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The San Diego County Board of Supervisors unanimously voted Tuesday, March 10, to continue a recently-declared local health emergency in response to the novel coronavirus as the county recorded its first case of the illness. The board of supervisors also voted to form a subcommittee to handle coronavirus-related challenges. County health officials on Monday, March 9, confirmed the county’s first presumptive positive case of coronavirus in a local resident, who is being treated at Scripps Green Hospital in La Jolla. The c... Full story
FALLBROOK – The public is invited to the March 21 meeting of the Fallbrook Art Association at 9:15 a.m. at the Fallbrook Woman's Club, 238 W. Mission Road. The meeting will start with a critique for members – one work each please – by guest artist Chick Curtis. Following a short business meeting, Curtis will do a demonstration in oil. That afternoon he will conduct a workshop from 1-4 p.m. Those interested in attending should contact Carol Reardon at (760) 731-6677. Curtis had...
Fallbrook High School's Jacqueline Alvarez, Dru Calloway and Regina Jesus along with Ivy High School's Araceli Gomez were honored at the Student of the Month breakfast Thursday, March 5, at North Coast Church. Alvarez was nominated by Dan Bachman, who talked about his time working with her on the Fallbrook yearbook where she served as editor-in-chief. "This is a 250-page book done by students that needs to be reviewed by students, and it needs to go through someone who is... Full story
FALLBROOK – Fallbrook Music Society continues its Classical Sundays Concert Series with Trio Céleste Sunday, March 22, at 3 p.m. at the Fallbrook Public Library. The concert is free to the general public. No tickets are required. Formerly ensemble-in-residence at the Claire Trevor School of the Arts at University of California Irvine, the trio serves as directors of the acclaimed arts organization Chamber Music of Orange County. Their concert schedule spans New York's Ca... Full story
FALLBROOK – "Who Killed Claudio Vanderbilk – America's Darling of the Super Rich and Famous" is the name of the newest mystery play presented by the Carriage Players of the Fallbrook Woman's Club. There will be two presentations that include lunch March 28 and April 4, both at 11 a.m. at the clubhouse, 128 W. Mission Road. Like several of the previous plays, it was written by Maxine Holmgren, who previously lived in Sun City. The Carriage Players then adapted and produced it...
Fallbrook locals met with San Diego County officials Thursday, March 5, to discuss proposed updates to county rules regarding special events. The county has been working to get feedback on new ordinance governing regulations for event permits since last year. At the Thursday meeting, which was held at 10:30 a.m. at the Fallbrook Regional Health District’s boardroom and included members of the Fallbrook Community Planning Group and local organizations and nonprofits, Murali Pasumarthi, traffic engineering manager for the c...
While it is estimated that more than 60,000 people in San Diego County are affected by Parkinson's disease, there are at least 70 residents here in the Fallbrook area who have it. These figures mean a proposed initiative for funding research for regenerative medicine could have a significant impact on many local families. Back in 2004, Proposition 71 was approved by almost 60% of voters in California. As a result, the California Institute for Regenerative Medicine was established and partially funded. According to CIRM,...
QUINCY, Mass. – Recent media coverage has highlighted women assuming leadership positions in the fire service as well as filling rank and file roles, but the number of female firefighters in the United States remains relatively low, according to the U.S. Fire Department Profile released by the National Fire Protection Association. The news comes at a time when The Los Angeles Times reported that one of the nation’s largest fire departments will fall short of their 2020 female hiring goal; the U.S. Bureau of Labor Sta...
The Fallbrook Public Utility District is pursuing an indirect potable reuse pilot project which would recharge recycled water in the Santa Margarita River basin. The pilot project will determine the feasibility of developing advanced purification facilities to treat existing water both from U.S. Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton and from FPUD, and the process will include design and other non-construction matters. On Feb. 24, FPUD’s board voted 5-0 to award a professional services contract to Hazen and Sawyer for $745,000. H...
The Fallbrook Public Utility District is pursuing an indirect potable reuse pilot project which would recharge recycled water in the Santa Margarita River basin. The pilot project will determine the feasibility of developing advanced purification facilities to treat existing water both from U.S. Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton and from FPUD, and the process will include design and other non-construction matters. On Feb. 24, FPUD’s board voted 5-0 to award a professional services contract to Hazen and Sawyer for $745,000. H...
GSE Construction Company Inc. was awarded the Fallbrook Public Utility District contract to replace the headworks cover at FPUD’s water reclamation plant. The Livermore-based company received the contract following the FPUD staff recommendation to award the project to GSE, and a 5-0 FPUD board vote Feb. 24. GSE will receive $149,800, which matches the company’s bid, for the work. The initial stage of the treatment process begins at the headworks, which is a concrete structure where all influent wastewater is collected. “Th...
FALLBROOK – Soft, spongy lawns may be indicative of various problems underfoot that occur relatively sight unseen. Barring a septic system backup or considerable flooding, insects or animals may be to blame. In many areas, burrowing wildlife can wreak havoc on landscapes. Identifying which critter is causing the damage helps homeowners develop the most effective solutions to issues involving wildlife. Moles Moles will spend much of their lives underground, rarely coming up t...
