Also serving the communities of De Luz, Rainbow, Camp Pendleton, Pala and Pauma
Also serving the communities of De Luz, Rainbow, Camp Pendleton, Pala and Pauma
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On Tuesday, Oct. 1, a woman, Ronquira Jones, 22, was arrested for 273.5(A) - PC - Spousal/cohabitant abuse with minor injury and booked into Las Colinas Detention Facility in San Diego. The call came in at 10:12 am from the Westside Apartments at 145 W. Clemmens Lane.... Full story
A flair up from the Line Fire in the San Bernardino County mountains can be seen from Fallbrook. There have also been smaller fires in Lake Elsinore, Perris and Winchester reported today. Several more tankers have been called up today to help fight the Line Fire. It was reported to have burned over 40,000 acres and was 85% contained before the flair up.... Full story
On Thursday night, Sept. 26, at 7:44 pm there was an Assault with a Deadly Weapon call in the 5000 block of Lake Circle Rd in the Rancho Viejo neighborhood. It seemed serious. There were multiple units en route, ASTREA helicopter and also an air ambulance. The call suggested there may be two victims. Upon further investigation, it appeared it was a fake call. The family was "swatted." What is swatting? In the digital age, where anonymity and instant communication thrive, a... Full story
The Sept. 11 Bonsall Community Sponsor Group meeting included a presentation on San Diego Gas & Electric’s Strategic Undergrounding Program. The presentation was not a voting item at the sponsor group meeting. The Strategic Undergrounding Program will provide increased wildfire resiliency and electric reliability by undergrounding electric distribution lines near key community facilities. Removing overhead power lines and placing them underground reduces the risk of sparking fires during adverse weather and also enables t...
https://youtu.be/GfppdbzWatE CONTENT WARNING: THE VIDEO CONTAINS GRAPHIC LANGUAGE AND OBSCENITIES THAT MAY BE OFFENSIVE OR DISTURBING TO SOME AUDIENCES. VIEWER DISCRETION IS ADVISED. A chaotic scene unfolded Saturday evening at Dominic's Deli when Kerry Flynn, 48, a resident of one of the local motels in town, was arrested after causing a major disturbance and vandalising Dominic's Deli. He was arrested and booked for a 243(C)(2), battery on a police officer without injury, 69PC -4 charges- obstruct, resist executive officer,... Full story
The small middle schools and K-8 elementary schools in northern San Diego County which have monthly athletic tournaments began their 2024-25 season Sept. 19 with the Pauma Volleyball Tournament at Pauma Elementary School, and both the Vallecitos Elementary School girls and the Vikings boys placed second while Pauma Elementary School was third in both boys and girls play. The Vallecitos girls had a 3-1 record in round-robin play, losing only to Julian Junior High School, while...
Fallbrook High School's cross country teams opened their 2024 season Sept. 14 at the 40th annual Laguna Hills Cross Country Invitational meet, and two Fallbrook girls took home medals for placing among the top 20 in their race. Mia Cyr finished fourth among the 67 runners in the Division 2 sophomore race. Cynthia Mills was in the Division 2 senior race and placed 12th among the 46 runners. Cross country team scores add the positions of a school's first five finishers; the sixth and seventh runners from each team are not...
The county’s Office of Sustainability and Environmental Justice (OSEJ) is looking for people who would like to be part of a new Environmental Justice Workgroup. Participation in the Workgroup is an opportunity to help shape sustainability policies, programs and services with a social equity focus. The group will advise County of San Diego departments, along with other jurisdictions on climate justice topics like air quality, healthy food, and access to safe, clean and green outdoor spaces. This group is intended to give a...
The county’s Board of Supervisors adopted Wednesday, Sept.12, the 2024 Climate Action Plan (2024 CAP), a blueprint for reducing greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) in the unincorporated area and at county facilities to reach net zero emissions by 2045. The document features 70 actions that reduce GHG emissions. These features also protect the public’s health and safety, support the environment and improves the quality of life for all residents. The 2024 CAP is a community-driven plan that includes measurable performance out...
The San Diego County Board of Supervisors authorized the issuance of tax-exempt bonds to EDCO Disposal Corporation. A 4-0 vote Sept. 10, with Jim Desmond absent, approved a resolution authorizing the California Enterprise Development Authority to issue up to $63,500,000 of revenue bonds for EDCO. The maximum authorized amount includes $16,000,000 for the EDCO facility in the 400 block of West Aviation Road. The California Enterprise Development Authority is a joint powers authority which issues private activity bonds for the...
Asian citrus psyllid The California Department of Food and Agriculture declared a new citrus quarantine in Fallbrook on Sept. 16 after detecting the fatal citrus tree disease known as Huanglongbing (HLB), or citrus greening, in one mandarin tree in a residential neighborhood in the Fallbrook area during regular inspections. This bacterial disease is a major threat to San Diego County's $138 million annual citrus crop and can impact residential citrus tree owners. HLB causes... Full story
The county has a new tool to help people find affordable housing. An interactive website and map is now available to search for affordable housing developments built with the help of county funds. At https://www.sandiegocounty.gov/content/sdc/sdhcd.html, the County-Restricted Affordable Housing Map shows existing developments and those under construction. People can search by location and learn details about each property like income limits and the eligible population served...
