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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Tai Chi is an ancient Chinese system of exercise that features slow movements involving the shifting of weight and deep, controlled breathing. Among the many health benefits of regular Tai Chi practice are a lessening of the pain and stiffness of arthritis and also back pain, conditioning the cardiovascular system, lowering blood pressure, increasing lung capacity and bone density. Tai Chi has additional features that are especially important to seniors in preventing or...
I wanted to share an important update from our recent Board of Supervisors meeting that directly impacts our community's safety and well-being. Our county has experienced two separate fires at battery energy storage facilities in the past few months. These incidents posed significant safety risks and led to temporary road closures and evacuation orders for nearby homes. Understandably, there is growing public concern about these facilities' health, safety, and environmental... Full story
Every homeowner needs to make repairs (or to renovate) at some point. Maybe a storm blew down part of your fence, or maybe you want to upgrade your kitchen countertops. No matter what home improvements you’re going to make, you’ll need the money to cover it. And, while credit cards or personal loans could be an option, they typically come with high interest rates that could lead to higher costs. Before going that route, consider one of these lower-cost options instead. · Savi...
The donated awards at the San Diego County Fair's gems, minerals and jewelry exhibition included the Gregory & Eve Anderson Award for Best and Most Eclectic Exhibit, and this year's award was given for a display which honored former Fallbrook collector Jim Walker. Walker died Dec. 27, 2023. His widow, Mary Fong Walker, put together the display. "That's neat that I got their award," Walker said. "Greg was an old friend of ours." Greg Anderson was Schafer's predecessor as the...
Summer is certainly upon us. This year has seen record-breaking weather all over the globe; in fact, meteorologists reported that Sunday, July 21, saw the Earth's hottest average temperature ever recorded. Closer to home, experience tells us that it's only going to get hotter before it gets cooler. I didn't need to tell you that at the beginning of August, did I? Since high summer temperatures and less-than-ideal conditions for roses are inevitable for the next couple of...
The lamb raised by Molly Schmierer of Fallbrook High School's Future Farmers of America chapter was chosen as the FFA reserve champion for the 2024 San Diego County Fair's market livestock show. Schmierer raised a 111-pound wether (male) called Wooly Wonka. The Hampshire cross won his weight class before receiving FFA reserve champion designation. "I'm grateful for everyone who helped," Schmierer said. Other Fallbrook FFA members, the Fallbrook High School agriculture teachers...
A memorandum of understanding between the Fallbrook Public Utility District and the Mission Resource Conservation District to maintain the medians along South Mission Road has been approved by the boards of both districts. The 3-0 FPUD board vote Monday, July 22, with Jennifer DeMeo and Don McDougal absent, approved the MOU. The Mission RCD board approved the agreement Monday, July 15. The MOU incorporates FPUD’s new Community Benefit Program which will provide funding for the oversight and execution of the landscape and irri...
NOTE: While these reports have been taken straight from the Sheriff's Office, individuals are innocent until proven guilty. These addresses reveal the block number, not an exact location. July 19 200 blk W. Clemmens Ln. Grand theft - Motor vehicle parts July 21 1400 blk Alturas Rd. Arrest - Domestic violence - Battery: spouse/exspouse/date/etc. 1000 blk Morro Rd. 5150 - Mental health evaluation - 72 hr observation July 22 1700 blk Reche Rd. Burglary - School - Commercial 4200 blk Fallsbrae Rd. Burglary - Residential -... Full story
Do you know a friend or loved one who suffers from fear, anxiety, and depression and you don’t know what to do to help them? It can be frustrating to watch someone you know struggle with their mental health and not be able to do anything to relieve their suffering. With this in mind, here are six ways to help the person cope in these kinds of situations. 1. Learn as much as you can in managing anxiety and depression: There are many books and information that will educate you on how to deal with fear and anxiety. Share this i...
Everyone always assumes the holiday season is the most challenging time for maintaining healthy eating habits, with all the sweets and hearty meals around. But it’s common to overlook how challenging summer can be too. Your home may not be littered with Halloween candy or overflowing with Thanksgiving leftovers, but over the last few months you’ve likely encountered more hot dogs, hamburgers and ice cream than you can count and consistently battle cravings for a tasty cold treat amid the summer heat. Let’s not forget the f...
What if I said that cutting back on a few spoonfuls of your favorite pasta dish could have notable health advantages? While the typical Western diet high in calories is associated with obesity, diabetes and heart disease, research on calorie restriction without malnutrition has shown improved healthspan and lifespan in many animals and humans. Calorie restriction is a promising and practical step to a longer, healthier life with delayed onset of age-related diseases. Are you ready to optimize your health with fewer bites? Cal...
