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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Cassie Klapp County of San Diego Communications Office The San Diego County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously Tuesday, Jan. 24, to accept recommendations from Child Welfare Services to increase funding to support foster youth for up to three years as they transition out of care. The vote provided $2.7 million in state funding over the next three fiscal years for housing and wraparound services for young adults 18 to 25 years old. The region’s high cost of living was one of the major factors behind the increase. The a...
Joe Naiman Village News Correspondent The County of San Diego has vacated sewer and drainage easements in Pala Mesa. A 5-0 San Diego County Board of Supervisors vote Jan. 25 adopted the resolution to vacate the easements. The easements had affected the North County Fire Protection District’s Station 4, and the fire district now has more flexibility with the property. “That’s great news,” said NCFPD Fire Chief Keith McReynolds. Station 4 is on the south side of Pala Mesa Drive at the intersection with Old Highway 395. In Augus...
Rick Monroe Special to the Village News Local residents will soon have an alternative to San Diego Gas & Electric. San Diego Community Power, a not-for-profit public agency that has been operating for three years in parts of the county, is expanding its service area to unincorporated areas. Homeowners and commercial properties interested can sign up not for it to begin in April. "Think of it like a grocery store that might offer only Safeway Select cheese," explained Jen...
When the new year arrives, many people focus on changes that can be implemented in the months to come. This time of year is a popular one to make resolutions to clean and organize homes and offices. There are plenty of things that can use a little organizational attention. There's no ideal way to get organized. Whatever works is a good approach, but the following are six strategies to help individuals clear the clutter. 1. Utilize to-do lists People tend to be less productive...
FALLBROOK – Hope Clinic for Women and We Luv San Diego are providing a monthly drive through giveaway of baby supplies to families who need them, the second Tuesday of each month from 12-2 p.m. The next one is Feb. 7. We Luv San Diego provides thousands of diapers (sizes 0-6) and hundreds of pounds of free food to the community. HCW partners with them and LifePointe Church at 221 N. Pico Avenue which provides the distribution parking lot. The resources are free to all with n...
San Diego County Sheriff’s Department There is now more access to lifesaving medication in case of an overdose emergency. San Diego County Sheriff's deputies are handing out free harm reduction kits when they respond to calls for service. People can also get them for free at any sheriff's department station and substation with no questions asked. The harm reduction kits consist of a box of Naloxone containing two doses of the nasal spray. Brochures in English and Spanish provide instructions on how to use Naloxone. You can a...
Marie Garceau Special to the Village News Some may consider Valentine's Day the most romantic day of the year, while others not so much. However, for someone new to sobriety and in recovery from addiction, it can be a day that triggers bad memories and cravings. Valentine's Day can also be tiresome, whether you are bitter about love and romance or not. The fuss over the day can become quite intense. Unfortunately, the general message of the day places importance on the shallower side of what it means to love and adore...
Tim O'Leary Special to the Village News Thank you, sweet reader, for walking with me now amid a sun-splashed woods filled with words and wonder. This outing pertains to a recent health adventure that took me down a path rarely hiked by an aging, brain-addled male like me. Breast cancer in a man? The statistics say the odds are only 1 in 100. But there it was, an obvious lump that was sensitive to the touch. Hmmmm... But before I stray too far afield, my journalism training dic... Full story
SAN DIEGO – Community members can make a life-changing impact on a child by participating in Voices for Children’s inaugural “Your Voice, Their Future” volunteer recruitment campaign. The campaign, taking place now through May 1 for National Foster Care Awareness Month, aims to recruit new CASAs to serve 100 local youth in foster care currently on Voices for Children’s waitlist who are in immediate need of a CASA volunteer. This year, an estimated 3,500 children will spend time in foster care in San Diego County after exp...
Dr. Frederick Kuo Special to Village News Despite the annual chatter about New Year’s resolutions, many people give up by February and only a few people stay the course for a whole year. But still millions of Americans hold the course and continue to set goals with high hopes of a better year ahead. Why is that? Sometimes it’s because we’re not really committed to the goal. Other times, the resolution itself is the issue. It may be too broad or unrealistic, or there might not be a solid plan for achieving it. Here are five... Full story
Rick Monroe Special to the Village News "Love thy neighbor, but don't pull down your hedge" is a quote attributed to Benjamin Franklin. In a Fallbrook neighborhood dispute, a woman is upset with her neighbor putting up a huge "hedge" of Italian cypress trees. She contends the trees, planted within 7-8 feet of her home, are a fire threat. Ironically, they were planted by her fireman neighbor. "My original concern was that I've lost my view, but then I also realize it's a fire...
Joe Naiman Village News Reporter The Robert A. Weese Filtration Plant is owned by the city of Oceanside and operated by Oceanside’s Water Utilities Department, but the facility is located off of Silverleaf Lane in the Gopher Canyon area and is within the boundaries of the Rainbow Municipal Water District. The Rainbow Municipal Water District will be using that proximity to purchase excess water treatment capacity and to utilize the Weese plant to purchase available treated water for Rainbow. A 5-0 Rainbow board vote T...
