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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FALLBROOK – Fallbrook Child Development Center is holding its annual fundraiser “Evening of Revelry” Aug. 17 at Fallbrook Winery. For details of the event, which includes a silent auction, or for FCDC, go to www.fallbrookchilddevelopment center.org. Tickets are on sale now, contact FCDC at (760) 728-5402 or email [email protected]. Fallbrook Child Development Center is a 501(c) (3) corporation. Submitted by Fallbrook Child Development Center.... Full story
LARAMIE, Wyo. – The University of Wyoming lists 53 students from California on the 2019 spring semester academic dean’s and dean’s freshman honor rolls. Among those 53 students is Daniel P. Robocinski of Fallbrook. The honor rolls consist of regularly enrolled undergraduates above freshman standing who earned a 3.4 or better GPA and freshmen who have earned a 3.25 or better GPA. To be eligible, students must have been enrolled for a minimum of 12 credit hours taken for letter grades. Submitted by University of Wyomi... Full story
Carole Evalyne Dundon, 81, passed away peacefully on July 1, 2019 surrounded by her family following a three-month battle with cancer. Carole was born in Ogden, Utah, the oldest child of James and Aretta Chadick. After a move to Northern California where her father was resident engineer in charge of construction of the Black Butte Dam and Hoover Dam, the family settled in Sacramento. She met her husband, Alan Michael Dundon, in high school and they began dating, marrying... Full story
Lloyd Everett Reighley III of Fallbrook, California passed away on Sunday, July 28, 2019. He was 75 years old. Lloyd was born on July 14, 1944 in San Francisco, the eldest child of Dorothy and Everett Reighley, Jr. His brother, Michael William Reighley, passed away in 2000 at the age of 52. Lloyd moved to Fallbrook with his family in 1964, served in the Army National Guard from 1965 until 1971, purchased the Rainbow Sign Company in 1974 and married Mary McNalley on July 8,... Full story
Leslie Schuchmann died July 12, 2019. He was born Nov. 16, 1929, in Centralia, Illinois, to Leslie and Bessy Schuchmann, one of 11 children. Les grew up on a farm and went to a one-room schoolhouse. He played professional baseball with the Chicago Cubs, served in the Army and became a carpenter for 57 years. He is survived by his partner of 10 years, Barbara Sacic; his four children, Bob, Jim, Vicky and Jack; 11 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren and two... Full story
While it seems just yesterday the class of 1989 graduated from Fallbrook High School, it’s been 30 years. And after celebrating our 30th reunion weekend, we have a couple shout outs we want to make. Our reunion committee strongly believes that we hold our reunions in Fallbrook and support the town that supports the high school we attended. And we could not have found a better venue then 127 West Social House. The outdoor patios were perfect for our 115 classmates and guests to mingle and talk and just enjoy catching up; t... Full story
People who drive Interstate 15 in southwest Riverside or northern San Diego Counties are no strangers to traffic jams. In fact, with 205,000 cars daily, the section through Temecula is considered the 10th worst congested freeway segment in the country. Fortunately, help is on the way. The city of Temecula has just been awarded a $50 million U.S. Department of Transportation Infrastructure & Rebuilding America Grant, in support of the I-15/French Valley Pkwy, Phase II Project.... Full story
We all know housing affordability is a problem in San Diego County. Housing affordability is a complex issue that is a result of multiple factors, such as land acquisition, infrastructure improvements, construction, financing and processing permits. Processing permits can be a large burden of cost for individuals, businesses and developers alike. Costs incurred during the permitting process include staff review time, the California Environmental Quality Act process,... Full story
Dear Jeff, After reading your article I felt compelled to write you and express my view concerning the use of property permit in your article, as well as the overall problem it seems Mrs. Johnson has with her neighbor. First let me state that I know the property of concern extremely well, as 20 years ago we owned it. An aerial view on Google Maps shows the size of the property, it’s not your normal family lot. And second, let me also state that I have visited the said property on one occasion to see our old ranch and how i... Full story
Dear Mr. Pack, I would like to offer some insight and another perspective to your above-noted article. I am a friend of Rommie Huntington and his family. I have visited their home on numerous occasions and had the pleasure of “touring” Huntington’s property and viewing firsthand his care of reptiles and amphibians. Huntington is extremely conscientious and takes excellent care of all the “critters” in his care. I have always found the reptiles, amphibians as well as his own personal animals, to be clean and well fed. Furt... Full story
The Care ‘n Share Toy Drive 2019, a project of Torrey Pines Rotary Club, is pleased to announce distribution of over 12,850 new and gently used stuffed animals donated to our collection drive during the San Diego County Fair. We could not have done this without the wonderful support of the entire San Diego region. It is heartwarming to see the smiles on the faces of the children who choose to donate their prizes so that another child can play with them, and the delighted faces of the children who receive the donations. A hear... Full story
Under the aegis of “Obamacare,” I have MediCare and a basic MediCare Advantage plan: works for me. I think of it much as I do my earthquake insurance: I hope I never have to file a major claim, but it’s comforting to know I can and not be bankrupted. Regarding President Donald Trump’s trillion dollar tax cut for the wealthy. It had the expected result: a corresponding reduction in federal revenue. The trickle-down is estimated to have been about 6%. The cut was also intended to boost employment; it didn’t because most of t... Full story
Busted up flower pots on Main Street. Rocks hurled through windows at Starbucks, Pedro's Tacos and the Angel Shop. Trash strewn about town that takes hundreds of volunteer hours to clean up. Over a 50% increase in graffiti over the past year.* Eagle Scout projects being defaced. Concerns over open-flame cooking at homeless encampments. Parks being vandalized daily. This is not "fake news." Some argue that crime, vandalism and litter aren't very big problems given Fallbrook's s...
