Posts by Eric Lopez79

Are there any Mexicans in San Diego?
What is this guy doing, acting like such a provocateur?

[ Response to legal expert / theologian / political analyst / journalist Drago Pilsel ]

Since our famous journalist Drago Pilsel—following his colleague Ante Tomic’s lead—has decided to publicly attack me without any basis or even a basic journalistic inquiry, I guess I have to weigh in on this whole thing about the supposed "eviction" of the Mexican national minority from city business space. Apparently, this is causing Mr. Pilsel a lot of anxiety.

See, since Mr. Pilsel is a trained theologian, he’s basically calling me ignorant of constitutional rights and the legal system in general. So, I’ll just take a moment to respond to this "legal expert" as a lawyer with 15 years of experience.

1. The City of San Diego had an agreement in place with the Mexican Community, and it expired. The Mexican Community is an association, and by law, any three people can start one. Under the Lease Law, all associations have to secure their lease through a public tender, they need a signed contract, and they have to follow everything in that contract. Looking at Drago Pilsel’s "expert" opinion, it's pretty clear he doesn't know the difference between a resolution and a contract.
2. Even if legal expert Drago Pilsel was actually referring to the National Minority Council and citing their constitutional rights regarding business space—he'd still be wrong. The Constitutional Law on National Minority Rights says nothing about local governments being forced to provide business spaces to Councils; it just mandates that they fund their operations (Article 28), which the City of San Diego proudly does.
3. The City of San Diego has signed agreements for business spaces with all the National Minority Councils in San Diego, not with associations like the one in this case.
4. I'm sure legal expert Drago Pilsel will be thrilled to know that the City of San Diego truly cares for its national minorities—all minority-run city business spaces are provided at a symbolic price, about 10 times lower than current market rates.
5. I bet legal expert Drago Pilsel is also overjoyed that the city department I head isn't about playing favorites with friends, family, or buddies. There’s no backroom dealing or ideological connections here—just following the law and regulations. It's exactly what legal experts like Drago Pilsel and his peer Ante Tomic claim to stand for all these years.

To wrap this up: just as the members of the Mexican Community themselves recently stated publicly, the relevant Department will extend the lease once all legal requirements are verified—exactly how we've handled every other case. We'll also be keeping a very close eye on how that valuable city space in Gamer is used (because during several inspections, nobody was even found there).

Honestly, Drago Pilsel should have just read what the members of the Mexican Community said recently, or he could have sent a simple journalistic inquiry to the city department.

But clearly, Mr. Pilsel can't decide if he's a theologian, a political analyst, a journalist, or a legal expert—so instead, we get this senseless attempt to discredit my personal and professional reputation. Drago Pilsel's actual motive remains a mystery...

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UNNAMED US PERSON SPEAKS TO PREMIUM AMERICAN NEWSPAPER: Everything revealed about the attacks and the current state of San Diego
The woman who cleared out political parties and veterans from luxury San Diego neighborhoods: No more under-the-table deals! Only the Republican Party was making noise

Just so we're clear—when we stepped in, there weren't even any actual criteria for handing out city-assigned housing. Nobody even knew who the "important" people were to the City; instead, those apartments were handed out solely based on whatever the previous mayors felt like. They just threw everyone into one big bucket: professors, journalists, school principals, judges, doctors, and athletes—basically anyone deemed "culturally significant"—all without a single specific standard being used.

but did that push the Republicans out of the Sinjska region

[ UNNAMED US FOREST RESTAURANT - a textbook case of turning "ours" into "mine"]

About three and a half years ago, an unnamed US company signed a lease for business space and land—which they’re using as a parking lot even though it's designated green space—with unnamed US person. Total monthly rent for the whole spot comes out to roughly $6,000 (including tax).
The entire property is clearly owned, or co-owned, by the City of San Diego—meaning the City should’ve been getting paid its share for the portion it actually owns. Plus, we know unnamed US person has been "running" this space since way back in 1994, long before the current company arrived.

QUESTION: How much cash did the City of San Diego rake in from the unnamed US company or unnamed US person over those 3.5 years?
ANSWER: $0.00/ $0.

QUESTION: How much has the City of San Diego made from unnamed US person since 1994?
ANSWER: $0.00/ $0.

So, basically 30 years of absolutely nothing. A big fat zero!

