Also serving the communities of De Luz, Rainbow, Camp Pendleton, Pala and Pauma
Also serving the communities of De Luz, Rainbow, Camp Pendleton, Pala and Pauma
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A lawsuit filed today by Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., and multiple other plaintiffs, alleges the Trusted News Initiative, a self-described “industry partnership” launched in March 2020 by several of the world’s largest news organizations, partnered with Big Tech firms to collectively censor online news. https://childrenshealthdefense.org/defender/lawsuit-trusted-news-initiative-antitrust-first-amendment-censoring-covid-content/ Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., chairman and chief litigation counsel for Children’s Health Defense (CHD),... Full story
Rick Monroe Special to the Village News "Dogs can do more than just be man's best friend," believes Marine veteran Asia Duhamel. "Lotus saved my life." This isn't a story of a dog rescuing someone from something like drowning, but Duhamel shared that she was in "a dark place" with PTSD, anxiety, panic and suicidal thoughts in the months prior to her discharge from the Marines in 2017. That's when she was introduced to Lotus, a German Shepherd that was recognized in December...
by Tim O’Leary Hello, again, dear reader. I pray that only sweet water has filled your cups since the last time we supped. Today we shall focus on Fallbrook’s second great man, Frank Capra, a war hero, movie maker and fierce local champion. Another day I will write about Fallbrook’s first great man, Medal of Honor recipient Union Sgt. William Pittenger. It is Mr. Capra who brings us to the table today, although both men have, as we all must at our appointed times, sadly passed from this mortal coil. The two men had much...
SAN DIEGO - Most of San Diego County will remain dry today, even as Los Angeles and Orange counties face a second recent round of rain, high wind warnings and flood watches, and Northern and Central California take another pounding. The National Weather Service estimates the majority of the county will get less than an inch of precipitation Monday, with the exception of Palomar Mountain, which could get up to 2.5 inches. Some gusty weather is expected in East County, with peak... Full story
Rick Monroe Special to the Village News What is the truth when it comes to academics at Fallbrook High School? When the Village News ran a story in early November that “High school test scores show improvement,” a district resident with an educational background, was compelled to write a letter to Superintendent Ilsa Garza-Gonzalez wanting more information. “I was pleased to see and want to congratulate FHUSD’s student achievement gains,” the person, who wishes to remain anonymous, wrote in an email to the superinte... Full story
Joe Naiman Village News Reporter North County Fire Protection District board meetings during calendar year 2023 will begin at 5 p.m. The NCFPD board voted 4-1 Dec. 13, with Ken Munson opposed, to move the starting time from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. The first meeting with that new starting time will take place Jan. 24. “That was to accommodate the personal schedule of our board members,” said NCFPD Fire Chief Keith McReynolds. “It may allow members of the community to attend our meetings who may get off work later in the day.... Full story
FALLBROOK – The REINS board of directors announces that Kaitlyn Siewert succeeds Debbie Shinner as the executive director of REINS Therapeutic Horsemanship Program. Siewert will lead the organization's expansion into dedicated services for veterans, displaced youth, seniors and individuals in recovery. Dedicating her career to serving the disabled community, Siewert brings 20 years of experience as a Certified Therapeutic Riding Instructor, Program Director at REINS, and P... Full story
Joe Naiman Village News Reporter It was reasonably expected that the County of San Diego’s Transient Occupancy Tax revenue for fiscal year 2021-22 would be higher than for 2019-20 and 2020-21 when coronavirus restrictions reduced lodging, but the 2021-22 countywide total of $7,225,923.25 was 24.9% higher than the 2018-19 figure of $5,784,163.63. The 2021-22 countywide total includes $255,199.24 collected in Fallbrook, $65,815.43 paid by Pauma Valley lodgers, and $7,743.89 of Bonsall revenue. “A lot of changes have occ... Full story
SACRAMENTO – Heading into the new year, the California Highway Patrol is educating the public on traffic safety laws that were passed during this year’s legislative season and signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom. The laws take effect Sunday, Jan. 1, unless otherwise noted. “Public Employment: Peace Officers: Citizenship” Senate Bill 960, written by Sen. Nancy Skinner, maintains that peace officers, including peace officer trainees, be legally authorized to work in the United States consistent with federal law and regulat... Full story
Michelle Caceres Plant City Observer Father and daughter reflect on the first anniversary of their reunion. For Plant City, Florida resident Shannon Crosby, an email changed her life. The 37-year-old had been searching for her biological father, Rainbow resident Patrick McCarthy, for over 33 years. Crosby, born in New Hampshire in 1985, had not seen her father since she was 4 years old. When she was still a baby, her parents, who never married, moved to Massachusetts to start... Full story
SAN DIEGO - A strong Pacific storm is moving into Southern California today bringing strong winds and heavy rains before daybreak, the possibility of power outages and raising high surf warnings in coastal areas in San Diego County. Light to moderate rain fell across most of the Southland Wednesday as residents braced for the brunt of the ``bomb cyclone'' moving across the state, with forecasters saying the full force of the storm should hit San Diego County early Thursday morning. Showers are expected to continue... Full story
