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READER’S EDITORIAL: SILENCE IS A VIRTUE
By Brenda Miller, PhD., R.N. February 6, 2025 (La Mesa) — When Benjamin Franklin included silence in his list of virtues, he termed it “golden.” Silence does not mean

READER’S EDITORIAL: JIM MILLER’S COMMENTS DEMAND ACCOUNTABILITY—OUR SCHOOL BOARD MUST ACT
By Tom Varallo, Commander, U.S. Navy (retired) Photo, left: CVUSD trustee Jim MIller December 9, 2024 (El Cajon) — As a citizen and former Special Education Local Planning Area (SELPA)

READER’S EDITORIAL: JAY STEIGER AND CHRIS FITE FOR GROSSMONT UNION HIGH SCHOOL BOARD TO PROTECT STUDENTS, TEACHERS AND SCHOOL SAFETY
By Laura Preble, El Cajon October 28, 2024 (El Cajon) — As a 20-year veteran of Grossmont Union High School district (West Hills and Monte Vista High School), I

READER’S EDITORIAL: JAY STEIGER AND CHRIS FITE FOR GROSSMONT UNION HIGH SCHOOL BOARD TO PROTECT STUDENTS, TEACHERS AND SCHOOL SAFETY
By Laura Preble, El Cajon October 28, 2024 (El Cajon) — As a 20-year veteran of Grossmont Union High School district (West Hills and Monte Vista High School), I

READER’S EDITORIAL: JAY STEIGER AND CHRIS FITE FOR GROSSMONT UNION HIGH SCHOOL BOARD TO PROTECT STUDENTS, TEACHERS AND SCHOOL SAFETY
By Laura Preble, El Cajon October 28, 2024 (El Cajon) — As a 20-year veteran of Grossmont Union High School district (West Hills and Monte Vista High School), I

READER’S EDITORIAL: RE-ELECT MAYOR RACQUEL VASQUEZ
By Joyce Moore October 25, 2024 (Lemon Grove) – Progress, cooperation, competence, and compassion. In Mayor Racquel Vasquez, those qualities have served Lemon Grove for decades. Through some tough times,

READER’S EDITORIAL: RE-ELECT MAYOR RACQUEL VASQUEZ
By Joyce Moore October 25, 2024 (Lemon Grove) – Progress, cooperation, competence, and compassion. In Mayor Racquel Vasquez, those qualities have served Lemon Grove for decades. Through some tough times,

READER’S EDITORIAL: A CALL FOR ETHICAL LEADERSHIP IN THE 79TH ASSEMBLY DISTRICT
By Aaron Amerling Photo: State Capitol in Sacramento October 8, 2024 (La Mesa) — As a long-time resident of La Mesa, I’ve had the opportunity to observe our

READER’S EDITORIAL: A CALL FOR ETHICAL LEADERSHIP IN THE 79TH ASSEMBLY DISTRICT
By Aaron Amerling Photo: State Capitol in Sacramento October 8, 2024 (La Mesa) — As a long-time resident of La Mesa, I’ve had the opportunity to observe our

READER’S EDITORIAL: A CALL FOR ETHICAL LEADERSHIP IN THE 79TH ASSEMBLY DISTRICT
By Aaron Amerling Photo: State Capitol in Sacramento October 8, 2024 (La Mesa) — As a long-time resident of La Mesa, I’ve had the opportunity to observe our
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READER’S EDITORIAL: SILENCE IS A VIRTUE
By Brenda Miller, PhD., R.N. February 6, 2025 (La Mesa) — When Benjamin Franklin included silence in his list of virtues, he termed it “golden.” Silence does not mean

READER’S EDITORIAL: JIM MILLER’S COMMENTS DEMAND ACCOUNTABILITY—OUR SCHOOL BOARD MUST ACT
By Tom Varallo, Commander, U.S. Navy (retired) Photo, left: CVUSD trustee Jim MIller December 9, 2024 (El Cajon) — As a citizen and former Special Education Local Planning Area (SELPA)

READER’S EDITORIAL: JAY STEIGER AND CHRIS FITE FOR GROSSMONT UNION HIGH SCHOOL BOARD TO PROTECT STUDENTS, TEACHERS AND SCHOOL SAFETY
By Laura Preble, El Cajon October 28, 2024 (El Cajon) — As a 20-year veteran of Grossmont Union High School district (West Hills and Monte Vista High School), I

READER’S EDITORIAL: JAY STEIGER AND CHRIS FITE FOR GROSSMONT UNION HIGH SCHOOL BOARD TO PROTECT STUDENTS, TEACHERS AND SCHOOL SAFETY
By Laura Preble, El Cajon October 28, 2024 (El Cajon) — As a 20-year veteran of Grossmont Union High School district (West Hills and Monte Vista High School), I

READER’S EDITORIAL: JAY STEIGER AND CHRIS FITE FOR GROSSMONT UNION HIGH SCHOOL BOARD TO PROTECT STUDENTS, TEACHERS AND SCHOOL SAFETY
By Laura Preble, El Cajon October 28, 2024 (El Cajon) — As a 20-year veteran of Grossmont Union High School district (West Hills and Monte Vista High School), I

READER’S EDITORIAL: RE-ELECT MAYOR RACQUEL VASQUEZ
By Joyce Moore October 25, 2024 (Lemon Grove) – Progress, cooperation, competence, and compassion. In Mayor Racquel Vasquez, those qualities have served Lemon Grove for decades. Through some tough times,

READER’S EDITORIAL: RE-ELECT MAYOR RACQUEL VASQUEZ
By Joyce Moore October 25, 2024 (Lemon Grove) – Progress, cooperation, competence, and compassion. In Mayor Racquel Vasquez, those qualities have served Lemon Grove for decades. Through some tough times,

READER’S EDITORIAL: A CALL FOR ETHICAL LEADERSHIP IN THE 79TH ASSEMBLY DISTRICT
By Aaron Amerling Photo: State Capitol in Sacramento October 8, 2024 (La Mesa) — As a long-time resident of La Mesa, I’ve had the opportunity to observe our

READER’S EDITORIAL: A CALL FOR ETHICAL LEADERSHIP IN THE 79TH ASSEMBLY DISTRICT
By Aaron Amerling Photo: State Capitol in Sacramento October 8, 2024 (La Mesa) — As a long-time resident of La Mesa, I’ve had the opportunity to observe our

READER’S EDITORIAL: A CALL FOR ETHICAL LEADERSHIP IN THE 79TH ASSEMBLY DISTRICT
By Aaron Amerling Photo: State Capitol in Sacramento October 8, 2024 (La Mesa) — As a long-time resident of La Mesa, I’ve had the opportunity to observe our