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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A program aimed at softening the blow of costly irrigation system upgrades may bring relief for local avocado growers who are struggling to survive unrelenting surges in their water bills. “It’s been very, very challenging to address these water issues,” Tom Bellamore, president of California Avocado Commission, told a group of growers at a May 17 workshop held in Fallbrook. “This may provide some ray of hope.” The gathering attracted about 100 growers, grove managers, association officials and other participants to the fo...
This is part two of a two-part story on minimum wage. Part one appeared in the May 19 edition of the Village News and can be read online at www.thevillagenews.com While business owners are taking steps to financially prepare for the minimum wage increase set to fully take effect in 2022, others believe that there are steps employees can also take to make sure they are employed. Senator Joel Anderson, of the 38th district, believes that the minimum wage increase is actually a d...
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FALLBROOK – Eighth-grader Dane Hansen surprised Jeremiah’s Ranch at a fundraiser at Myrtle Creek Botanical Gardens & Nursery on May 14 with a check for $1,500. Sullivan Middle School in Bonsall has a community giving project called the 10 percent project, to inspire philanthropy among their students. Ten percent of a student’s grade for the school year involves creating a project which benefits others. Dane decided to help the special needs population in the Fallbrook area....
FALLBROOK – Several Fallbrook School of the Arts students have entered artwork in the San Diego Fair. It will be on display in the Creative Youth Tent in the infield. The fair opens on June 3 and runs through July 4 at the Del Mar Fair Grounds. Marilee Ragland’s Art Expressions and Wildlife Art Classes have over 30 entries in the Creative Youth Exhibit. All students who enter the fair receive an exhibitor pass so that they will be able to attend the fair and see their art... Full story
FALLBROOK – Peggy Hanne and Steve Butterworth are proud to announce the graduation of their daughter Kassidy Butterworth from California State University Long Beach (CSULB) on May 18. Kassidy, a 2012 graduate of Fallbrook Union High School, received a bachelor of arts degree summa cum laude in psychology, with a perfect 4.0 grade point average. She recently has been inducted into the National Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi. While at CSULB, Kassidy received the Outstanding S...
Jacob Preal Writer Intern California may be legalizing recreational marijuana with a Nov. 8 ballot. The “Control, Regulate and Tax Adult Use of Marijuana Act” received more than 600,000 signatures to qualify the initiative for the November ballot. Although this number has yet to be verified by elections officials, the coalition received almost double the required 365,880 signatures for it to make the ballot. If passed, this act will legalize marijuana for recreational use for those aged 21 and older, as well as impose a 15... Full story
FALLBROOK – In response to a revised Executive Order from Governor Brown, the California State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) acted to end the statewide mandatory conservation requirements that were imposed in May 2015. Over the last year Rainbow Municipal Water District has worked diligently to educate the SWRCB on the extraordinary efforts by the residents of San Diego County not only to conserve, but also to invest in diverse, drought resilient supplies of water. The action by the board replaced the arbitrary statew... Full story
FALLBROOK – On May 14, Hector Tobar's talk on his writing of "Deep Down Dark: The Untold Stories of Buried in a Chilean Mine and the Miracle that Set Them Free" was a resounding success. Tobar entertained the sold out audience with stories from his life, and how his own background helped prepare him to tell the incredible tale of the 33 trapped miners. Attendees had the opportunity to ask questions, which ranged from how the time he spent with the miners (hearing their stories...
Big, beautiful, puffs of smoke that fill the air with the delicious aroma of barbecue. That's what you'll see and smell traveling on South Mission Road on Saturdays and Sundays, courtesy of Da Big Show BBQ. "Big Bertha," the nickname for the large smoker and grill owned by Melroy Hyman, is docked at the entrance to the Valley Fort, which hosts a Farmer's Market every Sunday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Da Big Show BBQ was invited to set up shop at the Farmer's Market last December.... Full story
FALLBROOK – For the past three years, Live Oak Elementary has been recognized as a Leader in Me school. The students, faculty, and staff have embraced the key principles of personal responsibility, integrity, vision, and teamwork. This lays the foundation for the belief that every child can be a leader. Over the past two weeks, Live Oak fifth graders have stepped up as leaders, collecting change to raise funds for St. Jude’s Children Research Hospital. They are excited to sha... Full story
FALLBROOK – When selling their homes, homeowners can employ several strategies in an effort to drum up interest among potential buyers. First of all, if you are selling a home, it is important to use a local realtor who has connections to help sell the home faster and understands the local area. Secondly, open houses are helpful, which invite prospective buyers to tour the property. Realtors have long used open houses to introduce properties to the market, and a w...