DEL MAR – The San Diego Home Improvement Expo comes to Del Mar Fairgrounds for a two day extravaganza of hands-on demonstrations, hundreds of home-improvement products and services exhibitors, plant sales, and face-to-face consultations with top experts – all with the convenience of one-stop shopping for everything pertaining to home and garden, inside and outside. The show focuses on San Diego-area experts, services, products, and businesses. Attendees find everything they need to save time and money improving, ref...
Ching Lee Ag Alert Even with eggs in short supply nationwide and prices climbing to new heights, it has not been enough to keep a 100-year-old egg farm from going out of business. John Lewis Jr., president of Farmer John Egg Farm in Bakersfield, confirmed that the family operation will close its doors by the end of the month. The move comes as commercial poultry farms across the country have been pummeled by avian influenza, which has led to bird losses topping 57 million and shoppers facing sticker shock on eggs. But Lewis...
Shelby Ramsey Special to the Village News You may be asking yourself, "Is there anything I can do to strengthen or protect my gastrointestinal tract?" Whatever the reason may be – to fend off viruses, wake up feeling better with more vigor, simply to build up the immune system, or just 'because.' Dr. Jacqueline Wolf, associate professor of medicine at Harvard Medical School and a gastroenterologist at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston, said, "I actually think t...
SAN DIEGO – As the new year is in full swing, national nonprofit, Fresh Start Surgical Gifts, is hosting its first 2023 Surgery Weekend where its mission to change lives comes to life. Fresh Start Surgical Gifts will be transforming nine children's lives Jan. 21-22, including three port-wine stain patients: Andrea, 5; Grecia, 11, and Edwin, 2, who were all treated by Fresh Start volunteer and dermatologist, Dr. Bari Cunningham, at the world-renowned Rady Children's Hospital. A...
FALLBROOK – Residents living in and around Fallbrook can learn about their risk for cardiovascular disease, osteoporosis, diabetes and other chronic, serious conditions with affordable screenings by Life Line Screening. Community Baptist Church, 731 S. Stage Coach Lane, will host the community event Thursday, Feb. 9. Free parking is available. Screenings can check for the level of plaque buildup in a patient’s arteries, related to risk for cardiovascular disease, stroke and overall vascular health; HDL and LDL cho... Full story
ESCONDIDO –The Elizabeth Hospice provides bereaved families in the community with precious keepsakes made from an article of clothing of a loved one. They are looking for volunteers with intermediate sewing skills to transform a favorite blouse, shirt or pajama into a stuffed bear or pillow that will serve as a cuddly reminder. The hours are flexible. To learn more, contact Cindy at The Elizabeth Hospice at 760-294-5864. The Elizabeth Hospice, a 501(c) (3) nonprofit health care leader, provides medical and emotional s...
A small, butterfly-shaped gland known as the thyroid is responsible for a host of functions in the body. When that gland is not working properly, such as when cancer has taken hold, individuals may experience a range of side effects. Learning about the thyroid and thyroid cancer can help individuals recognize their own risk factors for the disease. The thyroid gland The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says the thyroid sends out hormones that control activities in...
When individuals retire, they not only walk away from work, but also relinquish their steady paychecks. For many, retirement can be a potentially risky financial endeavor. Saving for retirement is a great way to mitigate such risk, but unforeseen expenses, such as medical bills, can quickly derail a retirement plan. Many people have a greater need for medical care as they get older. The Fidelity Investments Retiree Health Care Cost Estimate indicates health care can be one of...
VISTA – Soroptimist International of Vista and North County Inland invited the public to their 17th annual Human Trafficking Awareness Walk and Event Saturday, Jan. 28, from 10 a.m. to noon at United Methodist Church of Vista, 490 S. Melrose Drive, in Vista. The guest speaker will be Susan Johnson, founder and CEO of Alabaster Jar Project, a nonprofit that aims to restore, rehabilitate and empower women who are survivors of sex trafficking with long-term housing and t...
Amanda Kowalski Special to the Village News Behavioral issues in dogs are one of the biggest reasons owners decide not to keep them – but they don't have to be! With January being National Train Your Dog month, San Diego Humane Society has the resources you need to handle behavioral challenges and make life easier for both you and your furry family member. San Diego Humane Society's Behavior & Training program not only provides great resources to the public for more m...
FALLBROOK – Fallbrook Land Conservancy announces that it is applying for renewal of accreditation with the Land Trust Alliance. The land trust accreditation program recognizes land conservation organizations that meet national quality standards for protecting important natural places and working lands forever. A public comment period is now open. The Land Trust Accreditation Commission, an independent program of the Land Trust Alliance, conducts an extensive review of each applicant’s policies and programs. The FLC is pro...
SAN DIEGO – ServiceMaster Restore, a global leader in natural disaster response and restoration services for both residential and commercial clients, offers key mistakes homeowners make when dealing with floods. Flooding is the most common natural disaster in the United States and Californians are facing this head on, following the recent rains. For those who do tackle flood damage on their own, follow the previous steps to keep you and your home safe. Recognize the dangers of flood damage. At first glance the water damage m...
Peter Hecht California Farm Bureau Barely more than a year ago, California's first seasonal snowpack survey provided promising results – a deep-snow measurement totaling 160% of average. Then came the driest January, February and March in more than 100 years – resulting in unprecedented cuts in water deliveries to farmers, who went on to fallow an estimated 750,000 additional acres of cropland. Understandably, the enthusiasm was muted early last week, when the first 2023 sno...
