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When you think about it, our feet are pretty amazing. For most, they're an unfaltering foundation - two shock absorbers we rely on daily to hold our weight and propel us through life. Comprised of dozens of bones and hundreds of ligaments, muscles, and tendons, the average person's feet take a fair beating every day - on average, people stand for about four hours every day and take around 5K steps as well. Because your feet are smaller than most other parts of your body, they endure an enormous impact with each step, adding up to hundreds of tons of weight daily.
Strangely, when our feet, ankles, or toes begin to hurt, we do our best to ignore the pain and push through the day. We even give up sports and outdoor activities that we love. Unfortunately, ignoring pain and delaying treatment will further damage your feet and, by proxy, your whole body.
If you're living with foot and ankle pain or have given up on fun activities like hiking and jogging, it's time to change. Why sacrifice a life full of outdoor activities in our beautiful part of the world when you can visit an expert podiatrist in Valley Center, CA?
Welcome to North County Foot and Ankle - where men and women just like you get new leases on life through some of the most advanced podiatric treatments available in California. With more than 50 years of combined experience treating a wide range of foot and ankle problems, our pioneering doctors have helped hundreds of people reclaim their love of walking, jogging, and life in general.
What makes North County Foot and Ankle stand out from other foot and ankle doctors in Valley Center? Unlike some foot doctors, our podiatrists work with a client-first mentality. When you walk through our front doors, the time you spend in our office is all about you. We believe in a strong physician-patient relationship fortified by one-on-one attention and honest communication.
Before offering foot pain treatment options, we perform a thorough evaluation, taking into account your individual needs, goals, and preferences. Once that's done, we'll discuss your treatment options in detail and come to a mutual decision regarding the best treatment plan for you.
Whether you have a minor hangnail or need complex surgery, you will receive the same level of compassionate care from our medical team. As board-certified podiatrists in Valley Center, our doctors are proud to treat you. You can rest easy knowing they will take the time to explain what's causing your foot pain, what treatments are best suited to your problem, and what steps you should take after treatment.
And while our podiatrists are uniquely qualified to perform surgery, we often recommend non-surgical options, using treatments like orthotics to relieve foot, arch, and heel pain. From sports injuries and bunions to gout and blisters, we're here to help you live life to the fullest without nagging, debilitating foot pain.
Patients visit our foot clinic in Valley Center, CA, for many podiatric problems, including:
If you're dealing with chronic foot pain or are concerned about a long-lasting symptom that affects your daily life, we're here to help. Unsure if you need to call to make an appointment? These symptoms are often signs that you might need to visit our foot and ankle doctors:
Most people over 40 know that strange body aches and pains become more common with age. The same can be said with our feet. As we get older, our feet usually spread out and lose the fatty pads that help cushion our feet. If you're overweight, the ligaments and bones in your feet also take an extra beating. Also, with age, foot abnormalities that you were born with become more pronounced, as the joints in your feet lose flexibility and become rigid. To make matters worse, the skin covering your feet dries out, resulting in more cuts, scrapes, and infections.
It's clear that we endure more foot pain as we get older, but what kind of foot pain should we be most concerned about? It can be hard to tell - pain from what looks like normal bruising may actually be a sign that something more serious is occurring. That's why we're listing some of the most common symptoms of serious foot problems. That way, you're better educated and have a better shot at figuring out whether you need a simple bag of ice or a visit to your podiatrist in Valley Center, CA.
When you sprain your foot or ankle or suffer an acute injury, it's normal for your foot to swell up. This type of swelling typically goes down after 48 hours have passed. However, if you hurt your foot and the swelling is severe and doesn't go away after a couple of days, it's cause for concern. Persistent swelling often indicates an ankle or foot injury that needs podiatric care.
North County Foot and Ankle Pro Tip: If you notice persistent swelling of any kind on your body, it's wise to see a doctor. Ankle swelling, in particular, could be a warning sign that a blood clot or heart issue is present.
It's normal for your foot or ankle to "smart" after you stub your toe or twist your ankle. However, if you're experiencing ongoing ankle and foot pain, it's probably not normal. The pain doesn't have to be sharp, either - if you have dull pain, tenderness, or weakness that lasts more than two days, a trip to the foot doctor may be in order.
