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  • 'ThanksLiving' vegan recipes

    Savannah R. Reynolds, Village News Intern|Updated Nov 22, 2024

    This Thanksgiving let's take a moment to celebrate not only the abundance of food on our tables but also the compassion in our hearts. These plant-based dishes are a beautiful way to nourish our bodies, uplift our spirits, and show kindness to the animals we share this world with. By choosing vegan recipes, we embrace a lifestyle that honors all living beings, making the holiday season even more meaningful. These three delicious recipes are perfect for bringing people...

  • Winton signs letter of intent with Fullerton State

    Joe Naiman, Village News Reporter|Updated Nov 22, 2024

    Hana Winton signed a letter of intent to play collegiate softball at California State University, Fullerton. High school seniors in certain sports were allowed to sign National Collegiate Athletic Association letters of intent on Nov. 13. The San Diego Sports Association and the CIF San Diego Section hosted a signing ceremony at Snapdragon Stadium in San Diego that morning, and Winton signed her letter of intent there. "I'm super excited, and it's a huge privilege to go play...

  • Warriors fall short in football playoff match

    Joe Naiman, Village News Reporter|Updated Nov 22, 2024

    Although a first-round CIF Division V-A playoff loss gave Fallbrook High School’s football team a season record of 0-11 for the 2024 season, the 34‑33 score Nov. 8 at Fallbrook was the closest the Warriors were all year to winning a game. “I did expect it to be a close game,” said Fallbrook head coach Ross Johnson. “Both teams had some pretty good offensive weapons.” The 242 rushing yards Monte Vista senior Alexander Villanueva gained against Fallbrook brought his season total to 2,104 in 11 games. “They had the leading runni...

  • Quinonez, Miller each saddle two winners during Del Mar fall meet's first week

    Joe Naiman, Village News Reporter|Updated Nov 22, 2024

    The 2024 Del Mar Thoroughbred Club fall meet began Oct. 31, and during the first week of the meet, San Luis Rey Training Center trainers Rolando Quinonez and Peter Miller each saddled two winners. Quinonez and Miller each had a winner on the first day of the meet. Quinonez won the fourth race Oct. 31 with Everything Bugs Me while Miller’s win that day was in the sixth race with Game Warrior. Tisquantum won the first race Nov. 2 to give Quinonez wins in both of his starts the first week of the fall meet. Spirit Rules won the s...

  • 7 Tips for choosing your health benefits for 2025

    Steve Cain, Special to the Village News|Updated Nov 22, 2024

    As inflation in the U.S. remains high, you may be looking to adjust your lifestyle and spending habits. But when it comes to health care, it’s important to keep your budget and well-being in mind. This year’s open enrollment season is a good chance to review how you’re using health services and decide whether you’ll stick with the plan you’ve got or switch to another being offered. It’s also an opportunity to assess your overall care costs to help ensure you choose a plan that will work best for next year’s budget. Enrollment...

  • Avoid overindulging this holiday season

    Nickolaus Hayes, Special to the Village News|Updated Nov 22, 2024

    During the holidays, overindulging in alcohol and food is widely accepted. Throughout history, for as long as the holiday season has been celebrated in the United States, we are encouraged to have that extra drink or plate of food. Alcohol, for instance, is widely used in excess, and this has never changed. While our knowledge about moderation and the short and long-term health impacts of alcohol have changed for the better, most Americans face the obstacle of overindulgence during the holidays, deciding whether to avoid the...

  • Holiday Survival Guide for your senior loved ones

    Michelle Woodbrey, Special to the Village News|Updated Nov 22, 2024

    "It's not what happens to you, but how you react to it that matters," Epictetus, a Greek Stoic philosopher once said. Rarely do things go exactly as planned, especially during the holidays and especially with our older relatives. Honestly, have the holidays ever gone exactly to plan? Does any day really go as planned? As we approach Thanksgiving and Christmas, let’s consider what the ultimate objective is. For each person this answer will be different. For me, it is to enjoy precious time with my friends and family. It f...

  • Healthy Community, Healthy You: Apples – Do they keep the doctor away?

    Dr. Megan Johnson McCullough, Special to the Village News|Updated Nov 22, 2024

    They say, "An apple a day keeps the doctor away." Is this statement true? Apples do have multiple health benefits and many types for us to enjoy. From green to Granny Smith, to Fuji, Gala, and Red Delicious, there's a taste and type for different tastebuds. We can eat one right in the palm of our hand or cut it up and put the chunks/slices into pies, muffins, salads, oatmeal, smoothies, or mixed fruit bowls. There are nutritional benefits when we eat apples. One medium-sized...

