Tackling theft head on

California department stores have been raided by people walking out with thousands of dollars in stolen goods. Los Angeles County, the Central Valley and...

Thought for the Week: Faith and trust

We are moving into the “Holiday Season” and what better way to do it than to emphasize our faith and trust. Yes, I know...

Legislative hits and misses

The Legislature adjourned September 14th, and the Governor had until October 14th to sign or veto all legislation. Of the 2,668 bills introduced, 1,046...

Thought for the Week: How may I serve

There lives within each of us an undaunting Spirit, one that is Life Itself. This energy is our true Source. It is infinite. Try...

Removing barriers

The bipartisan California Legislative Women’s Caucus (LWC) was formed in 1985 by nine Democrats and six Republicans. Today, 50 of the Legislature’s 120 members...

Thought for the Week: Angels in Disguise

As we continue with the theme this month of “Serving,” I’d like to look at all the “Angels in Disguise” we have among us....

Stopping the deadly scourge

Red Ribbon Week -- Oct. 23 to 31 -- delivers a strong antidrug message to school children nationwide. I strongly support this annual program,...

An environmental disaster

As almost any resident of San Diego County knows, toxic wastes have been pouring into the ocean along the border south of San Diego...

Thought for the Week: As I give

Life is about circulation – don’t you agree? When anything becomes stagnant, without movement, the dying process begins. This holds true not just in...

‘The Devil is in the details’

If you own a home, you must have homeowner’s insurance. You can’t even get a mortgage without it. Yet many insurers have abandoned California,...