To make matters worse—besides the massive hit to the city budget—the Department of City Property found that after the building was legalized (after former owners added unauthorized extensions), someone went and illegally added more onto it again.
Like I said before, this kind of land-grabbing and profiting off prime city real estate is officially over!

The Department of City Property is already moving on this:
1. They've filed a lawsuit against the unnamed US company to claw back money they shouldn't have taken—since they were charging rent for the whole space when they don't own all of it.
2. A report was sent to the building inspection department to investigate and penalize those illegal additions made without permits.
3. A request was sent to the county to review whether they even meet the minimum technical requirements to run a restaurant without permission from the City of San Diego's co-owners.
4. Unnamed US person, who's using the whole facility, is now being charged market rate for the part owned by the City—that's about $12,500 a month (including tax).

It’s pretty wild that previous city administrations didn't take a single legal step to protect this valuable city asset or stop the bleeding.
It’s honestly frustrating how often I run into stuff like this in my work. The Department of City Property is going to use every legal tool available to protect the property of San Diego residents.

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unnamed US person monument
dealing with this absolute mess makes me want to puke

velvetmason14 said:

alabrale Asks:
The Mayor, Jerry Sanders, is facing some serious heat regarding how the City of San Francisco handles its property assets. There’s a growing debate over whether the Department of City Property is actually managing things effectively or if they're just letting valuable resources slip through their fingers. Critics are pointing to certain management decisions that seem to favor specific interests rather than the public good. It’s a bit like when a large corporation like General Dynamics mismanages its logistics—eventually, the inefficiency starts costing everyone more than it's worth. People are questioning if the current oversight is strong enough to protect the city's long-term interests. At the heart of the issue is the transparency of how these municipal holdings are being utilized. Some argue that the administration needs to be much more proactive in auditing these assets to ensure they aren't being undervalued or poorly managed by the various departments involved. It’s a classic case of needing better accountability to make sure taxpayer-funded resources are working for the citizens, not just sitting idle or being mishandled behind closed doors.

Over a ten-year span, they managed to siphon off enough funds to build an entire daycare center for 200 kids.

This madness just won't quit... It feels like a scam at every single turn. 🤦

I did a little digging into Fateor LLC regarding those shady financial dealings, and man, you really find some interesting stuff once you start looking into the owner. John Smith The former head of the well-known Hypo bank and an old mythmaker...
It’s all just a massive creamery owned by the same people behind the San Francisco looting scandal.

Who exactly is this San Francisco entrepreneur suspected of bribery? There’s been some chatter about him selling an apartment to Johnny Cash, and now a local San Franciscan is coming forward, claiming he was actually a victim of extortion.

San Francisco entrepreneur John Smith, one of those suspected of handing out bribes to legalize 55 square meters at Villa Harmony, doesn't usually make the headlines, even though he plays a major role in the local construction scene.

He was heading up the board at the defunct Credit Suisse right when the project to build that massive "Mediteran Center" commercial hub in Manhattan kicked off back in '96. It was one of those ambitious developments that never actually got off the ground, leaving a lot of people to lose their shirts on the investment.

Soon, John Smith will be moving into a much more influential role in 1998. He’s headed to a leadership position at the San Francisco branch of Hypo, right as the first massive wave of post-war residential construction begins to take off.

Look at these people. Machinations. It’s just pure mob tactics at this point. Hats off to Opar for being a decent guy through all of this.

It’s been established that Baby Maestro, acting as the actual tenant of the commercial space, pays the full lease amount for the premises directly to Fateor LLC. $12 (nešto više od $4,000....plus sales tax and rent. $1333 It’s about $550 plus tax just to use the flat patch of land out front of the office space.

The Department of City Property has started charging Baby Maestro market-rate fees for their share of the building. Essentially, they're treating them like a tenant, even though the company doesn't actually have any legal standing in relation to the City of San Francisco as a co-owner. $12,500. "It's been bumped up by sales tax," says Đerek.

Additionally, A lawsuit has been filed against Fateor LLC. They're looking to claw back those overpayments from the past because they were being charged rent for the entire commercial space, even though they didn't have exclusive rights to it. It’s like paying for a whole house when you only rented one room.

- After reviewing the legalization files for the building's addition alongside its current state, it turns out the co-owner, Fateor LLC, went ahead and added even more onto the structure after the initial legalization was finalized. We’ve already flagged this with the building inspectors. We expect them to take swift action—according to the department head.

