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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Chloe Shaver Village News Intern The Fallbrook High School Agricultural Department has been holding their Tri-Tip BBQ dinner fundraiser for over 25 years. For many, it has become a tradition to meet before the home football games and get dinner from the FFA students hosting the fundraiser. From the student volunteers and FFA advisors to supporters – teachers, parents, peers, and even those not connected to the school at all – the BBQ dinner has become a consistent and tra...
Did you know the flag came about on June 14, 1777, when Congress passed the first of three major flag acts? Or that over 200 years ago, the Second Continental Congress officially made the Stars and Stripes the symbol of America? Since 1916, when President Woodrow Wilson issued a presidential proclamation establishing a national Flag Day on June 14, Americans have commemorated the adoption of the Stars and Stripes in many ways, including the displaying of our flag in the front of our homes. There are many items on which we, as... Full story
José A. Álvarez County of San Diego Communications Office The county is now accepting proposals for grants to improve neighborhoods and communities in San Diego's unincorporated area. Funding for the projects comes from the U.S Department of Housing and Urban Development's Community Development Block Grant program, which provides an annual grant to the county department of Housing and Community Development Services. The purpose of the grant is to allow residents and n... Full story
When the market is competitive, many homeowners opt to renovate their properties rather than sell or buy. This can be a smart move for many reasons, but as you know, home projects can often end up being expensive and time-consuming. Don't want to make a costly mistake or even regret a renovation altogether? Take a look at these four common missteps – and find out how to avoid them. Mistake #1: Choosing the wrong project Ultimately, you want your upgrades to increase your h...
Joe Naiman Village News Reporter In order for a speed limit to be enforceable by radar, a speed survey must show that the speed limit is within an adjacent 5 mph increment to the 85th percentile speed. The speed limit may also be rounded down an additional 5 mph if findings are made that the road has conditions which would not be apparent to a motorist unfamiliar with the road. On Sept. 10, the county's Traffic Advisory Committee made findings of collision rates higher than the statewide average to recommend recertifying the...
Rick Monroe Special to Village News It’s a great time if you’re selling your home – prices are continuing to skyrocket – but if you’re looking to find a home or are a real estate agent, beware. “It’s a horrible time for them,” said Chris Hasvold, real estate broker and owner of Coldwell Banker Village Properties. “There are only 81 detached single-family homes currently listed in Fallbrook and I’d estimate 500 real estate agents. The math isn’t very good!” The market statistics for August were recently released and H...
FALLBROOK – If you’re a grandparent, you don’t need Grandparents Day, observed on Sept. 12, to remind you of the joys of having grandchildren. Yet, you might want to use this day as an opportunity to think about ways to help provide for your grandchildren’s future. The type of gift or support you provide will be different at various stages of your grandchildren’s lives. Here are a few suggestions: When they’re born… • Open a 529 plan. It’s never too early to start saving for college or other types of advanced education. To he... Full story
SAN DIEGO – The San Diego County Recorder/Clerk’s office, due to the overwhelming demand, will offer another special “no appointment necessary” walk-in day on Saturday, Sept. 25 to meet the demand for birth, death, and marriage certificates (vital records), as well as fictitious business name statement filings. Currently, appointments are required during the week, but this event will allow walk-ins for what is being dubbed as “Vital Records Day. This event will be offered only at the Recorder/County Clerk’s Chula Vista, Kear... Full story
SAN DIEGO – As part of its ongoing efforts to support the region’s economic recovery, San Diego Gas & Electric launched a campaign Sept. 9 to publicize job openings and recruit local candidates via Instagram chats and a virtual job fair on Microsoft Teams. Registration is not required to participate in these events. With so many people still sheltering at home due to the pandemic, SDG&E has quickly adapted to alternative ways of reaching those who are seeking employment. Instagram recruitment chats SDG&E held its inaugural In... Full story
FALLBROOK – Stagecoach Sunday, the Fallbrook Land Conservancy's annual fall fundraiser, returns to the grounds of the historic Palomares House and Park on Stagecoach Lane on Oct. 3. "Stagecoach Sunday is such a great event for the whole family, as well as the FLC's largest fundraiser of the year," said Ashley Stein-Araiza, chair of the SCS committee. "I'm really looking forward to holding it in person again." The family-fun event begins at 11 a.m. and ends at 3 p.m., with l...
FALLBROOK – Curtain Call Company is excited to finally be holding auditions for a show after over a two-year hiatus. Auditions for the live radio play of "Miracle on 34th Street" from the Lux Radio Theater Broadcast of Dec. 20, 1948, will be held on Sept. 27 from 6-7:30 p.m. at Christ the King Lutheran Church, 1620 S. Stage Coach Lane. Five adult male and four adult female actors are needed. "If more people audition than needed, I will double cast the show," says Mary Fry, producer/director. Actors need to be able to p... Full story
SAN MARCOS – The first graduates of Palomar College's new Military Leadership Apprenticeship program at Camp Pendleton were honored during a ceremony on the main campus in San Marcos on Friday, Sept. 10. A total of eight active-duty Marines were awarded program certificates, four of whom attended the intimate ceremony that was held on the lawn beside the campus veterans' memorial. "We can't wait to see what's next in your future," said Superintendent/President Dr. Star R...
