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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· The clearest way into the universe is through a forest – John Muir · The trees, like the longings of faith, stand on tiptoes to peep at the heavens above – Rabindranath Tagore · In the woods, we return to reason and faith – Ralph Waldo Emerson · He who plants trees loves others besides himself – Thomas Fuller · A true conservationist is a man who knows that the world is not given by his fathers but borrowed from his children – John Muir · To plant a tree is to give life to...
Abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) is a serious condition that occurs when the large blood vessel bringing blood from the heart to the body called the aorta weakens and bulges. If left untreated, an AAA can rupture, leading to life-threatening internal bleeding. Therefore, early detection is critical, and ultrasound screening has become a standard method for diagnosing AAAs, particularly in high-risk populations such as older adults and smokers. Ultrasound Screening for...
Dec. 12, 2024: 3:22 pm update: All power is restored to Lake Rancho Viejo. The SDGE Outage map shows that there are still 269 customers out and they should be back with power by 5:30 pm. Communities Affected were: Rainbow/ Rice Canyon/ Pala Mesa Village __________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Dec. 11, 2024: 4 pm update: Power has been restored to 2000 homes, leaving 2000 homes still without power, according to... Full story
The Fallbrook Christmas Parade scheduled for Saturday, Dec. 7 is the 43rd time the event has been planned, but there is now some uncertainty that it will happen that has nothing to do with the weather. While setting out chairs to save spots has become a tradition in itself, not every sidewalk is wide enough to allow for pedestrian traffic behind the chairs. And that could be a problem. A resident reported to the Village News this afternoon that the Fallbrook Chamber of... Full story
Two years ago, a spark of inspiration ignited in a garage, where a group of friends came together to form what would become Go Scarlet, an all-female rock band with a vision to break barriers and empower women in music. Starting out as a cover band, they faced the typical growing pains of any fledgling group: finding their sound, balancing life's demands, and navigating lineup changes. But through determination and a shared passion for music, they evolved into a tight-knit...
On a crisp Sunday afternoon, Dec. 1, Peppertree Community Park was alive with laughter, creativity, and the sweet aroma of gingerbread. About 20 people of all ages gathered for the neighborhood's beloved annual Gingerbread House-Making event, a holiday tradition lovingly orchestrated by Tracy Daniels. For the past five years, Tracy has transformed this cherished tradition into a heartfelt gift for her friends, family, and neighbors. The preparation begins the day before, as...
Fallbrook High School's girls placed 11th among Division II schools at the CIF San Diego Section cross country meet Nov. 16 at Morley Field in San Diego. Cross country team scores add the positions of a school's first five finishers; the sixth and seventh runners from each team are not scored but can add points to opponents' totals. Fallbrook had 323 points, edging 12th-place Central Union (El Centro) by one point. Bonita Vista had the 10th-place score of 312 points. Sixteen...
Three Fallbrook High School 12th-grade boys concluded their high school cross country careers at the CIF San Diego Section meet Nov. 16 at Morley Field in San Diego. Xavier Charland finished 92nd in the Division II boys race; Alex Lugo had the 106th-place time, and Cruz Arroyo was the 118th runner across the finish line. "The guys that showed up gave me their best effort," said Fallbrook head coach Marco Arias. "Everyone ran to their ability today." The CIF San Diego Section...
The San Diego Union Tribune reported that aA former Tri-City Medical Center operating room director was sentenced Monday to four years in state prison after being convicted of burglary and attempting to drug and sexually assault a staff member at her Oceanside apartment. Gary Johnson, 63, was found guilty in August by a Vista Superior Court jury of residential burglary and attempted sexual assault of an unconscious person. Judge Kelly Mok, who delivered the sentence, called the case “shocking and extremely serious” and ord...
The president and vice-president of the Rainbow Municipal Water District board will now be elected at December board meetings. Normally Rainbow’s November and December board meetings are combined, but items related to Rainbow’s detachment from the San Diego County Water Authority and annexation to the Eastern Municipal Water District resulted in a Nov. 19 special meeting which was in addition to the previously scheduled Dec. 10 board meeting. The Nov. 19 meeting included a 5-0 board vote to amend Rainbow’s Admin...
Gardeners have increasingly been experiencing diseases and critters never before seen in our region. Many are caused by invasive pests hitching rides on planes and ships from faraway regions, often with disastrous results. The changing weather patterns are also contributing to this problem. The Asian Chilli thrip was fostered by unseasonably high fall temperatures – a consequence of our changing climate. This was a problem in my garden which I was only able to minimally c...
Farm sanctuaries are reshaping how people view and interact with farmed animals, emerging as places that offer safety, care, and advocacy for those animals rescued from industrial farms. Originally established as safe havens for animals in need, sanctuaries like Farm Sanctuary have grown into beacons of compassion, challenging traditional perspectives and advancing humane treatment. Through rescue and rehabilitation, these sanctuaries provide animals with safe, dignified...
