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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Tom Ferrall Special to the Village News You might think a quaint town like Fallbrook would be exempt from human trafficking and prostitution, but you’d be wrong. That point was hammered home at a seminar that attracted a capacity crowd to the Fallbrook Library on the night of Feb. 24. The Fallbrook Citizens’ Crime Prevention Committee hosted the seminar entitled "Human Trafficking – Is It Happening In Your Neighborhood?" The guest speaker was Danny Santiago, commander of the San Diego Human Trafficking Task Force, and he di...
Fallbrook Union High School District (FUHSD) recently approved a collective bargaining agreement with Service Employees International Union (SEIU) Local 221. As part of the agreement, classified salaries will increase by four percent, which will match an increase recently negotiated with the teachers' association. According to the meeting agenda, the current collective bargaining agreement between SEIU Local 221 and the district expired on June 30, 2014. The district held a public hearing to sunshine negotiation topics and...
Home values are continuing to rise in Fallbrook, and based on the final statistics for 2015, they have now returned to the levels seen in 2003 and 2004. Chris Hasvold of Coldwell Banker Village Properties provided a snapshot into the past, "Prices shot up dramatically in 2013 after three years of stagnation. The good news was that many of the homes that were "underwater" (owners owed more on their home than it was worth) quickly regained some equity. The bad news was that a 20+ percent increase in a single year was one of fac...
FALLBROOK – Speakers for the February meeting of the Fallbrook Newcomers Club were several representatives from the Fallbrook Historical Society. They each shared many interesting facts on Fallbrook's history and stressed how important it is to get involved in the community. The following week, the Newcomers Club's 'Out & About' group toured the Fallbrook Historical Society's complex at 260 Rocky Crest Road to see first-hand the historical buildings, displays, artifacts, m... Full story
"Bold" is a word that comes to mind when I think of México. Although my only experience with the country has been from one end of Baja California to the other, I remember its boldness in natural beauty, the bold colors in architecture and signage, and the bold food. Bold is also how I would describe the first carne asada burrito that I created, then tasted, at Rosa’s Mexican Restaurant. The words "carne asada" actually mean "grilled meat," which doesn’t sound too inte... Full story
The county's Planning Commission recommended revisions to the county's tiered winery zoning ordinance. A 4-1 vote Feb. 5 recommended the changes to the San Diego County Board of Supervisors. Leon Brooks, Peder Norby, Michael Seiler, and Bryan Woods voted in favor of the recommendations. Michael Beck cast the opposing vote. Doug Barnhart and David Pallinger were not present. The county's Department of Planning and Development Services (PDS) plans to docket the ordinance... Full story
The county's Housing Authority approved the use of $100,000 of its Housing Choice Voucher Administrative Fee Reserve revenue to provide temporary housing for homeless individuals and families in the unincorporated county during weather events which can be life-threatening to unsheltered citizens. The board of the San Diego County Housing Authority consists of the five members of the San Diego County Board of Supervisors and two tenants. The Housing Authority voted 7-0 Jan. 27 to provide the funding the county intends to use...
Two not-for-profit associations, Morgan Hill Concerned Parents Association and Concerned Parents Association, have sued the California Department of Education (CDE) alleging it has violated federal laws related to special education. Although Fallbrook Union High School District is not involved in the lawsuit and is not the subject of any of the allegations, the presiding judge has ordered the release of sensitive student information from districts across the state. As a result, on April 1, 2016 the CDE will release to...
Mark and Jennifer Landis of Fallbrook are going through a time that no parent should have to, living with the knowledge that one of their children is terminally ill. The couple learned on January 17 that five-year-old son Parker has a rare and aggressive form of brain cancer, specifically Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Glioma (DIPG). "It's completely devastating; no child in the world deserves this," Mark Landis said in an interview with the Village News. Parker's diagnosis came... Full story
The Friends of the Fallbrook Library (FOFL) has scheduled a variety of events as part of its Community Read program this year. The book selection is Hector Tobar's Deep Down Dark: The Untold Stories of 33 Men Buried in a Chilean Mine, and the Miracle that Set Them Free. Since 2004, the FOFL has held a Community Read each year in an effort to foster a sense of community by bringing people together through literature. The Community Read is designed to compel friends, families an...
