As part of the recent budget deal in Sacramento, Senator Abel Maldonado, R-Santa Maria, switched his vote when promised that a ballot measure proposing an “open primary” system in California would be put before the voters in June, 2010. Many folks are wondering what “open” primaries would mean. Here are the views of San Diego County Party Chair Jess Durfee and others.

Newly elected City Councilmember Olga Diaz repeatedly urged more than 50 members and friends of the Club at its February 12 meeting to be involved in the considerations of city government “early on and consistently – not just when there is an emergency.”

Chris Nava reports on the February 14 North County Unity Leadership Conference, including plans for more North County campaign offices, voter registration efforts, GO Team activities and two new candidates.