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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FALLBROOK – After 17 years of providing gourmet dining in an artistic atmosphere, Michael Calvanese will be handing over ownership of Café des Artistes April 10. The former Village Soda Fountain, a diner-style operation, was converted to a charming, colorful café in November 2002. Before opening the Café, Calvanese – a New York native and former informational technology leader – says his only experience in the food industry was personal dining in many areas of the world. S... Full story
It's easy to say, "Well, grocery stores are doing great, what do they have to worry about?" The truth is, quite a lot. Sure, profits have continued to climb since Governor Gavin Newsom closed all non-essential businesses in the state, but for the small, independently owned grocery chain, making adjustments on the fly was and continues to be trying. Ultimately, they want to serve the community safely and responsibly as best they can, said Store Manager John Alarcon on Monday, A...
Georgia postpones primaries again because of coronavirus ATLANTA (AP) - Georgia on Thursday postponed primary elections for the second time this year because of the coronavirus, pushing back primaries scheduled for May to June. The move came a day after New Jersey and Virginia joined at least 15 other states in delaying their primaries amid the coronavirus pandemic so election officials can make preparations to address public health concerns and deal with a poll worker... Full story
SAN DIEGO (CNS) - A lawsuit filed on behalf of the families of four Miramar-based Marines killed in a 2018 helicopter crash in Imperial County alleges two companies that manufacture and supply helicopter components are responsible for a defective part that was instrumental to the fatal wreck. The lawsuit filed in Pennsylvania state court alleges the root cause of the April 3, 2018, crash during a flight exercise near El Centro was the failure of a component part manufactured,...
REBECCA BOONE Associated Press BOISE, Idaho (AP) - They are two disasters that require opposite responses: To save lives and reduce the spread of COVID-19, people are being told to remain isolated. But in a wildfire, thousands of firefighters must work in close quarters for weeks at a time. Wildfires have already broken out in Texas and Florida, and agencies are scrambling to finish plans for a new approach. They are considering waivers for some training requirements to...
WILL WEISSERT, ALEXANDRA JAFFE and BILL BARROW Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Joe Biden on Thursday unveiled plans to expand eligibility for Medicare and forgive college debt for millions of Americans, as the former vice president begins courting progressives who lost their leader when Bernie Sanders left the presidential race. Biden's swift move to shore up his left flank underscores the difficult choice many progressives were left after Sanders abandoned his presidential bid: Side with the more centrist former vice p...
MICHELLE R. SMITH, CHRISTOPHER RUGABER and MARINA VILLENEUVE Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — A staggering 16.8 million Americans lost their jobs in just three weeks in a measure of how fast the coronavirus has brought world economies to their knees. Meanwhile, religious leaders around the globe Thursday urged people to celebrate Good Friday and Easter from the safety of their homes. Governments warned that the hard-won gains against the scourge must not be jeopardized by relaxing social distancing over the holiday weekend. A...
The Associated Press A staggering 16.8 million Americans have been thrown onto the unemployment rolls in just three weeks, underscoring the terrifying speed with which the coronavirus outbreak has brought world economies to a near standstill. Meanwhile, a spike in deaths in Britain and New York and surges of reported new infections in Japan and India's congested cities make it clear that the struggle is far from over. British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has been moved out of intensive care, where he was treated for three... Full story
JILL LAWLESS and PAN PYLAS Associated Press LONDON (AP) — British Prime Minister Boris Johnson was moved out of intensive care Thursday at the London hospital where he is being treated for the new coronavirus, as his government told Britons to prepare for several more weeks in lockdown. Johnson had been in the ICU at St. Thomas' Hospital since Monday after his symptoms of COVID-19 worsened. Johnson's office said he was "moved this evening from intensive care back to the ward, where he will receive close monitoring during the...
SAN DIEGO (CNS) - Scripps Health today announced the launch of the fastest available point-of-care test for detecting the coronavirus at its five hospital campuses in San Diego County. The test, which will be used to screen for COVID-19 in hospitalized patients requiring quick diagnostic turnaround, can deliver a positive result in as little as five minutes and a negative result in 13 minutes, a hospital statement said. The diagnostic tool received emergency-use authorization from the Food and Drug Administration on March 27.... Full story
Michael Biesecker The Associated Press After the first alarms sounded in early January that an outbreak of a novel coronavirus in China might ignite a global pandemic, the Trump administration squandered nearly two months that could have been used to bolster the federal stockpile of critically needed medical supplies and equipment. A review of federal purchasing contracts by The Associated Press shows federal agencies largely waited until mid-March to begin placing bulk orders of N95 respirator masks, mechanical ventilators...
Lisa Mascaro AP Congressional Correspondent Congressional leaders are jolting ahead with another coronavirus rescue package as President Donald Trump indicated that Americans will need more aid during the stark pandemic and economic shutdown. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said another $1 trillion is needed, beyond the just-passed $2.2 trillion effort. She wants another round of direct payments to Americans and more money for companies to keep making payroll. Senate Majority...
