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Fatal Vehicle Versus Pedestrian Traffic Collision

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On Tuesday, August 15, 2023, at approximately 3:39 pm, the Oceanside Police Department responded to calls of a collision between a vehicle versus a small child in the 3200 block of San Tomas Drive. The collision occurred when a white Ford F-150, driven by a 62-year-old Oceanside resident, was traveling West on San Tomas Drive and collided with a 16-month-old male toddler who was walking in the roadway. Officers arrived on the scene, and life-saving measures were attempted; however, the child succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced deceased at 3:56 pm by paramedics.

The driver of the F-150 remained on the scene and cooperated with the police investigation. At this time, neither alcohol, drugs, nor speed are believed to be a factor in this collision. The deceased’s name is being withheld pending the notification of next of kin.

We extend our deepest sympathy to all impacted by this tragedy.

The Oceanside Police Department Major Accident Investigation Team is actively investigating this incident. Anyone with information regarding this collision is asked to call Traffic Collision Investigator Kevin Lissner at (760) 435-4651.

Vista’s Safe Parking Program Opens Friday

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The City’s Safe Parking program is intended for individuals living in their cars and needing a safe location to park overnight, as well as assistance with other resources available to the unsheltered. This program, opening Friday, August 18, is operated by Jewish Family Service under contract with the City of Vista. We invite you to learn about this program by visiting the links
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Recap from TrueCare Annual Breast Milk Drive and Family-Fun Health Fair

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More than 400 kids and parents came out to the TrueCare annual Breast Milk Drive & Family-Fun Health Fair on Saturday, August 12 at TrueCare San Marcos. Nursing moms rolled in gallons of extra breast milk in coolers to share the benefits of nutritious human donor milk for babies in need to help them thrive. Families also enjoyed the family-friendly health fair with FREE goodies for attendees, fun activities for the kids, giveaways and prizes for the entire family.

Highlights from the Event:
Breast Milk Donation Drive: Nursing mothers donated their excess breast milk to help nourish babies who are in critical need of this precious resource.
Entertainment: Kids and their parents enjoyed activities, spinning the wheel for prizes, and taking a break in the Cool Zone tent.
Free Health Services: Families experienced Free Health screenings, Behavioral Health, Immunizations, Dental screenings, fluoride varnish, Blood pressure and blood sugar checks and Lactation consultation.
Expert Advice: Families talked with compassionate medical providers and staff, received education and demonstrations, and received insurance enrollment assistance.
Blood Drive – Many people donated blood to benefit the San Diego Blood Bank.
Community Engagement: Local organizations, volunteers, and activists promoted the drive to improve the lives of high-risk babies and family and child health. Partners include UC Milk Bank, Palomar Medical Center, CSUSM – Nursing, SD Blood Bank Mobile, First 5 San Diego and Southern Caregiver Resource Center.

Vista’s Household Hazardous Waste Facility

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Did you know that correctly disposing of certain household items can make a huge difference to our environment? The City of Vista’s Household Hazardous Waste Facility is here for you! We’re open every Saturday from 9 am to 3 pm, offering a safe, free disposal service exclusively for Vista residents.

What can you bring?

Household cleaners that have seen better days.
Automotive oil that needs a responsible resting place.
Home improvement products that are gathering dust.
E-waste, including those old computers and televisions.
And many more items that should be treated with care!

Let’s work together to ensure a greener, safer Vista for all. Drop by and play your part this Saturday!

The facility is located at 1145 E. Taylor Street, directly across from the City Public Works Yard. Proof of Vista residency is required.

Badge-Pinning Ceremony Vista’s New Fire Chief VIDEO

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The City’s new Fire Chief, Gerard Washington, was welcomed to the City this morning. Mayor John Franklin performed the badge-pinning ceremony after the Chief was sworn in as the City’s newest employee by City Clerk Kathy Valdez. Welcome to Team Vista, Chief Washington! Watch this morning’s informal badge-pinning ceremony.

