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
Sorted by date Results 1 - 25 of 55
Quotes from brothers Jameson, 8, and Seamus, 6, over the years. Submitted by their mother Kathy Custer. Mom: "My friend is gonna let us borrow 2 swings that look like tents that we can hang from the ceiling inside our house." Seamus, age 3: "But when we grow up and we still want to swing, will it hold our weight?" Mom: "I know this is hard to believe but when you grow up you're gonna want to move out to your own house." (Sounding angry at his mother, as if she had just lied... Full story
FALLBROOK – An exciting development for the local community, Wealthlynk Financial has expanded its services to a "Financial Hub," bringing together a unique blend of financial expertise under one roof. This innovative business, located at 1615 S. Mission Road, Suite A, is designed to serve as a comprehensive financial hub, offering clients a seamless experience for all their wealth management needs. Wealthlynk distinguishes itself by integrating essential financial s... Full story
The regular legislative session ended on Aug. 31 – and a first extraordinary session was opened. The regular new legislative session will begin Dec. 2, after the November election. This session, a number of important bills impacting public health/safety came before the Assembly Health Committee, where I serve as Vice Chair. Among these are AB 1233, a bill I introduced to help deal with the epidemic of overdose deaths sweeping the state. The bill will help ensure that each t... Full story
BONSALL – Bonsall Unified School District has announced the culmination of a two-year journey that has resulted in the creation of a new Learner Profile, a multi-year focus initiative, and a refreshed district logo. These developments are the result of an extensive collaboration with the renowned education specialists at Learner-Centered Collaborative and the active involvement of the Bonsall community. Two years ago, BUSD embarked on a mission to align its educational objectives with the core values of the community. To g...
SACRAMENTO – California Chief Service Officer Josh Fryday announced Aug. 28 that #CaliforniansForAll College Corps is back for its third year, sparking enthusiasm across the state as college students gear up to make a significant impact in their communities. The overwhelming demand for College Corps is evident, with nearly 10,000 applicants vying for available positions, underscoring the program's significant appeal and impact on students. More than 3,000 students were selected from partner campuses to participate during t...
FALLBROOK – Gomez Leon is a chef at Fallbrook Café, located at 739 East Mission Road. Leon has been with the restaurant since 2005. He moved from Guanajuato Mexico 2000 and then to Fallbrook in 2005. He is currently traveling from Los Angeles where his family lives to Fallbrook 2 to 3 times a week and stays over in Fallbrook the other days. He loves working for the restaurant so much “it’s worth the trip,” he said. He works six days a week, 13 hour days. He has been cooking... Full story
Two North Fire Protection District board votes Aug. 27 adjusted fees the fire and emergency medical services district bills to insurance companies. One 5-0 vote adjusted the fees charged for NCFPD ambulance calls. The other 5-0 vote updated the fee structure for the district's cost to respond to highway incidents. Both increases will take effect Oct. 1. “These are annual inflators that are based on CPI,” said NCFPD fire chief Keith McReynolds. In September 2016, the NCFPD board adopted a policy which provides an aut...
A pair of Aug. 27 Rainbow Municipal Water District board actions approved notices of completion for two projects and accepted those facilities into the district infrastructure system. One action accepted the notice of completion of the replacement for Lift Station No. 1 while accepting the facility into the Rainbow system. The other action approved the notice of completion and acceptance of emergency generators for the Huntley-Gomez and Magee pump stations. Both board votes were 4-0 with Cari Dale absent. The new lift...
Two 5-0 votes during the Aug. 27 North County Fire Protection District board meeting approved guaranteed maximum price agreements for work at Station 3 in Rainbow. One action approved a contract amendment with TELACU Construction Management (TCM) for the construction work to renovate Station 3. The other contract amendment with TCM is for the dozer barn at Station 3. The NCFPD was created in 1986 when the Fallbrook Fire Protection District merged with the county service area which provided fire protection to Rainbow and...
The County of San Diego has authorized the bid process for a construction contract to reduce stormwater runoff along South Mission Road between Grand Tradition Way and Pepper Tree Lane. The San Diego County Board of Supervisors voted 5-0 Aug. 28 to authorize the director of the county’s Department of Purchasing and Contracting to take the necessary actions to advertise the contract for bid and to award a construction contract. The action also designated the director of the county’s Department of Public Works as the cou...
Rainbow Municipal Water District staff performed emergency repairs July 26 after a water main broke at the intersection of Gopher Canyon Road and Rue Margaux. The leak indicated pipeline vulnerability elsewhere, and on August 27 the Rainbow board approved emergency waterline and paving repairs. The board’s 4-0 vote, with Cari Dale absent, added the Gopher Canyon Mainline Repair project to the 2024-25 capital budget. The $600,000 budget covers $465,000 for paving, $50,000 for materials, $31,000 for labor including benefit c...
A Rainbow Municipal Water District customer may request a reduction in the property’s meter size. The decision whether or not to grant that reduction had been based on whether capacity for a smaller meter would be exceeded over a 12-month average, but the Aug. 27 Rainbow board meeting changed the district’s Administrative Code to require that usage during all 12 months not exceed capacity limitations. The change passed on a 3-0-1 board vote. Hayden Hamilton, Julie Johnson, and Michael Mack supported the motion. Patti Tow...
