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Why I’m Fighting to Keep Hazardous Battery Facilities Away from Homes
Over the past few years, we’ve seen firsthand the dangers posed by poorly regulated battery storage facilities right here in San Diego County. Fires at sites in Escondido, East Otay Mesa, and Valley Center have forced evacuations, released toxic smoke into our neighborhoods, and exposed residents to serious health risks...Read more
Media
Apr 171 min read
IB Optimists Are Hosting a Paint Party
The Imperial Beach group of Optimists invite you to their Paint Party on Sunday, May 4th...Read more
Public Announcement
Apr 171 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 162 min read
Liberty Station Developer Asks Judge to Halt H Barracks Safe Parking
A prominent real estate developer is asking a Superior Court judge to stop the city from opening a safe parking lot for people living in vehicles until a legal battle over the project ends...Read more
Media
Apr 167 min read
BVGC Annual Plant Sale on April 26th
Bonita Valley Garden Club is having their annual Plant Sale on Saturday, April 26th. This is one you won't want to miss! Best garden sale in San Diego County and the prices are so reasonable you'll want to buy one of everything!...Read more
Public Announcement
Apr 161 min read
Push for Two-Step County Budget Process Fails
County Supervisor Monica Montgomery Steppe’s Wednesday bid to delay the final adoption of the county’s budget for the new fiscal year failed in a 2-1 vote...Read more
Media
Apr 152 min read
Fighting for Our Region in Washington, D.C. — Here’s What You Should Know
Over the past three days, I’ve been in Washington, D.C., working around the clock to advocate for the issues that matter most to you and our region. I believe in being transparent and open —so I want to share some important updates from this critical trip...Read more
Media
Apr 152 min read
2025 YMCA Annual Campaign Raises Over $8 Million
WOW!! I had no idea there are so many YMCA facilities!! Congratulations to you, Kevin Marshall & Anita Scott, for being part of this incredible success!!...Read more
Media
Apr 151 min read
BVGC Welcomes 17 New Members
Bonita Valley Garden Club held a New Members' Tea at the home of Susan Heavilin, BVGC Second Vice President (Membership). This is the first new membership tea held since Covid hit in 2020...Read more
Susan Heavilin
Apr 112 min read
Fighting for Our Beaches & Clean Water – An Update from D.C.
I just walked out of a critical meeting with the Environmental Protection Agency here in Washington, D.C., and I wanted to share an update. As you know, one of Southern California’s greatest assets is our coastline...Read more
Media
Apr 111 min read
Mayors to Fight It Out for Supervisor District 1 Position
Approximately 4,500 are still outstanding for the First Supervisorial District Special Primary Election. Hopefully all will be counted by the end of today...Read more
Susan Heavilin
Apr 111 min read
Supervisors Support Developer Over Bonita Residents
Thank you to all of you who got up early yesterday and starting driving at 7:30AM to arrive at the Board of Supervisors' meeting to speak against the proposed Secure Self-Storage...Read more
Susan Heavilin
Apr 103 min read
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