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Articles from the October 10, 2024 edition


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  • BREAKING NEWS: Navy announces Oct. 22 public meeting and comment period for closeout of Fallbrook base munitions site cleanup

    Updated Oct 11, 2024

    FALLBROOK – The Department of the Navy is announcing a public meeting and a public review and comment period for the Proposed Plan to close out a munitions disposal site at Naval Weapons Station Seal Beach Detachment Fallbrook, California. The munitions disposal site, known as Site UXO 4, is approximately 6.3 acres in size and is located within the central portion of the base. The site is not accessible to the public. Site UXO 4 was reportedly used from 1942 to 1978 as a burial area for packing materials and practice m... Full story

  • Fallbrook Skilled Nursing is now a VA Contracted facility

    Updated Oct 10, 2024

    FALLBROOK – The staff of Fallbrook Skilled Nursing announces that it is now a Community Nursing Home Contracted Facility with the Veterans Administration. They look forward to serving veterans and their families. Families and patients are welcome to tour the facility. They can also take a virtual tour on the website, www.progressivecarecenters.com. For more information, call 909-557-1125. The SNF is located at 325 Potter St. Submitted by Progressive Health Care Centers Fallbrook Skilled Nursing....

  • Health Right Here: Limb preservation to prevent amputation

    Devin Zarkowsky MD, Special to the Village News|Updated Oct 10, 2024

    Limb preservation with revascularization Vascular surgeons work hard to keep limbs on bodies. Often, folks with diabetes, kidney disease, high blood pressure, or a history of smoking present to us with diminished or absent blood flow to their feet, causing pain in or even wounds on their feet. This disease process is chronic limb-threatening ischemia (CLTI), part of the peripheral arterial disease (PAD) spectrum. Intervening to improve blood flow, relieve pain, and heal...

  • Anti-bullying campaigns help kids and adults

    Marie Garceau, Special to the Village News|Updated Oct 10, 2024

    October is National Bullying Prevention Month; bullying prevention programs begin locally, with communities and the individuals within them creating safe and supportive schools, organizations, neighborhoods, and family units. Anti-bullying campaigns ultimately save lives and prevent destructive behavior, such as substance abuse. The PACER’s National Bullying Prevention Center stated that one in five students report being bullied, but the actual number of bullying incidents can be far more significant, http... Full story

  • How to survive a panic attack when it strikes

    Stanley Popovich, Special to the Village News|Updated Oct 10, 2024

    A person can experience a panic attack when they least expect it. This can cause a great deal of fear and anxiety for the person. Many people do not know what they should do when dealing with a panic attack. Here are eight easy steps a person can follow when a panic attack strikes unexpectedly. 1. Take a break: A panic attack can be very uncomfortable and can affect a person’s thinking. The best thing to do when this happens is to take a break in order to calm down. You don’t want to do anything when you're not thinking cle...

  • Bird flu detected in wastewater, but not in people

    Cassie N. Saunders, County of San Diego Communications Office|Updated Oct 10, 2024

    San Diego County has become the fifth location in California to report the environmental detection of H5 influenza virus, commonly referred to as bird flu. This detection was made through wastewater testing conducted on Sept. 1 by WastewaterSCAN, a privately funded operation that monitors wastewater for pathogens at more than 150 sites nationwide and 57 sites across California. Regular follow up sampling has not detected any virus. H5 influenza regularly circulates in wild birds and occasionally causes human cases. Recent...

  • Re: "Kicking It Around the Swamp," part 4, [Village News Letter 9/26/24]

    Updated Oct 10, 2024

    The week I moved to Fallbrook in 1989, I immediately bought a copy of the local, weekly newspaper to become acquainted with my new area. I have continued to buy, read, and subscribe to it…for now. The Village News, as it is currently named, is a great source for information about local events, announcements of club activities, coverage of school programs and sports, real estate listings, support for our businesses, updates from our local and county officials, editorials, and more. Your portrayal of current events, u... Full story

  • Protesting closure of Fallbrook Library

    Updated Oct 10, 2024

    Dear Mr. Acosta and Ms. Rincon, I am writing on behalf of so many in our community to utterly oppose the closure of our library facility for 2 months without providing any important library resources as this is going on! When the new library was being built, you found a storefront space on Main Street for limited walk-in services, tutoring and computer use. You partnered with the Community Center to use some of their underutilized rooms for tutoring programs. In short, you cared about what was going to happen to our... Full story