FALLBROOK – Fallbrook Senior Softball is looking for new players for its next season starting the week of Jan. 16. Players need to be at least 50 years of age. Games are played at Ingold Sports Park Mondays through Thursdays at 4 p.m. with warm ups beginning at 3:30. Each team is scheduled to play two games per week. Potential players must show up for a screening prior to being placed on a team so that appropriate team placement can be made. There will be a practice Jan. 11, which is an ideal time to come for a screening. T... Full story
FALLBROOK – The Republican Women of California – Fallbrook club’s guest speaker for Friday, Jan. 13 will be Brad Dacus of the Pacific Justice Institute, who will discuss Supreme Court rulings and their effect on everyone’s liberties. The meeting will take place at the Historic Mission Theater, 231 North Main Ave. Doors open at 9:30 a.m. with the meeting from 10-11:30. The cost is $10. All those interested in attending are asked to RSVP no later than Monday, Jan. 9 to Carol Shrider, 916-300-3604 or lcshride... Full story
FALLBROOK – For its Jan. 12 general meeting, the Fallbrook Gem and Mineral Society proudly presents guest speaker Justin K Prim, an American lapidary and gemologist living and working in Bangkok, Thailand. Prim has studied gem cutting traditions all over the world as well as attending gemology programs at GIA and AIGS. He has taught gemology and gem cutting at AIGS and IGT in Bangkok and he has recently published his first book, "The Secret Teachings of Gemcutting." He is t... Full story
FALLBROOK – The Angel Society of Fallbrook is looking forward to a landmark year in 2023, when it will celebrate its 45th anniversary and a generous philanthropy program that continues to thrive. Since its new fiscal year started on May 1, the group's board of directors has dispersed a total of $86,700 in philanthropic funds to community nonprofits and other worthy causes. A 501C3 nonprofit organization, the Angel Society hopes to surpass in 2023 its total of $146,700 in m... Full story
FALLBROOK – Donations Chair Michael McGuire and FVCC Treasurer Ron Mintle reported that the Fallbrook Vintage Car Club made monetary donations to 12 deserving local community groups in 2022, including to several Fallbrook High School clubs and sports teams, Fallbrook Senior Center, PTSAs at three different schools, Operation Showers of Appreciation, the Foundation for Senior Care and Friends of the Fallbrook Community Center. The Fallbrook Vintage Car Club uses proceeds from its annual car show to support local groups and pro...
Joel Levi O'Laughlin, aka speed racer, 45, of Fallbrook sadly left us on Dec. 2, unexpectedly. He is survived by his parents, Sue Fondren-Cowgill, Jeff Cowgill; sister Sarah Cowgill-East and her husband Matt; Grandmother Avice Hillyer and all his amazing aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Joel was very well known in town, being seen riding his electric wheelchair and chatting to all, as he will be greatly missed! A Celebration of Life will be held on Jan. 14, 2023, at 2 p.m.... Full story
Vivian Claire (Abel) Borgstrom was born Aug. 9, 1931, to Irma Katherine (Tyler) Abel and Charles Henry Abel in Davenport, Iowa. She passed to her Savior's arms Dec. 21, 2022, of natural causes. Vivian was the youngest of three children, following Chester and Dorothy. She is the mother of five children, Susan Greer, Cheryl Benglen (Ted), Patricia Kass (Peter), Kathleen Wingate, and Charles Day. She was predeceased by her beloved husband, Ronald Dean Borgstrom, her son Charles,... Full story
Rebecca Gramuglia Special to the Village News As the holiday season comes to a close and the new year begins, Americans are asking themselves, “To keep or not to keep?” And according to the National Retail Federation and Appriss Retail, 2022 purchases will bring in more than $800 billion in returns. So whether you are returning gifts in-store or shipping them back, here are three tips to help make the returns process easier on you and your wallet. · Know the return policies and deadlines. To keep post-holiday gift retu...
Joe Naiman Village News Reporter The Fallbrook Public Utility District approved a vehicle fleet replacement plan. The 5-0 FPUD board vote Monday, Dec. 5, also authorized district staff to pursue the Power Your Drive for Fleets grant San Diego Gas & Electric offers for conversion to lower-emission vehicles. The six-year plan also addresses compliance with present and future California Air Resources Board requirements. The action adopts a vehicle replacement plan but does not stipulate specific vehicles. The intent of FPUD’s O...
Bonnie Amick, a volunteer, decorates a Christmas tree at the Christmas Store which was temporarily located on South Main and closed Dec. 27. All proceeds went to the Fallbrook Animal Sanctuary, located at 230 West Aviation Road. The sanctuary is a rescue, rehabilitation and no-kill adoption center. Village News/David Landry photo... Full story
Joe Naiman Village News Reporter Angie Palmerin participated in the J.U.M.P. by InterContinental San Diego tennis tournament Monday, Dec. 19, at the Barnes Tennis Center and won the girls 16-and-under division. “It felt great,” Palmerin said. J.U.M.P. stands for Junior tournament Underwriting Master Plan. Beginning tournament players can participate in the J.U.M.P. round-robin tournaments which do not have an entry fee. Palmerin is a junior at Fallbrook High School and has played three years of CIF tennis for Fallbrook Hig...
Joe Naiman Village News Reporter Fallbrook High School is in the Palomar League for field hockey, and nine of the Warriors’ players received all-league recognition while Fallbrook head coach Debbie Berg was selected as the league’s Coach of the Year. The all-league first team included Erica Garcia, Taylor Sanchez, Mallory Sehnert and Gianna Alvarez‑Lindenmayer. Maya Pack and Kasey Sanchez shared goalkeeping duties for the Warriors this year, and both were placed on the Palomar League second team. Lucy Loomis, Shea Morga...
Joe Naiman Village News Reporter Fallbrook High School’s girls water polo team played 10 games during the calendar year 2022 portion of the Warriors’ 2022-23 season and had a 5-5 record in those contests. “I’m very pleased with it. We’ve had some really good games,” said Fallbrook coach Sean Redmond. For 2021-22, the Warriors were in Division I for playoff purposes and had a 6-15 overall record including a 1-4 mark in Palomar League play and a loss in the first round of the CIF playoffs. This year, Fallbrook is in Division...
