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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


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


This Disgusting Law Must Be Repealed Immediately
Fourteen months ago, I warned that Senate Bill 357 — the law that decriminalized loitering with intent to engage in prostitution — would lead to exactly what we’re seeing today...Read more
Media
Nov 7, 20252 min read


Bloodhound is Member of the San Diego County Sheriff's Department
Three years ago, Supervisor Jim Desmond did a story about meeting the newest trainee of the San Diego County Sheriff's Department...Read more
Susan Heavilin
Nov 3, 20252 min read


Important Update: CalFresh Benefits and Food Assistance
Starting November 1, approximately 400,000 San Diegans will lose access to their CalFresh (SNAP) benefits...Read more
Media
Oct 31, 20251 min read


Fighting to Keep the American Dream Alive
For generations, the American Dream has been symbolized by a front porch and a white picket fence...Read more
Media
Oct 28, 20252 min read


When Power Lines Spark Fires, Californians Pay the Price
One of the most ironic — and frankly infuriating — things happening in California right now ...Read more
Media
Oct 27, 20252 min read


Board Recap: Major Win on Fire Safety — and a Missed Opportunity on Housing
I wanted to give you a quick update from today’s Board of Supervisors meeting...Read more
Media
Oct 23, 20252 min read


I Won’t Support Higher Taxes on San Diegans
Today, the Board of Supervisors voted to take the first step toward putting a new tax on the people of San Diego County...Read more
Media
Oct 1, 20251 min read
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