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Articles from the February 23, 2023 edition


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  • Wave on Wave is accepting new clients

    Updated Mar 1, 2023

    BONSALL – Wave on Wave Salon is a salon owned by husband and wife Jess and Lexi Etchemendy. It opened April 2021 in Bonsall's River Village Plaza. The salon is located at 5256 S. Mission Road, Unit 705. Clients can get a range of services at Wave on Wave Salon including haircuts, coloring, styling, and treatments, in a peaceful and welcoming environment. Jess and Lexi believe self-care is essential for a healthy lifestyle. The stylists at Wave on Wave Salon are experts who w... Full story

  • Worker of the Week prepares poke bowls

    Updated Mar 1, 2023

    Kade Ash a line preparer and cashier at Poki Poki & Dragonitea located at 1057A S. Main Ave. They serve Japanese and Hawaiian food. The Poki Poki has been in operation since Feb. 4. They’ve had a non-stop flow of customers since the doors opened. Village News/David Landry photo... Full story

  • Library High School celebrates Class of 2023

    Updated Mar 1, 2023

    Katie Cadiao County of San Diego Communications Office More than two dozen San Diegans donned their caps and gowns Saturday, Jan. 28, to accept their high school diplomas. They recently completed the Library High School program and earned their degree entirely online. Started in 2016, the Library High School program has graduated 131 San Diegans. The program is free and open to San Diego County residents who are at least 19 years old. Library High School is nationally...

  • Theatre Talk: Rock'n'Roll Bliss

    Updated Mar 1, 2023

    Elizabeth Youngman-Westphal Special to The Village News Well, snap my garters and call me Rita! Rock'n'roll is back! At least, the best songs from the 1960's performed by the girls of rock. From Tina to Aretha and all the divas in between, "R*E*S*P*E*C*T" has set a high bar for this season. Extended again, this 90-minute non-stop rock'n'roll tribute flew by as Angela Chatelain Avila, Caitie Grady, Rebecca Jade, Janaya Mahealani Jones, Sidney Joyner and Joy Yandell... Full story

  • Therapy animals support, educate and motivate D'Vine Path students

    Updated Feb 27, 2023

    FALLBROOK – In February 2022, D'Vine Path had the opportunity to expand and purchased an eight acre property on Morro Hills Road. This expansion has allowed the program to evolve and develop new ways to educate the students. This new space also allowed the program to invest in therapy animals including one African Sulcata tortoise, one Holland lop rabbit and three miniature Mediterranean donkeys. According to D'Vine Path Operations Director Canece Huber, the relocation a...

  • Violinist performs in downtown Fallbrook

    Updated Feb 27, 2023

    Dorothy Barth plays her violin in Vince Ross Village Square, to entertain visitors to downtown Fallbrook. A local resident, Barth was born in Amsterdam, met her first violin at age 5 and earned her music degree from Stanford University at age 20. A Fallbrook resident, she has many years experience performing throughout California. Village News photo... Full story

  • Kicking It: A Month in Paris Series – Day 1: Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2012

    Updated Feb 22, 2023

    Elizabeth Youngman-Westphal Special to The Village News Some weeks ago, I came across my travel box filled with mementoes. In it was the journal I kept while on our favorite trip of all times. And here it is because I will no doubt go down in history as the world’s best salesmen. What makes me the GOAT (greatest of all time) in the history of sales is in the Spring of 2012, I finally convinced my leery husband that we should spend a month in Paris. Just the same, even after he agreed to “think about it,” he wouldn’t commit... Full story

  • Review of all things Real Estate: Thoughts from 3 different eonomists

    Bob Hillery, CR Properties|Updated Feb 22, 2023

    At our local area marketing meeting Wednesday morning, it was disclosed that there were an equal number of homes pending as there were active listings; this means there is a paltry one-month supply of homes on the market. In a healthy market we’d see 4-6 months’ supply on the market. With this statistic in mind, any hope of meaningful price reductions appears unlikely; this kind of imbalance exerts upward pressure on prices. Which defies what we have been hearing from nat... Full story

  • Warriors one goal short in CIF girls water polo quarterfinal

    Updated Feb 22, 2023

    Joe Naiman Village News Reporter The 2022-23 Fallbrook High School girls water polo season ended Feb. 11 when the Warriors lost a 10-9 match against San Marcos in the CIF Division II quarterfinals. Fallbrook, which had advanced to the quarterfinals with a come-from-behind victory over Ramona in the first-round match Feb. 9, finished the season with a 14-11 overall record. The Warriors were 4-1 in Avocado League play and shared the league championship. The Feb. 4 CIF playoff seeding and selection meeting gave Fallbrook the...

