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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SAN DIEGO - More organizations around San Diego County offered help to federal employees affected by the ongoing government shutdown. California Coast Credit Union announced that it will begin offering relief programs to credit union members dealing with the shutdown, including 90-day personal loans with zero percent APR for members with a last net payroll of up to $5,000 and 90-day loan payment deferrals for existing loans. According to the credit union, federal employees who switch to CCCU are also eligible for the... Full story
SAN DIEGO - San Diego County health officials on Wednesday, Jan. 16 reported five more influenza deaths in the region, bringing this flu season's death toll to 16. One of the five was a 38-year-old man with underlying medical issues; his vaccination status was unclear. The other four also had chronic illnesses and only one had received the flu vaccine, according to the county. "Influenza deaths are very unfortunate but serve as a reminder that the flu can be deadly, especially for the very young, the elderly and those with... Full story
December 9 800 block E. Alvarado St. Willful cruelty to child December 14 300 block E. Alvarado St. Found narcotics December 15 4700 block Calle De La Vuelta Miscellaneous incidents December 17 3900 block Reche Road Lewd or lascivious acts with a child under 14 years of age December 19 2400 block Hummingbird Hill Lane Misdemeanor bench warrant (our agency) 800 block S. Wisconsin Ave. Arrest: Battery: spouse/ex-spouse/date/etc. December 20 Reche Rd. @ Ranger Rd. (1) Arrest: Assault with deadly weapon: not firearm; Vandalism... Full story
FALLBROOK – Busy families who do not have the time to spend an hour or more in the kitchen preparing weeknight dinners can turn to slow cookers to do the work for them. Slow cookers cook food at a low temperature over several hours. Slow cookers do not require constant attention, making them ideal for people who want to prep meals before leaving the house and return to a hot meal in the evening. Many foods, from breakfasts to appetizers to desserts, can be prepared with s...
FALLBROOK – Few things are better together than hot soup and a favorite sandwich for lunch or a light dinner. This combination is the ideal comfort food, and the variations are as endless as a someone’s imagination. Thanks to two recipes from “What’s Cooking Italian,” published by Thunder Bay Press, by Penny Stephens, home chefs can put an Italian spin on the soup-sandwich pairing with Mozzarella Sandwiches and Creamy Tomato Soup. Mozzarella Sandwiches Start to finish: 3...
FALLBROOK – Area residents, including members of the Fallbrook Youth Advocacy Coalition, held rallies in six communities, Dec. 28-29, to raise awareness of the public safety risks associated with driving under the influence of alcohol, prescription and over-the-counter medications, marijuana and other drugs. The events were timed to precede New Year’s Eve celebrations and piggyback on “Drugged Driving Awareness Month” proclamations issued by the San Diego County Board of Super...
SAN DIEGO – The Laubach Literacy Council of San Diego County Inc. is seeking volunteer English as a second language tutors and is offering free tutor training for ages 18 and up. Training will be two Saturdays: Jan. 26 and Feb. 2, from 9:45 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. Both days of training are required to complete ESL Tutor Certification. The training will be held in the community room at the Linda Vista Library, 2160 Ulrich St., in San Diego. No experience is needed. Anyone who can speak English can make a difference in someone’s life...
FALLBROOK – The Foundation for Senior Care will sponsor a series of computer classes and workshops taught by volunteer computer technicians at the Crestview Estates Clubhouse, 1120 E. Mission Road. Registration is now open for January and February classes at www.foundationforseniorcare.org or at the Foundation for Senior Care, 135 S Mission Road, at the corner of Mission Road and Fig Street, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. The six classes being offered a...
FALLBROOK – Acrylic artist Joe A. Oakes will be the demonstrator Saturday, Jan. 19, at the Fallbrook Art Association meeting which begins at 8:45 a.m. At 9:15 a.m. Oakes will critique one art piece per member. The business meeting begins at 10:15 a.m., followed by Oakes’ demonstration and lunch from 10:30 a.m. to noon. The public is invited to attend. He will teach an additional workshop for those who are interested from 1-4 p.m. “Each painting is an emotional response to co...
PALA – Pala Casino Spa and Resort will continue its free events series in February that will feature the return of its popular tribute concerts on a monthly basis at 8 p.m., Friday, Feb. 15, when Mick Adams and The Stones will host guests at the "Tribute to the Stars" in the Pala Events Center. Each monthly show will be free and open to the public. The 60+ Club also will continue its free entertainment schedule at 1 p.m. Tuesdays, and the new, expanded Luis Rey's will continue... Full story
Book lovers and film nuts – the County Library has released its 2018 top checkouts, including the most popular books, audio books and DVDs of last year. If you didn’t get a chance to read, watch or listen to the library’s top popular picks in 2018, check them out this year. Remember, you can also get free e-books and e-audiobooks, and download them to your tablet and e-reader. The 2018 top checkout lists below do not include children’s books. Ready to leave 2018 behind and sta...
FALLBROOK – Gardening is a popular activity that seems to be gaining even more supporters. Statistica said that the number of people who gardened in the United States rose from around 105 million in 2008 to 118 million in 2017. Gardening can be relaxing yet physically demanding work. Gardeners who find themselves battling aches and pains after spending time in the garden may need to make a greater effort to reduce injuries and improve comfort when tilling, weeding or installin...
