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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By the time you read this, I will have voted in the 2020 General Election. Likely, many of you will have done the same. So, how do we feel? Do we feel confident that the voting decisions we have made up and down the ballot are rooted in our core sensibilities and reinforced by our independent research and careful consideration? I hope so. Are we worried that the influence of cable television news network pundits and social media misinformation has preyed upon our deepest, dark...
Many people, veterans and families have made serious, meaningful and permanent sacrifices for their country. The least we can do is vote and there are record numbers of people voting this year. True or false, because of the many issues we've heard about across the country with ballots and voter fraud, many people are still expected to stand in line and vote in person. This is despite there being fewer polling places locally, so the lines may be quite long. My mom recently...
When the Fallbrook/Bonsall area excels, for example by succeeding in the war against the virus as compared to the county as a whole, it would be nice to see those statistics reported in this, our local newspaper, if nowhere else. Up until and including the Oct. 8 issue, I could always find the number of new cases reported for our two ZIP codes: 92028 and 92003. However, the last two issues failed to report the local counts that contribute to these very important metrics, which have been dropping steadily since July in our...
Last week’s full page article, written by my neighbor Dolly Harty, tells the story about how our extended neighborhood has found a way to safely socialize during the pandemic by participating in a weekly neighborhood walk with live music and socially-distanced conversation. It’s typical of Dolly that she did not take credit for this idea – she uses the word “we” often. There are many caring neighbors in this community that surrounds the old Fallbrook Golf Course, now Monserate Winery. A few of those neighbors are directly...
I would like to share with you some information on a local candidate running for the Fallbrook Planning Group. Stephani Baxter took over a seat midterm due to a resignation on the planning board. She has done an exceptional job so far working on a multitude of subcommittees. She is involved in the planning of the Fallbrook Skate Park and the expansion of trail access throughout Fallbrook; she is the docent coordinator at Live Oak Park; she sits on the Parks and Rec subcommittee and the Design Review subcommittee. Stephani is...
I’m writing this letter to express my support and to urge Fallbrook voters to consider supporting Collin Stephens who is running for the Community Planning Group. While the state of politics in our country is concerning, this nonpartisan office should be filled by someone who can see all sides of an issue – this, Collin will do. While Collin and I do not see eye to eye on every issue, we always exchange ideas freely and respectfully – a concept that seems so far away from today’s political climate. If you want to see where h...
We can’t trust most news shows to give us balanced true stories. It’s all about ratings. That is why I listen to news conferences and hearings pertaining to things that are important to me, like Supreme Court hearings, impeachment hearings, etc. While listening to the Muller hearings, the inspector general’s report on the origins of the FBI’s Russia inquiry and the impeachment hearings, I was amazed at how incompetent and criminal the FBI and the intelligence agencies were. T...
Stephani Baxter, a local farmer, is an outstanding young entrepreneur and volunteer running for a seat on the Fallbrook Community Planning Group. I have had the pleasure of working with Stephani on various volunteer projects to improve our Village and help businesses thrive. She is a hard-working woman of integrity and character. Stephani has proven her commitment to our community through her countless volunteer efforts to ensure that Fallbrook maintains its rural, small town charm. She will bring this same ability,...
“The greatest trick the devil ever pulled was convincing the world he didn’t exist,” “The Usual Suspects.” I have always loved that quote. It is one that continually enters my head when reading through the myriad news, so-called news and social media posts that have overwhelmed my life on a daily basis. And this is not me whining about it, this is my job, it’s what I do and what I love. But finally, for me at least, the constant premeditated state of chaos coming out of the people’s house in Washington D.C. that has beco...
I am a longtime resident of Fallbrook that lives in NCFPD – District 1. There are few residents of Fallbrook that care about Fallbrook as much as David Kennedy does. Over the years of knowing ‘Davey,’ I’ve come to realize how dedicated he is when he sets out to accomplish something. Please join me in supporting David Kennedy for NCFPD – District 1. Andy Meier...
What Fallbrook is seeing at this moment is nothing less than history in the making – for the first time ever, folks will have elected officials who represent them in each of the local political offices. People throughout Fallbrook worked diligently in 2018 and 2019 to access this voting right. With David Kennedy in District #1 of NCFPD, we will have a dedicated elected official with a commitment to serve Fallbrook and to be held accountable to the district he will serve. He is someone who will apply himself, collaborate, s...
Since Mrs. Eryn’s time at Bonsall High School was reduced, I have noticed that some things haven’t been as neat or organized. She has been so busy that she isn’t able to attend to all her students, this includes herself. This significantly affects her students because they cannot speak to her at the moment the question or a situation presents itself. The reason I included her in the issue is because her mental and physical health is greatly impacted by the overload of work. As a student I couldn't say I understand her stres...
As firefighters, we are on the front lines every day protecting our community from every type of emergency from wildland fires to COVID-19. All we ask is that we have a North County Fire Board of Directors that has our backs so we can continue to provide the high level of fire and emergency medical service you have come to expect. On Nov. 3, your Fallbrook Firefighters respectfully request you vote for David Kennedy for North County Fire Board of Directors. Ryan Lewis President Fallbrook Firefighters Assoc...
