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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VISTA - The body of a possible transient was found this morning at a North County strip mall. The discovery in the 1700 block of University Drive in Vista was reported shortly after 6 a.m., according to sheriff's officials. The person who found the unidentified body in a makeshift homeless camp behind a Target store described it as partially decomposed, Lt. David Buether said. The case was being investigated as a suspected natural death, the lieutenant said. Details about the decedent, including gender and approximate age,... Full story
SAN DIEGO - SeaWorld San Diego announced that it will expand its Waves of Honor program to offer free admission to U.S. military veterans and three guests through July 15. The theme park currently offers free admission year-round to active-duty military members through its Waves of Honor program, which SeaWorld Entertainment implemented in 2003. According to the theme park, roughly three million military members and their family members have visited a SeaWorld Entertainment park for free since the program's inception.... Full story
SAN DIEGO - The week ahead is shaping up to be a wet and overcast one across San Diego County after the first of three possible storms brought light rains on Monday, May 20 and dropped temperatures several degrees, capped off by the threat of thunder and lightning tonight. Several areas of San Diego County have seen one-tenth of an inch of rain today, according to the National Weather Service. Forecasters expect the rainfall to resurge tonight -- along with possible thunder and lightning -- eventually totaling as much as... Full story
FALLBROOK – Supporters and friends of REINS Therapeutic Horsemanship Program and Foundation for Senior Care gathered to watch the historic Kentucky Derby, May 4. For the first time in history, the first-place finisher was disqualified. Attendees at the event waited for the result of the objection on pins and needles. At the end, Country House emerged as the victor of the 145th Kentucky Derby. The big winner of the day at Horses, Hats and Hope was Linda Pierce who won the Kentucky Derby race raffle with her selection of C...
The Fallbrook Garden Club Garden Tour offered a variety of surprises in gardens all over town, May 4. From two gardens in the south in the area of Sleeping Indian and Olive Hill roads, to the north off East Mission Road and the north end of Live Oak Park Road where seven gardens were open for viewing. Whether visitors were gardeners looking for ideas to use at home or people interested in viewing the gardener’s handiwork, it was a day full of unique sights and creative f...
Crafting quick, easy, nutritious meals is one of the most common goals for home chefs, yet it may sometimes be difficult to keep the menu feeling fresh and new. By introducing a variety of ingredients, home cooks can broaden the horizons of their family's dinner options. For creative family meals, consider these globally inspired recipes that highlight inventive ways to incorporate beef as a main ingredient in nearly any dish. From sandwiches to salads, the versatility of an...
Do you enjoy nature and working outdoors in the garden, taking a hike in forests or maybe tending to your summer vegetable plot? If these activities help you to have a connected feeling to nature, why not have that same comfort zone with some interior plants inside your home? It is a proven fact that house plants give people a sense of comfort, lessen stress, increase physiological ease and help reduce air pollutants. Plant explorers for centuries have scoured the earth to...
FALLBROOK – Mission Resource Conservation District would like to celebrate the 66 years of service that its two iconic liquid amber trees in front of its building on Alvarado Street gave to the Fallbrook Community. One of their toughest decisions was to remove these trees, according to the district. The district said the age and size of the trees had become a safety issue for the community and maintaining these towering trees had become an expensive challenge. Every type of t...
NORTH COUNTY – Rainbow Municipal Water District and the board of directors announced a new water efficiency incentive program allowing their customers access to minute-by-minute water usage data with an intelligent water monitoring device. Ever since the creation of municipal water delivery, homeowners have largely been in the dark about their water usage until the monthly bill arrives, but that is about to change for customers of the Rainbow Municipal Water District in North County. RMWD is extending a special offer on t...
Boxes to dispose of United States flags which warrant retirement will soon be available at San Diego County Library branches. A 5-0 San Diego County Board of Supervisors vote, April 30, approved the use of $13,500 of Neighborhood Reinvestment Program funding for the purchase of flag disposal boxes as part of a regional flag etiquette program. “Today’s action is the first step in creating a regional flag retirement program,” Supervisor Greg Cox said, who also provided the Neighborhood Reinvestment Program funding from his b...
RAINBOW – The Rainbow Municipal Water District received the District Transparency Certificate of Excellence by the Special District Leadership Foundation in recognition of its outstanding efforts to promote transparency and good governance. “This award is a testament to Rainbow Municipal Water District’s commitment to open government,” General Manager Tom Kennedy said. “The entire district staff is to be commended for their contributions that empower the public with information and facilitate engagement and oversight...
FALLBROOK – The Fallbrook Propane Co. announced the winners of the Junior Art of the Avocado competition. Twenty-four students from kindergarten through fourth grade entered and 20 students from fifth through eighth grade entered. From kindergarten to fourth grade, the Sponsor Award was named to "Avocado Dots"by Kisa Hilsabeck, and the Chamber Pick Award was given to "Avocado Love" by Makenzie Gordon. First place was "Mt. Avocado" by Daniel Legge; second place was "Last A...
FALLBROOK – Fallbrook Art Center's eighth annual Artists Guild Show features over 80 works in an exciting variety of media and disciplines including painting, printmaking, jewelry, sculpture, photography, mixed media and more selected by Show Juror Richard Hawk of Encinitas from 146 submissions. The opening reception will be held Saturday, May 18, from 5-7 p.m. Awards will be announced for Best of Show, first, second and third place for $2,500 in cash awards – the final cas...
