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Writings about Bonnie Dumanis
Undated—San Diego County District Attorney website, biographical sketch of Bonnie Dumanis, http://www.sdcda.org/office/meet.php

Undated—Sexual Assault Training and Investigations (SATI), biographical sketch of Bonnie Dumanis," http://www.mysati.com/bonnie_dumanis.htm 


-2001-
January 5, 2001—Donald H. Harrison, "Six Jewish judges to compare U.S. law and ethics with Torah, Talmud thought," San Diego Jewish Press-Heritage, http://www.jewishsightseeing.com/usa/california/san_diego/united_jewish_federation/sd1-5judges_jewish_ethics.htm


-2002-
March 8, 2002—Donald H. Harrison, "Jewish Law & Order:Voters choose Kolender to arrest crime suspects, Dumanis (maybe) to prosecute them and Goldstein to judge them," San Diego Jewish Press-Heritage, http://www.jewishsightseeing.com/usa/california/san_diego/general_stories/sd3-8-02voters_choice.htm

November 13, 2002—Associated Press, "New San Diego district attorney elected after week of vote-counting: Bonnie Dumanis called nation's first openly gay DA," http://archives.cnn.com/2002/US/West/11/13/gay.prosecutor.ap/

-2003-
January 2003—Tom Blair, "Ms. District Attorney," San Diego Magazine, http://www.sandiego-online.com/issues/january03/featureb0103.shtml

January 17, 2003—Jim Lantry, "Three Jews are sworn into county office," San Diego Jewish Press-Heritage


February 21, 2003—Donald H. Harrison., "Judge in Pfingst-Sachs dispute allows bias element," 
San Diego Jewish Press-Heritage, http://www.jewishsightseeing.com/usa/california/san_diego/san_diego_county_courts/2003-02-2-pfingst.htm

March 30, 2003—Mark Gabrish Conlan,"DA Bonnie Dumanis Speaks to Queer Democrats March 27," Zenger's Newsmagazine, http://sandiego.indymedia.org/en/2003/03/5092.shtml

-2004-
March 31, 2004—Matt & Anrej Koymasky, biographical sketch of Bonnie Dumanis, http://andrejkoymasky.com/liv/fam/biod3/duma1.html

December 17, 2004—Donald H. Harrison., "Adding to the political brew in San Diego County," jewishsightseeing.com: http://www.jewishsightseeing.com/dhh_weblog/2004-blog/2004-12/2004-12-17-scoping_san_diego.htm

-2005-


Undated—American Jewish Committee, The Who, What, Where And Why of the American Jewish Committee: San Diego Chapter, pamphlet, page 5: San Diego Chapter: President, Tad Seth Parzen; Vice President, Alan Nevin; Immediate Past President, Joan Dean; Interim Executive Director: Paula Jacobs.  Board of Directors: Penny J. Adler, Hon. Marty Block, Fay Crevoshay, Hon. Bonnie Dumanis, Phyllis Epstein, Dr. Bernardo M. Ferdman, Heidi Gantwerk, Judith L. Hahn, Marciaq Hazan, Scott Himelstein, Robert Kaplan, Rabbi Aronold Kopikis, Mathew Kostrinsky, Hylton Lonstein, Phyllis Magerman, Paul I. Meyer, Paul A. Nierman, David L. Osias, Miyo Reff, Faye Rose, Fred Schenk, Sidney Schuman, Sandra Silverstein, Norman Smith, Greg Stein, Art Stromberg, Tracy Sundlun, Susan Siesinger Ulevitch, Hon. Howard Wayne, Edward Weiner, Marc Wolfsheimer.  Board of Trustees: Dr. Lawrence Baron, Alan Bersin, Hon. Bob Filner, Murray  Galinson, William Gerelick, Muriel Goldhammer, Lucy Goldman, Jean and Herman Gordon, Diana and Norman Hahn, Iris and Howard Harris, Deborah G. Horwitz, Jerome Katzin. Hon. William Kolender, Dr. Abraham and Lenore Krems, Helene K. Kruger, ARt Letter, Richard C. Levi, Bernys and Richard H. Levin, Hamilton Loeb, Sr., Ann Ratner, Nadine Savitch, Hon. Lynn Schenk, Paula Siegel, Abbe Stutz, Louis M. Wolfsehimer, Charles and Leah Zibbell.   Office Administrator: Marissa de Luna.


