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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DE LUZ - A brush fire erupted today at the end of a dirt road in the unincorporated community of De Luz, scorching about an acre before Cal Fire aircraft boxed it in during a series of drops. The non-injury blaze was reported at 4:55 p.m. in the area of Patton and Gavilan Mountain roads, just west of Temecula, according to the Riverside County Fire Department. Multiple engine crews were sent to the location and encountered flames moving slowly through heavy vegetation, well cl... Full story
Karen Ossenfort Special to the Village News A nasty, toxic fire burned at the Ecology Auto Wrecking Storage off Airport Road in Oceanside, July 18. Prevailing winds carried and dissipated the toxic smoke out through the 76 Valley, into Bonsall and out towards I-15, a North County Fire spokesperson mentioned. Multiple agencies fought the fire, which started around 7 a.m., July 18, and included not only Oceanside, but Camp Pendleton, Vista and Carlsbad. HAZMAT and County Health also were at the scene. In addition, a county Air... Full story
Patrick Young Special to the Village News Your disability does not have to be a burden that holds you back from career opportunities. When it seems like so many chances pass you by, you have to do what you can to seize them for yourself. Technology is a powerful resource that serves to bridge the gap that seems to divide you and your peers. Once you understand how the latest innovations can empower you to further your professional endeavors, you will be ready to approach your...
Jane Kepley Special to the Village News From taxes and insurance to maintenance and repairs, homeownership comes with a variety of costs. But don’t worry: These expenses don’t have to break the bank. With a strategy (and maybe a few key home updates), you can reduce your costs in the long run. You may even make your home safer and less prone to damage. Want to cut the costs of homeownership? Try these five approaches: • Homeowners insurance: Want to reduce your insurance premiums? You could bundle your home and auto policies,...
SAN DIEGO– San Diego County Assessor, Ernest J. Dronenburg, Jr. certified the 2022 assessed value roll of all taxable property with a record setting high of $679.15 billion, reflecting an 8.27% increase (or $51.8 billion) over last year. The 2022 assessment roll is based on assessed values as of Jan. 1, 2022. Prop 13 limited 888,884 properties to a 2% assessed value increase – guaranteeing affordability for property owners and delivering record high revenue for key government services. The roll consisted of 1,011,214 rea...
BONSALL – Coldwell Banker Village Properties recently announced its top agents for the month of June 2022. Cyndi Hauff and Jerry & Linda Gordon were named the Top Listing Agents; Don Bennetts and Heidi Dickens are the Top Selling Agents and Erica Williams is the Top Producing Agent. Coldwell Banker's main office is at 5256 S. Mission Road, Suite 310 in Bonsall. They can be reached at 760-728-8000 or www.CBVillageProperties.com. Submitted by Coldwell Banker Village P...
Fallbrook Sheriff deputies responded Thursday, July 21, at about 5 pm to a report of a black Mercedes behind CVS with people inside waving and pointing a gun at people. Deputies responded in force, ready for a possible live shooter situation. Six units, 11 Fallbrook deputies and a canine showed up with guns drawn. Fifteen males were detained, sitting on a curb with their hands behind their head, feet crossed and wrists tied. Sgt. Scroggins, the sergeant in charge, said they... Full story
It was a flurry of activity Thursday at St. John's Thrift Store. Despite the impending closing, the volunteers and managers put on happy faces and helped customers, and packed up things to move out. After its 50-year history and second location, St. John's Thrift Store's board was given a 30-day notice to vacate the property from Bessie Chin, of Chin Ciardella Properties, LLC of Rancho Santa Fe, California. Attempts to reach her were not successful. St. John's last day of... Full story
SAN DIEGO (CNS) - Drug use is at a 22-year high for men arrested in the San Diego region, while female arrestees are testing positive for drugs at the lowest rate in 14 years, according to a report released today by the San Diego Association of Governments. SANDAG's findings were based on a random sampling of detainees interviewed last year at the San Diego Central Jail and the Las Colinas Detention Facility, as part of SANDAG's Substance Abuse Monitoring program examining drug trends among local offenders. The new report...
The human brain is a marvel. Everything from thought to memory to emotion is controlled by the brain, which only underscores how impressive this incredible organ is. The word “brain” is something of an umbrella term to refer to an organ where various complex tasks are performed. Johns Hopkins Medicine notes that, at a high level, the brain can be divided into three main parts: the cerebrum, brainstem and cerebellum. Each of these parts serves different functions. Cerebrum The cerebrum is the largest part of the brain. The...
Rick Monroe Special to the Village News Trustees of the Fallbrook Union High School District authorized a $7,712.64 pay increase for Superintendent Ilsa Gonzalez-Garza for the 2022-23 school year at their July 11 board meeting. Gonzalez-Garza’s salary will increase to $200,528 in the first year of a four-year agreement negotiated by the board following several closed session meetings and a successful performance evaluation on June 27. She has been superintendent since July 1, 2019. Board President Eddie Jones and Vice P...
