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Articles from the April 23, 2018 edition


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  • 127 West Social House

    Nathalie Taylor, Special to the Village News|Updated Aug 21, 2018

    The Phoenix. In both Greek and Egyptian mythology there is a tale of a bird that regenerates from ashes. The original bird was beautiful, and the re-generated bird was also beautiful. This ancient story comes to mind for Faro Trupiano when he ponders the fire destruction and subsequent restoration of his restaurant, 127 West Social House. The structure was built in 1884 by Elmore Shipley. It was a challenge to renovate the historical building to create a restaurant. Just 15 mo... Full story

  • A Lot of Noise

    Elizabeth Youngman Westphal|Updated Apr 27, 2018

    When the British playwright Michael Frayn wrote about a touring troupe of actors performing a standard bill of fare in the U.K., known as “British Bedroom Farce,” his intention was to mock the intensity of these endeavors by poking fun of everyone from the director to the backstage crew. Also known as lowbrow (as opposed to highbrow e.g. Shakespeare, as fulfilled by the other summer touring players) this silly whimsical form of tongue-in-cheek comedy is based on imp...

  • Escondido man killed in Fallbrook crash was Palomar College student

    CNS|Updated Apr 24, 2018

    FALLBROOK – A 20-year-old Escondido man who was fatally injured in a single-car crash early Sunday morning was identified today by authorities and family as a Palomar College student studying to become a mechanic. Adrian Rangel suffered the deadly injuries at 12:17 a.m. Sunday while driving a blue Honda Civic east on De Luz Road approaching its intersection with Sandia Creek Drive in a hilly, wooded area of winding road just north of downtown Fallbrook, according to the San D... Full story

  • Sheriff's Log, April 21, 2018

    Updated Apr 24, 2018

    Sheriff's Log for Fallbrook and Bonsall... Full story

  • Warriors ace Cougars in tennis

    Shane Gibson, Village Photojournalist|Updated Apr 24, 2018

    Fallbrook High's Stephen Shedd has his eyes on the ball as he gets ready to make a backhand return against Escondido April 3. The Warriors defeated the Cougars 14-4 in the varsity tennis match....

  • Art of the Avocado competition winners announced

    Updated Apr 24, 2018

    FALLBROOK - Judging for the Art of the Avocado competition was held April 8 at Brandon Gallery. Awards were presented to the the winning artists who attended the private reception that day. There is still time to vote for the "People's Choice Award" by visiting the Brandon Gallery, 105 North Main Ave., 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. through the Avocado Festival, April 15. The winner will be notified that evening and posted on www.fallbrookchamberofcommerce.org/ where photos of all the...

  • An estate planning checklist covers what to check and double-check

    Steve Rohde, Special to Village News|Updated Apr 24, 2018

    Estate planning helps descendants handle their family member's legacy and dispense with their final expenses. First, create a will if there isn't one completed yet. A valid will may save heirs from some expensive headaches linked to probate and ambiguity. A solid will drafted with the guidance of an estate planning attorney will likely cost a bit more than a "will-in-a-box," but it may prove worth the expense. Complement the will with related documents. Depending on estate pla...

  • Kraft graduates from Grantham University

    Updated Apr 24, 2018

    LENEXA, Kan. – Mitchell Kraft of Bonsall graduated with an online associate degree in electronic and computer engineering from Grantham University, a 100 percent online university. “The Grantham family congratulates Mitchell on this accomplishment.” Scott Andrews, Grantham University president and CEO, said. “It gives us great pleasure for our graduates to embark on the next exciting chapter of their lives, with quality education that will help set them up for success.” Grantham University provides flexible, attainabl...

  • Pierce granted Sloan fellowship

    Updated Apr 24, 2018

    FALLBROOK – The New York Times announced Feb. 15, that Fallbrook’s Lilly Bee Pierce has been granted a Sloan Research Fellowship. Sloan fellowships seek to stimulate fundamental research in early-career scientists and scholars. The 2-year grants are awarded annually to researchers in acknowledgement of distinguished initial achievement and in recognition of unique potential to make substantial contributions in their fields. The 2018 Sloan Research Fellows will receive grants in the amount of $65,000. Pierce, a theoretical mat...

