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 working smoke detector helped save a home on Via Alicia on July 8, as it alerted the residents of a fire before it could get out of control. Firefighters with North County Fire arrived at the 2,800 square-foot home at approximately 5:40 p.m., and were able to keep the fire in one room, instead of having it spread to the entire home. "Because of a working fire detector, the two individuals at home were alerted, and the residents were not displaced," said North County Fire's John Buchanan. "The homeowner was able to help... Full story
FALLBROOK – A domestic violence suspect is in critical condition this morning, Friday, July 8, after he was shot by sheriff's deputies in Fallbrook. The 47-year-old man was shot at the end of a nearly five-hour standoff yesterday, July 7, authorities said. Deputies responded at 9:38 a.m. to a home at 2658 Huffstatler St. on a domestic disturbance call "involving a suicidal man with a gun,'' identified as Jose Armando Garcia, San Diego County sheriff's Lt. Dan Brislin said. Garcia was accused of threatening to kill his wife a...
The guest cook this week is Michele Howard, who loves this quick and easy egg dish. "If you want to eat healthily, and get to work in a hurry, this is a quick meal to go. Just warm it up in microwave 40 seconds per slice," she said. This dish is for busy moms, career folk, and students. It would be one of the healthiest dishes to prepare ahead of time for the following week. The nice thing about preparing a meal ahead of time is you can eat it for breakfast or take it for...
The North County Fire Protection District (NCFPD) board of directors on June 28 voted unanimously to move forward with a resource deployment trial that fire chief Stephen Abbott believes will result in positive changes in the district's operations. "One of the things we're most excited about is we will be putting captain paramedics out in Rainbow," said Abbott, who said three captains will be working on a shift basis at station six (2309 Rainbow Valley Blvd.) beginning in mid July. "Having that staffing out there in Rainbow...
Fallbrook’s history is about to gain a few shades of color, thanks to the Fallbrook Latino Heritage Foundation (FLHF). While the Fallbrook Historical Society has worked tirelessly to gather as much information as possible about the community’s foundation, stories from several groups, such as Latinos and Native Americans, were not fully represented in the historical information gathered. The FLHF has made gathering information about founding Latino families its priority, and aims to celebrate the Latino presence in Fal...
Fallbrook Union High School District (FUHSD) administration is currently gathering information to present to its board of trustees in regards to a bond measure, which could possibly be put on the ballot this November. According to FUHSD chief business officer Wil Hatcher, several elements of the school property are in need of improvement, replacement or updating. On March 16, the board of trustees held a study session for the purpose of receiving an update on the condition of... Full story
The sale of Fallbrook Golf Club, which began June 28 when Harold Vaubel of HGM Golf Enterprises, LLC, entered into an agreement to purchase Fallbrook Golf Course, Inc., from Jack Lamberson, is expected to be completed this week. As of Tuesday, July 5 (the deadline for this article), lawyers representing both parties were meeting to seal the deal. Fallbrook Golf Club was closed by Lamberson on June 25. After reaching the agreement with Lamberson on June 28, Vaubel, with... Full story
The Fallbrook Gem and Mineral Society (FGMS) entered an educational case at the San Diego County Fair's gems, minerals, and jewelry exhibit to honor Dr. Peter Bancroft. The case itself would be honored with the Josephine Scripps Cup for the best mineral from San Diego County. "It was a bonus, but we're really happy to win that," said Fallbrook Gem and Mineral Society curator Michael Evans, who designed and put together the display case. "Getting the cup for the best mineral... Full story
On Monday, June 20, the staff at Palomares House (home of the Fallbrook Land Conservancy) noticed that one of the sculptures on the grounds had been broken apart. Called "For the love of music," the bronze sculpture of hummingbirds attached to a marble base sat near one of the walkways in the park area of the property on South Stage Coach Lane. Mike Peters, preserve manager, said the metal part of the sculpture was found on the ground "busted up." The sculpture, made by...
Robin Montgomery Special to The Village News Every day across the United States, military personnel are deployed or reassigned to other military bases around the world. In many of those cases, service members cannot take their beloved pets with them, nor can they find anyone to care for their pets until they return home months later. All too often, these service members have no other option than to turn their pets in to animal shelters, leaving their pets’ fate unknown. An I...
BONSALL – Many people say that kids don't read any more. Video games, mobile phones, social media, texting and TV seem to keep kids staring at screens much of the day. "Text neck" is predicted to be the next health epidemic. However, one local youth may make you rethink that notion. Jake Fragala, 11, of Bonsall, achieved some remarkable feats this past school year, which shows he spends most of his free time flipping pages, instead of swiping a screen. Jake was a fifth g...
FALLBROOK – In 1946, not long after the end of WWII, 12 visionary Fallbrook women came together to form the first Fallbrook branch of the American Association of University Women (AAUW). It was to be dedicated to the mission of broadening opportunities for women and girls, especially in the pursuit of higher education. Their groundbreaking efforts were not wasted. Seventy years later the organization continues to thrive in Fallbrook, and as a result of the local branch’s exp...
Strong financial management avoids rate spikes, maintains strong credit ratings SAN DIEGO – The San Diego County Water Authority Board of Directors adopted on June 23 rate increases of 6.4 percent for untreated water and 5.9 percent for treated water in 2017, near the low end of projections and similar to the increases adopted by the Board of Directors for 2016. Rates adopted today by the Board are primarily driven by higher costs from the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California, though they also incorporate h...
