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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“Tyranny is the deliberate removal of nuance,” filmmaker Albert Mayses said. To allow for nuance means everyone needs to think for themselves and a need to acknowledge there is more than one unquestionable side to things. Allowing for nuance encourages healthy dialogue with those with varying perspectives, knowing they each have things to contribute and to learn. Police brutality is bad. Brutality against the police is bad. There are conversations that need to be had. Racial profiling happens, and it needs to stop. There nee... Full story
It seems like recently we have been asked to rethink our core beliefs and ideals. From capitalism, religion, gender identity to racism, everything that we know and believe has been placed under scrutiny. We are asked to believe that capitalism is evil, although free societies are characterized by the rule of law, property rights, free speech, domestic competition and free trade and have a much better record of tackling human misery than their socialist alternatives. Still, we... Full story
Independence Day is traditionally a time to go to the beach, have backyard barbecues and close out the day watching fireworks. But this year, the celebrations won’t be as widespread, the beaches will be much less crowded. The limited July Fourth activities may be appropriate since it provides an opportunity to pause and reflect on what the day is really about. Two hundred forty-four years ago, a group of agricultural colonies with a population of less than 3 million, scattered... Full story
John, you called President Trump an inveterate liar, small town grifter and a poor loser, huckster; I believe you are all those things too. I don’t know if you are on some “arch” liberal (works both ways doesn’t it?) payroll, but every letter starts with a long list of DNC, Alinsky-type insults of President Trump (it must gall you, huh?). The stock market has skyrocketed from 18 to 29 times in 3 ½ years; the tax cut went to everyone (I’m barely hanging on and I got it). It’s always the same Democrat bull, “It’s only f... Full story
To Julie Reeder, Just a personal comment to you, regarding the above referenced “opinion.” First, let me say, as an “off and on” reader of the Village News, I have, always, enjoyed your opinion columns as very thoughtful and insightful. Your article carries the implication that it was perfectly acceptable and appropriate to deface and destroy Confederate monuments, but the others mentioned should have been left alone as they are more “worthy of respect.” I feel that it is a disgrace to tear down any of the monuments,... Full story
A few years ago, I had been reading the opinion page and wondered why conservatives seldom/never wrote in. Now I know why. The bullying is over the top with a select few who have no tolerance of others’ opinions even when they say “you are entitled to your opinion,” but... That “but” always means disregard for what I just said. When I first moved here, I met so many wonderful people, like I do wherever I have lived. Liberal, conservative, black, white, brown, Asian, gay, straight, rich, poor, etc. I have never lived anywhere... Full story
A video interview has surfaced in the last couple weeks where one of the Black Lives Matter founders explains that she and another founder are trained Marxists. This explains a few things. Karl Marx created communism through socialism. Many, if not most, of the Black Lives Matter protests across the country are not violent. However, the ones rioting, looting, destroying peoples’ private property and businesses, and tearing down statues in the name of equality are. This is an o... Full story
When the COVID-19 pandemic struck, state revenues began to plummet, while spending on unemployment insurance and social programs increased exponentially. The result – our $21 billion surplus suddenly transformed into a $54.3 billion deficit. The budget that passed June 15 was the beginning of discussions between the governor and the Legislature over a series of trailer bills that implement the budget. Questions remained about how to maintain California’s fiscal solvency wit... Full story
There are some of us who do take exception to the actions, and inactions, of our current president, an inveterate liar, small-time grifter and huckster who made it to the big time, and hypocrite. In 2016: Trump said: “"We're bringing it (the gross domestic product) from 1% up to 4%. And I actually think we can go higher than 4%. I think you can go to 5% or 6%." In 2017, Trump said: “This huge tax cut will be rocket fuel for our economy,” “it will pay for itself,” and “everybody gets a tax cut.” Except for the tax cut, the... Full story
SACRAMENTO – A measure by state Sen. Brian Jones, R-Santee, to reduce the licensing burden on working Californians was unanimously approved by the state Senate. Senate Bill 878 will ease licensing burdens for California workers who are required to be licensed by the Department of Consumer Affairs. “California has a heavily regulated and cumbersome licensing scheme that does not serve Californians well,” Jones said. “SB 878 will make the process to get licensed under DCA much smoother and more predictable for license applica... Full story
Are masks mandated to protect us? Or is that mandate an unwarranted government intrusion? It appears that Dr. James D. Veltmeyer and I are having a debate. I wrote a letter entitled, "Virus detection and prevention" which Village News published in its April 16 issue; I took advantage of the opportunity to help Fallbrook residents reduce the transmission of COVID-19 among ourselves by explaining how wearing face masks and hand-washing, properly done, prevents infection. Was that information helpful? Two weeks after the letter... Full story
My husband and I moved to Fallbrook from Virginia one and a half years ago. We have found this village to be breathtakingly beautiful. Every day we comment to each other how grateful we are to live in this lovely town. We have made many friends who have been so welcoming. After less than a year we felt that we truly were home. What we don’t understand is why one of our town’s inhabitants says so many negative things, in the Village News, about people that don’t agree with her politics. On June 18, in the Opinions secti... Full story