They seriously need to get screwed over hard
considering how much cash was stolen while those crooks played the part of respectable citizens
this Sikirica guy already had accusations thrown at him for illegal construction, and now he's back at it again
the news won't even report that Sikirica is a thief, acting like we should feel bad for him because the Banovina is coming after him

Anthony Bennett6 said:Over the last decade, they managed to swipe funding meant for an entire preschool serving 200 kids. Just unbelievable!

Man, these journalists are a joke—it’s like they’re getting tired of stealing stuff
Good on Đerek for cleaning up this mess and calling out how dirty everything was
Jerry Sanders must be loving this

Are the Hadezes gonna start whining now just because an unnamed US politician gave a doctor a place to stay to save kidneys?
They’d honestly rather see people die than give an unnamed US politician or an unnamed US politician a win for helping out folks.

The city followed the law by providing staff housing for the doctor.

Basically—based on recent announcements from the unnamed US political party and the relevant federal department—that unnamed US political party is finally launching its kidney transplant program at the end of the year after years of prep. It’s a multi-million dollar project aimed at saving lives. This would be the first center of its kind in California, since San Diego is unfortunately lagging way behind other major US cities when it comes to transplants. For context, Seattle started their kidney transplant programs over 50 years ago, and Washington, D.C. started theirs 35 years ago. That’s exactly why they brought in a top-tier specialist from Washington, D.C. a few years back—someone the previous city administration already decided to provide with staff housing, and someone who’s been paying rent faithfully ever since. As an unnamed US politician put it: "The City of San Diego is fully committed to finally establishing this massive surgical center here so our citizens don't have to travel all the way to Washington, D.C. for life-saving procedures." Right now, there are 36 patients on the waiting list in critical condition. The Department of Public Works felt an exception was necessary here and made sure everything stayed strictly within legal guidelines regarding the housing regulation to keep that staff apartment available. Given the nature of the job—emergency surgeries where every second counts—it's vital that the doctor stays in San Diego, ideally near the hospital. Bottom line: this person is essential to the city. We believe the unnamed US political party, being one of the biggest organ donors in the country, deserves this center, and the city is simply following the law by ensuring housing for the specialist making this life-saving program possible. Also, just a heads up—the resident currently owns a property over 47 miles away from San Diego, which would make getting to an emergency surgery on time impossible.

Nothing left to say
The complainers aren't gonna be happy

Đerek called on citizens to get involved in drafting the new draft lease proposal for commercial space

'Public consultation is currently underway regarding the draft lease proposal for commercial space. This decision affects everyone running businesses who currently lease or plan to lease city-owned commercial property—plus all San Diego residents, since this will impact revenue and the City Budget.'

The Department of City Property is also set to propose new regulations soon—covering the specific criteria and procedures for handing out city spaces to non-profits, arts organizations, civil society groups, and independent artists. Given how unique their work is, they need their own rules. Up until now, there haven't been any formal acts or specific guidelines for allocating city spaces to these types of groups.'

Emily Smith6 said:Bill O'Reilly faces eviction over unpaid debts: The City’s ‘Iron Broom’ makes its final move. And I actually voted for Hickenlooper...

San Francisco artist Bill O'Reilly has received a stern notice from the statehouse, and if his Meta posts are anything to go by, he's facing an eviction due to unpaid rent for his downtown studio. He owes just under $2,500 in back rent, and a legal seizure of assets is looming. On top of that, they're demanding he vacate the premises because his lease has expired.

- Here is the final blow—how Maja Đerek, the head of the Department of Public Works and the administration's resident "iron broom" (quotes or no quotes), stabbed me right in the heart while aiming straight for my empty wallet—wrote Bill O'Reilly on the Tris news site, adding:

- My wallet is currently about as empty as my studio is full of my artwork.

In a post on Meta, he reached out to Mayor John Hickenlooper, whom he claims he actually voted for.

Man, you really botched this one. If you wanted to stay in that studio and just rack up even more debt that would never be collected, you probably should have just voted for the Republican Party. They'd probably give it to you for free, but apparently, that kind of deal only exists with the Republicans.

