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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FALLBROOK – Last month, D'Vine Path officially welcomed a new pathway to the program. Petals by D'Vine Path is primarily a floral design curriculum with a focus on communication skills, customer service, sales and floriculture. Led by longtime floral designer and Petals Director Kelly McKelvey, Petals by D'Vine Path aims to educate a select group of students in floral design and improve their customer service skills through real-life work experience running a farmstand. S...
WEST SACRAMENTO – Jesus Duran Jr. of Fallbrook has successfully completed cadet training at the California Highway Patrol Academy. He is assigned to duty at the CHP's Mt. Shasta Area office. Officer Duran graduated from Fallbrook High School in 2011. Prior to attending the CHP Academy, he studied Emergency Medical Service at Palomar Community College in San Marcos. Also, he was employed as an Emergency Medical Technician for American Medical Response in San Diego. At the C...
FALLBROOK – The California Office of Transportation Safety has announced that the North County Fire Protection District was awarded a $165,000 grant to purchase new rescue equipment. This funding will allow the district to begin transitioning its current fleet of gas-powered equipment to battery-operated zero-emission lightweight extrication equipment. “We are incredibly grateful for this grant, which will allow us to purchase state-of-the-art rescue tools and provide training to our first responders that is critical for the...
The conditions of the detachment of the Fallbrook Public Utility District from the San Diego County Water Authority included an exit fee paid to the SDCWA to cover the loss of CWA fixed revenues. The agreement also included FPUD purchasing the CWA infrastructure used to provide water to FPUD. The Oct. 28 FPUD board meeting approved the acquisition of the Fallbrook 3 Flow Control Facility. The 5-0 vote authorized FPUD General Manager Jack Bebee to approve a Bill of Sale which will transfer ownership of the flow control facilit...
OCEANSIDE – On Oct. 31, the Oceanside Area of the California Highway Patrol welcomed Captain Bradley Palmer as the new Oceanside Area Commander. Captain Palmer transferred to the Oceanside Area after serving as the CHP Capistrano Commander overseeing the South Orange County region. Captain Palmer is married with two children. He has lived in the Carlsbad area for the last 10 years, and his two children attend Carlsbad Unified School District schools. Captain Palmer earned a m...
The various legal actions involving the Fallbrook Public Utility District and the Santa Margarita Watershed include allocated runoff from Lake Skinner in Temecula. A lack of recent runoff warrants a hydrologic review, and the Oct. 28 FPUD board meeting included awarding a contract for a hydrology study and conceptual runoff model. The 5-0 vote authorized FPUD General Manager Jack Bebee to sign an agreement with Stetson Engineers to perform the hydrology study and conceptual runoff model for Lake Skinner which will study the l...
FALLBROOK – The Fallbrook Chamber of Commerce is planning several events in November and December including the following: Thursday, Nov. 14 – SunUpper hosted by Fallbrook School of the Arts, 9 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 20 – SunDowner at Fallbrook Masonic Lodge, 5:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 30 – Artisan Faire on Main Avenue, Downtown Fallbrook, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 7 – Christmas Parade, 5 p.m. Friday, Dec. 13 – Holiday Wine & A Bite, 5–8 p.m. Call the Chamber for more details on any of these events, 760-728-5845.... Full story
Don McDougal has been on the Fallbrook Public Utility District board since 2004 and did not file for re-election this year. No other resident of Subdistrict 4 filed for the seat, so the vacancy will be filled by the San Diego County Board of Supervisors. McDougal has agreed to remain on the board, and the rest of the FPUD board members recommended that he be appointed to fill the vacancy. The 4-0 board vote Oct. 28, with McDougal recusing himself, approved a letter to the Board of Supervisors recommending that McDougal be...
Clement John Contreras Jr., a member of the Kummuy Indian Tribe, dedicates his time 1 day a week as a volunteer at the Fallbrook Animal Sanctuary's Resale Gift Boutique "Whiskers and Tails" situated at 746 South Main Ave. in Fallbrook. He has 3 months of service at the store. Clement previously worked as a Licensed Vocational Nurse at Paloma Hospital in Escondido, CA for 10 years before retiring. He also volunteered for the North County Suicide Prevention Hotline (988) for... Full story
The various legal actions involving the Fallbrook Public Utility District and the Santa Margarita Watershed include allocated runoff from Lake Skinner in Temecula. A lack of recent runoff warrants a hydrologic review, and the October 28 FPUD board meeting included awarding a contract for a hydrology study and conceptual runoff model. The 5-0 vote authorized FPUD general manager Jack Bebee to sign an agreement with Stetson Engineers to perform the hydrology study and conceptual runoff model for Lake Skinner which will study...