Minor ankle and foot injuries, like sprains, are quite common. When a sprain happens, it's normal to experience some instability or weakness afterward. Chronic instability, however, is a more serious problem. Long-term instability or weakness may signify torn ligaments or something worse. If you've had trouble standing or walking for a long time, it's best to make an appointment at a foot clinic in Valley Center.
North County Foot and Ankle Pro Tip: Podiatric experts like those at North County Foot and Ankle may have a long-term solution to help reclaim your mobility without surgery. Give our office call today to learn more!
Stiffness is a normal symptom that should be expected with sprains, plantar fasciitis, and arthritis. Often, you can alleviate such stiffness with rest, weight loss, stretching, or even new shoes. With that said, if you're experiencing ongoing stiffness, it could be a red flag that something more serious is going on.
When you've been sitting for a long time, you may have noticed a popping sound from your feet when you stand. That sound is perfectly normal. So long as it's painless, you've got nothing to worry about. However, if you feel pain when you hear a popping noise, it could indicate a subluxation or dislocation, which are conditions that require a podiatrist's attention.
If you're not sure whether you should be concerned about a painful foot or ankle symptom, give our clinic in Valley Center a call ASAP. Our helpful technicians can help answer your questions and set up a time for you to speak with one of our friendly podiatrists.
Here are just a few of the typical foot problems we treat daily.
Do you have intense heel pain that appears when you first stand up, only for it to disappear after a few steps? If so, you could be one of the millions of people in the U.S. suffering from plantar fasciitis. Plantar fasciitis is most often caused by an inflamed ligament covering bones on the bottom of your feet. Also called "Policeman's Heel," this painful condition is a common reason for heel pain, but it won't go away on its own.
Almost all cases of plantar fasciitis will get better with easy, non-surgical treatments and lifestyle changes. A good place to start is by refraining from activities or sports that cause pain, like jogging, hiking, running, or aerobic exercises.
Common treatment options at North County Foot and Ankle include:
Orthotic shoe inserts provide you with the arch support that your feet need, especially with shoes like women's flats that don't have much foot support. We also recommend wearing shoes that are appropriate for the activity you're enjoying, like hiking boots on your favorite trail and running shoes on the street or track.
Stretching regularly with gentle exercises can help prevent plantar fasciitis and stop flare-ups. Stretching your calves, specifically, reduces heel pain effectively. After you schedule an appointment at our foot clinic in Valley Center, one of our doctors can explain the proper exercises in more detail.
Wearing a brace or splint while you sleep will keep your plantar fascia stretched. That way, when you wake up and take your first steps of the day, you shouldn't have as much pain because your plantar fascia won't have a chance to tighten up overnight.
North County Foot and Ankle Pro Tip: If you're still struggling with plantar fasciitis after using orthotics, treatments like orthobiologics, platelet-rich plasma (PRP) treatment, or extracorporeal shockwave therapy (ESWT) may be more effective.
Ingrown toenails are among the most common foot maladies in the United States. Though common, ingrown toenails can be painful, resulting in swelling, bleeding, pus, and more. Various factors cause ingrown toenails, such as heredity, trauma, hygiene, nail conditions, and improper trimming. Thankfully, with the help of an expert, most ingrown toenails can be treated at home or in a podiatrist's office.
Ingrown toenails happen when the corners and sides of your toenails grow and eventually dig into the flesh around your nail. Most often occurring on the big toe, ingrown toenails become a serious concern when they are left untreated or when an infection is involved. To determine whether your ingrown toenail needs an evaluation by a foot doctor in Valley Center, CA, keep an eye out for initial symptoms and infection symptoms:
To help prevent infection, try cutting your nails in a straight line, and don't cut them too short. Do not cut your nails to match the shape of your toe.
When your toenail becomes ingrown, you need doctors with real expertise in diagnosing and treating foot problems. At North County Foot and Ankle, our doctors are highly qualified to treat the underlying conditions causing your ingrown toenail. That way, you can enjoy long-term relief and also learn the ways to prevent ingrown toenails in the future.
