government overreach

San Marcos, Vista February 4, 2025

San Marcos sued for blocking community gatherings

Fear of insurrection? Had enough of that whole free speech thing? Don’t like people getting together for social interaction, fun or education? A controversial San Marcos conditional use permit requirement barring community group gatherings came under legal challenge this week at San Diego federal court. Shera Sandwell, owner of non-profit Bheau View Ranch, which she founded in 2000, represented by litigation attorney Jeremiah D. Graham,…

San Marcos February 2, 2025

Unlawful trespass and secret legal action: City’s unjust pursuit against San Marcos landowners decried

San Marcos residents wanted this week to bring call attention a troubling pattern of behavior involving San Marcos officials and longtime City Attorney Helen Holmes Peak and her Escondido-based law firm, Lounsbery Ferguson Altona & Peak, which has been handling municipal ordinance violations. This law firm has been taking excessively harsh legal action over minor infractions, such as failing to apply for permits—permits that city…

You're engaged at The Grapevine -- you're reading this, correct -- and enjoy the varied and interesting stories especially created for the North San Diego County community. And you have a product, service, company or whatever to publicize. We can help you if you want to help us. We offer 500-to-700 word stories with optional photo display that runs in our new featured content section. Stories run forever on the site with the latest stories at top of the section. Cost is $300 to $750 depending on the feature. It’s a great way to get out the word about you while helping us cover the community in the rich way it deserves. We also are open to other custom arrangements. Email us at escondidograpevine@gmail.com and we’ll work it out.