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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"A map? Who needs a map? We have GPS," I told my mother. But the GPS in the rental car was not working, and mom and I, intrepid travelers from California, were lost in Collierville, Tennessee – at about midnight on a narrow two-lane road with no lights to be seen. The narrow road narrowed even more – and then – as we rounded a tight curve – the headlights illuminated a massive sign: "Welcome to Mississippi." Mississippi? What happened to Tennessee? Mom and I laughed hysteri... Full story
A three-vehicle crash on Interstate 15 near Bonsall was causing traffic delays Monday afternoon. The collision was reported at 3:10 p.m. on the northbound side of the freeway at the state Route 76 overpass, according to information from the North County Fire Protection District and the California Highway Patrol. North County Fire tweeted about 3:40 p.m. that crews were at the scene. NCFPD spokesman John Choi said one person was taken to Temecula Valley Hospital in nearby Temecula with moderate injuries. No one else had to be...
SAN DIEGO (CNS) - County environmental health officials issued a water contact advisory Monday for all coastal beaches and bays due to contamination from urban runoff following rainfall. The Department of Environmental Health warned swimmers, surfers and other water users that levels of bacteria can rise significantly in coastal waters, particularly near storm drains, creeks, rivers and lagoon outlets that discharge urban runoff. Water contact should be avoided for at least 72 hours following a rainstorm, according to the cou...
ESCONDIDO (CNS) - A woman suffered serious injuries Monday morning when her pickup truck spun out and was struck by a big rig on rain-slick Interstate 15 in Escondido, authorities said. The crash was reported around 8:05 a.m. on northbound I-15 near state Route 78, California Highway Patrol Officer Mark Latulippe said. The woman's Ford Ranger spun out and veered to the left across highway lanes, then a big rig struck the pickup on the passenger side, Latulippe said. The woman, whose name and age were not immediately...
FALLBROOK – The Fallbrook Senior Softball League is now accepting new and returning players for winter 2020. New players interested in tryouts and practice sessions in December can call the number below for information. Registration fees are due by Jan. 6, and the draft is scheduled on the same day. After the draft, players will be contacted by the team managers and notified of the league start date. This league is for adults age 50-plus. Games begin at 4 p.m., Monday through Thursday, with each team playing two games per w... Full story
SAN DIEGO (CNS) - The San Diego County Health and Human Services Agency announced Thursday that it received $2.5 million in federal funding to support housing vouchers to unsheltered military veterans. The county will use the $2,520,346 grant to issue 175 housing vouchers to veterans throughout the county. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development awarded the grant to the county HHSA through its Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing program, which supports rental assi... Full story
CARLSBAD (CNS) - People who visited Islands Fine Burgers & Drinks or Champagne French Bakery Cafe outlets earlier this year may have fallen victim to online theft of their credit information, the restaurant chains announced Thursday. Between Feb. 18 and Sept. 27, thieves installed malware on payment-card devices at various of the restaurants' locations, according to the Carlsbad-based operators of the eateries. The owners of the restaurant chains have begun an investigation... Full story
SAN DIEGO (CNS) - The Encinitas City Council unanimously voted to tentatively approve an expansion of the city's ban on the use and distribution of single-use plastic products to include straws and utensils, it was announced Thursday. The ordinance would require restaurants within the city to only provide single-use plastic straws and utensils upon request and would prevent the distribution of plastic straws and utensils at any city-owned facility or city-sponsored event. On A... Full story
OCEANSIDE (CNS) - A man was shot in the abdomen after a dispute at the Oceanside Transit Center, police said today. The shooting happened at about 7:14 p.m. Saturday and the victim was taken by Life Flight helicopter to Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla, said Tom Bussey of the Oceanside Police Department. The unidentified victim was in stable condition with non-life threatening injuries. "This incident occurred because of a personal dispute and appears not to be gang-related in nature,'' Bussey said. "The victim told... Full story
ESCONDIDO (CNS) - A motorist was arrested for impaired driving at a checkpoint for driving under the influence, police said on Sunday. The checkpoint was conducted Saturday at Second Avenue and Broadway. Almost 7,000 vehicles drove through the checkpoint and 983 vehicles were screened at an initial check with 60 vehicles sent to a secondary screening. Drivers who could not produce a driver's license or who were suspected of being under the influence of alcohol or drugs are... Full story
SAN DIEGO (CNS) - A storm heading to Southern California could bring heavy rain and thunderstorms to San Diego County starting Sunday night, and lasting through Thursday, according to the National Weather Service. An upper-level high-pressure system over the area shifted east over the weekend as an upper-level trough moved in from the northwest. This trough is the dominant factor sending Pacific storms into the area, forecasters said. A colder cell arriving Christmas day will... Full story
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FALLBROOK – The Fallbrook Chamber of Commerce hosted its annual Charity Golf Tournament Sept. 29, at Pala Mesa Resort. A total of 74 golfers participated to raise money for the chamber and D’Vine Path, a local nonprofit serving the needs of developmentally disabled adults. The Fallbrook Chamber presented D’Vine Path with a check for $2,000 at its Christmas of Giving Open House Dec. 11. The chamber staff appreciates everyone who participated in some way – either by playing...
