The last standing original member of the East County Equestrian Foundation, Julie Murphy resigned after eight years of helping build a dream in Lakeside for the new Lakeside Equestrian Park.
During her time on the board Murphy wore many hats — president, vice president, treasurer and a little of everything in between. Although Murphy said she could no longer speak...
Get ready: My heart goes out to those who lost their homes and other property in the recent Valley Fire. Just know that the county is doing all it can to help.
At my request, the county has agreed to waive permit fees for those looking to rebuild houses and other structures that were damaged or destroyed in the disaster.
The...
Worship and workouts: The Board of Supervisors recently approved my proposal to open up our county parks to worship services and fitness-related businesses.
We streamlined the permit process and are waiving fees related to reserving park space. This is not a new idea. Poway pioneered it with its recent SOS initiative, proposed by Mayor Steve Vaus.
East County locations with reservable...
Our great outdoors: A huge thank you to San Diego Mayor Kevin Faulconer and Poway Mayor Steve Vaus for spearheading talks that led to the recent reopening of several lakes and reservoirs. The mayors and others crafted a city-county cost-sharing agreement that made the re-openings possible. These city-owned attractions are regional treasures that can again be enjoyed by those...
Small businesses in the unincorporated communities in San Diego County with less than 50 employees will be able to apply for loans of up to $50,000 each — from the County. On April 21, the Board of supervisors unanimously voted to launch a $5 million loan program to help restrain the small business losses related to the coronavirus epidemic....
The overlay designator for land which had been previously restricted by the Forest Conservation Initiative was approved by the San Diego County Board of Supervisors.
The supervisors’ 5-0 vote Feb. 26 does not prohibit a general plan amendment for properties within the overlay area although any general plan amendment must meet water supply, fire safety, environmental resource, land use pattern,...