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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A week ahead of Thanksgiving, the Fallbrook Union High School District's Food Services Department provided thousands of area children and their families with a Thanksgiving box as part of its meal distribution program on Thursday, Nov. 19. The program, which on average serves more than 900 children every Tuesday and Thursday for the duration of most of the COVID-19 pandemic, wanted to do something special for the holiday. But first, they had to figure out the logistics. "We...
https://founders.archives.gov/documents/Washington/05-04-02-0091 [New York, 3 October 1789] By the President of the United States of America. a Proclamation. Whereas it is the duty of all Nations to acknowledge the providence of Almighty God, to obey his will, to be grateful for his benefits, and humbly to implore his protection and favor – and whereas both Houses of Congress have by their joint Committee requested me “to recommend to the People of the United States a day of public thanksgiving and prayer to be observed by...
The state could owe you money. The holiday season is fast approaching and many are suffering from severe economic distress resulting from the COVID-19 shutdowns, so take a few minutes to see if you have some money coming to you. The state of California is sitting on almost $10 billion in unclaimed properties. Some of that money could be yours. Under California’s Unclaimed Property Law, banks, insurance companies and other businesses are required to transfer property to the c...
There have been enough Trump misdeeds to fill several tell-all books and I’m sure they will, eventually. But they pale in comparison to his epic failure to address the COVID-19 pandemic. I’m sickened every time I think of the thousands who have died of COVID-19, needlessly, because of Trump’s failure to act. And I am angered when I think of Trump actively working to thwart our efforts to slow the pandemic down. He has served as the virtual poster child for those who continue to flout the basic protocol. And as long as Trump...
This week as I watched a press conference from five high-powered attorneys argue that they have proof of widespread election tampering, I wasn’t very surprised. I did wonder if there was enough to really make a difference. Here are three questions or concerns people are discussing. Is there evidence of actual widespread voter fraud or tampering ? Why does Trump cause division by firing people, including his election cyber security chief? Trump should just concede like H...
It’s getting blurry, isn’t it? The most marketed to society in the history of the planet is getting a steady dose so murky and laced with spin and rhetoric that it’s hard to tell right from down, left from right and where we even started? Where is it that America stands and what do we stand for? I believe I know, in fact, I think most Americans know. The idea of America is clear as day – it’s right there in the Preamble to the U.S. Constitution. “We the people of the United States, in order to form a more perfect union, esta...
Throughout the past seven months, I’ve tried to follow the facts and the science. I’ve listened to our public health officials and the great work they’ve done. I’ve tried to get as much information as possible when it comes to this virus and I must say, I am concerned about the increase in positive cases. As the cases increase, it’s vital we have the available hospital capacity. People need to observe the safety protocols – distancing, masking and sanitization. I do hope eve...
As 2020 moves into the holiday season and the COVID-19 pandemic continues, let us take a moment to honor and support the millions of family caregivers who are taking on extraordinary responsibilities. Family caregivers include all of us, whether we provide services to our elders, our spouses/partners, friends or whether we are part of our children’s distance education. They care for those they love 24/7 and help keep us safe. To all family caregivers, you are appreciated for the love and caring you give others. Please r...
Nancy L Reel died and went home to be with Jesus on Oct. 25, 2020. Nancy was born April 13, 1922 as the youngest child of Isaac and Elsie Zimmerman in Grand River, Iowa. She is predeceased by her husband of 49 years, Donald R Reel. She has two daughters, Nancy A. Livingston of Gilbert, Arizona, and Cynthia L. Hendricks of Scottsdale, Arizona. She is also survived by her two grandsons, Brian E. Gorley of Gilbert, Arizona, and Chason Iler of Camp Hill, Pennsylvania, and two great-grandsons, Brennan (12 years) and Landen (7...
Destin Gabriel Rayes, age 37, died suddenly Nov. 19. He was a recent transplant to Fallbrook, having moved here in 2019. Destin was born in Pasadena and moved to La Jolla in 1989. He attended La Jolla Elementary, Longfellow Spanish Immersion Magnet School, and graduated from La Jolla High. Destin was a brilliant guitarist, with lightning speed on the strings, and was preparing to release an album with his friend, Max Miller, before his untimely death. His parents, Gabriel and...
James Curran Knox died Tuesday, Nov. 3, after many years of multiple health issues. He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Pamela L. Knox, and his two son’s families, Matthew and Lisa of Menifee and Steven, Charisma and granddaughter Jessica Lois of McKinney, Texas. Jim was born in Salt Lake City and had lived in Fallbrook since 1950. He worked for H. Mikkelson Refuse Disposal for many years and later for the school districts in Fallbrook and Temecula. He was a self-taught automobile mechanic and appreciated his years w...
Christina Coppock lived from 1943 to 2020. She had a dazzling smile, a delightful sense of humor, an intimidating work ethic and a legendary stubborn streak. She was a talented singer and performer, a successful small-business operator, an outstanding mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and an awesome wife and companion. Christina was born in Michigan City, Indiana, where she often sang with her mother, Henrietta, performing at band concerts and religious ceremonies. She...
