Note: This Web site will be updated as events warrant.
10/22/2007 12:08 a.m.
So far there is no fires in the Valley Center Fire Protection District or Valley Center.
There is no fire on Lilac Road. Some residents have heard reports of a “Lilac” fire, but apparently that is a fire burning in the Fallbrook area. So don’t tie up phone lines calling the Valley Center fire department to ask about it!
There are mandatory evacuations of the Paradise Mountain area, including Skyline Ranch and Guejito Road as fire threatens to move towards Valley Center from San Pasqual.
Fire Marshal George Lucia is currently going through the Paradise Mountain area trying to persuade residents to leave.
There have also reportedly been reverse 911 warnings for residents living along Woods Valley and North Lake Wohlford to evacuate.
The San Pasqual Reservation has been evacuated.
The areas threatened can be found on Thomas Bros. map pages 1091, 1111 and 1090.
According to one CalFire captain: “This is a wind/Santa Ana driven fire that is moving very quickly. There are few fires more dangerous than a Santa Ana. Use extreme caution while in the area of this incident. It can quickly surround you and you will rapidly become a victim.”
* * *
Sunday we began reliving the nightmare.
In what some fear will be a worse fire than the catastrophe of 2003 twin blazes began near Santa Ysabel and Campo and raced west.
As many as 250,000 San Diego County residents have been evacuated from their homes and over 100,000 acres have burned.
By late Sunday Ramona was a ghost town, completely evacuated, while fires raced west through San Pasqual towards Rancho Bernardo.
Some people in Ramona barely got out with their lives, just moments ahead of the blaze.
Palomar Mountain was partially evacuated Sunday night when a small fire started on the slopes of the mountain near the Riverside County line. But as of this writing the mountain is not threatened.
Valley Center could be threatened along the route that it took in the Paradise fire, except in the reverse. But so far there are no fires in Valley Center.
All schools in the Valley Center- Pauma Unified School District were closed on Monday.
According to Olivia Leschick, Administrator in Charge of Special Projects: “We will update parents about status for tomorrow by a telephone message that will be given in English and in Spanish through our Connect Ed. Phone System.”
Because of high winds aircraft that normally would be used to fight the flames have been grounded.
* * *
Contrary to earlier reports I-15 has NOT been reopened.
It is still closed in both directions between the 78 and the 56.
Caltrans requested that I-15 be closed again because of fire threats to wooden structures along the freeway.
* * *
Mandatory evacuations have been ordered for Escondido in the Bear Valley/78 area.
Evacuation points have been established at San Marcos High School at 1615 W. San Marcos Blvd. and Poway Civic Center at 13325 Civic Center Drive.
Mandatory evacuations have also been ordered for the Harris Fire near Honey Springs Road and Lyons Valley Road and all areas to the east toward Cleveland National Forest.
* * *
Emergency officials are reminding residents to limit cell phone calls and use major highways for emergencies only.
Residents should call 2-1-1 for all non-emergency calls related to this fire. Due to large call volume, residents are also urged to find fire information online at www.211sandiego.org.
Residents may also call the City of San Diego Community Access Phone at 619-570-1070 for additional fire information.
The following has been reported but not confirmed:
“Rainbow has been evacuated & the fire has jumped I-15. They are closing I-15 at the Riverside border. I-15 is also closed at Hwy 78. So.... if you are in Rainbow, Fallbrook, Bonsall areas, the only exit is westbound on Hwy 76... or Lilac Rd & Gopher Canyon to Vista Way.”
According to the County’s Emergency Web site: “Mandatory evacuations have been ordered for Rancho Santa Fe, portions of Leucadia, as well as the Olivenhain Dam area. Mandatory evacuations have also been ordered for Lakeside at 13100 Willow Rd.”
Mandatory evacuations have been ordered for Hallyeyaaw Lane in Santa Ysabel.
* * *
Tune to KOGO 600 AM radio for continued updates.