January 6, 2005—"Insurance Commissioner John Garamendi, District Attorney Bonnie Dumanis announce restitution settlement for East County fire survivors: Insurance adjuster agrees to pay nearly $129,000 in fines and restitution after investigation into unlicensed adjuster who allegedly misled fire survivors," California Department of Insurance news release, http://www.insurance.ca.gov/PRS/PRS2005/Release002-05.htm

2005-01-06 Keeping up with Jewish officeholders: Bonnie Dumanis, John Garamendi announce settlement in  San Diego County fire insurance case

2005-01-10  San Diego "State of City' ceremony had Jewish angles—spoken and unspoken

April 6, 2005—Greg Moran and Matthew T. Hall, "DA's plan riles Aguirre: Dumanis proposal to handle misdemeanor cases takes city attorney by surprise," San Diego Union-Tribune, http://www.signonsandiego.com/uniontrib/20050406/news_1n6dumanis.html

April 6, 2005—"Quotable: Thoughts on Mike Aguirre and Bonnie Dumanis," Voice of San Diego, http://www.voiceofsandiego.org/site/pp.asp?c=euLTJbMUKvH&b=494405

April 7, 2005—Kathryn Burton, "Derail Dumanis," Voice of San Diego, http://www.voiceofsandiego.org/site/apps/s/content.asp?c=euLTJbMUKvH&b=291837&ct=628285

April 8, 2005—Scott Barnett, "Good Suggestion," Voice of San Diego, http://www.voiceofsandiego.org/site/apps/s/content.asp?c=euLTJbMUKvH&b=291837&ct=631115

April 8, 2005—Ian Trowbridge, "Disgrace at City Hall," Voice of San Diego, http://www.voiceofsandiego.org/site/apps/s/content.asp?c=euLTJbMUKvH&b=291837&ct=631089

April 8, 2005—Frances O'Neill Zimmerman, "Aguirre's on Track," Voice of San Diego, http://www.voiceofsandiego.org/site/apps/s/content.asp?c=euLTJbMUKvH&b=291837&ct=631907

April 14, 2005, "Transfer of Power," Voice of San Diego, http://www.voiceofsandiego.org/site/apps/s/content.asp?c=euLTJbMUKvH&b=291837&ct=646017

May 17, 2005—Andrew Donohue, "Six San Diego Officials Charged in Pension Scandal," Voice of San Diego, http://www.voiceofsandiego.org/site/apps/s/content.asp?c=euLTJbMUKvH&b=291837&ct=867671

May 19, 2005—Scott Lewis, "The Abrogation Proclamation: When and Why Did Bonnie Dumanis Begin Her Investigation?" Voice of San Diego, http://www.voiceofsandiego.org/site/apps/s/content.asp?c=euLTJbMUKvH&b=291837&ct=871631

May 19, 2005—Evan McLaughlin, "Arraign Out: Pension trustees' day in court will be June 20," Voice of San Diego,
http://www.voiceofsandiego.org/site/apps/s/content.asp?c=euLTJbMUKvH&b=291837&ct=871723

August 10, 2005—Ian Port, "San Diego Congressman Seeks Federal Funds to Track Sex Offenders with GPS," Voice of San Diego, http://www.voiceofsandiego.org/site/apps/s/content.asp?c=euLTJbMUKvH&b=291837&ct=1285983

August 16, 2005—Joe Hughes, "DA doesn't file charges in La Jolla rock attacks: Four men are released; investigation continues," San Diego Union-Tribune, http://www.signonsandiego.com/uniontrib/20050816/news_1m16rocks.html

October 12, 2005—Re-Elect Bonnie Dumanis for D.A. Committee, e-mail invitation:  The Honorable District Attorney Bonnie Dumanis invites you to a reception to support Jerry Sanders for Mayor of the City of San Diego.  Please join us on Tuesday, October 18, 2005 from 5:00 pm to 6:30 pm at Athens Market (109 West "F" Street, San Diego). Suggested contribution:  $150 individual, $300 per couple Please R.S.V.P. to Jean at (858) 481-0300 or jean.freelove@fcgi.biz Please make contributions payable to Jerry Sanders for Mayor, ID # 1276918. Thanks and we hope to see you there! City of San Diego law permits contributions from individuals only. Contributions are limited to a maximum of $300 per person, per election or $600 per couple.  It is unlawful for a contributor to be reimbursed by any organization, business or similar entity for a contribution supporting or opposing a City of San Diego candidate.  Political contributions are not tax deductible.

