Tag: opinion
New Legislative session to begin
Assemblymember Marie WaldronSpecial to ValleyThe Legislature will open Dec. 7, with the swearing in of all members and start the 2021-2022 session. Though a...
In America, we have the rule of law
It is a confusing time politically. I think it is compounded by being in the middle of pandemic restrictions. It’s a good thing we...
Biden, please hold back for the sake of ballot integrity
Harold W. Pease, Ph.D.Special to Anza Valley OutlookDear former Vice President Biden, as I watched your campaign move increasingly leftward, away from freedom and...
Coping with stress
Assemblymember Marie WaldronSpecial to Valley News2020 has been a tough year for everyone. The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in business shutdowns, growing unemployment...
Western museum reveals historical truth
The Ketchpen is the magazine of the Rodeo Historical Society, which is affiliated with the National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum in Oklahoma City....
Small business needs our help
Assemblymember Marie WaldronSpecial to Valley NewsCalifornia’s small businesses employ over 7 million people and make up 95% of all businesses in this region. Most...
The things we won’t easily recover from
California State Sen. Melissa Melendez Wednesday, Oct. 28, tweeted to her followers a question: “What news source/personality do you trust to give you the...
Sacrifices for citizenship
Many people, veterans and families have made serious, meaningful and permanent sacrifices for their country. The least we can do is vote, and there...
Supporting people
Assemblymember Marie WaldronSpecial to Valley NewsThroughout my term in the legislature I have advocated for those most vulnerable.I wrote a bill to safeguard children...
Regional planning needs to include telecommuting
During the April 30, 2019, meeting of the San Diego County Board of Supervisors, Supervisor Dianne Jacob said, “Transit and roads are not mutually...