  • Why I'm opposing Measure G and why you should too

    Supervisor Jim Desmond, 5th District|Updated Oct 10, 2024

    This November, San Diego County voters will face a critical decision: whether to approve Measure G, a new half-cent sales tax to fund public transportation projects for SANDAG (San Diego Association of Governments). I strongly oppose this measure, and here’s why. Measure G asks you to pay more taxes to fund buses and trolleys. This is not the time to add to the financial burdens of hardworking San Diegans. We’re all feeling the pinch – electricity, gas, fire insurance, and h... Full story

  • Measure V needed to improve schooling environment

    Updated Oct 10, 2024

    I am writing to urge voters in the Bonsall Unified School District to pass Measure V and re-elect school board trustee Eric Ortega. I am a teacher at Sullivan Middle School and my classroom is an old, cramped portable. Over the years, my students and I have experienced pest infestations, inadequate heating and cooling, flickering lights, leaking roofs, and the general disrepair that comes with such conditions. In fact, most teachers at Sullivan are in the same situation. Students struggle to learn when their environment is... Full story

  • Governor Newsom signs Leader Jones's off-highway vehicle legislation

    Updated Oct 10, 2024

    SACRAMENTO – Senate Minority Leader Brian W. Jones (R-San Diego) announced that Governor Newsom signed his Senate Bill 708 into law after it sailed through both houses of the Legislature with unanimous votes. The bipartisan measure saves off-highway vehicle (OHV) competitions in California. “I’m thrilled that Governor Newsom signed our bipartisan Senate Bill 708 into law, effectively saving OHV competitions in California,” said Jones. “For the past five years, my office worked with stakeholders and government agencies... Full story

  • This Lawsuit Abuse Awareness Week it's time to put an end to a new breed of frivolous suits

    Updated Oct 10, 2024

    Victor Gomez Executive Director California Citizens Against Lawsuit Abuse You have to just love how using websites can make life so easy. You no longer have to leave the house to shop for a new car or dress. Instead, the internet has also become the breeding ground for those targeting small business owners for technical website violations, suing them with American Disability Act lawsuits. The technical law allows anyone wanting to scam the system to sit in front of a computer at the kitchen table in the middle of North... Full story

  • FEMA is insolvent and hurricane survivors help each other

    Julie Reeder, Publisher|Updated Oct 10, 2024
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    Breaking news surrounding Hurricane Helene has sparked widespread controversy, with polarizing rumors and unsettling facts dominating the internet and airwaves. Questions have arisen about FEMA’s response, financial state, and potential involvement in blocking recovery efforts, all while the catastrophic hurricane continued its destructive path. Other people reported that FEMA was trying to manage privately purchased supplies going into the hurricane affected areas so they c... Full story

  • 'Preserving Your Harvest' is the topic for Fallbrook Garden Club

    Updated Oct 10, 2024

    FALLBROOK – Liz Woodward, Jodi Bay, and Donna McClay will be the guest speakers at the Fallbrook Garden Club's Tuesday, Oct. 29 general meeting. These three Master Food Preservers will present food preservation information. They are certified Master Food Preservers, a program associated with the University of California Cooperative Extension which provides research-based information on food safety and food preservation. They are also UCCE Master Gardeners. They are eager to s... Full story

  • Our busy Legislature

    Assemblymember Marie Waldron, 75th District|Updated Oct 10, 2024

    The 2023-2024 regular session of the Legislature adjourned Aug. 31. For better or worse, over the past two years, we’ve debated 4,821 bills. This year, over 1,200 bills passed both houses and were sent to the Governor. He vetoed 15.7%. And last year, 1,100 bills reached the Governor, and his veto rate was 14.9%. 3,291 of these bills originated in the Assembly, and 1,530 were Senate bills. 1,420 bills created a state mandate for a local program, in some cases without p... Full story

  • Fallbrook Harvest Faire happens Oct. 20

    Updated Oct 10, 2024

    FALLBROOK – Just about everything is in place for the annual Harvest Faire, scheduled for Sunday, Oct. 20 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Main Avenue in historic downtown Fallbrook. The faire will feature local handmade crafts, as well as a beer and wine garden, pony rides, pie baking contest, pumpkin and costume contests, live music, local foods and treats, fall-themed treats, nonprofits with crafts for kids and a pumpkin patch. Also on display will be an abundance of locally handcrafted scarecrows, as part of the October S... Full story

