Cartoon was tasteless
I found the cartoon on page 5 this past week (Sept. 3, 2021) tasteless. Where do I start? The fact that you make this...
Five ways to celebrate National Dog Day
Since the start of the pandemic, 18,703 animals have been adopted from San Diego Humane Society. While those animals are enjoying life in their...
Why fuss over voting rights?
Call me naïve, but I’ve never quite gotten why some politicians want to limit voters’ ability to cast their ballots. Sure, I know that...
Protecting victims from domestic violence
Helping victims of domestic violence escape the cycle of abuse is one of the most difficult and important things I do as City Attorney.
The...
Better communication regarding SVPs needed
Would you be surprised to learn that 67% of all Sexually Violent Predators (SVPs) are currently located in East County? It’s true. What makes...
The importance of mental health
May is Mental Health Month. By urging my public officials to prioritize suicide prevention, mental health, and crisis care, I am hoping to influence...
COVID-19 takes its toll on teens
Jogging down a stretch of sidewalk, edged with vibrant sprouts of grass as a breath of air gently passes by. Soaking in the summer...
Protecting our region from wildfires
Those of us who live in San Diego County know that the best way to protect our homes and property from wildfires is by...
Beware of the puppy scam
There’s a reason it’s against the law for pet stores to sell puppies from commercial breeders: because they often come from puppy mills, which...
‘You can’t fix stupid’
I want to embrace and thank every single one of you who have joined Preserve Alpine Heritage (PAH), those who signed the Greater Alpine...