  • Fallbrook acquires flow control facility from CWA

    Joe Naiman, Village News Reporter|Updated Nov 22, 2024

    The conditions of the detachment of the Fallbrook Public Utility District from the San Diego County Water Authority included an exit fee paid to the SDCWA to cover the loss of CWA fixed revenues. The agreement also included FPUD purchasing the CWA infrastructure used to provide water to FPUD. The Oct. 28 FPUD board meeting approved the acquisition of the Fallbrook 3 Flow Control Facility. The 5-0 vote authorized FPUD General Manager Jack Bebee to approve a Bill of Sale which will transfer ownership of the flow control facilit...

  • Theatre Talk for the holidays

    Elizabeth Youngman-Westphal, Special to The Village News|Updated Nov 22, 2024

    Take a look and see what is happening nearby. Broadway San Diego is dark until Jan. 14 when it will open the new year with "Back to the Future." For tickets, call 619-564-3000 or go to www.broadwaysd.com. You won't want to miss this limited engagement. Performed by City Ballet of San Diego "The Nutcracker" opens Dec. 20 to 23 at the California Center for the Arts at 340 N. Escondido Blvd. in Escondido, 760-839-4149. For tickets visit either www.artcenter.org or 858-272-8663 or...

  • Fire in Camp Pendleton

    Village News|Updated Nov 22, 2024

    2/07/2024- 3:46pm A vegetation fire is currently in the zulu impact area. This is 3-4 miles west of Fallbrook and poses no danger to Fallbrook.... Full story

  • Former employee sues North County Fire for wrongful termination

    Julie Reeder, Village News Publisher|Updated Nov 22, 2024

    After two disciplinary write-ups and being placed on administrative leave, Cherie Juul, a 55-year-old woman who worked for the North County Fire Protection District for 13 years, is suing the agency, claiming age and gender discrimination and wrongful termination. Juul was the finance manager before the termination. When asked about the lawsuit, North County Fire Protection District Chief Keith McReynolds said, “The District does not comment on pending litigation but a...

  • CalFire makes quick work of Bonsall fire

    Village Editorial - Brian Briggs|Updated Nov 22, 2024

    A vegetation fire was reported at 12:02 pm on Wednesday 11/20/24. It was burning in two spots on the southbound lane of Old 395 near Lilac Rd. which was closed while they fought the fire. They were quickly extinguished by CalFire. Three brush units and one engine responded. It took 40 minutes to clear the call.... Full story

  • VFW Flag Burning ceremony is the cause of smoke in town

    Village Editorial Staff and AC Investigations|Updated Nov 22, 2024

    There have been multiple calls to the Village News about a fire on Old Stage in town. The cause is a flag burning ceremony at the VFW, which causes some blooms of black smoke. The VFW does this ceremony periodically, which is the respectful way to retire worn flags. Flag burning ceremonies, often conducted by Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) posts, are solemn events meant to respectfully retire worn or damaged American flags that are no longer fit for display. The United States... Full story

  • TRAFFIC ALERT: SDG&E power pole installation snarls traffic

    Village Editorial - Brian Briggs|Updated Nov 22, 2024

    There is only one-way traffic being allowed on Reche Rd as well as 395 in both directions. There are about 20 SDGE large trucks and two cranes that are installing new power poles on Hwy 395. Traffic is backed up in all directions for about 15 minutes. There are also gas lines being installed on Alvarado St. in front of the Sheriff's substation all the way to Brandon Rd. W. Elder Street also has construction happening this morning.... Full story

  • Grants are helping to finance NCFPD needs

    Joe Naiman, Village News Reporter|Updated Nov 22, 2024

    In recent months the North County Fire Protection District has been awarded more than $685,000 in grant funding. "It's been a great year for grant awards for the North County Fire Protection District," said NCFPD Fire Chief Keith McReynolds. The Federal Emergency Management Agency's U.S. Fire Administration has an Assistance to Firefighters Grant program which provides funding to fire departments and other emergency medical services providers so that those agencies can equip...

  • Fallbrook man launches worldwide plan for Peace on Earth

    Savannah Ray Reynolds, Village News Intern|Updated Nov 22, 2024

    Mark Courtman is sparking a community-driven movement in Fallbrook with his "Peace Project," a vision that aims to bring peace from within individuals to the entire town. Courtman, the founder of the project, said the initiative goes beyond ideals and encourages people to become active participants in building a peaceful world. "The genius is going to come from everybody. That's part of it," Courtman said. "Peace isn't just an idea – it's a tangible goal that begins with e...