The Bonsall Unified School District board approved a memorandum of understanding with the Boys and Girls Club of North County to provide intersession camps during school breaks and non-school days for BUSD students during the 2024-2025 school year. The board voted 5-0 October 16 to approve the MOU. The school district will pay the Boys and Girls Club $25 per enrolled student for each day although if the student is present five days in a week the cost will be $100 per student. “Programs like these provide safe, e...
For over 25 years, Lidia Zapata has been a dedicated member of the La Paloma Elementary School community, serving as their Bilingual School Clerk for 14 of those years. She has lived in Fallbrook for 45 years and has no plans of leaving anytime soon. Lidia's main goals are to continue serving her community and to simply enjoy life to the fullest. When she's not working, Lidia enjoys practicing yoga and playing soccer, two hobbies that bring her joy and relaxation. In the... Full story
Kathy Custer taught her sons about saving and investing and now they are teaching others through their book, "Do You Have A Money Monster?" "Money monsters are things that continue to take money out of your pocket like pets, hobbies and sports, to name a few," said Custer. "Do You Have A Money Monster?" is fantasy mixed with nonfiction, which makes it entertaining and educational. Early readers, their parents and teachers will all be able to learn from it. "I'm interested in...
In the past, the Bonsall Unified School District has approved one-semester agreements with Rawhide Ranch for a veterinarian and animal science internship program for BUSD students in fourth through eighth grades. The Sept. 18 BUSD board meeting approved a two-semester agreement for the program. The 5-0 vote approves an agreement which will cover 10 Friday sessions from Sept. 20 to Nov. 22 and 10 Friday sessions from Jan. 31 to April 11. Each session will have 24 students and the school district will pay $32 per student per...
WASHINGTON – Social Security benefits and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) payments for more than 72.5 million Americans will increase 2.5% in 2025, the Social Security Administration announced Oct. 10. On average, Social Security retirement benefits will increase by about $50 per month starting in January. Over the last decade the COLA increase has averaged about 2.6%. The COLA was 3.2% in 2024. Nearly 68 million Social Security beneficiaries will see a 2.5% cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) beginning in January 2025. I...
WASHINGTON – Social Security Administration policy updates that expand access to Supplemental Security Income (SSI) in line with the law went into effect Sept. 30. The agency no longer includes food in In-Kind Support and Maintenance (ISM) calculations, has expanded its rental subsidy policy exception, and has expanded the definition of a public assistance household. "These changes will help more people access crucial SSI benefits," said Martin O'Malley, Commissioner of Social Security. "By simplifying and expanding our p...
SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom announced, Oct. 4 the launch of the newly redesigned website, CA.gov, the official flagship website for the State of California. This overhaul is the latest milestone in the state’s ongoing digital strategy to improve user experience, accessibility, and service delivery for millions of Californians. As the state continues to lead the way on digital innovation, this redesign reflects a commitment to making government services more efficient, accessible, and user-friendly. By leveraging tec...
SAN DIEGO – County District Attorney Summer Stephan announced Oct. 3 that Albertsons and Vons entered into a stipulated judgment and will pay $3,962,500 to settle a civil law enforcement complaint that alleged the grocer engaged in false advertising and unfair competition. Albertsons Companies, Safeway Inc., and The Vons Companies operate 589 stores in California under the brand name banners of Albertsons, Safeway, Vons and others. The action was filed in Marin County Superior Court by the prosecution team which was c...
FALLBROOK – The staff of Fallbrook Skilled Nursing announces that it is now a Community Nursing Home Contracted Facility with the Veterans Administration. They look forward to serving veterans and their families. Families and patients are welcome to tour the facility. They can also take a virtual tour on the website, www.progressivecarecenters.com. For more information, call 909-557-1125. The SNF is located at 325 Potter St. Submitted by Progressive Health Care Centers Fallbrook Skilled Nursing....
