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 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...
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....
SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom announced Oct. 2 that more than 11.5 million Californian households will automatically see savings on their October electricity bill through the California Climate Credit, funded by the state’s innovative Cap-and-Trade Program. This credit will average $71 per electric bill customer. Including credits that went out in April, Californians will receive an average of $217 in bill credits during 2024. Since 2014, Californian households have already received an average of $971 in combined automat...
The Bonsall Unified School District does not have a continuation school, but BUSD students who are not meeting Bonsall High School requirements may now continue their studies at Ivy High School in Fallbrook. A 5-0 BUSD board vote Sept. 18 approved a memorandum of understanding between the Bonsall district and the Fallbrook Union High School District for BUSD students to attend Ivy High School, which is the FUHSD continuation school. The MOU covers the 2024-25 school year, and the parties will meet prior to June 30 to determin...
The Sept. 24 meeting of the North County Fire Protection District included approval of the 2024-25 NCFPD budget. The board’s 5-0 vote adopted a budget which anticipates $27,217,100 in revenue. The budget also calls for $27,217,100 of operational and debt service expenditures and a contribution to reserves along with an $11,665,925 capital budget. “The increase in revenue the fire district is experiencing is allowing us to reinforce our infrastructure and expand services to meet the needs of our growing region,” said NCFPD...
Voter information pamphlets are on their way to the county’s 1.9 million registered voters for the November Presidential General Election. Remember, they look a little different now. The Registrar’s voter information pamphlets changed in March. They provide the same important information but are larger in size, like the Secretary of State’s Voter Information Guide. The Registrar’s pamphlets contain information on voting options, election deadlines, candidate statements, ballot measures and more. It also includes a sample...
