Padres Get Into Politics

This week, the Padres are getting into politics. The team just took first place in the National League west for the first time this late in the season in 15 years. Success on the field could help them in the field of politics.  We’ve got a special guest host today, former Coronado Mayor Richard Bailey is in the studio. He’s now become something of a conservative tiktok pundit weighing in mostly on city of San Diego politics. He’ll explain why you should care.  And finally, El Cajon stopped having police respond to some mental health calls and a big debate has erupted there since our story about it. We’ll break down the latest.    SHOW NOTES SEGMENT 1 - Promos Buy Your Tickets for Politifest 2025 Politifest is back on Oct. 4, and this won’t be our usual public affairs summit.  This year, we’re bringing together community leaders to go head-to-head in our first ever Solutions Showdown. Hear their ideas and cast your vote on which proposals you think could solve the biggest issues facing San Diego. Save on tickets with early bird pricing at vosd.org/politifest SEGMENT 2 - Banter VOSD Politics Report: Padres Do Some Polling   Fox5 San Diego Tickets available soon for San Diego Rodeo at Petco Park SEGMENT 3  The Coronado News The Coronado News’ second anniversary   New Revenue Hub We support journalism that improves lives — and fights misinformation.   Tijuana/ US SewageEPA United States and Mexico Reach Agreement to Permanently and Urgently End Decades-Long Tijuana River Sewage Crisis   Enivronment California RELEASE: Pathogen risks found at 79% of California beaches tested in 2024   SEGMENT 5 -  Trump Policies Pew ResearchTrump’s Tariffs and ‘One Big Beautiful Bill’ Face More Opposition Than Support as His Job Rating Slips GallupSurge in U.S. Concern About Immigration Has Abated   Migration Policy Institute Profile of the Unauthorized Population:United States   Carl DeMaioVOSDVOSD Assemblymember Carl DeMaio Is Back To Promoting Ballot Initiatives SEGMENT 6 -  El Cajon PoliceEl Cajon Official: Want Cops to Back Up County Crisis Teams? Pay Up.El Cajon councilmembers reviewing their police department’s shift on crisis call responses had a lot of questions about San Diego County’s crisis call policies. Development VOSDIn Whose Backyard   Scott Lewis, CEO and editor in chief at Voice of San Diego. Andrea Lopez-Villafaña, managing editor Bella Ross, social media producer Jakob McWhinney, education reporter and theme music composer. Xavier Vasquez, podcast producer Journalism is integral to a healthy democracy: Support independent, investigative journalism in San Diego County. Become a Member: Voice Member BenefitsJoin today and receive insider access.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.