Dr. Megan Johnson McCullough Special to the Village News Bloating doesn't just occur on Thanksgiving, rather, it can happen to any of us at any time. For one in ten Americans, feeling bloated is a regular occurrence. Bloating isn't limited to just eating a large meal. The discomfort is usually related to what you have eaten. The three causes of bloating are as follows: 1. Eating too much fat 2. Overeating 3. Eating fatty foods Eating slowly is the key. Meals should take at lea...
The World Health Organization describes dementia as a syndrome that causes a deterioration of cognitive function beyond what is typical of biological aging. Around the world, more than 55 million people live with dementia, and there are around 10 million new cases each year. Alzheimer's disease is the most common form of dementia, but there are others, including Dementia with Lewy Bodies, vascular dementia and frontotemporal dementia, according to WebMD. People diagnosed with dementia may need to rely on a vast care network t...
José A. Álvarez County of San Diego Communications Office People experiencing a suicide, mental health or substance use crisis will now be able to call or text to a three-digit 988 dialing code to get help for themselves or a loved one. Starting July 16, San Diegans will be able to call 988 and be connected to a trained counselor who can help them and connect them to services in the area where they live. This new service is in addition to the county's Access and Crisis Line (...
TEMECULA – Universal Health Services Southern California Medical Education Consortium (UHS SoCal MEC) was excited to welcome its new residents to the region at the traditional White Coat Ceremony, which took place at Temecula Valley Hospital Thursday, June 30. The ceremony was also attended by faculty members and hospital administration across the UHS regional facilities. The White Coat Ceremony is a significant and memorable event as new residents make the transition from medical school to beginning their journey as p...
Rick Monroe Special to the Village News Marking its Centennial Anniversary this year, the Fallbrook Masonic Cemetery staff is busy sprucing up the property. New grass is growing, and the grounds crew increased from three to five with its list of projects and improvements, said Kathy McGoldrick, manager since 2018. The manager said the grass grows in cycles and about half of it was turning brown last year. It wasn't affected by the drought since there well water is used,... Full story
SAN MARCOS – Following a review of financial health at Palomar College, Moody's Investors Service affirmed the college's Aa2 bond rating and revised its outlook from negative to stable. Moody's published its findings on Wednesday, July 6. Its report included the following observations: "The Aa2 rating reflects the district's extremely large and diverse tax base that is well positioned for continued growth, in addition to favorable resident income and wealth levels. The r...
SAN MARCOS – Palomar College is seeking local residents to fill two vacancies on its Independent Citizens’ Oversight Committee, which reviews the expenditure of Proposition M funds. Applications must be submitted by 4:30 p.m. Friday, July 29. The following two vacancies must be filled this summer: • One (1) member of the community at-large; • And one (1) member active in a bona-fide taxpayers association. Approved by voters in 2006, Prop. M is a $694 million bond measure that has enabled the Palomar Community College Distric...
FALLBROOK – Angela Calderon recently joined Legacy Endowment Community Foundation's team as its new Associate Director/Programs Officer. "You'll be seeing more and more of Angela in the coming year," said executive director Jean Larsen. "She will be attending various community events to learn all she can about the area, as well as gathering data about the many nonprofits in the region, who are supporting vitally important needs." Calderon follows in the footsteps of Jan P...
FALLBROOK – Local teenagers Lena Gustafson and Karis Monge, both 14 and a half, have started their own business, Happily Ever After Princess Co. Karis goes to Classical Academy High, and Lena goes to a co-op called Scholars Inspired to Lead. They are starting their business as a high school job opportunity that fits their love for Disneyland, singing, kids, and dressing up. "We've both done theatre locally. We've grown up in Fallbrook all our lives, just like our parents d...
SAN DIEGO – San Diego County Clerk Ernie Dronenburg expanded office hours this summer to offer a new “Love After Hours Evening Wedding Services” program starting July 20. Couples may book an appointment for an evening wedding on the following Wednesdays this summer: Aug. 10, and Sept. 14, between the hours of 5 and 7:30 p.m. Chief Deputy Assessor/ Recorder/ County Clerk Jordan Marks said, “Our County Clerk team has taken another step to make sure that your wedding day is perfect with our new ‘love after hours evening w...
FALLBROOK – Over the 4th of July weekend, the Fallbrook 10U and 14U All Star girls softball teams played in the 37th Annual Freedom Tournament at Kit Carson Park hosted by the Escondido Girls' Softball League. The tournament began with pool play on Thursday, June 30, and continued through Saturday, July 2 when bracket play started in the afternoon. Both Fallbrook teams struggled during pool play with the 14U team losing 4-8 vs. San Marcos on Thursday and 0-10 vs. Goleta on F...