Joe Naiman Village News Reporter The coronavirus shutdown replaced in-class learning with remote learning. Some students struggled outside of the classroom while other students found independent study to be beneficial. The Bonsall Unified School District chose to incorporate the benefits of independent study into a formal program. "We have the chance to take care of a lot of students and leverage the things we've learned over the last 18 months," said BUSD Superintendent Joseph Clevenger. "We're not just surviving,"...
Shelby Ramsey Special to the Village News Dr. Todd Davenport's empathetic understanding of chronic illness is profound and gratifying. "The hard thing about all of this is that this is all invisible," he explained. "So you wouldn't know that somebody has a migraine unless you knew what you were looking for. And that kind of chronic level of headache that people walk around with in between migraines can impair function." Davenport is a doctor of physical therapy and professor...
José A. Álvarez County of San Diego Communications Office San Diegans with substance use disorders will get to celebrate their recovery or find inspiration and resources to begin their journey at the county's annual Recovery Happens event. Hundreds of people are expected to attend the celebration which will be virtual given the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Recovery Happens, hosted by the County Health and Human Services Agency (HHSA), is a free, family-friendly event, and w...
Simona Valanciute Special to the Village News Many things can cause a fall – tripping over a rug, slipping on water, vertigo, muscle weakness, and certain medications to name a few. One in four older adults fall annually according to the National Council on Aging, and falls can result in hip fractures, broken bones, and even head injuries. Additionally, CDC data shows three million seniors annually are treated in emergency departments for a fall injury – making the avoidance of falls a significant priority year round. Fro...
Rick Monroe Special to the Village News "The window of health for your body is your mouth," said Dr. Jordan Colby of Fallbrook Village Dentistry. "The evidence is overwhelming that poor dental health can lead to numerous other health issues. This is supported by medical evidence." He explained that infected teeth can lead to brain infections, and gum disease (periodontitis) is associated with increased risk of developing heart disease. In addition, poor dental health...
FALLBROOK – NCPSG Fallbrook invites anyone interested to join its monthly Parkinson's Support Group meeting, Friday Sept. 24 10 a.m. in person. Members are excited to announce they have transitioned to in person meetings. The group will meet at the Fallbrook Regional Wellness Center, 1636 E. Mission Road. In an effort to keep all in attendance safe, they will adhere to the latest public health guidelines. In addition, since they have a vulnerable population, they will abide by the NCPSG board's adopted guidelines of full v...
Rick Monroe Special to the Village News COVID-19 cases in the county spiked in January, declined for most of the year, and in late August increased again. Now, statistics show a slight decrease again in the past week. The number of positive COVID-19 cases in Fallbrook through Sept. 7 was 4,716, only 20 more than the previous 7-day reporting period. The previous week, the number of new cases was 114. The San Diego County reports showed 27,983 people in Fallbrook had been at least partially vaccinated through Sept. 7. That’s 67... Full story
Julie Reeder Publisher This week neighboring Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco made a statement that he is refusing to enforce the forced vaccine mandates from President Joe Biden in a podcast, RSO Roundup. "As your sheriff, I have an obligation to guard your liberty and freedom," Bianco said, adding that the government has no ability and no authority to mandate a citizen’s health choices. “I will not enforce the vaccine mandate on Sheriff’s Department employees,” Bianco said in the podcast. “The information I have abou... Full story
Supervisor Jim Desmond 5th District This past weekend, I participated in two 9/11 Memorial events, both of which honored the brave men and women who died on that horrific day. It was not lost on me that both events took place in Oceanside, a city whose fabric and culture are built by our military. On the morning of 9/11, I sat numb, and stared, like all Americans, not yet comprehending the impact this would have on all our lives. I reflected on my time in the Navy, and how our brave military personnel must be feeling the... Full story
Since I came to Fallbrook awhile back to care for family members, I have encountered so many nice people and a few not so nice. Last Saturday, 9-11 of all days with our 20th anniversary of being attacked on our own soil and honoring those that lost their lives, I was traveling on Fallbrook Street headed to Stage Coach when I saw a friend of mine stopped on the side of the road talking with another person and it did not seem very friendly. So when I got home I called her. Here is how her story went. My friend had spotted an... Full story
Does he want to establish his legacy as a president who fought for voting rights, or not? In order to be remembered as a president who fought for voting rights, Biden must do more than ask the Senate to pass voting rights legislation. He knows as well as we do that bills like the For the People Act and the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act won’t make it through the Senate unless we abolish the filibuster. Biden must publicly and unequivocally support abolishing the filibuster to clear the way for these crucial r... Full story
Here we go again. We are being told California water supplies are at risk and we need to start using less water under threat of more mandatory water use restrictions. In 2019, we had one of the wettest years on record. At the end of the 2019 water year, major water storage reservoirs in California were at 125% of average capacity. That was just two years ago. In 2019, California had enough rainfall and snow pack to satisfy several years of water supply demands if we had dams and reservoirs of sufficient capacity to capture... Full story
Assemblymember Marie Waldron SD-75 Historically, the relationship between federal and state governments and Native Americans has been fraught with violence, mistreatment and neglect. In 1887, the General Allotment Act broke up reservation lands and resulted in the uncompensated loss of 90 million acres nationwide. Taking steps toward restoring tribal lands through fee-to-trust transfers is one way to correct past injustices, restore tribal sovereignty, self-determination and economic independence. I have joined Senator Ben... Full story
