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SAN DIEGO - State politicians from San Diego praised Gov. Gavin Newsom's first budget proposal today, primarily for its dedicated support for expanding housing, affordable education and social services. Newsom released his proposed $209 billion budget for fiscal year 2019-2020, a four percent increase over former Gov. Jerry Brown's fiscal year 2018-2019 budget, his last in office. The budget includes a $144 billion general fund and a projected $21.4 billion surplus, the largest since at least 2000. On a more granular level,... Full story
The Palomar College GEAR UP students from Potter Jr. High School took a field trip to the University of California Riverside, Nov. 20. Outreach coordinator Lupita Guerrero and staff took 27 students to learn about admission requirements and campus resources and to tour of the botanical garden. The eighth-grade students had all day to learn about student life, science, technology, engineering and math courses and majors and library resources. For more information, visit the...
While news coverage in 2018 included many stories on the continuing recovery from the Lilac fire (Dec. 7, 2017) and the sometimes-heated exchange of opposite sides in local elections, there were also the additions of several new faces and new places in the area. Fallbrook had its almost annual changing of the guard at the San Diego County Sheriff's substation as Lt. Ricardo Lopez replaced Lt. Mark Moreno in July. Judy Mitchell, director of Mission Resource Conservation... Full story
When the Sullivan Middle School and Bonsall High School students return from winter break the leak in the gymnasium roof will likely be fixed. The Bonsall Unified School District board voted 5-0, Dec. 13, to approve an agreement with Boyce’s Roofing and Repair, in which the school district will pay the Oceanside company $29,995 for the labor portion of the roofing restoration project. The district’s Nov. 8 board meeting included a 5-0 vote to take advantage of the state’s California Multiple Award Schedule contract with...
HARROGATE, Tenn. – Pream Kadevari of Fallbrook graduated with a master’s degree in biomedical professions from Lincoln Memorial University Saturday, Dec. 8. Kadevari was one of over 350 graduates to participate in the university’s winter commencement exercises in Tex Turner arena. In total, the university conferred 28 associate, 151 bachelor’s, 134 master’s, 31 educational specialist and 12 doctoral degrees during the ceremony. Radio and television personality Hallerin Hilton Hill delivered the commencement address....
FALLBROOK – "Keeping Fallbrook Litter Free" is the goal of the Fallbrook Beautification Alliance for 2019. The program kickoff and first communitywide cleanup will be held Saturday, Jan. 12, from 9 a.m. to noon at Don Dussault County Park, 832 Alturas Road, near downtown Fallbrook. Fallbrook residents are asked to stop by the park, starting at 9 a.m., to hear more about the program and to clean up the park and surrounding streets and neighborhoods, starting at 10 a.m. and l...
FALLBROOK – With a wide variety of bare-root fruit trees, citrus, blueberry, avocado and tropical trees, residents could start their own orchards this coming year by visiting Maddock Ranch Nursery. The objective of the nursery's Backyard Orchard Culture is a prolonged harvest of tree-ripe fruit from a small space in the yard. Because of the limited space available to most homeowners, close-planting and training fruit trees, planting 2 to 4 trees in the same hole, espalier a...
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Take time this winter to slow down and experience the delight of great-tasting food with family and friends. Savoring the moment is at the heart of Tuscan-inspired entertaining, where everyone has a seat at the table to enjoy simple and delicious dishes that boast authentic flavor and incorporate quality ingredients. With a passion for the simplicity of Italian food and homemade Tuscan cooking, Italian-American chef Laura Vitale, host of “Laura in the Kitchen,” traveled to the small town of Lucca, Italy, where she rec...
