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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The story behind the victory gardens is over half a century old. They were started during World War II when Americans grew their own veggie gardens to supplement fresh produce for the country. Many farmers and young men went to foreign lands, and farms were depleted of that large labor force. So, women and children stepped up to the plate and started the victory gardens and war gardens of the 1940s. Since all types of foods were rationed during that time, civilians were...
ALEXANDRIA, Va. – Make a backyard staycation plan. Put together a gentle schedule with a mixture of activities that the family will enjoy like dining, camping and games. Add a theme for the week, day or evening. A luau theme can be carried through with costumes, food and activities. A sports theme can have everyone in team jerseys and doing sports activities. Use creative names for meals and activities to spice things up. Even the house doesn't have a pool, children's water p...
SAN DIEGO – The coronavirus pandemic has transformed graduations into festive drive-by celebrations. Residents may have seen colorful car parades complete with signs, streamers and shiny Mylar balloons tied to vehicles. Unfortunately, the thing that makes Mylar balloons so shiny is also the thing that can cause an electric outage if the metallic coating contacts a power line. As more people find creative ways to celebrate milestones in place of traditional events, San Diego Gas and Electric wants to encourage everyone to do t...
City News Service Special to Village News State and local officials are warning about a new, deadly virus targeting domestic and wild rabbits after the virus was detected in Palm Springs earlier this month – its first sighting in California. Rabbit hemorrhagic disease is not related to the novel coronavirus and does not affect humans or domestic animals other than rabbits. It had shown up in Mexico, and in New Mexico, Colorado, Arizona and Texas since March, and was found in a black-tailed jackrabbit carcass submitted from p...
SAN DIEGO – According to the most recent data, more than 30 million Americans have filed for unemployment; a record-breaking number revealing the devastating toll the coronavirus pandemic has had on the U.S. economy. TruConnect, a global telecommunications company, is offering eligible low-income families affordable communications services through a federal and state assistance program called Lifeline. TruConnect is the fourth largest provider of Lifeline services in the U.S. and fastest growing in California. TruConnect h...
FALLBROOK – Few things beat summer heat better than walking into a comfortably chilled air-conditioned home. Air conditioning is often taken for granted, but it is sorely missed when it is not working. The key to keeping cool all summer long is to ensure that air conditioning systems are functioning properly. Maintaining an air conditioning unit can save money and protect homeowners' investments. Without regular attention, an air conditioning unit will lose its efficiency, n...
QUINCY, Mass. – While there may not be as many gatherings with family and friends this Memorial Day, many observances of the holiday this year will likely continue to involve outdoor grilling. The National Fire Protection Association reminded everyone to follow basic grilling safety precautions over Memorial Day weekend and beyond, particularly as people remain at home in response to COVID-19. “Whether you live in a state where stay-at-home policies remain in place or restrictions are beginning to ease, many people will con...
Nancy Heins Glaser Special to Village News In 2019, a community art project called "Take A Seat" was initiated to upcycle and transform wooden benches into objects d'artes that homeowners might cherish and raise money for Save Our Forest at the same time. The goal was to have unique wooden benches available to those who love their gardens. The original Robert Old wooden benches have been replaced over the years for Save Our Forests' Treescape project. Recycled plastic,...
FALLBROOK – Commitment to a remedy for a never-ending problem is a wonderful attribute that Save Our Forest, a committee of the Fallbrook Land Conservancy, honored in many of their committed volunteers recently. Walt Parry and Jeff Garner are recognized for their more than 20-year commitment to the SOF Adopt-A-Road County program on Old Highway 395. The once-a-month commitment by Save Our Forest improves a visitor's first impression of the community as they get off I...
The Rainbow Municipal Water District has approved a time extension for Development Solutions Bon LLC to complete the infrastructure for the Rio Estrella development. A 3-0 Rainbow board vote, Tuesday, April 28, with Helene Brazier and Michael Mack not able to participate in the meeting, extended the expiration date for which the improvements must be completed from July 11, 2020, to July 11, 2022. The time extension agreement covers completion of water and sewer infrastructure improvements but does not require completion of...
There were signs of climate change again this year. The area had above average rainfall and fluctuations in temps, which was good and bad. It is more difficult to predict what to do and when as I have in past years. The timing and development of growth is dependent on weather, especially a more consistent predictable weather pattern. This year, temperatures and rain fluctuated more than I remember it doing in the past decade. Flower production is impacted greatly by...
There were signs of climate change again this year. The area had above average rainfall and fluctuations in temps, which was good and bad. It is more difficult to predict what to do and when as I have in past years. The timing and development of growth is dependent on weather, especially a more consistent predictable weather pattern. This year, temperatures and rain fluctuated more than I remember it doing in the past decade. Flower production is impacted greatly by...