Protecting Animals

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By Assemblymember Marie Waldron
Ensuring the well-being of all animals is one of my big priorities. Over the years I have introduced and supported bills that provide funding to care for native wildlife, protect wild horses and burros, limit unnecessary animal testing, and many more.
This session, I introduced AB 829, which is currently pending in the Legislature. AB 829 expands counseling requirements for those on probation for animal cruelty, and gives judges discretion to order mental health evaluations based on trial evidence. Given established correlations between animal abuse, child abuse, domestic violence and other crimes, this bill will go a long way toward reducing crimes and recidivism, as well as cruelty to animals. AB 829 passed the Assembly unanimously and is progressing in the Senate.
I’m also supporting AB 1399 that expands authority of veterinarians to provide animal care via online telehealth. Given the shortage of veterinary doctors and staff, telehealth is an effective way to provide veterinary care, though it cannot replace the need for office visits in many situations. AB 1399, also pending in the Senate, is supported by the San Diego Humane Society and the ASPCA.
While these measures will help protect animals going forward, we have a new problem that only immediate action by the public can solve. Nationwide and locally, animal shelters have record numbers of pets on-hand that need forever homes.
The San Diego Human Society has been over capacity for months, and as of early August is at 175% capacity for dogs, and 176% for cats. They’ve also been forced to send hundreds of small pets such as rabbits, guinea pigs and hamsters to less crowded shelters in Arizona. To help alleviate the crisis, adoption fees have been reduced 50%. If you’d like to volunteer, or to adopt or foster a pet, please visit: https://www.sdhumane.org/support-us/volunteer/
Shelters run by San Diego County Animal Services are also overcrowded. To “Clear the Shelters,” the County is waiving their usual adoption fees during August at shelters in Bonita and Carlsbad. If you’re interested, please visit: https://www.sddac.com/
Animal welfare is everyone’s business. We can all get involved in ways that will protect animals and enhance our own lives.

Assemblymember Marie Waldron, R- Valley Center, represents the 75th Assembly District in the California Legislature, which includes the cities of Poway, Santee, portions of the City of San Diego, and most of rural eastern and northern San Diego County.

Velocity Summer Internship Program Reception at Film Hub

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The second year of the Velocity Summer Internship Program concluded this past Friday with a reception for the participant students.
For the past 10 weeks these students had the opportunity to work with local Vista companies to explore their career aspirations. At the reception the students shared their experiences and met with local officials including VUSD Superintendent Dr. Matt Doyle, Councilmember Katie Melendez, and Vista City Manager John Conley.

The Velocity Internship Program offered by the Vista Chamber of Commerce is a dynamic initiative designed to provide students with real-world work experience and valuable skills. Through this program, students are connected with local businesses in the Vista area, offering them the opportunity to gain hands-on knowledge, expand their professional network, and contribute to the growth of the community. The program aims to bridge the gap between classroom learning and practical application, fostering personal and professional development for both interns and the businesses they collaborate with. This summer, 50 students participated in paid internship opportunities with 22 businesses, non-profits and organizations. The program was funded by a grant from the City of Vista and in partnership with the Vista Unified School District.

The Velocity Internship Program was launched in 2022 and was born from Vista Chamber CEO Rachel Beld’s experience as a teen. She turned down an unpaid summer internship opportunity in lieu of a paid summer job. That missed opportunity gave her the idea to create a program that provides paid experiences for students yet has low or no cost for employers. The program is seeking additional funding and support for 2024. Contact ceo@vistachamber.org for inquiries.

Free Emergency Pet Kit Giveaway

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On August 19th. We will be distributing Emergency pet kits and vouchers for microchipping.

PALOMAR HEALTH PARTNERS WITH PALOMAR HEALTH FOUNDATION AND BREASTFEEDING COMPANY

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San Diego, Calif. (AUGUST 14, 2023) – Swehl, the company aiming to revolutionize the breastfeeding experience, announced today a new partnership to honor National Breastfeeding Month with Palomar Health and Palomar Health Foundation in San Diego County, the leading hospital for maternity care. Beginning the month of August, the partners will together provide elevated breastfeeding support to local communities by providing a free Swehl Latch Kit ($99), which includes eight all-inclusive tools to support breastfeeding, and unlimited access to educational video content to delivering mothers.

