Articles written by Sarah Rogers
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SAFE Act Stalled
In January 2022, Senator Brian Jones (R-Santee), Senator Ben Hueso (D-San Diego), and Assemblyman Jim Cooper (D-Elk Grove) introduced the SAFE Act. As residents of Borrego Springs, Mount Helix and Ranchita know, half of all Sexually Violent Predators (SVPs) in the California... — Updated 4/19/2022
SVP Ranchita Dilemma
The court hearing for the proposed placement of Sexually Violent Predator Michael Joseph Martinez in Ranchita, California, was held on September 20 in the San Diego downtown courthouse. The Honorable Judge Gill presided and told the Deputy District Attorney that five people would... — Updated 10/4/2021
VIEWPOINT: SVP Lessons Learned
Our collective work to oppose the placement of a Sexually Violent Predator (SVP) in our community was rewarded. Letters and email appeals to the Sheriff’s SAFE Task Force, the Judge and our elected officials made an impact. As good as the news is, Borrego Springs remains a t... — Updated 9/7/2021
BVEF: Now & Future
Quality healthcare, jobs, good food, clean air and water may not feel like guarantees for everyone in the Borrego Valley these days. However, by harnessing the our community better, the Borrego Valley Endowment Fund (BVEF) is bringing organizations and individuals together to... — Updated 12/31/2020
