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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Why are we losing one of Fallbrook’s most popular thrift shops – St. John’s on South Mission? Friends who are long-time volunteers just told me the sad story of how the shop was forced to close last Friday – after 70 years of loyal support by Fallbrook shoppers, especially local families on limited incomes. For those who enjoy hunting for bargains, St. John’s was in the perfect spot, just behind KFC and near Rosa’s Café, and within easy walking distance from downtown. One customer who had bought baby clothes there for he... Full story
Supervisor Jim Desmond 5th District A question I often get asked is, 'Where can I take my family member or friend who's suffering from mental health issues?' Whether you're suffering from a behavioral health crisis, or just want to know where there are resources, someone is available to help 24 hours a day. Confidential and free of charge, the San Diego Access & Crisis Line offers support and resources countywide in over 200 languages from experienced counselors on all behavioral health, mental health, and substance use t... Full story
Once again, Mr. Maynard has created a compelling visualization, reporting “the brutal murder of Kate Steinle by illegal immigrant Garcia Zarate.” The narrative has almost everything – drama, pathos – everything except the truth. Here’s the truth. Zarate was not a model illegal immigrant. At the time in 2015, Zarate had already spent 17 of his 51 years in jail, cycling through mostly on drug possession charges: none on violence related charges. And it is policy to release non-violent offenders early. While Zarate may have... Full story
If it wasn't so ludicrous , it would be laughable. Gavin Newsom, the arrogant, sociopath wants to take the country the way he has "guided" California? We have so many problems, so many people leaving, and those of us who are staying are here to "fight " for California as it used to be. I am a native Californian, but have lived in New Mexico (3 years) and Texas (25 years). and been back in California since 1989. It is important, actually imperative that we who love our state endeavor to restore its greatness. Why have we... Full story
Supervisor Jim Desmond 5th District Last year, I led the effort at the Board of Supervisors to oppose any further placements of Sexually Violent Predators in San Diego County until local jurisdictions have a seat at the table with full veto authority. This vote passed unanimously, with all board members agreeing that San Diego County should have local control when it comes to the placement of Sexually Violent Predators. Yet here we are again. The State of California and Liberty Healthcare disregarded the County of San... Full story
Assemblymember Marie Waldron District 75 Tribal fire departments are an integral part of California’s wildfire defense. The growing cooperation between Cal Fire, and local and tribal fire departments throughout California is testimony to the dedication of our first responders who safeguard our lives and our homes every day. San Diego County has 18 Indian Reservations, more than any other county in the nation. Six of those lie within the current boundaries of the 75th Assembly District, which I represent in Sacramento. Due t... Full story
I am acutely aware my political adversary is incapable of relinquishing his entrenched leftist views. However, in the interest of civil discord, I will not embarrass him by mentioning the hyperinflation fleecing our nation, our rapidly plummeting economy, or the malignant outcomes of the Democratic Party's corrosive policies. Instead, unlike his last letter, I will remain focused on the illegal alien invasion at the southern border. By every metric, our society is in decline, and the Democrat Party's encouragement and... Full story
Hayden Hamilton and Dave Baxter Here we go again. The San Diego County Water Authority last month approved new water rates and, once again, the people of Fallbrook and Rainbow will be paying more for their water than they should. In fact, the variable component of SDCWA water costs for customers in the Fallbrook Public Utility District and the Rainbow Municipal Water District will jump by approximately 8% next year – higher than any of the Water Authority’s 22 other member agencies. While the SDCWA has tried to blame the rec... Full story
Julie Reeder Publisher I spend probably 30 to 40 hours a week reading different news sites including the Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, The Epoch Times, Just the News and the Los Angeles Times. For instance, I spent many hours this week researching the projected worldwide food shortages that I've addressed the last couple of weeks. First, we discussed getting ourselves, our families and then our communities ready in case food shortages do happen. Then we explored ver... Full story
I suspected that I’d be writing a rebuttal to Elizabeth Youngman-Westphal’s June 23 review of the latest Old Globe production of “The Taming of the Shrew” as soon as I read it – but first my “hooked on Shakespeare” friend and I had to see it for ourselves. So, no Elizabeth, there’s no way “Poor ol’ Bill (Will) would be rolling in his grave” at seeing this production that you rated 4 out of 10. He would have loved it for its originality and spunk. If the great Bard was anything like the creative, worldly wise dramatist depict... Full story
Julie Reeder Publisher Last week we discussed storing food, water and toiletries for an emergency or food shortages. Another thing we discussed was growing our own gardens. For those who don’t have a large lot, vertical gardening becomes a necessity. There are many types of containers and systems and systems that can be used when vertical gardening. There are an infinite number of containers, systems, hydroponics or pots from vertical, self-watering systems to self-fertilizing, space saving wall and fence hanging and c... Full story
Recently we celebrated Independence Day. Less than 250 years ago, the United States of America became a new nation among the other nations of the world when on July 4, 1776, the second continental congress declared its independence from England and from its King. The declaration not only outlined the many grievances against the king but proclaimed to the rest of the world why it is altogether proper that people who are being oppressed have the right and the responsibility to throw off an oppressive government and to assume... Full story