If you have a bony bump near the bottom joint of your big toe, chances are it's a bunion. Bunions are deformities on your feet that are formed when your front foot bones become misaligned. When this happens, the misaligned bones cause the top half of your big toe to point inward toward your second toe. From there, your tendons will tighten, which pulls your toe even further inward. Once your toe is pulled more inward, the bottom joint of your big toe will bulge outward. The bulge you see is actually what we refer to as a bunion.
Without treatment, your toe pain can worsen, and the bunion can grow. Painful swelling in the balls of your feet can also cause hammertoe. Hammertoe happens your second toe is bent out of shape by your misaligned big toe.
Luckily, North County Foot and Ankle is California's go-to clinic for bunion treatment in Valley Center, CA. Our highly-trained doctors can stop these uncomfortable conditions from happening and help prevent worse conditions from developing.
Jason Morris, a board-certified podiatric foot surgeon in Valley Center, CA, is one of the top podiatrists in the greater San Diego area and has successfully treated patients with bunions for over ten years. He offers advanced treatments for bunion pain, such as:
Our hand-made orthotics, which are worn in your shoes, are molded to fit your foot exactly, correcting bone misalignments and relieving pain much better than cookie-cutter, store-bought options.
Drs. Morris and Redkar performs state-of-the-art triplanar correction surgery using 3-D digital imaging and a minimal incision approach. This procedure is very effective and works by rotating misaligned big toe bones back to the proper position. Once your toe bones are back in position, a metal plate is attached to your bones so that they remain aligned over long-term use.
Drs. Morris and Redkar may recommend both surgery and custom orthotics to keep your foot pain-free and your bunion from growing back.
Request ConsultationIf you’ve been enduring foot or ankle pain that affects your mobility and quality of life, why not make a change for the better? At North County Foot & Ankle Specialists, our podiatrists in Escondido help patients of all ages. Drs. Morris and Redkar take a patient-first approach with all of our podiatry services. Both are highly qualified and recipients of prestigious awards.
Featured in Los Angeles Magazine’s prestigious Top Doctors list of 2021, Dr. Avanti Redkar is a board-certified podiatrist that specializes in foot and ankle pathology. Dr. Redkar earned her undergrad degree in biology at the University of Scranton and her master’s degree in nutrition at SUNY Buffalo. She attended podiatry school at the New York College of Podiatric Medicine. Her three-year surgical residency at Good Samaritan Hospital in West Islip, New York, included foot and rearfoot surgery, wound care, and hyperbaric medicine training. Dr. Redkar also completed a one-year fellowship in sports medicine and ankle reconstruction.
After a rigorous three-year residency at the University of Pittsburgh, Jason Morris, DPM, moved to sunny California to practice podiatric medicine. Once there, Dr. Morris worked as an attending physician at UCLA Medical Center and Cedars Sinai Hospital in Los Angeles. Since relocating to the Escondido area, he has been a staff physician at Palomar Medical Center in Escondido and Poway. Dr. Morris is a podiatric foot and ankle specialist with board certification in rearfoot and forefoot reconstructive surgery. Dr. Morris has undergone extensive training in sports medicine, ankle trauma, diabetic limb salvage, and reconstructive surgery.
If you've been enduring foot or ankle pain that affects your mobility and quality of life, why not make a change for the better? At North County Foot & Ankle Specialists, our podiatrists in Valley Center help patients of all ages. Drs. Morris and Redkar take a patient-first approach with all of our podiatry services. From minor bunion treatments to complex issues like foot fractures, every treatment option we consider is chosen with your best interest in mind.
Our podiatrists are members of several professional organizations, including:
If more conservative treatments are better for your condition, non-surgical solutions like custom orthotics may be the best route. If you need ankle or foot surgery, our podiatrists will complete your procedure with time-tested skill and precision. Because, at the end of the day, our goal is to provide you with the most effective foot and ankle pain solutions with the quickest recovery options available.
Contact us online or via phone today to schedule an appointment at our Valley Center office. By tomorrow, you'll be one step closer to loving life without foot or ankle pain.