This spring, seven Fallbrook High School student athletes signed letters of intent with the colleges of their choice. Athletic director Patrick Walker said that the high school averages between five and 10 students signing letters each year, so this was a normal number. Two of the students signed to play football, two to play field hockey, two to play rugby and one to play baseball. Both Collin Dowling and Parker Martin were named first team all league, with Dowling on the...
Lorraine (Kostenko) Sheridan fell asleep in Jesus at 4 a.m. Saturday, May 28, at home in Fallbrook. She was born 83 years ago to Andrew Kostenko and Lena (Bonenko) Kostenko of Butte, North Dakota. She was delivered at home by a midwife and placed in a warm oven on that cold October day in 1932. She grew up on a farm with her brothers and sister milking cows, walking to school through the snow and learning to play the piano, in which she excelled. She had an angel's touch and...
Gregory Clarke “Greg” Lanning, 51, passed away peacefully in his sleep Wednesday, June 29, at his home in Topeka. Greg was born January 19, 1965, in Oceanside to Donald and Wilma Lanning. He graduated from Fallbrook Union High School in 1983 where he enjoyed playing the clarinet in the marching band. Greg worked for the floral industries delivering flowers in Southern California. He moved to Topeka in 2005 and was an active member at Countryside United Methodist Church, whe... Full story
While the weeds at the old McDonalds continue to grow towards the heavens, there is another eyesore developing in town: the old county welfare building east of Main and Alvarado, which is now run by the Mission Resource Conservation District (MRCD). How about turning the water back on and not killing all the shrubs and vegetation? Your neighbors would appreciate it. Robert Sommers...
FALLBROOK – The week of June 16 to 25, Fallbrook Youth Baseball hosted the Pony Baseball Southwest Region, North Section All Star Tournament. FYB's 10U Fallbrook Warriors All Star Team went undefeated all the way to the championship game and beat Carlsbad by Mercy Rule, 17-7 in the fifth inning, for the title of Champion. Most of these boys have been playing together since they were 6 years old, so this is a huge accomplishment; their parents and coaches are very proud of t...
The Fallbrook Summer Nights events are coming up soon. Bikes, Brews & BBQ is on July 8; National Night Out is on July 29, and Salute To Our Military is on Aug. 19. All activities happen from 5 to 9 p.m. on Main Ave. and Alvarado Street. The Sheriff's Department encourages everyone to enjoy these events responsibly, and to keep your vehicles locked with no valuables visible inside. Fallbrook Summer Nights are a great way to support and promote our community, so come on out. Jake Kruger Crime Prevention Specialist San Diego...
This is an invitation to those who know, love and use the Pico Promenade − stand up and be part of a wonderful opportunity to keep a healthy north-south walkway great, full with flowers, butterflies, small birds and wildlife. If you don’t have time each week to help, find a small way to join others in making this a viable event place; come up with great ideas to extend Heyneman Park, which is accessible off the Pico's Ash Street bridge. Recommend to leaders to have safety lights and crosswalks so this shines as a special gem...
PALA – Block Party 2016 will feature the exclusive return of 90’s R&B legends TLC, Jordan, Soul For Real and DJ Wiz to the Starlight Theater stage at 8 p.m., Friday, Sept. 9, at Pala Casino Spa & Resort. In addition, Grammy Award-winning band TOTO will bring its “An Evening With TOTO” Summer Run of the U.S. to the Starlight Theater stage at 7:30 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 10. The vibes will be soulful and funky and the party will feature all things great from the 90’s – artists...
TEMECULA – The Old Town Temecula Community Theater, a performing arts destination, has announced its new season schedule of world-class and affordable concerts, plays, and dance performances. Elements En Pointe will be offered by the Ballet Studio and Fine Arts Network Theater Company on Friday, July 22, at 7:30 p.m., and Saturday, July 23, at 2 p.m. at the Old Town Temecula Community Theater. Journey through classical and contemporary ballet repertoire that spans the ages f... Full story
American Counseling Association Special to Village News Every parent has heard complaints about summer boredom. Their children may initially welcome that summer freedom, but all that empty time can sometimes become a burden. That's where parents can help by approaching summer activities for their children in a positive way. Some parents, for example, worry too much about their children's futures. They view summer as a time to better prepare their children for college or that future career, even though the child may still be...
José A. Álvarez, Communications Office County of San Diego It’s not a vaccine, but it can reduce your chances of getting HIV by over 90 percent. Truvada®, produced by Gilead Sciences, Inc., is a medication that is commonly used as part of combination therapy to treat HIV infection. However, HIV-negative people also can take it as a daily pill to reduce their risk of getting HIV infection in the first place. This strategy, known as pre-exposure prophylaxis, or PrEP, invo... Full story
MISSION VIEJO – Despite the influx of information about dietary fats becoming available to consumers nationwide, a new survey by the Hass Avocado Board (HAB) revealed that many Americans are still unclear about the definition and impact of “good” and “bad” fats. In a survey of more than 2,000 adults, more than a third (36 percent) incorrectly thought that all fats play a role in increased cholesterol levels, compared to 42 percent of respondents in 2014. Respondents categorized as Millennials (aged 18-35) may feel more educ... Full story
