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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FALLBROOK – The members of Charles E. Swisher VFW Post 1924 have been recognized by both the VFW National Organization and the VFW Department of California for their work during the 2020-2021 VFW year. The Post earned All-American honors for the first time ever from the national organization as well as All-State honors for the second time (2016-2017) ever from the VFW Department of California. "Every year the National and State Commanders put out the criteria to attain t...
FALLBROOK – “Hard work pays off.” That’s the motto of the Fallbrook Pop Warner Youth Football and Cheer program. For more than 60 years, Fallbrook’s Pop Warner league has inspired thousands of kids to become better athletes, students and members of society. When the pandemic first hit, most youth sports leagues were not immune from the shutdowns that soon followed. In addition to schools and businesses, youth sports organizations were also forced to suspend their programs. Sadly, calling off the entire 2020 season caused ma...
Joe Naiman Village News Reporter Had Bonsall High School’s soccer team defeated High Tech Mesa in those two teams’ Feb. 8 match in Bonsall, the Legionnaires would have won the Pioneer League championship. A 2-0 High Tech Mesa victory gave the Thunder a 5-0-1 final league record and the league championship while Bonsall settled for a 4-1-1 league record and second place. Bonsall’s overall record for the season was 6-7-2; the Legionnaires closed out play with a 2-2 tie Feb. 9 at home against Guajome Park Academy and a 3-2 home...
Joe Naiman Village News Reporter In the first round of the CIF Division I girls water polo playoffs, Santana High School defeated Fallbrook High School in a Feb. 9 match. The Sultans obtained a 13-9 victory, but Warriors coach Sean Redmond wasn’t displeased about his players performance. “I thought they played very well. Santana was definitely the better team that day,” Redmond said. “Disappointed in losing, but the way they played, I was very pleased with.” The Feb. 5 CIF playoff selection and seeding meeting gave Santana t...
Joe Naiman Village News Reporter Although no Fallbrook High School wrestlers placed in the San Diego Freshman County Championships tournament Feb. 5 at Mount Carmel High School, the four Warriors who participated were competitive. “I was very pleased with how the kids performed,” said Fallbrook coach Cristian Vera. “Unfortunately we didn’t have any places.” Six wrestlers in each weight class received medals. Two of Fallbrook’s wrestlers were in the top eight and lost the match which would have given them one of the six hig...
Larry Dawes, 86 passed away on Jan. 19, 2022, after a long battle with prostate cancer. Larry was born Aug. 25, 1935, in Wisconsin. At age 7, his family relocated to Fallbrook. Larry attended Fallbrook schools, graduating from high school in 1953. After graduation he went to work for Safeway. He retired after working for Safeway for 40 years. Larry joined the Army National Guard in 1958, proudly serving his country. Larry is survived by his wife of 62 years, Nancy; sons Greg... Full story
Robert Deacon Wilson died Feb. 10, 2022, at the age of 97. Robert was born in Los Angeles, California on Sept. 9, 1924, to John Cant Wilson and Wilma Fonetta Wilson (nee Deacon). He grew up in the Los Angeles area of Highland Park and attended Franklin High School. Robert was part of the Greatest Generation, serving in the Army Air Corps during World War II, flying "The Hump" (China-Burma-India). After the war, he attended the University of Arizona (Tucson) where he met his fu... Full story
Robert (Bob) Lee Bowman was born May 17, 1920, in Nampa, Idaho, to parents Robert Edward Bowman and Minnie (Bader) Bowman. He died Dec. 23, 2021, Fallbrook, California at 101 years. When war WWII was declared, he enlisted in the Navy as a pilot and was assigned to the Navy aircraft carrier Nehenta Bay flying the TBM avenger. While on leave he married R. Elaine Dreher from Nampa. After the war, he was hired by United Airlines and continued his entire United career based at... Full story
Jane Kepley Special to the Village News It's common for both first-time homebuyers and experienced homeowners to feel overwhelmed by the process of purchasing a house. Plus, myths and misconceptions often make the experience even more confusing. Myths like: "Renting is cheaper than buying." "You need a credit score of 700 to get a loan." "You shouldn't buy in a seller's market." Have you come across any of these? If you're thinking of buying this year, don't let these...
Yvette Urrea Moe County of San Diego Communications Office Earthquakes happen every day in California. Nearly all are so minor they go unnoticed. But one long-range scientific model (pubs.usgs.gov/fs/2015/3009/) forecasts a 6.7 magnitude will happen sometime in California in the next 12 years. Yet, the warning for a specific earthquake doesn't come more than a few seconds ahead. That means the only time to prepare for a significant earthquake is before one happens. As part of...
FALLBROOK – The decision to replace windows often comes down to aesthetics and necessity. Drafty windows can reduce energy efficiency in a home, requiring HVAC systems to work harder to keep interiors comfortable. The harder the HVAC must work, the more homeowners will pay in energy costs. Old windows also may be points of entry for water and insects. Despite the importance of windows, Money magazine advises that new windows make up only a fraction of the home's total e...
Feb. 2 3300 block Sunset Drive Death Feb. 4 1100 block E. Mission Road Petty theft Feb. 6 Pala Road @ Gird Road Recovery of stolen vehicle Feb. 7 200 block Royal Glen Drive Vandalism Feb. 8 1800 block Santa Margarita Drive Other agency located adult/juvenile 200 block W. Clemmens Lane Domestic violence incident Feb. 9 400 block Ammunition Road Missing adult 5600 block Via Montellano Threaten crime with intent to terrorize 0 block Rollingview Lane Battery: spouse/ex spouse/date/etc Feb. 10 700 block S. Main Ave. Defrauding an... Full story
FALLBROOK – One shouldn't treat a broken bone without seeking help from a doctor. And in order to sell your San Diego County home for top dollar, finding the right real estate agent to partner with is the first step and one that should not be taken lightly. A good real estate agent will add more value to the complex process than you would be able to get on your own. A study conducted by the National Association of Realtors® found that For Sale By Owner's typically sell f...