CARLSBADRotary raffle to help fund scholarshipsCarlsbad Hi-Noon Rotary is selling raffle tickets to fund its expanded scholarship program for high school seniors. The club has provided scholarships for students heading to college, and now is providing them to students interested in trade or technical schools. All seniors who live in Carlsbad or attend a high school in Carlsbad are eligible for scholarships. To buy tickets, which are $20 each or six for $100, contact a Rotarian or mail a check to the Carlsbad Hi-No...
CARLSBAD
Rotary raffle to help fund scholarships
Carlsbad Hi-Noon Rotary is selling raffle tickets to fund its expanded scholarship program for high school seniors. The club has provided scholarships for students heading to college, and now is providing them to students interested in trade or technical schools. All seniors who live in Carlsbad or attend a high school in Carlsbad are eligible for scholarships. To buy tickets, which are $20 each or six for $100, contact a Rotarian or mail a check to the Carlsbad Hi-Noon Rotary Foundation, P.O. Box 130175, Carlsbad, CA 92013. Tickets will be mailed to the purchaser. Online purchases are not available. Raffle first prize is $5,000; second prize is $2,500; third prize is a wine basket valued for at least $1,000; and the fourth prize will be a surprise. The raffle ends March 30 and the drawing will be held at the Rotary meeting set for noon April 3 at the Westin Carlsbad. Visit carlsbadhinoonrotary.org. Scholarship application deadline is March 29.
ENCINITAS
Assistance League donates computers
The Assistance League of Rancho San Dieguito partnered this holiday season with the Seeds of Hope Academy in Encinitas, donating four laptops and a printer. The academy helps students in the refugee community by offering individualized education to support them academically, build their confidence, and give them opportunities to help prepare them for the future. The Assistance League of Rancho San Dieguito is an all-volunteer nonprofit that raises funds through its Thrift Shop at 1542 Encinitas Blvd. Visit alrsd.org.
NORTH COUNTY
Applications open for soccer scholarship
Gregg’s Goals, a local nonprofit, is seeking qualified applicants for the 2023 Gregg Garon Scholarship. Applicants must have played soccer for a high school or club team in North San Diego County (north of state Route 56); have a high school GPA of at least 2.5, and plan to continue their education after high school. The scholarship is open to young men and women who will be graduating in 2023. Applicants must demonstrate team leadership, loyalty, heart/love of the game, giving back to others and courage. Scholarship amount depends on number of awardees selected, but has averaged $2,000 in recent years. Application deadline is March 26. The scholarship was created in memory of Gregg Garon, who grew up in Rancho Peñasquitos and played soccer for Mt. Carmel High School, as well as area soccer clubs. Find information and applications at greggsgoals.org or email greggsgoals@yahoo.com.
Transitional Youth Academy seeks donors
The Transitional Youth Academy run by Interfaith Community Services supports low-income and vulnerable area students ages 14-18 who are at risk of not finishing high school because of homelessness, poor academic performance or other issues. TYA staff have office space on campus to assist students with counseling, tutoring and financial support. The academy is seeking support for seniors so they can participate in typical senior year activities such as buying a yearbook, renting a graduation cap and gown, or attending the senior prom. These can total as much as $700. Student profiles are available at bit.ly/3XTnuYK. To donate the full $700 for a particular student, or to make a general contribution of any amount, visit interfaithservices.org/donate and select “TYA Adopt-A-Scholar Fund” in the “Designation” drop-down menu. Need more information? Contact Janet Reeves jreeves@interfaithservices.org.
VALLEY CENTER
Jazz band concert from middle, high school
The Maxine Theater hosts the 26th annual Jazz Benefit Concert at 1 p.m. March 5. The free concert features the award-winning Valley Center Middle and High School Jazz Bands, under band director Jeff Beck. This event kicks off the groups’ competition seasons. A nacho and baked potato bar will be available starting at noon, hosted by the Valley Center/Pauma Music Boosters. The Maxine Theater is at Valley Center High School, 31322 Cole Grade Road. The nonprofit Valley Center/Pauma Music Boosters provide the extras that support Valley Center school music programs.To contribute to the Boosters, visit givebutter.com/dg0nWb.
