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The San Diego County Water Authority board vote on the regional conveyance system study was not expected to be unanimous but, when the motion was to defer action until November, the SDCWA board members voted unanimously for that postponement. The CWA will thus discuss the potential study once again Nov. 19. The CWA board normally meets on the fourth Thursday of the month, but Nov. 26 is Thanksgiving. “I certainly appreciate the board interest in taking extra time,” Jim Madaffer, board chair of CWA, said. “This study invol...
The Justice Department identified New York City, Portland, Oregon, and Seattle as three cities that could have federal funding slashed under a memorandum by President Donald Trump that sought to identify localities that permit "anarchy, violence and destruction in American cities." The designation, which could open the door for the federal government to cut off some funding to the cities, drew immediate criticism from local elected officials. It comes as Trump throughout the...
FALLBROOK – Inside the safety and protection of the Silvergate Fallbrook retirement community, older adults are finding creative ways to have fun and be active despite the new normal of the outside world. At Silvergate Fallbrook, residents are focused on staying healthy, spending time safely with other residents and enjoying each day fully by taking part in regular physical activity throughout the week. “I love the activities here at Silvergate,” Joe Hammer, a decadelong resident who takes full advantage of the commu...
CALIFORNIA – To identify which states have the fewest coronavirus restrictions, WalletHub compared the 50 states and the District of Columbia across 17 key metrics. Their data set ranges from whether the state has any penalties for noncompliance with COVID-19 legislation to whether the state has required face masks in public and health checks at restaurants. Below are highlights from the report, along with a WalletHub Q&A. Coronavirus restrictions in California (1=Fewest, 25=Average): · 16th – Requirement to wear a face mask...
Steve Schneider owns a digital marketing agency in Indiana where he insures six people on the company’s health insurance plan – two employees and their dependents – for about $37,000 a year. He said it’s an “ultra-high” deductible plan that requires each family to pay the first of the year’s $12,100 in medical costs out of their own pockets and charges totaling $6,050 for each family member before the insurance plan pays. That’s hardly insurance, but that is the norm. “Every year, it’s how much can we offer and how much...
Steve Schneider owns a digital marketing agency in Indiana where he insures six people on the company’s health insurance plan – two employees and their dependents – for about $37,000 a year. He said it’s an “ultra-high” deductible plan that requires each family to pay the first of the year’s $12,100 in medical costs out of their own pockets and charges totaling $6,050 for each family member before the insurance plan pays. That’s hardly insurance, but that is the norm. “Every year, it’s how much can we offer and how much...
A federal judge Monday, Sept. 14, ruled that lockdown restrictions imposed by Pennsylvania Democratic Gov. Tom Wolf, including a ban on large gatherings and the closure of "non-life sustaining businesses," are unconstitutional. While those restrictions were "well-intentioned," U.S. District Judge William Stickman IV said, "good intentions toward a laudable end are not alone enough to uphold governmental action against a constitutional challenge. Indeed, the greatest threats...
ENCINITAS – The North County Transit District, in conjunction with the San Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG), City of Encinitas and Caltrans District 11, has won the "Alternative Modes & Active Transportation" award for the Coastal Rail Trail – Encinitas at the 2020 WTS San Diego County Annual Awards & Scholarship Event, Sept. 21. The WTS International Award recognizes excellence in projects embracing innovative, alternative solutions, projects, or policies where wom...
The introduction of the Local Roadway Safety Plan for San Diego County was an information item rather than a voting item at the Sept. 11 meeting of the county’s Traffic Advisory Committee, although data and potential recommendations will return to the TAC in the near future. “It’s very much conceptual at this point,” Ben Baker, an engineering technician for the county’s Department of Public Works, said. The Local Roadway Safety Plan will allow the county a framework for organizing stakeholders to identify, analyze and prior...
SHERIFF’S LOG Sept. 12 1700 block Green Briar Cir Burglary Sept. 13 3500 block Lake Park Ave Fraud 900 block Alturas Rd Petty theft Sept. 14 600 block E. Elder St Missing adult 2300 block Via Monserate Fraud 2600 block Caps Wy Battery Sept. 15 300 block S. Main Ave Vehicle burglary 300 block S. Main Ave Petty theft N. Main Ave @ E. Alvarado St Arrest: Under influence of controlled substance, outstanding misdemeanor warrant S. Main Ave @ E. College St Arrest: Assault with a deadly weapon 400 block S. Mission Rd Child abuse 8...
A man was arrested in a Costco parking lot in Vista on suspicion of trying to kidnap a 2-year-old child from a car, authorities said Sept. 20. The attempted kidnapping happened just before 3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 19, when a woman, her fiancé and their two small children were in a car backing out of a parking stall in the Costco parking lot in the 1700 block of Hacienda Drive, according to Sgt. Nanette McMasters of the San Diego County Sheriff's Department. A man opened the rear door and tried to remove one of the children,...