  • Brockson qualifies for state tournament

    Updated Feb 22, 2023

    Joe Naiman Village News Reporter Fallbrook High School junior Nic Brockson qualified for the CIF state wrestling tournament. The top four wrestlers in each weight class at the CIF San Diego Section’s all-division masters tournament Feb. 17-18 at Mission Hills High School qualified for the state tournament. Brockson placed fourth in the 115-pound bracket. “We’re very proud of him,” said Fallbrook head coach Tom Brockson. The masters tournament included the top seven in each weight class from the Division II tournament Feb. 11...

  • Warriors one point away from girls soccer league championship

    Updated Feb 22, 2023

    Joe Naiman Village News Reporter League standings for high school soccer are based on two points for a win and one for a tie. Fallbrook High School’s girls soccer team finished second in the Valley League standings one point behind league champion Valley Center. Fallbrook posted a 3-0-5 league record. Valley Center was 5-1-2. The two teams tied in both of their league games against each other. “I’m very proud for what they did,” said Fallbrook coach Nico Guerra. “Overall, I think they did really well.” Valley Center’s only le...

  • Pala Casino presents Kansas on March 24

    Updated Feb 22, 2023

    PALA – Pala Casino Spa Resort is excited to present legendary classic rock band Kansas Friday, March 24, performing live indoors at the Events Center. The show will start at 8 p.m. With a career spanning five decades, Kansas has firmly established itself as one of America's iconic classic rock bands. This "garage band" from Topeka released their debut album in 1974 after being discovered by Wally Gold, who worked for Don Kirshner, and they have gone on to sell more than 30 mil... Full story

  • Pala Casino establishes strategic partnership with NASCAR and RFK Racing

    Updated Feb 22, 2023

    PALA – The upcoming Pala Casino 400 NASCAR Cup Series race on Feb. 26 in Fontana, California, kicks off a new partnership between Pala Casino, NASCAR, and RFK Racing. “We thank NASCAR for their warm embrace of Pala Casino as the Title Sponsor of this NASCAR Cup Series race, The Pala Casino 400,” said Fred Buro, CEO of Pala Casino at a recent press conference. “Casinos and racing have a lot in common: action,” said Buro. “Pala Casino has spinning ‘reels’ and NASCAR has spinning ‘wheels’ – they both spin fast, the experience at... Full story

  • Bohemian Queen to perform at the Old Town Temecula Theater February 23

    Updated Feb 22, 2023

    TEMECULA – All-Star Tribute Band Bohemian Queen, featuring frontman Paulie Z (Sweet, ZO2, Z Rock, Ultimate Jam Night), has announced that they will be performing at the Old Town Temecula Community Theater Feb. 23 at 7:30 p.m. Hailed As "The World's Most Passionate Queen Tribute" with their high-energy performances and authentic aesthetic, BQ features a "who's who" of musicians including guitarist Steve Zukowsky (Sheer Heart Attack, Led Zepagain, Dog 'n Butterfly), b... Full story

  • Considerations for retirees thinking of working part time

    Updated Feb 22, 2023

    Retirement is an opportunity to wave goodbye to the daily grind. Retirees may focus on rest and relaxation, and many make travel a major component of their lifestyle. According to a 2022 Gallup poll, Americans expect to retire at an average age of 66, up from 62 in 2022. However, most do not hold out that long; the average actual retirement age is 61. Canada used to have a mandatory retirement age of 65, but that mandate was overturned in 2009. Today, the average retirement...

  • Las Patronas awards major grant to Feeding San Diego

    Updated Feb 22, 2023

    SAN DIEGO – Feeding San Diego is honored to be the recipient of a major grant from local philanthropic organization Las Patronas. The funds, which total $95,182, will be used to help purchase a new box truck that will transport food across San Diego County, including to rural areas, and provide food assistance in remote areas from Descanso to Santa Ysabel. Feeding San Diego is one of seven non-profits selected to receive critical funding, and is the recipient of one of the largest single major grants in the history of Las P...