“It is an honor to partner with Palomar Health to further expand access to breastfeeding tools and resources,” says Swehl Co-Founder, Betsy Riley. “We are thrilled that our kits and educational resources will be leveraged to empower parents to feel confident in their ability to breastfeed when they leave the on-site support of the hospital.

Known for its award-winning maternal health services, Palomar Health constantly seeks better ways to improve each touchpoint of the patient experience – and this partnership with Swehl and the Palomar Health Foundation is a testament to that commitment.

“Palomar Health is at the forefront of creating real, lasting change in maternal care, and we are humbled to join forces with them as our first healthcare partner in honor of Breastfeeding Awareness Month,” says Swehl Co-Founder, Elizabeth Myer. “Together, we ensure that California’s largest healthcare district has the support and resources to make the difficult transition into motherhood that much more seamless.”

In addition to kits, Swehl’s leading celebrity IBCLC and Doula, Brandi Jordan, will also be training nurses on how to provide care and support specific to using the Swehl Latch Kit. Swehl boasts a widely free and easily accessible library of information to support new mothers through their multifaceted platform, combining small groups called “Swehl Circles” that group up to ten parents based on where they are at in the journey, access to members of the Motherboard composed of an incredible team of doctors, doulas, and lactation experts and a product suite of latch kits, nipple support, and more.

“Partnering with Swehl is a remarkable step forward for Palomar Health in our mission to enhance maternal care. By providing free Swehl Latch Kits and educational resources, we empower new mothers with the confidence and support they need to embrace the breastfeeding journey beyond the hospital. This collaboration exemplifies our commitment to revolutionize maternity care and create lasting positive change for families in our community. Together, we are making a difference in the lives of mothers and their children during this special time.” – Diane Hansen, President and CEO, Palomar Health, San Diego.

In conjunction with Breastfeeding Awareness Month and the anniversary of public breastfeeding, only made legal nationwide five years ago, Swehl aims to spread accessible and digestible information to support postpartum moms amidst a lack of resources. This partnership will be the start of a larger, nationwide initiative for Swehl to provide breastfeeding support to hospitals, many of which have funds prepared to allocate.

“This collaboration exemplifies our commitment to providing comprehensive healthcare services and addresses the need for accessible information and support during the postpartum period. Together with Swehl, we are embarking on a journey to foster a positive impact on the lives of families and create a brighter, healthier future for our community,” says Kristin Gaspar, President and CEO, Palomar Health Foundation.

About Swehl

Swehl is the first modern platform for breastfeeding, offering a unique parent-first approach to nursing with a one-stop-shop for support. Swehl bundles compact, all-inclusive necessities into kits that correlate with specific pain points. Each Swehl product is paired with a QR code, equipping parents with a comprehensive toolkit of expert-led video tutorials, to eliminate hours of confusing and fragmented research. With the largest contemporary breastfeeding video library on the market, Swehl supports a woman through the entire duration of her feeding journey – bringing joy to the experience with thoughtful designs to maximize both functionality and aesthetics. For more information on Swehl, please visit Swehl.com.

For media inquiries, please contact swehl@jbc-pr.com

About Palomar Health

Established in 1948, the award-winning team at Palomar Health provides the most comprehensive health care in North San Diego County through its two medical centers and more than 900 affiliated medical providers serving more than half a million people. Palomar Health is nationally recognized as operating one of America’s 250 Best Hospitals; a Best 100 Hospital for joint replacement and orthopedic surgery; a Best Hospital for stroke care, heart care and bariatric surgery; a Diabetes and Stroke Center of Excellence; and a Blue Distinction Center for spine surgery, cardiac care and maternity. Through its network of providers, Palomar Health offers medical services in virtually all fields of medicine, including primary care, cardiovascular care, emergency services, trauma, cancer, orthopedics, women’s health, behavioral health, rehabilitation, robotic surgery and bariatric surgery at offices strategically located throughout the North San Diego County region. For more information, please visit PalomarHealth.org.

