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...
Healthcare legislation headway
As many of you know I have served on the Assembly Health Committee for most of my term in the State Legislature, and I...
Keep SVPs out of rural East County
As you know, the placement of Sexually Violent Predators (SVPs) in rural areas of California, including San Diego County, has been an ongoing problem....
Sanctuary market a treasure
I’m a resident of Japatul Valley. We’ve been here in East County since 2006 and enjoy the lifestyle made possible by living in beauty...
Rebuilding California
In 2011, the legislature worked in an effort to abolish California’s Redevelopment Districts (RDAs). Although some RDAs were poorly managed, their abolition deprived cities...