Please send items to ncschools@sduniontribune.com at least two weeks in advance of events.
First AT&T Connected Learning Center on tribal lands in the U.S. will provide the community with free access to high-speed connectivity, computers and digital learning resourcesWhat’s the news? AT&T* is opening a new Connected Learning Center inside the Rincon Education Department located on the Rincon Reservation in Valley Center, CA to provide internet access and education tools to those who face connectivity barriers.This will be the first AT&T Connected Learning Center on tribal lands in the ...
First AT&T Connected Learning Center on tribal lands in the U.S. will provide the community with free access to high-speed connectivity, computers and digital learning resources
What’s the news? AT&T* is opening a new Connected Learning Center inside the Rincon Education Department located on the Rincon Reservation in Valley Center, CA to provide internet access and education tools to those who face connectivity barriers.
This will be the first AT&T Connected Learning Center on tribal lands in the U.S., the fifth that AT&T has opened in California, and our 21st center nationwide. The center will allow students from tribal communities to get online, parents to look for jobs and the community to access resources to close in on the barriers of the digital divide.
The opening of the center is part of the AT&T Connected Learning initiative and our $2 billion commitment from 2021 to 2023 to address the digital divide through internet accessibility, affordability and safe adoption in underserved communities. In addition, the AT&T Foundation has made a $50,000 contribution towards Rincon Education Department programming.
Why is this important? Once they leave their school site, students on the Tribal Nations in the Valley Center region have limited access to the internet, computers or resources needed to benefit from the online world, part of the issue known as the digital divide. In fact, over 30 percent of the population on tribal lands do not have access to broadband infrastructure that provides minimally adequate speeds.1
This new center will serve students, as well as their parents and the larger community, who will be able to get online, find educational and employment resources and much more. The center will enhance opportunities for residents on tribal lands, who can pursue remote education, apply online for jobs and access telehealth resources without having to leave their community.
“We are very excited to have the Connected Learning Center located right on our reservation,” stated Chairman Bo Mazzetti of the Rincon Tribe. “This is an absolute dream come true for our seniors, youth and the many tribal members who for many years did not have access to technology for the use of gathering information. This center will now enable our tribal members and lineals to have limitless learning and exciting possibilities through the power of technology.”
In all, AT&T plans to launch more than 50 total centers across the country. The centers will be housed within local non-profit organizations supporting communities in need. The goal of the centers is to encourage the community to get connected through free access to the internet and computers and education resources that teach the value of broadband and how to use it safely and effectively.
“Our investment in the AT&T Connected Learning Center at the Rincon Education Center directly reflects our commitment to get more unserved and underserved communities connected to the benefits of broadband,” said Marc Blakeman, AT&T California State President. “The center will give Rincon and nearby tribal families access to many digital resources including virtual mentoring and tutoring to help them succeed in digital school and job environments. AT&T is committed to advance digital access across California and will continue to invest in community programs and services that expand access to high-speed fiber internet to more Californians.”
Tools and resources to benefit tribal communities
The new center will help to bridge the digital divide by providing free access to a range of digital resources all under one roof. This includes high-speed AT&T Fiber internet, Wi-Fi, computers and free education resources including The Achievery, a digital learning platform created by AT&T, as well as digital literacy courses and workshops created with the Public Library Association.
As an added level of support, AT&T employees are taking an active role in the Connected Learning Centers through AT&T Believes, our company-wide, localized volunteerism movement. We are providing onsite and virtual mentoring and tutoring for students and families to promote long-term education success and digital engagement.
As part of its ongoing commitment to championing digital inclusion for underserved communities, Dell Technologies donated Dell OptiPlex computers and Dell monitors which feature integrated audio and webcams to support virtual learning. World Wide Technology is the largest minority supplier of IT services globally and is providing configuration and installation services. As a black-owned company, WWT is a part of AT&T’s Supplier Diversity Initiative and in collaboration with AT&T supports providing connectivity to all, including small and medium businesses, recreational facilities, educational institutions, and underserved communities.
How else are we supporting?