October 28, 2005—Bill Horn, "National Crime-Fighter to take part in Community Forum for Safe Neighborhoods," A Word from Supervisor Bill Horn (email newsletter): Who: North County Alliance to Stop Gang Violence including Vice Chairman & County Supervisor Bill Horn, District Attorney Bonnie Dumanis, County Health and Public Safety Officials, Oceanside Interim Police Chief Jerry Lance, Oceanside Schools Superintendent Ken Noonan, Chaplain Gerald Johnson of North County TenPoint Coalition, and The Reverend Eugene Rivers of Boston, founder of TenPoint Coalition What: Second in a series of forums hosted by Supervisor Horn to bring safe neighborhoods to North County. The first event was for law enforcement officials only—this meeting is open for public comment through written questions. When: 7-9 PM, Tuesday, November 1, 2005 Where: Friendly Church of God in Christ, 1836 Dixie Street, Oceanside, CA 92054 (Thomas Bros. 1086 C-7) Note: The Reverend Eugene Rivers, who has been featured on network television and national magazines, will bring the latest on success stories in Boston and around the nation in reducing gang violence and how this relates to Oceanside and all of North County.

November 1, 2005—Gregory Alan Gross, "Judge issues injunction against 104 gang members ; 2 safety zones created in National City by court," San Diego Union-Tribune, in which Bonnie Dumanis says the "reign of terror" of the Old Town National City gang is over, http://www.signonsandiego.com/uniontrib/20051101/news_1m1otnc.html

November 2, 2005— John Culea, media director for County Supervisor Bill Horn, "Pastors Band Together to Take Back Their Neighborhoods," (press release) —North County pastors pledged their support to win back their neighborhoods from street gangs at the North County Alliance to Stop Gang Violence public forum last night.  It was the second in a series of strategy sessions sponsored by Vice Chairman and Fifth District County Supervisor Bill Horn and was held at The Friendly Church in Oceanside “We need foot soldiers and city leaders to come on board,” said Horn.  “This is not a political issue.  It’s a life and death issue.  We want to divide the city into precincts and go after the gangs one by one.” San Diego County District Attorney, Bonnie Dumanis pledged her continuing support saying, “We are here with the Faith-Based community to go shoulder to shoulder to solve the gang problem.” The Rev. Gerald Johnson, who heads the Faith-Based TenPoint Coalition program to reduce gang activity, said progress is happening through ministry, mentoring, and monitoring. The Rev. Eugene Rivers, founder of the national TenPoint Coalition in Boston said the crime rate and gang activity can go down if pastors hit the streets and confront gang leaders and drug dealers. Fielding questions was a panel that included Oceanside Police Chief, Jerry Lance, Superintendent of the Oceanside Unified School District, Ken Noonan, County Deputy Chief Administrative Officer for Public Safety, Harold Tuck, Sheriff’s Lieutenant Derek Clark of the North County Regional Gang Task Force, and Deputy Director County Health and Human Services, Nick Macchione. The first strategy session involving the TenPoint Coalition was a closed door session held in February for law enforcement officials.  The next forum will involve the business community.  A date and site for the event are TBA.

November 8, 2005—1) Mark Arner, "DA spends $9,000 on park-light upgrades; safety improvements follow teen's slaying," San Diego Union-Tribune, http://www.signonsandiego.com/uniontrib/20051108/news_1m8lights.html

2) Diane Bell, "Election Central? Try Golden Hall," column,San Diego Union-Tribune, with item about Midge Costanza of D.A. Bonnie Dumanis' office, pretending to serve an arrest warrant on Mel Katz and Phil Blair at roast, http://www.signonsandiego.com/uniontrib/20051108/news_1m8bell.html

November 11, 2005—Leslie Wolf Branscomb, "Big raises proposed for 3 in county: Panel says officials paid less than counterparts," San Diego Union-Tribune, including District Attorney Bonnie Dumanis and Sheriff Bill Kolender, http://www.signonsandiego.com/uniontrib/20051111/news_7m11raise.html

November 12, 2005—Jennifer Vigil, "Federal subpoena seeks data on ex-deputy city attorney ," San Diego Union-Tribune, in which Bonnie Dumanis' investigations of city pension system is also mentioned, http://www.signonsandiego.com/uniontrib/20051112/news_2m12pension.html

November 15, 2005—Gregory Alan Gross, "Sheriff says he'll seek a fourth term in 2006," San Diego Union-Tribune, includes quote from Bonnie Dumanis, http://www.signonsandiego.com/uniontrib/20051115/news_1m15sheriff.html

