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FALLBROOK – Being self-employed has some benefits: You get to choose your own hours; you don't have to count "vacation days" and you'll never worry about getting downsized. On the other hand, you're truly on your own – there's no employer-sponsored retirement plan and no benefits package. So, if you've recently started a business or become a "gig worker," possibly due to the COVID-19 pandemic, what can you do to get on the road to financial security? There are several ste...
SAN DIEGO (CNS) - Moderate winds amid dry and hot conditions will increase the risk of wildfires today in the San Diego County mountains and deserts, according to the National Weather Service. Winds out of the west will be light in the morning, but will increase to 15-20 mph in both areas Wednesday afternoon, with gusts potentially reaching 30 mph, forecasters said. Daytime humidity will drop to around 10-15 percent Wednesday afternoon. The dry and windy conditions are... Full story
SAN DIEGO - Scripps Health announced today that some patient information was acquired during last month's ransomware attack, with the investigation ongoing into the full scope of the data breach. In a statement, the San Diego-based healthcare system said an ``unauthorized person'' gained access to Scripps' network and while the individual did not access Epic, Scripps' electronic medical record application, ``health information and personal financial information was acquired th...
SAN DIEGO (CNS) - Citing a commitment to better meeting the diverse needs of the communities it serves, the San Diego Police Department today released a new set of policies guiding officer interactions with transgender and gender-nonbinary people. ``Historically, many members of our LGBTQ community -- particularly those who identify as transgender or nonbinary -- have not been recognized or respected for who they are,'' Mayor Todd Gloria said in a statement. ``That changes with this procedure. This is a much-needed and...
SAN DIEGO - One person was killed and four suffered serious injuries early this morning in a wrong-way crash on Interstate 5 in the Carmel Valley area, according to a media report. The crash was reported shortly before 12:50 a.m. on southbound I-5 at Carmel Valley Road, near state Route 56, according to the California Highway Patrol. A white sedan, which was heading northbound on the southbound highway, crashed head-on into a silver vehicle and also struck a black pickup, 10News reported. Arriving paramedics reported that...
BONSALL - A pedestrian -- possibly a hit-and-run victim -- was found dead today alongside Interstate 15 in the northern reaches of San Diego County. The fatality north of Old Highway 395 in Bonsall was reported about 10:45 a.m., according to the California Highway Patrol. Emergency personnel arrived to find the pedestrian lying face down on the western shoulder of the freeway, the CHP reported. Paramedics pronounced the man, whose name was not immediately available, dead at the scene. Investigators believed the victim may...
ESCONDIDO (CNS) - An emergency response team from the San Diego Humane Society rescued a horse today after it had gone down inside a trailer. The driver of the horse trailer was traveling on Interstate 15 Saturday afternoon when the divider inside the trailer went down with three horses inside, according to Nina Thompson of the San Diego Humane Society. The owner of the horses pulled off the freeway and into a parking lot in the 1000 block of El Norte Parkway. The owner was able to get two horses up, but the third horse -- a...
PALM SPRINGS - The Palm Springs Air Museum will honor the sacrifices of the nation's fallen soldiers this Memorial Day weekend with an air fair that will include 3,000 red and white carnations dropped from aircraft. The annual Flower Drop and Air Fair will get underway Sunday and Monday at 10 a.m. each day, with the traditional flower drop set for around 2 p.m on both days. The event will also feature flight exhibitions, live music, and food. Organizers have also planned a spe... Full story
At 10:45 am the North County Fire Protection District reported that the Rainbow Fire forward rate of spread had been stopped. Crews will remain on scene to perform mop-up. Multiple agencies including aircraft en route to fight Rainbow fire At 9:45 am this morning a vegetation fire started in the 3000 block of Rainbow Valley Boulevard in Rainbowin. North County Fire Protection District PIO John Choi says is holding at 1/4 acre. "1/4 acre fire mid-slope making a run. Cal Fire... Full story
SAN DIEGO (CNS) - Law enforcement officers in San Diego County and around the state will be out in force over the Memorial Day weekend, beginning tonight, on the lookout for motorists driving while impaired or violating other traffic laws. The "maximum enforcement period" will begin at 6 p.m. Friday and will continue through 11:59 p.m. Monday, according to the California Highway Patrol. "Officers will be watching carefully for distracted drivers and those who are impaired by...