FALLBROOK – Olive Hill Nurseries worked with the Boys and Girls Clubs of North County to offer the mothers in Fallbrook a surprise for Mother's Day. On Wednesday, May 6, Olive Hill Nurseries donated and dropped off 400 potted bromeliads to Maie Ellis and La Paloma Elementary schools. These colorful plants were handed out to mothers during the scheduled lunch pick up at each of the schools. "When Sue from Olive Hill Nurseries approached us with the idea of giving back to the c...
LEANNE ITALIE Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) - Love in the age of coronavirus sometimes requires a lawn. Couples with dashed wedding plans due to lockdown restrictions have been tying the knot on those tidy green spreads instead, including at least one loaner. Danielle Cartaxo and Ryan Cignarella were supposed to get married in West Orange, New Jersey, on April 11 at a venue with sweeping views of the New York City skyline. Rather than abandon their Easter Weekend nuptials,...
Pauline Webber Special to Village News The routine of daily life has been interrupted due to the coronavirus pandemic. While watching television or listening to the radio about the happenings locally and around the world and dealing with the government guidelines everyone should be following, anxiety is high. How can people escape their anxiety when it becomes overwhelming? Some people do yoga, some take on physical work at home and some spend time outside walking as a therape... Full story
The annual update of San Diego County’s TransNet local street improvement program added $1,451,000 of TransNet funding for the Camino Del Rey drainage improvements. A 5-0 San Diego County Board of Supervisors vote Tuesday, April 21, approved the updated list of projects which will be funded by TransNet local streets and roads revenue over the next five years. The update covers planned expenditures from fiscal year 2020-2021 to fiscal year 2024-2025. In 2004, the county’s voters passed an extension of the half-cent Tra...
ESCONDIDO – More than 3 million people live in San Diego County, and more than 5,000 farmers call it home and make their living on 250,000 acres. The nation’s complicated and essential food system continues to adjust to the sharp, sudden shift in demand spurred by stay-at-home orders and food-service shutdowns during the COVID-19 pandemic. For farmers and others in the food supply chain, the immediate and long-term future remains uncertain as peak harvest season nears for many commodities. Supporting local farmers and ran...
ALEXANDRIA, Va. – The TurfMutt Foundation encouraged residents to visit the backyard and to celebrate Earth Day without ever leaving home. Get outside. The backyard is an outdoor living room and safe place for pets and children to play. Science proves spending time in the family's yard is good for their health and well-being. Researchers have found that people living in neighborhoods with more birds, shrubs and trees are less likely to suffer from depression, anxiety and s...
Si Osgrove Special to Village News It's a time for new phrases and words as doctors, the governor and the president are telling residents to maintain a social distance, I physically distance from friends, juniors, seniors, Democrats, Republicans, bank robbers, over-zealous telemarketers, etc. I've always distanced from smelly trash cans. But there is one group I will not keeping a distance from. While I shelter in place from home, for who knows how many months, so as not to... Full story
FALLBROOK – To promote residents’ shelter in place and social distancing guidelines, a coalition of greenhouse growers and interior plantscapers recently launched a hashtag #StayPlanted initiative. Hashtag #StayPlanted encourages solidarity for shelter in place and social distancing directives by encouraging individuals to place plants in windows and share pictures on social media of how having greenery has been beneficial during quarantine. “Most people love their indoo...
April is the ideal time to plant a summer garden in Fallbrook, but many gardeners are finding that after the beautiful March rains, they are still busy harvesting vegetables from their winter garden. With a year-round opportunity to plant and harvest, it is hard to keep up with the bounty, and I always find myself playing catch-up at the end of each season, trying to make space for new plants. As the weather heats up this month, many of the vegetables that are referred to as...
Earth Day is an annual event held around the world, April 22, to demonstrate the need for environmental protection and is celebrated by over 1 billion people globally. First celebrated in 1970, it now includes events coordinated by Earth Day networks in more than 193 countries and is 50 years young this year. Man has dwelt on this planet for a long time. Spring has been the season for rebirth, with the singing of birds to rejoice in regrowth. Now in many parts of the world,...
QUINCY, Mass. – As the public largely remains at home in response to COVID-19, the National Fire Protection Association urges added caution for home fire safety in the days and weeks ahead. According to NFPA, cooking, heating, and electrical equipment are among the leading causes of home fires year-round. “We already see the majority of fires happening in homes,” Lorraine Carli, vice president of Outreach and Advocacy at NFPA, said. “As people spend much more time at home and engage in activities that significantly contrib...