  • Bonsall High to put on annual car show

    Updated Oct 10, 2024

    BONSALL – The Third Annual Bonsall High School Car Show, Trunk or Treat style, will be held Saturday, Oct. 26, with roll in 9 a.m. and the show from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Bonsall Elementary School parking lots This free event will have music, food trucks, business vendors, raffle baskets, plus many cool cars. Kids can make their own treat bags for cars giving out candy and get face painting done by BHS students. These kid-centered activities will be at the Historic Bonsall Schoolhouse where tours will be provided tours. N... Full story

  • FUHSD recognizes Fallbrook's Finest for the Month of September

    Updated Oct 10, 2024

    FALLBROOK – At the Fallbrook Union High School District Board of Trustees' regular meeting on Sept. 11, FUHSD proudly recognized community members as "Fallbrook's Finest" for the month of September 2024. Originally launched in September 2019, the Fallbrook's Finest initiative was created to honor staff members who made exceptional contributions. This year, the program has expanded to celebrate all individuals who are actively engaged in supporting and promoting positive outcom...

  • Students explore healthy eating at FUESD Farmers Market Assemblies

    Updated Oct 10, 2024

    FALLBROOK – Last month, the FUESD Child Nutrition Services Team held a series of dynamic Farmers Market Assemblies at Live Oak Elementary, Fallbrook STEM Academy, Maie Ellis Elementary, and Mary Fay Pendleton. These assemblies provided students with an exciting, hands-on learning experience while highlighting the importance of supporting local farmers, sustainability, and healthy eating habits. One of the highlights of the events was the opportunity for students to select t...

  • BUSD renews collaboration MOU with Pala Tribe

    Joe Naiman, Village News Reporter|Updated Oct 10, 2024

    The Bonsall Unified School District board approved a new agreement with the Pala Band of Mission Indians to enhance the school district’s ability to provide educational accomplishments for Pala Tribe members. The BUSD board voted 5-0 Sept. 18 to approve the new memorandum of understanding. The school district and the tribe had previously approved an agreement in June 2023, but that MOU was subject to review after one year. “This is a renewal of an existing agreement that expires in 2024 and will continue until 2029,” said...

  • Millions of Californians to receive average $71 credit on October electric bills

    Updated Oct 10, 2024

    SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom announced Oct. 2 that more than 11.5 million Californian households will automatically see savings on their October electricity bill through the California Climate Credit, funded by the state’s innovative Cap-and-Trade Program. This credit will average $71 per electric bill customer. Including credits that went out in April, Californians will receive an average of $217 in bill credits during 2024. Since 2014, Californian households have already received an average of $971 in combined automat...

  • Soroptimists offer cash grants for women seeking educational assistance

    Updated Oct 10, 2024

    VISTA – Women who are the primary wage earners for their families can now apply for financial assistance through the Soroptimist Live Your Dream: Education and Training Awards for Women. The awards, which provide cash grants to help women continue their education or training, are open for applications until Nov. 15. Soroptimist International of Vista and North County Inland will award cash awards of varying amounts to be determined. Local winners may also advance to the Soroptimist Region level, where they have a chance to r...

  • BUSD board approves MOU with FUHSD to use Ivy High School

    Joe Naiman, Village News Reporter|Updated Oct 10, 2024

    The Bonsall Unified School District does not have a continuation school, but BUSD students who are not meeting Bonsall High School requirements may now continue their studies at Ivy High School in Fallbrook. A 5-0 BUSD board vote Sept. 18 approved a memorandum of understanding between the Bonsall district and the Fallbrook Union High School District for BUSD students to attend Ivy High School, which is the FUHSD continuation school. The MOU covers the 2024-25 school year, and the parties will meet prior to June 30 to determin...

  • Worker of the Week builds on reservations

    Updated Oct 10, 2024

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  • NCFPD approves 2024-25 budget

    Joe Naiman, Village News Reporter|Updated Oct 10, 2024

    The Sept. 24 meeting of the North County Fire Protection District included approval of the 2024-25 NCFPD budget. The board’s 5-0 vote adopted a budget which anticipates $27,217,100 in revenue. The budget also calls for $27,217,100 of operational and debt service expenditures and a contribution to reserves along with an $11,665,925 capital budget. “The increase in revenue the fire district is experiencing is allowing us to reinforce our infrastructure and expand services to meet the needs of our growing region,” said NCFPD...

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