As a leader in law enforcement, the San Diego County Sheriff's Department holds itself to the highest of standards when enforcing the law. In order to ensure accountability, the Sheriff's Department continually evaluates how we provide law enforcement services by analyzing our data and sharing this information with the public on our website, www.sdsheriff.net. Recent outside entity efforts to "scorecard" the Sheriff's Department on its data, conduct and policies have circulated online. Surface level review of such reports... Full story
Are masks effective? Or are masks just a bother? Let’s start by acknowledging the power inherent in this popular publication – especially in what gets submitted and published in the “Opinion” section, including letters to the editor and the editorials. A letter that I wrote appeared in the April 16 edition, entitled “Virus detection and prevention.” I took advantage of the opportunity to help fellow residents reduce the transmission of COVID-19 amongst ourselves by explaining how two things: wearing face masks and hand-wa... Full story
Life has not been easy for everyone lately. COVID-19, elections, crime – you name it – it hasn’t been pleasant. Yet I see two things out there: people who are kind and caring, willing to go over and above to help others, kind and encouraging words, helpful hands, and then, there is Diana Miller. Why she feels the need to write her opinions every single week makes me wonder. One, how many subjects can she address that we all don’t share. Two, why? Does she not have a life or friends or even a cat? I want her to have a nice li... Full story
At the beginning of this pandemic, public health officials told us the goal. We needed to stabilize our health care system, make sure we had enough hospital beds and secure a healthy supply of medical equipment including ventilators. Thanks to our public health officials and the people of San Diego County, we have achieved our goal. Throughout our COVID-19 response, I’ve made my decisions based on facts, not media headlines. It is true, our positive COVID-19 numbers are r... Full story
I feel like I always have to start by saying racism is evil. Any bias based on innate traits is inherently wrong, and I look forward to a post racial society where we can love and respect each other and treasure our differences. I also understand police aren’t perfect, and there is a lot of discussion around training, cameras, immunity, etc. I believe we will come out in a better place, but we have to be honest about some of these issues and data and not just believe e... Full story
One of my passions in public service is encouraging young women to fulfill their life’s potential by taking full advantage of available educational opportunities. As Minority Leader and a member of the Legislative Women’s Caucus, I am happy to spread the word about the Minerva Scholarship program, established by the Women in California Leadership Foundation to educate, support and empower young women and girls. The foundation is committed to providing select young women of goo... Full story
Why is it that we can't have a debate of issues without the personal attacks? Because that is who you are and what the left does. There is no tolerance of anything outside their point of view. I try to speak in generalities with issues the left has but am always personally named in their rebuttal letters. Again, read Saul Alinsky’s, “Handbook for Radicals,” it’s their bible. Read The Washington Post’s Jan. 20, 2017, Inauguration Day article titled “The Campaign to Impeach Trump Has Begun.” Your multimillion-dollar waste of ti... Full story
It's hard to put a value on friends, until you've had them for a while. I've heard people say that if you can count your friends on one hand, consider yourself lucky! It's important to have friends, just as it is important to have family. In fact, if you can have both friends and family, I think you have it made. With all of the recent events going on in the world, I find myself checking in with my friends and family, a little more frequently than usual. Although I am not one to worry usually, I feel more concerned about...
WASHINGTON – Judicial Watch president Tom Fitton made the following statement about the Monday, June 15, decision by the United States Supreme Court regarding sex discrimination: “The Supreme Court undermined the rule of law today. In expanding the ban of sex discrimination in the Civil Rights Act of 1964 to include sexual orientation and gender identity, the court engaged in an abuse of power by legislating from the bench. “There has been a yearslong battle by left to change federal law to bar discrimination based on sexual... Full story
We continue to make progress in reopening San Diego County, while also keeping our communities safe. The latest openings include, nail salons, facial salons, estheticians, skin care, cosmetology, massages, tattoo and piercing parlors and other personal services. Wedding ceremonies that follow the religious services guidance are also allowed. We continue to increase our testing capacity in San Diego County, with over 4,000 San Diegans tested every day. The rate continues to rem... Full story
I am writing about the George Floyd protest outbreak. I am concerned about all of our brothers and sisters, no matter their color… Jesus loves all his children, did we forget that? Floyd has gotten enough recognition, not to mention four services and all the rioting and looting, also the chance of a second coronavirus outbreak. We all need to say out loud that all lives matter, so let’s stop now with the Floyd protests and realize white people matter and brown people matter. Why do the black people want to kill more bro... Full story
Have you noticed there are people who actually walk on purpose as part of their exercise regimen? I have witnessed it. They hike, jog and run. It makes me wonder why? OK, I get it, it is a form of exercise. But… I get it walking, jogging and running are in fashion again since the gyms are closed. There are few options left. But of them, these options would be my least favorite. After all with 75-year old knees – even while viewing my last X-ray and I quote, “you have beaut... Full story
I watched the news coverage of the protests in Los Angeles with horror as one business after another was looted and set on fire. The news reporters watching all of this kept asking, “Where are the police? Where are the police?” Hundreds of black-owned businesses were being totally destroyed before their eyes. Now Eric Garcetti, mayor of Los Angeles, wants to partially defund the police department? Pure idiocy! Randy Jones... Full story
