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  • Competition showcases plein air art

    Updated Apr 29, 2022

    FALLBROOK – Twenty-five plein air artists from all over San Diego County showed up at Myrtle Creek June 10 for the annual Fallbrook Art Association Plein Air Competition and Show. The artists could be seen painting all day long, and several said it was hard to decide what to paint with so many options at this unique location. At 3 p.m., the artists turned in their paintings to be judged by Joan Grine, Carlsbad artist and teacher. "It was very difficult having to choose from a... Full story

  • Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons entertain fair attendees with melodies and memories

    Nathalie Taylor, Special to Village News|Updated Aug 21, 2018

    Iconic. That is the only way to describe Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons. The group, with their remarkably unique sound powered by Valli’s strong falsetto voice, has thrilled audiences for 57 years. I have been one of those enthusiasts since I was nine years old. That is when their #1 song “Sherry” played on my small transistor radio…over and over and over. It was 1962 and I didn’t understand the concept of #1 on the charts, but I appreciated the song and the group’s many hit songs that followed. Frankie Valli and The Fou... Full story

  • Paradise Chevrolet Cadillac is a top performer for General Motors

    Updated Jul 8, 2017

    TEMECULA – Paradise Chevrolet Cadillac announced that the dealership has been recognized by General Motors as a Business Elite Mark of Excellence Dealer. Mr. Mark Hogland, Regional Director GM Fleet–Western Region, presented the prestigious award. As rare as it is for a sports team to win three consecutive championships, or "three-peat," Paradise has that feat topped as its Commercial Sales and Service Team has now earned the Business Elite Mark of Excellence Award for the... Full story

  • Aedes mosquito causes 41.4 percent vector control assessment increase

    Updated Jul 8, 2017

    The presence of the Aedes mosquito which transmits Zika and other viruses will cause the county's vector control benefit assessment to increase by 41.4 percent over the Fiscal Year 2016-17 rate. The San Diego County Board of Supervisors, who serve as the board of the county's Vector Control District, voted 5-0 June 21 to increase the annual assessment per equivalent dwelling unit from $5.00 to $7.07 while also approving the engineer's report which addresses services to be funded during Fiscal Year 2017-18 and those costs. The...

  • Tools of the home renovator’s trade

    Updated Jul 8, 2017

    Home renovation projects can be both exciting and tricky. Do-it-yourselfers are inspired by designs showcased in magazines, websites and their own communities. When DIY enthusiasts see a design they like, it’s understandable that they may want to emulate these looks at home. Remodeling is one of the larger DIY undertakings, and it goes beyond simple carpentry. Considering demolition, reconstruction, electrical, plumbing, and masonry work may be part of the DIY package, h...

  • Ten tips to make outdoor parties unforgettable

    Updated Jul 8, 2017

    Family Features Special to Village News Entertaining is one thing, but dazzling your guests with an outdoor party sensation is another. Summer can be the best time of year for outdoor parties. From twinkling lights to patterned tablecloths, every detail counts when it comes to impressing family and friends. It may feel like a lot of pressure to live up to expectations, but your party can be both simple and elegant with a few easy tips. Start early Early is never early enough...