* * *
EVACUATION CENTERS
An evacuation center for San Diego residents is being established at Qualcomm STADIUM not the corporate headquarters.
The Del Mar Fairgrounds are open and ready to receive evacuees.
Evacuation points have been established at San Marcos High School at 1615 W. San Marcos Blvd. and Poway Civic Center at 13325 Civic Center Drive. Mira Mesa High School is now closed as it has reached capacity.
ANIMAL EVACUATIONS
The San Diego Humane Society's Animal Rescue Reserve (ARR) team is currently working with the San Diego County Department of Animal Services to evacuate domestic animals and livestock threatened by the Harris and Witch Creek fires. Together, 6 teams of staff are working to rescue animals in need.
Residents that need to evacuate their homes are asked to take all companion animals with them. If possible, place your pet in a crate or carrier and bring any necessary supplies including leashes, food, water, and medications as supplies at evacuation centers may be limited. More tips can be found online at www.sdhumane.org.
Most Red Cross evacuation centers are accepting pets in carriers.
If you do not have or were unable to pet your pet in a carrier or need pet supplies, bring your pet to one of the following Red Cross evacuation centers:
Qualcomm Stadium -- 9449 Friars Road Mira Mesa High School—10510 Reagan Road San Diego
San Diego County Department of Animal Services and San Diego Humane Society staff will be on hand at these sites to distribute pet supplies have been donated by PETCO for pet owners in need.
LARGE ANIMAL SITES-The following sites are FULL and are no longer accepting animals:
• Lakeside Rodeo Grounds - APPROACHING CAPACITY
• Del Mar Fairgrounds - FULL
If you have animals or livestock that you cannot evacuate yourself or that need to be rescued, call (619) 236-4250 and press "1" for emergency services.
If you have a stable or other areas that are safe and can house a number of large animals and livestock that need to be evacuated, please call the San Diego Humane Society at (619) 299-7012. SDHS is also in need of portable livestock panels for temporary corrals.
If you have these available for use, please call (619) 299-7012.
Volunteers and supplies are not needed at this time, but the San Diego Humane Society is keeping a list of names for people interested in helping. If you would like to help, you can donate online at www.sdhumane.org or call (619) 299-7012.
The Animal Rescue Hotline IS BEING ANSWERED and people with livestock emergencies should call (619) 299-0871.
San Diego Animal Support Foundation reports:
“We will be compiling a list of people who are willing to offer space in their homes or yards to temporarily house animals displaced by the fires. Pubic can call 619-847-8755. This is not an answering system....it is a direct number operated by a real person. If you get voicemail, your call will be immediately returned. This number is only for people offering temporary pet housing, if necessary.”
* * *
The UC San Diego Medical Center Regional Burn Center began receiving burn patients from the Harris Fire at approximately 1:30 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 21.
At this time, UCSD has 13 patients hospitalized at UCSD Medical Center-Hillcrest with burns and inhalation damage, including four firefighters injured in the Portrero fire.
UCSD Thornton Hospital is canceling elective admissions in order to maintain bed capacity in anticipation of community needs. Other services are being evaluated as the situation continues to develop.
Conditions of the patients currently hospitalized at UCSD Medical Center-Hillcrest are:
3 Firefighters are in Critical Condition
1 Firefighter is in Fair Condition
4 Civilians in Critical Condition
4 Civilians in Fair Condition
1 Civilian in Good Condition.
Monday, October 22, 2007
THE BIG FIRE (AGAIN!)
Note: I'll use this blog to update Roadrunner readers on the fire just in case we have to evacuate The Roadrunner office. This doesn't look particularly likely at the moment, but the way this fire is moving, anything is possible.
Note: This Web site will be updated as events warrant.
10/22/2007 09:45
There are mandatory evacuations of the Paradise Mountain area, including Skyline Ranch and Guejito Road as fire moves towards Valley Center from San Pasqual.
