Letters: The vision of President Trump in 2026
’Twas a dreary night in Washington,The snow had begun to fall,Secretaries and congressmenDeserted hallowed halls. The lobbyists and staffers,The special-interest groups,Had taken off for GeorgetownTo...
Opinions
Letters: Carlsbad must address library, park safety concerns
Public spaces in Carlsbad should feel safe and welcoming for everyone, especially families and children. Following the reported assault of a Sage Creek High School...
Op-ed: E-bike injuries in San Diego County are impossible to ignore
E-bikes are everywhere in San Diego County. And so are the consequences. Over the past few years, my colleagues and I have watched a troubling...
Commentary: County firefighters urge charter reform this November
San Diego County has a population of 3.3 million people today, with a budget of more than $8 billion annually, yet the County of San...
Op-ed: Colorado billionaire pushes bill to kill Harmony Grove fire lawsuit
The Harmony Grove Village South saga has a new chapter, and this one is playing out behind closed doors in Sacramento. A Colorado billionaire is...
Letters: Political grudges overtaking public comments in Encinitas
I read with interest the letter in your May 8 newspaper, “Public comment rules favor the few.” The writer referred to the Oral Communications portion...
Op-ed: A new chapter in regional water cooperation
San Diego County has long been known as a place that solves hard problems with innovation – and our region’s approach to water is no...
Letters: It’s time for Vista to fix Emerald Drive
On May 12, 2026, the Vista City Council will once again discuss Emerald Drive and the safety concerns surrounding the area. For the people who...
Op-ed: So you want to be California governor
Maybe it’s a boomer thing that younger generations will ignore, given that everything seems to be available online these days, but I check my mailbox...
Letters: Public comment rules favor the few in Encinitas
Dear Editor, The City of Encinitas prides itself on transparency, yet recent shifts in City Council meeting protocols suggest a move toward selective participation. Public...
Commentary: Employers must address risks of work-related driving
Driving for work has quietly become a dangerous part of many Americans’ jobs. Nearly 37% of workplace deaths now come from transportation incidents, according to...
Letter: Praise for Tri-City rehab center
A family member was recently transferred to the Tri-City Medical Center Acute Rehabilitation Center in Oceanside. Admissions proactively arranged a seamless, comfortable arrival. Diagnoses by...
Letters: DeMaio, Republicans need to recalibrate to win
Dear Editor, As a Republican, I am concerned about fractures within the GOP driven by Assemblyman Carl DeMaio. Behind the Voter ID curtain, he has...
Commentary: Fair housing education is a must for landlords
A woman walks into a leasing office with her two young kids and asks for an application. The landlord, trying to be helpful, suggests she...
Letters: May Day protest harms small businesses, workers
To the Editor: The May 1, 2026, “No work, no school, no shopping day” organized by May Day Strong is out of touch with the...