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This morning at 7:44 am a residential fire was reported on 2615 Huffstatler St. in Rainbow. According to NCFPD PIO John Choi, "North County Fire firefighters from Fire Station 3 arrived on scene first. The fire started on a corner exterior and spread to the interior of the home. Crews were able to keep the fire from spreading and engulfing the entire structure. No one was hurt and crews will remain on scene for a while. " NCFPD will investigate how the fire started, but it... Full story
Nathalie Taylor Special to the Village News This sourdough tale begins with Edna. Why? Because without Edna, Joni Schork could not bake sourdough bread. Who is this Edna? Edna is the sourdough starter that was developed, and is nourished, by Joni. It is a tradition to name a sourdough starter, and Joni named hers, "Edna," to honor her grandmother. I had never baked sourdough bread, so when Joni began to describe the process, it was like raising the curtain on a new,... Full story
A traffic accident was reported at 3:56 pm today. It appeared that a car hit a fire hydrant. North County Fire is on the scene presently.... Full story
HOLLYWOOD - In an Academy Awards ceremony that will be remembered as much for Will Smith storming the stage and slapping presenter Chris Rock as it will be for Smith winning best actor honors later in the broadcast, "CODA'' tonight captured the big prize of best picture. Link to the incident below: https://twitter.com/i/status/1508270575902687232] An emotional drama about the talented daughter of deaf parents deciding whether to pursue her singing-career dream or remain with the family fishing business, "CODA'' also captured... Full story
SAN DIEGO - A rainstorm was expected to hit San Diego County tomorrow, with scattered light showers arriving along the coast around rush hour Monday morning and heavier showers to follow midday as a cold front sweeps from the coast and into the mountains. Peak rainfall rates could reach .5 inches per hour, but the band will move quickly so flooding issues, if any, would be localized, the National Weather Service said. A break may develop Monday afternoon, except along the... Full story
Thousands of grocery workers across Southern California have voted to authorize their union to call a strike amid continued contract negotiations with the owners of stores including Ralphs and Vons/Pavilions/Albertsons, the union officials confirmed. Voting began Monday with the results announced Saturday in a statement posted on the union's website. Roughly 47,000 workers represented by seven UFCW union locals between Central California and the Mexico border were eligible to... Full story
Joe Naiman Village News Reporter Not only did Fallbrook High School’s boys swim team win the Warriors’ 2022 season opener March 4 at home against La Costa Canyon, but the Warriors won all 11 of the swimming events. “It’s a great way to start the season against a team that typically is very strong,” Richardson said. Last year, the closure of the Fallbrook High School pool limited off-season practice. The pool has been open since the conclusion of last year’s swim season. “You could really see the difference,” Richardson said...
Rick Monroe Special to the Village News Pat Walker, athletic director at Fallbrook High School, reported about the success of the winter athletic teams at the March 14 board meeting of the Fallbrook Union High School District. He shared that not only were the win-loss records impressive, but also their GPAs. Each team’s average was a B or higher. The girls water polo team had a 6-15 record and their GPA was 3.31, thanks in part, Walker said, to coaches offering opportunities for tutoring. Girls basketball capped an e...
Joe Naiman Village News Reporter On the floor, Fallbrook High School’s girls basketball team lost the Warriors’ first-round state playoff game against Shadow Hills High School of Indio in the fourth quarter of that March 1 competition. According to Fallbrook coach Trey Harrison, the Warriors began the state playoffs with a disadvantage due to their division assignment. “I was really upset about our placement when it came to state playoffs,” Harrison said. Fallbrook won the CIF San Diego Section Division II champio...
Joe Naiman Village News Reporter When Kyle Sraeter was a Fallbrook High School student, he was with the Warriors’ boys golf program. Straeter is now the coach of the Bonsall High School golf team. “It’s doing okay. It’s an interesting year. I only have two players on the team,” Straeter said. A high school golf match normally involves six golfers from each school. The highest score is discarded and the scores of the other five players are added to obtain the team score. Without five golfers, Bonsall will be forfeiting the Leg...
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Jane Kepley Special to the Village News It seems like more and more people are investing in real estate lately. Is this the right time to try it for yourself? If all goes well, investing in property can help you build wealth and generate passive income. But this endeavor requires careful planning, of course, and not everyone is able to achieve the profits they're looking for. Are you considering venturing into the world of real estate investing? Here's what to consider before... Full story
FALLBROOK – Kitchens have long been considered the most popular gathering spaces in a home. That popularity compels millions of homeowners to renovate their kitchens each year, and the return on those investments is often significant. A number of variables, including the value of neighboring homes and how quickly homeowners sell their homes after a renovation, affect the return on investment with a given project. According to Remodeling magazine's "2021 Cost vs. Value R...