After Sidney Powell and the Trump team broke ties this weekend, Powell said Saturday, Nov. 21, that her team will file a lawsuit of "biblical" proportions, alleging that some election officials were embroiled in a pay-to-play scheme with a prominent manufacturer of voting software. "We've got tons of evidence; it's so much, it's hard to pull it all together," Powell told Newsmax. She didn't provide or elaborate on the evidence. "Hopefully this week we will get it ready to...
President-elect Joe Biden tapped Obama administration veterans Monday, Nov. 23, for top national security positions, signaling a shift from the Trump administration's "America First" policies that disparaged international alliances, career diplomats and other veteran government officials. The six picks, including former Secretary of State John Kerry, mark a return to a more traditional approach to America's relations with the rest of the world and reflect Biden's campaign...
SAN DIEGO – Volunteers in San Diego County have been working to ensure that the veterans buried at eight different cemetery locations will be honored on Wreathes Across America Day, Dec. 19, as they have been in years past. Wreaths Across America staff and volunteers are working hard nationwide to ensure that all veterans laid to rest are honored this December on National Wreaths Across America Day. This year, the ceremonies that are held across the country at more than 2,400 participating locations may look a little d...
I recently participated in an Economic Throw Down Discussion. The participating panelists came from across California. There were housing analysts, mortgage analysts, educators and real estate economists. There was one topic that truly piqued my interest because it resonates with real estate in Fallbrook. It’s the topic of migration. Migration can be outbound which generally occurs when homeowners leave California. Migration can also be inbound from one area of California t...
The Fallbrook Community Planning Group gave a favorable recommendation to sidewalk projects along Ammunition Road, Aviation Road and West Alvarado Street. The 13-0 vote at the Nov. 16 planning group meeting reflects the absence of Jim Loge and one vacant seat. “We’ve been looking for sidewalks over there for a long time, so these are going to be extremely welcome for the community,” planning group chair Jack Wood said. The vote was preceded by a presentation by county Department of Public Works project manager Sam Chrum...
Whew! Some might say there is little to be thankful for this year. Let me remind you when we are alive, there is still hope. Just the same, it has been one for the history books. Back in the day, when “All I Need to Know, I Learned in Kindergarten” was the mantra for decency, now is a good time to review the list. Written by Unitarian minister Robert Fulghum sharing his philosophy with the world in 1989, these are still truths to live by. “Share everything. Play fair. Don’t...
The American Gem Trade Association has a Cutting Edge division for the AGTA Spectrum Awards which is a national-level contest for the gem industry wholesale group, and the Cutting Edge competition has a Carving category which is open to cutters of natural material carved in any style. Fallbrook's Crystal Asdurian took first place in the Carving class while Rainbow's Meg Berry had the third-place carving. The Cutting Edge Awards are dedicated to the lapidary arts. The other...
Coronavirus cases are on the rise again in San Diego County, with a record-high 1,478 new COVID-19 infections and two new deaths being reported Saturday, Nov. 21. The number of new infections was lower on Sunday, Nov. 22, the most recent date for which information was available at press time, with 939 new cases, but that was still the 12th consecutive day that more than 600 new coronavirus cases were reported by the county. The county also reported eight new deaths on Nov. 20 – there have now been a total of 69,231 c...
Kicking off the meeting of the Bonsall Unified School District's Board of Trustees on Thursday, Nov. 17, Superintendent David Jones gave a short update on the departure of Sullivan Middle School Principal Dr. Shaunte' Knox. "(I) particularly want to say goodbye and thank you and wish Dr. Knox the best in her next steps in her career and in her personal life," He said. "We're very thankful that Mr. Ramirez is here. He was helping as the assistant principal interim at (Bonsall...
It seems that nothing ever changes when it comes to hawking insurance to fill the gaps in Medicare coverage for seniors. The fervent sales pitches, the misinformation and the incomplete and deceptive information continue to proliferate. For the last several weeks I’ve heard ad after ad, particularly on the TV news shows, urging older viewers to call 800 numbers to learn about the latest and greatest Medicare Advantage plans. Retired football star Joe Namath says you need to “get everything you’re entitled to.” Namath rattles...
FALLBROOK – As the world eagerly awaits a vaccine for the COVID-19 virus, the team of professionals at Silvergate Fallbrook has been actively planning for its arrival. When the military distributes its stockpile of vaccines under the federal government's Operation Warp Speed program, residents in independent and assisted living communities like Silvergate will be among the first to receive the vaccine in Phase I under the current public health plan. According to U.S. Health an...
The scale. Oh the scale. That piece of equipment can be a psychological mess, but when it shows a number less than then it was last time, it's our best friend. An unhealthy relationship for sure. But I thought it would be fun and insightful to chat about how much a pound really is. We have this anticipation that weight loss means a big number, when in fact, if you compare any number lost to real world items, the accomplishment is quite eye opening. Giving ourselves credit for...
San Diego County Health & Human Services Agency has received a $125,000 grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety to improve the safety of bicyclists, pedestrians and scooter riders. “Our goal is that education will change poor behaviors and make our roads safer,” Barbara Rooney, director of OTS, said. “This funding will help ensure the safety of those out biking or walking.” Grant funds will be used for a variety of activities promoting bicyclist, pedestrian and scooter safety, including education workshops geared...
