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Welcome to Sunnyside Common Sense!
Hello, my name is Susan Heavilin and I live in the Sunnyside area of Bonita-Sunnyside. In the past, I wrote an online blog much ...Read more
Susan Heavilin
Jun 30, 20242 min read


SoCal Plumeria Society Annual Cutting Sale This Weekend
Join us for our 2025 Annual Cutting Sale where multiple local Southern California vendors sell a wide variety of Plumeria cuttings...Read more
Public Announcement
6 hours ago2 min read


California’s Soft-on-Crime Policies Are Putting Us All at Risk
California is quietly dismantling its criminal justice system—and the consequences are hitting our communities hard...Read more
Media
6 hours ago2 min read


County Open House to Include Budget Numbers
The first budget open house since the May 1 release of the County’s recommended budget will take place May 22...Read more
Media
6 hours ago2 min read


Reminder: May 25th: BVH Trail Obstacle, Skill Challenge and Swede Hart Equestrian Tack & Apparel Shopping
Don't forget the BVH Trail Obstacle and Skill Challenge this weekend!
Public Announcement
6 hours ago1 min read


CA Candidate for Governor to Speak at Next Republican Women of Southbay Meeting
The Republican Women of Southbay will be having their next meeting on Wednesday, May 28th. Chad Bianco, California Candidate for Governor, will be the key speaker...Read more
Public Announcement
1 day ago1 min read


Newsom Wants Cities to Force Homeless Californians to Move Camp Every 3 Days
Gov. Gavin Newsom has a new strategy to eliminate the large, long-standing homeless encampments that have been a thorn in his side throughout his administration: Push cities to make them illegal...Read more
Media
1 day ago3 min read


A Quick Summary of Yesterday's Meeting
We would like to express our sincere gratitude to everyone who attended the Land Use & Housing Committee (LU&H) meeting yesterday...Read more
Media
1 day ago1 min read


Beware! Rattlesnakes Are Out and About
The weather is heating up and the rattlesnakes are out and about...Read more
Susan Heavilin
4 days ago3 min read


County Parks and Recreation Hits Bullseye with Outdoor Archery Range
If you're looking for something new to do this weekend, you might want to try out the County's new archery range...Read more
Media
4 days ago2 min read


"Tee Off Fore Kids" Golf Tournament in June
The 2025 annual "Tee Off Fore Kids" Golf Tournament will take place at the Chula Vista Golf Course on Saturday, June 27, 2025...Read more
Public Announcement
4 days ago1 min read


Sweetwater Authority is Quiet on Plan to Cover Sweetwater Reservoir with Solar Panels
Ever since it was learned that SWA is providing an elevated level of PFAS—toxic "forever chemicals"—in our drinking water, there hasn't been much talk about putting solar panels on our reservoir. Those proposed solar panels could add even more PFAS...Read more
Susan Heavilin
5 days ago2 min read
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