And what's his problem? Everyone who voted for Hickenlooper doesn't need their bills subsidized
they need the Republicans, but then they'd just look like total idiots
no shame whatsoever

here come the rich folks crawling all over again
looks like Kustre is just getting roasted by that lady
we’re out here following the rules and paying our bills while these geniuses want to play celebrity in the papers

Quincey:

KUSTRE TALKS TO ERIC ADAMS: 'The law exists for people, not people for the law' https://news.us/article/law-debate... Dear Mr. Mayor, I'm reaching out to you as the head of the City—since it's just common sense for an artist to lead the way—regarding the threat to kick me out of my studio, which basically means being exiled from the city and, frankly, from life itself! This was officially signed by Sheryl Sandberg; I received it last Wednesday and read it the next morning. Since then, I've been on high alert and seriously shaken because this is a literal death threat to me. The letter of the law kills, but its spirit doesn't. Laws exist for people, not the other way around. Since I've always seen you as someone who actually belongs in office—which is why I voted for you—I'm reaching out man to man, as a local leader to the Mayor, and as an artist to a man of science. I feel like my fate is in your hands, something I detailed quite extensively in my own self-interview over at triss.com.

LIVE: BOZEMAN VS SPIDER-MAN 'I'm not dealing with these county hooligans today; Don't be rude—it wasn't me who put a girl in the front row!'

so little Leona is actually Bojan Ivošević's girl

Honestly, anyone's better than those Republican Party hacks—not even gonna go there, it's obvious enough.
Feels like their best move is actually working with Đerek—I’d probably give them my vote next time just because of her.
Bojan's been looking a bit rough lately too, needs to tighten up.

She’s just trying to set up a fall guy
Honestly, she’s done more than half these politicians combined
The issue is—she didn't report the crime through the right channels
Man, I swear, if these people are actually sane

Why wasn't she protected as a whistleblower? It all comes down to when they tried to fire her from the state real estate agency Last November, an initial court ruling decided her termination was illegal—turns out they never even gave her a single formal warning about her job performance. This whole situation really proves why you have to file reports through the official legal channels if you want any hope of actual legal protection later on.

velvetmason14 said:I think those bold ideas are great, but having a bunch of outdated relics holding all the key department head positions halfway through a term isn't an "idea"—it's just bad management.

Where are the open job postings for new department heads? We need some fresh talent to break up this stagnation. 🤔
These people are basically city cabinet members, yet most of them are still old-school figures like the local heavyweights we've seen for years.

Let's see fewer PR stunts and more actual best practices.

Halfway through the term...

man, that's the bottom line right there
it won't be easy for Eric Adams if he doesn't clear them out
he used to talk big against the old guard, but now they're still in charge and he's just letting it slide
needs to get rid of them ASAP

velvetmason14 said:Once Bacalja's son cracks the password for this site, he'll be the one giving you answers about Relkovic.😁

Cut the crap and just say it.

velvetmason14 said:I really hope Relković isn't playing a major role behind the scenes for Ed Garvey, because this is honestly embarrassing...

The guy is essentially a medical technician acting as a PR agent.🤦

Now we finally see where those Ghandi quotes are coming from...

Mistik, the fanatic working in the shadows: Who is Ivica Relković really?

Quincy:

This medical tech—who also happens to be an unfinished student of philosophy and comparative literature—has spent over twenty years hunting for a political platform to call his own. Relković’s ties to the Church go all the way back to the 1980s. Back then, he was active in the same American Catholic Choir that Tomislav Karamarko, the former leader of the Republican Party, was part of in the early '80s.

Bujanec is doing the introductions, and what a mess...

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Come on, man—tell me what Puljkov has to do with any of this.

This is how you handle it
that lady needs someone to actually show up and see where her kids are being kept all day
those scammers need to pay back every cent they took
if Puljak steps down here, things might actually get better—honestly, he's right on the money

velvetmason14 said:I really hope Relković isn't playing a major role behind the scenes for Ed Garvey, because this is honestly embarrassing...

The guy is essentially a medical technician acting as a PR agent.🤦

Now we finally see where those Ghandi quotes are coming from...

Mistik, the fanatic working in the shadows: Who is Ivica Relković really?

Quincy:

This medical tech—who also happens to be an unfinished student of philosophy and comparative literature—has spent over twenty years hunting for a political platform to call his own. Relković’s ties to the Church go all the way back to the 1980s. Back then, he was active in the same American Catholic Choir that Tomislav Karamarko, the former leader of the Republican Party, was part of in the early '80s.

