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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Julie Reeder Publisher I'm hopeful for 2023. Court cases have vindicated the skepticism I had the last two years regarding government overreach. Parents have fought back on school issues regarding their children and our business has survived like many did, despite the government shutdowns, etc. There's reason for hope. My commitment is even stronger to our readers to keep bringing timely, uncensored news stories and features relevant to you. We are going to step it up this year by presenting "special content" for our... Full story
Supervisor Jim Desmond 5th District As your County Supervisor, advancing government programs that promote efficiency and accessibility for the residents of North County is among my top priorities. If you have a problem that needs county assistance, Tell Us Now! phone app provides an efficient and convenient way to report issues directly to the county. Available to iPhone and Android users, the county’s Tell Us Now! app builds on the county’s commitment to customer service by making county systems more efficient. It is a use... Full story
Jack Bebee and Tom Kennedy Special to the Village News Few topics in San Diego County garnered more headlines in 2022 than the worsening drought and the soaring cost of water. For the residents of Fallbrook and Rainbow, both the drought and the cost of water have become major areas of concern, but especially the cost. This spring the San Diego Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO) is expected to approve or deny applications by our two water districts – the Fallbrook Public Utility District and the Rainbow Municipal W... Full story
We are prepared to take off into the New Year. Please make sure your positive attitude and gratitude are secured and locked in the upright position. All self-destructive devices, including pity, anger, selfishness, pride and resentment, should be turned off at this time. All negativity, hurt and discouragement should be put away. Should you lose your positive attitude under pressure during this flight, reach up and pull down a prayer. Prayers will automatically be activated by faith. Once your faith is activated, you can... Full story
Assemblymember Marie Waldron 75th District California is increasingly unaffordable. We have the nation’s most expensive housing and the highest energy costs. We must reform policies that increase costs and impose burdensome fees on every home built, including rental units, making it difficult or impossible to find a place for many to live. State energy policies that drive up electricity costs, and our highest-in-the-nation gas prices/taxes, need serious reform. Water is another problem. Bureaucratic hurdles blocking new d... Full story
Supervisor Jim Desmond 5th District With many people out of town during the holidays (although how could you leave San Diego?) it’s important to make sure your home is secure. While we’ve increased the budget at the county of the Sheriff’s Department, including adding more deputies out on patrol, the threat of criminal activity is still possible. As your County Supervisor, I support initiatives that promote public safety for residents in North County. The County Sheriff’s Department offers free home vacation checks year-ro... Full story
Julie Reeder Publisher This is the second in a series on Critical Race Theory. It is reprinted from Village and Valley Newspapers in May 2021. Last week we focused on the Marxist/neo-Marxist roots of Critical Race Theory (CRT) which are strong, but where neo-Marxism left off, postmodernism took over, making the way for CRT today. Postmodernism has its roots in Marxism and concepts written about by French Theorists in the last century, including Michel Foucault, Jacques Derrida and Jean-Francois Lyotard who were Marxist sympat... Full story
Assemblymember Marie Waldron 75th District Holiday celebrations began in the State Capitol in1869. Though the annual Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony in Washington D.C. is well-known, many may not be aware that a similar ceremony continues to take place each December in Sacramento at our State Capitol. Past Governors decorated the Capitol with wreaths and their offices with trees, but in 1931 the tree was moved from the Governor’s office to the Rotunda and later to a spot near the Lt. Governor’s office, where it remained unti... Full story
Elizabeth Youngman-Westphal Special to The Village News Since the Christmas paper is in the trash and all of the presents put away, let’s take some time to look forward; we have plenty of things to consider for this new year. For instance, 2023 is so new, it’s like we all have a clean slate. We can do anything we want with the upcoming minutes, hours, days, weeks, and months. We will all have a new bank filled with 365 golden days. Imagine. Anything can happen. Any one of us could gain our 15-minutes of fame. Like. What if... Full story
Supervisor Jim Desmond 5th District When I was elected Supervisor four years ago, I made behavioral health a top priority. Behavioral health and homelessness go hand in hand and, unfortunately, many of the people who end up living on our streets are suffering mentally and aren't given the proper medicine or care to help stabilize them. Four years ago, North County was at a crossroads when it came to behavioral health. The suspension of the 22 inpatient beds and 12 crisis stabilization unit chairs, coupled with Palomar... Full story
Everyone has a lot to be thankful for this year. We are fortunate to live in this vibrant and beautiful community of Fallbrook. Now let me give you some ideas on year-end tax planning issues to consider. First of all, there are only three places your wealth and legacy can go, including: the government in taxes, your family and charities. If you have enough for your family and I know no one wants to give to the government as they already have taken their share, the logical answer is to give it to worthy charities. I am now... Full story
By Julie Reeder Publisher The first in a series unwrapping what Critical Race Theory is, its origin and the cultural revolution it is bringing to America. Why are parents battling school boards across the country over Critical Race Theory? Why did President Trump ban it from government agencies, only to have President Biden reverse the decision? Biden’s administration immediately pushed full steam ahead with what many see as divisive and damaging curricula on race in the classroom through a proposed rule from the U.S. D... Full story