Since Joe Biden’s nomination for the president of the United States, I have rarely heard anyone on the left state why Biden deserves to be president. Rather, I only hear about the reasons why Trump is not fit for office along with the abundance of contempt the left has for him. Even in the best laid arguments for welfare or foreign policy, nearly every single Biden pundit mandates the use of Trump’s name in their reasoning to vote for Biden. This strategy will cost Biden the election, and social media is a poignant dec...
As a long time resident and former elected member of the Fallbrook Community Planning Group, I care about who will be making the best recommendations for our community to the San Diego Board of Supervisors. I am often asked to give insight and make recommendations for this committee that affects the future of Fallbrook. I dare to do that now. As always, action speaks louder than words. I support Stephanie Baxter to fill a seat on this committee. Through her past involvement, she knows the community and will take this work ser...
Seven years ago as a new resident to Fallbrook I chose to know my new town by becoming a volunteer photographer of people and places so I could learn quickly. I discovered my new hometown's places and people in an accelerated way. My past experience was being a documentary filmmaker and coordinator of 100 volunteers over five years to make a movie while still working as a nurse, rehab care manager for 40 years and producing /hosting an interview program for a local cable TV. I started here in Fallbrook with the constant work...
When it comes to fighting to protect lives and property, nobody understands what's needed better than those who have lived it. As a committed veteran firefighter, David Kennedy will bring his experience, skill and understanding to the North County Fire Protection District Board. Now more than ever we need leaders who will make your safety their highest calling. David Kennedy will work to ensure North County Fire Protection District has the highest level of training,...
Yesterday my husband and I went to the Alvarado Animal hospital to say a last goodbye to our furry pet who had cancer. When we arrived at the hospital, our car battery died, and we were stuck in the middle of the parking area. One of Dr. Jones’ assistants came out to give us a jump start, and we moved out of the way before the car died again.Then, another patient came out to see if they could help, and they ended up going out to buy us a new battery. These other patients were new in town and had decided that this was the p...
I know many of you have voted, hopefully as if your life and the life of our republic is at stake, because it is. If you have not, it is imperative that you realize the consequences – Capitalism over Socialism which is the next step to Communism, no matter what the left says. It is in our hands as patriots to count on our strength as citizens to exercise our God given right to choose the direction of our country. Don't let the radical left dictate to us. Stand up and be counted as Americans. It is our duty to speak up for o...
I am writing this letter on behalf of Stephani Baxter who is a local candidate running for the Fallbrook Planning Group. When I resigned from the Planning Group in 2019 because of a move out of the area, I made a recommendation for Stephani to be appointed to my seat on the group, which was approved by the group. Stephani has been active on many organizations and nonprofits in Fallbrook. Those include, for example, The Community Benefit Group, the Fallbrook Planning Group Parks and Recreation, Live Oak Park Coalition Children...
This past Friday, I scrolled through my phone and came upon something I couldn’t believe. For all the absurdities that have come down from the State of California, this may take first prize. What was I reading? The state’s new guidance on private gatherings. Here are some of the points: Gatherings that include more than three households are prohibited. All gatherings must be held outside. Attendees may go inside to use restrooms. Gatherings should be two hours or less. Sin...
Even though I have been here for two weeks, the Northern Lights have not returned. Yes, I am back in Anchorage. Family first, right? My daughter had an extreme injury last Mother’s Day while working in the remote native village of Little Diomede, Alaska. Which is why I have returned to help after her last surgery. The ugliest part about this trip is Alaska Airlines did not note on its website that a negative COVID-19 test report is required upon landing. This requirement h...
Interview with Supervisor Jim Desmond and Martin Kulldorff of Harvard University https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/around-the-county-with-supervisor-jim-desmond/id1456405094#episodeGuid=96aa6d0b-d90c-4b54-87e2-538898d0b3e6 "Three of the world's top epidemiologists published a short treatise advocating opening up societies across the globe immediately. Over 510,263 people including about 28,113 medical and public health scientists and 10,290 medical practitioners have signe... Full story
Voter booklets are out. Ballots are out. It's time to get serious about the propositions on November's ballot. There are three that potentially impact real estate and your property values. The first one is Proposition 15. It has a title that is very misleading. It makes you think that it is all about funding our schools. The revenue created, if Prop 15 were to pass, would largely go to the schools but at the cost of commercial property owners across the state. It would change...
In 2016, my wife and I happened to be taking a drive across the country in our 35 foot fifth wheel trailer. Our destination was to visit our daughter and her family in Michigan. While traveling in this manner, you have occasion to meet a variety of folks from other parts of America. Mainly we stayed in both recreational vehicle parks and state or national parks. It’s a great way to really see and hear how people live and what they think about the country. Well, we got an earful as we talked and shared a laugh or a beer w...
