Jack F. K. Bungart

1 month ago | timesheraldonline.com | Jack F. K. Bungart

On March 24, the Trump administration’s top officials were exposed for leaking U.S. war plans in a Signal group chat — one so reckless it included a journalist by mistake. That same day, the U.S. Senate confirmed one of Trump’s top State Department nominees. These cabinet positions were filled with deeply unqualified nominees and here we are, not two months into this corrupt administration. Let’s be clear: This wasn’t business as usual. This was complicity in a national security crisis.

1 month ago | thereporter.com | Jack F. K. Bungart

CalMatters has been looking into the states’ and cities’ homeless programs. It recently published a lengthy report. Here’s an excerpt that describes some of the problems that have consumed hundreds of millions of dollars. The reporting provides a unique window into facilities that are almost always closed to public access and ban residents from taking pictures or video. Among the findings:California spent big on a shelter boom.

1 month ago | thereporter.com | Jack F. K. Bungart

If silence continues, it makes me feel our Vacaville Reporter, our community newspaper, is choosing to support the dangerous attack on our democracy. Silence is saying DOGE, the disinformation, the questionable choices of the current leaders by Trump, and the damage from the “chainsaw approach” in finding a way to balance the budget is OK. It is not OK. The silence from the Reporter regarding any publicity of peaceful resistance is deafening.

2 months ago | timesheraldonline.com | Jack F. K. Bungart

A recent study conducted by Homebase found certain important facts that may in some way contribute to the unsheltered issue. Cost of Housing: Median home values in the Vallejo metro area have increased 36% in 10 years, from $340,100 in 2011 to $464,000 in 2021. At the same time, annual median family income rose only 28%, from $79,316 in 2011 to $102,019 in 2021.

2 months ago | timesheraldonline.com | Jack F. K. Bungart

This is my plea: The Vallejo City Council again enforce its own anti-camping ordinance. As a resident and taxpayer, I feel ignored by the city’s neglect of homeless encampments. My pleas:Focus on opening the Navigation Center. Clear public spaces of encampments, so that Gov. Newsom will not withhold state funds for Vallejo. Clear encampments at the foot of Georgia Street, plus those surrounding the ferry parking garage, and around the JFK Library. These are critical public spaces.