? Local economists in San Diego offer their opinions. So does John.

https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/business/story/2023-09-22/econometer-should-the-minimum-wage-for-fast-food-workers-be-raised

California Bullet Train Update

15 years later, still a boondoggle.

https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/opinion/editorials/story/2023-09-27/california-bullet-train-2008-business-plan-high-speed-rail-subsidies

Target Shutting Down Stores due to Crime

Shoplifting is becoming a national sport. Now Target is opting out of communities where they are getting ripped off. Can you blame them?

https://timesofsandiego.com/business/2023/09/26/target-to-shut-9-stores-across-4-states-including-ca-amid-rising-retail-crime/

Federal Government Suing Amazon

Is Amazon a monopoly? Should they be broken up? Or is Jeff Bezos an American hero?

https://finance.yahoo.com/news/ftc-faces-big-test-in-amazon-suit-alleging-its-retail-site-is-illegal-monopoly-162915306.html

Are they really going to Shut Down the Federal Government?

No. It’s all political theater.

https://www.reuters.com/world/us/shutdown-countdown-us-congress-has-four-days-fund-government-2023-09-27

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Govt grocery stores

Pledge of allegiance

Gas prices and EVs.

Andrew Yang self-driving trucks

#SanDiego #sandag #mileagetax #evs #electricvehicles #uber #yellowcab #capitalism #restspace #publicrestrooms #minimumwage #california #fastfood #bullettrain #gavinnewsom #amazon #ftc #jeffbezos #joebiden #kevinmccarthy

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Can you believe these San Diego gas prices? It’s over $6/gallon. Who is to blame for this mess? It’s expensive to live in San Diego. Water rates are going up 20%. Don’t get me started on housing prices in America’s Finest City! We also discuss Coach Prime’s deal with Blenders Eyewear in Pacific Beach, Poway Politics, self-driving trucks, government run grocery stores and the Pledge of Allegiance.

It’s Friday, September 22, 2023. Here’s what John Riley thinks:

$6/gallon – San Diego gas prices

It’s insane what gas costs these days. How are you coping with this? Is there a way to avoid it all? Yes, there is! John will show you the way.

https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/business/story/2023-09-20/its-just-ridiculous-san-diego-gas-prices-near-6-a-gallon

San Diego Water Rates going up 20%

The San Diego Dept of Water is in chaos. Their billing system is a shambles. The infrastructure is crumbling. Plus, they need more money for their Pure Water initiative. Rates are going up and people are really upset.

https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/local/story/2023-09-19/council-oks-san-diego-water-rate-hikes-of-almost-20-percent

Pacific Beach Entrepreneur cashing in on deal with Coach Prime

Imagine selling sunglasses one at a time, barely getting by, and then suddenly sales are up 1000%. That’s what happened to Chase Fisher when he signed a deal with Coach Prime in Colorado.

https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/sports/sports-columnists/story/2023-09-19/blenders-sunglasses-pacific-beach-deion-sanders-colorado

Poway Chieftain: Politics Harming Us

Columnist Harry Levine suggests we find leaders that will avoid trying to harm the other team. Instead, he wants to see candidates that understand and recognize the Common Good.

https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/pomerado-news/opinion/editorial/just-saying/story/2023-09-18/just-sayin-todays-politics-are-harming-us

Driverless Trucks with a Driver Just in Case?

California law makers are considering a plan that would require a human in driverless trucks. This is an example of a law that drags down progress just to protect jobs.

https://www.mercurynews.com/2023/09/19/teamsters-support-bill-requiring-a-human-in-self-driving-vehicles/

Government Grocery Stores in Chicago

Supermarkets are shutting down in Chicago due to theft and homelessness. Now the Mayor wants the government to get into the grocery business.

https://reason.com/2023/09/20/chicago-from-stacker-of-wheat-to-stacker-of-wheat-thins/

Iowa Requires Pledge of Allegiance

Is the Pledge of Allegiance anti-American? I think so. But that doesn’t stop nationalists from indoctrinating kids in schools.

https://www.kwwl.com/news/politics/iowa-house-passes-bill-requiring-pledge-of-allegiance-in-schools/article_c35af84f-60dc-5523-87a3-5c31e5130c57.html

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Sports talk radio at the Mighty 690

Captain Charles MacVean, Seawolf

Pt Loma Gay Marriage

North Park Micro Units

Poway Development

San Diego Vacancy Tax

CA flavored tobacco ban backfire

#SanDiego #homelessness #housingcrisis #poway #northpark #microunits #vacanthomes #vancouver #ptloma #gaymarriage #gasprices #waterrates #pledgeofallegiance #grocerystores #driverlesstrucks

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I'm back! I took a 2-month vacation but now I am back with my San Diego Local News podcast. We will cover Poway Road Canyonization, San Diego Housing Crisis, Micro Units, Vacant Homes, Pt Loma Gay Marriage, Ben Kalasho in El Cajon, Escondido Joor Muffler Man, National City Bike Lanes, Snapdragon Stadium, CA's Flavored Tobacco Ban Backfiring and more!

