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Julie Reeder Publisher Controlling information is big business. The dissemination of information is big business. If you can disseminate and control information the public is fed – that is huge, maybe even a monopoly. Maybe even tyrannical. All of this control of information (narrative) includes “fact checking,” “sponsored content” to look like objective content, PR, guerilla marketing, advertising and YouTube videos, etc. It seems the ways to reach audiences with content to influence are endless, including reaching... Full story
Supervisor Jim Desmond 5th District In December 2021, SANDAG passed a $162.5 billion regional transportation plan, the most expensive transportation plan ever in San Diego County. To pay for the plan, SANDAG proposes three sales tax increases, conversion of regular freeway lanes to toll lanes and, most controversial of all, a charge for every mile driven within San Diego County. They are calling this mileage tax a “Road Usage Charge.” After public outcry and bi-partisan opposition, the SANDAG Board passed the $165 bil... Full story
As I read this article, I think to myself, how many millions of tax dollars are we wasting on this? All the time and money to “raise awareness” and yet it just keeps pouring across our borders faster than ever before. While it may appear to be very noble, it’s what the left does! Pretends to be doing something while in reality wasting tax dollars doing nothing. I am curious as to how many billions we have already spent since the 1990s with the “Just Say No” program. We have been fighting this battle for decades and haven’t m... Full story
Elizabeth Youngman-Westphal Special to The Village News What I know about myself is that I have the patience of a toddler. When frustrated, it’s all I can do to keep from throwing myself on the floor kicking and screaming. Anyway, that is what I’d like to do but, mostly, I don’t. The truth is I would not be able to get myself back up. No. My husband would not be of any help. Why, because once I was on the floor, he’d collapse with laughter. The fact is I am more concerned for him smashing his noggin against a sharp corner... Full story
This has been a problem for years and I’m so glad people are finally speaking up. Before all you trolls jump on the dog hater wagon let me say that I love animals too and have had many pets over my lifetime. I am not entitled and choose not to let them infringe upon others. Your so-called “support” dogs are supposed to be on the ground on a leash, not in the cart where I put my food or my purse. At the beginning of the CCP virus, when it was proven that animals can carry the virus as well as humans, there were no restrictions... Full story
Supervisor Jim Desmond 5th District Homelessness continues to be a major issue facing San Diego County, with approximately 8,427 individuals experiencing homelessness across the county. Pollsters at UC Berkeley’s Institute of Governmental Studies asked nearly 8,500 California voters, including 872 San Diegans, to choose two leading concerns they would like state leaders to address. The top two statewide concerns were: 1. Housing affordability 2. Homelessness Whenever I meet with groups or people in our community, the most f... Full story
SACRAMENTO – Senator Patricia Bates (R-Laguna Niguel) issued the following statement on SB 1165 being signed into law: “I am thankful Governor Newsom signed Senate Bill 1165 into law. SB 1165 builds on the protections outlined under “Brandon’s Law” (2021) by ensuring patients are shielded from false and misleading statements on medical treatments or services offered by a certified drug and alcohol rehabilitation program. Families should be assured their loved ones are properly cared for as they begin their journey to recove... Full story
Julie Reeder Publisher This week I've been reminded again of the value of each of our jobs we have in the community, our connection to one another, our responsibility to contribute something and our need to be a small piece of the whole village ecosystem. The nonprofits all have their calling and it’s one job of Village News to support over 100 of them with at least a press release every month. We understand how important it is to support our nonprofits in town. I appreciate the ones who also support us at the paper. I... Full story
I think I will use the liberal actor Alec Baldwin as an example, since he has similar beliefs as J.H.T. Take the Rust shooting incident on Oct. 21, 2021, with actor Baldwin. He said on a T.V. interview, he only pulled the hammer back. He did not pull the trigger and would never point a gun at anyone. Also he said someone is to blame for the shooting, but it’s not him. Let’s break this down a little. There were many safety violations on the set, including using the guns for the movie with live ammo for target practice. We mus... Full story
I will refer to the author of the subject letter above as simply “the author.” The author is “anxiously awaiting” my report on the “carnage” at our southern border. Sorry, I don’t report on things that don’t exist. Yes, our southern border is a problem: a problem that is being addressed. Helpful hint: Just because Trump said it, doesn’t make it so. Also, among other things, Trump called the illegals crossing the border “animals, criminals, and rapists.” Again, not supported by the facts. Here are some documented facts. “Co... Full story
Assemblymember Marie Waldron 75th District California’s mental health system is struggling to keep up with demand. Those seriously in need of treatment are trapped in a rotating cycle that takes them from living on the street, to the emergency room, sometimes to jail, then back to the street. Since more serious cases get the most attention, people with milder symptoms don’t receive needed care and often fall into the same cycle. Today, only about a third of Californians with mental illness receive the care they need, and 31... Full story
Assemblymember Marie Waldron 75th District California is once again in a serious drought, the second in a decade. This is a recurring problem in the arid West, but even in dry periods, we should have enough water to meet our needs. Voters understood that in 2014 when they approved a $7.5 billion water bond, which included $2.7 billion to fund construction of new dams and reservoirs. Unfortunately, few projects are underway, or even in the planning stage. Our largest dams and reservoirs were built before 1979, most between... Full story
