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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Recently, a letter by Orolie Gubser answered the question “Why vote for Trump?” in great detail. Her reasons are my reasons and then some. One reason she mentioned was “I am voting for every unborn soul that Democrats want to murder.” This statement should be much more specific, and it is also made much more powerful when it is focused on the Democratic Party’s standard bearer, Joe Biden. Biden has said on many occasions that he is a “practicing” Catholic. Very recently, at the Republican Convention, Lou Holtz indicated tha... Full story
The 2019-2020 legislative session ended Monday, Aug. 31. During the two-year period, 5,423 bills of all types were introduced. Because of the coronavirus pandemic, we had two unexpected shutdowns, and in the last weeks, some members were absent and Senators were forced to vote remotely. At one point, there was an unsuccessful attempt to limit Senate debate to save time. In a normal year, the fate of much important legislation is often decided during the final few days, but... Full story
How far is too far? Where do you draw the line? We have young people who have been raised in the most prosperous time in history in one of the most free societies on earth, if not the freest. And I believe our tolerance has opened the door to our possible downfall. Young people who are being used for political gain decry capitalism and corporate America, but they can’t live without their cellphone, internet, cars, scooters, clothing and food they buy in a drive-thru or just p... Full story
To answer all of those who would say, “I can’t believe you would vote for Trump:” I’m not just voting for him. I’m voting for the Second Amendment. I’m voting for the next Supreme Court justice. I’m voting for the Electoral College and the Republic we live in. I’m voting for the police and law and order. I’m voting for the military and the veterans who fought for and died for this country. I’m voting for the flag that is always missing from the Democratic background. I’m voting for the right to speak my opinion and not be ce... Full story
California lawmakers OK’d exemptions to about two-dozen more professions Monday, Aug. 30, from a landmark labor law designed to treat more people like employees instead of independent contractors. Among other things, the legislation would end what critics had said were unworkable limits on services provided by freelance still photographers, photojournalists, freelance writers, editors and newspaper cartoonists with certain restrictions to make sure they are not replacing current employees. Lawmakers separately approved g... Full story
California has already reached historic levels in acres burned – 700 fires with over 1.3 million acres burned. As always, California’s first responders are on the job, protecting our lives, our property, our families and everything we hold dear. We owe them our cooperation, our respect and our support. Last winter’s heavy rainfall generated a huge amount of fuel in our arid region. Now that summer is winding down, that fuel is dry and just waiting for a spark. With Santa... Full story
Mike Reardon railed at my discussion of the failures of “Obamacare,” the Holy Grail. He seems to have missed mentioning some of the most important points of my letter, namely blatant lies of former President Barack Obama that you could keep your doctor and your plan, and Jonathan Gruber’s laughing at how easily they “fooled” the American people with a health plan they knew would not work. Obviously, Mr. Reardon is one of their victims. He mentions how many people “lost” coverage because President Donald Trump made “Obamaca... Full story
First untruth: “...when this president (Donald Trump) took office, unemployment was the highest it had been in a decade.” Fact: In January 2017, it was 4.70%. Former President Barack Obama had inherited a rate of 7.8% (and falling) from Republican G.W. Bush and steadily reduced it. Second untruth: “Obama gave China all of our prescription medication formulas to China.” Fact: China, and other countries overseas, supply many of the raw products needed to make generic drugs. China is not a sole source. Third untruth: “(Hilla... Full story
I can remember living in the great white north where there was snow, ice, sleet and hail all at the same time. Cold doesn’t describe the temperature. It was so damp and somewhere below freezing, the cold would go right through you. Even as a child I knew I didn’t want to live there for the rest of my life, so I started thinking about where I would escape to, even at 8 years old. I had dreams of living in London with the Queen; however, the weather would have probably been the same as where I was. The years went by and I found... Full story
I believe what young people who are thinking that capitalism is evil and communism is better don't understand, in addition to the fact that Marxist, Communist and socialist movements killed over 100 million people in the 20th century and that it hasn’t really worked anywhere, is that it’s not just money that makes our country and our system and culture work. In capitalism, it’s the work people do for each other that is valuable, in addition to our free speech and right to li... Full story
We can start with some good news when it comes to our push to reopen San Diego. Our children can go back to school. Last week, it was announced that all San Diego County school can open. Now, it’s up to school districts to determine their best method of learning, including in-person with safety measures to protect students and staff. While I’m pleased to see children going back into the classroom, that is only half of the battle. We still have a 12% unemployment rate in San Di... Full story
Fallbrook Window Washing Company has been cleaning our windows for 40 years. Rick Williams and his crew have always been professional, thorough and courteous. Now, during this pandemic, we are having Fallbrook Window Washing clean only the outside of the windows, and it is astonishing how wonderfully clean the windows look with just the outside done. Thank you, Rick and to your helpers. Edith and Madison Cooper... Full story
