Opinion
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FUESD ignores community input
Let’s set the record straight regarding the FUESD elections maps article of Feb. 7. FUESD’s attorney, Daniel Shinoff, said... — Updated 2/14/2019 Full story
Thank you to longtime 4H leader
The Fallbrook 4H swine group would like to thank Ms. Lynn Orcutt for her 39 years of service to the Fallbrook 4H community. She... — Updated 2/14/2019 Full story
Fixing San Diego County's poor response to 2018 Hepatitis-A outbreak
Nothing that our local, state or national government does is more important than responding to public health and safety. Nothing.... — Updated 2/14/2019 Full story
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Human trafficking in California
Last month I introduced House Resolution 7 (HR 7), which is jointly authored... — Updated 2/14/2019 Full story
The truth about Proposition 13
Recently, our Assemblymember said that Proposition 13 protections would be “weakened” by what she coins in partisan terms as... — Updated 2/8/2019 Full story
Developmental Disabilities Deserve Funding
California has been transitioning from residential to community-based care for people with developmental disabilities, with the... — Updated 2/8/2019
Here in our idyllic town of Fallbrook two incidents made the news lately
In the first, a numbskull started a panic by shooting a pistol in the air. Confronted by San Diego Sheriff’s deputies and... — Updated 2/8/2019 Full story
FUESD board votes against community-drawn map
Shifting Fallbrook Union Elementary School District trustee elections to by district, rather than at large, has brought about... — Updated 2/1/2019 Full story
Board proves new leadership is needed
I am disappointed in the vote taken Thursday night by the Fallbrook Union Elementary School District board at the fourth hearing... — Updated 2/1/2019 Full story
Community disappointed by FUESD board
The California Voting Rights Act was enacted as part of the California constitution in 2003. This law deems it illegal to conduct a... — Updated 2/1/2019 Full story
FUESD's democracy is a test of time and education
As an advocate for human and civil rights for the Latino community in Fallbrook, I engaged in the public process to develop maps... — Updated 2/1/2019 Full story
Big issues are on the table
California has a new governor, a new budget plan and a new legislative session that just began. Needless to say, many important... — Updated 1/23/2019 Full story
San Diego County proposes zoning cleanup
The San Diego County Planning Commission is proposing changes that will affect rural property owners in Fallbrook who have or are... — Updated 1/23/2019 Full story
Split Roll?
As most people know, Proposition 13 limits annual property tax increases to a max... — Updated 1/17/2019 Full story
California legislators go back to 2019 session
The California Capitol saw 120 California legislators assemble Jan. 7, to begin... — Updated 1/12/2019
Affordable housing challenges
Affordable housing must remain among the most important of our community priorities. Adequate and affordable housing is a pillar... — Updated 1/14/2019 Full story
Re: 'Local man wants fire agencies to consider fire bunkers' [Village News, 12/20/18]
I applaud the fellow who has the idea of fire bunkers; however, his idea is not practical, certainly not here in Fallbrook. Where... — Updated 1/7/2019 Full story
CORRECTION
In "Election method for school boards to change," an incorrect location was given for a community workshop. The FUESD Jan. 16... — Updated 1/7/2019 Full story
Support our students
As the mother of a high school senior who just completed his college... — Updated 1/7/2019 Full story
Thanks to all who gave tools
It is with a great appreciation that I thank my fellow Fallbrook citizens who helped make the Tools for Paradise project a... — Updated 1/7/2019 Full story
A tribute to Dr. Sylvia Tucker
Dr. Sylvia Tucker is part of a generation of Americans who have been characterized as persevering through difficult times. She was... — Updated 12/27/2018 Full story
Keep it local
When you’re out shopping for that last minute gift, or for someone hard to... — Updated 12/26/2018 Full story
Jail isn't jolly
It’s time for people to gather for their holiday parties. For some, it is a time to overindulge with food and drinks. Despite... — Updated 12/22/2018 Full story
Witnesses sought
The family of a Fallbrook High School student injured in a motorcycle accident around 7:30 a.m., Thursday, Dec. 13 is looking for... — Updated 12/22/2018
Thank you to Measure EE supporters!
The final election results are in and although Measure EE lost by a significant margin (57.49 percent No, 42.51 percent Yes) we... — Updated 12/21/2018 Full story
