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Joe Naiman Village News Reporter The Escondido Charter boys swim team spent part of March 18 at Fallbrook High School for a meet, but the White Tigers didn’t have enough swimmers for junior varsity competition which gave Fallbrook coach Bill Richardson the luxury of allowing his JV swimmers to compete in varsity races. “They had a very energetic day,” Richardson said. With victory assured due to Escondido Charter’s lack of depth, Richardson also had a “meet within a meet” in which the Fallbrook swimmers had their own teams a...
SAN DIEGO – San Diego County Treasurer-Tax Collector Dan McAllister reminded property owners April 4 that they had seven days left to pay the second installment of their 2021-2022 property taxes before they are charged a late penalty. Taxpayers can quickly and easily pay their bills online at sdttc.com. They will not be charged a convenience fee if they pay by echeck, or electronic check. “So far, 35% of taxpayers have paid $1.3 billion in second installment payments,” said McAllister. “Property tax bills are due on April...
Rick Monroe Special to the Village News "With this crazy market, people are getting overanxious about getting the home they want," said Chris Hasvold, real estate broker and owner of Coldwell Banker Village Properties in Bonsall. He has advice for those individuals, "Don't become desperate." Would-be buyers can become frustrated at "losing out" on previous offers to buy, he explained, but advised, "Be wary, and don't get caught up in the 'do whatever it takes' mentality. He...
Jane Kepley Special to the Village News The housing market has stayed competitive for months, and if you're like many property owners, you've probably thought about selling. But is this the right time? Selling your home is a big decision, and pinpointing the perfect time to make your move can be challenging. Here are a few questions to consider if you want to explore what it would look like to put your home on the market soon. Has your lifestyle changed? Most homeowners...
Update: 04/06/2022 9:30 a.m. On April 5, 2022, an autopsy was conducted. The victim has been identified as 34-year-old John Kristensen. The preliminary cause of death was gunshot wounds, and the manner of death is homicide. Sheriff's Homicide detectives continued with their investigation and identified 30-year-old Brian Bass as the suspect in the murder of John Kristensen. Bass and Kristensen were friends. On April 5, 2022, at about 10 p.m., a search warrant was conducted at Bass' home located in the 3800 block of El Camino... Full story
In the Fallbrook and Bonsall areas of Live Oak Park, Winterwarm and San Luis Rey Heights, there are 976 customers without power, according to SDGE. At 5:04 pm today, April 7, the power went out and SDG&E is assessing the situation. They estimate that power will be restored by 9 pm tonight.... Full story
FALLBROOK – You might find yourself craving for a new home right now. Finding the right home is in some way like cooking... you will need to follow a tried-and-tested recipe to make the process easier, so there's less guesswork for you and you're guaranteed a delicious meal. If you're unsure where to start and to help you make choosing the right home for you simpler, here's the most common "ingredients" home buyers need to look out for: The recipe for finding the right home f...
Debi Foli Straight Nutrition B6 plays a vital role in supporting your blood, brain, immune system and metabolism, among other areas. Signs of B6 deficiency include anemia, confusion, depression, mouth and tongue inflammation and a weakened immune system. Vitamin B6 (pyridoxine) is a water-soluble vitamin first isolated in the 1930s. The human body cannot synthesize B6, so one must obtain this nutrient from the diet or in the form of a dietary supplement. B6 is naturally...
Dr. Sandra Finestone Special to the Village News Hearing the words "you have cancer" changes your world in a matter of seconds, and you can never completely go back to the safety of wellness again. A cancer diagnosis can cause both physical and emotional change. It can change how you feel about your body, about your relationships and about what is important to you. You may find due to fatigue you are not able to do the everyday things you have been able to do in the past....
FALLBROOK – Spring is synonymous with rebirth. Each spring, flowers begin to bloom again, grass starts to grow and people from all walks of life rekindle their love affair with the great outdoors. Spring also marks the return of a familiar foe: allergies. Seasonal allergies can put a damper on even the most welcoming spring day. After all, a day soaking up the sun isn't so relaxing when it's also spent sneezing and confronting allergy symptoms like congestion, runny nose a...
Joe Naiman Village News Reporter The North County Fire Protection District will be stationing and staffing a basic life support ambulance in Vista for a 30-day trial period. The use of a reserve ambulance and two single-role emergency medical technicians is intended to improve regional response. The NCFPD board voted 5-0 March 22 to approve the deployment of the BLS ambulance and staff members. “This is a step in the right direction,” said NCFPD Fire Chief Keith McReynolds. “It will be a benefit for us. It will be a benef...
SAN DIEGO – Every year at this time, water agencies launch the long and thoughtful process of setting rates for the next year. It's always complex and challenging – and 2022 is an even more challenging year due to larger economic uncertainties that are compounded by inflation. The good news is that the San Diego County Water Authority strategically invested in supply reliability in decades past when costs and inflation were lower – and we are reaping the benefits of those...
SAN DIEGO COUNTY – I Love A Clean San Diego is set to host the 20th anniversary Creek to Bay Cleanup Saturday, April 23 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., the day after Earth Day. The event has become the region’s largest one-day environmental volunteer effort honoring Earth Day. This year, Creek to Bay returns to in-person, group volunteering at nearly 75 sites around the county. Organizers expect over 5,000 volunteers of all ages to participate. Free online registration is available at CreektoBay.org. “Bringing people together as en...
