Joel Anderson

02/11/2026

I am delighted to invite you, your family, and friends to my Holiday Legislative Open House on Tuesday, November 10, 2026 at the Lakeside Rodeo! This open house will provide you with a 2026 legislative update, a special photo opportunity with me, and a chance to submit your ideas to improve County government.

Our event will also feature a Food Drive in partnership with the San Diego Food Bank. If you would like to participate, please see the flyer on the second slide for more details. Thank you in advance for your contributions!

Date: November 10, 2026
Time: 6:00 - 8:00 PM
Location: Lakeside Rodeo (15284 Mapleview St, Lakeside, CA 92040)

Scan the QR code below to RSVP!

Thank you to our generous sponsors: Sharp HealthCare, ClayCo, Republic Waste Services, Peraton, and the Barona Band of Mission Indians for making this wonderful community event possible.

29/10/2026

This past weekend we hosted an E-Bike Safety Workshop in Scripps Ranch. It's important for all of to stay safe and know how to keep our friends and family safe when riding e-bikes in our communities. During the event we presented partner organizations with Certificates of Recognition celebrating their contributions to public safety in our communities.

We want to thank our co-hosts and partner organizations for their informative presentations: UC San Diego Health, Circulate San Diego, and the San Diego Sheriff's Office (SDSO).

Additionally, we want to give a special thank you to the Scripps Ranch Civic Association for generously letting us use their space and making this event possible.

Finally, thank you to UC San Diego Health and Circulate San Diego for generously donating bicycle helmets for our event's giveaway, Boy Scout Troop 663 for presenting colors during the workshop introduction, and the Scripps Miramar Ranch Branch Library for tabling and providing resources to my constituents who attended the workshop.

21/10/2026

I am delighted to invite you, your family, and friends to my Holiday Legislative Open House on Tuesday, November 10, 2026 at the Lakeside Rodeo - Lakeside, CA! This open house will provide you with a 2026 legislative update, a special photo opportunity with me, and a chance to submit your ideas to improve County government.

Our event will also feature a Food Drive in partnership with the San Diego Food Bank. If you would like to participate, please see the flyer on the second flyer for more details. Thank you in advance for your contributions!

Date: November 10, 2026
Time: 6:00 - 8:00 PM
Location: Lakeside Rodeo (15284 Mapleview St, Lakeside, CA 92040)

To RSVP, please use the QR code or call (619) 531-5522.

Thank you to our generous sponsors: Sharp Healthcare, ClayCo, Republic Services, Peraton, and the Barona Band of Mission Indians for making this wonderful community event possible.

20/10/2026

Important update from the San Diego County Sheriff’s Office on missing SVP Wakefield

The San Diego County Sheriff's Office has called off the search for Sexually Violent Predator Merle Wakefield after he was found deceased in the City of San Diego.

On Monday, October 19, just after 9:30 a.m., the San Diego Police Department responded to a call of a human body that was discovered in a riverbed near the 4800 block of Fairmount Avenue.

The San Diego County Medical Examiner’s Office responded and later positively identified the body to be Wakefield. The Medical Examiner’s Office will perform an autopsy to determine the cause and manner of Wakefield’s death. His next of kin has been notified.

Because this is still an active investigation, no further information will be released at this time.

On September 25, Wakefield removed his GPS device while at work in Rancho Bernardo and absconded from the scene.

Personnel with Liberty Healthcare, which was in charge of supervising Wakefield as part of the State's Conditional Release Program, notified the San Diego County Sheriff's Office and San Diego Police Department when Wakefield could not be located. All law enforcement agencies in the region were also alerted, as well as the public and media.

Since Wakefield’s disappearance, the San Diego Sexual Assault Felony Enforcement (SAFE) Task Force worked diligently investigating this case and followed all tips and leads.

wants to thank its law enforcement partners, as well as the community and media, for their assistance with this case.

A reminder: If You See Something, Say Something.

Report any suspicious activity by calling your local law enforcement agency. In the event of an emergency, call 9-1-1. You can also remain anonymous by calling San Diego County Crime Stoppers at (888) 580-8477.

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19/10/2026

This past weekend I hosted my annual California Heroes Month Celebration, which recognizes the everyday heroes in our communities.

When I served you in the California State Senate, we passed Senate Concurrent Resolution (SCR) 97, which annually designates each October as "California Heroes Month" throughout the State of California.

Hosting these events has always been one of my favorite parts of my job, as I get the opportunity to recognize those contributing their time, treasure, and talent to make our community even better!

We want to thank the El Cajon Branch Library for generously providing us their beautiful space for this event.

17/10/2026

California Heroes Month

11/10/2026

Please join me at my E-Bike Safety Workshop from 10:00 - 11:30 AM on Saturday, October 24th, 2026 at the Scripps Ranch Civic Association (Community Room, 11885 Cypress Canyon Rd, San Diego, CA 92131).

Thank you to our co-hosts: UC San Diego Health and The Scripps Ranch Civic Association!

Date: Saturday, October 24th, 2026
Time: 10:00 - 11:30 AM
Location: Scripps Ranch Civic Association, Community Room (11885 Cypress Canyon Rd, San Diego, CA 92131)

At this workshop, you'll learn best practices and safety tips for electric bikes as they become more prevalent with children in our communities. My district staff will also be on-site to assist with any County-related issues.

10/10/2026

I am delighted to invite you, your family, and friends to my Holiday Legislative Open House on Tuesday, November 10, 2026 at the Lakeside Rodeo! This open house will provide you with a 2026 legislative update, a special photo opportunity with me, and a chance to submit your ideas to improve County government.

Our event will also feature a Food Drive in partnership with the San Diego Food Bank. If you would like to participate, please see the flyer on the second slide for more details. Thank you in advance for your contributions!

Date: November 10, 2026
Time: 6:00 - 8:00 PM
Location: Lakeside Rodeo (15284 Mapleview St, Lakeside, CA 92040)

Thank you to our generous sponsor Sharp HealthCare for making this wonderful community event possible.

09/10/2026

National weather forecasts predict potential heavy rain across San Diego County this weekend - meaning it could be a good time to pick up some free sandbags.

As they have in the past, the County of San Diego - Government and CAL FIRE/San Diego County Fire are providing free bags and/or sand at numerous fire stations for those living in the unincorporated areas. To view sandbag pickup locations, visit: http://www.alertsandiego.org/en-us/recovery/sandbags/

Properly placed sandbags can help protect your home from flooding and destructive runoff. It is recommended that anyone interested should call ahead to double check availability and remember to bring a shovel to fill the bags. Note: Some stations may have a limited supply.

08/10/2026

We all know of an everyday hero who has made a positive impact in our lives.

District 2 is home to many of these everyday heroes. It can be a neighbor who goes the extra mile to help somebody in need, a teacher who reignites our love for learning, or a coach that helps us achieve our goals.

I need your help in recognizing these everyday heroes. Scan the QR code to nominate yours or visit www.bit.ly/District2Heroes (case-sensitive).