CAMP PENDLETON – The Coalition to Salute America's Heroes distributed nonperishable foods and household products to 400 active-duty military families serving at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Dec. 7. Each of the families received one Food & Hygiene Box (retail value of $250), which includes enough food to feed a family of four for two weeks. The Home Goods Giveaway was held in conjunction with a Trees for Troops event, during which Camp Pendleton families each received a f...
Kevin Kandalaft UnitedHealthcare Sustaining an injury or feeling the sudden onset of sickness can be an alarming experience. In many instances, people instinctively seek out the emergency room as a vital provider of immediate care. However, according to a study from Mercer Human Resources Consulting, 35% of emergency room users were unaware that they had alternatives for care. When experiencing a change in health, knowing when to visit the emergency room, understanding care...
A bicyclist was struck and killed on state Route 76 in Bonsall Wednesday morning. The deadly crash happened just before 10 a.m. near Thoroughbred Lane, the California Highway Patrol reported. The cyclist, a 63-year-old man, was heading west on the highway when he was struck, according to information from CHP Officer Mark Latulippe and North County Fire Protection District Capt. Richard Berry told Village News. Paramedics tried to perform life-saving measures on the victim, but he was pronounced dead at the scene. The driver,...
NEW YORK CITY – With the holiday season, many people are hoping to escape the cold to a sunny shore far away. A winter getaway is a great time to relax and have fun, but it’s important to remember that ultraviolet rays from the sun can cause severe skin damage, sunburn and ultimately contribute to the development of skin cancer. “Melanoma, one of the most dangerous forms of skin cancer, is closely linked to intense, intermittent sun exposure – the kind people often receive during beach vacations,” Dr. Deborah S. Sarnoff,...
NEW YORK CITY – With the holiday season, many people are hoping to escape the cold to a sunny shore far away. A winter getaway is a great time to relax and have fun, but it’s important to remember that ultraviolet rays from the sun can cause severe skin damage, sunburn and ultimately contribute to the development of skin cancer. “Melanoma, one of the most dangerous forms of skin cancer, is closely linked to intense, intermittent sun exposure – the kind people often receive during beach vacations,” Dr. Deborah S. Sarnoff,...
In today’s world virtually any holiday travel is going to be a cause for increased stress and anxiety. Whether driving for a holiday visit with relatives or taking a holiday plane trip, it’s almost guaranteed that you’ll experience some stress-producing, travel-related issues. Regardless, holiday travel is popular. It’s estimated that this year’s holiday period will see more than 94 million Americans climbing in their cars for a holiday road trip. If air travel is in the plans, they’ll be joining an estimated 6 million fellow...
A total of 483 San Diegans died from meth last year, a record number for the region. That's the key finding of the San Diego County Methamphetamine Strike Force's latest report, which was released at the Medical Examiner's Office recently. The figure for 2018 is 106 more deaths than the number reported in 2016 when a former-record 377 meth fatalities were reported. "Meth abuse is not a new problem, but these latest figures from the Meth Strike Force Report Card are deeply...
Lauran Neergaard The Associated Press Medical Writer Birth control pills work great if women remember to take them every day but missing doses can mean a surprise pregnancy. Now scientists have figured out how to pack a month's supply into one capsule. The trick is a tiny star-shaped gadget that unfolds in the stomach and gradually releases the drug. The experimental capsule is still years away from drugstores, but researchers said Wednesday, Dec. 4, that it worked as...
The Fallbrook Regional Health District board at its Dec. 11 meeting heard a presentation from the consultants the district hired to identify what the uses the community may have for the future Fallbrook Wellness Center. The district broke ground on the future wellness center site, a former church on East Mission Road near Stage Coach Lane, in September 2018. The decision was made to open a wellness center after the former Fallbrook Hospital closed in 2014. Rachel Mason, executive director of the health district, said in...
FALLBROOK – Poinsettias are synonymous with the holiday season. These colorful plants brighten up homes with their vibrant hues in variations of red, white and pink, making them a holiday decoration many people cannot live without. While they're most visible during the often chilly holiday season, poinsettias prefer warm weather. Poinsettias are native to Central America and originally flourished in an area of southern Mexico. The Aztecs used the plant for decorative and m...
The Fallbrook Regional Health District board at its Dec. 11 meeting heard a presentation from the consultants the district hired to identify what the uses the community may have for the future Fallbrook Wellness Center. The district broke ground on the future wellness center site, a former church on East Mission Road near Stage Coach Lane, in September 2018. The decision was made to open a wellness center after the former Fallbrook Hospital closed in 2014. Rachel Mason, executive director of the health district, said in...
