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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The Fallbrook Public Utility District board awarded NMN Construction the FPUD contract for improvements to the Rattlesnake Reservoir site. The 5-0 vote Oct. 28 approved an $818,000 contract with NMN Construction, whose office is in Tustin. Rattlesnake Reservoir itself is in good condition, but the area around the tank is in need of significant improvements due to erosion and stormwater issues on the Olive Hill area site. Rattlesnake Reservoir was installed in the 1950s. The steel reservoir has a capacity of 3.5 million gallon...
The county’s Health and Human Services Agency received a California Office of Traffic Safety grant to support its efforts to educate parents and caregivers about the importance of child safety seats. The grant program runs through September 2025. “We are thrilled to receive this funding to support our child safety seat education program,” said County Health and Human Services Agency Community Operations Officer Barbara Jiménez. “Proper use of child car seats can dramatically reduce the risk of injury or death in a crash. W...
The Bonsall Unified School District has renewed its music instruction services agreement with Kai Turley. A 5-0 BUSD board vote Oct. 16 approved a new independent contractor agreement with Turley for drumline learning enrichment courses. The agreement covers the 2024-25 school year from Aug. 14 to June 8, and Turley will be paid $14,400 for that period. “Extracurricular learning, such as our drumline classes, expose students to a variety of arts and activities to enhance the traditional core academics offered during the s...
FALLBROOK – San Onofre School and Mary Fay Pendleton, two schools aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton exclusively serving students from active military families, have experienced unprecedented growth in academic achievement. Recent performance results in both English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics underscore a commitment to high-quality, targeted education tailored to the needs of military-connected students. Both schools have been awarded the prestigious Purple Star...
ADELPHI, Maryland – University of Maryland Global Campus (UMGC) graduated more than 3,200 students worldwide in the summer 2024 term. Fallbrook graduates included: Gabriel Reyes, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration Lia Williams, Master of Science in Cybersecurity Management and Policy Marcelina Swan, Master of Science in Cybersecurity Technology and president's list designation. To qualify for the prestigious list at UMGC, a student must have graduated with a bachelor's or master's degree and a cumulative grade p...
The 25 mph speed limit on Flowerwood Lane between Knottwood Way and Gird Road will be retained. A 5-0 San Diego County Board of Supervisors vote Oct. 9 approved the first reading and introduction of the ordinance to retain the speed limit for the 1.35-mile segment and to recertify the speed limit for radar enforcement. The supervisors voted 4-0 Oct. 23 with Joel Anderson absent to approve the second reading and adoption. In order for a speed limit to be enforceable by radar, a speed survey must show that the speed limit is wi...
It’s easy to make your property look great in the spring and summer. In those months, it’s often warm and sunny; flowers are blooming, grass is growing and your home’s features can shine. But what about the colder seasons? There’s no doubt that autumn and winter can make keeping up curb appeal a little challenging. You can make your home look beautiful no matter the time of year with these tips. 1. Opt for hardy plants. You might not be able to have a lush floral garden... Full story
The county has made $11.5 million available to finance the creation of affordable housing to benefit low-income people and unsheltered veterans. The notice of funding availability (NOFA) was created from a combination of funds: · $6.5 million from the federal HOME Investment Partnerships program, · $3.5 million from the county’s Innovative Housing Trust Fund, · $1.5 million from the state’s Permanent Local Housing Allocation program. The NOFA also includes the opportunity to apply for Project Based Vouchers through both t...
EL CAJON – The partnership between Cal Fire and the University of California San Diego's ALERTCalifornia has advanced the fight against wildfires statewide. Since its inception in July 2023, this collaboration has improved wildfire detection, response times, and public awareness, keeping us all informed and prepared. The VideoWall is the newest addition to ALERTCalifornia’s technology investments statewide. Located in the San Diego Interagency Emergency Command Center, the VideoWall provides real-time intelligence to Cal Fire...
FALLBROOK – Carrying on a tradition that was launched in 2005, CalRTA Division 81 awarded close to $3,500 in teacher support grants to 18 recipients this year. Since the program's inception, over $30,000 have been awarded to date. Durable teaching materials such as headphones, books, and science equipment were among the items funded. Teachers from all four local school districts were represented. Despite the fact that CalRTA Division 81 is merging with Division 45 and will n...
FALLBROOK – Fire protection agencies utilized Rainbow Municipal Water District's Rapid Aerial Water Supply (RAWS) tank to aid in suppressing the Garden fire, a fast-moving brush fire that broke out Friday afternoon, Nov. 8 near Lake Garden Drive in Fallbrook. Fueled by Santa Ana winds and dry, flashy vegetation, the fire spread quickly, threatening nearby homes, and prompting precautionary evacuations. The North County Fire Protection District, Cal Fire, and several a...
