Week of September 19, 2024
Week of September 19, 2024
An E-bike was stolen from a young man who used it to get to his job everyday at Main Street Cafe. If anyone has seen this bike or has any information about the theft, which is a felony, call the Sheriff's Department in Fallbrook 760-451-3100. An e-bike was stolen outside Albertsons in Fallbrook last Monday, Sept. 8, about 9:30 a.m. The bike belonged to 20-year-old Jordan Paredes, who received it as a birthday gift earlier this summer to help him commute to his job at the...
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...
FALLBROOK – The Fallbrook Blanket Project recently donated a handmade blanket to D'Vine Path to help raise funds at the recent Grape Stomp Soiree on Aug. 24. D'Vine Path is a program for adults with autism and other disabilities, specializing in horticulture, viticulture, hospitality and social skills. This outstanding organization was voted as the nonprofit of the year 2024 in California. D'Vine Path was designed to help adults with intellectual disabilities,...
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...
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...
WASHINGTON – The Social Security Administration announced progress this year to reduce customer burden by transitioning wet (physical) signature requirements to digital signatures for over 30 forms as well as removing the signature requirements altogether for 13 forms, Sept. 5. These actions simplify application processes for people, including removing a potential reason for claims to be sent back or denied. "Across forms that Americans use most often, we're eliminating as many pain points as possible, from helping people...
Rosalie McClain, wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend, passed away peacefully in her home on Aug. 29, 2024. A Celebration of Life is planned for Oct. 19. For details, contact Rollin McClain at rollinj... Full story
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...
FALLBROOK – Assuming the placement and care of the downtown pot project designed many years ago by the Fallbrook Beautification Alliance adds to the already full plate of the Save Our Forest /Fallbrook Land Conservancy. The reasoning was the same. It is enhancing and creating pedestrian friendly walkways in the downtown area to improve economic stability. This is the major factor among all the other benefits of trees. Some of which are breaking up heat islands that lower...
LOS ANGELES – The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), and the California Department of Food and Agriculture in collaboration with County Agricultural Commissioners, are proud to announce that after a year of hard work they have eradicated all populations of invasive fruit flies from California. This significant achievement is a testament to the hard work of their agencies and the critical support from the public. "Invasive...
FALLBROOK – The program at Fallbrook Garden Club's Sept. 24 general meeting will feature the transformation of a 50-year-old avocado grove into a biodiverse organic fruit farm. Rachel Jonte has been part of Mraz Family Farms, an Oceanside avocado, coffee, and passionfruit farm, since its inception in 2015. Residing on the land as it has transformed over the past nine years and assisting her husband, Justin, who manages the farm, Jonte will share about the unique experience... Full story
FALLBROOK – Fallbrook Climate Action Team will present a talk by County Senior Planner Stephanie Neal on the Multiple Species Conservation Plan on Tuesday, Sept. 24 at 6:30 p.m. on Zoom. Neal is a senior planner in the Sustainability Planning Division within the County of San Diego's Department of Planning & Development Services. She has a B.S. in Biological Sciences with a concentration in ecology from the California State University of San Marcos. During her seven years... Full story
FALLBROOK – The Fallbrook Fire Safe Council is sponsoring a “chipping day” at Fire Station 4, 4375 Pala Mesa Dr. on Saturday, Sept. 28, from 7:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. This event is open to all residents in the Fallbrook, Bonsal, Rainbow and DeLuz communities. Material that will be accepted for chipping include branches, less than six inches in diameter, trimmed brush, palm branches and other cut vegetation. Brush must be free of mud, rocks and other debris. No tree stumps will be accepted. No commercial landscaping... Full story
SAN MARCOS – For the first time in the 78 year history of Palomar College, the Comet Football program has a home field advantage. The Palomar College Football Stadium opened to a standing room only crowd on Sept. 5. It was nearly two years ago when the College broke ground on the project. The timeline was impacted by the record breaking rainfall in 2023 and early 2024, not to mention tropical storm Hilary in the late part of the summer in 2023. The long-awaited stadium...
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...
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...
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...
