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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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
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
Julie Reeder Publisher This week former President Donald Trump’s Mar A Lago estate was raided by the FBI. This move is unprecedented. It has never happened before to any previous president. It’s more of a banana republic move, but one that, unfortunately, isn’t surprising. The sad thing is that the general public is so used to the security agencies going after Trump that they are numb to it. The gravity of how twisted, unjust and unfair it is for one political party to use our tax-payer funded security and justice agenc... Full story
Assemblymember Marie Waldron 75th District We’re in the last month of a two-year legislative session. During August, we’ll be voting on approximately 1,200 bills, over 500 in the Assembly and about 700 in the Senate. These include my AB 2768, which addresses the critical shortage of psychiatric beds by leading to the development of a real-time, internet-based app providing information on available beds/facilities to serve mentally ill patients in emergency rooms and in ambulance transport. With 31 counties reporting a sho... Full story
Supervisor Jim Desmond 5th District Water, food, shelter, these are basic needs for people to live. But in the modern world, there’s a fourth item for that list – electrical power. Technology runs almost everything, and most technology requires power. Medical devices, communication devices and connection to the rest of the world, have become reliant on power. Thanks to amazing technological advancements, some vehicles no longer need gasoline, but they still need electricity. But, we now face the reality that supply of ele... Full story
Assemblymember Tasha Boerner Horvath 76th District The Capitol is back in business for the final month of this year’s session! I’m happy to report that AB 1946, my bill for statewide e-bike safety education and training standards, is the second of my bills this year to be sent to the governor’s desk. That bill, combined with AB 117, which helps strengthen rules for the $10 million we secured in last year’s budget to provide vouchers toward the purchase of a new e-bike for those who need them, are part of a larger push to... Full story
Have you ever noticed how easy it is for Democrats to lie through their teeth? It's as if the dishonesty gene was impregnated in their DNA at conception. Lies conceived in a cauldron of hatred, fear, and hyperbole, feeding us with ladles full of political foolery. They binge on supposition and innuendo, spinning webs of deceit, creating a culture of half-truths and mistruths. A Leninist ruse meant to demoralize some, distract others, and crush any attempt to impede their voracious appetite for unbridled power. Are there no... Full story
Elizabeth Youngman-Westphal Special to The Village News Does this ever happen to you? One minute you’re brushing your teeth, the next you’ve got this really brilliant idea popping into your head, but by the time you find a pen and paper, it’s completely gone. Welcome to my world. While dressing the other morning, I realized that elastic waistbands are my friend. I no longer mock those who opt to pull on their trousers versus a zip and button. I am now a victim to an expanding waistline. Actually, I believe the term is muffi... Full story
Senator Brian Jones District 38 August is a busy month up in Sacramento with the California Legislature returning from summer recess. Now that we are back in session, I am focused on getting my bills passed and signed into law by the Governor. Over the next few weeks, I will be voting on hundreds of bills impacting Californians’ everyday lives. Rest assured, I will be opposing bills that increase the cost of living, threaten our public safety, or worsen the homelessness crisis. A few issues to watch out for are gas price r... Full story
In the article “Elementary board concerned about gun safety,” pro gun control advocate and elementary board trustee Susan Liebes cited information from the New England Journal of Medicine. The information she gave is called opinion. It is not based on facts. Do you know the California Penal Code already addresses the criminal storage of a firearm? As in keeping a firearm stored properly? These laws are already on the books. The school board resolution is useless other than to show you are anti-gun. You anti-gunners have suppo... Full story
This week former President Donald Trump’s Mar A Lago estate was raided by the FBI. This move is unprecedented. It has never happened before to any previous president. It’s more of a banana republic move, but one that, unfortunately, isn’t surprising. The sad thing is that the general public is so used to the security agencies going after Trump that they are numb to it. The gravity of how twisted, unjust and unfair it is for one political party to use our tax-payer funde... Full story
Looks like that 41 year old Hometown Market has gone woke. While shopping on Monday (Military Discount Day) for Ginger Ale mini's that were in the local ad that week, I saw there was only one Sugar Free 10 pack on the shelf. I don't normally buy sugar free, but since that was the only choice I picked it up, with the intention of requesting a raincheck for the regular mini 10 pack when it was in stock. After waiting for the female manager in charge to get off the phone and ask what I needed, I requested a raincheck for the... Full story
FALLBROOK – We always talk about home buying must-dos and tips in our blog. Buying a foreclosure home is a slightly different story. The main difference between buying a foreclosure and a traditional property is that with a foreclosure, the seller is the bank. They are usually cheaper as well, so if that’s your turf, then these homes are something you might want to consider. But before hunting for the perfect foreclosure home, here are things to think about. Are you pre-approved? It does not matter what type of home you buy...