FALLBROOK – Homeowners choose plants for their properties based on a number of variables. Some may be into growing their own foods, while others desire their gardens to be an awe-inspiring mélanges of bright colors and alluring scents. There's no wrong reason to plant a fresh garden, but some plants offer extra benefits, such as repelling insects. Insects can be a nuisance and a threat to individuals' overall health. According to the American Academy of Family Physicians, inse...
Frank Brines ARS Master Rosarian Many gardeners are having (or are about to have) their first flush of blooms. Climate change is influencing the weather and effecting the accustomed pruning schedule. The erratic temperatures also have a bearing on the growth of our plants. Roses didn't stop growing this past winter. Even so, I have buds opening on the bushes that got pruned on schedule. Now the conditions for fungi are present, and rust and/or mildew which will need control...
Rick Monroe Special to the Village News Lillian Perez, principal of San Onofre Elementary School since 2014, has been selected to be the new director of the Expanded Learning Program for the Fallbrook Union Elementary School District. Trustees approved the promotion at their March 24 board meeting. "It's exciting to be able to be able to provide opportunities for students with after school enrichment and intervention programs," she said during an interview this week. She said...
Joe Naiman Village News Reporter San Diego County's Local Agency Formation Commission has authorized the Fallbrook Public Utility District to expand FPUD’s latent powers to provide for public community facilities. The 8-0 LAFCO board vote April 4 expands FPUD’s latent powers to include parks and recreation, street lighting, and roads and streets service functions. FPUD previously had water, recycled water, and wastewater latent powers. The action is subject to a petition signature protest. “This is really kind of a commu...
Lucette Moramarco Associate Editor Fallbrook Food Pantry is looking to recruit more volunteers with a new program that expands the amount of donated produce the pantry can provide its clients. The pantry already involves many residents as volunteers in its mission to provide a nutritious diet to people in need. While many residents work to collect, organize and distribute food, supporters want residents to know that the pantry can use any extra fruit they may have on the trees...
FALLBROOK – AAUW's fundraiser at Bakin' it Up on Saturday, March 26, attracted many members of the organization. Bakin' it Up contributed a portion of each purchase by organization supporters to AAUW Fallbrook. AAUW's mission is promoting equity for girls and women. This year, the Fallbrook association will present 10 scholarships totaling $16,000, to senior girls in the FUHS AVID program. Recently a speech contest for the young women in the mentorship program was held at t...
FALLBROOK – Fallbrook Art Association has several upcoming events at The Gallery located at 300 N. Brandon Road. Gallery hours are 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesdays through Saturdays. General meetings are held at the Fallbrook Women's Club, 238 W. Mission Road on the third Saturday of each month, always free and open to the public, 9:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. Each general meeting includes refreshments, a chance to meet local artists, and features an art demonstration and a painting c...
March 6 E. Mission Road @ Pamela Drive Found property March 11 500 block S. Main Ave. Insufficient funds: checks/drafts March 16 3500 block Oak Cliff Drive Get credit/etc other’s ID March 22 1600 block S. Mission Road Contempt of court: disobey court order 5200 block S. Mission Road Arrest: Receive/etc known stolen property March 23 5700 block Camino Del Rey Arrest: Simple battery 2400 block Helen Road Battery on person 800 block Olive Ave. Arrest: Arson: prop March 24 4900 block Dulin Road Simple battery 500 block Sancado Te... Full story
Elizabeth Youngman-Westphal Special to The Village News The California Center for the Arts in Escondido has a new show playing April 22 – May 7 at 7:30 p.m. “Once” is the acclaimed Irish musical film written and directed by John Carney made on an unheard of budget of $150,000. The film won the Spirit Award for Best Independent Foreign Film in 2007, an Oscar for Best Original song, and was nominated for a Grammy. The play was also a success on Broadway. Tickets are available with other showtimes at www.artcenter.org or call 76... Full story
PALA – Pala Casino Spa Resort is excited to present award-winning country singer and songwriter Clay Walker Saturday, July 16, performing live outdoors at the Starlight Theater. Since his debut in 1993 with his #1 Billboard single "What's It to You," Walker has remained one of country music's mainstays with numerous hit singles including "Live Until I Die," "Rumor Has It," and many more. Walker will perform some of his greatest hits as well as songs from his newest album, Texa... Full story
FALLBROOK – The Mission Theater is offering a weekly line-up of old movies and comedy on Friday nights this month, plus a night of comedy and a special screening. April 8: “Johnny Belinda” (1948) April 9 (Saturday): Live Comedy Show with headliner Kree Rushing; doors open at 6 p.m, the show runs from 7 to 8:30 p.m. also with comedy from Caramelita Jonez, Sarah Hershberger and Taylor Dunn, hosted by Chris Williams Tickets are $20 online (wwcComedy.com), $25 at the door. April 15: “Barabbas” (1961) April 21 (Thursday...
TEMECULA – Circus Vargas arrived at Promenade Temecula, 40820 Winchester Road, Friday, April 1, embarking on a new epic adventure under the big top with "The Circus Vargas Express" through Monday, April 18. The amazing adventure is sure to thrill and enchant audiences with moment after fun-filled moment of world-class performers, aerialists, acrobats and comedic characters for two hours of live family entertainment. This year's storyline follows an international cast of c... Full story