The ‘New Normal’ may be authoritarianism
I used to produce a radio show on KOGO AM600 in the 90s. Occasionally I was the guest host because the show’s host, Mason...
Cancer Patients’ Bill of Rights
Assemblymember Marie WaldronApproximately 187,000 Californians are diagnosed with cancer each year. Cancer is the second-leading cause of death in our state, exceeded only by...
The Strange Priorities Of DHS
Former Rep. Bob BarrDaily CallerIn the aftermath of the Taliban’s victory over the U.S.-backed Afghan government and military and as the 20th anniversary of...
California’s wildfire crisis
Assemblymember Kelly SeyartoSpecial to Valley NewsCombating the wildfire issue in California needs to be more than just rhetoric. Californians need these efforts to be...
Letter to the Editor
To the Editor,Thank you for your Aug. 13, article, “Riverside County Registrar of Voters offers Gubernatorial Recall Election update” regarding the recall voting procedures. While...
Wildfires raging throughout the State as Governor’s administration ducks oversight hearing
SACRAMENTO – The Assembly Budget Sub 3 Committee indefinitely postponed a scheduled hearing to provide oversight of the state’s wildfire prevention efforts with less...
Wildfire oversight
Assemblymember Marie WaldronSpecial to Valley NewsDuring California’s disastrous 2020 fire season, almost 4.2 million acres burned. Tragically, 33 people died, thousands of homes were...
Times may be stressful, but we can survive
There is a lot of uncertainty and fear right now. There’s a lot to be confused about and there’s a lot to be angry...
Timely access to mental health care
Assemblymember Marie WaldronSpecial to Valley NewsI have long been an advocate for expanded access to mental health care as a way to restore lives...
What I learned from Fallbrook High School’s unconscious bias teaching
With all the concern over critical theory possibly being taught in our local high school, I requested the curriculum and teaching aids used by...