Senator Brian Jones 40th District I am humbled and grateful for reelection to the California State Senate. I am honored for the opportunity to continue serving the over 1 million residents of the Northern City of San Diego, and East and North San Diego County. We are just getting started in our fight to fix California and return luster to our Golden State. The voters rightly expect California’s leaders to set aside political differences and tackle the many challenges we face. Californians are best served by hard-working e... Full story
Once again, the pollsters, pundits, and political prognosticators got it wrong. The midterm election results were more like an ankle-slapper in a rainbow-colored kiddy pool than a crimson tsunami washing over the four corners of our country. With the stench of societal decay wafting in the air, somehow, the Democrats escaped near-certain political annihilation at the polls. Despite the hyperinflation ravaging our economy, the protracted invasion at our southern border, and the unsettling hostilities in our cities, urban... Full story
Joe Naiman Special to the Village News The Christian station on my car radio began playing Christmas songs on Thanksgiving Day. The explanation was essentially that they celebrate the birth of the Savior all year long and that includes Thanksgiving Day to Christmas Eve. With that in mind, certain apparently secular Christmas literature might not be so secular. Although the birth of Jesus and his redemption of our sins took place at different times of the year, Christmas and Easter are interdependent upon each other. Without... Full story
Maynard. His attempt at character assassination on Biden reminds me of an ornate outhouse. They’re both quite something to see and they both stink! Democrats chose Biden because he gets the job done. In his first year, he signed the following bills that largely assist working class citizens: 1 American Rescue Plan, a $1.9 trillion package to bolster the U.S.’s recovery from the coronavirus pandemic. 2. Paycheck Protection Program and the COVID-19 Bankruptcy Relief Extension Act, extending the protections they provide. 3. Inf... Full story
Assemblymember Marie Waldron 75th District Bills passed by the Legislature and signed by the Governor usually go into effect on Jan. 1 of the following year. For better or worse, here are just a few new laws that go into effect New Year’s Day: Laws impacting businesses include an increase in the minimum wage to $15 per hour for businesses with less than 25 employees. Previously, only larger companies were required to pay the increased amount. Another new law requires California businesses with more than 15 employees to m... Full story
Elizabeth Youngman-Westphal Special to The Village News There is a wonder that still sparkles around Christmas morning for me. It’s the best day of my year because on this one morning each year anything is possible. I am in awe because if you believe – then it can be wrapped in a present. And so, as our tradition dictates on Christmas morning, my happy heart settles into a comfy chair with a cup of coffee in one hand and my Christmas stocking in the other. If asked what “I want for Christmas,” I’d be hard pressed for an an... Full story
Supervisor Jim Desmond 5th District People often ask me how I got into politics. My answer, by volunteering. At an early age, I learned that if you start volunteering, people will give you more responsibility. So, I volunteered at my kids’ school; I volunteered within the community and then eventually ran for San Marcos City Council. I believe the best communities have active volunteers who are leading voices for the community. As your county Supervisor, a top priority for me is to increase civic engagement within the c... Full story
I read recently in the Village News about the proposed bridge over Sandia Creek Drive with both interest and puzzlement. The South Coast Chapter of Trout Unlimited collaborated with the California Department of Fish and Wildlife on the Steelhead Habitat Assessment and Enhancement Plan (2013) for the Santa Margarita River and we were further engaged on the design of fish passage alternatives for the Sandia Creek Drive bridge until 2019, when different perspectives with the project team lead us to conclude that effort.... Full story
Julie Reeder Publisher From talking to parents and different people, I think we can agree that transparency is important. Obviously, people don't want backroom deals going on, but it’s not against the Brown act to talk to another board member about items that need to be discussed, as long as you don't bring in a third person. Be aware of fear mongering as a way to control. Question what you are told, especially if it involves trying to scare you somehow. Be a bit skeptical. Don't be afraid that people won't like you. Voters w...
The holiday season comes with family gatherings, social time with friends, and office parties. These joyful events can lead to life-altering consequences, like drunken driving. When I was 16 years old in 1992, a drunken driver hit me. I had a four month coma, broken bones, paralysis and brain injuries. My gait and speech are affected and I lost my driving and hearing abilities. For 30+ years, I have read lips and cannot enjoy holiday music anymore. I always loved the cheer and lights of the holiday season. I would enjoy “Dece... Full story
The Village News article, Fallbrook cleans up almost 500 lbs. of trash from downtown, is a consummate example of a valuable news publication that brings people together, reminds others of the value of meaningful and educational community service activities. Unlike many of today’s “greenwashing” virtue signaling advocates, these volunteers are true environmentalists, helping to remove discarded cigarette butts, the #1 source of litter word wide. A common misperception held by smokers, 98% of whom use smoke filtered cigar... Full story
Assemblymember Marie Waldron District 75 On Dec. 5, the Legislature met for a formal organizational session. The main purpose was to swear in members for the 2023-2024 session, which reconvenes on Jan. 4. Despite the day’s formalities, my Caucus introduced a package of bills to address many significant problems that are affecting all Californians. The rising cost of living was addressed through legislation lowering income tax rates to help working families afford child care, expanding the renter’s tax credit, and low... Full story
In response to Mr. Terrell’s letter on more ammo for his artificial reasoning: he lives by the Marxist doctrine: That the truth is whatever furthers the revolution. I have never seen such a string of childish lies, except in any one of his previous letters. First, Trump was (is) the best President we’ve had since Teddy Roosevelt. He not only fixed more problems plaguing America for decades before he even took office but did more than the Muslim Communist did in eight years, (or in his third term). Trump never advocated vio... Full story