  • California gas prices set to rise again

    Supervisor Jim Desmond, 5th District|Updated Nov 22, 2024

    California’s leaders seem determined to make life even more challenging and costly for families across our state. Recently, I shared how Assembly Bill X2-1, sponsored by Governor Gavin Newsom, passed the State Senate and gave the California Air Resources Board (CARB) the authority to mandate restrictions on gasoline distribution. This was alarming enough, but just days after the election, CARB has wasted no time in pushing policies that will only raise costs even higher. On F... Full story

  • Homeland Security warns vicious Venezuelan prison gang expands its territory to 16 states

    Julie Reeder, Publisher|Updated Nov 22, 2024

    As we go to print, the case against Jose Ibarra, 26, who is accused of brutally killing Georgia nursing student Laken Riley appears to be wrapping up. The killing of Laken Riley has added fuel to the national debate over immigration when federal authorities said Ibarra illegally entered the U.S. in 2022 and was allowed to stay in the country while he pursued his immigration case. Ibarra has been reported to be a member of the vicious Tren de Aragua gang. He enjoyed a... Full story

  • FCPG continues hearing on Peppertree Park development

    Joe Naiman, Village News Reporter|Updated Nov 16, 2024

    Questions about the most recent plans for the Peppertree Park development caused the Fallbrook Community Planning Group to continue the hearing. Information about the current plans for Unit 7 and Unit 8 was presented at the Oct. 21 planning group meeting before the nine planning group members present that night approved continuing the hearing to the Nov. 18 meeting. “There were lots of questions that were not answered, mostly regarding traffic,” said planning group first vice-chair Stephani Baxter, who chaired the Oct. 21...

  • FCPG expresses concerns on senior housing projects

    Joe Naiman, Village News Reporter|Updated Nov 16, 2024

    A presentation on two senior housing projects planned for Fallbrook was given at the Oct. 21 Fallbrook Community Planning Group meeting, and the planning group members expressed their concerns about parking and demand on emergency services. “The number one concern was parking. The number two concern was the size,” said planning group first vice-chair Stephani Baxter, who chaired the Oct. 21 meeting in the absence of planning group chair Eileen Delaney. The input was in response to an informational presentation and was not...

  • Celebrating Fallbrook's Finest: November Student of the Month Awards

    Savannah Reynolds, Village News Intern|Updated Nov 16, 2024

    Each month, Fallbrook comes together to celebrate its students' hard work, dedication, and character through the Student of the Month awards, recognizing those who shine not only in academics but also in their commitment to community and personal growth. With November's focus on gratitude, Superintendent Ilsa Garza-Gonzalez reminded attendees that appreciation should be a daily habit. "I believe we should be grateful every day," she said, encouraging the students to carry...

  • FPUD awards contract for Lake Skinner hydrology study and conceptual runoff model

    Joe Naiman, Village News Reporter|Updated Nov 16, 2024

    The various legal actions involving the Fallbrook Public Utility District and the Santa Margarita Watershed include allocated runoff from Lake Skinner in Temecula. A lack of recent runoff warrants a hydrologic review, and the Oct. 28 FPUD board meeting included awarding a contract for a hydrology study and conceptual runoff model. The 5-0 vote authorized FPUD General Manager Jack Bebee to sign an agreement with Stetson Engineers to perform the hydrology study and conceptual runoff model for Lake Skinner which will study the l...

  • FPUD recommends McDougal reappointment

    Joe Naiman, Village News Reporter|Updated Nov 16, 2024

    Don McDougal has been on the Fallbrook Public Utility District board since 2004 and did not file for re-election this year. No other resident of Subdistrict 4 filed for the seat, so the vacancy will be filled by the San Diego County Board of Supervisors. McDougal has agreed to remain on the board, and the rest of the FPUD board members recommended that he be appointed to fill the vacancy. The 4-0 board vote Oct. 28, with McDougal recusing himself, approved a letter to the Board of Supervisors recommending that McDougal be...

  • Fallbrook CPG approves letters on battery storage system placement

    Joe Naiman, Village News Reporter|Updated Nov 16, 2024

    The Fallbrook Community Planning Group addressed proposed battery energy storage facilities during the Oct. 21 planning group meeting and approved a resolution calling for restrictions on where such systems can be placed. Six members were absent from the planning group meeting that night while the other nine members voted to support the resolution. Letters accompanying the resolution will be sent to relevant government agencies. The resolution requests that battery energy storage system facilities not be placed near...

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