The federal government’s sequestration means a cut of nearly 100,000 senior meals in San Diego County in the coming year. Where is the outrage and hyperbole from our elected officials over hungry seniors? What about all the other vulnerable Americans hurt by this self-induced “fiscal cliff” and its devastating consequences?
Jun 13 2013 | Posted in
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In response to Carol Gendel (Letters, June 6): Blaming the gun is like blaming a glass for getting you drunk or the car because you hit someone.
It is not surprising that columnist Dick Lyles (May 30) rails about the Legislature’s efforts to pass additional gun control legislation.
See what got a “Thumbs Up” for the month of May.
Jun 6 2013 | Posted in
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I read Ms. Roost’s column on May 16 and do not agree with her argument or her conclusions.

By State Assemblyman Brian Maienschein Families in the San Diego region and across California are growing more and more concerned about the public safety realignment plan, AB 109, signed by Governor Brown in 2011. I share this concern and remain opposed to realignment because of the significant impact it’s had on crime in our community. Under [...]
May 29 2013 | Posted in
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In the months following the devastating tragedy in Newtown, Conn., lawmakers have passed bills to improve school safety and prevent senseless acts of violence on school property. These bills proposed changes to current legislation regarding weapons on or near school property, arming educators, and holding schools accountable for non-compliant school safety plans.
May 22 2013 | Posted in
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In my 15 years of living in this great country, I have never been terrified by anything like the IRS scandal that they had been targeting the conservative groups for scrutiny during their tax-exempt status audit.
Looks like the Poway school board didn’t get the memo that Kimberley Beatty bested all candidates, including two incumbents, at the November election.
Let me tell you a story about how California cares for its most frail, low-income elderly and disabled residents. It has a beginning and middle, but the ending is uncertain.
May 16 2013 | Posted in
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