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 – Wings of Change's Butterfly of the Month for August is the Sonoran Blue Butterfly and its host plant is Dudleya. The Sonoran Blue Butterfly (Philotes Sonorensis) is a stunning and delicate butterfly species native to central California to northern Baja California. Known for its striking blue coloration and intricate patterns, the Sonoran Blue Butterfly has captured the fascination of nature enthusiasts and scientists alike. In this article, we will delve into the w...
Shirley Jo Wann Calvert passed away Aug. 4, 2023, at Vineyard Place in Murrieta, California from complications of Dementia. She was born Nov. 15, 1934, in Canton, Texas and grew up on a farm about 60 miles south of Dallas, Texas in a little hamlet called Myrtle Springs. There was a gas station, a market, and a little park. Everyone worked on the farm as soon as they were old enough. Some jobs, such as quilting, were fun for all. Her favorite quilt patterns were the “Little D... Full story
Village News Staff Out by De Luz near Ross Lake, Helayne Frankel didn't know anything about the Century Plant, but has witnessed the daily growth of her plant which she calls Annie. Frankel was surprised to find out that the Century Plant, which has been believed to bloom every 100 years, actually blooms after 20-30 years and only once in its lifespan. Annie the Century Plant is approximately 20-30 feet in height and is in full bloom, which will last another week or so....
FALLBROOK – The Fallbrook High School Music and Color Guard Program will host a Mattress Fundraiser event Saturday, Aug. 26, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Fallbrook High School. There will be Simmons Beautyrest, Therapedic and Malouf brand products on display, and prices will vary based on size and brand: twin mattresses will start from $199, full from $279, queen from $299 and king/CA king from $499. All sizes, styles and name-brand sets are available up to 50% below retail. There will be a showroom set up with 20 plus d... Full story
BOSTON – Emerson College student Ozzy Molloy of Bonsall participated in the stage production of "The Loyals" and "Cabaret." Molloy is majoring in stage and production management and is a member of the class of 2026. "The Loyals," a comedy about treason, in conjunction with NewFest: New Play Workshop, was featured March 30 to April 2 in the Semel Theatre in Boston. Written by Allison Gregory and directed by Courtney Sale, the play is about a divided young country in the m...
FALLBROOK – Fallbrook Propane Gas Company, sponsor of the "Hello Autumn!" art competition is calling for entries. Artists in the community are invited to create a "Fall" themed work of art. There are three categories. In the two-dimensional and three-dimensional categories, cash prizes are first place – $300, second place – $200, and third place – $100. The photography category cash prizes are first place – $150, second place – $125 and third place – $100. In addition, the...
FALLBROOK - The Freaney and Friends' free August piano concert will be held Tuesday, Aug. 22, at 1 p.m. in the Community Room at the Fallbrook Library and will feature San Diego State University students Elenna Hayek and Chris Chapman, who will be introduced by Sonya Schumann, piano professor at San Diego State University. Elenna Hayek is studying piano performance. She is in the senior year of her bachelor's degree program. Along with her love for music, she is also...
More than 300 small pets from San Diego Humane Society traveled to Arizona for a new chance at finding loving families. The mass transport - the largest in San Diego Humane Society's history - alleviated some of the pressure on the shelters, which set a new record of 2,584 animals in care July 7, 2023. The shelters are still at 175% capacity for dogs and 176% capacity for cats. At 5:30 a.m. Aug. 7, staff members started carefully loading rabbits, Guinea pigs, hamsters and...
Shauni Lyles County of San Diego Communications Office The county is making climate action progress by providing clean air and water, green jobs and improving public health, according to the 2022 climate action report. The county is helping the community thrive by protecting the region’s diverse natural resources. In 2022, county teleworking and alternate schedules avoided 36.5 million miles of commuting. The county also reduced electricity consumption at its buildings by 46%, planted 3,913 trees and conserved more than 1...
Albert joined the San Diego County Sheriff's Department in January 2022 as a 13-week-old puppy. He was donated to the Sheriff's Department by the Honorary Deputy Sheriff's Association (HDSA). After more than a year of training, he is now serving our communities as part of the Sheriff's Search and Rescue (SAR) K-9 Unit. His special mission is to help find missing and at-risk people. Albert graduated from training at the end of March 2023 and received his badge from Sheriff Kell...
Richard Duane Phillips passed peacefully Sunday, Aug. 6, 2023. Born May 15, 1947, he spent most of his life in Southern California but served in Vietnam in 1968. He lived life on his own terms, devoting countless hours to his true passion and unmatched talent for engine building and restoration. He loved fast cars and the peace and quiet of the home he built with his father. Richard is survived by his daughter Megan, grandchildren Maeve and Jake, his siblings Deborah, Dennis... Full story
Jean Ellen Tiffany, 96, passed away on July 8, 2023, at her home in Fallbrook, California, surrounded by her beloved family. She was born in Turtle Creek, Pennsylvania, February 5, 1927 and lived in Fallbrook for the past 51 years. She was known as a woman after God's own heart and our "Queen of Hearts" to her family and friends. Her generosity of spirit reached out to a hurting world and painted a smile on all the lives she touched. Her warm presence and hospitality made all... Full story
Joe Naiman Village News Reporter After five consecutive races of finishing no higher than fifth, San Luis Rey Training Center six-year-old Dominant Soul won the eighth race Aug. 10 at Del Mar Thoroughbred Club. "He learned something today," said Paula Capestro, the owner and trainer of Dominant Soul. The Aug. 10 race was one mile on the turf, the same as Dominant Soul's previous win at Del Mar Aug. 19, 2022. His Sept. 10, 2022 race at Del Mar was also one mile on the turf; he...
