Measure U can benefit Alpine schools
Alpine’s schools, the actual properties themselves, are the most valuable community assets in Alpine. As community owned property, they are literally owned by the...
Reducing wildfire threat
We’ll soon have another tool to help reduce the ongoing threat of wildfires. My bill, AB 1819, passed both houses of the Legislature without...
Consider Fall leaves a gift from nature
Put fall leaves to work in your landscape. This valuable resource makes a great mulch in planting beds, adds organic matter and nutrients to...
Hoping for common sense
The State Legislature adjourned for the year August 31st, but a special session to deal with gas prices has been called. Several proposals are...
Protect yourself from forgery, fraud
Every year in San Diego County dozens of real estate fraud cases are referred to our office for potential prosecution. Since buying a home...
Strategies for adding native plants
More and more gardeners are adding native plants to their landscapes. These plants provide more than beautiful flowers for us to enjoy. They also...
Committed to education
During my term in the State Legislature, I’ve nominated schools throughout the 75th Assembly District to receive the Barona Education Grant. A $5,000 grant...
County’s life sciences a boon to region
San Diego County ranks third in the nation as a center for the Life Science industry after Boston and the San Francisco Bay Area....
Prepping for wildfire hazards
Summer and fall are peak fire season. Recent fires include the Nixon Fire in Riverside County, along with the Park Fire in Northern California....
Legislators back at work pushing for governor’s approval
The July summer recess is over – we re-convened on August 5th. All bills that passed the Senate before the recess will now be...
