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Despite Being Closed, San Diego Schools Descend Into Wokeness
EDUCATION COMMENTARY @JarrettStepman / December 17, 2020 Your local school might currently be shut down, but the “great... — Updated 12/30/2020 Full story
The problem with conspiracy theories and our democracy
Here’s the problem I have with conspiracists. First, it’s a lazy grasp at intelligence. Second, personal accountability... — Updated 11/20/2020
Putting brakes on the wealthy
One of the reasons the estate tax was adopted was to keep families like J.P. Morgan, John D. Rockefeller, Andrew Carnegie and... — Updated 5/6/2020
Someone's on the Naughty List
So, when I first arrived in Fallbrook, I was informed with a stern matter of fact voice that there were two challenges in... — Updated 1/4/2018
Community shows compassion to evacuees
The show of love and support from the communities in and around Fallbrook during Thursday night’s Lilac fire evacuation (Dec. 7)... — Updated 1/2/2018
Special committees at work
The Legislature is halfway through its 2017-2018 session, but work has continued... — Updated 1/2/2018
A Fire Story
Everyone probably has a story about the Lilac Fire. Here is one about an unsung hero who was giving back. Near the epicenter of the... — Updated 1/2/2018
Shopping local equals great service
Over the last months, I've had occasion to use a number of local businesses, including restaurants, auto repair, tire store, auto... — Updated 1/2/2018
We're celebrating 20 years!
I must hear once a week, “But aren’t newspapers dying?” or there’s even... — Updated 12/24/2017 Full story
The day the circus came to town (FPUD's Dog & Pony Show)
On Dec. 11, the second meeting was held, to a packed crowd, and by now everyone knows the decision FPUD made. (They all must have... — Updated 12/24/2017 Full story
High diesel taxes hurt everyone
When the new 12 cent per gallon gas tax increase went into effect Nov. 1,... — Updated 12/24/2017 Full story
Lilac Fire aftermath
Assemblymember Marie WaldronAD-75 (R) On Dec. 7, Governor Brown declared a state... — Updated 12/13/2017 Full story
Local ownership difference between Fallbrook newspaper and Chargers
In December, the National Football League's Chargers will be concluding their first season since leaving San Diego for Los Angeles.... — Updated 12/13/2017
Village News' 20-year anniversary starts with Lilac Fire
It’s been another one of those weeks. As we were making plans to celebrate our 20-year anniversary, the Lilac Fire broke out.... — Updated 12/13/2017
Our $500 Bunny
After our car had sat idle in our driveway for several days, we decided to do some shopping in Temecula and get gas. So off we go... — Updated 12/10/2017
Ratepayers need to pay attention to FPUD budget
This is in response to a mention of Jack Bebee's salary in a story about FPUD (Fallbrook Public Utility District) back in October.... — Updated 12/10/2017 Full story
Re: California Sculpture Academy is now homeless [Village News letter, 11/16/17]
This letter is in response to a recent letter regarding landlord-tenant issues at the Fallbrook School of the Arts campus. When we... — Updated 12/10/2017
REAL ID is coming
Assemblywoman Marie Waldron AD-75 (R) Get ready to visit the Department of Motor... — Updated 12/10/2017 Full story
A fundraising idea for youth
This year our church in Fallbrook started collecting cans and bottles that had deposits on them, from members of the church, on... — Updated 11/30/2017
Horse Creek Ranch causing concern
Where will they get water for Fallbrook’s latest development known as Horse Creek Ridge to include condos, homes, shopping... — Updated 11/30/2017
Hacking public infrastructure
Assemblymember Marie Waldron AD-75 (R) Last week, Cyber-criminal hackers attacked the Sacramento Regional Transit system (SacRT),... — Updated 11/30/2017
Thank you, Fallbrook!
To the walkers, runners and donors of the November 4, 2017, Fallbrook Food Pantry 5K to Feed the Hungry, Thank You! Thank you also... — Updated 11/26/2017
FPUD is padding rate increases
The San Diego County Water Authority is charging FPUD (Fallbrook Public Utilities District) 3.7 percent more for water in 2018,... — Updated 11/26/2017 Full story
Thanks for showing up
I would like to thank all the people who attended the Nov. 15 meeting at FPUD. They were a civil and polite group of citizens.... — Updated 11/26/2017
Changing the culture in Sacramento
Assemblymember Marie Waldron AD-75 (R) Last month 140 legislators, staffers, consultants and lobbyists signed a letter declaring... — Updated 11/26/2017 Full story