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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 12, 20252 min read
Volunteer Senior Patrol Academy to Commence in June
Established in 1994, the San Diego County Sheriff’s Office Volunteer Sheriff's Patrol is a volunteer-based program for individuals 50 years and older who want to serve their community by promoting public safety and crime prevention programs as well as providing assistance at Sheriff stations...Read more
Media
May 12, 20252 min read
Rage Over State’s Fire Insurance Market Sparks Lawsuits
California’s troubled fire insurance market has pushed increasing numbers of homeowners onto the state’s high-risk FAIR Plan. In San Diego alone, FAIR Plan coverage quadrupled over the last few years...Read more
Media
May 2, 20254 min read
The Nuclear Crisis No One Is Talking About
We’ve heard a lot — rightfully — about the Tijuana sewage crisis. But there's another ticking time bomb on our coastline that's getting almost no attention: the San Onofre Nuclear Power Plant...Read more
Media
Apr 29, 20252 min read
New Dashboard Tracks South County Water and Odor Pollution
An interactive online dashboard and map has gone live displaying current environmental conditions in South County including beach water quality and sewage odor data....Read more
Media
Apr 29, 20253 min read
California Says Sweetwater Dam Needs Safety Improvements
Officials from California’s Division of Safety of Dams say they are concerned by the reluctance of the Sweetwater Authority Board to perform dam safety repairs to Sweetwater Dam...Read more
Media
Apr 25, 20251 min read
Major Victory: Protecting Our Kids from Human Trafficking
I’m proud to share that earlier today, the San Diego County Board of Supervisors took a critical step in the fight against human trafficking — we passed my Board Letter to support AB 379: the Survivor Support and Demand Reduction Act...Read more
Media
Apr 25, 20251 min read
Local Firefighters to Hold Their Annual Pancake Breakfast This Sunday
This upcoming Sunday, April 27, the Bonita Firefighters will be hosting their 8th Annual Pancake Breakfast. This is a community event you won't want to miss!...Read more
Public Announcement
Apr 21, 20251 min read
Everyone Has a Role in a Disaster
First responders make up less than 1 percent of people who call San Diego County home and if a major disaster occurs, they will respond to the highest priority calls...Read more
Media
Apr 17, 20252 min read
Assemblymember David Alvarez Visits Station 38, Meets with Chief on Urgent Need for New Fire Engine
On Friday, the Bonita-Sunnyside Fire Protection District hosted Assemblymember David Alvarez at Station 38 for a guided tour of the firehouse and the current resources that support the department’s fire protection mission...Read more
Media
Apr 16, 20252 min read
Are Cars Speeding Down Your Street?
Traffic Advisory member Mike Clowers recently reported that you can contact the California Highway Patrol (CHP) directly...Read more
Susan Heavilin
Apr 9, 20251 min read
County is Warning the Public Not to Eat Locally Harvested Shellfish
The County of San Diego is advising people not to eat locally harvested mussels, clams, scallops or oysters...Read more
Public Announcement
Apr 7, 20252 min read
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