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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Congress just passed the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act, a $2 trillion stimulus package aimed at helping Americans cope with an economy that is suddenly screeching to a halt. Small businesses, along with millions of employees, have been hit hard. Under the CARES Act, the Small Business Administration’s Paycheck Protection Plan is available to virtually every small business in America. There are two qualifications – businesses must employ less than 500 wor... Full story
We are mobilized for war. This time is a once in a lifetime experience for nearly all Americans, and it will show our enterprising make do solutions to problems, unity of spirit, the mustering of resources and persons, barn raising and food bank community moves and our customary massive but inefficient initial federal reaction. We shall overcome, and we shall and should be proud. It’s all built into the American DNA being demonstrated for us. There will inevitably be fraud, cheaters and war profiteers. We shouldn’t have to... Full story
It’s quite informative to do an A to B comparison of last week’s two letters responding to Dr. James Veltmeyer’s letter, Re: ‘Do we permit a virus to destroy our economy?’ [Village News, Letter, 03/26/20]. Kudos to Jeff Walker for his relevant, fact-based presentation. He makes it clear that Veltmeyer’s letter is an argument from ignorance. And the fact is, today Trump no longer holds the position that Veltmeyer is espousing. I know it’s been hard for Trump followers as his position has evolved from “The coronavirus is... Full story
We want to thank the Fallbrook Regional Health District for supporting this COVID-19 special issue, as well as John Hine Mazda/ Subaru, our local Realtors, the chambers and ALL our advertisers. As with previous disasters many Village News advertisers have had to close their doors and pull their advertising. It’s the same all across the country, and likely around the world. The Seattle Times wrote that, “While journalists may be performing an essential business, the bus... Full story
For parents looking to continue their students’ education by making the transition to home schooling, during the statewide school closures, there are a plethora of online sites offering free lesson plans, courses and books to help ease the way. Here are 11 of the best websites Valley News found currently offering free access to parents and students. According to its website, Project Gutenberg is a library of over 60,000 free eBooks. Choose among free e-pub and Kindle eBooks, download them or read them online. Readers will f... Full story
I’m obeying California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s order issued Thursday, March 19, but thanks to a plethora of virtual tours online, I’ve avoided boredom by traveling from Disneyland to Alaska to France all in the comfort of my own home. As I work to think outside the box to keep the boredom at bay, I realized that from stay at home mothers to working professionals on furlough, we are all looking to find interesting things to do with our spare time. So in the interest of those looking to fill their time, here are my top 5 favor... Full story
This letter is in response to the editorial comments from Dr. James Veltmeyer. I cannot believe an actual M.D. could be so colossally ignorant of the facts of something he is writing about a pandemic. I would strongly suggest that the good doctor allow the experts at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Food and Drug Administration and just about every infectious disease doctor and researcher in the world to be deciding exactly what we should do to fight this pandemic. Experts the CDC, FDA, prominent infectious... Full story
The COVID-19 outbreak is drastically affecting the lives of millions. My offices have received calls from workers, employers, health care professionals and many more seeking information and guidance during this tumultuous time. As a result, I asked my leadership team to compile a list of resources available to workers, employers and others to help get us through this unexpected public health and financial crisis. Resources include the U.S. Small Business Administration.... Full story
I would also add that this is a wake-up call for Americans for several reasons. First bring back factories and jobs to the United States so we are not relying on other countries for anything. While we need imports and trades of certain products, we need to make sure they are not our only single supplier so when they threaten to withhold their products, we desperately need we can get it elsewhere. Stop putting all our eggs in one basket. Second, it is time for people to wise up and become financially responsible in life. If... Full story
I have been talking to local businesses scrambling to try and figure out how to stay in business. For most business owners, if we can qualify for part of the $2 trillion bailout through the Small Business Administration it will be a temporary bandage, but we still have to be able to stay in business and pay that back. There is part of these loans that they are saying will be forgiven if we can keep from laying people off, which makes sense. To keep as many people employed as... Full story
I am writing about the Rio Prado Park that the San Diego County is going to build right next to Rancho Monserate Country Club which is a 55-plus mobile home park off state Route 76 and Old Highway 395. The only way in and out of our community is a little two-lane road called Dulin Road. It runs smack down the middle and divides our community in half. I’d say 95% of any traffic on this road since the 70s is residence-based. We have always been the ones to maintain this road, such as lawn care, irrigation, planting, etc., w...