FALLBROOK – The Fallbrook Chorale gave their “Celebrate Christmas” concert Dec. 8, to a sold-out house at SonRise Christian Fellowship, which was decorated for the season. The afternoon was filled with a mixture of old and new chorale music, a mix of holiday favorites performed in small groups and solos, accompanied by piano, an orchestra and an organ. After the concert, prizes were given away in a drawing and refreshments were provided for a donation to the Exceptional Families program which benefits military families with... Full story
The Bonsall High School musical theater cast of “Cinderella; A Revue” perform a piece from their production, Dec. 20, for the Bonsall Rotary Club’s morning meeting. Student performers include, from left, Arianna Johnson, Jordan Whaley, Naomi Shumann, Brianna Lopez, Makenna Riddell, Mikayla Hinely, Nathan Bannister, Aiden Benton and Mason Jopes....
PALA – The Stand for Love concert at 7:30 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 9, will bring two of pop music's most legendary names – vocalist Peabo Bryson and Sister Sledge – to Pala Casino Spa and Resort. Bryson's career started in the mid-1960s but truly ignited in the 1970s, as the two-time Grammy winner amassed a fan base, critical acclaim, gold albums and an avalanche of awards. From ballads that continued the legacy of sweet soul music, such as "Feel the Fire" and "I'm So Into You,"...
FALLBROOK – The Fallbrook Library will host many free events this month including concerts, a lecture, a movie as well as an art reception for the new art show. Sunday, Jan. 6, at 2 p.m. – Acoustic Showcase: Based in Encinitas, singer and guitarist Lee Coulter is a soulful troubadour along the line of Paul Simon and Bob Dylan. Monday, Jan. 7, at 2 p.m. – Adult Workshop: Ayurvedic is an ancient science of life from India, a unique system based upon a diet using spices. Sophie Malahieude, originally from France and a yoga...
When temperatures drop, the risk for illness, such as colds and the flu, rises. Each year, millions of Americans suffer from symptoms ranging from coughing, sneezing and congestion to aches, fevers and vomiting that can leave them feeling less than 100 percent. While they may not be able to avoid illness entirely, they can take steps to protect themselves from the common cold and more serious bugs like the flu. This cold and flu season, keep essentials on-hand from...
Megan Johnson McCullough Special to the Village News When a muscle suddenly becomes hard and tight or there's a quick sharp pain felt in the calf, a muscle cramp has struck. It can happen while in motion, when out for a run or even during a night's sleep. This type of involuntary contraction is a spasm people would rather forgo. Without warning, the onset of a "Charley horse," or a cramp that occurs in the calf area, is marked by temporary pain from which people want instant r...
FALLBROOK – Oatmeal is one of many options people have when sitting down to breakfast each morning. Though brand name cereals or staples like bacon and eggs might be the most popular choices at the breakfast table, few foods pack as nutritious a punch as oatmeal. Instant oatmeal might be found in the pantries of many households. But it's important to note that packets of instant oatmeal are often loaded with sodium and sugar, which can compromise the nutritional benefits of t... Full story
If someone is thinking about revamping how they eat in the new year, they might want to think twice about the trendy dairy-free plans that crop up on social media feeds – as they could leave people missing out on nutrients they need. Three of the most popular and health-promoting eating plans of the moment – the Mediterranean diet, Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension or DASH diet and Flexitarian diet – all include dairy milk as an important component, and according to a...
As the holiday season ends, it’s not uncommon for someone who is not in a relationship to feel a need to be with a significant other, or at least to have someone to take with them to that office party or family gathering. If they’re in their twenties, the stress to make this happen is often pretty low. But if they’re a bit older, it can sometimes produce lots of anxiety. Midlife dating, however, has become much more common. Divorce, a partner’s passing or simply a career-based decision to wait on getting into a serious...
The county’s Traffic Advisory Committee recommended that the speed limits on Stage Coach Lane between Reche Road and South Mission Road be retained and recertified for radar enforcement. The Dec. 14 TAC recommendation included retaining and recertifying the 45 miles per hour speed limit on Stage Coach Lane for the 1.2 miles from Reche Road to 1,580 feet south of Calavo Road and the 40 miles per hour speed limit on Stage Coach Lane for the 0.76-mile segment between 1,580 feet south of Calavo Road and South Mission Road. ...