It’s Wednesday September 6, 2023. Here’s what John Riley thinks:

Poway Road Canyonization

Powegians are freaking out about all the development along Poway Rd. The 4-story Fairfield development is going in at the site of the former Poway Bowl and thrift stores. A recent letter to the editor said it was the “canyonization” of Poway Rd with tall buildings on either side.

https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/pomerado-news/opinion/letters-to-the-editor/story/2023-08-29/our-readers-write

North Park Micro Units

An apartment building in North Park has an innovative approach to helping solve the San Diego Housing Crisis. Their micro units of approx. 600-800 sq ft offer an upgraded, minimalist living environment. The complex has very few parking spaces. They hope residents will use mass transit, bikes, or walking.

https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/business/story/2023-08-27/micro-unit-apartment-building-north-park

San Diego Vacant Homes

Are evil rich people squatting on vacant homes and keeping them off the market? Well, there are 16 million vacant homes in America and only 500,000 homeless. That makes sense in the Rust Belt, but not in San Diego. Less than 1% of housing units are vacant for more than 6 months a year. Even if they were fully occupied it would barely put a dent in the housing crisis.

https://sdhc.org/news-release/residential-vacancies-study-published/?fbclid=IwAR0STswGoFGw2zCkLIhpJ1kbuiL4sIFFDiz6mEHo96MDqBveJdJ4LBdbBag

https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/opinion/editorials/story/2023-08-11/san-diego-housing-package-gloria-sb-10-homelessness-poverty

Pt Loma Gay Marriage

A pastor at Point Loma Nazarene University was fired from his post for disagreeing with church doctrine on gay marriage. Wait…  didn’t Christ preach about loving thy neighbor? Why is the church so slow to evolve?

https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/news/religion/story/2023-08-18/san-diego-nazarene-pastor-fired-for-same-sex-marriage-stance

Ben Kalasho, former El Cajon Councilman, wanted for arrest

Former El Cajon City Councilman, Ben Kalasho, is wanted by the police. He and his wife were busted for contempt of court and failed to show up for his 8-day jail sentence. This is a guy that used fake social media profiles to disparage local residents and business…  while he was on city council. He also runs the Miss Middle East USA Pageant and reportedly failed to pay the winner the prize money….  And, get this, offered another contestant a rigged win if she slept with him. Where is Dog the Bounty Hunter?

https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/news/watchdog/story/2023-09-01/arrest-warrants-issued-ben-kalasho-el-cajon

Escondido Joor Muffler Man

Every time I drive through Escondido I smile when I see that big statue of the guy holding the muffler. It’s a time warp to another era. The Joor Muffler Man was recently featured on CBS Sunday Morning’s website.

https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/communities/north-county/story/2023-09-01/joor-muffler-man-in-escondido-gets-some-national-press

National City Bike Lanes

More bike lanes! Hooray! Cities are evolving as suburban areas become more urban. Plus, with the e-bike revolution, more people are riding bikes.

https://www.cbs8.com/article/news/local/national-city-looking-to-add-more-bike-lanes-with-new-master-plan/509-3c784b27-5733-4fb7-9059-58a348998c2f

Snapdragon Stadium experience

I went to Snapdragon Stadium for the first-time last Saturday. What a great experience! Really nice concessions, amenities, digital signage, and sight lines. The Aztecs football program deserves our support!

Flavored tobacco ban backfires

California politicians screwed it up again. Voters approved a measure to ban flavored tobacco products mostly to discourage tobacco usage amongst children. Guess what happened? People are still buying it on the black market or out of state, but now California is out $300M in tax revenue. Prohibition does not work.

https://www.ocregister.com/2023/09/05/the-fruits-of-prohibition-californias-tobacco-flavor-ban-backfires/

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We have lots of San Diego topics on the table including a federal fraud case in Poway, winners and losers in CA budget, the future of Coronado mayor Richard Bailey, Jim Desmond and Congestion Pricing on Freeways, and much more.

It’s Wednesday June 28, 2023. Here’s what John Riley thinks:

Poway Social Security Fraud

A Poway man defrauded the Social Security system and the VA system of over $830,000 over 3 decades as he schemed to collect using his dead mother’s name. WTF? Crazy story. Social Security will not be solvent starting in 2034. Poway seems to be in the news for all of the wrong reasons.