There have also reportedly been reverse 911 warnings for residents living along Woods Valley and North Lake Wohlford to evacuate.
Hellhole Canyon Preserve would also be in the path of the fire if these reports are correct.
The areas threatened can be found on Thomas Bros. map pages 1091, 1111 and 1090.
* * *
Sunday we began reliving the nightmare.
In what some fear will be a worse fire than the catastrophe of 2003 twin blazes began near Santa Ysabel and Campo and raced west.
By late Sunday Ramona was a ghost town, completely evacuated, while fires raced west through San Pasqual towards Rancho Bernardo.
Palomar Mountain was partially evacuated Sunday night when a small fire started on the slopes of the mountain near the Riverside County line.
Valley Center, which had at first escaped the conflagration now appears to be threatened along the route that it took in the Paradise fire, except in the reverse.
The Animal Rescue Hotline IS BEING ANSWERED and people with livestock emergencies should call (619) 299-0871.
San Diego Animal Support Foundation reports:
“We will be compiling a list of people who are willing to offer space in their homes or yards to temporarily house animals displaced by the fires. Pubic can call 619-847-8755. This is not an answering system....it is a direct number operated by a real person. If you get voicemail, your call will be immediately returned. This number is only for people offering temporary pet houseing, if necessary.”
* * *
Mandatory evacuations have been ordered for Escondido in the Bear Valley/78 area.
Evacuation points have been established at San Marcos High School at 1615 W. San Marcos Blvd. and Poway Civic Center at 13325 Civic Center Drive.
Mandatory evacuations have also been ordered for the Harris Fire near Honey Springs Road and Lyons Valley Road and all areas to the east toward Cleveland National Forest.
Emergency officials are reminding residents to limit cell phone calls and use major highways for emergencies only.
Residents should call 2-1-1 for all non-emergency calls related to this fire. Due to large call volume, residents are also urged to find fire information online at www.211sandiego.org. Residents may also call the City of San Diego Community Access Phone at 619-570-1070 for additional fire information.
The following has been reported but not confirmed:
“Rainbow has been evacuated & the fire has jumped I-15. They are closing I-15 at the Riverside border. I-15 is also closed at Hwy 78. So.... if you are in Rainbow, Fallbrook, Bonsall areas, the only exit is westbound on Hwy 76... or Lilac Rd & Gopher Canyon to Vista Way.”
* * *
Tune to KOGO 600 AM radio for continued updates.
100,000 acres burned. 250,000 people evacuated. Evacuatees should head for Qualcom STADIUM not the corporate headquarters.
4S Ranch fire is headed for Rancho Santa Fe.
Del Dios (north and south), West of I-15, East of I-5, and Hwy 56 North is being evacuated.
Minimize cell phone calls as Emergency Services are using them to communicate.
The UC San Diego Medical Center Regional Burn Center began receiving burn patients from the Harris Fire at approximately 1:30 p.m. on Sunday, October 21.
At this time, UCSD has 13 patients hospitalized at UCSD Medical Center-Hillcrest with burns and inhalation damage, including four firefighters injured in the Portrero fire.
UCSD Thornton Hospital is canceling elective admissions in order to maintain bed capacity in anticipation of community needs. Other services are being evaluated as the situation continues to develop.
Conditions of the patients currently hospitalized at UCSD Medical Center-Hillcrest are:
3 Firefighters are in Critical Condition
1 Firefighter is in Fair Condition
4 Civilians in Critical Condition
4 Civilians in Fair Condition
1 Civilian in Good Condition
Note: This Web site will be updated as events warrant.
10/22/2007 09:45
There are mandatory evacuations of the Paradise Mountain area, including Skyline Ranch and Guejito Road as fire moves towards Valley Center from San Pasqual.
There have also reportedly been reverse 911 warnings for residents living along Woods Valley and North Lake Wohlford to evacuate.
Hellhole Canyon Preserve would also be in the path of the fire if these reports are correct.