This Thanksgiving let's take a moment to celebrate not only the abundance of food on our tables but also the compassion in our hearts. These plant-based dishes are a beautiful way to nourish our bodies, uplift our spirits, and show kindness to the animals we share this world with. By choosing vegan recipes, we embrace a lifestyle that honors all living beings, making the holiday season even more meaningful. These three delicious recipes are perfect for bringing people...
Hana Winton signed a letter of intent to play collegiate softball at California State University, Fullerton. High school seniors in certain sports were allowed to sign National Collegiate Athletic Association letters of intent on Nov. 13. The San Diego Sports Association and the CIF San Diego Section hosted a signing ceremony at Snapdragon Stadium in San Diego that morning, and Winton signed her letter of intent there. "I'm super excited, and it's a huge privilege to go play...
Although a first-round CIF Division V-A playoff loss gave Fallbrook High School’s football team a season record of 0-11 for the 2024 season, the 34‑33 score Nov. 8 at Fallbrook was the closest the Warriors were all year to winning a game. “I did expect it to be a close game,” said Fallbrook head coach Ross Johnson. “Both teams had some pretty good offensive weapons.” The 242 rushing yards Monte Vista senior Alexander Villanueva gained against Fallbrook brought his season total to 2,104 in 11 games. “They had the leading runni...
The 2024 Del Mar Thoroughbred Club fall meet began Oct. 31, and during the first week of the meet, San Luis Rey Training Center trainers Rolando Quinonez and Peter Miller each saddled two winners. Quinonez and Miller each had a winner on the first day of the meet. Quinonez won the fourth race Oct. 31 with Everything Bugs Me while Miller’s win that day was in the sixth race with Game Warrior. Tisquantum won the first race Nov. 2 to give Quinonez wins in both of his starts the first week of the fall meet. Spirit Rules won the s...
As inflation in the U.S. remains high, you may be looking to adjust your lifestyle and spending habits. But when it comes to health care, it’s important to keep your budget and well-being in mind. This year’s open enrollment season is a good chance to review how you’re using health services and decide whether you’ll stick with the plan you’ve got or switch to another being offered. It’s also an opportunity to assess your overall care costs to help ensure you choose a plan that will work best for next year’s budget. Enrollment...
During the holidays, overindulging in alcohol and food is widely accepted. Throughout history, for as long as the holiday season has been celebrated in the United States, we are encouraged to have that extra drink or plate of food. Alcohol, for instance, is widely used in excess, and this has never changed. While our knowledge about moderation and the short and long-term health impacts of alcohol have changed for the better, most Americans face the obstacle of overindulgence during the holidays, deciding whether to avoid the...
FALLBROOK – Fallbrook Union Elementary School District recently hosted Farmers Markets at La Paloma, William H. Frazier, and San Onofre schools, all organized by its dedicated Child Nutrition Services Department. These engaging events provided students with an incredible opportunity to learn about the importance of fresh, locally sourced foods and how these choices contribute to a healthy lifestyle. At the market, students were given play money and encouraged to shop for f...
"It's not what happens to you, but how you react to it that matters," Epictetus, a Greek Stoic philosopher once said. Rarely do things go exactly as planned, especially during the holidays and especially with our older relatives. Honestly, have the holidays ever gone exactly to plan? Does any day really go as planned? As we approach Thanksgiving and Christmas, let’s consider what the ultimate objective is. For each person this answer will be different. For me, it is to enjoy precious time with my friends and family. It f...
They say, "An apple a day keeps the doctor away." Is this statement true? Apples do have multiple health benefits and many types for us to enjoy. From green to Granny Smith, to Fuji, Gala, and Red Delicious, there's a taste and type for different tastebuds. We can eat one right in the palm of our hand or cut it up and put the chunks/slices into pies, muffins, salads, oatmeal, smoothies, or mixed fruit bowls. There are nutritional benefits when we eat apples. One medium-sized...
FALLBROOK – The California Office of Transportation Safety has announced that the North County Fire Protection District was awarded a $165,000 grant to purchase new rescue equipment. This funding will allow the district to begin transitioning its current fleet of gas-powered equipment to battery-operated zero-emission lightweight extrication equipment. “We are incredibly grateful for this grant, which will allow us to purchase state-of-the-art rescue tools and provide training to our first responders that is critical for the...
The conditions of the detachment of the Fallbrook Public Utility District from the San Diego County Water Authority included an exit fee paid to the SDCWA to cover the loss of CWA fixed revenues. The agreement also included FPUD purchasing the CWA infrastructure used to provide water to FPUD. The Oct. 28 FPUD board meeting approved the acquisition of the Fallbrook 3 Flow Control Facility. The 5-0 vote authorized FPUD General Manager Jack Bebee to approve a Bill of Sale which will transfer ownership of the flow control facilit...