FALLBROOK – Sept. 4 provided a unique birding experience for Fallbrook residents Diane and Doug Walkley. That day, they were in Los Jilgueros Preserve for a mere half-hour. Yet, with just five minutes left on their walk, they both see a bird and say to themselves: "Cuckoo!" They tried to turn it into something local, like a Brown Creeper or California Thrasher, but couldn't. He was 10 feet away from them when they were able to glass him for a good 15 seconds as he ate...
As the heat of summer fades and cooler autumn breezes sweep in, September is an ideal time to revamp your Southern California garden. Fall not only offers relief from the intense heat but also provides the perfect opportunity to prepare your garden for a vibrant winter and spring season. Here's how to redesign your garden beds, make smart plant selections, and optimize your space for Southern California's unique climate. 1. Evaluate and refresh garden beds Start by assessing...
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...
TOKYO – Enhancing prefrontal cortex (PFC) cognitive functions requires identifying suitable exercises that increase cerebral blood flow. A recent study using functional near-infrared spectroscopy found that short-duration, low-intensity physical exercises, except static stretching with monotonous movements, increased oxygenated hemoglobin (oxy-Hb) levels, thereby activating the PFC and enhancing blood flow in children. This study marks a significant step toward improving both the physical and mental health of children....
FALLBROOK – North County Parkinson’s Support Group Fallbrook invites anyone interested to come to its monthly meeting, Friday, Sept. 27, 10 a.m. to noon, at the Fallbrook Regional Health and Wellness Center, 1636 E. Mission Road. The topic this month is “Living Well With Parkinson’s: Mental Well Being for You and Your Caregiver” with speaker Tricia Bowman who is a certified strategic intervention & relationship coach with a BS in Human Service/Mental Health from CSUF. As a relationship coach, Bowman has been...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
I believe that public education is a cornerstone of civilized society, and done well, a bridge to a better future for our community. In advance of ballots arriving in our mailboxes, we want to make sure our local residents are informed about Measure V which will be a voting item for those within the Bonsall Unified School District boundaries (88 square miles from Oceanside to Pala including parts of Fallbrook, Vista, Escondido, and Valley Center in addition to all of Bonsall). We are asking you to vote Yes on V: Repair Our... Full story
In case you hadn't heard yet, Newsom recently signed a new law that bans rules requiring schools to notify parents of a child's pronoun change. The Governor is basically telling all California parents that they are guilty of abuse rather than presumed innocent and trusted that no one will ever love their child more or sacrifice more to care for them best. He has declared the State really knows your child best and what is best for them and you will be forced to co-parent with the state especially if you continue to send your... Full story
The Trump hatred is unconscionable. The common sense reasoning is that he knows the who, where and what has to be eliminated from the swamp. Sadly, there is a multitude to choose from. My guess is that there are so many on the left who are guilty in a myriad of ways that they would do anything, including "murder" not to be caught. Doesn't it strike you that way? President Trump has been targeted in so many ways. I'm so tired of hearing "we must find out so this never happens again." Well, it's happened again. What is the... Full story
The high stakes of political intrigue just got a lot more interesting. With scarcely three months remaining before Election Day, the Party bosses at the DNC shamelessly and unceremoniously showed Biden the door. Stepping out of a cloud of obscurity, a princess in a beige pantsuit would rise to the pinnacles of prominence as Biden's heir apparent. Without a single vote cast for her and little time to vet her, the race to hide Kamala's radical views from the public view is underway. Can the anointed one run out the shot clock... Full story
It is election season again. For those who don't know, it is a federal crime to remove or deface political signs. It is also a state crime, theft of private property. Local law gives the sign owners one week after the elections to take down their signs and some people want them back. Thank you for being good law abiding citizens. Mark... 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... Full story
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
Did Supervisor Desmond get your blood a boil last week with his pronouncement: “California has once again chosen to prioritize dangerous policies over the safety and well-being of its citizens. Last week, lawmakers passed AB1840, which would make California the first state in the nation to offer state-supported home loans of up to $150,000 to illegal immigrants.“ If he had only read a summary of the bill, he would have realized no harm was being proposed. Here’s the summary: "AB1840 will bar the state from... Full story
