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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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
Hi Margaret, Thank you for your sweet call yesterday reminding me of our anniversary. I spent today bathed in memories of the beautiful years we spent together and all the joyous trips you took me on. I shared that today with our dear friend, Pat Roybal. She was touched and she misses you deeply. She told me to say: "Hello." She is sending you some greeting cards to wish you well. Sadly, however, I could not come to pick you up or bring you here. As you may recall, the... 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
You may have come across "Gaslighting," Merriam-Webster's word of 2022, and figured that it was just a hip way of saying someone lied, but it's more than that. It's been described as a manipulative tactic to gain power and control of others, plant seeds of uncertainty in another person's mind. The self-doubt and constant questioning slowly cause people to distort their reality. Thus, the actual improvements in national security, employment and business prospects for all citizens under the Trump administration are gradually... Full story
Joseph Biden is a curious fellow with few notable accomplishments over his tepid career. In many respects, his checkered past can best be described as a vast wasteland littered with an endless array of gaffes. Yet this profoundly flawed figure has emerged from a career of obscurity and mediocrity to the spiraling towers of political nobility. This lifelong grifter has been jettisoned into the stratosphere of the exalted by his Party's peers. But for what reason? It's clear to anyone with a pulse that Biden is incapable of man... Full story
Supervisor Jim Desmond 5th District As your County Supervisor, I support opportunities that promote the health and wellbeing of residents in North County. Going back to my time as mayor, I’ve been a big supporter of creating parks and trails. Coming soon to North County is the fully connected San Luis Rey River Park that will run approximately nine miles along the San Luis Rey River, south of State Route 76, from Oceanside to Interstate 15. The San Luis Rey River Park will create a dynamic open space legacy balancing r... Full story
Assemblymember Marie Waldron District 75 California has 30% of the nation’s homeless and over half of its unsheltered homeless; $17 billion has been thrown at the problem, yet homeless numbers continue to grow. Between 2019 and 2022, the homeless population increased by over 22,000. We have become a national embarrassment. So what can be done? Last session, my caucus introduced a comprehensive bill package with real Homelessness Solutions. The package included 15 significant pieces of legislation designed to deal with the r... Full story
Julie Reeder Publisher Watching how people react to Elon Musk releasing, for transparency purposes, the Twitter files regarding how Twitter censored the New York Post's legitimate story regarding Hunter and Joe Biden’s influence peddling to China, Russia, Ukraine, etc,. is fascinating and sad. There was direct communication regularly between the Biden supporters in government and Twitter, and Facebook. Remember President Biden during his celebratory speech mentioning how he thought there should be a national security review o... Full story
America looks forward to a dynamic future, with inspiring projects like Artemis, putting men, and women, on the moon. But Trump has less inspiring prospects for the rest of us, as he continues to re-litigate the 2020 election. Trump, in an address announcing his plan to run for the presidency in 2024, called the US "a cesspool of crime." That is absolutely, provably false. A graph of violent crime rates in the U.S. by year shows a peak violent crime rate of 758.2 (violent crimes reported per 100,000 population) in 1991. The... Full story
There has been recent chatter of a Starbucks coming to River Village Plaza in Bonsall. I should be clear: we do not need it. We need to support our local shops rather than large multinational corporations. When you buy from Starbucks, you send your money outside of the Bonsall community. When you buy from local coffee shops, like Plume and Brew or Bonsall Donut, you help a family put food on their table. After years of shutdowns, inflation, and COVID, we need to rally around our community and its members. And trust me,... Full story
With regards to Candace Singh leaving FUESD as superintendent and her "settlement," I have two questions. First, Dr. Singh claims she is leaving because she is being harassed by a single school board member. If she were so devoted to FUESD and this were truly the only reason she felt she needed to leave, why not wait until after the election? As it turns out, that particular board member is losing her reelection bid. Come Dec. 12 when the new board members take over, her problem should end. Second, if Dr. Singh, an... Full story