Gavin Newsom’s CA Budget – Winners & Losers (housing, climate, auto dealers, education)

California had to spend less than they wanted due to the pending deficit. The CA budget is loaded with examples of winners and losers. Isn’t that what government policies always do? Some win at the expense of others.  Some lose, so others can win. What ever happened to free trade and win-win outcomes?

Tragic Teen e-Bike Death in Encinitas Collision

While we mourn the loss of a young man in an e-bike accident, we look more broadly at the innovation in the e-bike market. Could this be a solution to help cities transition from suburban to urban? Do we have enough bike lanes?

Coronado Mayor Richard Bailey is Running for County Board of Supervisors

Maybe you have seen Richard Bailey’s social media and direct mail messages. He has a lot to say about “The San Diego Comeback”. Why is a mayor of little ol’ Coronado commenting about issues beyond his city? Because he is running for office!  Plus we discuss some proposed tax increases under consideration.

Jim Desmond and SANDAG Congestion Freeway Tax

They are already planning to charge a per-mile tax for road usage. It’s not a bad idea, but it will be difficult to implement fairly. Now San Diego is considering a Congestion Tax for freeway usage to subsidize mass transit. What’s going on here? This is a tax on the many to benefit the few. Mass transit ridership is in decline, so why are we subsidizing it?

Paloma Aguirre, Imperial Beach, and the Problem of Tijuana Sewage

Seems this sewage problem in the South Bay has going on for decades, yet they still can’t fix it. Now the County Board of Supervisors has declared a state of emergency. San Diego congressional delegates are pushing President Biden to solve the problem. Meanwhile some beaches in Imperial Beach have been closed for a year and a half.

San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria: Corporate Welfare vs Road Repair

Todd Gloria flip flopped. City officials and business leaders lobbied for San Diego to host a design event. Todd Gloria vowed to ensure it was privately funded. Now he is singing a different tune. He wants to use taxpayer dollars to subsidize corporations in town in order to generate more tax revenue. Should the city be run as a business? Should those resources instead be used to repair roads?

San Diego Community Forum

We discuss San Diego homelessness, eminent domain, Poway’s Billion Dollar Bond, Steve Garvey as a California Senator, and this kerfuffle over Democrat vs Democratic.

#SanDiego #homelessness #homeless #ranchobernardo #republicans #democrats #Poway #SteveGarvey #Westwood #richardbailey #coronado #encinitas #ebikes #toddgloria #jimdesmond #sandag #congestiontax #tijuana #sewege #imperialbeach #socialsecurity #babyformula #tariffs #education

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Relevant Links:

A Poway man’s mother died in 1990. He accepted $830K of benefits in her name for 32 years.

https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/news/courts/story/2023-06-27/poway-social-security-fraud-mother-guilty

Winners and losers in the California budget deal

https://calmatters.org/newsletters/whatmatters/2023/06/california-budget-winners-losers/

San Diego County leaders call on Biden to fix Tijuana sewage crisis

https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/news/environment/story/2023-06-27/san-diego-county-supervisors-emergency-tijuana-sewage

Politics Report: GOP Rivals Scuffle for Supervisor Race

https://voiceofsandiego.org/2023/06/24/politics-report-gop-rivals-scuffle-for-supervisor-race/

Encinitas teen, 15, killed in e-bike crash described by family as high achiever and athlete

https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/news/public-safety/story/2023-06-26/15-year-old-boy-dies-after-e-bike-crash-in-encinitas

Jim Desmond Congestion Pricing

https://www.times-advocate.com/articles/congestion-pricing/

San Diego is spending $3 million on a design event. Is it worth it?

https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/business/story/2023-06-23/san-diego-is-spending-3-million-on-the-world-design-capital-is-it-worth-it

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No Limits podcaster Ed Franklin is back on the John Riley Project. Always great having Ed as he offers so much to help us improve our personal and business lives.

No Limits - Overcoming Limitations

We can often be our own worst enemy. We create our own roadblocks that prevent us from succeeding. Sometimes it is driven by fear. Other times laziness. But most often, it’s due to not doing what is best for yourself.

Clarity - What do you want?

It’s not easy figuring out what you really want. Yet so many people go through life drifting from day to day without having clarity of purpose. Take the time to define what you really want. Set clear goals. Then you stay focused on achievement.

Be Better – Constant Improvement

Growth is a constant process of learning, failing, and learning again. We need to always push ourselves to attain higher goals and better outcomes. But it requires tremendous thought and work to do it properly.

Podcasting – What works?

