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Welcome to Sunnyside Common Sense!
Hello, my name is Susan Heavilin and I live in the Sunnyside area of Bonita-Sunnyside. In the past, I wrote an online blog much ...Read more
Susan Heavilin
Jun 30, 20242 min read


Spring Garden & Craft Fair This Weekend in Bonita
Join the Sweetwater Woman's Club at their Spring Garden & Craft Fair this weekend...Read more
Public Announcement
16 hours ago1 min read


SCPG Needs Your Help Opposing Quarry Self-Storage
The mission of the SCPG is to preserve the integrity of the Sweetwater planning area as a semi-rural...Read more
Susan Heavilin
16 hours ago4 min read


Stir Stick to Detect if Your Drink Is Spiked Developed by Chemists Hoping to See Them on Every Bar Top
After 12 years of research and development, a team of Canadian chemists has created what could be the ultimate tool for...Read more
Media
16 hours ago2 min read


SCPG Appeals Storage Facility Without the Benefit of a District 1 Supervisor
On Wednesday, April 9, 2025, the Sweetwater Community Planning Group will be going before the Board of Supervisors to appeal...Read more
Susan Heavilin
2 days ago7 min read


Speaking at a Board of Supervisors' Meeting Can Be Done in Two Ways
If you are interested in putting in your two cents about the proposed storage facility on Quarry Road, there are two ways...Read more
Susan Heavilin
2 days ago1 min read


Volunteer Sheriff's Patrol Provides 75 Hours of Service in the Month of February
Jim Woodford of the Volunteer Sheriff's Patrol reported they currently have six members and patrol about three times a week...Read more
Media
2 days ago2 min read


Have You Visited "Fiesta Street Markets" Yet? It's Happening Today!
Have you ever wondered what is going on weekly at the Chula Vista Golf Course? I was curious so I dropped in last month...Read more
Susan Heavilin
3 days ago2 min read


California Wants to Tax Every Mile You Drive
One of the biggest victories we had last year for common sense was defeating the per-mile tax here in San Diego County...Read more
Media
3 days ago1 min read


Don’t Rely on Luck—Survive and Recover in a Disaster
Giving yourself and your family the best chance in a local disaster isn’t just about luck, it’s about planning and preparing ...Read more
Public Announcement
3 days ago2 min read


Don and Georjean Jensen, Pamir Kennels
The following interview took place at the home of Don and Georjean Jensen on August 9, 2022...Read more
Guest
4 days ago1 min read


Investing in Our Community – Grant Opportunities Available!
One of my most important responsibilities as your County Supervisor is ensuring that your tax dollars directly benefit...Read more
Media
4 days ago2 min read
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