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  • Jones's measure to save off-highway vehicle competitions unanimously passes California State Senate

    Updated Sep 5, 2024

    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

  • More about Jacaranda trees

    Updated Sep 5, 2024

    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

  • SHERIFF'S LOG

    Updated Sep 5, 2024

    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

  • Ensuring safety in our communities

    Supervisor Jim Desmond, 5th District|Updated Sep 5, 2024

    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%...

  • California's job crisis

    Supervisor Jim Desmond, 5th District|Updated Aug 30, 2024

    California has long been celebrated as a land of opportunity, but in recent years, it has become increasingly unfriendly to businesses. Just last year, Chief Business Magazine ranked California as the worst place in the nation to start a business. This is a tragic turn of events, especially for a state that has been home to so many entrepreneurial dreams. It doesn't have to be this way, but unfortunately, government policies are stifling the very spirit that once made the... Full story

  • Re: 'Together, we can prevent drug overdose with more awareness' [Village News, 8/15/24]

    Updated Aug 30, 2024

    “Drug overdose is a national health crisis fueled by the opioid epidemic.” True, but awareness should begin with addressing the root causes. The most common drugs that begin drug journeys that end in overdose are marijuana, alcohol and tobacco use among adolescents. Young people today are targeted in social media and in their environment with marijuana, tobacco and vape products that entice them with the latest cool, but addictive, products designed just for them; child-friendly and sweet. Interactive videos are a new add... Full story

  • False Democrat Party beliefs

    Updated Aug 30, 2024

    Michelle Obama spoke at the DNC convention and criticized those who "took more than they needed" and who "prioritize building their wealth over insuring that everyone has enough." This is consistent with her previously stated belief that "someone is going to have to give up a piece of their pie so that someone else can have more.” These are bedrocks of socialist ideals, though progressives have learned to hide from that term because it’s poorly received in America. To arrive at such an absurd position, these beliefs are based... Full story

  • Public Safety Legislation

    Assemblymember Marie Waldron, 75th District|Updated Aug 30, 2024

    I am a member of the California Problem Solvers Caucus (CPSC), a bipartisan group of legislators from both houses. The Caucus promotes common sense solutions to the most pressing issues facing our state. Lately, property crime has been escalating throughout California, and the CPSC has been pressing for solutions. I’m happy to report that those efforts have begun to bear fruit. In recent weeks a package of legislation that will tighten California laws regarding prosecution a... Full story

  • We are blessed with law enforcement and fire services

    Julie Reeder|Updated Aug 30, 2024

    Listening to the San Diego and Riverside County scanners highlights the sheer volume and variety of calls first responders handle daily. From medical emergencies and wildfires to traffic accidents, shootings, and active robberies, the constant stream of incidents is a testament to the robust and effective law enforcement and fire systems in place. It’s a humbling experience that showcases the dedication and skill of those who serve the public, ensuring safety and rapid r... Full story

  • Making sense of the assassination attempt

    Updated Aug 30, 2024

    Just five minutes outside the city limits of Butler Township, in the northwest corner of Pennsylvania, lies an unassuming field with patches of grass, a few strands of trees, and some small outbuildings dotting the landscape – the perfect location for a Trump rally, or so it seemed before the day erupted in pandemonium. Around 1 p.m., with Lee Greenwood's song, “God Bless the USA,” streaming through the air, President Trump stepped out onto the stage in front of a sea of supporters who were shouting “USA, USA, USA.” M... Full story

  • Kicking It around the Swamp, Part 2

    Elizabeth Youngman-Westphal, Special to The Village News|Updated Aug 30, 2024

    Apparently, Trump didn’t get the slam. Because unafraid of threats, he climbed on Air Force One, flew across the Pacific, and met with North Korea’s leader Kim Jung Un. The threats to bomb California stopped. In the last year of his presidency, none of their bogus accusations stuck to DJT. Worse still, after three years of his government, Americans started believing they were endowed with inalienable rights to govern themselves. Clearly, he would win reelection and this time,... Full story

  • Aesthetics and traffic aren't only issues with ADU proliferation

    Joe Naiman|Updated Aug 30, 2024

    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 trees: Not just for glory, but for the planet

    Updated Aug 30, 2024

    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...

  • Kudos to La Cucina

    Updated Aug 30, 2024

    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

  • Radical Democrat lawmakers want to release violent murderers sentenced to life without parole

    Updated Aug 23, 2024

    SACRAMENTO – Senate Minority Leader Brian W. Jones (R-San Diego) and Senate Public Safety Committee Vice Chair Kelly Seyarto (R-Murrieta) released the Senate Republican analysis exposing details of Senate Bill 94 (Cortese), a dangerous proposal that seeks to release inmates sentenced to life without parole for heinous murders, Aug. 14. “SB 94 could literally let hundreds of the most heinous murderers out of prison early, even if they were sentenced to life without parole,” said Jones. “This harsh punishment is reserve... Full story