It’s one thing to get behind a microphone and talk about a topic for an hour on a podcast. How is that working for you? Ed Franklin and I discuss branding, messaging, podcast show format, and the work required to distribute your message across social media and other channels. Podcasters are more than just mere podcasters. To do it right you have to craft your brand and communicate your message to your target audience. The podcast is just one of many channels to deliver your message.

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Last night I attended the Poway City Council meeting. I have lots to talk about including Poway banning homeless encampments, the replacement of Barry Leonard, money in politics, and Life Time Fitness at The Farm. Plus, we discuss Archie Moore, San Diego Roads, Steve Garvey for CA Senate, Ed Franklin, and more. We will take your comments and questions in the San Diego Community Forum.

It’s Wednesday June 7, 2023. Here’s what John Riley thinks:

Poway City Council Observations

I hadn’t been to a city council meeting in a while. It was great hearing some of the issues hashed out by both public speakers and elected officials. As a podcaster, it was special meeting some folks that listen or watch my show. Nice to make those human connections.

Poway chooses to replace Barry Leonard with an Appointment/Election Hybrid

Poway has a history of appointing people to council to fill out a person’s term. I figured this was the route they would take in replacing resigning councilmember Barry Leonard. The public was overwhelmingly for an election. Steve Vaus proposed a hybrid model. They will appoint someone with a pledge they will not run in the November 2024 election.

Money in Poway Politics

California’s new SB1439 bill requires that elected officials recuse themselves from voting on issues that involve a donor that gave over $250. But $250 is the campaign donation limit for Poway. Does that mean SB1439 is moot in Poway? Or do indirect funds to PACs and non-profits count too?

Life Time Fitness Update at The Farm in Poway

The Poway City Council says they cannot do anything since there is no formal proposal before them. That’s true. But locals know the developer’s plan is to put in a Life Time Fitness center that likely violates the voter’s will with Measure P. Mayor Vaus says there is a lot of misinformation swirling in social media. Is JRP part of the problem? LOL

Poway Bans Homeless Encampments

San Diego implemented a rule that authorities can remove homeless encampments if there is a shelter bed nearby. Now Poway has enacted a similar rule. After all, the San Diego homeless could end up in Poway.

Archie Moore, Any Body Can Youth Foundation

What a great fundraiser hosted by the ABC Youth Foundation for troubled youth. I attended a very well run and safe youth boxing match at St. Augustine High School. Bravo to the athletes, families and organizers that made this event possible.

San Diego Finally Repairing Roads in Rancho Bernardo, Westwood

The Witch Creek Fire was in 2007 but the damage to the roads has still not been resolved. The reconstruction has been over for some time, but then authorities had trouble coming up with the $5M to fund this project in the Westwood community of Rancho Bernardo. Why is it so hard to get local government officials to focus on their primary tasks?

Steve Garvey for CA Senate?

Former Dodger and Padre, Steve Garvey, is flirting with the idea of running for US Senate as a Republican. After his career ended in 1987, he considered running for senate, but his flirting with extramarital affairs derailed his political future. These days that’s no longer a disqualifier.

Ed Franklin Livestream Podcast, Tuesday June 13th at 7pm

Join Ed and I as we discuss podcasting and a wide range of other topics. We’ll take your questions and comments in the livestream.

San Diego Community Forum

We discuss San Diego roads, Cox Cable, cutting the cord, Carlsbad Gay Pride Flag, Highway 56, mass transit, electric vehicles, Poway politics and Rickey Henderson.

Closing Quote

From Chrissy on The Sopranos (not original author): “Fear knocked at the door. Faith answered. There was no one there.

#SanDiego #homelessness #homeless #ranchobernardo #BarryLeonard #SteveVaus #republicans #democrats #Poway #Padres #sb1439 #dodgers #SteveGarvey #WitchCreek #Westwood #ArchieMoore #AnyBodyCan #lifetimefitness #stevevaus #sopranos

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Relevant Links:

Poway inches closer to approving ordinance to remove homeless encampments.

https://www.cbs8.com/article/news/local/poway-approves-ordinance-to-allow-city-to-remove-encampments/509-d8081253-1560-4925-9d24-374ade3762ee

16 years after Witch Creek wildfire, San Diego begins rebuilding damaged Rancho Bernardo roads.

https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/news/politics/story/2023-06-05/16-years-after-witch-creek-wildfire-san-diego-begins-rebuilding-damaged-rancho-bernardo-roads

Baseball legend Steve Garvey considering US Senate bid in California, energizing beleaguered GOP.

https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/us-politics/ap-gop-democratic-california-los-angeles-b2349896.html

Ed Franklin: Podcaster & Inspirational Public Speaker

https://www.edfranklinnolimits.com/

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