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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
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5 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
5 hours ago2 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
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4 days ago2 min read
Protecting Your Wallet From More Government Waste
For years, I’ve fought to keep San Diego County financially strong and prepared for emergencies. Thanks to responsible leadership, we’ve maintained a reserve fund to protect families when disaster strikes—whether it’s wildfires, floods, or economic downturns...Read more
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6 days ago2 min read
Opinion: Report Card on the Previous District 1 Supervisors
I thought you might like to see a comparison of the last two supervisors we had in District 1...Read more
Susan Heavilin
May 131 min read
Upcoming Work on Border Sewage System May Temporarily Increase Tijuana River Valley Flows
The second and final phase in the connection of a sewer line in Mexico (the new International Collector) will begin soon and may temporarily increase wastewater flows to the U.S...Read more
Media
May 132 min read
Wild Bat Found Inside Safari Park Tests Positive for Rabies
County public health officials are looking for people who may have come in contact with a bat found at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park on Wednesday, May 7, 2025 at 10:45 a.m. that later tested positive for rabies...Read more
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May 122 min read
Public Safety Is Under Attack — And I’m Fighting Back
The TRUTH Act Hearing we held last week revealed something deeply disturbing — and it's just the tip of the iceberg...Read more
Media
May 122 min read
Two Vital Victories for Our Community
I’m proud to share great news from today’s Board of Supervisors meeting: We delivered two critical wins for San Diego County...Read more
Media
May 72 min read
Let’s Save Lives on Our Fields and Courts
Next week, I’ll be asking the Board of Supervisors to take action on something that’s simple, effective, and life-saving: expanding access to Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) for sports facilities and youth sports teams across San Diego County...Read more
Media
May 61 min read
They Want to Raid the County’s Reserves—and Come for More of Your Money
At our next Board of Supervisors meeting, two of my colleagues are pushing a proposal to dip into the County’s emergency reserves—unlocking nearly $380 million to fund more government spending....Read more
Media
May 51 min read
Where's Nora? Tracking the Evasive Ex-Supervisor
Nora Vargas was the San Diego County Supervisor, District 1, who abruptly walked from her position in January 2025 after beating Alejandro Galicia in the November 2024 election. She received 127,708 votes (62.46%) and Galicia received 76,761 votes (37.54%). ...Read more
Susan Heavilin
May 52 min read
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