The areas threatened can be found on Thomas Bros. map pages 1091, 1111 and 1090.
* * *
Sunday we began reliving the nightmare.
In what some fear will be a worse fire than the catastrophe of 2003 twin blazes began near Santa Ysabel and Campo and raced west.
By late Sunday Ramona was a ghost town, completely evacuated, while fires raced west through San Pasqual towards Rancho Bernardo.
Palomar Mountain was partially evacuated Sunday night when a small fire started on the slopes of the mountain near the Riverside County line.
Valley Center, which had at first escaped the conflagration now appears to be threatened along the route that it took in the Paradise fire, except in the reverse.
The Animal Rescue Hotline IS BEING ANSWERED and people with livestock emergencies should call (619) 299-0871.
San Diego Animal Support Foundation reports:
“We will be compiling a list of people who are willing to offer space in their homes or yards to temporarily house animals displaced by the fires. Pubic can call 619-847-8755. This is not an answering system....it is a direct number operated by a real person. If you get voicemail, your call will be immediately returned. This number is only for people offering temporary pet houseing, if necessary.”
* * *
Mandatory evacuations have been ordered for Escondido in the Bear Valley/78 area.
Evacuation points have been established at San Marcos High School at 1615 W. San Marcos Blvd. and Poway Civic Center at 13325 Civic Center Drive.
Mandatory evacuations have also been ordered for the Harris Fire near Honey Springs Road and Lyons Valley Road and all areas to the east toward Cleveland National Forest.
Emergency officials are reminding residents to limit cell phone calls and use major highways for emergencies only.
Residents should call 2-1-1 for all non-emergency calls related to this fire. Due to large call volume, residents are also urged to find fire information online at www.211sandiego.org. Residents may also call the City of San Diego Community Access Phone at 619-570-1070 for additional fire information.
The following has been reported but not confirmed:
“Rainbow has been evacuated & the fire has jumped I-15. They are closing I-15 at the Riverside border. I-15 is also closed at Hwy 78. So.... if you are in Rainbow, Fallbrook, Bonsall areas, the only exit is westbound on Hwy 76... or Lilac Rd & Gopher Canyon to Vista Way.”
* * *
Tune to KOGO 600 AM radio for continued updates.
100,000 acres burned. 250,000 people evacuated. Evacuatees should head for Qualcom STADIUM not the corporate headquarters.
4S Ranch fire is headed for Rancho Santa Fe.
Del Dios (north and south), West of I-15, East of I-5, and Hwy 56 North is being evacuated.
Minimize cell phone calls as Emergency Services are using them to communicate.
The UC San Diego Medical Center Regional Burn Center began receiving burn patients from the Harris Fire at approximately 1:30 p.m. on Sunday, October 21.
At this time, UCSD has 13 patients hospitalized at UCSD Medical Center-Hillcrest with burns and inhalation damage, including four firefighters injured in the Portrero fire.
UCSD Thornton Hospital is canceling elective admissions in order to maintain bed capacity in anticipation of community needs. Other services are being evaluated as the situation continues to develop.
Conditions of the patients currently hospitalized at UCSD Medical Center-Hillcrest are:
3 Firefighters are in Critical Condition
1 Firefighter is in Fair Condition
4 Civilians in Critical Condition
4 Civilians in Fair Condition
1 Civilian in Good Condition
Thursday, October 11, 2007
MY FAVORITE RECIPE (ONE OF THEM, ANYWAY)
Imam Bayaldi (Eggplant and tomato appetizer)
The literal meaning of this Middle Eastern dish, which I first encountered at a Serbian wedding celebration that lasted three days is: "The Holy Man Fainted," presumably from the deliciousness of the dish. This dish, like revenge, is best served cold.
Ingredients:
Two large eggplant, firm and deep purple
Too much olive oil
Too much crushed garlic
2 diced fresh tomatoes (or two cans of crushed tomatoes)
2 diced onions
1/2 cup raisins
1/2 cup parmesan cheese (optional)
1/4 cup Italian bread crumbs (optional)
Score eggplant and sprinkle with salt. Allow to weep for half an hour. Scoop the contents of the eggplant out and run through a food processor. Add the onions and garlic.