Marina Villeneuve and Lori Hinnant The Associated Press New York City's death toll from the coronavirus eclipsed the number of those killed at the World Trade Center on 9/11, health officials said Tuesday, April 7. In Britain, Prime Minister Boris Johnson was in intensive care with the virus. At least 3,202 people have died in New York from COVID-19, according to the count released by the city. The deadliest terror attack on U.S. soil killed 2,753 people in the city and 2,977...
On March 28, commercial and residential real estate was added to the list of essential businesses in California. For many homeowners and potential home buyers there was a joint sigh of relief. For sellers, who had already listed their homes for sale, it meant they could continue to move forward with their goal. Selling a home is much more than just deciding one day to post a sign in your yard and hope for the best. Sellers arrive at the decision either because a life... Full story
FALLBROOK – The Fallbrook Animal Sanctuary – this village's very own refuge for homeless dogs and cats – is struggling with the new reality its crew of volunteers finds itself in. Forced to close its doors to the public and to limit the number of volunteers taking care of the animals at any one time, the sanctuary is being helped out tremendously by big-hearted Fallbrook residents who have stepped up to provide foster homes for many of the dogs and cats in its care. These wond...
It’s still far too early to tell what impact the coronavirus pandemic will have on the housing market. If the crisis is over quickly, if we’re successful at “flattening the curve” and life gets back to normal, the market should pick up where it left off. But if efforts to slow the spread of the virus are unsuccessful and the governor or local entities are forced to keep us in our homes for many more months to stop more people from getting sick and even dying, that could be a different story. For now, local realtors and rea...
For the first time in over a week, no COVID-19 deaths were reported in San Diego April 5, but cases jumped to over 1,400 the County Health and Human Services Agency announced April 6. The number of local COVID-19 deaths remains at 19 and the age range is between 25 and 98 years of age. Fifteen people who have died were men and four were women. “While we’re happy to see no deaths reported in the past day, it does not mean we won’t see additional COVID-19 fatalities. Deaths are often a lagging indicator,” said Eric McDonal... Full story
FALLBROOK – A car accident on South Mission Sunday morning, April 5, caused considerable devastation, knocking down two Quercus "Holly Oak" trees and damaging irrigation, ground cover and surrounding plant material. The nonprofit, Fallbrook Beautification Alliance, which has assumed responsibility for maintaining the medians, as well as other parks and memorials in and around Fallbrook, was made aware of the accident, and is working with the CHP to gather details on the d... Full story
News has been quite bleak lately. Stores have been cleaned out of toilet paper, and people are stuck inside their homes trying to avoid coming into contact with an invisible, deadly enemy. So, Sunday morning was, for friends and family of John Blatchley, perhaps a welcome reprieve from the doom and gloom. That's because Mr. Blatchley, a longtime Fallbrook resident, was celebrating his 100th birthday. He, his wife and other family members waited on their front lawn for friends...
FALLBROOK – The Los Jilgueros- Preserve parking lot has been closed until further notice, effective April 4. The Fallbrook Land Conservancy has been contacted by the Sheriff's Department and informed that vehicles parked with the intent to access any preserve may be cited for violation of the health order. The staff at FLC is doing its best to comply with County regulations and protect the community. The staff encourages all community members to educate themselves on c... Full story
The Great Recession was devastating for local governments. County and city governments cut slashed budgets for things like parks. School districts laid off teachers and sent class sizes skyrocketing. And the recovery didn’t come quickly or smoothly. It took years. And finally, local governments in the last few years have mostly been able to return to their pre-recession spending levels. But now, whatever we end up calling this current pandemic-linked financial crisis, it could wreak the same amount of damage as the p...
California public schools are to remain closed through the end of the school year, state officials announced April 1. Gov. Gavin Newsom and Tony Thurmond, state superintendent of public instruction, had repeatedly suggested that schools may need to be shut down at least until the fall, before the governor made the announcement. Newsom said Monday, April 6, that it’s too early to tell if school closures may extend into the fall if the coronavirus turns out to be seasonal, and there is a resurgence in cases later this year. T... Full story
Kate Schwartz Special to Village News As people emerge from their collective state of shock over the past weeks, trying to process the sudden loss of their usual sense of safety and security. One Health Initiative, by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, offered an explanation. The cause could lie in the way the human species treats and exploits other species. Recent disruptions in environmental conditions and habitats, as well as animal exploitation, provide new opportunities for diseases to be passed from animal...
ESCONDIDO (CNS) – A 250-bed federal field hospital is planned for Palomar Medical Center, San Diego County health officials announced April 5. The "hospital within a hospital'' will be installed on the 10th and 11th floors of the Escondido facility as a fully functioning hospital and will add to the capacity of beds needed in the fight against the coronavirus pandemic, officials said. "The facility will be used for those in our community who need it the most,'' Dr. Nick Y...
FALLBROOK – The Angel Shop had an awesome display of Easter bunnies, Easter baskets and all the items for children to celebrate the holiday. The committee of Mona Castro, Linda Heyser and Marilyn Wertz had worked hard pricing items that had been donated by their generous community throughout the year. However, the shop has been closed, in accordance with COVID -19 regulations. So, what to do with all those donations? A hasty decision was made by the Angel Society Board of D...
