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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SAN DIEGO – The National District Attorneys Association has elected San Diego County District Attorney Summer Stephan as its president for the 2024-2025 term. Stephan was sworn in at NDAA's annual Summer Summit in Boise, Idaho on Monday, July 15, where she chose a platform of elevating victim voices through enhanced prosecution, protection and prevention strategies. With a professional legacy marked by a relentless commitment to justice, service to her community, and i...
The county's Child and Family Well-Being Department is celebrating its first anniversary in what will be a multiyear transition focused on providing prevention and support services through one dynamic department. This change reflects a shift in how the county focuses on and supports families. "We work to keep children and teens out of the child welfare system while creating partnerships with their families. These partnerships help us leverage their lived experience and persona...
TEMECULA – Niraj Parekh, MD, performed Southwest Healthcare Temecula Valley Hospital's first patient implant of the new WATCHMAN FLX™ Pro Left Atrial Appendage Closure (LAAC) Device. The Watchman medical technology is designed to reduce the risk of stroke in patients with atrial fibrillation (AFib) who seek an alternative to long-term blood thinners. The minimally invasive procedure involves implanting the Watchman device into the heart to prevent blood clots from forming in...
County Behavioral Health Services has been awarded $12.4 million in state funding for bridge housing. The funds will be used to create 49 new recuperative care beds for people who are experiencing homelessness and have a behavioral health condition. The award was part of a series of competitive grants issued by the California Department of Health Care Services as part of its Behavioral Health Bridge Housing funding. The new beds will be located both within a county-owned facility and in community-based providers that...
On Sunday, Aug. 4, at 6:11 p.m., a call of an apartment fire was called in and responded to by North County Fire Protection District. The call came in from the 1200 block of Alturas Road in Fallbrook. NCFPD PIO Capt. John Choi said, "Three individuals were assessed and released." According to Choi, people on the scene were helping with fire extinguishers and they were then assessed for smoke inhalation. Choi said the fire was contained to one unit and it is still under...
It’s that time of year when families are busy checking off those back-to-school lists, including making sure your student has the right pencils, notebooks, and backpack. But even more important than school supplies may be making sure your child is feeling emotionally and mentally ready to start the school year. Here are four steps to help reduce stress and help support a healthy start of the school year for students. 1. Create or re-establish routines: What time does the family sit down for dinner? When is homework time? W...
The summer after my freshman year in college, I traveled from Michigan to New Orleans with six other guys from our college to sell dictionaries door-to-door. What a life-changing adventure that was! Looking back, one of the things that I remember vividly was my first exposure to “Southern Hospitality.” The seven of us would show up at a different church each Sunday and I can’t remember a time when we weren’t invited to somebody’s house for supper after the service. On numero... Full story
The July summer recess is over – we re-convened on Aug. 5. All bills that passed the Senate before the recess will now be reviewed and approved (or not) by the Assembly, and all Assembly bills have been forwarded to the Senate for final consideration. During the July recess, the Governor signed about 80 bills that had already made it to his desk. Over 1,500 bills are still pending, so it’s likely the Governor will receive hundreds more by the time we adjourn. Any leg... Full story
For nearly two years, progressive activists have lobbied the Biden administration to weaken international patent protections on COVID treatments. The political pressure was immense. And at several points, it seemed like some officials were ready to cave. But fortunately for American innovation – and patients worldwide – the Biden administration recently rejected these requests. At the World Trade Organization meeting that recently wrapped up in Abu Dhabi, the U.S. delegation refused to lend its support to the proposal, eff... Full story
Last week, Governor Newsom issued an executive order directing local cities and municipalities to clean up homeless encampments. While we can all agree with the words, this sudden directive feels like an attempt to deflect responsibility. For years, we have been working diligently to tackle homelessness in our community, but state laws and the Governor's policies have often tied our hands, preventing us from taking effective action when individuals refuse services. Now,... Full story
A big word of thanks to the good folks at Spectrum. On July 30, one of their Fallbrook technicians stopped his truck and put an orange traffic cone in front of a sinkhole that had opened up on Reche Road about 300 feet west of the entrance to Potter Junior High. The hole was about two feet across and three feet deep (and later covered with a metal plate). That hole could have captured the left wheel of a westbound car or taken out a motorcyclist. The selfless actions of that worker may have prevented a serious accident or... Full story
FALLBROOK – Fallbrook Senior Softball is welcoming new players who are 50 plus years of age. Games are played at Ingold Sports Park Mondays thru Thursdays at 4 p.m. with warm-ups beginning at 3:30. Each team is scheduled to play two games per week. They are currently looking for new players. Potential players must show for a screening prior to being placed on a team so that an appropriate placement on a team can be made. The league is currently in season #3 which is ending A...
