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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SAN DIEGO – San Diego Humane Society's Humane Law Enforcement is asking the public for information that will help identify two horses who were found abandoned just one week apart at a staging area corral in the Tijuana River Valley Regional Park. The first horse was found Tuesday, Nov. 21, and the second Sunday, Nov. 26. Both horses were in poor condition and taken to San Diego Humane Society's Escondido Campus for immediate treatment. Sadly, following a detailed e...
A spectacular sunset is captured near Fallbrook Winery in a cropped panoramic photo from an iPhone SE, Nov. 26. Village News/Robert Gonsett photo... Full story
EL CAJON – Effective Monday, Nov. 27 at 8 a.m., the burn permit suspension in San Diego County was lifted. Cal Fire/San Diego County Fire Chief Tony Mecham formally canceled the burn permit suspension and advised that those possessing current and valid agricultural and residential burn permits can now resume burning on permissible burn days. Burning hours will be 8 a.m. to sunset. Cal Fire burn permits are required for all agricultural and residential burning. Agricultural burns must be inspected by Cal Fire prior to b...
Gig Conaughton County of San Diego Communications Office The holiday season means shipping gifts – and not just through retailers. It’s also a time when we personally mail packages to faraway friends and family. Or maybe even travel like Santa to deliver them in person and bring back gifts in return. Just remember. Don’t pack a pest! It can happen. The gifts you send or receive could be carrying hitchhiking pests or plant diseases that could potentially damage the county’s $1.78 billion agricultural industry and our environme...
Gumbo and Fruit Loop are twin brothers who were rescued in Riverside along with eight other homeless cats in February of this year. They are a bonded pair who do everything together including running on their exercise wheel. They are just a year old, so they are fun and very playful. To meet Gumbo and Fruit Loop and all their friends, send an email to [email protected] to schedule an appointment.... Full story
Gig Conaughton County of San Diego Communications Office For many of us, the holiday season means food, food and more food! And it's also a time, as our feasts run from Thanksgiving through New Year's, that it becomes pretty easy to waste food. Like when it's served up, but we're too full to have another bite, or when it goes bad before we eat the leftovers. It's hard to believe, but every year in the U.S. up to 40% of the total food supply goes to waste, according to the...
Lucette Moramarco Associate Editor The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration recently held a National Prescription Drug Take Back Day to give people a way to safely discard unused medications. While many sheriff stations had a special collection that day, our Fallbrook substation doesn’t have the manpower to do it. However, local residents have several area locations to choose from to remove unneeded medications from their homes. Doing so can prevent drug misuse before it starts. The Fallbrook sheriff’s substation does hav...
Tim O’Leary Special to the Village News Many trails crisscross Temecula. One of those trails recently took your humble storyteller to the wine country for a yearly event that seeks to soften the sting of death and despair. That outing – the sixth annual Love, Light & Remembrance Evening – drew about 90 people to Wilson Creek Winery. It marked my introduction to luminaries, an encounter that took place amid thoughts of loss and lamentation. Others and I were fed and comforted, all at the same time, as we decorated and then...
Dr. Archana Dubey Special to the Village News As the holiday season approaches, students across the country are wrapping up their papers and exams for a long holiday break. For many, it is a time to rest, recharge and catch up with friends and family. It can also be an important opportunity for the adults in students’ lives to check in about their mental health and wellness. In college, our kids’ lives are full of new experiences; while exciting for many, navigating academic pressures and a growing independence can also bri...
Fernanda Lopez Halvorson County of San Diego Communications Office San Diego County public health officials are raising awareness of a disease known as Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever following the death of a San Diego resident who traveled to the Baja California region before becoming ill. Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever is a disease spread by ticks to humans and dogs. Some areas where these ticks may bite people and animals are hiking trails and grassy or wooded areas, typically...
State Point Media Millions of people around the world rely on plasma to treat a range of conditions, including rare inherited diseases, severe burns and trauma, liver disorders, and for cancer supportive care. What are the benefits for the donors? Health check: Before donating plasma, donors undergo a health screening. This can help identify any unknown health issues early on. Regenerative properties: The human body quickly regenerates the plasma donated, usually within 24 to...
Roger Boddaert Special to the Village News Recently I had the grand experience of visiting Biosphere 2 out in the Sonoran Desert with my family, and boy what an incredible field trip of a lifetime. Biosphere 2 was built 30 years ago to develop new technology for humans living in space someday. The major funding came from Texas billionaire Ed Bass who believed in the dream and donated $250 million for the project. Built on 3.1 acres, a series of massive structures rise like giant greenhouses of steel and glass. Within the...
Joe Naiman Village News Reporter The County of San Diego has a roadside vegetation management program intended to increase wildfire preparedness in unincorporated San Diego County. A 4-0 San Diego County Board of Supervisors vote Nov. 7, with one vacant seat, authorized acceptance of a Forest Service Community Wildfire Defense Grant from the United States Department of Agriculture. The grant is for $3,409,443. The county supervisors authorized acceptance of that grant and authorized the director of the county’s Department o...
