Good Natured Gardening: Where did the hummingbirds go?
For me, these “flying jewels” are fascinating to watch for their beauty, iridescent feathers, tiny...
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Wayne’s World: In a state of peace, tranquility and ‘La Orana’
I just came back from vacation, and I am now a new man.
Good Natured Gardening: It’s surprising how deep grief can go
On Sunday, March 2, at 11:26 p.m. my wife ed away. Rebecca was my best friend,...
Our Readers Write, Issue of April 13
Closing of hospital birth center bad for Poway families I am deeply concerned to learn...
Just Sayin’: Partisanship and Strife at SANDAG
When we last talked about SANDAG (San Diego Association of Governments), just about everything was...
Good Natured Gardening: Lily of the Nile is a flower of love
According to Garden Guides, Agapanthus is derived from the Greek words: agape, which means love,...
Back to School: Is the B-word a bad word?
Nothing elicits groans among Poway taxpayers like the B-word: “Bond Measure.” After the previous school...
Elias: New cars all electric by 2035? Maybe not
California government bureaucrats call it the “Advanced Clean Car II Rule,” last August’s update to...
Our Readers Write, Issue of March 23
Another take on universal basic incomeThree things wrong with Harvey Levine's long advocacy piece for...
Just Sayin’: Understanding guaranteed annual income
A popular Yogi Berra’ism is ”you can hear a lot by just listening.” While you...
Wayne’s World: The long and winding big circle
“Maybe we need to take Molly in for a checkup.”For anyone who doesn’t know, Molly...
Good Natured Gardening: For the love of raspberries
True or False: Raspberries are berries?True.Sorry, but that’s incorrect. But thanks for playing.In the botanical...
Just Sayin’: The housing development conundrum
One of my favorite is "cognitive dissonance.” It describes the mental discomfort that results...
Our Readers Write, Issue of March 2
What's behind rising gas prices? I suppose Thomas Elias should be commended for the enthusiasm...
Back to School: The ongoing fight against racism in Poway Unified
“Racism doesn’t exist in Poway.” Since my arrival six years ago as Superintendent of the...
Our Readers Write, Issue of Feb. 23
Another view on Critical Race TheoryMr. Levine’s long commentary on ethnic studies strains hard to...
Elias: Decision time on gasoline gouging
The “special” legislative session on gasoline price gouging called for last Dec. 1 by Gov....
Our Readers Write: Issue of Feb. 16
Listening to those you represent In response to Joe Calabrese's letter "Carmel Mountain Road needs...
Just Sayin’: Understanding the fuss over ethnic studies
Some words have multiple meanings. The misinterpretation or misuse of a word can lead to...
Wayne’s World: A Promise To Keep – A Letter To My Daughter
Last month was a big month. Our 25-year-old daughter, Savannah, moved out to her own...
Good Natured Gardening: Adaptive gardening eases tasks for those with physical limitations
While gardening is an enjoyable activity for many people, it can be difficult for those...
Elias: The inevitable conversions begin multiplying
It’s a phenomenon from New York to Dallas to Fresno and Los Angeles, one that...
Our Readers Write: Issue of Feb. 9
Fixing Carmel Mountain Road potholes should be priority I am writing in response to Ricky...
Guest Column: Serving as your voice in Sacramento
Since being elected in 2012, I have served in the California State Assembly representing San...
Our Readers Write: Issue of Feb. 2
Action needed on Carmel Mountain Road potholes I have been contemplating for some time on...
Guest Column: Fentanyl is the deadliest drug threat the U.S. has ever seen, and kids are being targeted
My son came home from high school this month and told me his 19-year-old friend...
SANDAG board weighs in on who has the power
A new front has opened up in the ongoing battles among board of the...
Good Natured Gardening: Plants your pets should not eat
Ever wonder why little Fifi…Fofo…Fumfum, or whatever you call your pooch, comes into the house...
Our Readers Write, Issue of Jan. 26
Power of the press I just wanted to thank you again for the wonderful article...
Back to School: Four priorities to guide Poway Unified efforts in the coming year
As we look ahead to the year 2023, what does the future of education hold?...
Wayne’s World: Washing my hands of the whole dishwashing thing
The other day, in the middle of washing dishes, I started thinking about how my...
Just Sayin: Ethnic Studies revisited — It’s complicated
I had great intentions when I started research for a column about the Poway Unified...
Our Readers Write: Issue of Jan. 12
Equity vs equality discussionIn his Dec. 29 Just Sayin' column, Harvey Levine’s understanding of Poway...
