Blackjack Hike-In Camp: Dam it was hot!

Just got back from camping on Santa Catalina Island’s Blackjack campground on the highest point and wooded part of the Island. Best part of Blackjack is going through Avalon. Worst part of Blackjack is Blackjack.

It was over 100 degrees! I just had to choose high noon to hike in with my pack.

It was ok. I was pretty hot when I arrived. No one was in my immediate camp, not within view. Soon after pitching my tent the coolest Ranger Gilligan stopped by and told me where the rinse showers where. Ahhhhhhhh! That cold outdoor shower was heaven! No it's not a nudist camp, not normally.

That early evening a bachelorette party of about 8 women camped out. Strange things occured and I will never talk about what happened.

Mendez Wins Top Spot in Democratic Party Race, 56th Assembly District

Thank you Democratic Voters of the 56th Assembly District for returning me to the Los Angeles County Democratic Party Central Committee.

I'm also very privileged to be re-elected for a third term and with the highest number of votes (#1) three elections in a row. It's a great empowering feeling to have that much confidence from the Democrats of the 56th Assembly District.

I will do my best to represent you and continue to advocate on issues that create greater access to the Democratic Party and gear up for the general election fight.


COUNTY CENTRAL COMMITTEES - 56TH DISTRICT - DEMOCRATIC

Candidate Votes Percent
GARY MENDEZ 3,989 8.57
MAUREEN ALLEN 3,840 8.25
LILLIAN M GONZALES 3,576 7.69
DENISE STABILE 3,415 7.34
MARISELA CERVANTES 3,355 7.21
ANTHONY ARMENDAREZ 3,298 7.09
RAUL P GONZALES 3,094 6.65
FLOYD ALLEN 3,011 6.47
FRANCIS CARBAJAL 2,384 5.12
GEOFFREY M MARKELL 2,306 4.96
HANNIBAL AGUILAR 2,220 4.77
DELTA E DUVALI 2,177 4.68
CESAR DIEGO JAMES 2,158 4.64
CHARLIE ARA 2,000 4.3
JIMMY MENDOZA JR 1,589 3.42
C J DUVALI 1,523 3.27
HUMBERTO B LUJAN 1,391 2.99
LEEA HALMETOJA 1,202 2.58

VOTE FOR NO MORE THAN 7
Registration 71,449
Precincts Reporting 166
Total Precincts 166
% Precincts Reporting 100



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Last Updated: 15:35 06/13/2008
June 3, 2008 - Los Angeles County Primary Election

Bill Richardson for Secretary of State!

Bill made the right decision to back the best candidate for President of the United States. It takes great gravity and foresight to put oneself out and do what's right for the country while anticipating the harsh criticism from the Clintons.

I would love to see Governor Bill Richardson as Vice President and if that's not workable without doubt as Secretary of State.

Bills credentials in the international community is unquestionable and the most qualified of any other choice. He would be of great benefit to Obama and our country in bringing back respect and integrity to our country reputation throughout the world.

Please, please, please Obama, make Bill Richardson a priority as VP or Secretary of State.

Yes! Obama Secures Delegate Threshold

Despite a long and bitter battle, Obama comes out on top. I admire him greatly for keeping his cool and responding with finesse when assaulted by Clinton. Clinton really tried hard to incite Obama and get him on defensive and offensive.

Now, I really hope the party comes together and Clinton repairs her damage and does not depart or demand things in spite and poor sports ship.

Onward and forward!

Time to Move-On; Campaign 2008

After today’s June Primaries, it's time to move on to the general election and defeat McCant (McCain).

Dems need to get over the in-fighting and lay in on the Reps. Those of my Democratic brothers and Sisters in California know that we must really plan on going out of Cal to make a serious impact.

There are party leaders or pseudo leaders who rally troops in heavily democratic districts should really think about this and forgo the ego. I find that some political activist who lay claim to local leadership get people worked up to work in dem strongholds to stroke their ego for having "done something" in the elections. NOT!

If you want to win pack your bags and rough it in a state that really matters in the General Election. Otherwise, local campaigning in heavy dem districts is just an exercise of ego.

Mount up and stay thirsty my friends!