Jorge Vazquez would have been a freshman at Fallbrook High when school commences on Aug. 13 – until a crash involving his mother and sister took his life on Tuesday, July 23 in Rainbow. According to friends and family, the young man who attended Vallecitos Elementary School in Rainbow, one day hoped to become a mechanic. Vazquez was killed when a car he was riding in, driven by his mother, collided with a big rig on Old Highway 395 at Rainbow Glen Road in Rainbow. His m...
In the July 18 issue, the Village News addressed issues regarding the elimination of classified staff positions, as well as the reduction of hours for classified staff at Fallbrook Union High School District. Most of the concerns resulted from the elimination of the positions of paraprofessionals who provide support for special education students. FUHSD Chapter President (representing classified staff) and paraprofessional, Rose Peralta expressed her concern that the needs of the most vulnerable students would not be met,...
San Diego Gas and Electric utilizes helicopters for the placement of utility poles, and San Diego County has been able to take advantage of that to augment the county’s aerial firefighting fleet. SDG&E recently entered into a long-term lease agreement for a second helicopter, and the county approved a Memorandum of Understanding with SDG&E for use of the second helicopter for firefighting needs, July 23. The supervisors’ 5-0 vote authorized the director of the county’s Department of Purchasing and Contracting to enter into a...
I chose to move last year to a city I had never seen: Fallbrook. I was still grieving, depressed and stuck in my life. My girlfriend had died two years earlier of breast cancer. I picked an apartment in walking distance to Club Paradise Fitness. Six months later, I had enough of the depression and walked into a Zumba class that helped bring me back to the living. Though I had danced with some of the best in Hollywood, I wasn't prepared for this Zumba teacher's class. Her name...
The San Diego County Board of Supervisors received a comprehensive update on the region's plan to fight opioid and other prescription drug abuse and the devastating impact the substances are having on San Diegans. The updated plan of the San Diego County Prescription Drug Abuse Task Force, which was established in 2008 to address the growing prescription drug epidemic in the region, incorporates a broader public health approach and addresses multiple levels of prevention. Dr....
FALLBROOK – Alisha Welch has recently moved to Fallbrook with her husband, daughter and their dog. She said they are enjoying the quiet, country living and embracing the opportunity to garden and cook with all the surrounding goodness. Welch's holistic health practice, Mindful Balance, offers services that focus on preventative medicine and can complement standard medical treatments. She has been helping people for over 20 years and brings her expertise of nutrition, yoga t...
Stan Popovich Special to the Village News Ever get stuck into that vicious cycle of worrying and feeling overwhelmed with worrying and fearful thoughts? In return, it creates more panic and worry and eventually the person can’t function because they are a basket case. As the author of a managing fear book, I struggled with fear, anxiety and stress for over 20 years. Eventually, I was able to overcome the endless cycle of fear and anxiety. Here is a brief summary of what I did to get better. First, I got advice from the p...
Life is full of challenges. Some big, some small, but all challenges can dishearten people at times and make them feel overwhelmed and discouraged. While the goal of some challenge may be important to them, it can be easy to lose sight of that goal when things get in the way. Other responsibilities, a task’s difficulty, a lack of time or just the fear of failing, can all cause someone to give up. Step one in taking on a challenge is clearly defining what it is that they want to accomplish. Identify and write down the goal the...
FALLBROOK – Foundation for Senior Care and The Elizabeth Hospice will host a veteran pinning ceremony to recognize and thank veterans from all eras for their military service Wednesday, Aug. 14, at 10:30 a.m. at the Foundation for Senior Care, 135 S. Mission Road, in Fallbrook. The 74th anniversary of the end of World War II is Aug. 14. A vocalist and trumpet player will perform and lead the veterans and attendees in patriotic songs. Veterans will be presented with an American flag lapel pin by a fellow veteran. To RSVP, c... Full story
VISTA – North County Aviculturists, a club for pet bird owners and breeders, presents Everybody’s Bird Supplies Swap Meet. The meet was created as a fundraiser to help raise money to cover expenses due to the death of a member in July. Everybody’s Bird Supplies Swap Meet will take place Saturday, Aug. 3, at 5:30 p.m. and will be held at the Vista Masonic Center, 761 Eucalyptus Ave., in Vista. North County Aviculturists encourages anyone interested to bring any items in good condition and offer them for sale at a good price... Full story
FALLBROOK – The Fallbrook Women's Connection will welcome Designs by Linda Furry and recording artist Rick Founds to their meeting Friday, Aug. 16. Brunch will be served at the Grand Tradition Estate and Gardens at the remodeled Beverly Mansion, from 10 a.m. until noon. The Fallbrook Women's Connection invites all ladies to come and enjoy a presentation by Linda Furry, a Riverside resident for 27 years who creates handcrafted necklaces, earrings and bracelets utilizing m... Full story
FALLBROOK – The Fallbrook Woman's Club will host a “Get Acquainted Tea Party” Tuesday, Aug. 13, from 1-3 p.m. at their historic clubhouse located at 238 W. Mission Road, Fallbrook. Attendess are welcome to wear their favorite hat for fun as they come see how the club works together to support the Fallbrook community, make new friends, learn new skills and have fun. To attend the “Get Acquainted Tea Party,” contact Barbara Judd at (760) 212-9995 or by email at [email protected] by Friday, Aug. 9. For more information about the... Full story