Guest Column: Poway Unified should stop treating concerned parents as the enemy
This is in response to Harvey Levine's Dec. 29 Just Sayin’ column, "Dealing with diversity...
Then and Now: Poway’s long arm of the law
Agoston Haraszthy, a Hungarian count, was elected as the first San Diego County Sheriff in...
Back to School: Observations from an outgoing school board member
In lieu of her regular column, Poway Unified Superintendent Marian Kim Phelps invited a guest...
Our Readers Write: Issue of Dec. 29
Joyce Orishaba a future leader Congratulations to Joyce Orshaba. The young lady from Uganda who...
Just Sayin’: Dealing with diversity and censorship at Poway Unified
Have you heard the chatter? Possible book banning in our Poway Unified schools? Cutting honors...
Good Natured Gardening: Beware the poisonous plants
Did Snow White eat a poisonous apple or a poisoned one?If you can’t what...
Our Readers Write: Issue of Dec. 15
Carmel Mountain Ranch Road needs council attention I read with great amusement your article detailing...
Just Sayin’: Can our government work better?
Is the government at all levels in our country failing at its job? Is more...
Wayne’s World: A massage to die for
I’ve been thinking about getting a new chair for my desk. I’m sitting here at...
Guest Column: You’re never too old to be fined for underage drinking
In the fall of 2019, when no one had yet heard of COVID, a San...
Guest Column: Protecting your identity this holiday season
Identity theft has become an increasingly common crime, and, unfortunately, these crimes spike during the...
Good Natured Gardening: High-tech gifts can make gardening a breeze
T-minus 17 days and counting until Christmas. When making your list, check it twice to make...
Then and Now: Lake Poway — recreation by a dam site
The formation of Poway Municipal Water District in 1954 and the availability of a reliable...
Our Readers Write, Issue of Nov. 24
Thanks to the News Chieftain for their extensive coverage of local Veteran's Day activities. I...
Guest Column: Coming back home – to Poway
Author Thomas Wolfe tells us you can’t go home again. Going back won’t be the...
Back to School: A time of gratitude and reflection
Five and a half years ago, I had the privilege and honor of becoming the...
Just Sayin’: A prescription for saving lives
The coexistence of cars, bicycles and pedestrians is growing more complicated as we are being...
Wayne’s World: A revelation and inspiration, just down the street
My wife Maya and I were taking one of our first vacations as a couple...
Our Readers Write, Issue of Nov. 17
Who monitors the banners in Rancho Bernardo?I'm not one to write in, but after reading...
Our Readers Write, issue of Nov. 10
Taking control of land use myths I appreciate the insights City Manager Chris Hazeltine offered...
Our Readers Write, Issue of Nov. 3
Banners are a blight in Rancho Bernardo I 100% concur with the comments made last...
Just Sayin: In the midst of an economic ‘perfect storm’
On a small island nation, somewhere in the Pacific, a storm of abnormal proportions vents...
Then and Now: The Kirkhams – Hard Times and Good Times
The Kirkham family arrived in Poway in 1891, settling on 160 acres in the Beuhler...
Good Natured Gardening: Irritating irrigation, Part 2
Now, about that rain dance … that’s just not going to happen today. Or ever.According...
Elias: Gas gougers beware – California is onto you at last
It has taken more than 50 years of on-and-off gasoline price gouging, but at long...
Our readers write: Issue of Oct. 27, 2022
Candidates who don’t follow election sign rules lose voter’s With elections just around the corner,...
Guest column: The myth of local land use control
During public comment at the last Poway City Council meeting, a resident expressed his frustration...
Wayne’s World: When a nose is not a nose
Yesterday I learned about being a “nose.”I have a nose, and as far as I...
Just Sayin’: The Freedom of Choice — voting wisely
Voting must be very important. Look at all the money being spent to influence our...
Our Readers Write, Issue of Oct. 20
Dogs get short end of the deal with dog park The recent headline “Rancho Bernardo...
Back to School: Fixing the financial mistakes of the past
Despite recent hot temperatures, we know Fall is right around the corner. And with the...
Guest Column: New laws to benefit San Diego County and California
The California Legislature wrapped up the 2022 Legislative Session in Sacramento earlier this fall. We...
Then and Now: Pioneering in High Valley, 1949-52
After getting out of the Army Air Corps in 1945, at the end of World...
Our Readers Write, Issue of Oct. 6
Vote with local issues in mind As the November elections roll around, I'd like to...
Good Natured Gardening: Irritating irrigation, Part 1
What should I water? How should I water? When should I water? How much should...
