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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All too often, it’s unclear as to how things happen or don’t happen in Fallbrook. Being unincorporated, volunteers and donations play a significant role in the progress or lack there-of. For example, after walking past the small median planter directly across from the Mission Theater which was void of landscape for too long of time, I had the fortunate experience in meeting Fallbrook resident Jackie Heyneman on one of my regularly scheduled morning walks. Busily hand watering the trees in that area, Jackie explained to me... Full story
Chronic diseases are silently crippling the United States, costing trillions of dollars and burdening millions of Americans with preventable health issues. As healthcare costs skyrocket and public health declines, the need for systemic reform has never been more urgent. Robert F. Kennedy Jr., a longtime environmental activist and former presidential candidate, brings this issue to the forefront, advocating for changes in our food and healthcare systems. In this piece, I will examine the crisis, explore its underlying causes,... Full story
The Fallbrook Food Pantry wants to clarify a press release from the Boys & Girls Clubs of North County, published Sept. 5, “Boys & Girls Club members are feeling grateful.” In the last paragraph in the left hand column, it incorrectly stated, “ The Fallbrook Gardening Club also partnered with the club and provided a gardening experience at the Ingold Clubhouse.” It was actually the Fallbrook Food Pantry that taught eight gardening classes during their Summer Camp. The six garden beds, soil, and plants at the Boys & Girls C... Full story
I have always wondered why we don’t vet the people we nominate to be our “public servants.” As an observer of our political scene, one could be forgiven for thinking that an unacceptable percentage of our politicians are venal scoundrels, grifters, pedophiles, corrupt, compromised influence peddlers who too often seem to forget the constituents they were elected to represent. I truly believe that most of our elected representatives go to Washington D.C. with the best of intentions but many eventually get compromised by the ... Full story
Last week, I was invited to testify before the House Committee on Homeland Security about the serious and lasting impacts of open border policies on San Diego and our nation. I wanted to share part of my testimony for this week’s publication. From September 2023 to June 2024, over 155,000 adults – predominantly men aged 18 to 35 – illegally crossed the border and were dropped onto the streets of San Diego County. That's an average of 17,000 drop-offs per month, nearly 600 p... Full story
And he was still building the wall. What happened during the final months of 2019, no one could have imagined. What the DC Mob’s Dark-Money-Donors did to Americans makes George Orwell seem like a wanker. To keep their dirty secrets about their underhanded recount, the Dem-Mob released the deadliest bacteria in two hundred years just to regain political power. Oh. My. Gosh. I just figured out why the plague called COVID-19 was developed in a Chinese laboratory. America had r... Full story
The recent case of Vanessa Valadez and her role in smuggling children across the U.S.-Mexico border exposes the alarming vulnerability of migrant minors and the urgent need for tighter border control measures to protect them. Valadez and her co-conspirators not only engaged in human smuggling but went so far as to sedate young children with gummies to bypass border authorities, highlighting the cruel and dangerous methods used by criminal organizations. This situation... Full story
The State Legislature adjourned for the year Aug. 31, but a special session to deal with gas prices has been called. Several proposals are on the table. One proposal would require refiners to withhold fuel from the market to build up reserves and serve as a cushion against price spikes. But there are debates regarding this proposal. The California Energy Commission has reviewed the plan and warned that withholding gasoline to create the reserve may actually cause shortages... Full story
I believe that public education is a cornerstone of civilized society, and done well, a bridge to a better future for our community. In advance of ballots arriving in our mailboxes, we want to make sure our local residents are informed about Measure V which will be a voting item for those within the Bonsall Unified School District boundaries (88 square miles from Oceanside to Pala including parts of Fallbrook, Vista, Escondido, and Valley Center in addition to all of Bonsall). We are asking you to vote Yes on V: Repair Our... Full story
It is election season again. For those who don't know, it is a federal crime to remove or deface political signs. It is also a state crime, theft of private property. Local law gives the sign owners one week after the elections to take down their signs and some people want them back. Thank you for being good law abiding citizens. Mark Mervich... Full story
The high stakes of political intrigue just got a lot more interesting. With scarcely three months remaining before Election Day, the Party bosses at the DNC shamelessly and unceremoniously showed Biden the door. Stepping out of a cloud of obscurity, a princess in a beige pantsuit would rise to the pinnacles of prominence as Biden's heir apparent. Without a single vote cast for her and little time to vet her, the race to hide Kamala's radical views from the public view is underway. Can the anointed one run out the shot clock b... Full story
The Trump hatred is unconscionable. The common sense reasoning is that he knows the who, where and what has to be eliminated from the swamp. Sadly, there is a multitude to choose from. My guess is that there are so many on the left who are guilty in a myriad of ways that they would do anything, including "murder" not to be caught. Doesn't it strike you that way? President Trump has been targeted in so many ways. I'm so tired of hearing "we must find out so this never happens again." Well, it's happened again. What is the... Full story