FALLBROOK – It's time to haul the lawn chairs out of the garage and dust them off; Fallbrook's Summer Movies in the Park is headed to town this June. Each showing will have activities, games and giveaways for the whole family. The first showing will be held on June 17 at the Fallbrook Community Center, and will be "Minions." "The Good Dinosaur" will be shown at Live Oak Park on July 15. "Inside Out" will be shown at the Fallbrook Community Center on August 12. All movies are free and start at dusk until 10 p...
FALLBROOK – The BJ Wilson Fine Art exhibit will run from Friday, June 3 through Thursday, June 30 at Brandon Gallery. A reception, open to the public, will be held on Saturday, June 18 from 5 to 7 p.m. at the gallery, 105 N. Main Ave.. The Fallbrook Art Association (FAA) has received two gifts of paintings from the estate of BJ Wilson. These paintings, of exceptional quality, are wonderfully representative of her career as a painter, lecturer and art-travel leader. The FAA, of...
"I am a member of no organized political party; I am a (fill in blank)." In this strangest of all elections in more than a century, I am reminded of this famous quote by Will Rogers. Not to be outdone, we now match the Europeans in the numbers of our political parties. Our 34 Senate hopefuls are spread over 7 indicated preferences. You can vote for president via one of the several Republican parties as led by Trump, Cruz, Ryan, Wall Street, nervous old white men, RNC or TBD. Or you can vote via one of the at least four...
Vote red, white and blue, not red or blue this election. Randy Hartman... Full story
FALLBROOK – The Fallbrook Beautification Alliance (FBA) welcomes new director Julie Gipner to the board. Gipner, a Fallbrook native, went to high school here before heading off to college. After college she pursued interests in towns across the United States, but always considered Fallbrook her home. "I returned because I love living in Fallbrook, it's beautiful here" she shared. Gipner realized that the beauty of the town exists because hard working people keep it that w...
FALLBROOK – For the benefit of everyone who has a loved one in the Fallbrook Masonic Cemetery and to the community in general, the Masonic Cemetery Board of Directors and management wants to provide a brief update and description of the work now being done at the cemetery as well as information on the estimated completion. Much of the older sections of the cemetery known as Elm I and II, Babyland, and Smelser, are being renovated to improve both the appearance and long-term s...
Cate Kortzeborn Special to the Village News Are you looking for a nursing home for yourself or a loved one? People go to nursing homes for different reasons. They may be sick or hurt and require ongoing nursing care. They may have had surgery and need time to recuperate. Or they may have chronic care needs or disabilities that make long-term nursing care a necessity. Many communities have nursing homes. But how do you pick one that’s best for you or your family member in n...
Contrary to what some might believe, Kenyans do not have a problem getting access to water. It's getting clean, potable water that's the problem. According to Water.org, only 59 percent of Kenya has access to safe water supplies, and both sanitation and water resources are unavailable for many in rural and urban areas. Due to the lack of clean water and sanitary conditions, diarrhea is second to pneumonia in deaths in children under five years of age (excluding neonatal)....
PALA – Pala Casino Spa & Resort will continue its Free Events series in June featuring the 60+ Club at 1 p.m. on Tuesdays and 12:30 p.m. on Thursdays; the underground wine CAVE and Luis Rey’s on weekends, and tribute concerts at 8 p.m. on Saturdays in the Infinity Showroom. The free June entertainment schedule includes: Tribute Concerts, 8 p.m., Saturdays, Infinity Showroom - June 4, Mirage, a tribute to Fleetwood Mac, followed by Club Infinity with DJ Gonzo - June 11, One With Everything, a tribute to Styx, followed by Club...
Fallbrook driver Ryan Welfle placed fourth in the Demo Cross main event April 30 at Perris Auto Speedway. "It could have gone better if my transmission didn't start to give up," said Welfle. Welfle began the 20-lap race on the inside of the ninth row. "I just started off slow and tried to stay out of trouble and make sure I was there at the end," said Welfle. "When all was said and done I got up to fourth." Welfle noted that the 1974 Cadillac Coupe De Ville had been struggling with transmission issues the entire night. "The t...
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