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  • Citrus disease detection in San Diego County prompts quarantine

    Updated Aug 13, 2021

    Gig Conaughton County of San Diego Communications Office The California Department of Food and Agriculture declared a quarantine in parts of North San Diego County Aug. 5, after detecting a potentially devastating citrus disease in the county for the first time. The bacterial disease, known as Huanglongbing or "citrus greening," was detected in two citrus trees on a residential property in Oceanside. The disease is not harmful to people but is deadly to citrus and could be...

  • Judge doubts eviction ban, but may lack power to stop it

    Updated Aug 12, 2021

    Mark Sherman The Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) – A federal judge who declared the earlier nationwide moratorium on evictions illegal was deeply skeptical Monday, Aug. 9, of the Biden administration's new order, but said she may lack the power to do anything about it. U.S. District Judge Dabney Friedrich promised a decision soon in an effort by Alabama landlords to block the moratorium imposed last week by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, which it said was b...

  • Texas Democrats continue holdout, don't show for new session

    Updated Aug 12, 2021

    Acacia Coronado and Paul J. Weber The Associated Press AUSTIN, Texas (AP) – Texas Democrats still refused to return to the state Capitol Saturday, Aug. 7, as Gov. Greg Abbott began a third attempt at passing new election laws, prolonging a months long standoff that ramped up in July when dozens of Democratic state lawmakers left the state and hunkered down in Washington, D.C. "A quorum is not present," Republican House Speaker Dade Phelan said, who then adjourned the c...

  • California GOP nixes endorsement fight in Newsom recall

    Updated Aug 12, 2021

    Michael R. Blood The Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) – The California Republican Party voted overwhelmingly Saturday, Aug. 7, not to endorse any candidate in the looming recall election that could remove Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom from office, sidestepping a potentially nasty fight over a GOP favorite that threatened to divide Republicans and depress turnout in the nationally watched race. The lopsided vote to skip an endorsement – supported by about 90% of delegates att...

  • Bacon may disappear in California as pig rules take effect

    Updated Aug 12, 2021

    Scott McFetridge The Associated Press DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) – Thanks to a reworked menu and long hours, Jeannie Kim managed to keep her San Francisco restaurant alive during the coronavirus pandemic. That makes it all the more frustrating that she fears her breakfast-focused diner could be ruined within months by new rules that could make one of her top menu items, bacon, hard to get in California. "Our number one seller is bacon, eggs and hash browns," Kim, who for 15 y...

  • Californians hit hard hard with weekend of wildfire fears

    Updated Aug 12, 2021

    Daisy Nguyen and Noah Berger The Associated Press GREENVILLE, Calif. (AP) – After four years of homelessness, Kesia Studebaker thought she finally landed on her feet when she found a job cooking in a diner and moved into a house in the small community of Greenville. She had been renting for three months and was hoping stability would help her win back custody of her 14-year-old daughter. But in just one night, a raging wildfire tore through the mountain town and "took it a...

  • California to mandate COVID-19 vaccines for health workers

    Updated Aug 12, 2021

    Adam Beam SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) – California will require all of its roughly 2.2 million health care workers and long-term care workers to be fully vaccinated by Sept. 30 as the nation's most populous state is losing ground in the battle against new infections of a more dangerous coronavirus variant. The order, issued Aug. 5 by the California Department of Public Health, is different from what Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom said last month when he announced health care w...

  • 4 common reasons people lose their hair

    Updated Aug 12, 2021

    FALLBROOK – Shedding a small amount of hair each day is normal. In fact, minor hair loss often is a sign that the body is growing new, healthy hair to replace old hair. But there may be cause for concern when more than 100 hairs per day are caught in the bristles of a brush or at the bottom of the shower drain. If a person is suddenly seeing more scalp or if hair feels less thick than it once did, he or she may be losing more hair than is normal, according to Francesca F...

  • COVID-19 cases increasing in county but local monthly vaccinations decline

    Updated Aug 12, 2021

    As COVID-19 cases continue to rise in the region with the Delta variant, the number of residents being vaccinated decreased in July to its lowest level this year, according to statistics from San Diego County and Fallbrook Regional Health District. Fallbrook's infection rate is slightly less than the county average. Countywide, through Aug. 3, there have been 301,100 reported cases since the beginning of the pandemic. The county rate per 100,000 people is 8,983.3. The 4,176...

