Politically Active Politics Free: Chula Vista in the Media

I had the good fortune to sit in on a presentation by Ruben Navarrette Jr.: Journalist and Syndicated Writer. Now, whether you are a fan or not, I believe much of what was discussed is a message for all. Mainly the topic: Speak up.

It’s easy to complain. To vent and let it out. I’ve done my share myself. What’s harder – to share and voice the good. Now, some may see this blog as the “Pollyanna of sites” - fair enough

I think there are enough watch dogs and investigative reporters out there doing the job to uncover the bad and the ugly. I’d like to be part of the good - ‘cause we know it’s out there.

In Ruben’s presentation – he answered a question: Why so much negativity in the press? His answer – there aren’t enough people out there asking for the good. Hmm ... Sounds to me like one of those college paper debates I had – “Does media guide us or do we guide media?”

So - who is contacting local press to give them kudos on an inspirational story? Who is contacting them to share ideas and highlighting collaboration, solutions and forwarding thinking in communities? Ruben seems to think this is the reason we don’t see enough in the paper.

Well, let’s see. We have several papers currently focusing on the bad and ugly of Chula Vista. But I know for a fact there is greatness too ... I know because I wouldn’t be raising my children here. So here is a chance to test Ruben’s point.

Below is a list of some of our local press – for various audiences – and some quick links for you to send a message. Is there anything good you’d like to share about Chula Vista?

Voice of San Diego

http://www.voiceofsandiego.org/

Scott Lewis, CEO

E-mail: scott.lewis@voiceofsandiego.org

Andrew Donohue, Editor

E-mail: andrew.donohue@voiceofsandiego.org

Star News

http://www.starnews.com/

Carlos R. Davalos

Editor

(619) 427-3000 ext. 220

San Diego Union Tribune