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Articles from the May 9, 2016 edition


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  • Updated state gaming compact gives Pala Casino option to add more slots

    Updated May 9, 2016

    SAN DIEGO – Gov. Jerry Brown today announced the signing of anupdated state gaming compact with the Pala Band of Mission Indians in northeastern San Diego County. The agreement, which sets terms under which the tribe can operate the Pala Casino, supersedes a contract signed a dozen years ago. It authorizes the tribe to operate 2,500 slot machines, an increase of 500 over the prior agreement. The casino has no plans to add gaming devices at the current time, however, spokesman Jack Taylor said. Provisions in the compact cover...

  • South Mission Road Traffic Alert

    Updated May 9, 2016

    Noelle Denke, spokesperson for the Fallbrook Public Utility District, reports that South Mission Rd., south of Winterhaven, will be down to one lane today through Wednesday from the hours of 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. due to construction work....

  • New novel by local author reveals secrets of famous suffragette

    Updated May 9, 2016

    FALLBROOK – After six years of research and writing, local author Sarah Bates has published a new novel detailing the early life of suffragette Elizabeth Cady Stanton. Although the author has always been intrigued by Stanton, comments by young women who didn’t know who Stanton was, or that she fought for the 19th Amendment giving women voting rights, convinced Bates to write the novel. Thus was born "The Lost Diaries of Elizabeth Cady Stanton." Although the author read eve... Full story

  • Fallbrook PEO chapters salute military at spring social

    Updated May 9, 2016

    FALLBROOK – The five Fallbrook philanthropic educational organization (PEO) chapters of the Santa Margarita Reciprocity Bureau (SMRB) recently had their spring social at the Pala Mesa Golf Resort. The program, hosted by Chapter WM, was presented by Lynn Sheffer and was a tribute to the military. Sheffer arranged to have four Marines attend, and they spoke to the group about their experiences away from their homes and families and how Sheffer helps them. Sheffer is the Family R...

  • Five Ways To Avoid Packing-Panic

    Updated May 9, 2016

    Nancy Schrimpf Coldwell Banker Village Properties Special to the Village News It happened again this week. First, there was elation, then gratitude, then exuberance. We were hugging. She was giggling and thanking me and I was congratulating her and we were both a little weepy. Then she went mute and I saw the look flash across her face. I have seen that look before many times. I've even made it myself a time or two. Back in the day, I might have mistaken it for seller's...

  • Perking up the Pico

    Updated May 9, 2016

    FALLBROOK – It’s been said “it takes a village,” and Save Our Forest (SOF) is here to echo that with an emphatic “indeed it does.” The four block walkway in the heart of Fallbrook, from Fallbrook Street to Elder Street, provides a pleasant shaded walk for many residents for leisurely walks, walking the dog, walking to the shopping center, and meeting friends for a stroll. Changes to the drainage ditch actually began when SOF planted almost 100 trees in 1997, when the trees w... Full story

  • Fallbrook Gem and Mineral Society to host Houser

    Updated May 9, 2016

    FALLBROOK – Fallbrook Gem and Mineral Society (FGMS) invites all mineral enthusiasts to hear renowned mineral collector Chuck Houser speak about his passion for calcite on Thursday, May 12, at 7 p.m. at the FGMS building (123 W. Alvarado St.). Started more than 30 years ago, the Houser Mineral Collection is known for its worldwide calcite specimens, collected by Houser in assorted colors and a multiplicity of crystal forms and habits, especially unique twin crystals. Calcite i...

  • Joseph Earl Machado

    Updated May 9, 2016

    Joseph Earl Machado of Fallbrook, Calif. went home to be with our Lord on May 2, 2016. Joseph, better known as Earl, was born on June 2, 1941 to Joseph Carlo and Frances Machado in Santa Monica, Calif. Earl graduated from St. John Vianney High School in Los Angeles, Calif. and attended Santa Monica College. Earl married Kathleen Whalen on April 27, 1963 and they had six children together. Earl and Kathleen lived in Culver City before moving his family to Fallbrook in 1975....