SAN DIEGO – Thrive Pet Healthcare, a leading veterinary service community with numerous locations across 37 states, is urging pet owners in San Diego County and surrounding areas to be on the lookout for foxtail barbs on their pet. These seemingly harmless plants can cause significant harm to pets, with their barbed seeds capable of burrowing into the skin, eyes, ears, nose, and even internal organs. “Foxtails are barbed seeds found on certain grasses in the region during the spring and summer months,” says Dr. Trevor Garb,...
SAN DIEGO – The countdown has started for San Diego County residents to go online and find out if they are owed part of more than $867,171 in county unclaimed monies before it is rolled into the general fund. The smallest refund available is $15, and the largest is $25,118.40. “If you have done business with San Diego County in the last three years, including paying property taxes, you could be on the unclaimed monies list,” Dan McAllister, treasurer-tax collector of San Diego County, said. Each year the treasurer-tax collect...
SAN DIEGO – The San Diego County Assessor-Recorder-County Clerk office has announced the hiring of Alejandra Larios as chief deputy of people and customer experience strategies. The announcement was made by Jordan Marks, assessor, recorder and county clerk of San Diego County. Larios will support several job roles at the ARCC office, including human resources, strategic planning, change management, project management, customer experience and communications. “I am excited for the opportunity to use all my skills for the ben...
WASHINGTON – The Social Security Administration announced Friday, July 12, that customers who created an online account, including a my Social Security account, before Sept. 18, 2021, will soon be required to transition to a Login.gov account to continue access to their online services. Over 5 million of these account holders have already transitioned to Login.gov. The agency is making the changes to simplify the sign-in experience and align with federal authentication standards while providing safe and secure access to o...
We bid farewell to Donald C. Kraatz, beloved husband, father, and grandfather, who departed from this world June 12, 2024. Don was peacefully at home with his family. He leaves behind a legacy of warmth and kindness. Don was born on Dec. 28, 1930, in Ann Arbor, Michigan. His parents were Carl and Margaret Kraatz. His family moved to California in 1945. Don attended University High School in Los Angeles, and he later graduated from Stanford University (Class of 1954) in... Full story
SAN DIEGO – The San Diego County Sheriff's Office is celebrating three awards from the National Association of Counties (NACo). Since 1970, NACo has been recognizing innovative, effective county government programs that support and enhance services for the people it serves. NACo-awards The outstanding work of San Diego Sheriff's Office employees was commended in the Health, Human Services and Personnel, Management, Employment and Training categories. This year's NACo H...
For anyone who says they are a Christian or practicing Jew and wants to show compassion to others, but believes it is alright with the God of the Bible to take the developing life of a helpless person in a mother's womb, please consider what God's word says to His beloved creation, "Before I formed you in the womb I knew you..."Jeremiah 1:5a. (See also Ps. 139: 13, 16 Is. 44:24, Ps. 127:3) We are valuable to God before He even began the complex and unique details of fashioning us as a physical being developing in the womb. Wo... Full story
Here’s something JD Vance said: “Kamala Harris lied about it, my Senate Democratic colleagues lied about it, the media lied about it,” he told the crowd. “Every single person who saw Joe Biden knew that he wasn’t capable of doing the job. And for three years, they said nothing until he became political dead weight.” Apparently Vance wasn’t paying attention. (Bloomberg QuickTake 7/23/24) The simple fact is, during Biden’s term in office, he has been doing his job as President, and doing it well. He hasn’t gone out endlessly gr... Full story
Summer is here, and kids have time on their hands. That could mean hours of unsupervised internet use while parents are working. It’s been estimated that 95% of teens aged 13 to 17 use social media, and that can include younger children as well; 40% of children ages 8 to 12 report they use social media despite age restrictions. Adolescence is a critical period of development, which is why safety measures and guidelines are so important. The California Department of Justice has... Full story
The opening ceremony of the 2024 Paris Olympics stirred controversy when a performance by a scantily-clad man painted in blue emerged at the center of a table to sing to drag queens and dancers, seemingly parodying Leonardo da Vinci's "The Last Supper," provoked outrage among Catholics and many Christians. Bishop Robert Barron of Minnesota condemned the act as a "gross mockery of the Last Supper," echoing sentiments expressed by public figures like Elon Musk and Clint Russel,... Full story
The Common Sense Party As is typical of those who are unable to debate the issues, your writer(s) digress to personal attacks on those they disagree with. I for one as a Make America Great Again supporter need not defend President Trump’s character. What I am committed to, is wholly endorsing, and supporting his politics. Those of your political persuasion ramble on about how your “so-called democracy” is at stake in the event Trump wins a second term; they lament about how our country will fall into despair. America was b... Full story
About 10 weeks have passed since my home garden was planted. Happily, this year’s bounty fulfills the promise every gardener dreams about. You may recall, this year we chose to forego tussling with hungry gophers, deciding to use tubs and a horse trough for the tomatoes and avoid ground-level planter boxes. It was one of our better decisions. Not really a gardener, I’m what could be called a planter, the garden management is primarily left to my husband. VJ has the green thu... Full story
