Are we living in a culture of fear?
Are we living in a culture of fear? What has happened to our American exceptionalism, our attitudes built on the wild west, rugged individualism,...
COVID-19 relief for Californians
Assemblymember Marie WaldronSpecial to Valley NewsLast week I supported bipartisan legislation signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom to mitigate the economic and social damage done...
A forewarning of our course of action
In the interest of protecting our environment, I have founded a group to preserve our natural resources.Since golf courses have considerable green area, I...
The Rush I knew and loved
Some say Rush Limbaugh was a radio talk show host extraordinaire, a champion of conservative ideals, an ardent protector of our founding documents and...
Censored doctors, as it turns out, were right
We are hearing stories locally about people going to the hospital with COVID-19 and being told to return home with no treatment. If they...
Rebuilding Lake Wohlford Dam
Assemblymember Marie WaldronSpecial to Valley NewsLake Wohlford Dam is an important water storage, flood control and recreational facility that has served Escondido for generations....
Forget vouchers; we’ll take the extra 1.8%
When Robert Brom was in his rookie year as bishop of San Diego, I asked him how Catholic parents could reconcile the deemphasis on...
Elsinore Valley Municipal Water District focuses on transparent communication and good governance
Greg ThomasSpecial to Valley NewsAs a trusted public agency, Elsinore Valley Municipal Water District’s board of directors, leadership team and staff strive to keep...
Here’s what $15 minimum wage would mean for this frozen yogurt shop owner
Virginia AllenSpecial to Valley NewsSome lawmakers’ push to raise the national minimum wage to $15 an hour is “truly maddening,” small-business owner Stuart Hornsby...
Help to come for tenants and landlords
Assemblymember Marie WaldronSpecial to Valley NewsThe economic fallout from the coronavirus pandemic has made it difficult for thousands of Californians to keep a roof...