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 is calling on community members to ring in the new year in a big way by welcoming a small pet into their home! The organization is attempting to find adopters for the 135 guinea pigs in their care at their campuses in El Cajon, Escondido, Oceanside and San Diego. On Dec. 18, SDHS's Humane Law Enforcement team rescued 51 guinea pigs from an RV home in Ocean Beach after their owner passed away. Once at SDHS shelters, these pets were given m... Full story
An odor control product called Bioxide will be used in the Rainbow Municipal Water District’s wastewater collection system. Rainbow’s board voted 5-0 Dec. 10 to approve a purchase order with Evoqua for the chemical. Rainbow will pay $3.92 per gallon in minimum 2,400-gallon loads for the Bioxide. “It’s really to sequester odors or eliminate odors in our wastewater collection system,” said Rainbow General Manager Jake Wiley. The benefits will be to more than just residents within smelling distance of the sewer system. ...
Happy New Year – let's hope for ideal rose growing weather for 2025. Last winter was wetter than the two previous winters (2022-2023 of 18.79 inches, 2023-2024 of 22.70 inches) which is above the average seasonal precipitation of 13.21 inches for Temecula. The current 2024-2025 season has been significantly drier so far, with only 0.46 inches recorded by mid-December. Temperatures for the first week of January 2025 are expected to be in the high 60s to the mid-high 70s. L...
FALLBROOK – La Paloma Elementary's fourth-grade students recently partnered with volunteers from the Fallbrook community for a hands-on planting project focused on conservation and environmental stewardship. The event brought together students, teachers, and community members to pot a variety of plants for a local land conservancy, blending classroom learning with meaningful, real-world impact. A group of enthusiastic volunteers from the surrounding Fallbrook area visited t...
BONSALL – Bonsall Unified School District has a long history of academic excellence and community engagement. Established in 1895, the district began as a one-room schoolhouse, which still stands on the Bonsall Elementary campus today. Thanks to restoration efforts led by the Bonsall Woman's Club and the Bonsall Education Foundation, the Old Schoolhouse was used for school and community events in 2024 for the first time in decades. Students brought the landmark to life d...
SAN DIEGO COUNTY – Did you know a Christmas tree can take hundreds of years to decompose in a landfill due to lack of oxygen? San Diego residents can help prevent waste and save landfill space by transforming their old Christmas trees into nutrient rich compost or mulch. When Christmas trees are recycled, they embark on a new journey that benefits the environment and the community. Through processes like mulching or composting, these trees are broken down into valuable organic material that enriches soil with essential n...
Are you interested in becoming a home kitchen operator? The county’s Department of Environmental Health and Quality (DEHQ) received a grant from the state to waive permit fees for those who want to operate a Microenterprise Home Kitchen Operation (MEHKO). MEHKOs are home kitchens that operate as mini restaurants. The opportunity to run a business without the overhead costs and infrastructure required of a traditional brick-and-mortar restaurant facility is a game-changer for the existing MEHKOs participants. “There are so...
My family and I moved to Fallbrook some 40 years ago to add a new horticultural adventure to our lives. I wanted to leave the hustle and bustle of Los Angeles and raise my family with clean air, open spaces and practice my horticultural passion of growing trees and flowers. I worked weekends at a top flower shop, Flowers by Michael in Beverly Hills, creating and installing gala events, weddings, and floral displays at flower shows. This exposure to the flower industry gave me...
SAN DIEGO – A growing coalition of land-use leaders and housing advocates are refining a concept to lower the cost of homeownership by building more homes San Diegans can afford. The “small-lot house” is both a traditional approach and a novel idea, more compatible with many of San Diego’s existing communities, and more sustainable and fiscally efficient. The purpose of the initiative is simple: If you can build a home on a smaller lot, it will be cheaper. And San Diego needs more homes. A lot of them. “Buy less land, build a...
SACRAMENTO – The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is proposing protection for one of the nation’s most beloved species – the monarch butterfly – and is encouraging the public to be part of its recovery. The service is seeking public input on a proposal to list the species as threatened with species-specific protections and flexibilities to encourage conservation under section 4(d) of the Endangered Species Act (ESA). Public comments will be accepted on the proposal until March 12, 2025. The service will then evaluate the com...
The Fallbrook Public Utility District board ratified an emergency declaration to repair the pipeline on Beavercreek Lane, Josten Way, and West Fallbrook Street. A 4-0 board Dec. 9, with Jennifer DeMeo absent, approved the emergency declaration made by FPUD general manager Jack Bebee. The ratification allows the work order Bebee negotiated to continue. An emergency is defined as an unexpected occurrence which requires immediate action to prevent or mitigate the loss of essential public services. In the event of an emergency,...
