Tag: Journalism
As 2026 approaches, we invite you to help sustain local news
As we look to 2026, our team at Village News and Valley News is filled with genuine excitement and gratitude, and yet we are...
Now is the time to support local, independent news
Two weekends ago, Fallbrook resident Valerie Thruelsen very generously sponsored the second annual Halloween fundraiser to support the Fallbrook Historical Society and our Village...
Empowering and investing in the next generation: Mentoring for Purpose
Some of today’s youth will likely be working in jobs or careers that don’t even exist yet. How do you prepare them for that?...
Journalism interns are vital to our future
Last week I started working with two bright young interns.
Without knowing it, they give me hope. I was pressing forward in my week, despite...
Investing in our youth for the sake of Democracy
Last week I had the privilege of participating in Career Day for Potter Jr. High students in Fallbrook. I talked to over 100 students...
Writer returns to fold after journey through the Valley
Tim O’LearySpecial to the Valley NewsHello, dear reader. It is wonderful, yet a bit daunting, to walk again in your midst. The good Lord...
Do you support and appreciate unbiased, local, fearless, independent news?
Have you thought about what would happen if local independent news which holds our government accountable while reporting local news including stories about criminals...
Unfriended no more: Facebook to lift Australia news ban
Rod McGuirkThe Associated PressFacebook announced Tuesday, Feb. 23, that it would lift a ban on Australians viewing and sharing news on its platform after...
The challenge of winning back transparency and truth
As we reflect on all of the things in life we are thankful for, not far from my mind and to varying degrees the...
National News is important to us all
My job, as I see it, is to find and manage journalists who write local, unbiased, award-winning news that is relevant to our community...