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 – Go Scarlet's music video premiere screening event will take place Saturday, Dec. 21, 5-7 p.m., at Harry's Sports Bar. The event will feature the first viewing of the video, behind the scenes photos and a live performance by the band. This is a free event. Submitted by Go Scarlet.... Full story
Ratepayers in the Rainbow Municipal Water District will save money with the transition from the San Diego County Water Authority to the Eastern Municipal Water District, even the Rainbow ratepayers who had been receiving the discounted Special Agricultural Water Rate the SDCWA offers. A 5-0 vote at the Nov. 19 Rainbow board meeting directed Rainbow staff not to implement the planned rate increase based on the increased Metropolitan Water District of Southern California rate, eliminated the SAWR classification in Rainbow’s A...
3 years ago, the news on everyone’s mind was Napoleon and the French army sweeping across Europe. It was 1809 and the fall of the mighty Austrian Empire was imminent. Nobody seemed to care about the babies being born that year. But they should have taken notice of the babies that included William Gladstone in Liverpool, Alfred Lord Tennyson in Lincolnshire, Oliver Wendell Holmes in Cambridge, Massachusetts, Edgar Allen Poe in Boston, as well as Charles Darwin in England. A...
The City of Temecula will be resurfacing Rainbow Canyon Road, and a Dec. 3 Riverside County Board of Supervisors action approved an agreement between the county and the city which will allow the portion of the road in unincorporated Riverside County to be repaved. The 5-0 vote approved the cooperative agreement with the City of Temecula. That agreement will add approximately 300 feet of the road south of the city boundary to the rehabilitation the roadway within the City of Temecula will receive. The city portion of Rainbow...
The San Diego County Water Authority collects a share of property tax revenue from property owners within the SDCWA boundary. The Fallbrook Public Utility District was part of the CWA prior to Jan. 1, 2024, but the property tax revenue the CWA received in 2024 included some from landowners in the FPUD area. A Nov. 21 CWA board action approved the reapportionment of property taxes collected after the detachment date. The property tax will still be collected from FPUD landowners, but the money will now be part of Eastern Munici...
Statement from Sheriff Kelly A. Martinez As the Sheriff of San Diego County, my number one priority is protecting the safety and well-being of all residents of our diverse region. While protecting the rights of undocumented immigrants is crucial, it is equally important to ensure that victims of crimes are not overlooked or neglected in the process. Victims include undocumented individuals – these vulnerable individuals express to me that their legal status is used as a weapon against them when offenders from their c... Full story
Governor Newsom’s latest actions reveal a concerning pattern: focusing on political grandstanding rather than tackling the real challenges Californians face daily. In a special session, the Governor is pushing measures to "Trump-proof" California, including a proposal from Senator Scott Wiener to allocate $25 million for attorney fees to defend individuals facing deportation. This is in addition to the $5 million in local tax dollars that San Diego County allocates annually t... Full story
SCRIPPS RANCH – Senate Minority Leader Brian Jones (R-San Diego) has named Paula Jansen and Tony Teravainen the Senate District 40 Veterans of the Year. “Paula Jansen and Tony Teravainen exemplify the spirit of service, both in and out of uniform,” said Leader Jones. “After their honorable service in the U.S. Navy, they channeled their dedication into community service, uplifting fellow veterans, and fostering positive change. Their commitment to protecting our freedoms and their efforts to strengthen our communities embody t... Full story
The gift-giving season is always fun! But with all the wrapping paper, packages and new stuff, it can be hard on sustainability – that is, finding ways to give and still protect natural resources for years to come. However, the County of San Diego wants you to know there are lots of ways to do it. You can give "experiences" instead of things. And you can shop close to home to prevent carbon emissions created by driving all over the county. Sustainability is very important t...
FALLBROOK – For over 70 years, the Rainbow Municipal Water District has been delivering water to the community with the assistance of their award-winning staff. In recognition of their dedication and collaborative work processes, Rainbow Water has been awarded a Top Workplaces 2024 by the San Diego Union-Tribune. The accolade is the fourth consecutive year Rainbow Water has earned the honor as an organization recognized for top performance from an anonymous employee survey a...
The construction of the Rainbow Municipal Water District’s West Lilac, Rancho Amigos, and Dentro De Lomas pump stations has been completed, and a Nov. 19 Rainbow board meeting approved the final change orders and the final budget for the project. The board voted 5-0 to authorize an additional $1,150,000 of expenses for the project. The budget amendment increases the Fiscal Year 2024-25 portion of the cost from $3,400,000 to $4,550,000. “This closes out the project,” said Rainbow General Manager Jake Wiley. The San Diego...
ESCONDIDO – Rincon Water is pleased to welcome veteran water executive Tom Kennedy to the organization’s board of directors, representing Division One and replacing long-serving board member Dr. Gregory Quist. Director Kennedy recently retired as general manager of the Rainbow Municipal Water District, a role he held for nearly a decade. He was also a member of the San Diego County Water Authority Board of Directors. “Tom is a wonderful addition to the Board of Directors and brings significant governance experience and water...