A cavalcade of disinformation and outright lies have surrounded the spread of COVID-19 over the last five months. Americans have been subjected to numerous contradictory assertions and directives from global bureaucracies like the World Health Organization as well as the CDC, the surgeon general and Dr. Anthony Fauci. It’s time to set the record straight and discuss the best ways of not just curing the coronavirus, but actually preventing it in the first place. And, as with most illnesses, it generally comes down to the i... Full story
August marks a huge milestone. In 1920, women were granted the right to vote nationwide when Tennessee became the 36th state to ratify the 19th Amendment. According to the amendment, “The right of citizens of the United States to vote shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or by any State on account of sex.” Just to be clear, millions of women had already been voting. Fifteen states had granted women full suffrage, and limited voting rights had been granted in... Full story
Dear Editor, I can’t wait for the Republican National Convention to hear all of our president’s accomplishments. Clearly, the media won’t tell us what is happening at home or around the world. Before President Donald J. Trump: If anyone recalls, when this president took office unemployment was the highest it had been in a decade, because former President Barack Obama gave away our manufacturing jobs which supported minorities when he signed NAFTA. Obama gave China all of our prescription medication formulas closing down... Full story
What to some people is nothing more than part of a political platform, or a political narrative, to others is the opportunity for freedom and life changing opportunity. School Choice was painted for years with ignorance and fear that uneducated or “bad” parents would take their children to “witch schools” or some other inappropriate school setting. These fear-based oppositions were ignorant in my opinion. I appreciated the ability to follow four different paths for my four ch... Full story
A tip of the hat and a round of applause for the U.S. Postal Service in Fallbrook. Despite the difficulties caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, a visit to the post office lobby is always met with a smile and a helpful attitude. And the delivery folks deliver our mail every day no matter the weather. This has been our experience here for 29 years, and we look forward to the continuation of the outstanding service. Bravo USPS! Robert Haney... Full story
A tip of the hat and a round of applause for the U.S. Postal Service in Fallbrook. Despite the difficulties caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, a visit to the post office lobby is always met with a smile and a helpful attitude. And the delivery folks deliver our mail every day no matter the weather. This has been our experience here for 29 years, and we look forward to the continuation of the outstanding service. Bravo USPS! Robert Haney... Full story
In 2004, San Diegans voted to extend a half-cent sales tax for 40 years starting in 2008. In exchange SANDAG promised to build mass transit projects and also relieve traffic congestion by making critical highway improvements to Routes 78, 67, 94, 125, 805 and 52 and many other major San Diego highways. Those promised projects have not come to fruition. After spending over two-thirds of the transportation dollars in the last decade on mass transit, public transit ridership has actually declined. And we can all see it:... Full story
Few can forget the terrible images of the Lilac Fire in 2017. Among the worst were scenes of people trying to rescue horses at San Luis Rey Training Center in Bonsall, where rescuers were burned and 45 horses ultimately perished. It was therefore terribly disturbing when the California Horse Racing Board, during its Aug. 20 meeting, granted an exemption to its own Fire Safety Rule to the San Luis Rey Training Center - where the center’s representative admitted that about half of the barns have no sprinklers and asked for a... Full story
A three-judge panel of the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals threw out California’s ban on high-capacity ammunition magazines, Friday, Aug. 14, saying the law violates the U.S. Constitution’s protection of the right to bear firearms. There is a story from The Associated Press in The Village News outlining this decision https://www.villagenews.com/story/2020/08/13/national/9th-circuit-ends-california-ban-on-high-capacity-magazines/62971.html The court found that magazines are... Full story
Hello Fallbrook!! Recently I had work done on my truck at Sonny's Muffler. I enjoyed a conversation and education from a man named Matt. I have to say this right out loud. Matt was honest, transparent, educated, inclusive and DID everything he said he would do. None of this business of 'there were hidden costs' talk like from people who don't know their job. My experience at Sonny's Muffler was perfect. If only all businesses followed their lead. Just sending out kudos where they are earned. Ruth Noyes... Full story
Dear Editor, The insane speak I hear from the Left says this president has lied. I ask, about what? He is building the wall. Even with the House against him. He has finagled a way to get it going to keep illegals out while still allowing legal immigration. As a country we have always welcomed the world to our shores. We just ask you don’t sneak across the borders at night and the next day apply for support, like free medical, food stamps, Social Security and all of the other benefits reserved and paid for by hard working A... Full story
For many years, the San Diego County Board of Supervisors has been criticized for not spending its reserves. When I ran for election in 2018, I stressed that we must continue to be fiscally responsible, maintaining healthy reserves in case of an emergency. The coronavirus pandemic qualifies as an emergency and has certainly been difficult on everyone, but also is a prime example of why the county needs strong fiscal reserves. San Diego County released their budget for fiscal... Full story
Dear Editor, While every little thing on the internet might not be true, it just seems odd someone from Canada needs to remind Americans of the great job this president is doing. First of all, can you imagine any other person in the world who can manage the **** and trash being slung at him by the media, the Dems and even some folks in his own party, yet, still “The Donald” gets a day’s work done? He works 20 hours a day so I hear. Meanwhile Pelosi, Schumer and their mob don’t discourage riots, burning of buildings, tearing... Full story