  • County to have high-speed internet at library branches

    Joe Naiman, Village News Correspondent|Updated Apr 24, 2018

    The 33 county library branches currently have internet service with a broadband speed of 40 megabytes per second, but an upgrade to high-speed internet will improve the download speed to one gigabyte per second. A 5-0 San Diego County Board of Supervisors vote, March 27, authorized a sole-source contract with Califa Group to provide high-speed internet services at county library branches. The five-year contract has a value of $1.5 million. "I have been a huge supporter of libraries and I know their value in our...

  • San Diego County Library announces most checked out items

    Updated Apr 24, 2018

    FALLBROOK – The San Diego County Library presented the lists of the top 10 checked out items in each category for the month of February. For Adult Fiction, the top 10 most checked out books are “The Late Show” by Michael Connelly, “Camino Island” by John Grisham, “Y is for Yesterday” by Sue Grafton, “The Whistler” by John Grisham, “The Fix” by David Baldacci, “Into the Water” by Paula Hawkins, “Murder Games” by James Patterson, “The Rooster Bar” by John Grisham, “The Woman in Cabin 10” by Ruth Ware and “No Middle Name” by...

  • Fallbrook Beautification Alliance sets spring Clean Up Day for April 21

    Updated Apr 24, 2018

    FALLBROOK – The Fallbrook Beautification Alliance has scheduled its spring communitywide Clean Up Day, 9 a.m. to noon, Saturday, April 21, in conjunction with the statewide California Creek to Bay Cleanup held by I Love a Clean San Diego. In celebration of Earth Day last year in San Diego County alone, the event brought together over 6,580 volunteers, local businesses, community organizations and government agencies, all working toward the same goal: a cleaner and healthier c...

  • Rattlers come out of hiding for spring

    Tracy DeFore, County of San Diego Communications Office|Updated Apr 24, 2018

    It might seem like it’s too early for prime rattlesnake season, but San Diego County residents should watch their step now. Dozens have already been sighted this year, and the numbers have spiked in April for the last two years. “We always say that every season is rattlesnake season because of the moderate climate in San Diego County,” county Animal Services Director Daniel DeSousa said. “But when the temperatures start rising in the spring, so do rattlesnake sightings, and calls come in from the coast to the mountains.” So f...

  • Supervisors call for bleeding control kits at county buildings and parks

    Joe Naiman, Village News Correspondent|Updated Apr 24, 2018

    The response to recent mass shootings has included calls for legislative change, but a less controversial response in the event of shootings or other traumatic injury in San Diego County was supported by the San Diego County Board of Supervisors at their March 27 meeting. The supervisors’ 5-0 vote directed the county’s chief administrative officer to raise awareness for bleeding control in San Diego County, including the training of county personnel and the placement of bleeding control kits in county buildings and county par...

  • 'Door-through-Door' program breaks cycle of repeated hospitalizations

    Updated Apr 24, 2018

    FALLBROOK - “Coming home from the hospital or a stay at a skilled nursing facility should be about healing, not about struggling with lack of food, medicine, equipment or wondering if anyone is coming to help,” said executive director of the Foundation for Senior Care Rachel Mason. “If one of those pieces is missing, the result is often a revolving door back into the hospital.” The “Door-Through-Door” program was created in November 2017 to ensure that medical care plans and social support systems are in place before discharg...

  • Thinking About Health: new form of e-cigarettes lures teens despite no proof it's safe

    Gordon Hopkins, Rural Health News Service|Updated Apr 24, 2018

    The e-cigarette has been touted – without proof – as a healthier alternative to traditional tobacco products and perhaps as even a method of breaking the tobacco habit altogether. Now a new, related product with the brand name JUUL has entered the market and is especially appealing to teens. An e-cigarette, which looks much like a traditional cigarette, heats a liquid to create an aerosol, called “vapor,” that can be inhaled. It is true that many of the toxic chemicals found in tobacco smoke are not present in the “vapor;...