Lucille Chock Meyer died peacefully in her home on February 22, 2016 at the age of 74, after a brief battle with esophageal cancer. Lucy was born February 4, 1942 in Waiehu Beach, Maui, attended St. Anthony High School and graduated from University of Hawaii (Oahu). Upon graduation, she moved to Fullerton, Calif. where she met Jim Meyer. They married in May 1967 and moved to the Bay Area, settling in Saratoga in 1980. She raised five children and was a well-known presence in... Full story
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Fallbrook Union Elementary School District (FUESD) teachers are making their voices heard. The group held a rally to create public awareness of their struggle for a pay increase. According to teachers' union representatives, the district administration has not budged during the negotiation process. "Two years ago, we had a similar rally," said FUESD teacher representative Ken Ostroske at the beginning of the rally. "This is about the teachers and what you do each and every... Full story
FALLBROOK – St. Peter’s Knights of Columbus are hosting their annual Fish Fry every Friday night through March 18. Dinner is served in the church hall from 5 to 7 p.m. The cost is still only $8 for fried fish, $9 for baked salmon and vegetables. The child’s plate is $4. Also available is a fried fish and shrimp combination plate for $10. Tickets will be available at the door. All proceeds go to the Knights’ charitable causes including local nonprofits like the Fallbro...
We are about to elect a new President for the United States. He (she) will be the 45th, and probably the most confused, entering office compared to any of the previous 44. Born in 1922, as a lad I saw my parents struggle and maybe argue concerning the vote for or against Herbert Hoover. My Dad, a headstrong Republican, was already deeply concerned regarding FDR as the strong Democrat and Roosevelt was elected in 1933. By then I was 11 years young and delivering newspapers and magazines. I needed spending money as we kids... Full story
Clara Agnes Lantz left to be with the Lord on Friday, February 26, 2016. Her passing, at 96 years of age, culminated in almost a century of devotion to her Lord and Savior; to her family and to her friends throughout the United States. She was born August 8, 1919 in Red Lake Falls, the northwestern part of Minnesota, in a converted chicken coop. It was the only structure available on their farm. She met her sweetheart and future husband, Wayne, at their boarding high school in Crookston, Minn. Wayne moved to Paso Robles,...
Richard J. Eckhardt passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 9, 2016 after a long and valiant struggle with Alzheimer’s Disease. Dick, as he was known, was born in Buffalo Prairie, Ill. to parents John Elmer and Rose Elizabeth (nee Weichert) on February 19, 1926. When he turned 18 during WWII, he traveled 200 miles by train to the Army Recruiting Office in Chicago. At that point in time, the war was winding down, with victory for the allies in sight, and he was told by t...
FALLBROOK – Thinking green throughout the year can offer some significant benefits. While some projects provide great long-term return on investment, a few simple ones can provide instant savings. Here are some easy ways homeowners can go green in their own home and lower their energy bills: Caulk around windows and doors Stop air leaks around the home by sealing existing gaps and cracks. Use caulking or weather stripping around doors and windows. Installing a door sweep is al...
Excellent, state-of-the-art technique, combined with warm compassion and feather-soft personal touch, is what has kept Dr. Clayton Cooke at the top of his field for over 30 years. Patients in Fallbrook and throughout Southern California quickly realize Dr. Cooke is a professional comparable to none, since his distinguishing attributes are realized on a first visit. "I could not be more pleased with the dental care that I have received in the last year from the practice of...
FALLBROOK – On Thursday, March 10, Fallbrook Gem and Mineral Society (FGMS) will host its monthly meeting at 7 p.m. at 123 W. Alvarado St. Charles (Chuck) Houser, world renowned San Diego professional geologist and mineral collector, will speak about calcite, a mineral he’s been collecting over 30 years. FGMS members and event coordinators Lea Barton, left, and Rick Rumsey show an assortment of rough gems and minerals to be offered March 19 at FGMS' "Rough N Cut" event. The...
PALA – Legendary pop rockers The Beach Boys will perform on the Starlight Theater stage at 8 p.m., Friday, June 17, at Pala Casino Spa & Resort. The Beach Boys have birthed a torrent of hit singles and sold albums by the tens of millions. But, the greater significance lies in the fact that the band changed the musical landscape so profoundly that every pop act since has been in its debt. Ticket information is available at (877) 946-7252 or by visiting www.p...
FALLBROOK – Fallbrook Encore Club members and their guests gathered at Vista Valley Country Club on Valentines Day to enjoy a delicious luncheon and celebrate enduring relationships and friendships. Bob Freaney expertly entertained at the piano keyboard, with joyful sing-a-long voices joining in the fun. Many guests went home with great raffle gifts, some new friendships, and happy memories. Fallbrook Encore Club is a social club serving the Fallbrook, Rainbow, Bonsall and D... Full story
