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Did you know? Every 74 seconds someone in America is sexually assaulted. Estimates are that one in six women will be raped in their lifetime. 33% during the day, 80% by someone they know, 40% in their own home. In 2023, 309 rapes were reported to the San Diego Police department. That is nearly six each week. Neighborhood watch hosted a self-defense session in the clubhouse on May 14th. During the May Neighborhood Watch meeting, Gale Bryan, self-defense instructor, gave a free

Fourth of July History When the initial battles in the Revolutionary War broke out in April 1775, few colonists desired complete independence from Great Britain. Those who did were considered radical. By the middle of the following year, however, many more colonists had come to favor independence, thanks to growing hostility against Britain and the spread of revolutionary sentiments such as those expressed in the bestselling pamphlet Common Sense,” published by Thomas Paine i

A question came up at our KLCC meeting in December 2021: Why do some homeowners pay to register their homes and some pay state property tax on their homes? The best information on this topic can be found on the California Board of Equalization website ( boe.ca.gov ). A summary follows, with my disclaimer that I’ve done my best to present some basic information but any decisions you make should only occur after researching the more detailed information at either of the website

This time of year in America we drag out our Santa statues, erect decorated pine trees, hang twinkling lights and hear songs like “Jingle Bells” and "Santa Claus is Coming To Town”. Parents tell their little ones about a holly-jolly, supra-human being that flies throughout the world in one night, bestowing gifts on "nice" behaving children. Christmas truly is the season of wonder, joyousness and giving, but where does it come from & why do we celebrate it? History traces the

From: Neighborhood Watch Chairwoman, Andrea Oldakowski During the recent nighttime power outage at Kearney Lodge, I realized I was totally unprepared. I did not have candles or flashlights. I realized that I need to prioritize planning preparedness before an emergency. Unexpected emergencies can disrupt daily life and pose risks to safety and well-being. Being prepared not only helps you and your family, but also strengthens our community, especially when we work together to