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Also serving the communities of De Luz, Rainbow, Camp Pendleton, Pala and Pauma
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For brevity, I will refer to the subject letter’s author as “you” and will not comment on its Trumpisms. You say: "Black Lives Matter thugs” have extorted billions of dollars from hapless businesses. Briefly, that’s ludicrous. You may want to believe otherwise, but the social justice reform movement is widely popular today, not only here but in other developed countries as well. You can get an idea of its broad scope here: “Companies Taking A Public Stand In The Wake Of George Floyd’s Death” (Forbes (6/04/2020). Th... Full story
In the late 1800s, the federal government granted San Luis Rey River water rights to the cities of Vista and Escondido, depriving local tribes of water they had used for thousands of years. In essence, allocating the water rights twice. According to Bo Mazzetti, Rincon Tribal Chairman, “The cattle were dying. The Trees were dying.” In the 1960s the tribes sued, leading to a final settlement that was eventually agreed upon 50 years later. As a member of the Escondido City Cou... Full story
Remodeling your bathroom can be a great investment. It immediately makes your home more usable and enjoyable, and in the long term, an upgrade could increase your home's value by thousands of dollars. And a remodel doesn't have to be a time-consuming or costly event. There are quite a few small, low-cost projects that can offer a big impact. Thinking about updating a bathroom? Here are a few projects you might want to consider. Improve the lighting Sometimes changing out a... Full story
I want to thank you for the excellent coverage you provided to our community when the key message of Memorial Day was observed at our local Fallbrook cemetery. This is as it should be for it affords men, women and children a time to be reminded that the blessings of freedom Americans enjoy throughout the world have been paid for by the sacrifice of the lives of millions of men and women who fought and died so that freedom might continue to prosper. Likewise, thank you for the clear and thorough descriptions you have provided... Full story
Last week I wrote about questions and how important it is for sellers and buyers to be fully informed and the best way to do that is to ask questions. So, what about responses? How should a seller or buyer respond, when asked a question or finding themselves in an unexpected situation? My mind works in funny ways. It almost never turns off, and songs, yes songs, often pop into my mind when life happens. Mostly they’re great songs like “Morning Has Broken,” when I see a beaut... Full story
Publisher’s Note: I am using this piece below as a response to those who have written to me that CRT is not being taught in schools and that it’s another conspiracy theory. My response to them was “It’s another conspiracy theory until you figure out that it’s not.” Critical Race Theory is real and now the NEA has decided to proudly fight for it with their $350,000 annual budget. I believe they are out of step with many of their members as they have been for decades. I’ve obser... Full story
In last week’s op-ed, I talked about SANDAG’s latest proposal for a ‘road charge.’ For those who didn’t read it, this would be a set price all San Diegans are charged for every mile traveled within the state of California. The money would then be used to pay for public transportation. While I believe public transportation has its place, I’m completely against a per-mile road charge and continuing to add taxes to San Diegans. But the question has come up, “If you were in charge, where would you want to see transportation money... Full story
My “Porch Pirates” measure, SB358, has been approved by the Assembly Public Safety Committee. The increase in Californians ordering more food, medicine‚ and other products for home delivery has unfortunately been accompanied with a rise in thefts of those items. So-called ‘Porch Pirates’ often follow delivery trucks throughout a neighborhood and commit multiple thefts in the same day. Allowing judges to impose up to a year, rather than just six months, in jail should be an effective deterrent. SB 549 - Makes social workers e... Full story
Having just celebrated the Fourth of July, let's pause to remember there was a reason the founders of our country chose to place the following amendment first among those in the Bill of Rights. Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the government for a redress of grievances. So many of... Full story
My fiancé had a massage from Craig Lozzi at Transcendent Touch that profoundly influenced her spiritual awareness. The massage was a gift from me, and when she came home telling me about the shift in consciousness she had, I was so happy that she had a good experience...yet I'm ashamed to admit I also would not allow myself to accept how profound whatever had happened was. I'm writing this review because I moved from unbelief to unreserved acceptance after having my own massage with Craig. Around the same time my fiancé h... Full story
VISTA – Soroptimist International of Vista and North County Inland held its Installation of Officers at a potluck brunch held outdoors on Saturday, June 26, 2021 at a member's home in Vista. This year's theme was "Traveling the Soroptimist World," reflecting the international reach of Soroptimist as well as the fact that incoming president Melinda Jarrell owns her own travel agency, Winner Destinations. The club is celebrating Soroptimist's 100th year since the organization w...