When planting trees, review the area and see if the installation of a root barrier would be beneficial and save you thousands of dollars down the road. Tree roots grow where they are happy and especially seek out moist and wet soils. Roots are the lifeline to absorb water and minerals from the soil and help in the dispersal of them throughout the trees. Roots can grow shallow or deep, depending on the tree species and the soil conditions. Ficus trees for example have invasive...
The Mount Miguel Invite was the first tournament of the 2024 season for Fallbrook High School’s boys water polo team, and the Warriors posted a 1-2 record for that Sept. 6-7 tournament. The tournament results gave the Warriors a 2-5 record for their first seven games. “We’re doing good,” said Fallbrook High Coach Scott Wiessner. Last year, Fallbrook finished with a 6-16 overall record and lost all six Palomar League games. Four of the varsity starters from 2023 are back this year, and the Warriors have a total of five se...
A new CIF rule restricts contests and practices in heat conditions. Fallbrook High School girls tennis matches scheduled for Sept. 5 and Sept. 10 were canceled due to the heat policy. Fallbrook High Coach Bill Lenaway has previously dealt with early-season matches canceled due to weather. Lenaway is also the Warriors’ boys tennis coach. Boys tennis is a spring sport, and early-season matches are sometimes canceled due to rain. “They’re both frustrating,” Lenaway said. Lenaway noted that matches can be canceled due to heat pr...
At 8 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 24, Raul Ramirez, 63, who has been a Fallbrook resident for over 20 years, was traveling home northbound on the 15 freeway and suddenly heard a loud, "POP!" Upon realizing his tire blew out, he lost control of his GMC Sierra, scraped across the guard rail south of the SR 76 offramp and just north of the Lilac Bridge for several moments, then plummeted 300 feet down the steep embankment. His truck, completely loaded down with all his tools and...
The Riverside County Board of Supervisors authorized the bid process to widen Pauba Road. A 5-0 vote Sept. 10 authorized bids for the project. The bids must be received by Oct. 2. The supervisors’ action also approved the plans and specifications for the widening project and found the widening of Pauba Road to standard lane widths and the creation of shoulders for safety and equestrian use to be categorically exempt from California Environmental Act review. “I’m just so excited about this project,” said Supervisor Chuck W...
Buying a house can be a complex and lengthy process. Sometimes, a hiccup in one part of the chain can delay the entire purchase. And while you can only control so much, there are some steps you can take to help prevent this from happening on your home buying journey. If you’re preparing to buy a house soon, here are three things you can do to try to keep your home purchase on track. 1. Talk to a lender first. Working with a loan officer before beginning your home search can h...
The Registrar of Voters is seeking additional poll workers for the November Presidential General Election. Poll workers play an essential role in elections and can serve their community while earning a stipend. There is a particular need for poll workers who are bilingual in English and Chinese, Vietnamese or Filipino to work at vote centers located throughout the county. In addition, the Registrar’s office needs poll workers at select vote centers in the region who are bilingual in English and Laotian. Federal law r...
Earlier this week, the Board of Supervisors was faced with critical decisions on how to handle the growing concerns around battery storage facilities across the County. Battery storage is becoming a significant issue in San Diego County, especially in North County. We've seen three significant fires across the county at different facilities in the past year alone. Just last week, a fire at a battery storage facility in Escondido burned for multiple days, and last year, a fire... Full story
San Diego County has made great strides to safeguard itself against California’s recurring drought cycle. For example, in 1991, 95% of our water was imported by the Metropolitan Water District. By 2023, only 14% of our water was imported by the MWD. Diversification efforts included building the Claude “Bud” Lewis Desalination plant in Carlsbad, increased conservation, an agreement to import water from the Imperial Irrigation District, and other measures. By 2045, it’s project... Full story
A dead American Crow found in the Clairemont area of San Diego has tested positive for West Nile virus, prompting County environmental health officials to remind people to protect themselves from mosquitoes that can transmit the virus to people. County officials said people should continue to follow the county's "Prevent, Protect, Report" guidelines, including finding and dumping out standing water around homes to keep mosquitoes from breeding. The crow is the first dead bird...
Autoimmune diseases are on the rise, with alarming statistics highlighting their increasing prevalence. From a dramatic threefold increase since the 1950s to one out of every 12 people being affected, autoimmune disorders have become a major public health concern. This feature explores the root causes of autoimmune diseases, the role of intestinal permeability, and practical steps to mitigate their impact. The autoimmune disease surge Autoimmune diseases, where the immune system mistakenly attacks the body's own tissues,...
When asked by the surgery department chair as a medical student why I wanted to treat vascular patients, my response was to be useful, useful to people with a challenging systemic disease that often results in stroke, amputation, and death. Often, wounds that haven't healed for months on a foot or a hand, or persistent leg pain provoked by walking or simply laying in bed are subtle indicators that Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD), a vascular health challenge affecting many...
September is National Recovery Month and County Behavioral Health Services (BHS) is inviting community members and organizations to come together in support of the recovery community. National Recovery Month brings awareness around mental health and addiction recovery. It also celebrates the recovery community and supports both those currently on their recovery journey and those people still struggling with addiction. Evidence-based treatment and recovery practices are available to help people battling substance use and...