  • Incorporating protein into your diet

    Updated Aug 12, 2021

    Debi Barnett Foli Special to the Village News Protein is found throughout the body in virtually almost every tissue and organ. In fact, 20% of the human body is made up of protein. The building blocks of protein are amino acids which carry out many roles such as transportation of nutrients, supporting our immune system, healing and repairing of tissue, and helping remove waste. The Institute of Medicine recommends that adults get a minimum of 8 grams of protein for every 20...

  • Golf tournament benefits grieving children

    Updated Aug 12, 2021

    SAN MARCOS – Everyone in the community is invited to attend the Swing Fore Hope Golf Classic on Friday, Sept. 17, at Twin Oaks Golf Course. The tournament, auction and dinner are being hosted by The Elizabeth Hospice, a nonprofit healthcare leader that provides medical and emotional support to children and adults facing the challenges associated with a life-threatening illness and restores hope to children and adults who are grieving the loss of a loved one. Funds raised at t...

  • New approach to Alzheimer's developed in Temecula

    Updated Aug 12, 2021

    TEMECULA – ProdromeNeuroTM plasmalogen supplement successfully improved cognition and mobility in a recent Alzheimer’s disease clinical trial, proving Dr. Dayan Goodenowe’s theory outlined in his new book, “Breaking Alzheimer,” in which he explains his scientific journey to expose the cause and deliver the cure. Prodrome Sciences launched the world’s first high-dose plasmalogen supplement, ProdromeNeuro, last year. A clinical trial was initiated shortly thereafter. The clinical trial results were released at the Alzheimer’s...

  • Monthly mosquito larvicide application done by hand crews

    Updated Aug 12, 2021

    Gig Conaughton County of San Diego Communications Office County Vector Control crews will conduct their regular mosquito-fighting larvicide applications this week on dozens of local waterways – but by hand, rather than from the air, because the helicopter used is down for unscheduled maintenance. The County has used helicopters to drop batches of solid, granular larvicide on nearly 50 rivers, streams, ponds and other waterways in summer months since the early 2000s, including...

  • SDG&E announces wildfire safety and resiliency advancements for 2021 wildfire season

    Updated Aug 12, 2021

    SAN DIEGO – San Diego Gas & Electric, a recognized industry leader in wildfire safety, unveiled its wildfire mitigation and resiliency advancements in preparation for this year’s wildfire season. The advancements continue a decade-long commitment to strengthening the region against a dynamic climate that has brought on unprecedented high fire-threat conditions in recent years. Infrastructure and technological enhancements continue to play a fundamental role in limiting the potential risk of utility-related wildfires and mit...

  • Life after coronavirus: How will the pandemic affect our homes?

    Updated Aug 12, 2021

    ESCONDIDO – After spending most of our time at home for over a year now, and even though we're slowly going back to normal again, we can't help but wonder what life would be like beyond lockdown. Let's peruse together and wonder what 'normal' life will be like in our homes after COVID-19. Here are a few things we think are here to stay in our homes and lives after the pandemic. Health and fitness When fitness centers closed down, you might be one of the many people who have a...

  • Top at home-repair blunders to avoid

    Updated Aug 12, 2021

    FALLBROOK – Home improvement projects should be exciting as they progress, with a positive outcome upon completion. However, some home repairs end up turning into an unorganized mess or a homeowner being taken advantage of by an unscrupulous worker. By avoiding some common mistakes and taking common-sense precautions, you can end up with renovations that 'wow.' Do not accept the lowest bid just because it is the cheapest on paper Smart homeowners shop around for everything ...

  • Raglands paint homage to music

    Updated Aug 12, 2021

    FALLBROOK – Margaret Singleton O'Leary, a client, student, and friend, recently called Natasha Ragland and said, "Why don't you paint an 'Homage to Music'"? Ragland's first painting in response to this suggestion was a guitar, since her family had one laying around. Then one of her piano students loaned her his trumpet to use in a still life. She found the shiny complex trumpet an interesting challenge to combine with other textures and colors. The trumpet has many symbolic c...

