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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Temecula Valley Unified School District Superintendent Tim Ritter will retire later this year, it was announced at Tuesday night's school board meeting. The board received Ritter's retirement notice in closed session, and moved to appoint Jodi McClay, Temecula Valley Unified's current deputy superintendent, to fill Ritter's position, according to TVUSD spokeswoman Laura Boss. Ritter has served as superintendent since 2010. “We want to first thank Mr. Ritter for his nineteen y... Full story
LOS ANGELES (AP) — A series of changes in California meant to boost voter turnout and smooth its new Super Tuesday primary election led to a surge in last-minute voters, computer problems and short-staffing that appeared to catch elections officials by surprise, triggering scathing criticism Wednesday. Long lines, sluggish computer connections and general confusion plagued polling places statewide — raising serious questions about the ability of the most populous state to handle November's general election, when millions mor... Full story
LOS ANGELES (AP) — California's first coronavirus fatality — an elderly patient who apparently contracted the illness on a cruise — prompted the governor Wednesday to declare a statewide emergency as six new cases, including a medical screener at Los Angeles International Airport, were confirmed. The measure made California the third U.S. state to declare a state of emergency. Washington and Florida are the other two. The state currently has 53 confirmed cases of coronavirus. Gov. Gavin Newsom said the emergency procl... Full story
WEDNESDAY March 4, 2020 UPDATE: As of noon. with 100% of the ballots counted, Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders is the clear winner of the California primary. Proposition 13 lost in San Diego County as well as statewide. Measure A, which would have required voter approval for amendments to the San Diego County general plan, failed with 51% voting aainst. Measure B, which would have authorized changes to the general plan to allow the Newland Sierra housing development to be constructed north of Escondido, also f...
CHICAGO (AP) — Having food stamps offers Richard Butler a stability he's rarely known in his 25 years. He was in state custody at age 2, spent his teen years at a Chicago boys' home and jail for burglary, and has since struggled to find a permanent home. The $194 deposited monthly on his benefits card buys fresh produce and meat. "It means the world to me," said Butler, who shares a one-bedroom apartment with two others. "We can go without a lot of things, like phones and music. We can't go without eating." But that s... Full story
ALTERED EXPECTATIONS: General Electric Co. General Electric believes the viral outbreak could have a negative impact of about $300 million to $500 million on its first-quarter industrial free cash flow. Operating profit for the period could be hurt by about $200 million to $300 million. GE said that the expectations are incorporated into its full-year 2020 outlook. Major corporations like Apple, Microsoft and Visa have already cut expectations. RATIONING: Kroger Co., the nation's biggest independent grocer, is placing limits... Full story
WASHINGTON (AP) — Joe Biden's surprise victories on Super Tuesday were powered by Democratic voters who broke his way just days before casting their ballots — a wave of late momentum that scrambled the race in a matter of hours. The late deciders helped Biden win Massachusetts, Minnesota, North Carolina, Texas and Virginia, among several other states. In some states, they made up roughly half of all voters, according to AP VoteCast surveys of voters in eight state primaries. And the surveys show they lined up behind the for... Full story
WASHINGTON (AP) — New York billionaire Mike Bloomberg suspended his presidential campaign and Massachusetts Sen. Elizabeth Warren was reassessing her candidacy Wednesday as the winnowing process in the Democrats' 2020 nomination fight lurched forward after a consequential Super Tuesday. Bloomberg quit the race just over 100 days after he got in despite pouring more than $500 million of his personal fortune into his campaign. The massive investment netted him a win in American Samoa. Bloomberg joined Amy Klobuchar, Pete B... Full story
UPDATE: Wednesday, March 4, at 8 a.m. Special Election – Ca. Senate 28th District Melissa Melendez – 41.5% Anna Nevenic – 2.9% Elizabeth Romero – 21.7% John Schwab – 13.4% Joy Silver – 20.6% Riverside County Supervisors District 1 Kevin Jefferies (I) – 53.4% Debbie Walsh – 23.6% Melissa Bourbonnais – 23.0% District 3 Chuck Washington (I) – 57.3% Joe Scarafone – 12.8% Courtney Sheehan – 12.8% Mike Juarez – 9.1% Edison Gomez-Krauss – 8.0% California Assembly 42nd District Chad... Full story
Edward Jones financial advisor Brian Schrock FALLBROOK – International Women's Day 2020 is observed March 8. This special day celebrates the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women. Yet, women still face gender barriers as they seek to achieve their financial goals. How can you address these challenges? To begin with, you need to be aware of what you're up against. The wage gap between men and women has closed somewhat, but it hasn't disappeared. F... Full story