Dear Republican Women of Fallbrook, Thank you so much for sponsoring me to go to the YAF conference this year. Not only did I get to learn all about important conservative arguments, but I also had the pleasure of meeting many amazing, like-minded people, many of whom I hope to keep in contact with for a long time. Attending this conference definitely changed my life for the better and it wouldn't have happened without you. Going up to Santa Barbara for a few days was a great chance to be independent and make my own... Full story
We are secure in our new digs for our monthly gatherings on the third Sunday of each month at the Community Health & Wellness Center, 1636 E. Mission Road. Woo Hoo! Our next gathering will be on Sunday, Aug. 21 from 2-5 p.m. and it promises to be a doozy. In addition to the excitement of our reconvening after one month off, we will also be celebrating 22 years in existence as the Fallbrook Community Drum Circle. So, we are planning on making this an extra festive occasion. Our sincerest gratitude goes out to all those... Full story
Publisher’s note: As my editorial this week, rather than editorializing on some issue I find important, I thought it would be better to just print the Letter from Sen. Chuck Grassley, the Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee to the DOJ and the FBI. It is related to the FBI’s overt political activity to protect Joe Biden before the election and to discredit the Hunter Biden laptop as disinformation when they knew, in fact, that it was real. The corruption runs so deep in our federal agencies. We know thi... Full story
Dear Republican Ladies of Fallbrook, Thank you so much for creating the opportunity for me to go to the Reagan Ranch and YAF conference. Everything was simply beautiful; I've never enjoyed going to something more. I might even have to rank it up higher than Disneyland! It gave me such joy to see and meet so many fellow like-minded teenagers that also care about the future of America, and it brought me even more joy when pretty much everyone there said they'd vote for me, (as it is my dream to become president). I was able to... Full story
Assemblymember Marie Waldron 75th District California’s spending priorities are often seriously out-of-whack. We spend billions on a bullet train to nowhere that few will ever ride, yet we refuse to spend available funds on new dams, reservoirs and aqueducts during repeated periods of drought. Once-in-a-while though, we get it right. Our local fire departments are essential for public safety, responding to the ever-present threat of wildfires, along with other life threatening emergencies like automobile accidents and heart a... Full story
Is an Article V Convention of States, only part of a much greater agenda? Let's take a look. Today, we keep hearing people say, 'This whole world is going crazy. What is going on?' Well, there is one huge issue the mainstream news media refuses to acknowledge. A major reason for their silence is - it's biblical. Revelation 13 tells us that someday there will be a one world government system. Does anyone think this will magically happen all by itself? Think of the huge task this will be for man to accomplish. Only the elite... Full story
I’m responding to last week’s excellent but sad article regarding our beloved St Johns Thrift shop. This shop was more than a place to buy things at a reasonable price, it was also the home of a community who donated large amounts of money to many worthy causes here in Fallbrook, such as Fallbrook Senior Center, Fallbrook Food Pantry and many others. This shop has been in Fallbrook for over 70 years and in its current location for over 20 years. Both volunteers and many customers felt like family. Some customers actually crie... Full story
In my previous letter, I said Dave Maynard’s claim that an illegal alien (Zarate) shot and killed an American citizen (Steinle ) was not supported by the facts and documented. Rather than attempting to rebut me, he chose to deride my news source. I presume he prefers Fox News, which has billion dollar lawsuits pending, based on its defamation of Smartmatic and Dominion. He then puts up a smokescreen of Republican talking points. Yes, our southern border is loose and large amounts of fentanyl come through from Mexico. But p... Full story
Supervisor Jim Desmond 5th District 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 housing affordability and homelessness. Whenever I meet with groups or people in our community, the most frequently asked question I receive is, 'What is being done about homelessness?' With nearly 50% of the homeless population living in California c... Full story
Assemblymember Marie Waldron 75th District Supply chain problems have been negatively impacting California and the rest of the nation for months. Look at any new car lot and you see the lack of inventory. Even buying products at the store is difficult. A big part of the problem has been the backup caused by the lack of trucks to move products from the ports to markets and consumers throughout the United States. Now the problem may become much worse. In 2019, the Legislature pushed through AB 5, in my view one of the most deva... Full story
SACRAMENTO – A California Assembly Bill was signed Tuesday, July 19 by Gov. Gavin Newsom, which will make it easier for California employers to retain their employees and avoid layoffs during economic hardship. During the pandemic and the resulting economic uncertainty, many employers have been faced with the difficult decision of laying off employees in order to stay in business. The California Employment Development Department’s Work Sharing program helps keep Californians fully employed while relieving some of the pay... Full story