Transfer contents to a skillet and fry in "too much olive oil" for about half an hour. Add the tomotoes and raisins and fry for another ten minutes or so. Transfer the contents to a casserole dish. Bake for about three hours at very low temps, about 300 degrees. During the last half hour top with the cheese and or bread crumbs. Let cool and then serve as an appetizer or with pita chips or spread on bread.
The other item that was served at this three day wedding was a lamb, whose throat was cut and the lamb immediately put on a spit and roasted all day long while being basted with beer.
Lordy! What a feast!
The literal meaning of this Middle Eastern dish, which I first encountered at a Serbian wedding celebration that lasted three days is: "The Holy Man Fainted," presumably from the deliciousness of the dish. This dish, like revenge, is best served cold.
Ingredients:
Two large eggplant, firm and deep purple
Too much olive oil
Too much crushed garlic
2 diced fresh tomatoes (or two cans of crushed tomatoes)
2 diced onions
1/2 cup raisins
1/2 cup parmesan cheese (optional)
1/4 cup Italian bread crumbs (optional)
Score eggplant and sprinkle with salt. Allow to weep for half an hour. Scoop the contents of the eggplant out and run through a food processor. Add the onions and garlic.
Transfer contents to a skillet and fry in "too much olive oil" for about half an hour. Add the tomotoes and raisins and fry for another ten minutes or so. Transfer the contents to a casserole dish. Bake for about three hours at very low temps, about 300 degrees. During the last half hour top with the cheese and or bread crumbs. Let cool and then serve as an appetizer or with pita chips or spread on bread.
The other item that was served at this three day wedding was a lamb, whose throat was cut and the lamb immediately put on a spit and roasted all day long while being basted with beer.
Lordy! What a feast!
Monday, September 10, 2007
PHONES FOR CLONES
The state legislature is considering banning the use of cell-phones in cars by those 18-years-old and younger. Normally, I hate the kind of nanny-state legislations that this Democratic legislature is famous for. But I think they are on to something here. I would take it a step further and make it illegal for those who are 18 or under to even USE a cell phone except in an emergency.
"But Dave, don't you think that kids have rights?" Generally speaking, no, I don't, and since one of the things that we try to do for children is instill in them an appreciation for culture and gracious living and getting along with others, as well maybe occasionally picking up a book, the first place to start is for them to start paying attention to people who are talking to their face!
The plague of children, particularly teenagers, constantly on the phone with each other is one of the banes of modern civilization. Children will pay more attention to their friends on the cell phone than they do to people who are physically standing in front of them. This is a plague that should be stamped out mercilessly. Then we go after young adult women who talk on cell phones while they are crossing the street.
"But Dave, don't you think that kids have rights?" Generally speaking, no, I don't, and since one of the things that we try to do for children is instill in them an appreciation for culture and gracious living and getting along with others, as well maybe occasionally picking up a book, the first place to start is for them to start paying attention to people who are talking to their face!
The plague of children, particularly teenagers, constantly on the phone with each other is one of the banes of modern civilization. Children will pay more attention to their friends on the cell phone than they do to people who are physically standing in front of them. This is a plague that should be stamped out mercilessly. Then we go after young adult women who talk on cell phones while they are crossing the street.
Tuesday, September 4, 2007
THE GOOD SIDE OF SWEATING
There actually is a good side to all this heat and humidity. It's kept us from having any devastating fires, according to Valley Center Fire Chief Kevin O'Leary. "We've been lucky this summer," admitted the chief, attributing the lack of fires to the weather, which kept accidental fires from blazing into catastrophes. So you see, sweating like pigs has its good points!
