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 – Fallbrook Music Society closes out its 39th annual concert season Sunday, April 23 with Westwind Brass in a program that salutes American composers and the military. The 3 p.m. concert will be held in the community room of the Fallbrook Library and is free to the public. No tickets are required. “This concert is a tribute to the many 20th century composers who forged new directions in music and musical styles,” said Ann Murray, executive director of the Fallb...
Elizabeth Youngman-Westphal Special to the Village News What could possibly go wrong when two strangers are set up on a blind date? These and many other questions are answered by the San Diego Musical Theatre troupe now playing at the Horton Grand Theatre. "First Date" is bright, truthful, and hilarious. Universal in appeal, "First Date" is quick to point out the need to “silence our inner critic”. Haunted by past relationships, Aaron and Casey meet at a popular bistro for... Full story
The April 8 release of the Anthony Cullins compact disc "Hittin' All Cylinders" culminates approximately a year's work on that CD for Cullins. "It's a good learning experience," Cullins said. "Hittin' All Cylinders" is Cullins' first full CD, although he released an extended play album in spring 2016. "I am glad to have the opportunity to record at the age of 14," said Cullins, who turned 16 in December. "I'm pretty honored to have done that." Cullins was 15 when he recorded...
San Diego County will be evaluating the possibility of outsourcing some of its Department of Animal Services activities. A 5-0 San Diego County Board of Supervisors vote March 14 authorized the director of the county's Department of Purchasing and Contracting to issue a request for interest to determine whether private or public entities are potentially willing to provide animal welfare, enforcement, or other services to fulfill county functions and to issue a competitive solicitation if interest in providing such services ex...
This year's rain came in bursts and made it difficult to complete timely pruning. For many people, their pruning had to be spread out over an unusually long period. For you who were fortunate enough to get their roses pruned by mid-February, or even March, you are probably enjoying (or are about to enjoy) your first real flush of blooms for 2017. Climate change was influencing the weather and effecting the usual pruning schedule. The erratic temperatures also had a bearing on...
FALLBROOK – The Batali Ranch Work program is dedicated to providing opportunities for adults with developmental disabilities. It is a private-public partnership between Brent and Lenila Batali and the Fallbrook Union High School District as well as the local Care Rite Vocational Services Day Program. Sitting on a hilltop overlooking Bonsall, Batali Ranch is in its fourth year partnering with the district’s WorkAbility1 program to provide pre-employment skills, hands-on trainin...
FALLBROOK – The Fallbrook Parkinson’s Support group will hold their monthly meeting, Friday, April 28 from 10 a.m. to noon with a talk given by Dr. Vincent Filoteo of UCSD, a movement disorder specialist. The meeting will be held in the Fellowship Hall of Christ the King Lutheran Church, 1620 S. Stage Coach Lane. The meetings are held the fourth Friday of each month. Dr. Fileteo will be speaking on the topic of depression and cognition and how it affects people with Parkinson's and their care partners. He will talk about the... Full story
TEMECULA – The Leapfrog Group, a nonprofit organization committed to driving quality, safety, and transparency in the U.S. health care system, released on April 12 new Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grades, which assign A, B, C, D and F letter grades to hospitals nationwide. Temecula Valley Hospital received an “A” for the second time in a row for its commitment to reducing errors, infections, and accidents that can harm patients. “We are very pleased that this is the second time we have received the A rating from Leapfro... Full story
Trudy Lieberman Rural Health News Service LINCOLN, NEB. – Turning healthcare consumers into educated shoppers has long been a goal of employers who foot the bill for most care, politicians and some consumer organizations that believe that someday shopping for care should be as easy as comparing brands of canned soup. All it takes are some clear disclosures of prices, ingredients and whatever else seems comparable in a product or service coupled with a bit of education in how to make the shopping trip fruitful, and the h... Full story
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Eligible blood donors of all blood types are encouraged to give blood through the American Red Cross this spring to help ensure a sufficient supply for hospital patients. In Fallbrook, blood donations can be made Tuesday, April 25 from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Fallbrook Library, 124 S. Mission Rd. Donated blood is perishable and must constantly be replenished to keep up with hospital patient need. Red blood cells are the blood component most frequently transfused by hospitals and must be used within 4...
FALLBROOK – The Fallbrook Chamber of Commerce office was a happy place as the artists who participated in the inaugural Junior Art of the Avocado competition waited to hear the results at the awards reception, April 12. The judges for the competition had been chosen from the local business community and had cast their ballots the day before. Fallbrook Propane Gas Company is the sponsor of this event, as well as the Art of the Avocado Competition, which is in its 12th year. M... Full story
FALLBROOK – The Friends of the Fallbrook Library will host two new art exhibits, “CUBA!” and Peter Mitten's “Cloud Polyhedrons” featuring paintings, photographs and sculpture from April 30 to June 23. A reception honoring the artists will be held on Friday, May 12 from 6 to 8 p.m. On the Reading Patio, Peter Mitten “Cloud Polyhedrons” exhibits abstract metal sculptures. Mitten is a preeminent local sculptor. For over 30 years, he has shown in group and one man shows and his... Full story
Tod Hughes made his Perris Auto Speedway racing debut March 18 and finished seventh in the Demo Cross main event. "I just came out and had fun, tried to finish the race," Hughes said. "The car worked pretty good, actually." Tod Hughes was born and raised in Fallbrook and graduated from Fallbrook High School in 1978. Hughes' son, Weston, is a 2006 Fallbrook High School graduate. Weston made his racing debut with motorcycles in 2014 and first raced at Perris Auto Speedway racing on June 6, 2015. Tod drove a Lincoln Town Car don...
SAN DIEGO – According to a new AAA survey, 64 million American drivers would not be able to pay for an unexpected vehicle repair without going into debt, indicating that some drivers may underestimate the full cost of owning and operating a vehicle. Because some car repairs are unavoidable, and the average repair bill is between $500 and $600, AAA urges drivers to save at least $50 a month for unforeseen expenses, and identify a trusted repair facility before trouble strikes. “The average cost of owning and operating a veh... Full story
A 30 year Murrieta resident who has just moved to Fallbrook, Bud Reid proudly showed his 1964 Chevrolet El Camino at the Goodguys Del Mar Nationals March 31 to April 2. "That event is probably the largest in Southern California if not the whole state" he said. Reid said his entry is the result of a 25 year dream and with the help of friend Shawn Parker of Wildomar it came out perfect after a four year "build". Reid said that although it's stock from an outside appearance it...
The Goodguys 17th Annual Rod & Custom event at the Del Mar Fairgrounds March 31 through April 2 was topped off by local talent again this year. De Luz resident Henry Arras proudly entered his breathtaking 1935 Chrysler Airflow Coupe after a four year rebuild with good friend George Ness and the car was finished just two days before the show at midnight! After final judging on Sunday, April 2, Arras was proud to say that they were one of the Top Five finalists out of about...
