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  • San Diego County reports 1,217 new coronavirus cases, 16 deaths as holidays approach

    City News Service|Updated Dec 2, 2020

    SAN DIEGO (CNS) - San Diego County health officials reported 1,217 new COVID-19 infections and 16 additional deaths Wednesday as county leaders urge caution heading into the holiday season. Wednesday's data raises the county's totals to 84,638 cases and 1,035 deaths while hospitalizations continue to surge. The San Diego County Health and Human Services Agency reported 739 coronavirus patients hospitalized as of Wednesday, with 209 of them in intensive care units. That...

  • Imminent Santa Ana conditions prompt fire weather warnings

    City News Service|Updated Dec 2, 2020

    SAN DIEGO (CNS) - A predicted period of highly gusty and dry conditions across the San Diego area prompted authorities today to issue warnings of increased wildfire hazards and the potential for public-safety power shutoffs over the next several days in particularly at-risk locales. Arid Santa Ana winds will increase in strength and become widespread across the county late tonight, with 50-mph gusts possible in the mountains and the western valleys, according to the National Weather Service. On Thursday, humidity levels...

  • San Diego Blood Bank asks for convalescent plasma as COVID-19 cases increases

    City News Service|Updated Dec 2, 2020

    SAN DIEGO (CNS) - As coronavirus cases and hospitalizations continue to spike in San Diego County and throughout the country, the San Diego Blood Bank put out another plea Wednesday for donations of COVID-19 convalescent plasma used to treat patients battling the illness. According to the blood bank, orders for the plasma — taken from the blood of those who developed antibodies upon recovering from the virus — have tripled in the last month, as have hospitalizations. San Diego Blood Bank was one of the first blood banks in th...

  • San Diego County crosses 1,000 COVID-19 deaths as hospitalizations surge

    Updated Dec 1, 2020

    SAN DIEGO (CNS) - San Diego County health officials reported 1,378 new COVID-19 infections and 22 deaths Tuesday, Dec. 1 as hospitalizations continue to surge with nearly triple the number of people hospitalized compared to a month ago. Tuesday's data brings the cumulative number of cases to 83,421 while the death toll crossed another milestone as it reached 1,019. The San Diego County Health and Human Services Agency reported 723 coronavirus patients hospitalized as of... Full story

  • San Diego County reopens COVID-19 rental assistance application period today

    Updated Dec 1, 2020

    SAN DIEGO (CNS) - An additional 10,000 households economically impacted by COVID-19 are able to apply for rent relief from San Diego County Tuesday, Dec. 1, part of $27 million county supervisors allocated for just such a purpose. County residents economically impacted by the pandemic could qualify for assistance of up to $3,000 to pay for past-due or upcoming rent through the second wave of the Emergency Rental Assistance Program starting Tuesday. County leaders are anticipating awarding more than $10 million in assistance...

  • San Diego County reports additional 959 COVID-19 cases; hospitalizations up

    Updated Nov 30, 2020

    SAN DIEGO (CNS) - San Diego County health officials reported 959 new COVID-19 infections Monday, Nov. 30 amid a surge in hospitalizations that have nearly tripled in a month's time. The San Diego County Health and Human Services Agency reported that 692 coronavirus patients were hospitalized as of Monday, with 180 of them being treated in intensive care units, up from 671 reported on Sunday, 636 on Saturday, and 580 last Wednesday and Thursday. The county crossed 400... Full story

  • Firefighters made quick work of Camp Pendleton fire

    Updated Nov 30, 2020

    North County Fire reported Monday, Nov. 30 that a brush fire on Camp Pendleton was sending smoke into the sky, but was no threat to Fallbrook. At roughly 2:30 p.m., North County Fire announced that the spread of the fire had been halted and there was no damage or injuries associated with the incident....

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    Fallbrook Girls Soccer coach looking forward to season

    Jeff Pack, Staff Writer|Updated Nov 30, 2020

    For Fallbrook Union High School Girls Varsity Soccer Head Coach Sergio Garcia, the spring season that awaits his program still feels up in the air and putting that into words isn't exactly easy. "I'm looking forward to hopefully there is some type of competition or at least some type of recreational or being out there and kicking the ball with the right precautions," he said in a phone interview. "That's kind of where we're at." Talking about a season that will be played in a...

  • Newsom: Sweeping stay-at-home order possible across state amid virus surge

    Updated Nov 30, 2020

    SAN DIEGO (CNS) - With coronavirus cases surging statewide and hospital beds expected to fill rapidly, Gov. Gavin Newsom said Monday, Nov. 30 a more sweeping stay-at-home order could soon be imposed in the vast majority of California in hopes of preventing the health care system from being overrun. Newsom said nine more of the state's 58 counties have been moved into the most restrictive ``purple'' tier of the state's COVID-19 monitoring system, meaning 51 counties are now in... Full story

  • 2 Things You Shouldn't Do This Thanksgiving

    Updated Nov 30, 2020

    Oil and water don't mix Help keep holiday grease out of the sewer system With all the extra cooking that comes with the holidays, we usually see an increase in the number of problems within the sewer system. So as you prepare those tasty turkeys, hams and roasts, keep in mind that kitchen grease and water don't mix. Kitchen grease poured down the drain is a leading cause of sewer spills in Fallbrook. Oils and fat stick to the sewer pipes and clog passageways, causing back-ups...

