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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Easy Chocolate Fudge - 2 cups (12-oz. package) Nestlé “Toll House¨ Semi-Sweet Chocolate Morsels - 1 can (14 oz.) Nestlé Carnation “Sweetened Condensed Milk - 1 cup chopped walnuts - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract - Line an 8- or 9-inch square baking pan with foil. - Combine the morsels and sweetened condensed milk in a medium, heavy-duty saucepan. Warm over the lowest possible heat, stirring until smooth. Remove from heat; stir in the nuts and vanilla extract. - Spread evenly... Full story
FALLBROOK – A home is the most costly thing many people will ever buy. The process of buying a home can be both exciting and nerve-wracking. One way to make the process of buying a home go more smoothly is to save enough money to put down a substantial down payment. Saving for a down payment on a home is similar to saving for other items, only on a far grander scale. Many financial planners and real estate professionals recommend prospective home buyers put down no less than 2... Full story
The County of San Diego has extended its lease with Fallbrook Air Service, Inc., for 3.71 acres at Fallbrook Community Airpark. Although rain impacts in the neighborhood of Supervisor Ron Roberts delayed his arrival at the Jan. 25 San Diego County Board of Supervisors meeting until after the vote, the other four supervisors voted in favor of the new 20-year lease which will expire Jan. 31, 2037. "I'm happy with it," said Supervisor Bill Horn. "I think they've done a good job." The runway at Fallbrook Community Air Park was...
FALLBROOK – The inaugural “Junior Art of the Avocado” art competition is calling all junior artists in the community to create an “Avocado” masterpiece. "Although the Art of the Avocado competition was always open to all artists – any age, we believe that the younger artists did not want to compete with the adults," said Merrill Everett, president of Fallbrook Propane Gas Company, which sponsors the art competition. "That’s why we created a separate competition.” The junior art competition is open to children in grades kinder...
FALLBROOK – On Thursday, Feb. 16 the Fallbrook Gem and Mineral Society (FGMS) will present Denise Nelson as its guest speaker. A Gemological Institute of America graduate, Nelson is a gemologist and appraiser who has traveled the world investigating sources, history, people and cultures involved in the gem, mineral and jewelry trade. Nelson will speak on, “Poland’s Treasures, Amber and Salt”, sharing her adventures to Poland’s famous Baltic amber sites and the Wieliczka... Full story
The Feb. 9, 2017, edition of the Fallbrook/Bonsall Village News is the publication's 1,000th issue. “We’re so thankful and excited to celebrate 1,000 issues, which have included tens of thousands of local photos, names, stories, advertisements, etc.," said Village News publisher Julie Reeder, who founded the paper in December 1997. "It’s so great to work in Fallbrook and Bonsall, where the residents support subscriptions as well as the advertisers. It’s been our goal to publis... Full story
“One rainy month will not make up for a six-year drought,” pointed out Larry Dick, Metropolitan Water District (MWD) chairman of the Agriculture and Industry Relations Committee, at the first ever Agricultural Water Summit Feb. 3, sponsored by the Rancho California Water District (RCWD). Dick was the guest speaker at the water summit held at South Coast Winery in Temecula Wine Country that brought more than 100 farmers and agricultural business owners to hear about how are...
Determined and not afraid of challenges. The ability to overcome adversity and find a way. These traits of strong individuals were repeatedly referenced Feb. 2 at the Fallbrook Community Center when Max Alperstein, Alexxus Garcia and Jacob Oatman of Fallbrook Union High School and Brianna Duarte of Oasis High School were saluted as the Students of the Month for February. Greg Coppock emceed the recognition breakfast hosted by Fallbrook Student of the Month, a non-profit...
The Fallbrook Public Utility District (FPUD) has applied for a State Revolving Fund (SRF) loan to construct the Santa Margarita Conjunctive Use Project. The official FPUD board action January 23 approved a resolution to the State Water Resources Control Board authorizing FPUD general manager Brian Brady to sign a financing agreement and amendments for the SRF loan as well as other financial documents and pledging net water revenues to repayment of the loan. "The State of California requires that the governing board process... Full story
Three Fallbrook High School students were taken into custody Feb. 3 under the suspicion of having brought a loaded gun to Fallbrook Union High School. Authorities did not release the names of the suspects – a 14-year-old and two 15-year-olds – since they are minors. Sheriff’s deputies were called to the school campus a little after 10 a.m. Friday morning when a student reported seeing a social media post of a student holding a gun in one of the school’s restrooms. The high school district followed shooter protocol and ord... Full story
FALLBROOK – The Fallbrook Citizens’ Crime Prevention Committee will sponsor a free seminar, open to the public, to inform the residents about the latest cyber security, scams, frauds, crime trends, along with current crime statistics. The meeting will be on Wednesday, Feb. 22, 7 to 8:30 p.m.., at the Fallbrook Library community room, 124 S. Mission Rd. The first set of speakers will be Lt. Patrick Gardner, commander, and Jake Kruger, crime prevention specialist, both from the Fallbrook Sheriff Substation. The second spe... Full story
FALLBROOK – Life Pointe Church will bring Lillie Knauls to perform during its Valentine's Banquet, which will be held Sunday, Feb. 12. Knauls is a Gospel music Dove recipient and is known as one of Bill Gaither's Homecoming Friends. In addition, Knauls is a former member of the Edwin Hawkins Singers, known for the song "Oh Happy Day." She has made multiple television appearances and performed in concerts around the world, inspiring millions. The dinner will feature a catered lasagna dinner for singles, couples and friends t...
