Op-Ed: Hiding medical debt won’t make borrowers better off
In its final days in office, the Biden administration finalized a rule to eliminate nearly $50 billion in medical debt from 15 million Americans’ credit...
Opinion
Elias: Tech visas get needed analysis
President Trump does not often clash with his base supporters’ most essential beliefs, one of which is that most immigration to this country is destructive....
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Commentary: Where are Amazon book royalties?
I published my first book with an Amazon division in 2004. Since then, my royalties have been sparse, and I’ve often suspected my sales reports...
Elias: New names add pizzazz to governor’s race
It was only a matter of time before major new figures began to people California’s next run for governor, with its primary election coming up...
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Op-Ed: Thank you for investing in better, safer San Marcos schools
Dear San Marcos Unified community, As superintendent of San Marcos Unified, I want to extend my sincere and deep gratitude to you, our community members,...
Elias: Rest in peace, Roger Diamond
If you’ve ever been accosted by an initiative or recall petition carrier outside a grocery, big box store a la Costco or Home Depot or...
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Op-Ed: Efficient spent nuclear fuel solutions an overdue win for taxpayers
You’d be hard-pressed to find a Southern Californian who doesn’t know the San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station (SONGS). It’s a landmark we’ve all seen driving...
Letters: A shock to see what Encinitas got in recent election
As a resident of Encinitas for more than 60 years, I have seen plenty of excitement, joy, anxiety, anger and shock from what comes out...
Letters: Appalling behavior by Coach Luke Shaffer
Dear Editor, Are you aware of Coach Luke Shaffer’s irresponsible and extremist comments at the recent Encinitas City Council meeting? The council was discussing the...
Letter: Encinitas deserves better
Dear Editor, In just its first 60 days in office, our newly elected City Council is already proving that campaign promises are hollow words. ...
Letter: No tunnel is a no-brainer
To the editor, It has been all quiet on the western front while SANDAG has been evaluating ideas from outside inputs for preserving the rail...
Elias: Dense rebuild may be too risky
President Trump, Gov. Gavin Newsom and Karen Bass rarely are unanimous on anything. But all three have taken steps toward allowing victims of the January...