Also serving the communities of De Luz, Rainbow, Camp Pendleton, Pala and Pauma
Also serving the communities of De Luz, Rainbow, Camp Pendleton, Pala and Pauma
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The Fallbrook Food Pantry wants to clarify a press release from the Boys & Girls Clubs of North County, published Sept. 5, “Boys & Girls Club members are feeling grateful.” In the last paragraph in the left hand column, it incorrectly stated, “ The Fallbrook Gardening Club also partnered with the club and provided a gardening experience at the Ingold Clubhouse.” It was actually the Fallbrook Food Pantry that taught eight gardening classes during their Summer Camp. The six garden beds, soil, and plants at the Boys & Girls C... Full story
I believe that public education is a cornerstone of civilized society, and done well, a bridge to a better future for our community. In advance of ballots arriving in our mailboxes, we want to make sure our local residents are informed about Measure V which will be a voting item for those within the Bonsall Unified School District boundaries (88 square miles from Oceanside to Pala including parts of Fallbrook, Vista, Escondido, and Valley Center in addition to all of Bonsall). We are asking you to vote Yes on V: Repair Our... Full story
It is election season again. For those who don't know, it is a federal crime to remove or deface political signs. It is also a state crime, theft of private property. Local law gives the sign owners one week after the elections to take down their signs and some people want them back. Thank you for being good law abiding citizens. Mark Mervich... Full story
The high stakes of political intrigue just got a lot more interesting. With scarcely three months remaining before Election Day, the Party bosses at the DNC shamelessly and unceremoniously showed Biden the door. Stepping out of a cloud of obscurity, a princess in a beige pantsuit would rise to the pinnacles of prominence as Biden's heir apparent. Without a single vote cast for her and little time to vet her, the race to hide Kamala's radical views from the public view is underway. Can the anointed one run out the shot clock b... Full story
The Trump hatred is unconscionable. The common sense reasoning is that he knows the who, where and what has to be eliminated from the swamp. Sadly, there is a multitude to choose from. My guess is that there are so many on the left who are guilty in a myriad of ways that they would do anything, including "murder" not to be caught. Doesn't it strike you that way? President Trump has been targeted in so many ways. I'm so tired of hearing "we must find out so this never happens again." Well, it's happened again. What is the... Full story
In case you hadn't heard yet, Newsom recently signed a new law that bans rules requiring schools to notify parents of a child's pronoun change. The Governor is basically telling all California parents that they are guilty of abuse rather than presumed innocent and trusted that no one will ever love their child more or sacrifice more to care for them best. He has declared the State really knows your child best and what is best for them and you will be forced to co-parent with the state especially if you continue to send your... Full story
Did Supervisor Desmond get your blood a boil last week with his pronouncement: “California has once again chosen to prioritize dangerous policies over the safety and well-being of its citizens. Last week, lawmakers passed AB1840, which would make California the first state in the nation to offer state-supported home loans of up to $150,000 to illegal immigrants.“ If he had only read a summary of the bill, he would have realized no harm was being proposed. Here’s the summary: "AB1840 will bar the state from disqu... Full story
Earlier this week, the Board of Supervisors was faced with critical decisions on how to handle the growing concerns around battery storage facilities across the County. Battery storage is becoming a significant issue in San Diego County, especially in North County. We've seen three significant fires across the county at different facilities in the past year alone. Just last week, a fire at a battery storage facility in Escondido burned for multiple days, and last year, a fire... Full story
San Diego County has made great strides to safeguard itself against California’s recurring drought cycle. For example, in 1991, 95% of our water was imported by the Metropolitan Water District. By 2023, only 14% of our water was imported by the MWD. Diversification efforts included building the Claude “Bud” Lewis Desalination plant in Carlsbad, increased conservation, an agreement to import water from the Imperial Irrigation District, and other measures. By 2045, it’s project... Full story
The regular legislative session ended on Aug. 31 – and a first extraordinary session was opened. The regular new legislative session will begin Dec. 2, after the November election. This session, a number of important bills impacting public health/safety came before the Assembly Health Committee, where I serve as Vice Chair. Among these are AB 1233, a bill I introduced to help deal with the epidemic of overdose deaths sweeping the state. The bill will help ensure that each t... Full story
SACRAMENTO – On Sept. 4, Senate Minority Leader Brian W. Jones (R-San Diego) issued the following statement welcoming former California State Senate Democratic Majority Leader Gloria Romero to the Republican Party after she announced she is changing her voter registration: “As former Senate Democrat Majority Leader, Gloria Romero’s decision to join the Republican Party shows her dedication to doing what’s best for California,” said Jones. “For years, Gloria urged her now former Party to ‘wake up’ and start standing up for... Full story
It hasn’t been widely covered, but the recent arrest of Pavel Durov, co-founder of Telegram, is not just a headline but a warning for anyone who values privacy and free speech in the digital age. Durov's detainment highlights a global shift toward heightened control of online platforms, especially those committed to protecting user privacy. This issue is not confined to Europe; it is a worldwide concern that calls into question the future of personal liberty in the digital s... Full story