BONSALL – The Bonsall Woman's Club's program at its March general meeting featured the art works of members. Four members walked away with first place ribbons and one Best-in-Show ribbon for their entries. First place winners of the In Good Hands: Art Contest and Show were Barbara Chahbazian, fine arts; Elaine Davis, creative writing; Mary Jo Pfaff, photography; and Bev York, crafts. Davis was also awarded Best-in-Show for her fine arts entry by guest judge Mary Perhacs, e...
Elizabeth Youngman-Westphal Special to The Village News From Anchorage: Even though mask restrictions are falling off in schools, San Diego theaters haven't loosened their mask requirement to date, so make certain you carry your vaccination card and tuck a new mask in your pocket. The easiest way to stay in touch with your favorite playhouse is to sign up for their monthly newsletters. You'll be in the loop and get the best seats. Broadway San Diego swings into town for just...
FALLBROOK – Fallbrook Music Society closes its 44th Season in spectacular fashion Sunday, March 27 with an "Americana" vocal performance that will leave the audience wanting to "hit the road." Since its debut in 2009, SACRA/PROFANA, San Diego's only year-round professional choral group, has risen to become San Diego's most eclectic, performance vocalists, and is considered to be "San Diego's go-to choral ensemble." Fallbrook's unique program, entitled "American Landscapes," i...
Jackie Heyneman Special to the Village News There couldn't be a better day to plant a tree than on Arbor Day. Roger Boddaert, the Treeman of Fallbrook, and Save Our Forest volunteers joined together for this special day, Sunday, March 13. Remembering the worrisome events that are threatening peace in the world today, the group was solemn, but happy to plant trees. It was a meaningful gathering. The location was Live Oak Park and the trees were four 15 gallon California Live...
FALLBROOK – An inviting, well-tended landscape can add significant curb appeal to a home. Such a landscape also can serve as a point of pride and welcome homeowners each evening as they arrive home from work. Landscaping projects run the gamut from simple changes that can be accomplished on a weekend afternoon to more significant and costly undertakings that require the work of a professional. Budget-conscious homeowners may be looking for simpler projects, and the f...
Rebecca Gramuglia Special to the Village News With spring starting this week, it’s time to deep clean your home – and your finances. According to a recent survey conducted by TopCashback.com, 49% of Americans say their finances could use some spring cleaning. The survey polled a cross-section of 3,103 adults, aged 18 and over. Feeling fresh What are your main reasons for spring cleaning? (choose 3 maximum) [top five responses] ● To declutter (80%) ● To avoid allergies/feel healthier (48%) ● To feel happy (42%) ● To reduce s...
Damon Gallegos Special to the Village News Fallbrook Union High School students participated in the San Diego County Academic Decathlon awards ceremony, March 1. Weeks prior, these students had participated in the decathlon competition that tested them in 10 areas: art, economics, essay writing, interview, literature, mathematics, music, science, social science, and speech. Every year, the national organization chooses a theme to base the entire competition on. This year's...
Rick Monroe Special to the Village News Sherry Weishaar, the only public speaker at the March 14 board meeting of the Fallbrook Union High School District, told trustees that students are graduating without basic life skill knowledge. “They don’t know the difference between a debit or credit to balance their checkbooks,” she said. “Half don’t know how to file a tax return and they’re leaving money on the table,” she added. By policy, board members are not allowed to respond or comment during the public comments agenda. Howev...
SAN DIEGO – Feeding San Diego, the county’s leading hunger-relief and food rescue organization, has announced a Hunger Action Hero Art Challenge in collaboration with the Comic-Con Museum to rally local students around its mission to end hunger through food rescue. Students are tasked with designing their own hero character who helps end hunger through food rescue, the act of recovering surplus or imperfect food from food donors and getting it to people in need. The winning submission, which will be voted on by the com...
March 4 200 block S. Brandon Road Cite: Keep place to sell/etc. narcotic cntl substance 100 block W. Fallbrook St. Arrest: Arson: prop March 8 300 block E. Alvarado St. Found property March 11 2400 block S. Stage Coach Lane Miscellaneous incidents March 13 600 block Palomino Road Battery: spouse/ex spouse/date/etc. 5400 block Camino Del Rey Burglary 200 block Royal Glen Drive Child abuse incident 800 block N. Vine St. Death 3400 block Laketree Drive Burglary 300 block E. Alvarado St. Take vehicle w/o owner’s c... Full story
FALLBROOK – Fallbrook Climate Action Team will host a talk about Butterfly Gardens on Tuesday, March 29 at 6:30 p.m. on Zoom. The speaker is Caren Hansen who is a volunteer with the Sierra Club, Santa Margarita Group Butterfly Garden Project. Pollinators assist plants in reproducing, sustain our ecosystems, provide many of our foods for consumption, and produce our natural resources. Pollinator-friendly native plants attract native butterflies, birds, bees, bats, beetles, and... Full story