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    Miller sweeps weekend's stakes races

    Joe Naiman, Village News reporter|Updated Nov 24, 2020

    The Del Mar Thoroughbred Club had three stakes races the weekend of Nov. 6-8, and San Luis Rey Thoroughbred Center horses trained by Peter Miller won all three. On Nov. 6, September Secret won the Golden State Juvenile Fillies Stakes for 2-year-old California-bred fillies. Good With People finished first in the Nov. 7 Golden State Juvenile Stakes for California-bred 2-year-olds. Mo See Cal was the winner of the Nov. 8 Betty Grable Stakes for California-bred fillies and mares...

  • SHERIFF'S LOG

    Updated Nov 24, 2020

    Nov. 11 Pala Rd @ Couser Canyon Rd Vehicle burglary Nov. 12 1000 block E. Mission Rd Shoplifting 100 block Mission Oaks Rd Petty theft 1600 block S. Mission Rd Vandalism 1800 blok Gum Tree Ln Vandalism 500 block S. Main Ave Petty theft E. Alvarado St @ N. Stage Coach Ln Arrest: Domestic abuse Nov. 13 36200 block Myers Rd Arrest: Vehicle theft, residential burglary 4100 block Calle Canonero Fraud 38100 block Sandia Creek Dr Vehicle burglary 800 block S. Wisconsin Ave Vehicle burglary 1800 block Dickey St Vehicle burglary 400...

  • Three human trafficking victims rescued

    Updated Nov 24, 2020

    SAN DIEGO – On Nov. 16, the San Diego Human Trafficking Task Force received two leads for two separate juvenile victims who were being trafficked in San Diego County. The first lead was provided to County Probation by the 17-year-old victim's mother and relayed to SDHTTF for follow-up. SDHTTF found evidence the juvenile was engaging in commercial sex acts in a hotel within San Diego County. SDHTTF located and rescued the juvenile. The juvenile was evaluated by Child Welfare Services (CWS) and provided human trafficking victim...

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    Crews break ground on new Lexus dealership in Temecula

    Will Fritz, Associate Editor|Updated Nov 24, 2020

    A ground-breaking ceremony was held Tuesday, Nov. 10, at a planned Temecula Valley Lexus dealership, a Temecula official said Nov. 19. Grading began for the approximately 54,000-square-foot dealership, according to Christine Damko, economic development manager for Temecula. The dealership will sit on nearly 5 acres at DLR Drive, near Ynez Road, and will be part of the Temecula Valley Toyota ownership family. "We are thrilled to bring Lexus to the Temecula Valley," Tom Rudnai,...

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    Five innovative county programs recognized

    Yvette Urrea Moe, County of San Diego Communications Office|Updated Nov 24, 2020

    Five San Diego County programs were chosen by the California State Association of Counties for 2020 Challenge Awards, highlighting innovation among programs developed and implemented in county government. San Diego County received the second most awards this year. Los Angeles County received seven. In total, 49 programs from 25 counties were awarded this year. The Love Your Heart, Heart Health Awareness program received a Challenge Award in the Health and Human Services...

  • Funding a challenge for Stage Coach Lane pathway

    Joe Naiman, Village News reporter|Updated Nov 24, 2020

    In order for a pathway or trail to be constructed along Stage Coach Lane funding must be obtained and right-of-way must be secured, so members of the Fallbrook community met virtually Nov. 16 to express their desire to the County of San Diego staff. The meeting was hosted by the Fallbrook Revitalization Committee and included representatives from the office of Supervisor Jim Desmond and from the county's Department of Public Works and Department of Parks and Recreation. The proposed pathway or trail along Stage Coach Lane...

  • Reduce wildfire risk to homes, businesses

    Updated Nov 24, 2020

    SACRAMENTO – With more than 4 million acres of their state burned in 2020, Californians are painfully aware of their wildfire risk. Before the next fire comes, though, they can make their home or business less likely to be damaged or destroyed. The key is to reduce the fire’s access to fuel on their property or part of the dwelling itself. Mitigation specialists typically divide a property into two zones. The first extends from the home out for 30 feet, which CAL FIRE says should be “lean, clean and green.” If one lives o...

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    At CR Properties, 'integrity matters'

    Christal Gaines-Emory, Intern|Updated Nov 24, 2020

    Bob Hillery has been involved in the real estate industry for 17 years and began CR Properties in February 2012. After working in other brokerages, Hillery was inspired to start his own brokerage with his own rules and a friendly environment for realtors and clients. "I wanted to create a supportive, cooperative, great place to work," he said. As the owner of CR Properties and a broker here in Fallbrook, Hillery has a busy schedule. On an average day, he works with clients,...

  • County modifies policies for lien contract releases

    Joe Naiman, Village News Reporter|Updated Nov 24, 2020

    The County of San Diego's policies on releases of lien contracts and reversion of property to acreage will be modified. A 5-0 San Diego County Board of Supervisors vote Oct. 28 approved the introduction and first reading of the ordinance amendments and also found the action to be categorically exempt from California Environmental Quality Act review. The second reading and adoption was approved on a 5-0 vote Nov. 18. An ordinance amendment (other than a Zoning Ordinance change or an urgency adoption) takes effect 30 days...