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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SAN DIEGO – Treasurer-Tax Collector Dan McAllister announced his office has mailed 1,017,929 million 2024-2025 secured property tax bills to San Diego property owners. These tax payments are expected to generate $9.08 billion dollars for the region, a new record. “$9.08 billion is a record-breaking figure, and these property taxes will be put to good use funding critical county and city services,” said McAllister. “Public health, schools, and many more needed services are funded by these tax dollars, so we encourage taxpaye...
TEMECULA – Temecula Creek Society, Children of the American Revolution (C.A.R.) recently enjoyed a September afternoon of fun with and learning about service dogs. The program took place at Temecula Creek Trail Park, and was led by Kyle Scantlin of K Daniels K-9 Academy. The C.A.R. members are focused on "Paws 4 Patriots" which is the title of the C.A.R. California State Society President's program for 2024-2025. Her program will introduce the California C.A.R. members to the...
FALLBROOK – Karen Langer Baker's former AAUW mentee Alicia Tomas is now a sophomore at UC Riverside, has joined AAUW, and is now a mentor. Baker and her husband Larry took Tomas, her new mentee, Melissa Romero, and Baker's new mentee, Cristina Lucas, to San Diego's Old Town for the special Trolley Dances tour that started and ended at Old Town. They watched performances at each of the five stops; after one performance, the audience was invited to participate. One of the d...
The marquee at Bonsall Elementary School will be replaced. The Bonsall Unified School District board voted 5-0 Sept. 18 to approve a contract with Quiel School Signs for a new marquee. The new marquee will utilize current technology and allow display of announcements, event reminders, and important notices. “The marquee has been nonoperational for a number of years. The sign is vital to display announcements and important notices to our students, families, and community at large,” said BUSD Superintendent Heather Golly. BUS...
FALLBROOK – A home appraisal is an unbiased professional opinion of a home’s value and it is almost always used when purchasing a home. In a purchase, an appraisal is used to ascertain whether the home’s contract price is appropriate given the home’s current condition, location, and features. Banks require home appraisals before approving a home loan in order to confirm that a home’s sale price is supported by its market value as most – if not all – banks do not issue a loan for more than the appraised value. Since the hom...
FALLBROOK – In this article, we’re going to help you figure out if you’ve found your perfect home or if there are hidden issues waiting to cause trouble down the road. While many of these issues have quick and efficient solutions, they are important considerations when making a home purchase. Always check with your Realtor on how best to proceed if you encounter one of these red flags. Physical structure issues How to detect this red flag: Check for cracks in the foundation, sloping floors, or noticeable structural damage tha...
Getting good, consistent sleep is important to your health, mood and overall productivity. But achieving quality sleep is often easier said than done. Do you have trouble sleeping? It’s possible that making some changes to your bedroom could help you achieve a more restful slumber. Here are five updates you can make to your room that may create a better environment for a good night’s sleep. Swap out your color palette. Blues, greens and light neutrals are the most rel...
PK Mechanical Systems has been awarded the Fallbrook Public Utility District contract to replace the Kaufman Pressure Station. A 5-0 FPUD board vote Sept. 23 awarded PK Mechanical Systems a $570,000 contract. The work includes the demolition and removal of an existing valve station in an open vault, filling and grading a steep eroded slope, pipe and valve replacement, installing a new valve station, finished grading, and site drainage improvements. The Kaufman Pressure Station is about a quarter of a mile west of the intersec...
The Sept. 11 Bonsall Community Sponsor Group meeting included a presentation on San Diego Gas & Electric’s Strategic Undergrounding Program. The presentation was not a voting item at the sponsor group meeting. The Strategic Undergrounding Program will provide increased wildfire resiliency and electric reliability by undergrounding electric distribution lines near key community facilities. Removing overhead power lines and placing them underground reduces the risk of sparking fires during adverse weather and also enables t...
SAN DIEGO COUNTY – More than 3,000 San Diegans joined I Love A Clean San Diego and spread out at 100 cleanup sites for the 40th annual Coastal Cleanup Day, Sept. 21. Volunteers across the region restored, beautified, and preserved the health of over 100 local parks, canyons, creeks, and beaches and joined volunteers in 150 countries across the globe that were also participating in Coastal Cleanup Day. As of 2:30 p.m. that Saturday and with 85% of sites reporting totals, m...
NEW YORK – The American Pickers are excited to return to California. They plan to film episodes of The History Channel hit television series throughout Southern California in November. "American Pickers" is a documentary series that explores the fascinating world of antique "picking" on The History Channel. The hit show follows skilled pickers in the business, as they hunt for America's most valuable antiques. They are always excited to find historically significant or rare i...