Assemblymember Marie Waldron 75th District Last week, the Governor and his supermajority allies in the legislature agreed on final budget trailer bills for the new fiscal year. Spending will reach a record $307 billion. While I have concerns about many of the budget’s priorities, there is some good news. Bright spots include increased funding for education. There will be a historic increase in the Local Control Funding Formula base grant for public schools. There will be more money for home-to-school transportation, for s... Full story
Dear Ms. Reeder, Regarding your op-ed piece, there were points with which I agreed but some points I felt were oversimplified or facts omitted. One of the main points of your piece was to say that pro-pregnancy/anti-abortion clinics have been attacked recently, assumedly due to the recent Supreme Court decision. I agree with you that any attack or violence against any group or organization is abhorrent and should be condemned. You cited 24 pro-pregnancy clinics that have been attacked in the last month. Most were vandalized... Full story
Supervisor Jim Desmond 5th District Homelessness/behavioral health (mental health and addiction) are connected, and are major issues of concern to the majority of San Diegans. I’ve had families ask me, what do they do, where do they go if they have a loved one in a mental health crisis? Where can the police take someone having an episode on a street? A Crisis Stabilization Unit is the place for them, open 24 hours a day/7 days a week, for anyone needing assistance. Think of it as an emergency room, but for someone suffering f... Full story
I was somewhat surprised to receive a formal, public document in the mail from our congressman, Mr. Issa, a few days ago. I realize that we are in an election cycle and many elected officials like to send us updates on the critical work they are performing on behalf of their constituents. When the material received is more of an election promotion and paid for by our hard-earned tax dollars, I have to wonder why this sort of material is sent via the United States Postal Service. I assume there is a very clear division... Full story
Elizabeth Youngman-Westphal Special to The Village News It is official. “Teachers let the monkeys out.” Summer has arrived! In our house, summer came thundering down the hallway one morning last week by way of the sweet scent of a freshly cut watermelon. I was too sleepy at 6 a.m. to hear that unmistakable sound of a ripe melon being cracked open, but I was sure drawn to the kitchen for a taste of its juicy, rosy heart. Ya know you have a good one when its pink juice slues down your wrist. Summer is everywhere. My hus... Full story
Assemblymember Marie Waldron 75th District California agriculture produces one-third of the country’s vegetables, two-thirds of its fruits and nuts, and generates around $50 billion in annual revenue. We are the nation’s breadbasket, and we help feed much of the world by exporting over $20 billion in agricultural commodities every year. According to the San Diego County Farm Bureau, the county’s agricultural production ranks 19th out of over 3,000 counties nationwide. Much of that agriculture is centered right here, in the 7... Full story
Julie Reeder Publisher President Biden has warned more than once in his speeches, both here and abroad, that food shortages are going “to be real.” Farmers warn of a perfect storm with supply chain issues, bad weather, a rise in the cost of grain and inflation. One farmer said with the rising cost of fertilizer alone, any hope of profit went out the door. India, which exports 10% of the world’s wheat reserves, has banned the exports of wheat to avoid food instability in their own country. According to Barron Seger, CEO and p...
It was one of those quintessential San Francisco days when the fog gently clings to the hills surrounding the causeways of the Golden Gate, slowly melting away by midday. Flocks of seagulls drifted atop the wind while the ocean danced uncontrollably beneath them. Rising in the background was the ever-present Isle of Alcatraz, a salient reminder of those forgotten days when Californians were safe from the runaway crime we face today. By afternoon brightly colored sailboats could be seen tacking in and out of undulating white-c... Full story
Supervisor Jim Desmond 5th District On Wednesday, June 9, I held a Virtual Town Hall, with District Attorney Summer Stephan titled, "What Every Parent Should Know About Fentanyl." It was illuminating and I encourage every parent to watch/listen to the meeting and share it with their friends, neighbors, and co-workers. If you go to my website, https://www.supervisorjimdesmond.com/, you’ll be able to watch the entire town hall and look at some of the tips for parents. As summer approaches and teens have more free time, i... Full story
John O. McGinnis Special to the Village News In a Supreme Court term of many consequential decisions, Carson v. Makin stands out for its likely enduring legal and political effects. In Carson, which was handed down on Tuesday, the Court held that Maine could not prevent parents from using its tuition assistance for rural residents at sectarian religious schools. As Chief Justice Roberts said, a “State need not subsidize private education. But once a State decides to do so, it cannot disqualify some private schools solely b... Full story
As a general comment, I think it is poor form to blow one’s own horn as a peerless, fearless reporter of the truth and then rehash some old canards. Cases in point: 1. No, illegal aliens are not taking jobs away from U.S. citizens. Unemployment rates are at historic lows and small businesses are still having difficulty in getting new hires. 2. No, illegal aliens are not a drag on our economy. According to Cal Matters: “...undocumented workers play a key role in California’s economy, contributing an estimated $3.7 billi... Full story
In now post Roe v. Wade America, it should be imperative that an innocent unborn baby have just a fraction of the due process rights that a heinous convicted serial killer or terrorist routinely gets while waiting on death row for 20 years, or 30 years, or longer. Is it so out of the question to have even a splinter of the due process guaranteed to even a condemned vicious murderer, during an unborn baby’s first nine months inside of his/her mother’s womb? Some reasonable due process and legal considerations should not be... Full story
Assemblymember Marie Waldron 75th District California still has the highest gasoline prices in the U.S. along with the highest gas taxes. Gasoline is averaging $6.40 per gallon across California, inflation is escalating, people are hurting. Immediate relief is needed, and the simplest, fastest remedy would be suspension of the gasoline tax at both federal and state levels. It’s been over 100 days since the Governor first called for gas tax relief, but nothing has happened. Despite our $97.5 billion surplus, the majority in t... Full story
