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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Indoor air quality has become a big issue as homes and buildings become more energy efficient. Sealing air leaks from windows, doors and attics keeps indoor temperatures more consistent and saves money on utilities — but it also traps toxins and odors, allowing them to build up over time. Even if you do not suffer from extreme chemical sensitivity, it is a good idea to consider the sources of indoor pollution that can contribute to allergies, sleep problems and a constant low-level assault on your immune system. Children a... Full story
The San Diego County Water Authority heard an update on the status of the Carlsbad desalination project and on the implementation of the SDCWA’s 2006 Desalination Action Plan during the CWA board’s Water Planning Committee meeting January 24 and what is a new obstacle for the Carlsbad plant may allow for better planning when the Camp Pendleton facility is ready to be designed. The CWA’s Urban Water Management Plan calls for 56,000 acre feet per year of desalinated water by 2011 and 89,600 annual acre feet by 2030. The 2006...
Fire-retardant gel has helped save significant numbers of homes in the path of past wildfires, and on January 25 the county’s Task Force on Fire Protection and Emergency Medical Services discussed whether to pursue legislation to provide incentives for homeowners to purchase such fire gels. “I don’t have any predisposed opinion,” said County Supervisor Dianne Jacob, who is also the chair of the Task Force on Fire Protection and Emergency Medical Services. Jacob noted that a homeowner could buy those gels for between $300 an...
SACRAMENTO — Each year thousands of computers, monitors, televisions and other electronic items are replaced in California. The California Integrated Waste Management Board (CIWMB) wants to remind consumers that it is illegal to throw away old television sets and computer monitors because of the hazardous materials they contain. Instead, consumers must recycle these items at an electronic waste recycling location. “eRecycling is a great way to help protect California’s residents and keep our environment safe from harmful mate... Full story
SAN DIEGO — Hallmark Communities, a builder with more than 20 years of experience, will hold a seminar, “Rebuilding – What You Need to Know,” on Tuesday, February 12, in order to share their expertise with area residents looking for optimal rebuild solutions after the 2007 fires. The company, which built homes for more than 50 families following the 2003 Cedar Fire, will hold the 90-minute seminar at the Fallbrook Community Center, 341 Heald Lane, beginning at 6 p.m. Reservations for the seminars may be made by calling...
Ken Kalbfell was selected to fill a vacancy on the Fallbrook Airpark Advisory Committee. A 5-0 San Diego County Board of Supervisors vote January 29 placed Kalbfell on the committee to replace Joe Fedorchak on the five-member advisory committee. Kalbfell’s term will expire on January 3, 2011, although he may be reappointed. “I’m pleased to be able to serve and help the community,” Kalbfell said. Kalbfell moved from Carlsbad to the Rolling Hills Estates area of Fallbrook three years ago. He is a San Diego native who graduat...
With gas prices soaring, drivers everywhere are feeling the pinch at the pump. However, there are a number of things drivers can do to help improve their car’s fuel efficiency. Consider these six tips from the car-care experts at 3M to maximize a car’s performance. 1. Check the tire pressure. Improperly inflated tires can greatly reduce fuel economy, so make sure the tires are inflated to the manufacturer’s recommended pressure level. The right tire pressure will provide drivers with a safer ride and help reduce wear on th...
The Fallbrook Republican Women’s Club is excited to present Mark Moccia as their guest speaker. Moccia has been a US Border Patrol Agent for more than 18 years and is now a senior agent at the Murrieta patrol station. He will speak about recent changes in the agency as well as its history. The club will meet on Friday, February 8, at the Fallbrook Golf Course at 2757 Gird Road. The meeting will start at 9:30 a.m. and will cost $15 per person. Brunch is provided with a paid ticket.... Full story
Being a book lover from as early on as she could remember, it was only natural that Violet Hulit would become a volunteer at the Bottom Shelf Bookstore, the used-book shop operated by the Friends of the Fallbrook Library to raise money for a new community library. “As a child, I loved reading books,” said Hulit. “My grandmother tried to teach me how to crochet and knit, and after one summer, she told my mother, ‘Don’t try to teach Violet anything – just put a book in her hand...
