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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In downtown Fallbrook, I discovered a treasure trove of intense flavors. At Brooktown Fusion Kitchen, where the walls are splashed with vibrant Caribbean colors, I not only felt the energy from the flavors and the colors, but I heard positive buzz from the diners, “Have you tried the avocado toast? It’s to die for.” Faro Trupiano, of Trupiano Restaurant Group, is an innovative restaurateur with more than one North San Diego County restaurant in his repertoire. His busin... Full story
Michael Macari Special to the Village News With the aging of America comes word about a recent phenomenon in the housing market on which it’s worth shedding light. The same generation that oversaw the largest residential real estate expansion in history, the baby boomers, have become the baby “blockers.” They’re not letting millennials in to their homes, that is. It’s not new news that there is a shortage of housing stock for first-time homeowners, especially millennia...
FALLBROOK – Jack Alperstein, a 2013 Fallbrook High School graduate, is setting off Sept. 16 for 27 months as a Peace Corps volunteer to Cameroon, Africa. As a recent graduate of University of California Berkeley with a bachelor’s degree in public health and minor in energy and resources, he has been hired as an educator to focus on AIDS, malaria and maternal health. He will spend the first three months training for his position and learning the local languages – French, in ad... Full story
The North County Fire Protection District board will likely have a special meeting later this month regarding a potential revenue measure. NCFPD staff issued request for proposals for a revenue measure feasibility analysis and public opinion survey in May, and during the June 27 regular meeting, the board voted 3-1, with Ken Munson opposed and Ruth Harris absent, to authorize a contract with David Taussig and Associates. The Aug. 22 board meeting created an ad hoc committee of board members and NCFPD staff to define specific... Full story
FALLBROOK – Water and sewer rates are likely to increase for Fallbrook Public Utility District customers beginning with January bills. Some customers will likely see bigger increases than others depending on their usage, some customers could see decreases on set fees, and various service charges will likely change – some increases, and some decreases. At this point, the rates are proposed. The FPUD board has not yet voted on the restructured rates as District legal counsel reviews them. They will probably go to the board for...
The Fallbrook Village Association (FVA) continues to come up with events in an effort to attract people to downtown Fallbrook. During the summer, FVA hosted three Party Off the Grid events and three Fallbrook Summer Nights parties. All six events featured live musical entertainment, although the Party Off the Grid gatherings were mini versions of Fallbrook Summer Nights. Now, FVA is set to present its first Party in the Square!, a fundraising event that will be held in the Vince Ross Village Square Saturday, Sept. 23 from 7...
FALLBROOK – The Fallbrook Regional Health District, which recently voted unanimously to sell the former Fallbrook Hospital, will host two separate community forums to discuss potential uses for public meeting space and an open dialog about urgent care services. The community forum on public meeting space will take place on Wednesday, Sept. 27 followed by the urgent care services community forum on Thursday, Sept. 28. Both meetings will happen from 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the Fallbrook Library, 124 S. Mission Road. For m...
Finding downtown Fallbrook is often a problem for first-time visitors and for years – 10 to be exact – town leaders have been trying to get approval to put up way-finding and directional signs. "The goal was very simple – to have directional signs coming into town – but the policies of the county (of San Diego) didn't allow it in practical ways," explained longtime resident and community advocate Vince Ross at a recent Fallbrook community forum meeting. Ross made the comment...
Today, the Pico Promenade is a level walking path bordered by trees and plants, running from Elder Street to the north down to Fallbrook Street at its south end. But it did not start out that way. According to Jackie Heyneman, “Prior to 1996, the Pico was just a swale for water runoff from the northern part of Fallbrook; there was no path, no trees on either side of the waterway and it was much shallower than today, overgrown with grass only. Two times a year it was mowed a...
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LAGUNA HILLS – Investigators today arrested a United States Marine on suspicion of fatally shooting his estranged wife in her Laguna Hills apartment. Deputies conducting a welfare check at the apartment building in the 25000 block of Via Lomas about 2:30 p.m. Thursday found the 23-year-old woman dead, Jaimee Blashaw of the Orange County Sheriff's Department said. The woman's name was being withheld today, pending notification of family. "Jerel Boykins, a United States Marine, was detained by Marine Corps NCIS at Camp P... Full story
MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP PENDLETON – According to a press release issued by the 1st Marine Division, Family members of the 14 Marines and one Sailor injured in a training exercise on Camp Pendleton, Wednesday, Sept. 13, have been notified of the incident. The training incident occurred aboard Camp Pendleton Wednesday, Sept. 14, when an amphibious assault vehicle caught fire during a land-based training exercise. Fourteen Marines and one Sailor all from the 1st Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment and 3rd Assault Amphibian B...
PALA MESA – Authorities today released the name of the 59-year-old Murrieta man who died when he was thrown from his motorcycle in a collision on Interstate 15 near Fallbrook. Wayne Wyant died just before 4 p.m. Monday (Sept. 11) in an ambulance on the way to a hospital, according the San Diego County Medical Examiner's Office. He died of multiple blunt force injuries. The deadly crash, which sparked a chain-reaction pileup, occurred about 3:40 p.m. on northbound Interstate 15, just north of state Route 76 in the Pala Mesa ar...
