The Pew Research Center reports that Americans think women have what it takes to be leaders. In six out of seven leadership traits, women outrank men. In four out of four skills women rank higher, but in two of three key policy matters, men win. Learn more from the source. Learn more from the source.

Describing it as “the most important federal legislation for workers since 1945,” Anthony Saavedra explained the need for the Employee Free Choice Act (EFCA) now before Congress. Saavedra, the Director of Communications and Public Relations for the San Diego and Imperial Counties Labor Council, spoke to the March 14 Club meeting.

An analysis comissioned by the Escondido City Employees Association (ECEA) has found a total of $12 million being held in various city funds, according to the group’s vice president.

EDC members Chris Nava and Grace Sloan will be honored for their volunteer activism at the County Party’s major annual fundraising and recognition event, the Roosevelt Dinner. Nava and Sloan will share the Sylura Barron volunteer of the Year award for their work managing the North County Unity Campaign Office in Escondido during the 2008 [...]