  • Wine & A Bite returns Sept. 10

    Updated Aug 12, 2021

    FALLBROOK – Residents can mark their calendars for the next Wine & A Bite Art Walk on Friday, Sept. 10 from 5:30-8:30 p.m. Participants will taste, stroll and nibble their way through this popular annual event. Featuring food and wine from local restaurants and wineries, all tastings at each stop are included in the ticket price. Wines are served in a keepsake wine glass. The featured September venues are CR Properties Real Estate Services, Fallbrook Art Association's The G...

  • New exhibit features square dance club

    Updated Aug 12, 2021

    FALLBROOK – The Fallbrook Historical Society Museum has created a new exhibit about a favorite pastime. Square dancing in Fallbrook was very popular during the 1950's, 1960's, and 1970's. Bob Baker and George Willis were callers. Classes were held on Tuesdays and dances on Saturdays. All couples and single dancers were welcome. The classes ran for three months, club dues were $2.50 per person, and dances .50 each. Special themed dress-up dances, such as back-to-school, h...

  • P.E.O. chapters host scholarship recipients at summer social

    Updated Aug 12, 2021

    FALLBROOK – More than 50 members from five Fallbrook chapters of P.E.O. (Philanthropic Educational Organization) gathered Saturday, July 24, for a joint social event for the first time since the pandemic limited social interactions. The Summer Reciprocity Social was hosted by Chapter WM, with Ann and Mark Frederick (Chapter PF) graciously opening their home for the poolside event. Needless to say, the attendees were delighted to have the opportunity to see their fellow P.E.O....

  • Local teen self-publishes book

    Updated Aug 12, 2021

    Chloe Shaver Village News Intern This summer, upcoming Fallbrook High School freshman Alex Gabos wrote and self-published his first book, titled "Sky's the Limit." The young writer spent over half a year writing the short story, and self-published the book on Amazon without any help from his parents. The book is about middle school entrepreneurs who are figuring out how to raise funds for activities they want to do. Described as, "A great gift of motivation for teens that...

  • FHS begins International Baccalaureate program

    Updated Aug 12, 2021

    Rick Monroe Special to the Village News When classes begin Monday, Aug. 16 at Fallbrook High School, more than 120 juniors will be the first to participate in the school's new International Baccalaureate program. Administrators have been preparing and planning for the academic classes for about a decade, said Lauren Jones, new principal of the school. The time has come with the 2021-2022 school year. IB is only for juniors and seniors, said George Herring, the school’s IB coordinator. Part of the preparation for establishing...

  • Fallbrook Youth Rugby holds summer season

    Updated Aug 12, 2021

    FALLBROOK – Fallbrook Youth Rugby held a Summer 7's season from May until July 31 for the youth of Fallbrook. Part of the FYR program is offering referee training for Fallbrook athletes and adults involved in rugby. The training involves concussion training, rules/laws of rugby play, hand and whistle signals and building the confidence needed to interact with coaching staff. On July 25 at Potter Jr. High, FYR held a six hour referee class and out of the seven attendees, f...

  • Fallbrook Pop Warner recognizes sponsors

    Updated Aug 12, 2021

    FALLBROOK – Fallbrook Pop Warner is in full season already, However, it would not be possible without the support of some amazing sponsors. On Saturday, July 10, the local office of Rancho Family Medical Group hosted a free physical event for the Fallbrook Pop Warner Football and Cheer athletes. Each season Dr. Brandon Miller, his wife, Dr. Anna Miller, and several friends and family streamline this event to ensure each athlete is healthy enough to compete in their chosen s...

  • Warriors to scrimmage with Mount Carmel Aug. 13

    Updated Aug 12, 2021

    Joe Naiman Village News Reporter High school football competition – or at least a scrimmage – returns to Fallbrook tomorrow, Aug. 13, when Fallbrook High School hosts Mount Carmel High School. Practice for the Fallbrook football team began July 30, so the Warriors had eight practices as of Aug. 7. "I thought they did well," said Fallbrook High Head Coach Troy Everhart. "There's definitely a core of tough players I'm really excited about." Everhart is excited about the turnout in general. "We've got 92 kids in the program rig...

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