For more information on Palomar Health, please visit PalomarHealth.org.

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About Palomar Health Foundation

In an unwavering commitment to fostering a vibrant and engaged community, the Palomar Health Foundation, established in 1987, continues to redefine the landscape of healthcare initiatives and community engagement. With these life-changing initiatives, exciting events and more, the foundation can positively impact the healthcare community and inspire the community to live healthier, safer and happier lives. For more information on the initiatives, please visit https://www.palomarhealthfoundation.org/. For insights into the world-class Palomar Health team and their pioneering contributions to healthcare, visitPalomarHealth.org.

Slowing Speeds to Protect Each Other – City of Carlsbad Projects Aim to Slow Down Speeds

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At this week’s Traffic & Mobility Commission meeting, the Police Department shared the latest data on traffic collisions in Carlsbad. There is progress on reducing injury collisions overall, but the number one cause of those collisions remains unsafe speeds.

How speed limits are set

Most people think the solution to speeding is lowering the speed limit.
With a few exceptions, state law says speed limits must be set based on how fast cars actually drive.
Otherwise, it’s considered a speed trap, and the speed limit isn’t enforceable.
This is why we first make changes to the road, designed to slow down cars.
Then, once we can show a speed reduction, we can lower the speed limit.

There are several examples of speed reduction projects happening now in Carlsbad:

Residential “traffic calming” program
The Traffic & Mobility Commission approved adding features to roads in four more residential neighborhoods at Monday’s meeting.

This is part of a city program where Carlsbad traffic engineers work with local neighborhoods that have concerns about speeding.
Once the city comes up with a plan and make the changes, a follow up study is done to see if speeds have slowed down (they almost always have).
There are 11 of these neighborhood projects in the works currently.
If you have speeding concerns in your neighborhood and want to find out more about this program, email traffic@carlsbadca.gov.

Slowing down along the coastline
Also at Monday’s Traffic & Mobility Commission meeting, city staff presented the findings of the latest speed study on Carlsbad Boulevard between Manzano Drive (just north of Palomar Airport Road) and Island Way.

The southbound 1 mile stretch of roadway was restriped recently to reduce the vehicle lanes from two to one and expand space for walking and biking.
These restriping projects are meant to narrow lanes cars use, which causes drivers to slow down.
In this case, the city was able to show enough of a speed reduction to recommend changing the speed limit to 45 mph from 50 mph.
5 mph might not seem like a lot, but it really makes a difference in terms of how long it takes to stop in an emergency and the injuries that could be caused if there were a collision.

East-west corridors restriping
Another project developed based on the city’s traffic safety emergency is to resurface and restripe our major east-west streets.

This is the same premise as our other restriping projects you may have noticed around town in recent years (and more since last August).
The city is narrowing, and in some cases reducing, car lanes and expanding bike lanes and buffer areas between bike and car lanes.
This work is starting the week of August 14 and will continue for about six months to complete all the corridors.
Once complete, slower speeds and, ideally a reduction in serious injury collisions, are expected.

Reducing speeding on Tamarack
Just in time for the Aug. 23 beginning of the new Carlsbad Unified school year, Tamarack Avenue between Skyline Road and Adams Street has some new features designed to slow down traffic.

Starting last October, the city has been working with the community to come up with a short-term solution to reduce speeding on Tamarack. Tamarack will eventually be reconfigured, but that project will involve construction and take longer to implement.
In this case, speed tables and raised crosswalks are used.
The next phase will be to add flashing lights at the new raised crosswalks at Sunnyhill Drive and James Drive (across the street from Valley Middle School).
Signs are up alerting drivers to the new features, so please keep an eye out if you are in the area.

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