Separately, AT&T is working with the Rincon Band of Luiseño Indians on a multi-step process, the first step of which is to design and engineer a fiber network on its tribal lands that would connect more than 400 homes on the reservation to reliable high-speed, broadband Internet.
AT&T is investing in our fiber network in California to meet the demands for reliable, high-speed connections today – and in the future. We see fiber as an asset that can provide more educational opportunities, enhance and improve access to healthcare, and strengthen the ways the community can connect with one another.
Additionally, the AT&T Foundation has granted $100,000 to the California Tribal Chairpersons Association to support their work around the critical needs of California tribes.
We offer affordable internet options
AT&T is committed to connecting more Americans to reliable, high-quality internet in several ways, including expanding and upgrading our network and participating in the federal Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP). The ACP provides eligible households with a benefit of up to $30 a month (up to $75 a month on qualifying tribal lands) to reduce the cost of broadband service and can be applied to AT&T Fiber, where available. This means that ACP-eligible customers who reside on tribal lands can sign up for Internet 500 at no cost to them, or Internet 1000 for just $5/month. Alternatively, eligible customers can use it toward Access from AT&T, offering internet speeds of up to 100Mbps, for $0 after the ACP benefit is applied. After confirming ACP eligibility, those who qualify can go to att.com/getacp or call us at 866-986-0963 to sign up for service with your ACP application ID.
We are expanding our network
Across California, we continue to invest in bringing fiber and connectivity. From 2019-2021, we expanded coverage and improved connectivity by investing nearly $8.3 billion in our wireless and wireline networks in California. AT&T Fiber covers nearly ten million fiber strand miles in the state of California.2
Learn more at AT&T Connected Learning.
The storm that will hit San Diego County Friday night and early Saturday will produce snow heavy enough to cause whiteout conditions in the mountains and possibly on Interstate 8 east of Pine Valley, and heavy rains that will cause streams and rivers to rage with runoff through highly populated areas, the National Weather Service said.In an updated forecast, the weather service said Friday morning that 6 to 18 inches of snow will fall in the mountains. An earlier forecast put the range at 36 to 48 inches. Forecasters say that multiple...
The storm that will hit San Diego County Friday night and early Saturday will produce snow heavy enough to cause whiteout conditions in the mountains and possibly on Interstate 8 east of Pine Valley, and heavy rains that will cause streams and rivers to rage with runoff through highly populated areas, the National Weather Service said.
In an updated forecast, the weather service said Friday morning that 6 to 18 inches of snow will fall in the mountains. An earlier forecast put the range at 36 to 48 inches. Forecasters say that multiple feet of snow will now be confined to taller mountains in and near Los Angeles County.
Even so, the county will finish the week with 2 to 3.5 feet of snow in the local mountains, and 2.5 to 4.5 inches of rain in many areas. Forecasters said up to 2.5 inches of rain will fall before dawn Saturday in San Diego, with far higher amounts expected everywhere from Otay Ranch to Escondido.
“We’ll be getting less snow but a lot more runoff,” said Alex Tardy, a weather service forecaster.
His colleague, Liz Shenck, said, “People should absolutely not try to drive up to the mountains (in San Diego County) to see this, even if they’ve driven in snow before. It would be difficult if not impossible to drive. There could be a whiteout.”
Feb. 23, 2023
At times, communities could get a half-inch of rain in an hour. Forecasters are expecting a deluge because the storm, which originated in Alaska and Canada, will tap lots of moisture from the subtropics. This so-called atmospheric river will last for about 24 hours. The rivers usually hit the region for six to 12 hours.
Winds will gust close to 40 mph at the coast, nearly as fast as they moved earlier this week during a wild windstorm.
The storm also underlines the spectacular power of nature.
The San Diego River watershed will receive about 300,000 acre feet of water, enough to serve about 500,000 homes for a year if there was a way to capture it all, said Marty Ralph, director of the University of California San Diego’s Center for Western Weather and Water Extremes.
The county lacks that capacity, and most of the water will flow into the sea. But the deluge will have impact. The San Diego River is expected to become at least 10 feet deep late Friday or early Saturday, causing street flooding in the Fashion Valley mall area of Mission Valley.
