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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From the U.S. Department of Justice The children whose abuse is captured in child pornography images suffer not just from the sexual abuse graphically memorialized in the images, but also from a separate victimization, knowing that the images of that abuse are accessible, usually on the Internet, and are traded by other offenders who receive sexual gratification from the children’s distress. According to academic researchers, medical professionals, and child pornography victims themselves, knowing that all copies of child p...
The recipients of District Five Neighborhood Reinvestment Program grants approved during the June 20 San Diego County Board of Supervisors meeting include Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1924, the Fallbrook Historical Society, and Spirit of Sharing. The supervisors' 5-0 vote allocated $25,000 to Post 1924 for various facilities improvements, $15,000 to the Fallbrook Historical Society for Reche School House restoration work, and $20,000 to Spirit for Sharing which will be used t...
The San Diego County Water Authority (CWA) approved what equates to a 3.7 percent rate increase for its water rates. The June 22 adoption of next year's rates will increase the cost per acre-foot on a countywide basis from $1,546 to $1,603 for treated water and from $1,256 to $1,303 for untreated supply. The rate changes also include replacing a per-acre annexation cost with a single annexation application fee. The CWA's rates are based on a melded rate which melds the cost of water delivered from the Metropolitan Water Distr... Full story
SAN DIEGO – San Diego County Assessor Ernest Dronenburg announced June 29 that the 2017 assessed value of all taxable property has topped the $500 billion mark, closing at $512.3 billion. This is an increase of 6.05 percent (or $29.2 billion) over last year. The County’s net assessed value after the deduction of property tax exemptions for homeowners, disabled veterans and charitable organizations is $492.1 billion. Based on Proposition 13’s statutory 1 percent tax rate, this will produce approximately $4.92 billion to fund s... Full story
North County – More than a dozen students from the Fallbrook Youth Advocacy Coalition have been knocking on doors in Fallbrook and De Luz apartment communities to find out what residents think about safety, crime and related issues in their neighborhoods. The youth, ages 12 to 16, are reaching out to the community, collecting resident safety and crime input using the Neighborhood Safety Perception Survey. Developed by The Center for Community Research organization, the s...
FALLBROOK – Viviana Lasley, 12, and her brother Diego Lasley, 13, each won "Best of Show" ribbons for their contributions to the Creative Youth Exhibit at the San Diego County Fair. Viviana's award was for her construction of a spring-motion hobby horse named "Califairnia Chrome," which was a replica of famed racehorse California Chrome. Diego received his award for the creation of a comic book entitled "Cowboy Logan," which was based on the movie Logan and the Fair's w... Full story
FALLBROOK – Fallbrook Union Elementary School District (FUESD) is announcing its policy for providing free and reduced-price meals for children served under the National School Lunch Program and/or School Breakfast Program. Each school and the district's central office have a copy of the policy, which may be viewed by any interested party on request. Meal applications will be sent to all households with a letter informing parents or guardians of the availability of free and reduced-price meals. To apply, complete one a...
Mike Mason Special to the Village News Many homeowners today are optimistic about the potential profit they will realize when they sell their home this summer. The recent headlines have reported nothing short of miraculous improvements to the housing market and sellers are gearing up for big price increases and a record breaking time on the market. The downside is these lofty expectations may lead to a major disappointment. It’s more critical than ever to have a local agent t...
FALLBROOK – Jean Esop came to work for Coldwell Banker Village Properties in February of this year and has already been recognized as a top producer. She has been helping clients in real estate and loans for more than 25 years. Esop and her husband have been successful investors of Southern California Real Estate; it has been their number one wealth builder. To buy and hold for the long-term is the key while continuing to enjoy the income and tax benefits through market cycles...
SAN DIEGO – San Diego County residents and businesses who disagree with their property tax assessments for the 2017-2018 year may file an application to appeal them between July 2 and Nov. 30, David Hall, clerk of the county Assessment Appeals Board, announced. Applications and information booklets are available on the county’s website: www.sdcounty.ca.gov/cob/aab/index.html. Residents may also pick them up and speak with staff at the clerk of the board’s office in the County Administration Center, 1600 Pacific Highw...
FALLBROOK – Fallbrook Regional Health District has been sponsoring a Wellness Walk each month. Due to the high temperatures expected during the summer months, they are suspending the scheduled walks and anticipate rescheduling in the fall in either October or November depending on the weather. Since exercise is medicine, the district hopes the regular walkers will find ways to continue to be active during the hot weather. Swimming and indoor activities are encouraged, and they want to remind the community to drink water to s... Full story
FALLBROOK – Come join the Fallbrook Chamber of Commerce for the next Wine & a Bite, where guests will taste, stroll and nibble their way through this popular annual and seasonal event. Featuring food and wine from local restaurants and wineries, all tastings are included in the price at each stop. Wines are served in a keepsake wine glass. It is best to register soon as this event always sells out! A portion of the proceeds will benefit the Fallbrook VFW Post 1924 for this particular date. A few of the featured July venues a...
