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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With the new arrival of the international giant pandas, their dinner plate is in the making with various species of bamboo here in San Diego. Southern California has a wide spectrum of exotic bamboos that can grow and thrive in our soft Mediterranean climate. There are 42 species of bamboo that the pandas eat in their native landscape, with some supplementary rodents, birds, and fish occasionally. The remote tropical forest in central west China with its mountains ranging...
The San Diego County Fair has showmanship competitions for junior livestock exhibitors. The winner or alternate of the showmanship competition for each animal competes in the master showmanship competition for all large animals, and this year Morgan Michalke won the master showmanship for Future Farmers of America members. "I was really proud that I won. I had no idea that was going to happen," Michalke said. The dairy goat, market goat, market livestock beef, dairy cattle,...
For many families throughout San Diego County, these are challenging times. The rising cost of living means that people are often faced with difficult decisions – and for some pet families, being unable to afford a pet's care can result in the heartbreaking decision to surrender them to a shelter. But the San Diego Humane Society is committed to keeping animals with the people who love them. The organization accomplishes this by offering Community Support Services, i...
The county's Child and Family Well-Being Department is celebrating its first anniversary in what will be a multiyear transition focused on providing prevention and support services through one dynamic department. This change reflects a shift in how the county focuses on and supports families. "We work to keep children and teens out of the child welfare system while creating partnerships with their families. These partnerships help us leverage their lived experience and persona...
Breathing profoundly affects health and wellness. Learn how minor adjustments to your breathing can significantly improve your quality of life. Wellness trends often entice with promises of a healthier, happier life – and the latest one might raise an eyebrow. An increasing number of people are deliberately taping their mouths shut. At first glance, this practice may seem odd, yet its goal is to encourage something as fundamental as breathing – specifically, breathing through the nose. Despite its unconventional app...
TEMECULA – Niraj Parekh, MD, performed Southwest Healthcare Temecula Valley Hospital's first patient implant of the new WATCHMAN FLX™ Pro Left Atrial Appendage Closure (LAAC) Device. The Watchman medical technology is designed to reduce the risk of stroke in patients with atrial fibrillation (AFib) who seek an alternative to long-term blood thinners. The minimally invasive procedure involves implanting the Watchman device into the heart to prevent blood clots from forming in...
County Behavioral Health Services has been awarded $12.4 million in state funding for bridge housing. The funds will be used to create 49 new recuperative care beds for people who are experiencing homelessness and have a behavioral health condition. The award was part of a series of competitive grants issued by the California Department of Health Care Services as part of its Behavioral Health Bridge Housing funding. The new beds will be located both within a county-owned facility and in community-based providers that...
It’s that time of year when families are busy checking off those back-to-school lists, including making sure your student has the right pencils, notebooks, and backpack. But even more important than school supplies may be making sure your child is feeling emotionally and mentally ready to start the school year. Here are four steps to help reduce stress and help support a healthy start of the school year for students. 1. Create or re-establish routines: What time does the family sit down for dinner? When is homework time? W...
What's in the Latin botanical names attached to plants? Botanical names are the standardized names of plants accepted by scientists and the horticultural community no matter what language they speak or where they are globally. The names consist of two segments with the first being the Genus followed by the species. Example: Camellia japonica with the Genus being followed by the species in lower case. Three centuries ago when early botanists traveled the world studying plants a...
Summer and even the fall months in San Diego County can bring extremely high temperatures that can be dangerous to people and pets. Excessive heat can spike body temperatures that can cause heatstroke, exhaustion, dizziness, nausea, confusion, headache and even death. Children and the elderly are particularly at risk. So, here are tips that can help keep you, your friends and loved ones safe. • The County’s Cool Zones, including the County’s 33 branch libraries, community centers and other locations, offer people safe, air-c...
Tai Chi is an ancient Chinese system of exercise that features slow movements involving the shifting of weight and deep, controlled breathing. Among the many health benefits of regular Tai Chi practice are a lessening of the pain and stiffness of arthritis and also back pain, conditioning the cardiovascular system, lowering blood pressure, increasing lung capacity and bone density. Tai Chi has additional features that are especially important to seniors in preventing or...
The donated awards at the San Diego County Fair's gems, minerals and jewelry exhibition included the Gregory & Eve Anderson Award for Best and Most Eclectic Exhibit, and this year's award was given for a display which honored former Fallbrook collector Jim Walker. Walker died Dec. 27, 2023. His widow, Mary Fong Walker, put together the display. "That's neat that I got their award," Walker said. "Greg was an old friend of ours." Greg Anderson was Schafer's predecessor as the...