On May 11, 2021, the world lost a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend when Carol Ann Gaynor of Fallbrook passed away peacefully. She was 85 years old. Carol was the only child of Charles Froehler and Virginia Strong. Born in New York and graduated from Conaty High School, Los Angeles, she attended Mt. St. Mary's University, Bel Air. She married Patrick Gaynor in 1972 and they raised daughters Mary, Catherine and Regina in Fountain Valley. Carol... Full story
The clock is ticking for proponents to gather signatures to recall Diane Summers, board president of the Fallbrook Union High School District. They have until Sept. 23 to gather 5,562 signatures of district voters. Sherry Weishaar, a spokesman for reclaimfbschools.com, said the first event to gather signatures will be a drive-through signing at the Fallbrook Library on Saturday, July 17, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Other events will be posted on the web page when finalized. “As of now we are not allowed tables at most of the grocery s... Full story
FALLBROOK – The Fallbrook Public Utility District Board of Directors approved its 2021-22 fiscal-year budget at the June 28 board meeting. The total approved budget is $47.3 million, substantially lower than last year's $66.8 million budget due to completion of construction of the district's new local water project. One component of the budget, the $31.4 million operations budget, is 1.5% higher than the prior year's. The operating costs would have increased much more, but the district was able to reduce the impact of r... Full story
On Tuesday, June 29, John Barous and his daughter, Helena Barous, returned to their car after a shopping trip to find that her new laptop had been stolen. In 2003, John Barous and his wife Lucia Barous traveled to Fallbrook and decided that someday, they would move here and start a family. Lucia got pregnant with their daughter Helena, but Lucia suffered a fatal brain aneurysm and Helena was born premature. “Fallbrook is where we wanted to come and raise our family together,” said John. “So, my daughter Helena and I moved... Full story
FALLBROOK – Estancia Senior Living in Fallbrook is proud to announce it will open its doors for senior living with supportive care and memory care in July. The community is excited to host an Open House on Wednesday, July 14 from 3-6 p.m. This event will be the last opportunity to take advantage of pre-open Charter Resident savings and benefits. The public is invited to meet the Estancia team, take a tour, and learn more about what the community will offer local seniors. Enjoy... Full story
The county's vector control benefit assessment will remain at $8.37 per benefit unit. The San Diego County Board of Supervisors, whose members are also the board of the county's Vector Control District, voted 5-0 June 30 to approve the engineer's report and to retain the annual $8.37 assessment. The assessment is in addition to a service charge which remains at $3.00 for the coastal region and $2.28 for the suburban and rural regions. Both the vector control benefit assessment and the service charge are placed on the...
FALLBROOK – The Fallbrook Public Utility District’s annual Consumer Confidence Report, or CCR, contains detailed information on water quality tests performed in 2020. These sampling tests ensure that the district’s water meets regulatory standards. FPUD’s tap water met or exceeded all state and federal requirements this year, as in years past. The CCR became available recently on the district’s website at https://www.fpud.com/ccr. It will also be available at the Fallbrook Library, Fallbrook Community Center and at the distri...
In 2014, it was estimated that 5.4 million Americans have Alzheimer's disease, a severe form of dementia, and hundreds of thousands more may suffer from an often misdiagnosed subtype called "hippocampal sparing" Alzheimer's, according to recent findings.1,2 The most recent data suggests that well over half a million Americans die from Alzheimer's disease each year, making it the third leading cause of death in the U.S., right behind heart disease and cancer.3,4 As discussed...
"The vision of the North County Fire District is to have the safest community possible," said Capt. John Choi, spokesman for the department. Meanwhile, the mission statement of the Foundation for Senior Care is to "provide programs and resources enabling seniors to enhance their well-being and give them a more meaningful life," noted Patty Sargent, its executive director. Like many Fallbrook organizations, they are partnering in order to offer enhanced services for area...
FALLBROOK – North County Parkinson's Support Group Fallbrook invites anyone interested to join their monthly Parkinson's Support Group meeting, Friday, July 23, 10 a.m., via zoom. They are excited to announce they will be transitioning to reopening for their in person August meeting. Details to be announced. Their meetings are held in support of persons with Parkinson's disease, care partners and people interested in improving the world of those affected by Parkinson’s disease. There is no cost associated with this zoom mee...
SAN DIEGO COUNTY – The team at WasteFreeSD.org assisted nearly 30,000 San Diego County residents in 2020 through its online waste diversion database and free hotline. Each year, the number of people looking for advice on how to recycle, reuse, donate or properly dispose of unwanted household goods grows. This resource, powered by environmental nonprofit I Love A Clean San Diego County, in partnership with the County of San Diego, is a unique regional solution dedicated to r...
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) - Alfredo Lopez and his wife Marian were asleep when the first thundering blast jolted them awake. Moments later, a second boom, much louder than the first, shook the bed on the sixth floor of their Miami apartment. Alfredo rushed to wake his 24-year-old son Michael, urging him to get dressed, before running to the balcony window. "All I could see was just white dust, very thick. I could barely see the balcony railing." The lights cut out and the... Full story
Beloved Fallbrook local William Di Fazio died at 48. Many of you knew Bill as 'The Phone Man' who took over the business from his father, Louis Di Fazio, some 15 years ago. Bill was unique, compassionate and a loving soul who had an adventurous spirit. Bill was also a hard worker who had a love for life. Billy could fix nearly anything and was a perfectionist. He was an awesome brother and a dear friend where we helped each other out when the other was in need. He was born in...
At about 4 am on Thursday, July 1, at 3612 E. Mission a fire was reported. Some trees were burning as well as a 20 ft. x 10 ft. space of vegetation, according to North County Fire Protection District (NCFPD) PIO John Choi. NCFPD and CalFire were on scene and stopped the forward rate of spread, which they believe started from faulty electricity serving a light on the property. PIO Choi said, "It's a good time to remember that we have a zero allowance for fireworks and it's...