November 16, 2005—Bill Horn, "Gang Forum Call to Action," A Word from Supervisor Bill Horn, (newsletter)— I was encouraged by the response of pastors and community leaders at our North County Alliance to Stop Gang Violence public forum. It was the second in a series of strategy sessions to take back our neighborhoods from street gangs. We need foot soldiers and city leaders to come on board. This is not a political issue. It’s a life and death issue. We want to divide the city into precincts and go after the gangs one by one. I appreciate San Diego County District Attorney Bonnie Dumanis’ leadership and action-oriented support. She left no doubt about her intentions when she said, “We are here with the Faith-Based community to go shoulder to shoulder to solve the gang problem.” The Rev. Gerald Johnson, who heads the Faith-Based Ten Point Coalition program to reduce gang activity, said progress is happening through ministry, mentoring, and monitoring. The Rev. Eugene Rivers, founder of the national TenPoint Coalition in Boston was our special guest for the evening and said the crime rate and gang activity can go down if pastors hit the streets and confront gang leaders and drug dealers. Fielding questions was a panel that included Oceanside Police Chief, Jerry Lance, Superintendent of the Oceanside Unified School District, Ken Noonan, County Deputy Chief Administrative Officer for Public Safety, Harold Tuck, Sheriff’s Lieutenant Derek Clark of the North County Regional Gang Task Force, and Deputy Director County Health and Human Services, Nick Macchione. The first strategy session involving the TenPoint Coalition was a closed door session held in February for law enforcement officials. The next forum will involve the business community. A date and site for the event are TBA.

December 14, 2005—Craig Gustafson, "Supervisors OK pay raises for 3 top county officials," San Diego Union-Tribune, referring to Bonnie Dumanis, Bill Kolender and Dan McAllister

December 30, 2005—"New OASIS program," San Diego Jewish Times, page 16: OASIS San Diego is launching a program called "Conversations"—a series of two-hour discussions with some of San Diego's most prominent citizens from business, law, politics, government, the arts and sports. Interviewer Marting Kruming, an attorney, educator and journalist, will sit down and talk with these people about their early years, their careers and their futures.  The first of the conversation series will be held on Monday, Jan.30, at 10:15 a.m. and will feature Jerry Coleman, San Diego Padres announcer, war hero, and former major league ballplayer.  District Attorney Bonnie Dumanis will be featured in March. Class will be held at OASIS center in the Mission Valley Robinsons May, 3rd floor. There is a $5 fee and pre-registration is required. For information visit www.oasisnet.org or call Shawna P. Yaley at 619-574-0674.

 
-2006-
January 10, 2006—Dana Littlefield, "Officials back Jessica's law for sex offenders," San Diego Union-Tribune.

January 31, 2006—Amy Oakes, "Roberts seeks re-election to county supervisor seat," San Diego Union-Tribune, in which Bonnie Dumanis' favorable remarks at Roberts' news conference are reported.

2006-02-14—Donald H. Harrison, "Sheriff Kolender seeks to lure more sworn personnel to San Diego County," jewishsightseeing.com

2006-03-04—Evan McLaughlin, "May It Please the Court: Questions for Bonnie Dumanis," Voice of San Diego

2006-03-11—Donald H. Harrison, "Jewish candidate profile: Deputy Dist. Atty. David Rubin seeks Superior Court judgeship," jewishsightseeing.com

2006-03-15—Evan McLaughlin, "Politicos: We're All Tuned In," Voice of San Diego, discussing political overtones of prosecution of Larry Remer, a political consultant.

2006-03-16—Greg Moran, "Former DA Pfingst enters Superior Court judge race," San Diego Union-Tribune, mentioning that Dumanis defeated Pfingst's reelection bid for district attorney.

2006-03-18—Greg Moran, "No candidates file to oppose Dumanis," San Diego Union-Tribune

2006-04-10—Dana Littlefield, "DA offers new help for crime victims; Businesses donate to county's fund," San Diego Union-Tribune

2006-05-19—San Diego Union-Tribune editorial." Two for the Bench," San Diego Union-Tribune, in which David Rubin is recommended for judge with endorsements of Kolender and Dumanis cited.

2006-05-19—Donald H. Harrison, "Judging by San Diego County's Voters Pamphlet, there is a Kolender-Dumanis slate in June 6 election. jewishsightseeing.com

2006-05-26—Joel Moskowitz, "Panelists almost can predict what group will suffer hate crimes by the controversy making the news," jewishsightseeing.com

2006-06-07—Donald H. Harrison, "Jewish candidates triumph in San Diego County polling," jewishsightseeing.com

2006-07-07—Donald H. Harrison, "An Alef Bet of San Diego County's Jewish community," jewishsightseeing.com
2006-07-29—Donald H. Harrison, " Our San Diego Alef Bet: News of Jews of San Diego County," jewishsightseeing.com