  • Murphy & Murphy makes donation to support Boys & Girls Club event

    Updated Apr 24, 2018

    FALLBROOK – Murphy & Murphy Southern California Realty announced April 6 that it has donated $3,000 to the Boys & Girls Club's upcoming Casino Royale Dinner and Auction Gala, which will be held April 21 at Pala Casino Spa & Resort. "We've always supported our local charities, and the Boys & Girls Club organization – one of our biggest – does a tremendous job taking care of our community," said Chris Murphy. "We know that a healthy community starts with happy, healthy kids,...

  • Fallbrook Woman's Club honors their own

    Updated Apr 24, 2018

    FALLBROOK – The Fallbrook Woman's Club celebrated spring with recognition awards to "honor our own." The Fallbrook Woman's Club meets 11 a.m. on the second Tuesday of each month to host a variety of fundraiser events that provide donations to military families, school scholarships and community organizations. The clubhouse is located at 238 W. Mission Road in Fallbrook, and the public is welcome to attend. Lunch is provided to those in attendance for $12. If you are i...

  • BWC to host fashion show luncheon, May 11

    Updated Apr 24, 2018

    BONSALL - Celebrate Mother's Day with mom or a special friend and avoid the crowds by attending The Bonsall Woman's Club Luncheon and Fashion Show, Friday, May 11; Mother's Day is Sunday, May 13. The club's Luncheon and Fashion Show Committee will be held 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the ever-popular and elegant Vista Valley Country Club. Mike's Flowers in Fallbrook will provide the centerpieces. The spring fashion show, "Magical Memories," will be a fashion revue from the last...

  • Pacific Sotheby's International Realty agent Amelia Smith demonstrates how heroes are made

    Samantha Childs, Pacific Sothebys International Realty|Updated Apr 24, 2018

    The word "hero" often conjures up mental pictures of red flapping capes, over-the-elbow gloves and bold breastplate logos. But perhaps the accessories don't make the hero. Perhaps heroes are defined by something else. Maya Angelou said, "I think a hero is any person really intent on making this a better place for all people." The recent California wildfire season was the worst in history. With over 1.3 million acres of the state ravaged by flames that destroyed homes and...

  • Real estate sales must be intentional

    Pam Moss, Special to Village News|Updated Apr 24, 2018

    Selling real estate must be done with intent. It isn’t something that just happens. There are three points that can make or break a deal. The first is pictures. It may seem like a silly statement, but look at some of the pictures posted on the multiple listing service and every live real estate website in the known universe. To sell a property at the best possible price in a reasonable amount of time the first thing people learn about a property is from the pictures. Will a dark ugly rendition of an old photo do well? R...

  • Ortega wins small schools' cross-country race, Viking boys take second as a team

    Joe Naiman, Village News Correspondent|Updated Apr 24, 2018

    Seven small elementary schools in northern San Diego County and southern Riverside County participate in tournaments throughout the year with each school hosting a different sport. When five of those schools convened in Anza for the March 22 cross country meet, Vallecitos Elementary School sixth-grader Edgar Ortega won the boys race, and the Vallecitos boys placed second as a team. Cross country team scores are derived by adding the positions of a school’s first five finishers, so a minimum of five runners are needed for a t...

  • Barrick, Dunckel inducted into Palomar College Athletic Hall of Fame

    Joe Naiman, Village News Correspondent|Updated Apr 24, 2018

    The Palomar College Athletic Hall of Fame now includes 1987 Fallbrook High School graduates Scott Barrick and Bill Dunckel. “I just thought it was a big honor, and I am very grateful to have at least one season to play under Coach Craft,” Barrick, who played football for the Comets in 1989 when Tom Craft was Palomar’s head coach, said. “What an honor,” Dunckel, who was one of Palomar’s baseball players during the 1988 and 1989 seasons, said. “There are so many great athletes that have gone through that school. I just feel p...