  • Support Prop 36

    Supervisor Jim Desmond, 5th District|Updated Aug 22, 2024

    As we approach the upcoming election, just under 100 days away, much of the attention has been on national politics. However, I want to draw your focus to a vitally important issue that we have the power to change right here in our state. Proposition 36 is a critical measure to address the increasing issues of theft and crime in California. In 2016, Prop 47 was passed, but it created loopholes that have been exploited by criminals, allowing theft up to $950 a day without... Full story

  • As Democratic Convention approaches, voters deserve answers on policing and migration

    Updated Aug 22, 2024

    As the Democratic Convention nears, scrutiny intensifies on the party's stance on policing and migration. As a father in Fallbrook, I'm deeply concerned about the potential consequences on my family's safety and well-being. The Democratic Platform's policing approach emphasizes accountability and reform, important goals. However, growing concerns arise that these reforms might compromise police effectiveness and increase crime. While social workers and mental health professionals are crucial, it's unclear if they can address... Full story

  • Daily Blooms is a find

    Updated Aug 22, 2024

    If you haven’t been to Daily Blooms, you’re missing out. Daily Blooms is located at 1050 S. Main. It’s exactly what Fallbrook desperately needs and certainly meets a growing need for “clever” gifts for that special occasion. . . or simply to treat yourself. From the moment you walk in, you’ll be impressed with the merchandising of their many, varied items. Add that the staff is very helpful, experienced, and professional means they provide an even greater shopping experience. The selections are excellent, frequently... Full story

  • Re: Jacaranda trees

    Updated Aug 22, 2024

    I was thoroughly dismayed when I saw it. Save Our Forest planted jacaranda trees next to the new bus stop on Brandon and Mission roads. The comment was “oh won't they be beautiful. Oh won't they be a mess.” They are such messy and dirty trees with leaf shed and flower shed. Who's going to clean up the mess? Leaves and flowers will be tracked into the bus and also swept onto the already challenged drainage ditch that has been repaired several times. That corner floods a lot and the jacaranda trees will not help. Also, I though... Full story

  • Buca di Beppo bankruptcy shows need to advertise

    Joe Naiman|Updated Aug 22, 2024

    The restaurant chain Buca di Beppo has closed 12 restaurants and declared bankruptcy. This should teach all other restaurants, chain or personally-owned, about the need to advertise rather than to seek free publicity. Buca di Beppo hired Allied Global Marketing for a public relations campaign. The Allied representative sent electronic messages to media members about upcoming holiday packages. The media members receiving the e-mail communications were journalists rather than advertising representatives. Buca di Beppo wanted... Full story

  • San Diego's Life Sciences

    Assemblymember Marie Waldron, 75th District|Updated Aug 22, 2024

    San Diego County ranks third in the nation as a center for the Life Science industry after Boston and the San Francisco Bay Area. As Vice Chair of the Assembly Health Committee and a member of the Assembly Select Committee on Biotechnology, I advocate for affordable and accessible lifesaving innovations that enhance the quality of life for millions of patients. Overall, California leads the nation in research and development (R&D) investment and labor. Wages paid to life... Full story

  • Kicking It Around the swamp Part 1

    Elizabeth Youngman-Westphal, Special to the Village News|Updated Aug 15, 2024
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    Over the coming weeks, I invite readers to withhold comments until the end of this series. Hear me out. Open your mind to consider my summary of the past four years. Is it fact or fiction? This hypothesis is strictly mine. Only time will prove me very wrong or right. Just don’t send me hate mail. If you believe me wacko, crazed, or top lofty, get your revenge by using my columns to line the bottom of your bird’s cage. There seems to be two groups of Americans. My group wor... Full story

  • Employee exploitation

    Updated Aug 15, 2024

    Back in the 60’s, when I began my professional career, and on into the 70’s and 80’s, the business model in America was far different from what prevails today. That earlier model was based on the concept that experienced employees had value. This was reflected in the “compensation package”: besides salary, paid sick leave and vacation, there was added vacation time after a few years and an employer-funded pension for 25 years or more of employment. But even then, there was a sense of change coming. And over the past 30 y... Full story

  • Preparing for wildfire disasters

    Assemblymember Marie Waldron, 75th District|Updated Aug 15, 2024

    Summer and fall are peak fire season. Recent fires include the Nixon Fire in Riverside County, along with the Park Fire in Northern California. And most of us remember the Cedar, Witch, Cocos, Guejito, Rice and Lilac fires that devastated much of the county. Fortunately, important lessons have been learned. We now have better coordination among local, state and tribal fire-fighting agencies. SB 816, a bill I strongly supported, allows state and tribal mutual aid agreements.... Full story

  • The problem with today's grocery stores

    Updated Aug 15, 2024

    Things I miss and don't miss about grocery shopping. Being a baby boomer, one thing that I don't miss while grocery shopping in the 1960's is that smoking in the stores is no longer allowed. Growing up, I think about half of the shoppers smoked while filling their carts. That's now gone and that's a breath of fresh air. There are, however, a couple of things that I miss while grocery shopping in the 1960's. Back then the store employees stocked the shelves at night so the aisles were free to roam while shopping, Now, when I... Full story

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