· The clearest way into the universe is through a forest – John Muir · The trees, like the longings of faith, stand on tiptoes to peep at the heavens above – Rabindranath Tagore · In the woods, we return to reason and faith – Ralph Waldo Emerson · He who plants trees loves others besides himself – Thomas Fuller · A true conservationist is a man who knows that the world is not given by his fathers but borrowed from his children – John Muir · To plant a tree is to give life to...
The holiday season is synonymous with giving, and repurposing items you already have is a cost-effective way to give meaningful gifts while reducing waste. Plus, it's a great way to declutter and renew your living spaces in preparation for the new year. Most of us have some leftover paint to spare that can be used for so much more than touch-ups. It is estimated that about 10% of all household paint goes unused – instead of letting leftover paint take up valuable space in y...
A recent Rainbow Municipal Water District board decision to perform future tank maintenance in-house kept open the option of negotiating a potential contract with the current contractor or another qualified firm. An agreement with USG Water Solutions was reached, and a 5-0 Rainbow board vote Nov. 19 approved the new maintenance contract for the district’s steel tanks. “We renegotiated the schedule,” said Rainbow General Manager Jake Wiley. “We’re going to extend the contract and include this addendum.” Rainbow’s b...
SAN DIEGO – New regional data from the Regional Task Force on Homelessness (RTFH) shows the number of homeless people moving into housing has increased while the number of people falling into homeless has decreased during the last 12 months, RTFH announced Dec 4. Between October 2023 and September 2024, data shows that on average 10 people found housing for every 14 people who experienced homelessness for the first time. A year ago, over the same period (October 2022 through September 2023) data showed 10 people found h...
WASHINGTON – The Federal Communications Commission proposed, Nov. 21, a $734,872 fine against Hong Kong, China-based smart home device manufacturer Eken for apparent violations of FCC rules that require the company to designate an agent located in the United States. In addition, the FCC’s Enforcement Bureau is continuing its investigation into privacy and data security issues related to Eken and other Chinese equipment manufacturing companies. FCC Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel also announced an audit of hundreds of certifica...
Turn your landscape into a hive of buzzing busybodies with our advice on how to attract bees to your garden. In return, you'll get more flowers, fruits, and veggies on your plants – with the added bonus of doing your part to save some of Earth's most important pollinators. 6 tips to attract bees to your garden When bees bumble around, the main thing they're looking for is food: pollen and nectar, which they get from flowers. They also need water and shelter to live. Provide t...
Gardeners have increasingly been experiencing diseases and critters never before seen in our region. Many are caused by invasive pests hitching rides on planes and ships from faraway regions, often with disastrous results. The changing weather patterns are also contributing to this problem. The Asian Chilli thrip was fostered by unseasonably high fall temperatures – a consequence of our changing climate. This was a problem in my garden which I was only able to minimally c...
It's the "ship-shipping-est time of the year!" And you want to make sure you're not sending someone you love something nobody wants – a harmful pest. The holiday season is back. It's the time when many of us are personally mailing and shipping packages and gifts to faraway family and friends. Or maybe even traveling to deliver presents and bring back home gifts in return. Just remember – don't pack a pest! It can happen. The gifts you send or receive could be carrying hitchhik...
Farm sanctuaries are reshaping how people view and interact with farmed animals, emerging as places that offer safety, care, and advocacy for those animals rescued from industrial farms. Originally established as safe havens for animals in need, sanctuaries like Farm Sanctuary have grown into beacons of compassion, challenging traditional perspectives and advancing humane treatment. Through rescue and rehabilitation, these sanctuaries provide animals with safe, dignified...
The county's Health and Human Services Agency has received a $125,000 grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety to support its Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety Program. The program will promote safe practices for pedestrians, bicyclists, and drivers' on how to responsibly share roads and paths. The grant program runs through September 2025. "We are excited to receive this grant, it will allow us to significantly expand our bicycle and pedestrian safety program," said...
FALLBROOK – Silvergate Fallbrook hosted a memorable Friendsgiving candlelight dinner on Thursday, Nov. 14 to bring together residents, their families, and friends for an evening of gratitude, connection, and holiday cheer. The event featured a sumptuous Thanksgiving-inspired feast, masterfully prepared by Silvergate's acclaimed Chef and seasoned culinary team. Residents and guests indulged in roasted turkey, prime rib, loaded mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables, savory d...
As animal shelters across the country face record numbers of homeless animals, spaying and neutering pets has become more critical than ever. These simple yet powerful procedures offer more than just health benefits for our pets – they are key to preventing unplanned litters and reducing the overwhelming strain on our shelters. By making the choice to spay or neuter, pet owners not only invest in their pets' health, but also support the well-being of their communities. C...
The holidays are the season for – food! And the County of San Diego wants to give you some tips to help make sure you don't waste a single bite. Believe it or not, up to 40% of the total U.S. food supply goes to waste every year, according to the United States Department of Agriculture. The opportunity to waste food increases during the holidays, as our feasts march from Thanksgiving through New Year's. It's a waste that can also cost you money. The USDA estimates that the a...