I assume that the program referred to in the Letter to the Editor/Opinion section of Sept. 7 is DACA. So, it seems that ending DACA will "make Fallbrook great again" according to Mr. Weintraub? Really? Perhaps, what might make our little town great again is more residents patronizing our local businesses and participating in more community projects and events. Certainly, ending DACA is not the answer to the perceived problems of Fallbrook or any other community. The only result of ending DACA will be the disruption of lives... Full story
Caring Fallbrook residents who are truly concerned about people in Texas are invited to come to a meeting to plan the delivery of donated items to a small town that needs help after Hurricane Harvey’s visit. So far at least 120 boxes of items have been collected, sorted, and organized to be shipped soon. A needed temporary location for sorting and packaging donated items, transport financing and logistics, and volunteer labor are issues to be discussed. We are looking for good ideas, some financial assistance, and people w...
The Bonsall Education Foundation (BEF) acts as steward of the Bonsall Schoolhouse, the charming building located on the property of the Bonsall Elementary School. Our primary benefactor, the Bonsall Woman’s Club, recently donated the generous amount of $25,500. The vast majority of the work completed so far is due to their kindness and dedication. Our plans for these monies include a new rear door and lock, cladding the concrete masonry foundation, and the planning and building of a new bell tower. This last task will r... Full story
Now that former President Barack Obama’s un-Constitutional Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals or DACA is coming to an end as per the campaign promise of President Donald Trump, Congress now has this hot potato and must commit to securing our national borders and defending America’s sovereignty. In an institution that is clearly lacking in any wisdom whatsoever, what we need Congress to demonstrate is some wisdom worthy of King Solomon. Perhaps the best solution would be to pass a bill that grants the so-called “dr...
Assemblymember Marie Waldron AD-75 (R) I am pleased to announce that I have been invited to join the coordinating committee of a 5-year Stanford Neurosciences Institute initiative to foster collaboration between scientists and policymakers focused on drug addiction. The Stanford initiative will be national in scope, with committee members tasked to develop plans for its launch, and to provide ongoing advice and guidance to maximize the effectiveness of the latest research on public policy. Assemblymembers Dr. Jim Wood...
FALLBROOK – The Foundation for Senior Care has found a new classroom space at the Crestview Estates for its Senior Computer Learning program. The Crestview Estates Clubhouse has lots of room and a wonderful new 70 smart TV that's just perfect for the classes. Seniors are welcome to come for the regular Free-Friday-Fix-It computer clinic every Friday from 1 to 3 p.m. Participants don't need to register, they can just come on by and bring their computing questions. Crestview Estates is at 1120 E. Mission Road. The clubhouse i...
FALLBROOK – Fallbrook Tennis Club is holding a Wilson Racquet Demo Day on Saturday, Sept. 16 from 1 to 3 p.m. Everyone interested is invited to come try out the new rackets and hit for prizes. They can also sign up to be eligible for great giveaways including free lessons, Pro Shop gift cards, and more. There is no charge to attend. The Fallbrook Tennis Club is located at 2141 S Mission Rd by the Fallbrook Air Park. For more information, call (760) 728-1100....
FALLBROOK – Operation Showers of Appreciation is introducing a new subprogram, Pamper Care Packages, as part of its Unspoken Heroes program. Pamper Care Packages are designed to honor caregivers and to help them feel special and pampered. These packages are currently only open to wounded warrior and veteran caregivers by nomination. “The Pamper Care Package program was created as a way to let our silent heroes – the caregivers, families and spouses of our veterans and wounded warriors, know we care about them and the strug...
FALLBROOK – American Legion Post No. 776 of Fallbrook donated $100 to the American Legion National Emergency Fund “Hurricane Harvey.” The NEF provides immediate financial assistance to victims of Hurricane Harvey. Covering expenses such as food, water, clothing and temporary housing. Fallbrook American Legion members challenge all other posts and members to donate to the disaster relief fund.... Full story
Mary Carol (Burch) Christy, 75, of Fallbrook passed away August 25, 2017 in Oceanside, Calif. She was born in Utica, N.Y. on October 7, 1941 to Charles Raymond and Mary Ann Burch. Carol is predeceased by both her parents, her brother, Jeffery Burch, and her sister, Victoria Mayfield. She will be dearly missed and leaves behind beloved memories with her sister, Tracey Lipinsky of Inman, S.C.; her daughter, Nikki Johnson of Murrieta, Calif., and her three sons, Troy Woodworth...
Breitbart and RealClearHistory editor Samuel Chi died on Sept. 9 after a two-plus year battle with pancreatic cancer. He was 48. Chi, an award-winning journalist, made his mark covering the Cal Bears for the then Hearst-owned San Francisco Examiner in the middle-late 1990s. He broke numerous stories, including Coach Steve Mariucci’s hasty departure from Cal to the San Francisco 49ers. Chi, who started his journalism career at the Pasadena Star-News, went on to cover the NFL a... Full story
