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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Lucette Moramarco Associate Editor Long-time local realtors Ken Follis and Sharon Robinson joined forces a year ago at Robinson Group Compass to have a banner year in the real estate market, selling $80,000,000 in 2021. Follis has worked in real estate since 1980; Robinson started her career in 2002 and the two previously worked together at Windemere in Fallbrook. When Follis asked to join her group, Robinson said, "I knew it would be a blessing." While the Robinson Group was... Full story
SAN DIEGO (CNS) - County supervisors voted unanimously today to develop plans to address potential Sheriff's Department staffing shortages. As requested in a letter by Supervisors Joel Anderson and Jim Desmond, the board directed Helen Robbins-Meyer, chief administrative officer, to return within 180 days with updates and recommendations. A combination of issues has added to the shortage of officers according to Supervisor Desmond's Communications Director Miles Himmel, "The COVID-19 vaccination requirement resulted in 160...
SACRAMENTO – Amid the national surge in COVID-19 cases driven by the Omicron variant, Governor Gavin Newsom today signed an executive order to provide staffing flexibility for schools to support continued safe, in-person instruction for students. “Schools nationwide returning from winter break are experiencing short-term staffing shortages that are putting a strain on operations,” said Governor Newsom. “We’re working closely with local education officials to cut red tape to allow qualified substitute teachers to help main...
Gig Conaughton County of San Diego Communications Office The San Diego County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously Tuesday, Jan. 11, to select Supervisor Nathan Fletcher to serve as chair of the board for the second consecutive year. Fletcher thanked his fellow supervisors, and San Diegans for their trust and for their toughness in working through the challenging times of the pandemic and economic hardship. Fletcher added that he was inspired by County employees who “get up every single day with the sole purpose of s...
FALLBROOK – Professionals typically look forward to retirement and the freedom that comes with it. The notion that commuting and deadlines will one day be a distant memory is enough to make anyone excited for retirement. But when the day to leave the daily grind behind arrives, many retirees admit to feeling a little anxiety about how they're going to find structure. Retirement is a big transition, and Robert Delamontagne, PhD, author of the 2011 book "The Retiring Mind: H...
FALLBROOK – Legacy Endowment Foundation has been a faithful partner for over two decades to many of the nonprofits in the Village of Fallbrook. At Legacy's annual grant awards dinner in November, the Fallbrook Senior Center was the recipient of a generous award to help subsidize its two meal programs. The senior center is grateful for the continued partnership with Legacy Endowment in the fight against food insecurity and appreciates Legacy's ongoing support of the seniors i...
City News Service The number of influenza cases in San Diego County is below average this season, which public health officials at least partly attributed to COVID-19 measures such as social distancing and face coverings. The county Health and Human Services Agency reported 139 lab-confirmed flu cases for the week ending Saturday, a decrease from the previous week’s 185. “We’re seeing record numbers of COVID-19 infections in our community right now, and you don't want to get the flu and COVID at the same time,” Dr. Cameron...
Dr. Scott Edmonds Special to the Village News With the persistent spread of the virus that causes COVID-19 in California and nationwide, some traditionally in-person activities – work, school and social interactions – will likely remain remote more often than usual for the foreseeable future. As a result, the use of digital devices has surged significantly, with Americans logging an average of 13 hours per day watching screens. That compares to between seven and 10 hours per day before the COVID-19 pandemic started, with the...
PALA – Pala Casino Spa Resort is excited to announce free COVID-19 testing will be available for Pala Team members, as well as the general public starting Tuesday, Jan. 25. All tests will be administered at the testing facility located adjacent to the Pala RV Resort. The testing facility will be open on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. each day. Appointments are not needed, but pre-registration is required. Pre-registration can be completed at https://bit.ly/FreeCovidTestPala. Results are a...
Rick Monroe Special to the Village News Trustees of the Fallbrook Union High School District voted at their Jan. 10 meeting to terminate their previous agreement dated Sept. 28 with Johnson Controls, Inc. for solar panels to be built on the senior parking lot at Fallbrook High School. The district and JCI did not agree on JCI's construction proposal within 10 business days from district's receipt of the Construction Proposal, such that the proposal was deemed withdrawn and of...