What happened next was unimaginable. But. It was the bottom of the ninth, two men on base, and the best batter was in the box. Heading into the final year of his presidency, President Trump was ahead in every poll. Although they still had some blue strongholds like California, Oregon, Washington, New York; it seemed every place else was Trump country. He was going to win the reelection. And he was still building the wall. They couldn’t attack his record because s... Full story
California has once again chosen to prioritize dangerous policies over the safety and well-being of its citizens. Last week, lawmakers passed AB 1840, which would make California the first state in the nation to offer state-supported home loans of up to $150,000 to illegal immigrants. At a time when California faces a $60 billion deficit, this decision is a slap in the face to taxpayers and legal residents who are struggling to make ends meet. This program is yet another... Full story
SACRAMENTO – Senate Minority Leader Brian W. Jones (R-San Diego) announced that his Senate Bill 708 to save off-highway vehicle (OHV) competitions in California was approved on a unanimous, bipartisan vote in the California State Senate, Aug. 30. “We are thrilled SB 708 finally passed out of the Legislature and is headed to the governor’s desk for his signature,” said Jones. “We’ve worked hard to perfect this program over the past five years with OHV stakeholders and affected governmental agencies, including State Parks and t... Full story
Being a 6-year resident of California, I am new to the many beautiful plants that grow outdoors here. Over the past 50 years, when visiting my family in Southern California, I had always admired your beautiful, vibrant, purple, Jacaranda trees. I found them to be wonderfully exotic! I recently read that the Jacaranda are the official Urban Tree of the City of San Diego. They line the edges of Safari Park, The Zoo, Balboa Park and Little Italy. They have been in San Diego since the 1890's. The reason this exquisite,... Full story
NOTE: While these reports have been taken straight from the Sheriff's Office, individuals are innocent until proven guilty. These addresses reveal the block number, not an exact location. August 14 8000 blk Via Urner Way Petty theft - From building August 15 300 blk N. Main Ave. Arrest - Possess controlled substance paraphernalia August 16 S. Main Ave. / Fig St. Arrest - Contempt of court: disobey court order August 19 800 blk E. Alvarado St. Family protection advised event - Child abuse incident August 21 2400 blk S. Stage C... Full story
Have you ever taken the time to think what our Friendly Village would be like without our First Responders? These young men and women are here for us 24/7. I am talking about the North Country Fire Protection District and the over 100 fire fighters, paramedics, engineers, administrative support staff and management that take care of our emergencies daily. I adopted Fire Station 2 (Winterwarm) over 18 months ago and I prepare meals for the crews frequently. There is nothing more rewarding to me than the “Thank You’s” and s... Full story
Dear Mr. Zuckerberg, In a time when the boundaries between governmental influence and corporate responsibility seem to blur into collaboration, often to the public's detriment, your recent acknowledgment of Facebook's actions during the Biden-Harris administration is both significant and commendable. By admitting that Facebook caved to pressure from the administration to censor COVID-19 content, including perspectives from credible doctors, scientists, and individuals, and by acknowledging Facebook's role in throttling the... Full story
As your County Supervisor, I believe that the government's number one responsibility is to provide a safe community where families and businesses can thrive. Without safety, we do not have a functioning society. Unfortunately, recent trends show that crime is rising across California, making it more critical than ever to remain vigilant in protecting our county. New data reveals that reported shoplifting incidents increased by 28% in 2023 compared to 2019, with more than 90%...
During my term in the State Legislature, I’ve nominated schools throughout the 75th Assembly District to receive the Barona Education Grant. A $5,000 grant from the Barona Band of Mission Indians is made available to one school in each State Senate District, each State Assembly District and from each State Executive Office Holder. Though the grants are funded by the tribe, they require an endorsement letter from elected office holders, which must accompany the application. T... Full story
There are de facto monopolies in every sector of our economy. There’s no law against being a monopoly. But our free market capitalism’s driving principle is honest competition, while the corporate goal is being the most profitable, and ultimately the only corporation in its sector, thus with no competition. The most direct and usually illegal way to accomplish this is to eliminate the competition. And that is what is being done. The largest and most influential corporations are growing in gigantic steps by either buying out... Full story
I visited my parents’ house where I grew up, and an accessory dwelling unit is being built next door. As I saw the new structure across the fence from what was once my backyard I realized aesthetics and traffic won’t be the only conflicts when commercial accessory dwelling units are built next to single-family residences. I grew up near San Diego State University. Mini-dorms have been an issue since the 1980s. Recently the need for affordable housing has led local governments to be more flexible with accessory dwelling uni... Full story
Planting a tree isn't the hard part – it's the care and dedication throughout its entire lifecycle that truly matters. Just like animals and humans, trees require continuous care to thrive. Planting for personal glory might make a good photo op, but real environmental stewardship means nurturing those trees long after the cameras are gone. Trees are living beings that need water, nutrients, and protection from pests and diseases. They help combat climate change, support biodiversity, and provide essential ecosystem s...
Yes, there are a lot of good restaurants in Fallbrook, however if you haven't eaten at "La Cucina," (excellent Italian food in my opinion), you are missing out on a great experience! I just came home from eating there and decided to write a note of support for this place. The food is fresh, portions generous, served hot, delicious and served by a great wait staff who are happy, friendly, helpful, and patient. The owner always stops by to thank you and asks you if everything was all right. I would love to see lines outside... Full story