Part of a healthy, balanced diet includes the consumption of nutrient rich fruits and vegetables. Dried fruit might seem like a handy snack to meet this dietary recommendation. This snack consists of fruit in which the water has been removed by a dehydrator or naturally from the sun. Apricots, cranberries, raisins, dates.... are just a few on the list. Sometimes they're coated in a spice or sugar for added taste, such as dried mangoes with chili pepper. There are pros and...
ELK GROVE, Calif. – School is back in session and millions of California students of all ages are walking and biking to school, marking the return of busy streets and bustling school zones. With this increase in activity comes the responsibility for everyone – parents, students, and drivers alike – to prioritize safety on our roads. The California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) and Caltrans are committed to making sure that kids arrive at school safely each day. Here are some essential tips and reminders to stay safe when...
TEMECULA – Southwest Healthcare Temecula Valley Hospital announces the appointment of Hong Min, as Chief Executive Officer, effective Sept. 3. Min is a dynamic healthcare executive with over 20 years of experience, bringing a proven record of high performance and achievement in hospital operations, strategic planning and culture/change management. Min succeeds Darlene Wetton, who was promoted to Group Vice President, Southwest Healthcare, California. In her new role, Wetton oversees a portfolio of healthcare facilities w...
September is National Suicide Prevention Month. During this month, prevention organizations, survivors, mental health advocates, and community members unite to promote suicide prevention and awareness. An essential part of suicide prevention, especially amid the ongoing drug overdose epidemic, is recognizing the link between suicide and substance use disorders. Suicide prevention and substance use prevention campaigns are always working together to save lives and inform individuals, families, and communities. It is no secret...
In recent decades, dietary habits have shifted dramatically, influenced by the availability and use of various food ingredients. Among these changes, one ingredient stands out for its alarming rise in consumption: high fructose corn syrup (HFCS). This article explores the profound impact of HFCS on our health, its rise in the American diet, and the broader implications for nutrition and well-being. The meteoric rise of high fructose corn syrup High fructose corn syrup is a sweetener derived from corn starch that has seen an...
The North County Fire Protection District has plans to replace Station 4 in Pala Mesa, and the replacement will not need to undergo California Environmental Quality Act review. The NCFPD board voted 5-0 Aug. 27 to find the replacement of an existing facility to be categorically exempt from CEQA. The action also approved the fire station project, although a construction contract will be approved at a future board meeting. “They did declare the project exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act,” said NCFPD fire chi...
SACRAMENTO – On Sept. 4, Senate Minority Leader Brian W. Jones (R-San Diego) issued the following statement welcoming former California State Senate Democratic Majority Leader Gloria Romero to the Republican Party after she announced she is changing her voter registration: “As former Senate Democrat Majority Leader, Gloria Romero’s decision to join the Republican Party shows her dedication to doing what’s best for California,” said Jones. “For years, Gloria urged her now former Party to ‘wake up’ and start standing up for... Full story
SAN DIEGO – San Diego County Treasurer-Tax Collector Dan McAllister has $867,171 in unclaimed funds that he is trying to return to its owners by Sept. 22, before it is rolled into the General Fund. “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,” said Treasurer-Tax Collector Dan McAllister. Each year, the Treasurer-Tax Collector and other county departments have thousands of dollars that are owed to taxpayers. This usually re...
The Rainbow Municipal Water District has used a contractor for maintenance of Rainbow’s steel tanks since 2003, but Rainbow will likely be performing future work in-house. Rainbow’s board voted 4-0 Aug. 27, with Cari Dale absent, to terminate the contract with USG Water Solutions. Before Rainbow actually initiates the in-house work, Rainbow General Manager Jake Wiley will renegotiate a potential contract with USG or another qualified firm. If a draft agreement is reached, the contract will be brought back to the board for con...
It hasn’t been widely covered, but the recent arrest of Pavel Durov, co-founder of Telegram, is not just a headline but a warning for anyone who values privacy and free speech in the digital age. Durov's detainment highlights a global shift toward heightened control of online platforms, especially those committed to protecting user privacy. This issue is not confined to Europe; it is a worldwide concern that calls into question the future of personal liberty in the digital s... Full story
What happened next was unimaginable. But. It was the bottom of the ninth, two men on base, and the best batter was in the box. Heading into the final year of his presidency, President Trump was ahead in every poll. Although they still had some blue strongholds like California, Oregon, Washington, New York; it seemed every place else was Trump country. He was going to win the reelection. And he was still building the wall. They couldn’t attack his record because s... Full story
California has once again chosen to prioritize dangerous policies over the safety and well-being of its citizens. Last week, lawmakers passed AB 1840, which would make California the first state in the nation to offer state-supported home loans of up to $150,000 to illegal immigrants. At a time when California faces a $60 billion deficit, this decision is a slap in the face to taxpayers and legal residents who are struggling to make ends meet. This program is yet another... Full story