TEMECULA – Theatre Royale presents Disney’s “Newsies,” at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m., June 22 and 2 p.m. June 23, at Pechanga Resort Casino. Stop the presses. This Disney film turned Tony-winning Broadway hit inspires everyone to fight for what’s right and seize the day. Disney’s “Newsies,” based on the 1992 motion picture, features a score by eight-time Academy Award winner Alan Menken and Jack Feldman and a book by four-time Tony Award winner Harvey Fierstein. “Newsies” is inspired by the real-life newsboy strike of 1899, whe...
Now in its fifth extension – and finally, the final, final extension it was announced – the hit musical comedy “Chaps” is running until May 26. If you have forgotten, it is about a BBC broadcast that goes awry just as it is time to go on the air. At air time, Tex Riley’s Radio Round-Up cowboy band hasn’t arrived at the studio. Chaos ensues when the show must go on. And for anyone looking for a reason – like one is needed, the Lamb’s Players have extended their delightfully, h...
FALLBROOK – Pianists and vocalists performed a public concert at the Christian Science Church, May 4. The program included musical numbers from "Camelot," "Alice in Wonderland," "Titanic," "The Sound of Music," "Man of La Mancha," "Pajama Game," "Carmen" and traditional Celtic songs, African American spirituals and songs from Benjamin Godard, Chuck Berry and Righteous Brothers. Submitted by Natasha Ragland....
Samples from suspect measles cases continue to arrive at the San Diego County Public Health Lab, but none have tested positive for the virus, the county Health and Human Services announced recently. Through May 7, the county had tested lab specimens in 35 suspect measles cases, and more are coming almost daily. HHSA has personnel on hand to take calls and referrals from doctors 24 hours a day, seven days a week. County health officials said that is a good thing because the loc...
FALLBROOK – Albertsons in Fallbrook is hosting a mobile blood drive in partnership with the San Diego Blood Bank Monday, May 27, from 1-6 p.m. in their parking lot at 1133 S. Mission Road, in Fallbrook. Anyone 17 and older, who weighs at least 114 pounds and is in good health may be eligible to donate blood. A good meal and plenty of fluids are recommended before donation. All donors must show picture identification. Donors are encouraged to schedule an appointment to donate, but walk-ins are welcome. To schedule an a...
Ginger Bahardar Special to the Village News If someone feels physically sick, they know to make an appointment with a medical doctor. When they feel sore and stiff, they may go to see a massage therapist. After surgery or if someone has a broken bone, they go to a physical therapist who helps get their body moving again. People know these things, and they don’t feel ashamed about doing them. Unfortunately, making an appointment with a psycho-therapist can hold a negative stigma. Why is it considered a weakness to ask for h...
WASHINGTON – With participation nationwide, Drug Enforcement Administration and its law enforcement partners have collected nearly 12 million pounds of unused or expired prescription medications over the course of 17 successful DEA National Prescription Drug Take Back events. During the 17th semiannual event, April 27, the Take Back initiative saw new records for the numbers of law enforcement partners and collection sites. Together with these local, state, tribal and federal partners – more than 5,000 total – at nearl...
BERKELEY – Kevin Quintero of Fallbrook graduated with a bachelor's degree from University of California Berkeley in December 2018 with a double major in political science with a concentration on American politics and American studies with a concentration in education. His senior thesis titled, "Shopping for Students: The Marketization of the Public Education System" focused on the educational policy No Child Left Behind and the neoliberalism discourse between nontraditional p...
What parent doesn't want to protect their children, to see them safe, healthy and happy? Such concerns are part of our DNA, inherited from our cave dwelling ancestors and their dangerous world. While today's kids don't need protection from saber-toothed tigers, there are still numerous ways for children to make mistakes. As parents we need to realize that some mistakes are "good mistakes," errors in decision making that may result in the wrong outcomes, but that can be valuable learning experiences for our children. Parents...
National Charity League Ticktockers Erica Nash and Sophie Hunter present a cash donation to a Fallbrook Food Pantry worker. The National Charity League, San Luis Rey ninth-graders recently wrapped up their “We CAN Food Drive” leadership project. With the help of Fallbrook residents, they delivered 776 cans of food and $155 to the food pantry....
MANKATO, Minn. – Minnesota State University Mankato awarded 2,304 degrees at the end of the spring 2019 semester, with approximately 1,700 students participating in three graduation ceremonies on campus May 11, in Taylor Center’s Bresnan Arena. From Fallbrook, Samantha Branham earned a master’s degree in industrial and organizational psychology. Candidates for graduate degrees graduated with the college of their affiliation. Graduate degrees awarded include 78 Master of Arts degrees, eight master of accounting degrees, four...
FALLBROOK – Zion Christian School announced its expansion into a center for blended and project-based learning. Zion Christian School and Learning Center will serve students from preschool through grade 12 in the 2019-2020 school year. The preschool will continue to serve young students and their families with classes for 2- to 4-year-old children, as well as a transitional kindergarten three days a week, and a weekly half-day kindergarten. The new Learning Center will serve students in grades 1-12, the blended learning m...