FALLBROOK – Assuming the placement and care of the downtown pot project designed many years ago by the Fallbrook Beautification Alliance adds to the already full plate of the Save Our Forest /Fallbrook Land Conservancy. The reasoning was the same. It is enhancing and creating pedestrian friendly walkways in the downtown area to improve economic stability. This is the major factor among all the other benefits of trees. Some of which are breaking up heat islands that lower t...
Buying a house can be a complex and lengthy process. Sometimes, a hiccup in one part of the chain can delay the entire purchase. And while you can only control so much, there are some steps you can take to help prevent this from happening on your home buying journey. If you’re preparing to buy a house soon, here are three things you can do to try to keep your home purchase on track. 1. Talk to a lender first. Working with a loan officer before beginning your home search can h...
LOS ANGELES – The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), and the California Department of Food and Agriculture in collaboration with County Agricultural Commissioners, are proud to announce that after a year of hard work they have eradicated all populations of invasive fruit flies from California. This significant achievement is a testament to the hard work of their agencies and the critical support from the public. "Invasive f...
SAN DIEGO – San Diego County Treasurer-Tax Collector Dan McAllister has $867,171 in unclaimed funds that he is trying to return to its owners by Sept. 22, before it is rolled into the General Fund. “If you have done business with San Diego County in the last three years, including paying property taxes, you could be on the Unclaimed Monies list,” said Treasurer-Tax Collector Dan McAllister. Each year, the Treasurer-Tax Collector and other county departments have thousands of dollars that are owed to taxpayers. This usually re...
The Rainbow Municipal Water District has used a contractor for maintenance of Rainbow’s steel tanks since 2003, but Rainbow will likely be performing future work in-house. Rainbow’s board voted 4-0 Aug. 27, with Cari Dale absent, to terminate the contract with USG Water Solutions. Before Rainbow actually initiates the in-house work, Rainbow General Manager Jake Wiley will renegotiate a potential contract with USG or another qualified firm. If a draft agreement is reached, the contract will be brought back to the board for con...
The Fallbrook Public Utility District board approved the purchase of a replacement scrubber for FPUD’s wastewater treatment plant. The 5-0 vote Aug. 26 authorized FPUD staff to enter into a contract with PureAir to purchase a PureAir EGS-8 scrubber for $315,583.13. PureAir, which is in suburban Atlanta, will sell the scrubber for $294,250.00 while FPUD will also pay $21,333.13 in sales tax. “The current unit, it’s past the point of refurbishment,” said FPUD General Manager Jack Bebee. The disinfection system at the water r...
Ahead of peak wildfire season, County Animal Services is offering pet preparedness information to the public and is working with community volunteers who can assist in the event of an emergency. Animal Services staff have participated in three emergency response and preparedness fairs to offer guidance and resources on pet disaster preparedness. Additionally, staff have hosted six comprehensive trainings for a dedicated group of about 70 volunteers. Training covers essential...
When it comes to home repairs and renovations, doing it yourself can be tempting. After all, it could save you money and you won’t have to vet contractors or deal with strangers in your house. Plus, showing off a project you completed can give you bragging rights. It’s not always the right move, though. It can be dangerous, and it also could lead to needing further repairs if done incorrectly, potentially costing more in the long run. If you’ve got home repairs or updat...
Joe Naiman Village News Reporter The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California weighed vote for MWD member agencies is based on the assessed valuation of each of MWD’s 26 agencies. The county auditors of the six counties which have MWD member agencies have until Aug. 15 to provide the certified assessed valuation to MWD. MWD does not require board action to update the weighted vote, but MWD staff reports the information during the August board meeting which is held the third Tuesday of August rather than on the n...
FALLBROOK – Did you know you can buy a property in some counties in Kentucky and Mississippi, but not alcohol? That’s because local prohibition laws are still in effect. Weird, right? You might have heard stories or perhaps experienced it yourself on the daily about some interesting residential rules for neighborhoods under a homeowners association (HOA). But you’ll be even more surprised that around the country, there are way wackier real estate laws in place that will make you scratch your head. Here are some of the littl...
The county’s Zoning Administrator approved a modification to the Minor Use Permit for a wireless communications facility in southern Bonsall. The Aug. 22 decision by Zoning Administrator Connor McGee allows Crown Castle to revise, operate, and maintain an existing wireless facility in the 2100 block of Bautista Avenue. The permit is for a period of 15 years and expires on Aug. 22, 2039, although it could subsequently be extended by a modification. The 2.54-acre property has rural residential RR zoning and a semi-rural r...