The County Department of the Medical Examiner received a $600,000 grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety to enhance toxicology data reporting for cases involving motor-vehicle related deaths. The grant program runs through September 2025. Grant funds will pay for toxicologist training as well as method development and validation for newly purchased toxicology equipment. This equipment will be used for the analysis and identification of alcohol and drugs in postmortem specimens from cases involving motor-vehicle...
The Nov. 4 meeting of San Diego County’s Local Agency Formation Commission included an update on the municipal service reviews for the county’s four healthcare districts. The update was a non-voting item. LAFCO consultant Adam Wilson gave the presentation. The last municipal service review and sphere of influence update for the Fallbrook, Grossmont, Palomar, and Tri-City healthcare districts was approved by the LAFCO board in May 2015, and that approval also designated special study areas for possible future action. The Fallb...
County Public Health officials are asking people to throw away organic carrots tied to a nationwide E. coli outbreak. The implicated carrots are organic, whole bagged carrots and baby carrots sold under multiple brands by Grimmway Farms. One person in San Diego who consumed the carrots became ill from the same strain of Shiga Toxin producing E. Coli (STEC) that is part of a multi-state outbreak. Thirty-nine people infected with the outbreak strain of E. coli have been repor...
The top 10 finishers in the Valley League cross country championship race earned berths on the all-league first team while the next 10 finishers were placed on the all-league second team. Two Fallbrook High School girls earned second-team recognition for their performances at the Nov. 9 league championship race at Kit Carson Park. A time of 21:36.3 on the 3.05-mile course gave senior Cynthia Mills 11th place and second-team recognition. "I'm happy with that, but I wish I...
Fallbrook High School’s boys cross country team shared fifth in the final 2024 Valley League standings. The formula for the Valley League team cross country league championship gives 25% for positions at each of the two league cluster meets and the other 50% for the positions at the league championship meet. Fallbrook’s boys were fifth at both cluster meets, which occurred Oct. 4 at Kit Carson Park and Oct. 18 at Guajome Park, and sixth at the league championship meet Nov. 9 at Kit Carson Park. Escondido was sixth in bot...
Seven Fallbrook High School football players were given all-league designation by the Palomar League coaches. Camden Hoff was chosen for the offensive first team. Wyatt Casillas was placed on the defensive first team. Evan Thomas and Ryder Wood are the two Fallbrook players on the offensive second team. The defensive second team included Blake Robinson. Ernesto Garcia and Tayjon Owens were recognized at the honorable mention level. “I thought that was about right for what our season was,” Fallbrook head coach Ross Joh...
San Diego County is once again confronting the unsettling prospect of Sexually Violent Predators (SVPs) being released into our neighborhoods. These are not ordinary offenders; they are individuals convicted of the most heinous sexual crimes, with conditions that make them highly likely to reoffend. Despite years of public outcry and legislative efforts, the system continues to favor the placement of these dangerous individuals over the safety of our families. Now, our... Full story
As recently as last month, the stars aligned to make it possible to meet my kid in Seattle. Our flights landed about the same time, hers from Anchorage and mine from San Diego. Initially we were going to splurge and enjoy a few days in Victoria, B.C. by pampering ourselves at the Fairmont Empress Hotel. While we both enjoy being spoiled, we also like afternoon tea and planned to indulge daily during our stay. It was all set until I called to book the float plane tickets to cro... Full story
As you know, we had an election on Nov. 5, and due to term limits, I will be leaving office. Carl DeMaio will be your new Assemblyman, and when he officially takes the oath on Dec. 2, my 12 years in the Assembly will come to an end. Going forward, a lot remains to be done. Since most of our state’s legislators come from the big metropolitan areas – Los Angeles and the Bay Area – making sure they pay attention to the rest of California is a must. We need to enhance publi... Full story
For many of us, the fear of losing our cognitive faculties – the very essence of our identities – to diseases like dementia or Alzheimer’s is a deeply troubling prospect that can overshadow many other health concerns. Unlike cancer or cardiovascular disorders, there is currently no cure for these conditions, making prevention or risk reduction our primary strategy. Women are more likely to develop neurodegenerative diseases Alzheimer’s is nearly twice as prevalent in women as it is in men. Women’s longer lifespan, often exc...
Upon a recent holiday in the UK, I embraced their widely accessible "digestive aids" encouraged to aid the human body's digestive tract. Every which way I turned, there was a digestive aid beverage being offered. This piqued my curiosity as well as made me smile. I admire that this health topic is of general knowledge there. Not only that, but there are many aids offered to select from, that one can tailor to their personal health needs. Digestive aids and the entire topic of...
The county's Health and Human Services Agency has received a $125,000 grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety to support its Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety Program. The program will promote safe practices for pedestrians, bicyclists, and drivers' on how to responsibly share roads and paths. The grant program runs through September 2025. "We are excited to receive this grant, it will allow us to significantly expand our bicycle and pedestrian safety program," said...
As animal shelters across the country face record numbers of homeless animals, spaying and neutering pets has become more critical than ever. These simple yet powerful procedures offer more than just health benefits for our pets – they are key to preventing unplanned litters and reducing the overwhelming strain on our shelters. By making the choice to spay or neuter, pet owners not only invest in their pets' health, but also support the well-being of their communities. C...