FALLBROOK – On Friday, July 21, the Fallbrook Women’s Connection will host a patriotic program, which will include men and children, for a delicious brunch at the Grand Tradition Estate & Gardens, from 10 a.m. until noon. Scott Youngren, a Fallbrook contractor for the non-profit organization Homes for Our Troops, will discuss the guidelines for building adaptive homes for deserving wounded warriors. To date, he has built 20 homes in southern California for wounded warriors in...
The Senate version of the AHCA, legislation affecting one-sixth of our economy, was secretively crafted with no debate. That is frightening. If this bill passes, your voice as a citizen will be weakened to a devastating degree. We must not let that happen. Senator McConnell allowed pharmaceutical and insurance companies an early view of the bill. He also made sure to forcefully remove wheelchair-bound constituents from outside his offices. The story that Obamacare was “rammed through” and “just as secretive” is a success...
This month, BUSD accepted community comments on the proposed Bonsall High School on Gird Road just north of SR-76. As a parent of a former Bonsall student, I helped campaign for Prop BB, believing (because administrators said as much) that BUSD intended to offer a small school alternative to Mission Vista High School and Fallbrook High School's 1,500-plus students. As much as I want educational options, the entire concept of another 1,500 student high school in North County deserves extraordinary consideration to incorporate...
The California state legislature, via SB649, is debating the prospect of removing all local input, including our citizens, Planning Groups and Board of Supervisors, from the approval process for all cellular antennas. If you have an opinion on that, you might contact your state senator or San Diego County Department of Planning Services, Deputy Director, Shelly Tregembo at [email protected]. Jim Russell Chair, FCPG...
Mark Muir, Board Chair San Diego County Water Authority When the San Diego County Water Authority filed its initial rate case lawsuit in 2010 against the Los Angeles-based Metropolitan Water District of Southern California, we knew it would be a marathon. Seven years later, we passed another important marker in the long-running litigation when a June 21 ruling by the state Court of Appeal sided with the Water Authority and the San Diego region on several significant issues. The decision includes a few key takeaways: - The...
BONSALL – The North County Fire Protection District will be participating in a community meeting 6 p.m., July 10, at the Bonsall Community Center, 31505 Old River Road. The Bonsall Chamber of Commerce will host the discussion with Chief Stephen Abbott to hear about the district’s goal to run operations more efficiently and provide better staffing coverage and overall service to the community. North County Fire Protection District operates six fire stations with five stations staffed full-time by career personnel. The dis...
Jose A. Alvarez County of San Diego Communications Office Knowing your HIV status is essential to keep the virus from spreading. To that end, the county Health and Human Services Agency and its many partners offered free, confidential HIV testing throughout the region. The service was part of National HIV Testing Week in San Diego County, which lasted through June 30. The free testing supported “Getting to Zero,” an initiative to eliminate new HIV infections in the region. Starting July 1, the cost of HIV testing through the...
The American Counseling Association Special to Village News Looked outside lately? Yes, that’s sunshine and warm weather – a perfect time to get out and get moving. Yes, we know you’ve heard it before. And yes, we know you realize you should be moving more, and you’ve meant to get started. Well, maybe these facts can help motivate you. First, let’s make it clear that being sedentary isn’t all your fault. Today’s world is full of things that make life easier and have reduced physical work. Take that job of being a homemaker....
TEMECULA – A new assisted living and memory care community will be opening late this summer in the heart of Temecula, near the freeway off Rancho California Road. Highgate Senior Living is now accepting reservations for both their Manor and Cottage apartments. In addition to luxurious studio and one-bedroom units, Highgate at Temecula features exceptionally spacious two-bedroom suites with balconies or patios and washers and dryers. These units are especially suited for couples or singles who would enjoy the extra space. H... Full story
FALLBROOK – The Healthy Garden, Healthy Home Program of the University of California Cooperative Extension invites residents to attend a free workshop on growing their own food the safe and healthy way. The workshop will be Saturday, July 8 at 3 p.m. at the Fallbrook Library, 124 S. Mission Road. The 90-minute workshop will give participants tips on how to keep their plants healthy, how to prevent pests from the start, the difference between good bugs and bad bugs, why pests are a part of every garden and much, much more. A...
The title of the Woman of Wellness talk on June 1 was "The Sugar Habit: Why We Start and Can't Stop, and How to Kick it!". Certificated health coach Tiffany Burnett gave the presentation at Fallbrook Library. Burnett started out by describing her own experiences with an uncontrollable craving for sugar, which led her to eat chocolate laxatives at one point, and a bottle of gummy vitamins later on. She realized that that craving was "not normal" when she was almost 40 years...
Special to the Village News Many parents face the same difficult question when raising a child. Should one of you stay at home while the other works? It's not a question to take lightly. The decision can have emotional and financial consequences and may have a long-term impact on the stay-at-home parent's career opportunities. It's also a question that doesn't have a single correct answer. Your upbringing, personality, career and the family's financial situation can all play into your decision. Your opinion could also differ... Full story
Nathaniel Sillin Special to the Village News You can break personal finance into three broad categories: income, expenses and savings. Your personal cash flow statement lists your income and expenses, and a common goal is to end each month with a positive balance – with money left over to put into savings. We often tend to focus on how to make the most with what we have, but don’t forget the third category. With planning, dedication and an understanding of how your skill set could benefit clients, you could make the tra...