Our Readers Write, Issue of Sept. 15
Skeptical about trash pick up claims First off, it is wrong to state in the...
Wayne’s World: On this tennis court, a different kind of love game
I play tennis every week, and believe me, I always come prepared.But on this one...
Just Sayin’: Failures in local governance
There are two sides to the subject of government. There is the “politics” side, which...
Guest Column: Funding for San Diego County in the state budget
The 2022-23 State Budget provided several significant investments to various state programs, including providing direct...
Our Readers Write
Keep housing out of open spaces Vote for those who care about our quality of...
Then and Now: A first-person look at Old Poway in the 1890s
In the years after the formation of Poway Historical and Memorial Society in 1954, concerned...
Our Readers Write, Issue of Aug. 18
Direct reliefNo acknowledgement of 8/4/22 guest column of by B. Maienschein?With barely a bat of...
Our Readers Write, Issue of Aug. 25
Poway park lights a safety issue You would get the impression after reading that the...
Good Natured Gardening: Diatomaceous earth in the garden
Today’s spelling bee word is diatomaceous. Definition: “consisting of or abounding in diatoms or their...
Rep. Scott Peters prevails on drug-pricing plan
About a year ago, Rep. Scott Peters was not very popular in some quarters.He helped...
Wayne’s World: A difficult pill to swallow
Your honor, in my defense, I’ve never said that my wife is ridiculous.By my actions,...
Just Sayin’: The First Amendment, a precious gift
We have reached a milestone of note. This is my 100th column for the Union-Tribune...
Our Readers Write, issue of Aug. 11
Dug-up roads priority for traffic sensor repairwas excited to read David Garrick's Aug. 4 article...
Elias: ‘Declinists’ rise again, forecasting California demise
They’re at it again, the many folks ex-Gov. Jerry Brown derisively called “declinists.”They have some...
Our Readers Write: Issue of Aug. 4
Senior services need improvements I moved to Poway with my husband in 2007. Sadly, he...
Then and Now: The oak that stood for Poway
For better or worse (okay, for worse) the tree Poway is most identified with today...
Guest Column: Direct relief to Californians in this year’s state budget
I am pleased to report significant investments in this year’s budget. The past few years...
Good Natured Gardening: Fruit trees for small spaces
So how do trees access the internet? Obviously, they . With that pathetic attempt...
Just Sayin’: Lessons from Wimbledon and Webb Park
Wimbledon, Webb Park and Einstein’s. What could they possibly have in common? Could recent events...
Wayne’s World: The most beautiful picture created from just a few words
A picture is worth a thousand words. That’s what they say, at least.I’m sitting on...
Maienschein: Expanding gun violence protections for victims of domestic violence
Domestic violence rates across the country drastically spiked throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. On top of...
Then and Now: An outside look at Poway in 1890
A copy of "An Illustrated History of Southern California," a weighty tome of more than...
Our Readers Write: Issue of June 30
Improve senior services When I moved to Poway the population was around 600 people. That's...
Elias: Groundwater law has not stopped subsidence
Drive almost any road in the vast San Joaquin Valley and you’ll see irrigation pipes...
Good Natured Gardening: Think twice about growing these plants
Gardeners have their preferences…even when it comes to plants. Only 11% of the world likes...
Our Readers Write: Issue of June 16
Rethink train robbery re-enactments?We moved to Poway last year with our young children and have...
Just Sayin’: Free Speech and Critical Thinking
I am anxiously waiting to read a new book by Jeff Nussbaum with the interesting...
Wayne’s World: A tycoon’s to-do list
It’s not easy being insanely, crazy, filthy rich, but somehow, some way, I’ll manage.You see,...
Our Readers Write: June 9 edition
Wrong questions asked about gun controlThe threat of school shooting has come close to home...
Our Readers Write: Issue of June 2
Road paving inequitiesDriving on Bernardo Heights two and a half weeks ago, I noticed 20...
Guest Column: Prosecuting hate crimes is our business
Over the past three years, my Office has prosecuted more than 20 hate crime cases,...
Then and Now: Checking out the Poway Library
Poway’s early settlers were interested in education and put a value on “book learning,” both...
Our Readers Write: Issue of May 26
Harvey Levine's column, "An education for every child" in the May 19 issue, touched on...
Elias: Three letters explain problems of single payer insurance
It takes only three letters to explain why the idea of single payer health insurance...
Good Natured Gardening: Colorful, fragrant lilacs
It was my mom’s favorite flower. She loved the vibrant colors, the prolific blooms, and...