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Articles from the February 17, 2017 edition


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  • Rainwater: Catch it, San Diego!

    Updated Feb 17, 2017

    SAN DIEGO – The County of San Diego Watershed Protection Program is encouraging residents to save water by teaming up with Solana Center for Environmental Innovation to offer discounted rain barrels. Recently, the San Diego region has received some much-needed rain. However, a few weeks of rain doesn't make up for four years of historic drought. The discounted rain barrels are available to pre-order online and cost $90. There is a $35 rebate which would bring the price to o...

  • San Diego County Fire increases staffing for expected rains

    Updated Feb 17, 2017

    EL CAJON – With the arrival of another powerful winter storm on Friday, Feb. 17, San Diego County Fire (SDCF) is once again taking steps to ensure an aggressive response to weather related incidents. Although rain is the focus of this week’s storm, high winds are also expected and could potentially bring the threat of downed trees. Beginning today, SDCF and CAL FIRE will staff two swift water rescue teams with one staging in the north county and the other at CAL FIRE headquarters in Rancho San Diego. Both resources will be st...

  • North San Diego County real estate begins 2017 on several positive notes 

    Updated Feb 17, 2017

    FALLBROOK – January real estate activity launched the new year with several positive indicators that foretell of a good 2017 ahead in two prime North San Diego County markets, Jerry Kalman, a realtor® with HomeSmart Legends in Fallbrook, reported Feb. 6. “Despite the normally low level of activity at the beginning of any year, Fallbrook and Bonsall posted year-over-year gains in properties sold and average prices as well as a notable improvement in days on the market,” Kalman...

  • Felon involved in woman’s abduction sentenced

    Updated Feb 17, 2017

    MURRIETA – An ex-convict who took a Menifee woman from her home at gunpoint to collect on a debt was sentenced on Feb. 10 to two years in state prison. Fallbrook resident Jesse Martin Aaron, 32, pleaded guilty in October to assault with a firearm in connection with the Aug. 9 abduction. In exchange for his admission, kidnapping to commit robbery and burglary charges against Aaron were dismissed. Riverside County Superior Court Judge Elaine Kiefer certified the terms of his plea agreement with the District Attorney’s Off...

  • Steen named to honors list at USD

    Updated Feb 17, 2017

    SAN DIEGO – Fallbrook resident Aimee E. Steen has earned the distinction of First Honors as a result of her academic performance during the 2016 fall semester at the University of San Diego's College of Arts and Sciences. This recognition is given to all full-time undergraduate students who earn a grade point average of 3.65 or higher. A 2014 graduate of Fallbrook High School, Steen is a member of the class of 2018 at USD. She is majoring in behavioral neuroscience with a m... Full story

  • 9 to 5 – The Musical

    Updated Feb 17, 2017

    Elizabeth Youngman-Westphal Special to the Village News Built in 1912, the elaborately beautiful Spreckels Theatre in downtown San Diego is the home to San Diego Musical Theatre (SDMT). Kicking off its 10th season, SDMT hosts the outrageously funny, musical comedy production of "9 to 5 – The Musical". An original film from 1980 starring Dolly Parton, Jane Fonda and Lilly Tomlin, the stage adaptation premiered in Los Angeles in 2008 and went on to win awards on Broadway in 2...

  • FBA begins work on South Mission median landscaping

    Updated Feb 17, 2017

    FALLBROOK – While Fallbrook Beautification Alliance (FBA) members will miss seeing fellow volunteer Pat McDougal tending to the South Mission medians, after nine years of service, it was time for her to move on. Her hard work will be remembered as it set the bar for all future efforts. The FBA is, however, proud to report that Robert Oldfield of Landscape One has taken on the responsibility of renovating and then maintaining these medians, which welcome both visitors and resid...

  • Avocados: An appropriate food choice during American Heart Month

    Updated Feb 17, 2017

    MISSION VIEJO – February is American Heart Month – a critical time to raise awareness about the importance of heart health and the harmful consequences if ignored. The Hass Avocado Board (HAB), as part of its four-year collaboration, is teaming up with the American Heart Association during American Heart Month to encourage Americans to consume the daily recommended servings of fruits and vegetables. As part of its American Heart Month support, HAB, via its Love One Today® prog...

  • Cordes to be inducted into SHAPE America’s Hall of Fame

    Updated Feb 17, 2017

    RESTON, VA. – SHAPE America (Society of Health and Physical Educators) announced Feb. 8 that Fallbrook resident Kathleen Cordes, professor emerita, chair at Whittier and Miramar colleges and honors director of the San Diego Community College District, will be inducted into the organization’s Hall of Fame on Friday, March 17, during its 132nd National Convention & Expo in Boston. Joining Cordes for Hall of Fame induction will be Christine Brennan, national sports columnist for...

  • Club Paradise Fitness – keeping Fallbrook fit since 1993

    Updated Feb 17, 2017

    Club Paradise Fitness has been part of the Fallbrook community since 1993 and owner Brian Hanson, who purchased the gym in 2000, couldn't be prouder of that fact. "We have been keeping Fallbrook fit for more than 23 years," said Hanson of the family-friendly gym located at 1371 South Mission Road. "We try to make it fun. We want you to engage with your friends here." Tim Marks, manager of Club Paradise Fitness, said the gym's longevity is a testament to the fine customer... Full story