John, you misplace opinion and fact. You state your opinion as fact much of the time as you did in the last paragraph of your latest letter to the editor. Unfortunately, I do not think you recognize any difference if you are stating it. You are so enamored with your own thoughts, beliefs and intellect that you believe there is no chance that you might be wrong about anything. It must be almost Godlike to entertain such beliefs and to dispense the same from on high to the vast uneducated multitude below. Obviously to be... Full story
Coldwell Banker names top agents for January... Full story
Joe Naiman Village News Reporter The San Diego County Board of Supervisors certified the 50 mph speed limit on Gopher Canyon Road between Old Highway 395 and Spa Havens Way for radar enforcement. A 5-0 San Diego County Board of Supervisors vote Jan. 26 approved the first reading and introduction of the ordinance to certify that part of Gopher Canyon Road for radar enforcement while a 5-0 Board of Supervisors vote Feb. 9 approved the second reading and adoption. The ordinance will take effect March 11. The action also...
SAN DIEGO – San Diego County Treasurer-Tax Collector Dan McAllister announced bidder registration is now open for the 2022 online property tax auction. A total of 461 properties are for sale. “The properties for sale have been in tax default for five or more years, in accordance with the California Revenue & Taxation Code, it’s time to get the properties back on the tax roll generating revenue for public services,” said McAllister. “Our online system makes it simple to research and bid on a variety of properties across Sa...
FALLBROOK – At the dawn of a new year, it’s not uncommon for people take inventory of their personal health and strive to make positive changes. Being more conscientious of the foods they put into their bodies is a start, but some individuals may wonder if supplementation can help them go one step further. Nutrition Insight reports that 77% of American adults consume dietary supplements, and Nutraceuticals World indicates 98% of adult supplement users are taking vitamins and minerals. Individuals considering supplements shoul...
Rick Monroe Special to the Village News Fallbrook native Bill Atkins has been helping area residents gain strength, mobility and healing for 40 years as a physical therapist, giving clients a second chance for a healthy body. He's also a respected businessman, one of four owners of All Star Physical Therapy, a company with 30 locations in addition to the office in Fallbrook. However, it hasn't been an easy road to success for Atkins, who said that in 2015 he was given a... Full story
SACRAMENTO – Senator Patricia Bates (R-Laguna Niguel) introduced SB 1025 which grants tax credits to companies and organizations that sponsor blood drives. During a time when the nation is experiencing a blood shortage, SB 1025 intends to boost blood donations by encouraging the hosting of blood drives. Senator Bates issued the following statement: “Approximately 6.8 million people in the U.S. donate blood every year; however, the continued impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic and the current business environment have made it...
FALLBROOK – Eating disorders are serious conditions that can negatively affect an individual's overall health. These persistent eating behaviors affect emotions and various systems of the body by creating nutritional deficiencies that put individuals' overall health in serious jeopardy. The heart, digestive system, teeth, and bones all can be affected by eating disorders, and malnutrition may lead to other diseases. The Mayo Clinic notes that common eating disorders include a...
FALLBROOK – Can a song about a fish inspire a sublime piece of music? Yes – when the music is the "Trout" piano quintet by Franz Schubert, written in 1819. This composition is arguably the most instantly recognizable piece of chamber music in the entire repertoire, and it remains overwhelmingly popular with performers and audiences alike. Fallbrook Music Society brings five talented musicians from the Dana Point Symphony Orchestra, Sunday, Feb. 27, to engage Fallbrook concertg...
FALLBROOK – Firehouse Que & Brew and Curtain Call Company are working together to provide an evening of fun for Fallbrook. "The Honeymoon from Hell" will be performed March 6, 7, 13 and 14, starting at 6 p.m. Firehouse Que & Brew will offer a three course meal, and Curtain Call Company will provide the hilarious murder mystery. Everyone should dress in their best "cruise attire" and step aboard the SS Amore with their captain Giovanni de la Robbia, "the happy guy." Chef Freida will offer a choice of a beef, chicken or v...
Elizabeth Youngman-Westphal Special to The Village News Here is what is playing in Fallbrook and around the county. "James and the Giant Peach" opens tonight, Feb. 24 at the Bob Burton Theater, 2400 S. Stagecoach Lane, Fallbrook, continuing Friday, Feb. 25 at 2 and 6 p.m., Saturday, Feb.26 at 2 and 6 p.m., and Sunday, Feb. 27 at 2 p.m. For tickets, go to www.christiantheaterartsproject.org. Tickets are also available at the door. An-all-children cast. "The Honeymoon from Hell"...
FALLBROOK – The Mission Theater is offering a full line-up of old movies and comedy this month. Fundraisers will also be held for the Fallbrook Music Society and Fallbrook Historical Society, as well as a performance by Gin N' Tonix. “Spiral Staircase” plays March 4. Its cast includes Dorothy McGuire, George Brent and Ethel Barrymore. Acoustic Eidelon, presented by FMS, plays March 10 at 6:30 p.m.; early tickets are $15, $20 at the door. Little Lord Fauntleroy is coming March 11 starring Dolores Costello, a fundraiser for t...