FALLBROOK – Will Shakespeare, chairman of Fallbrook Land Conservancy (FLC), will speak at the Fallbrook Library, 124 S. Mission Rd. on Wednesday, Feb. 15 starting at 6:30 p.m. His talk is presented by the Fallbrook Climate Action Team. This free presentation will explore how the FLC acquires and manages preserves and conservation easements, working with landowners, developers, Camp Pendleton and other government agencies. The talk will cover how the protection of adequate o... Full story
Donald Thomas Desborough passed away quietly on Jan. 22, 2017. He was loved and surrounded by his loving wife and family in his own home and under the care of Elizabeth Hospice's excellent caregivers. Donald had been ill for one year battling congestive heart failure and many other health complications. Donald was born in London, England May 26, 1930, educated at London University in electronic engineering, and joined Her Majesty's Royal Air Force "Y" service. On finishing...
We are two of your constituents. We’ve lived in San Diego County for our entire life. In the face of the monstrous injustices we are seeing perpetrated at the highest levels of government, we ask that you take a moment and reflect on the human cost of supporting the President’s actions. Please speak out against the horrific ban on immigration from Iraq, Syria, Iran, Libya, Somalia, Sudan, and Yemen – no terrorist actions have ever been taken on U.S. soil by nationals from these countries, and families of innocent peopl...
I love dogs as much as anyone, but I don't let mine run free pooping on your front yards, as many are doing on the (old Fallbrook Golf Club) golf course while it is under construction. The No Trespassing signs are up, and still some people apparently cannot read. It is not your property! Go to the dog park and let the Works (Jade and Julie) do what they have to do with construction. He (Jade) will be giving a gift to the community when completed, don't have him take back the area we will all be able to enjoy just because you...
Counties all across California are acting swiftly and decisively to accelerate their transition to clean energy. On Feb. 15, the San Diego County Board of Supervisors will have an opportunity to make the right choice for our environment and our local economy by voting to move ahead with a Community Choice Energy Feasibility Study. Community Choice Energy is a tool that is increasingly gaining favor in the statewide effort to increase energy independence while slashing our carbon footprint. It works by allowing government to...
Assemblymember Marie Waldron AD-75 (R) My Assembly Bill 182, the Heroin and Opioid Public Education (HOPE) Act, will combat the growth of heroin and opioid abuse throughout California. Heroin, a cheaper equivalent to opioids, has become widely available, and California is now ground zero in this escalating epidemic. Heroin use has increased in all age groups and all income levels. Use of the drug has more than doubled for young adults ages 18-25 in recent years. Opioid-related deaths, including prescription medication, have...
FALLBROOK – A group of Fallbrook residents in U.S. House District 50 met on Jan. 31 with Rick Terrazas, District Chief of Staff for Congressman Duncan Hunter (CA-50), at Congressman Hunter’s Temecula office, to ask for a face-to-face meeting with the Congressman to sound out his stance on several high-profile national issues. These include the proposed wall at the Mexican-U.S. border, the proposed Republican replacement of the Affordable Care Act, and the President’s recen... Full story
Taylor Dominick Writer/Intern On Jan. 26, Bonsall High School’s boys’ basketball team played Bayfront Charter High School. The game was spirited, but ultimately, the Legionnaires lost 56-42. When asked about the game, sophomore Legionnaire Gunnar Streich said, “Our team played hard and with a lot of heart. We may have lost, but it happens and we kept our heads up.” The mood of the Legionnaires was amplified by the first performance of the Legionnaire dance team along the sid...
FALLBROOK – Silvergate is proud to announce it has been selected as one of the 2017 Best of Assisted Living Award Winners on SeniorAdvisor.com, the largest ratings and reviews site for senior care and services in North America. SeniorAdvisor.com's Best of 2017 Award Winners represent the best of the best in senior living providers based on online reviews written by seniors and their families. This exclusive designation honors the top 1 percent of providers across the country. The annual Best of Award tabulates more than 130,0... Full story
FALLBROOK – The Fallbrook Chorale is starting to rehearse for this year's spring program and concerts. The Chorale, under the direction of Danny Lang and accompanists Jean Dixon and Patti Lang, encourage anyone who is looking for a fun and enjoyable way to give back to the community and loves to sing to join them as they start this season of concerts. Rehearsals will begin Tuesday, Feb. 21, and take place every Tuesday from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Community Baptist Church, 731 S Stage Coach Lane in Fallbrook (the corner of R... Full story
Gig Conaughton County of San Diego Communications Office You’re driving down a county road and you see a pothole, a flooded culvert, or a damaged street sign. Or you’ve been overcharged by a faulty price-scanner, see a business pumping out smog, notice a building slimed with graffiti or an abandoned junker car sitting at the corner. But you’re in a hurry. You don’t have time to figure out who to call or email for help. No worries! Just use the County of San Diego’s free “Tell Us Now!” app. Snap a quick picture and add some...
Scott McGillivray Special to the Village News Although millions of homes are remodeled in America each year, it's surprising that few homeowners realize the importance of remodeling with fire safety in mind. While smoke alarms and fire extinguishers are foremost in one's mind, do you know how you can improve passive fire protection in your home? Passive fire safety installations do not alert you to, or react to, the presence of fire in your home. This type of fire precaution...
LOS ANGELES – The American Red Cross urgently needs blood donors to make an appointment to give this winter so that patients can continue to receive lifesaving treatments. Blood donations are needed now to maintain a sufficient blood supply for patients in need. To make an appointment to give blood, download the Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit redcrossblood.org or call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767). All those who come to donate through Feb. 26 are eligible to receive a $5 Amazon.com gift card via email for making blood a...