The incoming storm represents the third wave of cold, moist, unstable air that has traveled to San Diego this week from Canada and Alaska.
On Thursday, snow and rain fell on Interstate 8 where it turned into black ice, prompting dozens of drivers to come to a stop in the westbound lanes. The situation worsened a short time later when a big-rig jackknifed on the freeway around 10:30 a.m., blocking the slow lane and the shoulder.
Officials said there were three snowplows working the area but said they couldn’t keep up with the snow, which fell to the 2,000-foot level overnight.
“It is just actively snowing so they can just do so much,” said California Highway Patrol Officer Jared Grieshaber. “We have tons of calls out there, with people stopped on the side of the road.”
Motorists began calling CHP dispatchers around 9:15 a.m. to report being stuck on westbound Interstate 8 near the Pine Valley checkpoint, which is about a mile east of Sunrise Highway and west of Buckman Springs Road.
One caller said there were about 50 vehicles unable to drive because of black ice on the freeway.
Grieshaber said some motorists were stuck in the snow while others were stopping because they were uncomfortable trying to drive in the snowy conditions.
Chains are recommended on state Route 78 at Santa Ysabel east of Ramona and are required for drivers heading up Sunrise Highway from I-8, starting around Old Highway 80 in the Pine Valley area, according to the CHP. Drivers in four-wheel drive vehicles can drive on the roads as long as they have chains in the vehicle.
Rain is pouring down throughout the San Joaquin Valley while the Sierra Nevada mountains continue to receive a significant amount of snow heading into the weekend.As a result, multiple areas in Central California are on flood watch through Saturday. Nearly 3 inches of rain has fallen in the last day. Flooding shut down Highway 99 at Pixley near Avenue 96 where the highway is un...
Rain is pouring down throughout the San Joaquin Valley while the Sierra Nevada mountains continue to receive a significant amount of snow heading into the weekend.
As a result, multiple areas in Central California are on flood watch through Saturday. Nearly 3 inches of rain has fallen in the last day. Flooding shut down Highway 99 at Pixley near Avenue 96 where the highway is under water up to the guardrail, Tulare County firefighters said.
Traffic is being diverted to the frontage roads.
"This shut down is expected to last most of the day if not well into tomorrow,' firefighters said.
Flooding was also reported throughout Visalia and Tulare neighborhoods Saturday morning. Intersections in southwest Visalia were inches deep in water, while some residents in northwest Visalia took buckets to nearly over-flowing pools.
“There is a marginal risk of excessive rainfall south of Fresno County,” an update from the National Weather Service states, “which could result in localized flooding.”
The rainfall may cause flooding in areas with poor drainage systems as storm drains and ditches become clogged with debris. Urban areas, roads, small streams and burn scars are the most vulnerable areas. City crews in Visalia and Tulare were out Saturday trying to clear drains.
Weekend weather in Visalia, Hanford, Fresno, Delano and Bakersfield are expected to see up to 1/2 inch of rain over the weekend.
Porterville, Grant Grove, Shaver Lake and the Grapevine may see up to an inch of rain on top of 8 or more inches of snow. A blizzard warning for elevations above 8,000 feet was in effect until 4 p.m. Saturday for the Sierra Nevada Mountains "due to falling snow and high winds combining to lower visibilities to less than 1/4 mile."
Many roads in Central and Southern California – including the I-5 over the Grapevine and State Route 58 at Towerline Road toward Tehachapi – were closed as of Saturday "as the snowfall has caused the roads to be unsafe."
“If you must drive, please drive safely in these conditions,” a tweet from Los Angeles County reads, “and check the road closures.”
The storm system is expected to push through by Sunday; however, another system is forecasted to move in Monday through Wednesday.
The transit center in downtown Visalia will serve as a dry center from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. through March 1 at 425 E. Oak Avenue. The center’s lobby has seating, vending machines and restrooms for those who need a break from the rain.
Visalia’s warming center is also open from 9 p.m. to 7 a.m. at 701 E. Race Avenue.
*Disclaimer: results are not guaranteed, may not be permanent, and can vary per individual. Some images are of models, not actual patients.
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