Here is the thing, you are old if you still clean your ears with a bobby pin. It’s not my fault. When I was a kid, my mother would press my head onto her lap, remove a bobby pin from her hair, and proceed to dig out the gobs of wax I’d collected since the last cleaning. It always felt good even while it tickled a bit. Naturally, I have been chastised repeatedly for my flagrant disregard for putting something so small into the ear canal. Even so, when there is an itch I gotta g... Full story
A few months ago there was an on-line forum sponsored by Supervisor Desmond's office providing an opportunity for Fallbrook residents to weigh in on the subject of law enforcement in our community. In addition to Supervisor Desmond, there were representatives from the San Diego District Attorney, San Diego County Sheriff, and California Highway Patrol. Some might be skeptical about the effectiveness of these sorts of activities and figure it matters not whether one participates. I participated and said I thought there was an... Full story
Editor’s Note: This week I wanted to address the studies that have been done in other countries with children, including Thailand and Israel. I couldn’t have written it better than this piece from Megan Redshaw, who is an excellent Health writer, so here it is. This study has been regarded as an excellent study by American doctors and scientists. I’ve already written repeatedly about the risk/benefit of giving these experimental vaccines to young people and my hope is that it encourages parents to protect their child... Full story
Thank you for putting the Chipping Day article in last week's Village News. Several persons who attended the event mentioned that they had learned of the Day through the Village News. Thanks so much for your help! Dorothy Roth Fallbrook Fire Safe Council... Full story
It's the first week of school and with it comes mixed emotions: gladness that school is back in session, and concern for our "kids." Getting our children safely to and from school can be challenging given the increased traffic and uncertainty of "what to do" and "where to go." Fortunately, we have a very caring group of senior citizens who volunteer to help with the confusion by directing traffic. Unfortunately not everyone is appreciative. I suggest that we all take a good look at how lucky we are to have help and offer a... Full story
As a Fallbrook resident for nearly 20 years, I have shopped at Albertsons and preferably, Major Market. Over the past three months or so, I have noticed at Albertsons, it's "Bring your dog(s) to Shop Day." The dogs I have seen range in size from poodles to shepherds . . . and no, they are not wearing any Service Animal vest. On each occasion, I have politely reported the incident to a manager at some capacity and, once, directly to the store manager. I was assured those infractions would be addressed in the future. Of... Full story
I wish to thank The Village News staff for their kindness in not charging me for publishing a second notice of my husband's death. Because of Covid, dates of his service were changed. The Village News staff were so helpful and kind. Please support this fine newspaper that we are so fortunate to have in Fallbrook. Many thanks. Mary Ellen Myers... Full story
Supervisor Jim Desmond 5th District Last week, we passed an important action when it comes to the safety of San Diego County. Earlier this year, I docketed a Board letter along with Supervisor Anderson to review the San Diego County Sheriff’s Department staffing and recruitment shortages. Since then, county staff has been working with the Sheriff's Department and other entities on a strategy to address staffing shortages. Applications to the San Diego County Sheriff's Department have decreased 25% during the past year and d... Full story
Filling in America's border wall gaps We are still anxiously waiting to hear from "JT" why Democrats are so eager to facilitate this unprecedented carnage unfolding at our southern border. Nor have we learned from him why it is okay for these foreign trespassers to breach our borders and break our immigration laws. Or, for that matter, why are Democrats impervious to the rights and lives of their fellow Americans, especially those who have been victimized by undocumented aliens? Perhaps he can also explain why he... Full story
Supervisor Jim Desmond 5th District “A mother’s worst nightmare,” these were the words from Terrie Kellmeyer, Borrego Springs resident ahead of the trial placement for Sexually Violent Predator Douglas Badger. On Friday, Aug. 5, I spent the morning with Terrie and her daughter Poppy, doing the media rounds about the potential ramifications of having a Sexually Violent Predator live in their neighborhood. For Terrie, it hits even closer to home. Terrie is the mother of three, including two children who are deaf. She lives... Full story
And now we see Mr. Maynard doing what he does best: denigrating the Democratic Party and its constituents. As I have noted, he never speaks of the great things the Republican Party has done, only of what great ideals it has. And he never has to cite any sources, since he’s only presenting his opinion, which of course, he is welcome to do. I will not speak ill of the Republican Party’s constituents. I want only to say they have been sorely misled, but otherwise ignored, by their leaders. The recent abortion referendum in Kan... Full story
Julie Reeder Publisher This week, in the middle of much controversial news, the U.S. Senate passed the Inflation Reduction Act, which was reportedly called that for marketing purposes and is now being called a climate bill by many news outlets. Then there was the historic raid on Mar-a-Lago, former President Donald Trump’s Florida home. Trump, it should be noted, is likely a political opponent for President Biden in 2024. There will continue to be controversy over that raid until there is more transparency from beginning t... Full story
Assemblymember Marie Waldron District 75 Our veterans have never failed us, but sometimes we fail them. Adrian Darren Bonar, a U.S. Army Veteran, is a tragic example. After serving three tours of duty in Iraq, he returned home to North County suffering from PTSD. But due to poor consistency of local treatment services, turning to drugs, he was ultimately murdered. Sadly, his case is not that unusual. VFW statistics from 2019 indicate that the Veteran's Administration system is tracking more than 64,000 veterans with opioid... Full story