Now appearing at The Welk Resort Theatre – the engaging magic of Anthony Hernandez. A longtime favorite, Anthony is back for a limited run after a stint at The Magic Castle in Los Angeles and club dates in Palm Desert. Audiences are always amazed by his dazzling prestidigitation as he conjures doves from nowhere and even a bunny from thin air. Wait, you ain't seen nothing until he delivers a beautiful Pomeranian right before your eyes! While the darling animals are coddled, h...
SAN MARCOS – Like many colleges and universities, student enrollment at Palomar College continues to show recovery from the impact of the pandemic. Palomar has experienced a steady year over year increase in enrollment during the most recent four academic terms. With an unrelenting focus on increasing enrollment, Palomar College recently established a Dean of Instruction position to support initiatives, instructional growth within our service area, and the implementation of e...
INDIANOLA, Iowa – Jason Bell of Bonsall has been named to the spring 2024 dean's list at Simpson College. Bell qualified for the academic honor by earning a grade point average between 3.70 and 3.99 during the semester. Simpson College is a private, liberal arts college located in Iowa with campuses in Indianola, West Des Moines and online. Founded in 1860, the college has 1,268 undergraduate and graduate students. Simpson offers 74 majors, minors and programs in addition to three graduate programs. Submitted by Simpson C... Full story
FALLBROOK – The Fallbrook Union Elementary School District is excited to announce the grand opening of a new reading room at La Paloma Elementary School's library dedicated to the indigenous people of the Fallbrook area. The event, held on May 29, featured celebrations with local Native American tribal members. The reading room, transformed from a dark and plain corner into a vibrant area filled with colorful murals and books, aims to educate students about Native American h...
GARDEN CITY, NY – Sophia Bachman of Fallbrook has been named to Adelphi University's spring 2024 semester dean's list. Bachman was among a select group of outstanding students recognized by Adelphi's deans of Arts and Sciences, Education and Health Science, Business, Nursing and Public Health, Social Work and Psychology for superior academic performance. The list comprises full-time students-registered for 12 or more credits-who have completed at least nine graded credits who achieved a GPA of 3.5 or above for the s... Full story
What's in the Latin botanical names attached to plants? Botanical names are the standardized names of plants accepted by scientists and the horticultural community no matter what language they speak or where they are globally. The names consist of two segments with the first being the Genus followed by the species. Example: Camellia japonica with the Genus being followed by the species in lower case. Three centuries ago when early botanists traveled the world studying plants a...
Summer and even the fall months in San Diego County can bring extremely high temperatures that can be dangerous to people and pets. Excessive heat can spike body temperatures that can cause heatstroke, exhaustion, dizziness, nausea, confusion, headache and even death. Children and the elderly are particularly at risk. So, here are tips that can help keep you, your friends and loved ones safe. • The County’s Cool Zones, including the County’s 33 branch libraries, community centers and other locations, offer people safe, air-c...
FALLBROOK – The Maie Ellis Dual Language and Elementary School recently hosted its much-anticipated annual International Dance Festival, bringing together students, parents, and community members for a vibrant celebration of global culture through dance. Students from every grade level showcased their talents, performing dances from around the world in an event that highlighted the diversity and creativity of the Maie Ellis community. The festival featured an impressive array...
The non-voting items at the July 23 North County Fire Protection District included recognition of Rainbow Municipal Water District technician Justin Demary. The fire district’s Station 5 in Bonsall was without water on the morning of Saturday, June 22, after the water main which provides service to the fire station was struck by a vehicle. The valve was destroyed and water service to the station was fully interrupted. Demary responded, prepared a repair plan, and had water r...
The 2024 San Diego County Fair included a day's featured local winemaker, and Estate d'Iacobelli was the featured local winery June 19. "Everybody was very nice, and it was a beautiful day," said Estate d'Iacobelli manager Christy Taylor. Ronei and Lisa Iacobelli purchased 15 acres in Fallbrook in 2013 and began cultivating Italian grapes and wine varietals. Seven different types of grapes are planted at Estate d'Iacobelli, and 16 different dry white, sweet white, and dry red...
The Registrar of Voters needs poll workers for the November Presidential General Election, especially those who are bilingual in any of 10 specific languages. Federal law requires the Registrar’s office to provide bilingual speakers and voting materials to voters who speak Spanish, Filipino, Vietnamese and Chinese. State and county requirements show a need for Arabic, Japanese, Korean, Laotian, Somali and Persian (Farsi and Dari) speakers at select vote centers across the county, so the Registrar’s office is also rec...