Summer is certainly upon us. This year has seen record-breaking weather all over the globe; in fact, meteorologists reported that Sunday, July 21, saw the Earth's hottest average temperature ever recorded. Closer to home, experience tells us that it's only going to get hotter before it gets cooler. I didn't need to tell you that at the beginning of August, did I? Since high summer temperatures and less-than-ideal conditions for roses are inevitable for the next couple of...
The lamb raised by Molly Schmierer of Fallbrook High School's Future Farmers of America chapter was chosen as the FFA reserve champion for the 2024 San Diego County Fair's market livestock show. Schmierer raised a 111-pound wether (male) called Wooly Wonka. The Hampshire cross won his weight class before receiving FFA reserve champion designation. "I'm grateful for everyone who helped," Schmierer said. Other Fallbrook FFA members, the Fallbrook High School agriculture teachers...
A memorandum of understanding between the Fallbrook Public Utility District and the Mission Resource Conservation District to maintain the medians along South Mission Road has been approved by the boards of both districts. The 3-0 FPUD board vote Monday, July 22, with Jennifer DeMeo and Don McDougal absent, approved the MOU. The Mission RCD board approved the agreement Monday, July 15. The MOU incorporates FPUD’s new Community Benefit Program which will provide funding for the oversight and execution of the landscape and irri...
Do you know a friend or loved one who suffers from fear, anxiety, and depression and you don’t know what to do to help them? It can be frustrating to watch someone you know struggle with their mental health and not be able to do anything to relieve their suffering. With this in mind, here are six ways to help the person cope in these kinds of situations. 1. Learn as much as you can in managing anxiety and depression: There are many books and information that will educate you on how to deal with fear and anxiety. Share this i...
Everyone always assumes the holiday season is the most challenging time for maintaining healthy eating habits, with all the sweets and hearty meals around. But it’s common to overlook how challenging summer can be too. Your home may not be littered with Halloween candy or overflowing with Thanksgiving leftovers, but over the last few months you’ve likely encountered more hot dogs, hamburgers and ice cream than you can count and consistently battle cravings for a tasty cold treat amid the summer heat. Let’s not forget the f...
What if I said that cutting back on a few spoonfuls of your favorite pasta dish could have notable health advantages? While the typical Western diet high in calories is associated with obesity, diabetes and heart disease, research on calorie restriction without malnutrition has shown improved healthspan and lifespan in many animals and humans. Calorie restriction is a promising and practical step to a longer, healthier life with delayed onset of age-related diseases. Are you ready to optimize your health with fewer bites? Cal...
SAN DIEGO – Thrive Pet Healthcare, a leading veterinary service community with numerous locations across 37 states, is urging pet owners in San Diego County and surrounding areas to be on the lookout for foxtail barbs on their pet. These seemingly harmless plants can cause significant harm to pets, with their barbed seeds capable of burrowing into the skin, eyes, ears, nose, and even internal organs. “Foxtails are barbed seeds found on certain grasses in the region during the spring and summer months,” says Dr. Trevor Garb,...
SI joint problems can be elusive, disabling and are more common than you may realize. To kick things off, let's understand: · What the medical term is · The definition, and · What the symptoms are "Sacroiliitis is painful inflammation in the joints where your spine connects to your pelvis (your sacroiliac joints – "SI joints"). It causes pain in your lower back, butt (buttock muscles) or legs," the Cleveland Clinic states. For those who have sought out an accurate diagnosis an... Full story
TEMECULA – Southwest Healthcare Temecula Valley Hospital has been named by U.S. News & World Report to its 2024-2025 Best Hospitals as a High Performing hospital for Heart Attack, Heart Failure and Stroke. It is the highest distinction a hospital can earn for U.S. News’ Best Hospitals Procedures & Conditions ratings. The annual Procedures & Conditions ratings are designed to assist patients and their health care providers in making informed decisions about where to receive care for challenging health conditions or ele...
VISTA – Are you getting your eyes checked? Vision problems and serious eye conditions can go completely unnoticed. With the help of an optometrist, eye diseases can be diagnosed early and potential vision loss prevented or slowed down. Cataracts are one of the leading causes of blindness. A cataract is a clouding of the lens inside of your eye. Depending on the type of cataract, it can develop slowly or quickly and can affect one or both eyes. While aging is the main cause, other risk factors include diabetes, smoking, too mu...
SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom announced June 21 that CalRx®-branded over the counter naloxone HCL nasal spray, 4 mg, will be available for free to eligible organizations through the Naloxone Distribution Project (NDP). This follows the state’s contract with Amneal Pharmaceuticals to purchase an OTC naloxone nasal spray product through CalRx®’s Naloxone Access Initiative at a significantly lower price. CalRx-branded naloxone coming off the production line “The CalRx brand is more than a logo; it’s a way to show that t...