FALLBROOK – A new smartphone app has launched exclusively in San Diego County. The app, Interpreter Marketplace, was created locally and addresses the language barrier issue seen daily throughout the county. It allows individuals, as well as businesses, to book foreign language or American Sign Language interpreters who will travel right to them for their language needs. Every day, throughout San Diego County, individuals need interpreters for immigration hearings, doctor appointments, weddings and endless other personal m... Full story
FALLBROOK - The Fallbrook Chamber of Commerce is holding the following events in March. March 9 – Educational Seminar: Safeguarding Your Business; 5:30 p.m. March 12 – SunUpper at the Pink Pineapple Boutique; 8 a.m. March 18 – SunDowner at Fallbrook Senior Center; 5:30 p.m. March 19 – Women in Networking event: Tour of Finch Frolic Gardens; 9:30 a.m. March 27 – Lunch Mob at Trupiano’s Italian Bistro; Noon Call the Fallbrook Chamber of Commerce for more details on any of these events at (760) 728-5845. Submitted by Fallbroo... Full story
FALLBROOK – Fallbrook Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1924 Auxiliary raises funds to support local veterans and projects. Their next event is a St. Patrick's dinner of corned beef and cabbage to be held March 13. All are welcome to come and enjoy, 1175 S. Old Stage Road. For more than 100 years, the Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary has been fulfilling its original objectives by supporting the Veterans of Foreign Wars, serving veterans, service members and their families and s... Full story
FALLBROOK – The Fallbrook Gem and Mineral Society presents their annual Rough N' Cut, March 21, from 1-4 p.m. at 123 W. Alvarado St. in Fallbrook. With free parking and admission, this event is not to be missed. Visitors can dive into the world of rough rocks with local miners and gem experts. Everyone is welcome to shop for rough stones, yard rocks, lapidary materials, slabs, mineral specimens, crystals, gemstones and much more. Silent auctions will continue throughout the e... Full story
FALLBROOK — The American Red Cross urged the public to join its lifesaving mission by giving blood or platelets this March in celebration of Red Cross Month. Donors of all blood types, especially type O, are urgently needed to help ensure blood is available for patients this spring. The Fallbrook Library, 124 S. Mission Road, will host a blood donation opportunity Tuesday, March 10, from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Every day, thousands of patients depend on blood donations to help save their lives – patients like Heath Cornford wh... Full story
FALLBROOK – The Fallbrook Newcomers Club will host their March coffee meeting Thursday, March 12, at 9:30 a.m. at Christ the King Lutheran Church, 1620 S. Stage Coach Lane, in Fallbrook. All new residents of Fallbrook, Bonsall, Rainbow and De Luz are invited to attend, meet other new residents and find out more about the Newcomers Club and what social activities are offered. The March meeting will welcome a representative from the San Diego Parks and Recreation Department who will make a presentation on the planned San L... Full story
FALLBROOK – Several ladies will compete in the Miss Fallbrook and Miss Teen Fallbrook Scholarship Pageant April 4, at the Bob Burton Center for Performing Arts at Fallbrook High School. The show will begin at 6 p.m. with doors opening at 5:30 p.m. Tickets may be purchased before April 1 from the contestants for $15. Tickets will only be available for purchase at the venue for $20 cash after April 1. For more information on the pageant, contact Sherri Trombetta at [email protected] or contact any Fallbrook Villa... Full story
FALLBROOK – The Fallbrook High vocal music department brings “An Evening of Song,” Thursday, March 5, at 7 p.m. at the Bob Burton Center of Performing Arts at the high school. The classical concert will feature the Warrior choir singing songs such as “Mangwani Mpulele,” a Zulu folk song, arranged by Lana Walters. It also features the Madrigals advanced vocal ensemble singing selections such as “Garden of My Own,” a calming ballad, arranged by Daniel Kallman. Soloists include senior Roseline Sanchez, singing “Chi Voul La... Full story
FALLBROOK – Writers Read at Fallbrook Library, a free monthly event, will celebrate Women’s History Month 2020 with an open mic reading of poetry and prose Tuesday, March 10, from 6-7:45 p.m. The reading will feature local poets Kathy O’Fallon and Penny Perry. Members of the community are invited to share their favorite celebrations of women in the form of creative writing. First receiving congressional designation in 1987, Women’s History Month is honored by schools, libraries and other institutions across the country with c... Full story
WASHINGTON – U.S. Secretary of Transportation Elaine L. Chao announced the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Highway Administration will award $653.2 million in emergency relief funds to help 37 states, as well as Washington, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands, make repairs to roads and bridges damaged by storms, floods, mudslides and other unexpected events. “This $653 million in federal funding will help communities repair their transportation infrastructure damaged by recent natural disasters,” U.S. Transpo...
