A Blueprint to end the American Dream
Maybe you’ve heard some of the buzz about “Project 2025.” What is it — and what would it mean for you and your family?
Project...
Water for the future
San Diego County has made great strides to safeguard itself against California’s recurring drought cycle. For example, in 1991, 95% of our water was...
Do no harm to homeless
California Governor Gavin Newsom ordered state officials to dismantle homeless encampments across the state. The decision comes weeks after the Supreme Court issued a...
Session closed but work continues
The regular legislative session ended on August 31st – and a first extraordinary session was opened. The regular new legislative session will begin December...
Public Safety Legislation
I am a member of the California Problem Solvers Caucus (CPSC), a bipartisan group of legislators from both houses. The Caucus promotes common sense...
Don’t make landlords the ‘Smoking Police’
No one likes secondhand smoke. But is it really a good idea to turn landlords into the “smoking police” in apartment buildings?
The Carlsbad City...
Recognizing Luiseño contributions
For over 10,000 years, the Luiseño people have lived in the San Luis Rey Valley. Historically, their villages extended along the coastline, and inland...
Realigning the state’s budget priorities
Last week, the Legislature passed the Budget for Fiscal Year (FY) 2024 -2025. The Governor will have until June 30 to sign the budget,...
Passing two-sided legislation
This year, the “House of Origin Deadline” was May 24th, the final day for bills to pass the house in which they were first...
Revision imperils kids’ health
Last week, the Governor released his “May Revise,” which is based on revenues received since January when the preliminary $291.5 billion budget proposal ($208.7...
