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San Diego County 2026 Film Project Launches
One project I’m advancing is a San Diego County Film Initiative, an effort to bring more of the film industry’s investment to our region...Read more
Media
Feb 251 min read


This Is Not Compassion. It’s Reckless.
What’s happening in California right now should alarm every parent, every senior, and every family who just wants to feel safe in their own community...Read more
Media
Feb 122 min read


Pollution Isn't Partisan—EPA Talks Tijuana River Pollution Crisis
Yesterday I met with Administrator Lee Zeldin, head of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, to push for urgent federal action on the Tijuana River pollution crisis. Why does that matter to you? Because toxic air, sewage contamination, and years of beach closures aren’t policy debates - they’re a daily health risk for South Bay families, and our community has waited far too long for real solutions. That’s why I was clear with the EPA: we need action now. While
Public Announcement
Feb 111 min read


Update on the Tijuana Sewage Crisis: Real Progress, Real Action
Supervisor Jim Desmond met with EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin this week to discuss the ongoing Tijuana Sewage Crisis...Read more
Media
Feb 92 min read


Why We Took Action on Massive AI Data Centers
Earlier this week, the San Diego County Board of Supervisors passed an item on massive AI data centers...Read more
Media
Jan 192 min read


These Laws Were Passed Years Ago. Families Are Paying for Them Now...
How did California get so expensive?... Read more
Media
Jan 82 min read


The Union-Tribune Is Taking Notice: It’s Time to Turn San Onofre’s Nuclear Waste Into a Solution
The presence of 3.55 million pounds of nuclear waste stored “temporarily” at the San Onofre nuclear power plant...Read more
Media
Jan 64 min read


Big Wins for Our Communities at This Week’s Board Meeting
I wanted to share a quick and uplifting recap of what we accomplished at this week’s Board of Supervisors meeting...Read more
Media
Dec 11, 20253 min read


Fixing a Broken System Holding Back Homeownership in San Diego
It sounds strange to say it, but I want to make selling a home affordable ...Read more
Media
Dec 3, 20252 min read


Where is Paloma Aguirre?
Have you seen our new District 1 Supervisor anywhere?...Read more
Susan Heavilin
Nov 25, 20256 min read


It’s Time for Accountability in Homelessness Spending
For years, Californians have been told that billions of dollars in homelessness funding would help solve one of our state’s most pressing challenges ...Read more
Media
Nov 14, 20252 min read


What Happened to Ernesto Castañeda?
Remember Ernesto Castañeda? He was the representative for Nora Vargas...Read more
Susan Heavilin
Nov 12, 20252 min read
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