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Good job, Graybill
I was coasting down Main Street Friday, July 5, around midday on my bike past the Angel Shop like I have done a thousand times... — Updated 7/19/2019
We must protect American horses from slaughter
Our country was founded with horses. Pioneers, ranchers and farmers depended on horses for their survival and prosperity. Family... — Updated 7/19/2019
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Emergency Response
California is no stranger to natural and man-made emergencies. The recent quakes... — Updated 7/19/2019
County fights for balanced transportation plan
Supervisor Jim Desmond San Diego County 5th District For the past months, myself along with many North and East County leaders... — Updated 7/19/2019
Re: 'Affordable Care Act – revisit ad absurdum' [Village News Miller Letter, 7/4/19]
We know the Department of Defense budget is huge. But where, exactly, does the money go? We have never been told, and if the... — Updated 7/15/2019
It's time for a solar bill of rights
Something is missing from the response to power outages, and efforts to prevent wildfires. It would seem like the best way we can p... — Updated 7/15/2019
Heartfelt gratitude from the McInerny Family
With hundreds to thank and only a small space to do so, please forgive us if this feels incomplete, because it will. A few... — Updated 7/15/2019
Jones' measure to create consistency in California law signed by the governor
SACRAMENTO – Sen. Jones, R-Santee, is wasting no time getting his bills to the governor’s desk. On Monday, two and one-half... — Updated 7/15/2019
Kudos to Marie Waldron
My son was experiencing a serious problem with an agency of the state government. He complied with all their requirements, filing... — Updated 7/15/2019
Wildfires and the aftermath
Fifteen of California’s 20 most destructive wildfires have occurred since... — Updated 7/15/2019
Electricity bailout bill sails through the Legislature despite its numerous flaws
SACRAMENTO – The California State Senate voted to approve Assembly Bill 1054 – Governor Newsom’s Wildfire Fund legislation,... — Updated 7/15/2019
Fallbrook to benefit from county
Last week, I mentioned that we are going through budget deliberations for San Diego County. My job as 5th district supervisor is... — Updated 7/13/2019
RE: Planned wireless facilities cause alarm [Village News, 6/20/19]
When I read an article about new technologies being implemented that state categorically that ‘health concerns are not even... — Updated 7/4/2019
Jones: Convicted felons should not be automatically eligible to serve on juries
SACRAMENTO – In response to Senate Bill 310, Sen. Brian Jones, R-Santee, released an “Are You Kidding Me?” video and spoke in... — Updated 7/4/2019
Re: 'Affordable Care Act – revisit ad absurdum' [Village News Terrell Letter, 6/13/19]
Please stop comparing our military with socialized medicine. It's apples and oranges. If we ran the rest of government close to... — Updated 7/4/2019
Developmentally disabled – We are listening
The Assembly Select Committee on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities... — Updated 7/4/2019
Farm Bureau endorses Senate water legislation
SACRAMENTO – Water legislation introduced in the U.S. Senate June 20 recognizes the continued crisis facing water reliability in... — Updated 7/1/2019
Fallbrook is blessed
I live in one of the charming little areas of Fallbrook. Early one wet morning, I walked down our long driveway to the gate to coll... — Updated 7/1/2019
Science works for our growers
The spotted lantern fly, a Chinese pest first detected in Pennsylvania, is... — Updated 7/1/2019
Fallbrook will benefit
Supervisor Jim Desmond San Diego County Supervisor Last week, I mentioned that we are going through budget deliberations for the... — Updated 7/2/2019
Proposed budget to increase services while remaining fiscally prudent
Jim Desmond San Diego County Supervisor This is an important few weeks for the County of San Diego. Although it’s my first year a... — Updated 6/24/2019
Saluting REINS as the 75th Assembly District Nonprofit of the Year
I joined 119 state Senators and Assemblymembers on the South Lawn of the Capitol... — Updated 6/24/2019
Re: 'Affordable Care Act – revisit ad absurdum' [Village News Miller Letter, 6/6/19]
It’s funny how some people bristle at the mention of socialized medicine but have no problem with socialized militarism, a big... — Updated 6/17/2019
Senate bill to decide medical exemptions
LOS ANGELES – The Vaccine Injury Awareness League’s mission is to ignite compassion, understanding and respect in the area of... — Updated 6/17/2019
Re: In reply to "We need freeways and roads" [Village News letter, 6/6/19]
I absolutely agree with San Diego Supervisor Jim Desmond that we need improvements to freeways and roads. I absolutely disagree wit... — Updated 6/17/2019