SAN DIEGO – An education task force released a report Sept. 21 highlighting the urgency for every San Diego County student to have equitable access to learning during the COVID-19 pandemic. For distance learning to be equitable, teachers must have training, parents and caregivers must have resources and students have supportive learning environments, according to the Equitable Distance Learning Taskforce – a countywide group of school districts, education experts, nonprofit organizations and community leaders. The report say...
No, Democrats don’t believe that the government will solve all problems. However, we do need to vote into office those best qualified to solve the problems the government is best qualified to solve and there are many. If Reagan were here today, he would be correct in saying government is the problem. Other than that, what I remember about Reagan is that he almost tripled the National Debt in his effort to “reduce” government spending. The author of the subject letter says: “Think, people, think!” The author should also advi... Full story
This year, devastation from California’s wildfires is at record levels of destruction – about 3.4 million acres already burned! We have some of the toughest environmental standards in the nation, but our success in reducing greenhouse gas emissions is wiped out by tons of carbon dioxide spewed into the atmosphere by these fires. The Legislature recently passed legislation to help prevent wildfires and deal with their aftermath. Two years ago, I supported a bipartisan plan wit... Full story
I have heard it said only six people stand between you and anyone else on earth. I asked the following question here with a different topic over 10 years ago and received quite a response. I am looking forward to the same response amount today. Now then, my question: “Do you know anyone who rents a storage unit at Citrus Plaza here in Fallbrook?” Specifically, I am looking for the person who rented Unit 177 after Aug. 10, 2020, and/or anyone who has anything they’d like to share about this facility. You can email me at: r... Full story
Eleanor Krasne / @EllieKrasne I recently revived my Instagram account in an attempt to kill time during the COVID-19 lockdown. Until three weeks ago, my Instagram feed was filled with cooking photos, quarantine home projects and the occasional funny meme. But shortly after George Floyd’s horrifying May 25 killing, my Instagram feed changed course and was filled with commentary on police brutality and race relations. I’m glad that those I follow on Instagram are speaking out about race relations and abuse at the hands of polic... Full story
Vote No on Proposition 15 Proposition 15 is the worst idea known to man – at least this year. We are being asked to vote for an $11 billion increase in taxes on California businesses. In the middle of a pandemic that has caused massive job losses, shuttered restaurants and stores, and squeezed businesses that are currently struggling with government-ordered shutdowns, we are being asked to burden California businesses with a new, massive tax increase. Higher prices for consumers will undoubtedly occur if this thing passes. I... Full story
Most residents of Fallbrook and Bonsall are aware of a new county regional park that is soon to be built. This new park, Rio Prado Park, will have many sports facilities, including soccer fields and baseball diamonds. This park will attract families from all over the region and will add a quality of life to our area. However, a problem exists. The proposed plan for the main entrance to this new county regional park is Dulin Road. What are they thinking? Dulin Road goes right through a quiet, peaceful community of senior...
Retired U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Richard C. Gloady, loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, died Friday, Aug. 28, 2020, at the age of 83. He was born in Washington, Pennsylvania, Feb. 2, 1937. "Dick," as he was affectionately called, was most proud of his 20 years of service in the U.S. Marine Corps. He enlisted right out of high school at the age of 17, and it was this choice that helped shape the rest of his life. He grew up in the Marine Corps. It laid... Full story
Then why can’t I wear a Trump hat, put a Trump sticker on my car or put a Trump sign on my front lawn? Because, I would be subject to bodily harm, being yelled at or hassled in a restaurant, or I’d have my car keyed or my home fire bombed. If I try to defend myself, I will be the one thrown in jail. What a country. Randy Jones... Full story
FALLBROOK – Stagecoach Sunday, the Fallbrook Land Conservancy's annual fall fundraiser, will take a break from its traditional festival this year with a weeklong series of virtual events to be held on www.fallbrooklandconservancy.org. In a recent letter mailed to longtime supporters, the FLC presented "Stagecoach Sunday Uploaded," which is designed to bring "all the fun of our popular, community festival to the comfort of your own home." Generously sponsored by the San D...
San Diego has been backed into a corner with unreasonable expectations. The state's new, color coded criteria makes it impossible for San Diego County to ever completely open. Last week, I made a motion at the Board of Supervisors meeting for the county to no longer enforce whether businesses should be open or closed. I still believe that we should enforce the health and safety protocols, but let the state enforce their closure requirements. Unfortunately, my motion didn’t r... Full story
The real estate transaction is complicated. There are multiple participants, there are multiple disclosures and reports, there are multiple points of negotiation, and there’s the appraisal. Appraisers are a bit like the wizard of oz. They have all the levers, they hide behind the curtain, and they decide what you get. We all know how that worked out for the cowardly lion, the tin man, and Dorothy. The wizard gave them what he determined they needed and sent them on their w... Full story