There is no specific timeline for winter rose care, but there are general guidelines. For the area, spring pruning should be completed around mid-February. I will provide details on that major pruning in my February column. I will be at Rose Haven Heritage Garden in Temecula Saturday, Jan. 26, from 10 a.m. to noon, to give a hands-on pruning demonstration. Those who are interested can see the end of this column for what to bring with them if they attend. Don’t jump the gun o...
QUINCY, Mass. – For anyone having trouble parting with their Christmas tree, here’s a fact to motivate them: One-third or 33 percent of U.S. home fires that begin with Christmas trees occur in January. With the potential fire hazard in mind, the National Fire Protection Association strongly encouraged everyone to remove Christmas trees from their homes promptly after the holiday season. “Christmas trees are combustible items that become increasingly flammable as they continue to dry out,” Lorraine Carli, NFPA’s vice pres...
Affordable housing must remain among the most important of our community priorities. Adequate and affordable housing is a pillar of the “pursuit of happiness” penned by Thomas Jefferson. But what do policymakers mean when they say “affordable housing?” We all love North San Diego County, but San Diego is still one of the least affordable places in which to live in California. Although we also need middle income homes, high rents are among the chief reasons for the unaffordability of housing for both middle and low income... Full story
FALLBROOK – Home renovations are big business. The home renovation resource Home Advisor states that the national average cost of remodeling multiple rooms in a home was $41,784 in 2018. While homeowners cannot change the size of rooms to save money, they can manipulate the materials used to keep expenses down. Many products on the market today are designed to replicate the look of more costly materials without the higher price tags. User-friendly DIY products also can help c...
Fair Housing Center of the Legal Aid Society Of San Diego Inc. The federal Fair Housing Act protects tenants and homebuyers from housing discrimination based on several protected classes. The protected classes are race, color, religion, sex, familial status, national origin and disability. Since 2010, the Department of Housing and Urban Development has consistently received complaints submitted by women who were denied or delayed a home loan because they were on maternity leave. See www.hud.gov/topics/fair_lending for...
North County Fire Protection District fire Chief Steve Abbott was one of the panelists at a presentation during the California Association of Local Agency Formation Commissions’ fall conference at the Tenaya Lodge near Yosemite National Park. Abbott was one of five panelists for the “LAFCO and Fire Protection Services: Synching Up Spheres, Boundaries, Contracts and Auto-Aid” presentation. The other panelists were Lakeside Fire Protection District fire Chief Don Butz, San Diego County LAFCO executive officer Keene Simonds, CAL...
TEMECULA – Residents living in and around Temecula can learn about their risk for cardiovascular disease, osteoporosis, diabetes and other chronic, serious conditions with affordable screenings by Life Line Screening. Trinity Lutheran Church of Temecula will host the community event, Monday, Jan. 28, at 30470 Pauba Road in Temecula. Screenings can check for the level of plaque buildup in arteries, related to a risk for heart disease, stroke and overall vascular health; HDL and LDL cholesterol levels; diabetes risk; bone d...
Right before Christmas, a U.S. District Court Judge in Texas ruled that former President Barack Obama’s health care law, also called “Obamacare,” was unconstitutional. What’s more, the judge didn’t just throw out the controversial provision that nearly every American is required to carry health insurance, he tossed out the entire law with its myriad provisions. “Nearly everyone would be affected in some way if the Texas judge’s ruling that the entire ACA is unconstitutional is upheld,” Larry Levitt, senior vice president...
This time of year tends to bring on more illnesses. So it’s especially important for people to pay attention if they have an elderly parent or other relative or friend who may need help facing the flu or other illnesses. Influenza, for example, is a much more serious health issue than many people realize. It’s estimated that 80,000 Americans died of influenza last flu season, over 700,000 were hospitalized and that the vast majority were elderly. Of course, as people get older, it’s not just the flu but a variety of health is...
FALLBROOK – The Fallbrook Parkinson Support group will hold their monthly meeting Friday, Jan. 25, from 10 a.m. to noon. The meeting will be held in the fellowship hall of Christ the King Lutheran Church, 1620 S. Stage Coach Lane, in Fallbrook. The meetings are held the fourth Friday of each month. Guest speaker Chris Buscher, executive director San Diego Parkinson’s Association, will discuss the “Mission statement and services provided by San Diego Parkinson’s Association for PWPD.” Buscher has proven executive level lea...
Many people start off the new year with resolutions aimed at creating a healthier version of themselves. All too often those resolutions fade away as the calendar marches through the year ahead. But what if people selected some simple solutions that could add up to big differences in the way they nourish their body and change their habits for the better? Naomi Billups, public health nutrition manager for San Diego County’s Health and Human Services Agency, offered some tips t...
USA Rugby and Pennsylvania State University’s Kayla Canett had three tries, and USA Rugby and Dartmouth University’s Lily Durbin scored once and converted five conversions as the Fallbrook girls’ rugby alumni team outdistanced the current Warriors varsity team 58-27 Saturday, Dec. 29. For the current Warriors, Nathalie Celis scored twice, and Julia Tippin and Morgan Bitner each scored a try in the losing effort that saw both varsity and junior varsity players get in on the action. Abbey Savin made three conversion kicks...