In case you hadn't heard yet, Newsom recently signed a new law that bans rules requiring schools to notify parents of a child's pronoun change. The Governor is basically telling all California parents that they are guilty of abuse rather than presumed innocent and trusted that no one will ever love their child more or sacrifice more to care for them best. He has declared the State really knows your child best and what is best for them and you will be forced to co-parent with the state especially if you continue to send your... Full story
Did Supervisor Desmond get your blood a boil last week with his pronouncement: “California has once again chosen to prioritize dangerous policies over the safety and well-being of its citizens. Last week, lawmakers passed AB1840, which would make California the first state in the nation to offer state-supported home loans of up to $150,000 to illegal immigrants.“ If he had only read a summary of the bill, he would have realized no harm was being proposed. Here’s the summary: "AB1840 will bar the state from disqu... Full story
Earlier this week, the Board of Supervisors was faced with critical decisions on how to handle the growing concerns around battery storage facilities across the County. Battery storage is becoming a significant issue in San Diego County, especially in North County. We've seen three significant fires across the county at different facilities in the past year alone. Just last week, a fire at a battery storage facility in Escondido burned for multiple days, and last year, a fire... Full story
San Diego County has made great strides to safeguard itself against California’s recurring drought cycle. For example, in 1991, 95% of our water was imported by the Metropolitan Water District. By 2023, only 14% of our water was imported by the MWD. Diversification efforts included building the Claude “Bud” Lewis Desalination plant in Carlsbad, increased conservation, an agreement to import water from the Imperial Irrigation District, and other measures. By 2045, it’s project... Full story
The regular legislative session ended on Aug. 31 – and a first extraordinary session was opened. The regular new legislative session will begin Dec. 2, after the November election. This session, a number of important bills impacting public health/safety came before the Assembly Health Committee, where I serve as Vice Chair. Among these are AB 1233, a bill I introduced to help deal with the epidemic of overdose deaths sweeping the state. The bill will help ensure that each t... Full story
SACRAMENTO – On Sept. 4, Senate Minority Leader Brian W. Jones (R-San Diego) issued the following statement welcoming former California State Senate Democratic Majority Leader Gloria Romero to the Republican Party after she announced she is changing her voter registration: “As former Senate Democrat Majority Leader, Gloria Romero’s decision to join the Republican Party shows her dedication to doing what’s best for California,” said Jones. “For years, Gloria urged her now former Party to ‘wake up’ and start standing up for... Full story
It hasn’t been widely covered, but the recent arrest of Pavel Durov, co-founder of Telegram, is not just a headline but a warning for anyone who values privacy and free speech in the digital age. Durov's detainment highlights a global shift toward heightened control of online platforms, especially those committed to protecting user privacy. This issue is not confined to Europe; it is a worldwide concern that calls into question the future of personal liberty in the digital s... Full story
What happened next was unimaginable. But. It was the bottom of the ninth, two men on base, and the best batter was in the box. Heading into the final year of his presidency, President Trump was ahead in every poll. Although they still had some blue strongholds like California, Oregon, Washington, New York; it seemed every place else was Trump country. He was going to win the reelection. And he was still building the wall. They couldn’t attack his record because s... Full story
California has once again chosen to prioritize dangerous policies over the safety and well-being of its citizens. Last week, lawmakers passed AB 1840, which would make California the first state in the nation to offer state-supported home loans of up to $150,000 to illegal immigrants. At a time when California faces a $60 billion deficit, this decision is a slap in the face to taxpayers and legal residents who are struggling to make ends meet. This program is yet another... Full story
Have you ever taken the time to think what our Friendly Village would be like without our First Responders? These young men and women are here for us 24/7. I am talking about the North Country Fire Protection District and the over 100 fire fighters, paramedics, engineers, administrative support staff and management that take care of our emergencies daily. I adopted Fire Station 2 (Winterwarm) over 18 months ago and I prepare meals for the crews frequently. There is nothing more rewarding to me than the “Thank You’s” and s... Full story
Dear Mr. Zuckerberg, In a time when the boundaries between governmental influence and corporate responsibility seem to blur into collaboration, often to the public's detriment, your recent acknowledgment of Facebook's actions during the Biden-Harris administration is both significant and commendable. By admitting that Facebook caved to pressure from the administration to censor COVID-19 content, including perspectives from credible doctors, scientists, and individuals, and by acknowledging Facebook's role in throttling the... Full story
During my term in the State Legislature, I’ve nominated schools throughout the 75th Assembly District to receive the Barona Education Grant. A $5,000 grant from the Barona Band of Mission Indians is made available to one school in each State Senate District, each State Assembly District and from each State Executive Office Holder. Though the grants are funded by the tribe, they require an endorsement letter from elected office holders, which must accompany the application. T... Full story
There are de facto monopolies in every sector of our economy. There’s no law against being a monopoly. But our free market capitalism’s driving principle is honest competition, while the corporate goal is being the most profitable, and ultimately the only corporation in its sector, thus with no competition. The most direct and usually illegal way to accomplish this is to eliminate the competition. And that is what is being done. The largest and most influential corporations are growing in gigantic steps by either buying out... Full story