These are interesting times that we are living through. While the situation remains fluid, I wanted to update you on the latest regarding the coronavirus and what we are doing in San Diego County. As per Gov. Gavin Newsom’s orders, the entire state of California is under a shelter in place order. All Californians are being asked to stay at home if you do not need to go out for essential reasons. These reasons can include buying food, picking up medications and exercising as l... Full story
In 1980, after graduating college, I had an accident that left my vocal cords damaged. After much vocal therapy, I was able to talk again but was warned I would always have a rough, coarse rasp in my voice. For someone who was writing songs and singing prolifically, it was devastating news. Then someone introduced me to the music of Kenny Rogers. That rough masculine voice was an inspiration. I went on to eventually become a worship leader for 10 years, embracing my vocal difference instead of hiding it. Recently, Kenny went... Full story
As Minority Leader, I have been working with the governor to coordinate the state’s response to the coronavirus pandemic. A number of important steps are underway. Last week, we passed bipartisan legislation to provide $500 million in initial emergency funding expandable to $1 billion, to activate closed hospitals, increase equipment capacity for existing hospitals, provide hotel beds for the homeless, clean up child care facilities, fund In-Home Supportive Services a... Full story
Dr. James D. Veltmeyer Special to Village News America is shutting down. Restaurants and bars are closing. Businesses are reducing hours. People are being laid off. Unemployment may reach Great Depression highs. Store shelves are empty. People are hoarding. The stock market has collapsed. In the short span of just a few weeks, we have descended from a high-flying economy – the envy of the world – into the abyss. We now have a small taste of what it feels like to live in a socialist nation or how things might look if Sen. Bern... Full story
Dear Friends‚ On Monday‚ the California State Legislature voted to recess until April 13. But even though the legislature is in recess‚ please know our government is not in recess! My offices in the Capitol and the District are open to serve you. I want you to know you can rely on me and my team to be available to serve you. If you have questions or have any problems with a state agency such as the EDD‚ DMV‚ or FTB‚ please email me at [email protected] or you can call one of my offices at: Capitol Office: (91... Full story
Dear Editor, Public health and safety are major concerns right now, prompting world governments to take drastic measures to keep people safe. Since there is so much emphasis on personal safety today, why would a county government do something that will endanger the safety of an entire senior community? The community I am referring to is Rancho Monserate Country Club, a manufactured home park community built in 1975, with Dulin Road being the only entrance or exit for the park just off Old Highway 395. This road is divided by... Full story
Dear Editor, Trump claims that the Obama administration "didn't do anything" as millions of swine flu cases mounted. A typical Trump lie. Here's how it really went down: Snopes reported: “The CDC first activated its Emergency Operations Center (EOC) on April 22, 2009. At the time, there were only two confirmed cases in the United States. On April 25, 2009, the World Health Organization (WHO) declared a public health emergency of international concern, and the following day the Obama administration did the same. At that t... Full story
I’m high risk. No, that’s not a comment on my financial portfolio or some strange propensity to do something ridiculous like jump out of a perfectly good airplane. I’m high risk for the coronavirus, otherwise known as COVID-19. I’m a 54-old-woman with a compromised immune system and asthma. Because of those issues, according to my doctor and guidance released by the Riverside County Department of Public Health and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, I need to stay home. Older adults and people with heart disease... Full story
The last two weeks have caused unprecedented uncertainty across this country and across this county, but in order to overcome, we must come together. While we are still in the midst of this storm, we need to set our sights on the future. Last week, the Board of Supervisors took action on a Board Letter introduced by Supervisor Kristin Gaspar and myself to defer fees collected by the Department of Environmental Health from March 1, 2020, through Aug. 30, 2020, for restaurants... Full story
I want to thank Dr. James Veltmeyer for his insightful common-sense letter. It’s a shame more people didn’t read it. Please take the time to research how many deaths have occurred with the swine flu in 2009 on former President Obama’s watch, and none of it was his fault for what he didn’t do. It’s ridiculous to think that this coronavirus is President Donald Trump’s Katrina. They hated Bush too. I think it is time to turn off the TV and stop listening to the hysteria and hype about a strain of the flu that is Trump’s fau... Full story
I love this community! Thank you, Andy with the red mustache, who I think is a Cal Fire employee, for taking the time to notice my wife’s wallet and purse lying in the street; to bother to care and pick it up and to drive it to our home and return it. That is the kind of selfless caring act that promotes good feelings all-around, I can’t wait to find my way of acting similarly and keep the good times rolling along. Thank you, Andy. The Schroeders... Full story
If you were born after about 1938, you probably don’t have memories of our 1940 mobilization in preparation for World War II. Today’s mobilization to stop Covid-19 and that of the 1940 event draw or tapped different resources, but the overarching similarity is that they affect everyone in the USA and that there are limitations and requirements laid on persons and businesses. The current mobilization imposes these rules on the basis of public health. In 1940, all labor, industry and raw materials were focused on preparing for... Full story
California requires testing children considered at greatest risk for lead poisoning, which includes those enrolled in Medi-Cal and other programs for low-income children. We recently learned that over a nine-year period, DHCS did not ensure that millions of children were tested properly. Nearly half of 2.9 million eligible one-and 2-year-old children were not tested at all, and another 740,000 missed one of the two required tests. As a member of Assembly Health Committee, I... Full story
While some small businesses are coping with the COVID-19 situation, restaurants are accommodating their customers with take-out, and we encourage you to continue to patronize these local businesses as well as others if possible. It will make a huge difference while small businesses are working on ways to stay in business and keep their employees. That’s one of the reasons we are taking time and assets to write about how local businesses are affected. We also remain here for y... Full story
