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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FALLBROOK – The Fallbrook High School Drama Club is proud to welcome the community to its production of "Murder's in the Heir!" Along with an amazing cast, the audience gets to help decide who the murderer is. Is it the money hungry nephew or the uptight butler? Every character has a motive, an alibi, and a weapon- it's up to the audience to figure it out. Shows are at 3:30 and 7 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 28, in the Bob Burton Center. Everyone is encouraged to come to the 7 p.m. s...
RAINBOW – Cynthya Torres was awarded employee of the year by her co-workers at Kendall Farms. They said Torres is always willing to give a helping hand to her co-workers. She always has a smile and makes sure to say "Good morning" or "hello" to everyone at the farm, and she can handle any stressful situations with her positive attitude. Torres started working at the farm two years ago, first as quality control, and now as a purchasing assistant; she works directly with t...
BONSALL – The Bonsall Unified School District’s Governing Board will hold a public hearing to receive community comments and public testimony concerning the proposed adjustments to the district's Trustee Area map based on the 2020 Census data in order to remain in compliance with California Education Code section 5019.5. The public hearing will be held during a regular Governing Board meeting on Jan. 19, at approximately 6 p.m. The meeting will be held in-person at Bonsall Elementary School located at 31555 Old River Roa... Full story
Kim Harris Managing Editor Recently, several people have reached out to Valley News and Village News regarding the difficulties they are facing with the Department of Veteran Affairs and getting quality health care after serving in the military. From one man being listed with the Department of Veterans Affairs as pregnant woman to another being erroneously told he had a life-threatening disease, according to those who have contacted Valley News, the list of inaccuracies and discrepancies continues to grow to the point where...
FALLBROOK – Historically low interest rates have made now a good time to be a homeowner. According to the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation, also known as Freddie Mac, the average interest rate on a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage in mid-September 2021 was 2.86. Just 10 years earlier, the average rate was 4.09. That's a significant dip, and one that's saving today's homeowners tens of thousands of dollars over the life of their mortgages. Interest rates dipped during the pandemic and have remained low ever since. That's u...
SAN MARCOS – The Palomar College Governing Board held its annual election of officers during an organizational meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 14, 2021. Norma Miyamoto, who represents Trustee Area 5 and served as vice president for 2021, was elected as the new board president. Area 3 Trustee Roberto Rodriguez, the former secretary, was elected board vice president, and Kartik Raju of Area 4 was chosen as the new board secretary. Dr. Star Rivera-Lacey, superintendent/president of Palomar College, was elected secretary to the B...
FALLBROOK – Students are often told that hard work is the path to success. Individuals who have learning disabilities may have to work even harder than their peers to be successful. The Learning Disabilities Association of America says learning disabilities occur due to neurobiological and/or genetic factors that alter the way the brain functions. This can affect one or more cognitive processes related to learning and interfere with various skills, potentially preventing a p...
NOTE: Proof of Vaccination must be presented before entering any local theatre as well as wearing a mask is required throughout all performances. This year's theatre season is starting off slowly. Even so, a few shows are opening this month. North Coast Repertory kicks off with "Desperate Measures" a musical romp based on Shakespeare's' "Measure for Measure" opened Jan. 12, runs through Feb. 27, at 987 Lomas Santa Fe, Solano Beach, 858-481-1055. Scripps Ranch Theatre in Poway...
SAN MARCOS – The Palomar College Governing Board will seek public comment regarding the redistricting of its trustee areas during a series of virtual meetings Saturday, Jan. 29. Following the publication of 2020 Census data, the Palomar Community College District is legally required to adjust the boundaries of its trustee areas to ensure an “reasonably equal” distribution of voters in each district. “This process will allow us to ensure that the district’s Governing Board elections remain fair and our voters in every com...
Fallbrook Music Society proudly presents Solo Due Duo, (Jacopo Giacopuzzi, left, and Konstantin Soukhovetski) in a four-hands piano concert Sunday, Jan. 16 at 2 p.m. in Mission Theater. This concert is free admission. Masks are required to attend this concert. Village News/Courtesy photos...
Frank Brines ARS Master Consulting Rosarian This month I'm going to help you get ready for the major late-winter pruning you should do in late January to late February. (I'll provide details on pruning in my February column.) Temecula Valley Rose Society will host a pruning demonstration Saturday, Jan. 22, at Rose Haven Heritage Garden (30592 Jedediah Smith Road in Temecula), just a few blocks north off Temecula Parkway. You can also check local newspapers and nursery...
FALLBROOK – Kitchens serve as the heart of many homes. Thanks to the popularity of open floor plans, kitchens also tend to be highly visible from nearby spaces, such as family rooms and even main entryways. A messy, cluttered kitchen can be an inefficient eyesore that's visible from various locations in a home. That makes getting organized in the kitchen a worthwhile goal. The following are some tips to help homeowners organize their kitchens. Start with the utensils U...
