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The importance of removing spent nuclear fuel cannot be overstated. The safe and responsible management of this hazardous material is paramount for protecting public health, the environment, and future generations. Spent nuclear fuel is safely being stored at San Onofre Nuclear... — Updated 7/18/2023

Housing First prioritizes immediate, “low barrier” access to housing for those living on the streets. While this may sound like an admirable mission, the requirements for living in housing is… nothing! There aren’t any requirements, conditions, or milestones such as sobriet... — Updated 7/18/2023

If Borrego Springs is a “Dark Sky Community,” why does the Mirage Gas station have those bright lights at night on? It should not be allowed. Someone should do something about it. Who is in charge of our dark skies? John Wells – Borrego/San Diego, California... — Updated 5/24/2023

Millions of Californians live in Health Professional Shortage Areas (HPSAs), many located in rural parts of the state, like in my district. Improving access to healthcare for those living in underserved areas has been a major focus for me in Sacramento. The California Health... — Updated 5/24/2023

Went to see the annual Hammerhead Aerobatic Contest at the Airport, what a good day! The planes and pilots were interesting. The show in the air was amazing! Sat on the terrace (great view!) with a hamburger and beer, what a great place the Propeller Restaurant is. Let’s have m... — Updated 5/24/2023

WWhy are we seeing more and more homeless people on the streets? It’s a question every San Diegan is asking themselves. Despite billions of dollars being spent, why is the problem only worsening? One of the biggest reasons is the State’s approach, Housing First. Housing First pri... — Updated 5/24/2023

I’m pleased to say that at our last Board of Supervisors meeting, we unanimously passed a resolution to support Senate Bill 832, which would prioritize public safety when placing Sexually Violent Predators. I want to thank Senator Brian Jones’ for his leadership and authoring SB... — Updated 5/10/2023

BASIC’s Circle of Art was held March 11th and 12th. There are so many moving parts that come together for this iconic art show. I want to thank the following businesses: Graphics You Can Trust and Ellen Fitzpartrick for our beautiful 2023 commemorative poster, the Borrego Sun f... — Updated 5/10/2023

California has long been recognized for its unfriendly business climate. During the pandemic, a bad situation got worse when the state forced thousands of mostly small businesses to shut down, driving many companies into bankruptcy and forcing layoffs for thousands of workers.... — Updated 5/10/2023

While most of the attention at the County Board of Supervisors has been on finding a replacement for District 4, another vacancy is just as vital. The Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) is responsible for managing the day-to-day operations of the County government and... — Updated 5/10/2023

Dear Fellow Borregans, As we end another season at The American Legion’s Bargain Barn, our volunteers and your American Legion, wanted to thank YOU for your support for the Bargain Barn. Your donations included so many different things, including clothing, furniture, bicycles, p... — Updated 5/1/2023

SB 342 was up for a vote in the Senate’s Education Committee. The bill would offer a simple language change to existing law, making it mandatory for California’s Instructional Quality Commission to include financial literacy education in K-12 curriculum. In a disappointing tur... — Updated 5/1/2023

Normally our layover in Los Angeles is two nights long. This time, due to a major strike of many public sectors in our country, our layover got extended to four nights. This is a rare opportunity for us to explore California and go places we have not been to. We work as airline... — Updated 4/28/2023

Ensuring the well-being of our pets and wildlife is one of my big priorities in Sacramento. I am a trained Project Wildlife Native Songbird Rehabilitator, and my experience raising orphaned and injured songbirds and returning them to the wild has guided me in legislation I... — Updated 4/28/2023

Have you ever heard of SANDAG? It stands for San Diego Association of Governments and plays a vital role in our lives here in San Diego County. However, many are unaware of its existence and impact on our daily lives. In a nutshell, SANDAG is a regional transportation board that... — Updated 4/28/2023

On March 28th, the Native American Caucus held a hearing in Sacramento to discuss fentanyl’s impact on tribal communities and to raise awareness along with identifying solutions to the crisis. As a member of the Caucus, I was extremely honored to take part in this eye-opening d... — Updated 4/28/2023

“I will do all I can to help lower the costs of electricity bills in San Diego, but CPUC needs to hear from you too. Together we can make a change and make San Diego more affordable.” Supervisor Jim Desmond. Dear Supervisor Desmond, Thank you for fighting to lower the costs of... — Updated 4/28/2023

We came to Borrego over the weekend to see the flowers. It was jammed pack when we got to Christmas Circle, and had a hard time finding a place to park. The sun was beginning to set, so we went to find a place to eat. Carlee’s was full and we did not really want to wait too long f... — Updated 4/28/2023

Electricity prices are out of control in California, most notably in San Diego County. A few weeks ago, I discussed the many reasons behind the dramatic increase in our bills, but the fact remains that California’s utility rates are consistently 30% higher than the national a... — Updated 4/5/2023

There are over 400,000 people living with Down syndrome in the United States. About 5,100 babies are born with Down syndrome each year, about one in every 772 births, making it the most commonly occurring chromosomal condition. In 1866, an English doctor named John Langdon Down pu... — Updated 4/5/2023

Borrego – Electricity prices are out of control in California, most notably in San Diego County. A few weeks ago, I discussed the many reasons behind the dramatic increase in our bills, but the fact remains that California’s utility rates are consistently 30% higher than the natio... — Updated 4/5/2023

That’s a question I’ve been asking myself and a frequent question my office has received. I’m asking the same questions, and it appears the answers aren’t simple, but there needs to be a solution. As trending Federal Government and State energy policies are focused on switchi... — Updated 3/14/2023

In 2017, Governor Jerry Brown signed Assembly Bill 805. While there wasn’t much publicity at the time, the measure was proposed by state legislatures in Sacramento, and now the power is being abused at SANDAG. The weighted vote gives more power to the more populated cities. For e... — Updated 3/6/2023

San Diego County has more tribal governments than any other county in the nation. Since these communities are all located within the 75th Assembly District, tribal issues are very important to me, especially regarding their safety and prosperity. With approximately 110 federally... — Updated 3/6/2023