Joe Naiman Village News Reporter The Vallecitos School District increased the compensation paid to board members for attending meetings. A 5-0 school board vote Jan. 11 approved the increase from $110 to $115. The compensation is per month rather than per meeting, so if more than one school board meeting is held in a month the board members will still only be compensated $115. “Our district has a very modest compensation for our board,” said Vallecitos School District Business Manager Linda Miller. The district has a pol... Full story
What appears to be a single-vehicle accident occurred Tuesday, Jan. 25, at about 6 pm on the northbound 395 just south of Fallbrook. A sedan took out a utility pole affecting traffic until SDG&E was able to clear the road and repair the pole. It is unknown if there were any injuries.... Full story
SAN DIEGO -A lawsuit has been filed against the National Football League alleging that the league and officials with the Chargers violated NFL relocation policies when team owners approved the Chargers' move from San Diego to Los Angeles. The suit was filed by former San Diego City Attorney Michael Aguirre and former San Diego Chief Deputy City Attorney Maria Severson on behalf of San Diego resident Ruth Henricks. The league, all NFL team owners and the city of San Diego are named as defendants. According to the suit, a...
The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) said Monday that it was deploying fighter jets and aircraft carriers to Eastern Europe as Russia prepares to launch a military invasion into Ukraine. “NATO Allies are putting forces on standby and sending additional ships and fighter jets to NATO deployments in eastern Europe, reinforcing Allied deterrence and defense as Russia continues its military build-up in and around Ukraine,” the alliance said in a statement. Specifics surrounding how many ships and jets would be sent rem... Full story
North County Fire with assistance from CalFire and San Diego Fire responded to an RV Fire at 39710 DeLuz Rd in DeLuz. The structure was a total loss but there were no injuries, according to NCFPD PIO John Choi, and minimal extension into the surrounding vegetation. PIO Choi noted that with the wind today it was fortunate that it didn't get out of hand.... Full story
NORCO - A memorial honoring the 11 United States Marines and two other service members killed in the terrorist bombing at Kabul Airport in Afghanistan last August is slated to be unveiled during a ceremony today in Norco. The ``Memorial for the Fallen 13'' will be on display permanently along the perimeter of the Norco Country Center at 960 Sixth St. The official unveiling is set for 1 p.m. and will be attended by several Marines who served alongside the fallen, as well as... Full story
SAN DIEGO - San Diego County's unemployment rate decreased to 4.2% in December, down from a revised 4.6% in November and below the year-ago estimate of 8%, according to figures released today by the state Employment Development Department. This compares with an unadjusted unemployment rate of 5% for California -- which decreased from 5.4% in November -- and 3.7% for the nation - - down from November's 3.9% -- during the same period. Between November and December, nonfarm employment decreased by 1,200, from 1,458,300 to 1,457,... Full story
FALLBROOK – Fallbrook Climate Action Team will host a talk about watersheds and droughts Tuesday, Jan. 25 at 6:30 p.m. on Zoom. The speaker is Deirdre Des Jardins who is a physicist and independent analyst of California water. Des Jardins advocates for climate adaptation policies that protect vulnerable populations and ecosystems. She will talk about water issues in California and San Diego County. FCAT presents monthly (except December) presentations about climate change a... Full story
FALLBROOK – Bark in the Park, a dog festival, will be held at Live Oak County Park Saturday, March 19, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Residents can bring the whole family (especially the furry four-footed ones) for a day of fun to help raise funds for Live Oak Dog Park. There will be a community dog walk, super fun contests, pet-related booths, drool worthy food vendors, pawsome demonstrations, raffle prizes and so much more. For more details, visit www.fallbrookdogpark.com. S... Full story
FALLBROOK – AARP's tax-aide program is sending its IRS-certified volunteer income tax preparers to Fallbrook to do free tax return preparation for low and middle-income taxpayers with extra assistance for seniors. This service includes personal federal and state returns of a non-complex nature. Appointments will be held at the Fallbrook Senior Center, 399 Heald Lane; call 760-728-4498 for an appointment. These appointments will start the second week of February, exact dates and times to be determined. Appointments will be s... Full story
FALLBROOK – The North County Fire Protection District is holding an open forum on Jan. 26. Residents are encouraged to attend and discuss plans on how to improve the way NCFPD serves the community. Due to Covid concerns, this meeting has been changed from an in-person meeting to a virtual (Zoom) meeting, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. To join the Zoom meeting go to https://zoom.us/j/93238511761. North County Fire would also like residents to take part in a community survey to help the district gain insight into the opinions and n... Full story