Wendy Hammarstrom Special to Village News One of the fascinating things about Fallbrook I noticed since my first day here is the abundance of wise and creative women of all ages, each with their own story to tell. I recently met Alicia Santacroce, who is in her mid-80s and has the spirit and grace of a young woman. Known by many for her goat cheese with the garlic and herbs she grows, much of her time is taken up with her anthroposophy studies based on the work of Rudolf Stein... Full story
FALLBROOK – The Fallbrook Parkinson Support group will hold their monthly meeting, Friday, March 27, from 10 a.m. to noon in the Fellowship Hall of Christ the King Lutheran Church, 1620 S. Stage Coach Lane, in Fallbrook. The guest speaker this month is Dr. Mindy Bixby, presenting “Taking ‘on’ Parkinson’s disease.” She is a neurologist and movement disorder specialist with Scripps Medical Group and is board certified with the American Osteopathic Board of Neurology and Psychiatric. Bixby will explain how to keep the brain youn...
ALEXANDRIA, Va. – As people get outside this spring, have they considered how green spaces contribute to their health? Studies show that green space and landscaping contribute to health, happiness and intellect. It’s natural to long for spring when it’s cold outside. But there’s actually a good reason why people may pine for green? Living landscapes are an important part of the outdoor lifestyle that Americans enjoy, but the benefits go beyond the barbecue and backyard baseball. Green spaces are necessary for good health....
NEW YORK CITY– With spring on the horizon, many women may be tempted to visit the tanning salon in an effort to banish pale winter skin. However, those hoping for a “healthy glow” should be aware that indoor tanning causes severe damage to the skin’s DNA, upping their chances of skin cancer and premature skin aging. There is no such thing as a healthy tan achieved by unprotected exposure to ultraviolet rays. The International Agency for Research on Cancer, an affiliate of the World Health Organization, includes UV tanning...
FALLBROOK – The Fallbrook Encore Club is a social club that enjoys many small and large activities together year-round. The next special event will be the Spring Fling Luncheon and Fashion Show, Thursday, March 26, at Pala Mesa Resort. The fashions will be presented by Chico's of Carlsbad, with a pop-up store offered at the event, featuring the modeled fashions in various sizes. Tickets remain available to Newcomers or Encore members and their guests. Meetings are held on t...
The outreach effort for the proposed reorganization in which the Fallbrook Public Utility District and the Rainbow Municipal Water District would detach from the San Diego County Water Authority and become part of the Eastern Municipal Water District will include both Chris Brown’s Alchemy Consulting Group and Darren Pudgil’s Pudgil and Company. FPUD’s board voted 4-0, Dec. 9, with Don McDougal absent, to approve a $7,500 monthly retainer fee with Alchemy Consulting to provide support to FPUD in educating key stake...
My husband Chris and I traveled to Dallas last weekend. What a town! We always stay near the centrally located Arts District so we can walk everywhere. The Arts District is like Balboa Park, with both visual and performing arts sharing the 68 acres and 19 contiguous blocks. The Dallas Arts District unifies culture and commerce with integrated and exemplary artistic, residential, cultural, educational, recreational, religious and commercial life. The art in public places unite... Full story
FALLBROOK – The North County Gang Commission will be hosting a Town Hall Meeting Thursday, April 9, from 6:30-8 p.m. for Fallbrook and Bonsall residents. The town hall will be an opportunity for residents to share their concerns, ideas, and solutions on reducing gang violence, drugs, graffiti and other issues facing their neighborhoods. Residents across North County must contend with gang violence, drugs and graffiti in their neighborhoods and schools. Youth are joining gangs. The North County Gang Commission would like to h... Full story
Mike Schneider The Associated Press The 2020 census is off and running for much of America now. The U.S. Census Bureau made a soft launch of the 2020 census website Monday, March 9, making its form available online. On Thursday, the Census Bureau will begin mailing out notices far and wide. For the bureau, the once-a-decade head count is akin to running a sprint and marathon at the same time. It takes a while, but there’s plenty of action throughout. “It is that intense ... counting up to 330 million people in a very diverse,...
Michelle R. Smith and Collin Binkley The Associated Press When the new coronavirus surfaced at Saint Raphael Academy after a school group returned from a trip to Italy, officials decided to close the Rhode Island Catholic high school for two weeks. Instead of canceling classes, the school in Pawtucket instituted "virtual days" where students are expected to work from home, check for assignments through an online portal and occasionally chat with teachers. A few miles away, a...
Zeke Miller The Associated Press President Donald Trump said Monday, March 9, his administration will ask Congress to pass payroll tax relief and other quick measures as a public health and economic maelstrom brought on by the coronavirus drew closer to him personally. Intending to calm the fears of financial markets over the impact of the epidemic, Trump told reporters he is seeking "very substantial relief" to the payroll tax. Trump also said he was seeking help for...