FALLBROOK – On Friday, May 28, at approximately 10:44 a.m., the California Highway Patrol received a medical aid call of a male lying face down on the right shoulder of I-15 southbound, north of Old Highway 395. The CHP and the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection responded to the scene. An adult male was located on the right shoulder and emergency personnel immediately performed medical aid on the male. Unfortunately, the male was pronounced deceased at the scene. For reasons that are still under i... Full story
SACRAMENTO – Memorial Day is the traditional start to the summer travel season, and this weekend California’s roadways will likely be bustling with activity. To help ensure the safety of motorists throughout the holiday, the California Highway Patrol will conduct a Maximum Enforcement Period. The Memorial Day MEP will run from 6 p.m. Friday, May 28, to 11:59 p.m. Monday, May 31, and focus on properly using seat belts. During the MEP, all available CHP officers will be out enforcing traffic safety laws throughout the sta... Full story
BONSALL – The staff at Bonsall Unified School District has been working with consultant Eric Hall and Associates to develop a Facilities Master Plan. Some aspects of the plan include, but are not limited to, demographics, enrollment and projections, facilities maintenance, safety and security, and educational specifications which describe the requirements and type of schools we wish to develop in the future. Prior to board approval of the plan, the BUSD school board is seeking community input. The community is encouraged t...
A drugged driver who caused a multi-vehicle crash on Interstate 15 in Temecula that killed a Murrieta woman pleaded guilty Thursday, May 27, to second-degree murder. Javier Caldera, 27, of Auburn, Washington, also pleaded guilty to felony charges of driving under the influence of drugs, reckless driving and hit-and-run with sentence-enhancing great bodily injury allegations, as part of a plea agreement with the Riverside County District Attorney's Office in which no charges...
When the pandemic first began, many local residents started working on large home improvement and beautification projects to occupy their time. Among these residents was Nicole Benitez, the creator of a Disneyland-inspired chicken coop for her chickens to enjoy. Benitez works as a talent agent out of Los Angeles and, last year, work came to a halt in Hollywood because of COVID-19. She was eager to begin a new, productive project to distract her from the pandemic, and this...
The Chinese regime denied on Monday, May 24, that lab staff in Wuhan were infected with COVID-19 before the pandemic, in response to a question about a WSJ report. On May 23, the Wall Street Journal reported on an undisclosed U.S. intelligence report about three researchers at the Wuhan Institute of Virology who sought hospital care with COVID-19-like symptoms in November 2019 –one month before the onset of the “patient zero” identified by the CCP regime. The regime asserted again that the CCP virus originated outside China....
The Department of Justice seized $90,000 from a Utah man who sold footage of Ashli Babbitt being shot during the Jan. 6 Capitol breach, according to court filings filed by federal prosecutors. John Earle Sullivan, a political activist who reportedly attended Black Lives Matter protests last year and who allegedly agitated rioters inside the Capitol, was also charged with new weapons charges, according to the documents unsealed last week. So far, more than 400 people have been charged in connection to the breach, which...
No UC school will be allowed to use the SAT and ACT tests in admissions, after a California judge ruled they would disadvantage low-income students and students with disabilities. Standardized tests are returning to the nation's schools this spring, but millions of students will face shorter exams that carry lower stakes, and most families are being given the option to forgo testing entirely. With new flexibility from the Biden administration, states are adopting a patchwork...
SAN DIEGO – As people continue to balance work, school, and daily living at home, or are employed in the office or out in the field, it is critical that homes and workplaces are electrically safe, secure, and efficient. The National Fire Protection Association actively supports National Electrical Safety Month, an annual campaign sponsored by Electrical Safety Foundation International, which raises awareness of potential home electrical hazards, the importance of electrical fire safety, and the safety of electrical and n...
SAN DIEGO COUNTY – Carlsbad Oceanside Art League will be hosting their annual open show on Aug. 4 to Sept. 5. The non-profit organization is currently looking for artists from all over San Diego County to participate in the show. The deadline for entries is July 10. For more information or to enter the show, go to ONLINEJURIEDSHOWS.COM. The winner will be awarded $2,300. Submitted by the Carlsbad Oceanside Art League....
VISTA – North County Aviculturists, a club for pet bird owners and breeders, presents Jack Pine of YouTube’s HiRedBird. He will speak on force-free aviculture. The Zoom meeting will take place on Saturday, June 5 at 5 p.m. for the business meeting and 5:30 p.m. for the regular meeting. This meeting is available to members at no cost, but if nonmembers would like to attend, they can go to www.ncabirdclub.com or send an email to [email protected] for instructions. Submitted by North County Aviculturists....
FALLBROOK – Charles E. Swisher Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1924 will be holding its annual Memorial Day Ceremony on Monday, May 31 at the Fallbrook Masonic Cemetery, 1177 Santa Margarita Drive. The ceremony will begin at 11 a.m. and is open to the public. The ceremony will include Sean Daley reciting his 2020-2021 winning Voice of Democracy essay and Honorary Guest Speaker Retired U.S. Marine Corps Brigadier General Edward Langston. The Fallbrook Garden Club will once again be generously providing flowers for attendees t...