Joe Naiman Village News Reporter The Valley League girls lacrosse coaches selected Shea Morgan as the league’s 2023 Player of the Year. Morgan was one of four Fallbrook players on the all-league first team. Gianna Alvarez-Lindenmeyer, Taylor Sanchez and Jasmine Uresti were also first-team Valley League selections. Eight Fallbrook players received all-league recognition; Erica Garcia and Maya Pack were given second-team honors while Neveah Brugman and Aylin Ramirez were honorable mention selections. “This was a successful yea...
Joe Naiman Village News Reporter The USA Track & Field National Junior Olympics Championships track and field meet was held July 24-30, at Haywood Field in Eugene, Oregon, and in Fallbrook. Kingston Khoury, 13, won the boys' 13-14 pole vault. Khoury had a height of 3.45 meters, which equates to 11 feet, 3 3/4 inches. Alaska Pole Vault Club member Micah Olsen of Fairbanks also cleared 11-3 3/4, but Khoury cleared that height on his first attempt. Since Olsen did not reach that...
FALLBROOK –Local high school football athletes showed up for the official opening week of football practice July 31. Although the teams had practices during the summer months, both varsity and junior varsity athletes practice schedules ramped up to two practices a day to prepare for the start of the 2023 football season. Both teams had their first scrimmages Aug. 11 at their home field, Fallbrook High School Football Stadium, and their first games of the season are in Vista Au...
Hurricane Hilary, a powerful Category 4 storm, is set to make historic landfall this weekend. While you're busy getting sandbags ready, keeping your pets safe indoors, and securing loose items, you might be wondering, when was the last time a storm of this magnitude hit Southern California? According to the National Weather Service, the last time a hurricane came through Southern California was 165 years ago - the San Diego Hurricane of October 2nd, 1858. That historic storm... Full story
QUANTICO, VA - A Marine assigned as a student to the School of Infantry-West aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton died while participating in a night live-fire training event, 17 August 2023. An investigation into the circumstances of the death is ongoing and the command is fully cooperating with the investigation efforts. SOI-W is providing support to the family and peers of the deceased during this difficult time. There is no additional information available at this... Full story
A head-on collision between two cars was reported near 4461 S. Mission near Reins Therapeutic Horsemanship facility tonight (Friday 08-18-23) at about 6:17 pm. The parties reporting the accident are saying possible severe injuries. It was reported to the CHP as a black Ford Mustang vs. a white Honda Accord. NCFPD and Sheriff are on the scene. Avoid the area if possible. More will be reported as information becomes available.... Full story
SAN DIEGO — San Diego County Treasurer-Tax Collector Dan McAllister announced that this week his office has begun mailing defaulted tax bills to property owners who have prior year unpaid property taxes. The Treasurer-Tax Collector’s Office (TTC) sent reminder notices to late taxpayers in May, warning them that they will have to pay more if their taxes go into default. The 28,912 parcels that remained unpaid will receive their defaulted bill in the coming week. “We work hard to inform homeowners of the late fees t...
Joe Naiman Village News Reporter San Diego County's Local Agency Formation Commission has an advisory committee on the county’s three resource conservation districts, and an 8-0 LAFCO vote Aug. 7 approved recommendations for the advisory committee’s second year. The LAFCO motion was to receive the report on the first-year activities of the ad hoc advisory committee and specific recommendations for the second year. The recommendations address functions, boundaries, funding and the structure of the ad hoc committee itself. A r...
PALA – Due to expected inclement weather, tomorrow night’s Smokey Robinson concert, Aug. 19, has been moved indoors to the Pala Events Center. Show time remains at 8 p.m., with doors opening at 7 p.m. For questions or more information, guests can contact the Pala Box Office at 760- 510-4580... Full story
Gig Conaughton County of San Diego Communications Office Weather forecasters say Tropical Cyclone Hilary could bring rains and wind to San Diego County and Southern California, and county and Cal Fire officials are offering advice and free sandbags for people living in the unincorporated county. Forecasters say Tropical Cyclone Hilary, now gaining strength of the coast of Baja California, could weaken significantly by the time it reaches Southern California. However, they... Full story
We hear a lot about the Federal Reserve raising the Federal Funds rates, but what are they doing to try to combat inflation? To answer this effectively, a couple of definitions would be helpful so that we are all understanding the same terms. Per Wikipedia and Investopedia on the internet, “monetary policy is used by the Central Bank to control the overall money supply to promote economic growth and employment strategies… and it does so by altering the reserve requirement, the... Full story
Nobel Laureate Yoshinori Ohsumi Village News staff Autophagy, a cellular process discovered by Japanese cell biologist Yoshinori Ohsumi, emerged as a topic in medical research. This process, initiated during fasting or starvation, involves cells consuming their own components to cope with a lack of nutrients and energy. Yoshinori Ohsumi’s groundbreaking work in unraveling the mysteries of autophagy earned him the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine, and it has since become an area of study in understanding disease p...