Madame Monarch butterfly sits outside Panda Express, Wednesday, Jan 5 for a Wings of Change fundraiser. Twenty percent of each order was donated to support the nonprofit's efforts to bring the butterfly back. Village News/Nancy Heins-Glaser photo... Full story
Kim Harris Managing Editor The number of COVID-19 cases over the past week continues to rise in San Diego County, according to data released by the San Diego County Health and Human Services Agency. San Diego County residents are being urged to avoid emergency rooms for COVID-19 testing, amid increases in both hospitalizations and staffing shortages exacerbated by the surge in coronavirus infections. Public health officials are now urging residents to only seek testing for the illness, if necessary, as the number of...
FALLBROOK – Cancer patients are increasingly looking beyond their traditional sources of information – physicians, friends and family – and turning to the internet for information. While the internet is a readily available source of information it can be an overwhelming source of misinformation. A lot of what passes for cancer information on the internet is opinion, salesmanship and testimonials, and is not grounded in careful science. It may take some extra time and effort, but it is important that patients find accur...
Joe Naiman Village News Reporter The Bonsall Unified School District distributed more than 750 covid testing kits Jan. 6 at the Bonsall Community Center. "We received our allocation from the State of California, and we were able to distribute those effectively," said BUSD superintendent Joseph Clevenger. About half a dozen BUSD staff members assisted in the distribution of the kits and in traffic control. "Our average wait time was under two minutes, so it was great,"...
FALLBROOK – Residents living in and around the Fallbrook area can learn about their risk for cardiovascular disease, osteoporosis, diabetes, and other chronic, serious conditions with affordable screenings by Life Line Screening. Community Baptist Church will host this community event Feb. 1. The site is located at 731 S Stage Coach Lane. Screenings can check for: • The level of plaque buildup in arteries, related to risk for cardiovascular disease, stroke and overall vascular health. • HDL and LDL cholesterol levels • Dia... Full story
TEMECULA – Temecula Valley Hospital is currently experiencing a major surge in patients seeking care and testing through the Emergency Department. “Due to the impact of this major surge on hospital operations, we are asking the community to please utilize all local urgent cares and retail pharmacies for non-emergent Covid-19 testing,” said Darlene Wetton, CEO of Temecula Valley Hospital. “The COVID-19 pandemic has created an unprecedented time among our communities and in our healthcare system. Thank you for your assista... Full story
FALLBROOK – The Fallbrook Parkinson's Support Group will resume meeting this month, Friday Jan. 28 at 10 a.m. at the Fallbrook Regional Health & Wellness Center, 1636 E Mission Road, after a brief pause during the 2021 Holiday season. The speaker will be Theresa Geracitano; her presentation will be on "FRHWC – Current Offerings & Future Vision." Geracitano recently joined the staff at Fallbrook Regional Health & Wellness Center as the facility administrator. She has nearly five years of experience working in the Fal... Full story
FALLBROOK – Most people obtain a home through financing. You're probably already familiar with some common types of home loans such as conventional financing through banks and veteran's loans for active and retired military members. Some potential homebuyers who are not able to meet the qualifications for certain loans may look into the Federal Housing Administration loan. What is an FHA loan? Downpayment and closing costs Federal Housing Administration loans make h...
José A. Álvarez County of San Diego Communications Office The county broke ground Jan. 10 on a new 50-unit apartment complex for low-income seniors and older people who are homeless and have a serious mental illness. The Valley Senior Village in downtown Escondido will be an affordable community for adults 62 and older. The complex is being built by the county in partnership with National CORE and San Diego Community Housing Corporation. "Now more than ever, it's very importan...
FALLBROOK – No one is invulnerable to cancer. When it comes to reducing their cancer risk, individuals take many steps, including changing their diets and following recommended timelines for various health screenings. However, one important strategy may never occur to the average person – getting one's home tested for radon. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency reports that radon accounts for roughly 21,000 deaths from lung cancer each year. In fact, radon is the leading c...
FALLBROOK – It's that time of year again; registration for Fallbrook Girls Softball is open for spring 2022. Girls ages 3-14 are eligible to register and the league includes residents of Fallbrook, Rainbow, Bonsall, Pala, De Luz and Camp Pendleton. Families can register online or at walk up registrations happening at Ingold Sports Park 2551 Olive Hill Road on the following days: Saturday, Jan. 22 from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 26 from 6:30-7:30 p.m. Or anytime o...
Joe Naiman Village News Reporter San Luis Rey Training Center fillies swept the first six finishes in the second race Jan. 2 at Santa Anita Park. She's Bulletproof won the six-furlong turf race for 3-year-old California-bred fillies with no previous wins. Madiha finished second, 1 1/4 lengths behind She's Bulletproof and 1 3/4 lengths in front of third-place Exactly Wendy. The fourth-place horse, Youte, trailed Exactly Wendy by half a length at the finish line while finishing...
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