Monday, September 3, 2007
THREE CAR FATALITY
There's a lot of interest in the accident that occurred Sunday night. Here's what The Roadrunner has on it so far:
THREE KILLED IN COLLISION SUNDAY
A Labor Day weekend collision on Lilac Road killed three people and sent three to area hospitals.
Two cars collided on Lilac Road just west of Anthony Sunday evening, about 7:20.
A 1994 Ford Explorer, driven by Albert G. Lovelady, 70, of Escondido, was eastbound on Lilac when it collided with a 1995 Cadillac driven by Carlos Mere, 56, of Oceanside.
According to the California Highway Patrol, witnesses said that Lovelady was weaving erratically moments before crossing the center lines into oncoming traffic.
Lovelady, who was not wearing a seat belt, was pronounced dead on the scene.
Mere also died, as did a passenger in the back seat, Lourdes Bacilio, 55, also of Oceanside.
Three other passengers in the Cadillac sustained major trauma and were still in critical condition on Monday.
They are Isabella Mere, 55, of Oceanside, Carolina Cornejo, 52 of Texas and Victor Medina, 22 of an unknown city. Medina was transported to Scripps La Jolla, while the other two were taken to Palomar Medical Center.
The accident is still under investigation by CHP.
Mr. Lovelady, although not a Valley Center resident, was well-known in the area for his involvement with the Valley Center Vaqueros horse club and for his involvement with local 4-H clubs. He was known in that group as "Bud" Lovelady.
Services will be held for him on Saturday, 11 a.m. at Oak Hill Church of Christ. (Oak Hill & Ash), Escondido. The family requests in lieu of flowers, to send contributions to the Valley Center Vaqueros at Valley Center Vaqueros, Inc., P.O. Box 617, Valley Center CA 92082.
We expect to have an obituary on Mr. Lovelady in the Sept. 12 paper.
THREE KILLED IN COLLISION SUNDAY
A Labor Day weekend collision on Lilac Road killed three people and sent three to area hospitals.
Two cars collided on Lilac Road just west of Anthony Sunday evening, about 7:20.
A 1994 Ford Explorer, driven by Albert G. Lovelady, 70, of Escondido, was eastbound on Lilac when it collided with a 1995 Cadillac driven by Carlos Mere, 56, of Oceanside.
According to the California Highway Patrol, witnesses said that Lovelady was weaving erratically moments before crossing the center lines into oncoming traffic.
Lovelady, who was not wearing a seat belt, was pronounced dead on the scene.
Mere also died, as did a passenger in the back seat, Lourdes Bacilio, 55, also of Oceanside.
Three other passengers in the Cadillac sustained major trauma and were still in critical condition on Monday.
They are Isabella Mere, 55, of Oceanside, Carolina Cornejo, 52 of Texas and Victor Medina, 22 of an unknown city. Medina was transported to Scripps La Jolla, while the other two were taken to Palomar Medical Center.
The accident is still under investigation by CHP.
Mr. Lovelady, although not a Valley Center resident, was well-known in the area for his involvement with the Valley Center Vaqueros horse club and for his involvement with local 4-H clubs. He was known in that group as "Bud" Lovelady.
Services will be held for him on Saturday, 11 a.m. at Oak Hill Church of Christ. (Oak Hill & Ash), Escondido. The family requests in lieu of flowers, to send contributions to the Valley Center Vaqueros at Valley Center Vaqueros, Inc., P.O. Box 617, Valley Center CA 92082.
We expect to have an obituary on Mr. Lovelady in the Sept. 12 paper.
TEN YEAR ANNIVERSARY
Ten years after the death of Princess Diana, with all of the books, TV specials and coverage on the Internet, all I have to say is this: I find this woman's life to be tedious, boring and meaningless. I have no interest in her and would find it hard to stay awake if somebody tried to explain to me why they find her significant in any way. What's more, I have a hard time imagining a universe where her life would rate more than the ripple that a drop of water creates when it falls in pool. Only people with pathetic lives waste this much energy on celebrity worship.
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