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Articles from the February 17, 2018 edition


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  • Pallinger sworn in as Planning Commission chair

    Joe Naiman, Village News Correspondent|Updated Feb 16, 2018

    Bonsall resident David Pallinger was sworn in as the chair of the county's Planning Commission for 2018. Darren Gretler, who is the chief of staff for County Supervisor Bill Horn, swore Pallinger into his position at the start of the Feb. 9 Planning Commission meeting. "It's my pleasure and privilege to serve the public and the citizens of District 5. We have some big projects coming up this year," Pallinger said. The Planning Commission consists of seven members. The county supervisors from the Second District and Fifth...

  • Season finale of 'This is Us' relays critical home fire safety messages

    Updated Feb 16, 2018

    QUINCY, Mass. – Over the past few weeks, the NBC television show, “This is Us,” has effectively dramatized home fire missteps that can have deadly consequences. The National Fire Protection Association said these dramatizations turned a spotlight on fire safety, a topic many think little about until it’s too late. “‘This is Us’ showed viewers how characters’ actions and oversights led to tragedy and provides a powerful opportunity to talk about what can be done to prevent fire fatalities in real life,” Lorraine Carli, N...

  • Free tax preparation and filing service offered for seniors

    Updated Feb 16, 2018

    FALLBROOK – Federal and California tax preparation is again being offered at the Fallbrook Senior Center this year, through the first week in April. Volunteer AARP- and IRS-trained tax preparers will be available Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays by appointment only. Residents must call (760) 728-4498 to schedule an appointment. Participants need to bring in a photo ID, a copy of last year’s tax return, all W2 forms, all 1099 forms and Social Security cards for all household members. If filing jointly, both taxpayers mus...

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    Dance team's holds "Dancing with the Athletes" for a fundraiser

    Natalie Weber, Writer - Intern|Updated Feb 16, 2018

    On Friday, Feb. 9, Fallbrook High School's dance team held its inaugural "Dancing with the Athletes" fundraiser. The dance competition enlisted the entire dance team and their selected athlete dance partners to choreograph, practice, and perform dances of their own on the night of the show. Dance team senior Hayley Lawson said, "We were looking for a different, fun fundraiser and we took major inspiration from 'Dancing with the Stars'." Such inspiration from the hit...

  • Sun Upper at the Santa Margarita Preserve was a hit

    Updated Feb 16, 2018

    FALLBROOK - The Fallbrook Trails Council in partnership with Michelle Verdugo, nutrition consultant and owner of The Organic Suite, held the February 8 Sun Upper at the Santa Margarita Preserve trailhead. There was a great turnout in support of the early morning event from Fallbrook Chamber of Commerce and community members. Verdugo and the Fallbrook Trails Council intended to bring awareness to the beautiful hiking, walking and equestrian trails in the Fallbrook area, along...

  • RMWD approves updated Warner Ranch supply assessment

    Joe Naiman, Village News Correspondent|Updated Feb 16, 2018

    The Rainbow Municipal Water District approved an updated water supply assessment for the proposed Warner Ranch development. The Rainbow board voted 5-0, Dec. 5, to determine that the district has sufficient long-term supplies to serve the planned development along state Route 76 approximately 5 miles east of Interstate 15. The developer can use the water supply assessment to indicate to the county of San Diego, which has the discretion over subdivision maps and other land use policies that sufficient water is available for...

  • CIF state action imposes sit-out policy

    Joe Naiman, Village News Correspondent|Updated Feb 16, 2018

    Although the CIF San Diego Section's Board of Managers chose not to adopt its own policy on a sit-out period for international students who are not in an approved exchange program and are not living with a parent or guardian, the CIF State Federated Council adopted such a policy Feb. 2. The CIF state action revises the bylaws so that an international student who is not in an approved exchange program and who transfers to a California school without a valid change in residence cannot play varsity competition for a year after...

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    Martin well-respected throughout community

    Joe Naiman, Village News Correspondent|Updated Feb 16, 2018

    Saturday's celebration of life for Dode Martin will bring together those who knew him from his racing activity and those who knew him through his community activities. Martin, who was 92 when he passed away Feb. 1, had lived in Fallbrook most of his life but was nationally-known for his drag racing cars. In many cases those who knew Martin from drag racing and later moved to Fallbrook would know Martin for what he did beyond his automotive interests. "The community lost a grea...

  • Planning Commission approves AT&T facility on Via Maria Elena

    Updated Feb 16, 2018

    The county's Planning Commission approved a Major Use Permit for a wireless communications facility in the 30300 block of Via Maria Elena. The Planning Commission's 5-0 vote Feb. 9, with Michael Beck and Doug Barnhart absent, allows AT&T to construct and operate a facility which utilizes a 30-foot false broadleaf tree and a concrete masonry unit enclosure for mechanical equipment. "We have a mandate to make sure that emergency situations are covered by all carriers," said Planning Commissioner Bryan Woods. The decision was no...