FALLBROOK – The Fallbrook Fire Safe Council sponsored a "chipping day" on Saturday, Nov. 11, at the Welburn Gourd Farm in the DeLuz area of Fallbrook from 7:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. The event was offered to residents of Fallbrook, Bonsall, DeLuz and Rainbow. The goal of the event was to provide a centralized location for the residents to have branches, (less than six inches in diameter), trimmed brush, palm branches and other cut vegetation from their properties c...
Lucette Moramarco Associate Editor Craig Lozzi has a list of glowing recommendations from his many grateful customers, more than 200 of them from over 40 years of giving massages. The last 27 of those years have been in Fallbrook, first with the Wellness Spa and then with Transcendent Touch.. However, his clients live all over the country, from Boston to Hawaii, Virginia to Arizona.. Many of them found him while visiting family or friends here in town. "I can't say enough... Full story
TEMECULA – Southwest Healthcare Temecula Valley Hospital (TVH) is the first hospital in Southwest Riverside County to offer life-enhancing lung care technology with the minimally invasive Ion robotic-assisted bronchoscopy platform by Intuitive. "Temecula Valley Hospital is excited to be the first hospital in the Southwest region of Riverside County to offer the Ion, a robotic-assisted bronchoscopy platform for minimally invasive lung biopsy," said Darlene Wetton, TVH CEO. "...
Dan Tufto Humana California Medicare Choosing a Medicare plan that meets your health and financial needs shouldn’t be a burden, especially during this time of year when most people are otherwise busy with holidays, get-togethers and celebrations. In fact, a well-chosen plan can serve as a safety net, providing peace of mind for both routine and unexpected circumstances. The Medicare Advantage and Prescription Drug Plan Annual Election Period (AEP), which ends Dec. 7, is a yearly opportunity for those eligible for Medicare t...
VISTA – Vista Community Clinic (VCC) announces its remarkable achievements in healthcare quality recognition, receiving a plethora of accolades that highlight the clinic's unwavering commitment to delivering top-tier healthcare services. VCC's dedication to excellence has earned the organization the prestigious Gold Health Center Quality Leader badge from the Health Resources and Services Administration and six Blue Shield Promise Leading the Way Awards for Quality Health Care. The HRSA Community Health Quality Recognition B...
Jennifer Brix, ND Special to the Village News Cancer is a heavy word attached to a diverse array of emotions like fear, trauma, and grief, but also to courage, triumph, and success. Before any of these feelings are experienced, looking through a preventative lens may be the start of an effective approach to avoiding a late-stage cancer diagnosis. However, after recognizing the impact of preventative strategies, the next stage is implementing them, and this is where obstacles tend to arise. These roadblocks, whether in our min...
SAN DIEGO — San Diego Humane Society is temporarily pausing owner surrenders of dogs, except in emergencies that threaten the health of the pet, due to occurrences of a respiratory disease called Streptococcus Equi subspecies Zooepidemicus (also known as Strep zoo) and a bacterial infection called Mycoplasma. The two in combination have led to more severe disease than what the shelter might see with just one of these pathogens. Because the shelter is already operating over capacity, and to prevent the spread of disease, t...
Michael Leach Special to the Village News Thanksgiving marks the beginning of the holiday season. Unfortunately, this time of year is often linked to increased alcohol use. This can pose a challenge for someone trying to stay sober. The holidays are usually packed with gatherings from now until New Year’s. Thanksgiving Eve is often the biggest drinking holiday of the year, yet celebration and indulgence lead to alcohol-related consequences. Fortunately, there are practical ways to avoid this and valuable tips for families t...
Dr. Archana Dubey UnitedHealthcare of California More than 96 million Americans live with a potentially life-altering condition – yet many of them are unaware they even have it. That condition is prediabetes, which in up to 70% of cases develops into diabetes. Today, more than 37 million Americans already live with diabetes, which if left untreated can contribute to a host of health issues. In California, 9.9% of adults over age 18 have been diagnosed with diabetes. Diabetes alters the body’s ability to create energy fro...
Megan Johnson McCullough Special to the Village News Breaking a bone is not an enjoyable experience for anyone. It can be painful, disruptive to life and limit your mobility for some time. Not to mention the number of doctors' appointments you might have to attend during the initial and healing process. While waiting for healing, your lifestyle may change all revolving around accommodating for the break. What actually happens when we break a bone? Collagen and calcium... Full story
TEMECULA – Southwest Healthcare Temecula Valley Hospital earned an "A" Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group, a national nonprofit watchdog that sets standards for excellence in patient care. Leapfrog assigns an "A," "B," "C," "D" or "F" grade to general hospitals across the country based on over 30 national performance measures reflecting errors, accidents, injuries and infections, as well as the systems hospitals have in place to prevent harm. "We are honored to b...
FALLBROOK – North County Parkinson's Support Group Fallbrook invites anyone interested to join their monthly support group meeting Friday, Nov. 17, 10 a.m. to noon. They will meet the third Friday of the month due to the Thanksgiving holiday during their regularly scheduled week. The meeting is held at the Fallbrook Regional Health and Wellness Center 1636 E. Mission Road. The program will be a showing of the video "The Astronaut's Secret" about NASA astronaut Rich Clifford. The topic is “Live Your Best Life – Parkinson's Doe...