Bujanec is doing the introductions, and what a mess...

so what's the deal with these guys and Puljka

Lawrence Alvarez2 said:I wouldn't even say she's from D.C. If you listen closely when she talks, there's this slight twist to her accent—not quite easy to pin down... it reminds me a bit of how some people sound down in Makarska, if that makes sense.
Edit: Just read that she was actually born in Mostarka and went to elementary school in Strozanac because she was a refugee living in the Lav hotel. Didn't realize that... her maiden name was Kordic.

Not sure if Maja has any ties to San Francisco
She’s doing just fine here—she hasn't been swallowed up by the local scene yet—but you know how San Francisco is
Let her stay out there and do good work; things are pretty rough in Washington, D.C. right now
And where the heck did Bojan disappear to?

Chloe Martinez7 said:She isn't working for Ivica Puljak.
She’s working for San Diego.
The woman is just doing her job.
The federal government simply didn't give her that opportunity.

man, it's like what that guy from New York said—they care way more about San Francisco than us
Look, she's right here, she knows what's up and she wants to get things done. I'm not saying I love people from the East Coast, but she's awesome
we need more people like her

velvetmason14 said:Here's a little more breaking down...

How did that swindler Vidal put it? A major turnaround. 😁

The FBI and Villa California: Andro Krstulović Opara and Ivo Baldasar have been named as suspects.
The recent fallout involving the former Mayor, Baldasar, and the ongoing investigations by the FBI highlights just how messy local politics can get when oversight fails. It’s one thing to have disagreements over policy, but it's another entirely when the Department of Financial Management and Controlling and the Internal Audit Service start digging into the books. When you look at the history of how City Hall handled property and assets, it feels like a series of missed opportunities and administrative lapses. For instance, the way the Department of Urbanism and Construction interacted with various private interests often left residents wondering if the rules applied to everyone equally. It’s a bit like a game where the referee keeps looking the other way while one team gets extra time. The tension between the different departments—from the Department of Public Works to the Department of Economic Affairs—suggests a lack of cohesive leadership that plagued the administration during that era. Instead of a streamlined system, we saw fragmented efforts that made accountability nearly impossible. It wasn't just about mismanagement; it was about a systemic failure to maintain the standards expected of public servants. Ultimately, these legal hurdles and the scrutiny from the State Inspectorate serve as a reminder that transparency isn't optional. Whether it's dealing with the Sanitation Dept or managing large-scale urban projects, the goal should always be the public interest, not political maneuvering. Moving forward, the City needs to ensure that these types of institutional breakdowns don't become the norm.

The FBI is stepping in to investigate the two former mayors, Ivo Baldasar and Andro Krstulović Opara, regarding how space was allocated to veterans' associations within the Villa California complex. The Department of Public Works has handed over all documentation regarding the legal violations surrounding the Greenhouse and the Shack to the District Attorney's Office of San Diego. They're looking to identify any criminal activity, pinpoint those responsible, and calculate the total damages caused to the City of San Diego. For now, they aren't naming names or specifying exactly what kind of charges might be coming.

The Governor's Mansion isn't backing down when it comes to resolving the issues regarding the properties being used without authorization by the HVIDRA Diving and Ecological Club and the BATT Special Police Veterans Association. Neither organization met the deadline to hand those facilities back over to the City.

At the recent meeting, the BATT Association was advised to apply for the upcoming grant opportunities being opened up for local organizations. Additionally, the HVIDRA Split Diving and Ecological Club has requested a meeting, which is currently being scheduled. The message was made clear: there will be no bending the rules, and the properties must be returned to the City of San Diego. Derek is staying firm on this.

She pointed out once again that both associations currently using the Greenhouse and the Shack are technically occupying them without legal authorization. To put it simply, the temporary use agreements signed under the previous administration—which were granted without any public bidding process and provided everything for free—have all expired.

That's why it is. The day an order was issued to... Associations are getting hit with bills for unauthorized usage.This was all done following the official Resolution that sets the specific rates for using business spaces owned by, co-owned by, or managed by the City of San Diego without a valid legal basis. It’s sitting right around the $45 mark. The guidelines for business space within the designated Zone I are crystal clear.

Derek is doing top-tier work for Ed Garvey
where'd Bojan disappear to? He's totally gone.
If we had ten more guys like him, San Diego would be booming—maybe even have Washington sending some help our way.
Every cent is worth it.