  • Sheriff's Log

    Updated Feb 22, 2023

    Feb. 8 7300 blk W. Lilac Rd. Sex crime against a child - Child abuse incident 200 blk W. Aviation Rd. Armed robbery 35100 blk Bergamot Cove Grand theft - From building Feb. 9 2400 blk Lookout Mtn. Rd. Fraud - Elder abuse incident 500 blk Ammunition Rd. Petty theft - From vehicle 4000 blk S. Mission Rd. Under the influence drugs/alcohol - Arrest made for obstruct/resist peace officer or emergency medical technician and disorderly conduct 1600 blk S. Mission Rd. Suspicious person - Burglary - Commercial - 2 arrests made -... Full story

  • Art grant program accepting applications in San Diego/Imperial counties

    Updated Feb 22, 2023

    SAN DIEGO (CNS) – A grant program for artists and cultural practitioners through the city of San Diego and regional partners went live Feb. 15. The program is funded through a $4.75 million California Creative Corps grant from the California Arts Council, and will grant recipients funds to “develop artistic content and carry out public campaigns that increase regional awareness of issues impacting San Diego and Imperial counties, including public health, energy and water conservation, climate mitigation, civic engagement and...

  • Sheriff's Wellness Unit to promote wellness resources to its employees

    Updated Feb 22, 2023

    SAN DIEGO – It is more important than ever to support the health and wellness of all Sheriff employees. That support will help the San Diego County Sheriff's Department retain employees who are better able to care for their families and serve our communities. The Sheriff's Department has always had wellness programs that include peer support, a Chaplaincy program and a contract with the Counseling Team International, as well as a risk management and medical liaison units. The addition of a wellness team which will c...

  • Free dental clinics to Give Kids a Smile March 25

    Updated Feb 22, 2023

    Gig Conaughton County of San Diego Communications Office There's nothing better than seeing a smile on a child's face – especially a healthy smile. Children from the ages of 1 to 18 can get preventive dental services at no cost, including visual exams, fluoride treatments and dental sealants, at area clinics Saturday, March 4 as part of the "Give Kids a Smile" program. Parents can call immediately to make appointments at the clinics listed below to get free visual exams, fluor...

  • TrueCare™ adds pediatric dental clinic for North County communities

    Updated Feb 22, 2023

    OCEANSIDE – TrueCare™ has opened a new pediatric dental clinic in Oceanside to serve the communities of North County. Located at the community health center’s Mission Mesa campus, Suite 100, at 2210 Mesa Drive, the pediatric dental site provides quality care to children of all ages in a kid-friendly environment. TrueCare’s new pediatric dental program delivers preventive, maintenance, and restorative dental health care. Treatments include routine exams and cleanings, cavity fillings, extractions, fluoride treatments, sealants...

  • Temecula Valley Hospital achieves national certification as a gluten-free food service facility

    Updated Feb 22, 2023

    TEMECULA – Temecula Valley Hospital has achieved its certification as a Gluten-Free Food Service program, making it the first hospital in California to achieve this status. The TVH nutrition team met the rigorous standards and expectations for safety required to achieve this honor. The team is proud to serve delicious meals for any diet preference on a daily basis and this designation demonstrates their commitment to provide quality food for patients and the community The G...

  • Why are my electric and gas bills so high?

    Updated Feb 22, 2023

    Supervisor Jim Desmond 5th District That's a question I've been asking myself and a frequent question my office has received. I'm asking the same questions, and it appears the answers aren't simple, but there needs to be a solution. As trending federal government and state energy policies are focused on switching energy sources, like taking nuclear power plants offline and reducing fossil fuel options and replacing them with cleaner, renewable energy, a chasm has grown. It is simple supply and demand, there is not enough... Full story

  • Missing indigenous people

    Updated Feb 22, 2023

    Assemblymember Marie Waldron 75th District San Diego County has more tribal governments than any other county in the nation. Since these communities are all located within the 75th Assembly District, tribal issues are very important to me, especially regarding their safety and prosperity. With approximately 110 federally recognized tribes, California is home to more Native American and Alaska Native people than any other state. Four in five Native American and Alaska Native women have experienced violence in their lifetime, a... Full story

  • Stop Sexually Violent Predators

    Updated Feb 22, 2023

    Senator Brian W. Jones 40th District For too long, the state has been releasing dangerous Sexually Violent Predators (SVPs) into our neighborhoods. The Newsom Administration hands over authority and oversight of SVPs to East-Coast based contractor Liberty Healthcare. Liberty Healthcare sneaks into unsuspecting communities up and down California and employs a disturbing placement strategy known as “Hide the Predator,” in which full details of where they are leasing homes for sexually violent predators are kept secret from nei... Full story

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