The holiday season is synonymous with giving, and repurposing items you already have is a cost-effective way to give meaningful gifts while reducing waste. Plus, it's a great way to declutter and renew your living spaces in preparation for the new year. Most of us have some leftover paint to spare that can be used for so much more than touch-ups. It is estimated that about 10% of all household paint goes unused – instead of letting leftover paint take up valuable space in y...
A recent Rainbow Municipal Water District board decision to perform future tank maintenance in-house kept open the option of negotiating a potential contract with the current contractor or another qualified firm. An agreement with USG Water Solutions was reached, and a 5-0 Rainbow board vote Nov. 19 approved the new maintenance contract for the district’s steel tanks. “We renegotiated the schedule,” said Rainbow General Manager Jake Wiley. “We’re going to extend the contract and include this addendum.” Rainbow’s b...
SAN DIEGO – New regional data from the Regional Task Force on Homelessness (RTFH) shows the number of homeless people moving into housing has increased while the number of people falling into homeless has decreased during the last 12 months, RTFH announced Dec 4. Between October 2023 and September 2024, data shows that on average 10 people found housing for every 14 people who experienced homelessness for the first time. A year ago, over the same period (October 2022 through September 2023) data showed 10 people found h...
WASHINGTON – The Federal Communications Commission proposed, Nov. 21, a $734,872 fine against Hong Kong, China-based smart home device manufacturer Eken for apparent violations of FCC rules that require the company to designate an agent located in the United States. In addition, the FCC’s Enforcement Bureau is continuing its investigation into privacy and data security issues related to Eken and other Chinese equipment manufacturing companies. FCC Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel also announced an audit of hundreds of certifica...
There is still time to catch a holiday show before Christmas. The closest one is now playing at The New Village Arts in Carlsbad. This year they are bringing back "Miracle on 34th Street, the Radio Musical." New Village Arts at 2787 State St., Carlsbad, 760-433-3245, www.newvillagearts.org. Did you get enough tickets for the entire family to catch "The Nutcracker"? City Ballet is performing it Dec. 20 to 23 at the California Center for the Arts at 340 N. Escondido Blvd. in...
RAINBOW – Jack Ragland's neighbor, Ynez Heermans, recently asked him about a painting of their property that he had done, painted on the spot with his easel standing in the field 44 years ago. He said, "I was surprised to learn that it was a favorite of her husband, Charlie, who had seen me working on it as he was driving in and out." The painting featured their barn and house, before they sold off the field (front end of their property) which had the windmill and the bird s... Full story
BONSALL – On Tuesday, Dec. 3, the talented Show Choir from Sullivan Middle School, under the direction of Stacy Pecore, delivered a moving holiday-themed performance for the California Retired Teachers Association of Fallbrook. The event held special significance as it marked the organization's final meeting in Fallbrook before merging with the Oceanside division in January 2025. The occasion was made even more poignant by the legacy of Bud Roberds, the celebrated Fallbrook H...
FALLBROOK – Excitement filled the air on Nov. 22 as Potter Junior High welcomed students from Mary Fay Pendleton and San Onofre School for the Third Annual FUESD Robotics Competition. This highly anticipated event brought together young innovators for a thrilling day of challenges, creativity, and teamwork. The competition featured teams from the three FUESD schools, fostering both collaboration and friendly rivalry. Each team worked tirelessly to design and program their r...
FALLBROOK – Potter Junior High School recently hosted a lively and exciting Academic Festival to celebrate the hard work and academic growth of its students. Over 560 students – 270 seventh graders and 290 eighth graders – earned an invitation to the event by showing impressive growth on the STAR test. The STAR test is administered once each trimester to measure students' academic progress. This year, the school saw a remarkable level of achievement, with a significant number...
County Probation received a $642,600 grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) for an intensive probation supervision program for high-risk individuals with serious felony and/or multiple driving under the influence (DUI) convictions. The grant program runs through September 2025. "This funding empowers our team to ensure community safety remains at the forefront of all we do by enhancing our ability to effectively balance support and accountability in the...
A new county ordinance builds on the state’s Fair Chance Act to give people with a criminal past a better chance of gaining jobs in the unincorporated area. Local officials held a news conference Nov. 12 to announce how the ordinance will affect justice-involved people and their potential employers. The ordinance ensures justice involved people have a fair chance at employment without being automatically disqualified due to past incarceration. An employer can still conduct a background check, but now there are rules and g...
Steve McGargill is one of the managers and funeral directors of Berry-Bell & Hall Fallbrook Mortuary, located at 333 N. Vine St., Fallbrook. With a rich history dating back to 1948, Berry-Bell & Hall Fallbrook Mortuary has been a staple in the Fallbrook community for decades. Originally founded by Ernest Bell, it was the town's sole mortuary for many years and still is today. However, in 1973, the business was sold to I.F.S. International, transitioning from a family-owned... Full story
FALLBROOK – Marc Sigmon, MBA, Agent/CEO, Marc Sigmon Insurance Agency, has earned a 2024 NAIFA Quality Award presented by the National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors to association members who demonstrate professional success, quality client service, and strict adherence to NAIFA’s Code of Ethics, including the requirement that NAIFA members always serve the best interests of their clients. Sigmon has been a loyal NAIFA member since 2019, and this is the first year he has been honored with the award. “Th...
