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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2-Dimensional Category Photography Category Fallbrook Chamber Merit Award People’s Choice Award Submitted by Anita Kimzey, event coordinator....
Julie Reeder Publisher As financial hardships continue to grip communities, local food banks find themselves on the frontline, addressing escalating demands. The Fallbrook Food Pantry is no exception. Since July, their assistance numbers have witnessed a staggering upswing. "Since July, 2023, when we last reported a significant food shortage at the pantry, the total number of individuals assisted has skyrocketed," said Catherine Sousa, board president of the organization.... Full story
SAN DIEGO – For the third time this year, San Diego Gas & Electric residential customers will get a break on their energy bill, thanks to the California Climate Credit program administered by the California Public Utilities Commission as part of the state’s effort to fight climate change. In October, residential electric customers will see a $60.70 credit on their statement. Billing cycles vary for customers, so not everyone will see the bill credit at the same time in October. Earlier this year, SDG&E residential cus...
FALLBROOK – Modern high tech wind turbines come in all sizes from small turbines to charge batteries on a sail boat to the offshore giants in the ocean. Mid-sized wind turbines, (80 to 100 feet tall), have an excellent fit with meeting the needs for microgrids, do not harm wildlife and offer a 30-year life span. One of the keys to their offering is the ability to get permits without the need for excessive regulations such as FAA approval. They operate effectively at m...
Frank Brines ARS Master Rosarian I always enjoy looking back to last year’s care column for the month. According to weathercurrents.com, the hottest Oct. 1 was in 2020 at 102.8 degrees. In 2022, the region got slammed with a high Oct. 19, of 113 degrees. According to the same site, the “normal,” or multi-year average, for October is 82 degrees and the low was 54 degrees. So, the watchword is “vigilance” – watch the forecast and make sure to adjust your watering program to be neither stingy nor wasteful. Your roses will...
Henry Ralph Oswald, 80, Fallbrook, passed away Sept. 27 in Menifee, California. Hank was born on March 5, 1943, in Oceanside, California and was the oldest son of Jackson and Susie Marie (Rey) Oswald. Hank grew up in Fallbrook, California, where he loved to climb trees, especially lemon trees and eat as many lemons as he could. He also loved being outside playing with his sisters, brother, and the neighborhood kids, tinkering with anything mechanical, and Elvis Presley. Hank s... Full story
SAN DIEGO (CNS) - Strong high pressure and offshore flow were expected to bring hot weather to San Diego County inland areas today into the weekend, the National Weather Service said. There is a heat advisory in effect in the valleys, Escondido, El Cajon, San Marcos, La Mesa, Santee and Poway from noon until 7 p.m. today. Temperatures are expected to be between 90 and 100. Skies were clear early Thursday morning, except for a couple of tiny patches of fog off Point Loma.... Full story
SAN DIEGO (CNS) - Thousands of Kaiser Permanente health care workers in Southern California and beyond hit the picket lines today to begin a planned three-day strike that their union dubbed the largest action of its type in U.S. history, while Kaiser officials insisted progress was made in 11th-hour contract negotiations. The strike began at 6 a.m. at Kaiser facilities across California, but picketing began three hours earlier at East Coast locations. An estimated 75,000... Full story
Our family had to say goodbye to our hero last month. After a long battle with cancer, John "Jack" Lester Wiland took his last breath on Saturday, Aug. 12, 2023. He was surrounded by his family and holding the hand of his best friend and love-of-61-years, Pat. Born Dec. 27, 1940, Jack served as the pitching and football coach for Palomar College athletics following his time at the University of Iowa. He was inducted in the Palomar College Athletic Hall of Fame in both... Full story
Tracy DeFore County of San Diego Communications Office Fallbrook residents will soon see the park they wished for come to life. County officials and community members broke ground Thursday, Sept. 28, on a new 6.7-acre park. The new site will feature an all-wheel park or skatepark, shaded picnic and play areas, a multipurpose field, a walking trail, nature trails and separate off-leash zones for small dogs and large dogs. Other amenities include a native plant garden, a 60-space permeable parking lot, bike parking, an...
Tracy DeFore County of San Diego Communications Office Voter information pamphlets are on their way to registered voters in the Fourth Supervisorial District, City of Chula Vista, Fallbrook Public Utility District and Rainbow Municipal Water District for the Nov. 7 special election. Voters who live in those districts may also view their pamphlet online at https://www.sdvote.com/. The pamphlet contains important election information such as voting options, election deadlines, c...
FALLBROOK – After nine exciting years with Rainbow Municipal Water District, Tom Kennedy hung his hat up and retired as General Manager on Oct. 4. Kennedy came to Rainbow from a neighboring water district in August 2014, with the goal to make the district a better place for its ratepayers and employees. He has turned the district into a highly regarded public agency and assembled a well-respected team of managers and employees dedicated to serving the ratepayers by focusing on teamwork, responsibility, innovation, i...
Joe Naiman Village News Reporter Fallbrook High School's girls tennis team entered Palomar League play with a 6-1 season record, but the Warriors were winless during the first round of league competition. A 16-2 loss Sept. 26 at the Riviera Oaks Racquet Club, where Ramona High School home matches are played, left the Warriors with a 6-5 overall record along with their 0-4 league record. "We're in a tougher league with a lot less experienced players," said Fallbrook coach Bill...
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Steven Schindler Special to the Village News A Temecula high school auditorium was the center of the rock and roll universe on a recent Saturday night. The California Music Hall of Fame Awards (CMHOF) had the walls shaking from some of rock’s most legendary stars. If your musical tastes are more in tune with Elvis Presley, it was hosted by one of Elvis’s lifelong best friends, the one and only Wink Martindale. When Wink was working in Memphis radio in the late 1950s he was instrumental in Elvis Presley gaining notoriety local...
FALLBROOK – Fallbrook Newcomers, the community organization dedicated to welcoming and fostering friendship among Fallbrook residents, recently held a fun and informative Out and About event led by Newcomers member Keith Johnson. The popular Out and About activities are a great way to make new friends while exploring local museums, scenic locations and other attractions. The San Diego Maritime Museum Tour took place Sept. 26 and included a boat tour of the San Diego Harbor with its stunning views. The Newcomers also e...
FALLBROOK – On Sunday Sept. 17, Natasha Ragland's Music Studio presented a piano and vocal recital to residents, family and friends at the Regency. Piano duets featured Mozart's "Marriage of Figaro," John Philip Souza, Rockabilly tunes, Spirituals, and American Folk Songs. Vocalists sang selections from "The Lion King," "Enchanted," "The Roar of the Greasepaint, The Smell of the Crowd," Campfire Girls, and Willie Nelson. Works of Debussy, Scott Joplin, and Clementi were a...
Jody Boulay Special to the Village News October marks National Substance Use Prevention Month, making it an ideal time to adapt preventative messaging to reach as many people as possible. It is no secret that recreational drug use is unsafe, and more people are becoming addicted to dangerous drugs. Synthetic opioids like fentanyl are fueling one of the worst drug problems in the United States. Opioids, primarily fentanyl, are the leading cause of overdose deaths in the U.S. Prevention and education messaging can have a huge...
Rose Ann Gould Soloway Special to the Village News More and more children are being injured, or even dying, from swallowing button or disk batteries. This tragedy can be prevented. The majority of these severe injuries are from lithium batteries, a little larger than a penny, used to power such household items as remote controls, games and toys, calculators, cameras, computers, shoes, jewelry, thermometers, singing greeting cards, and a wide variety of other items. Lithium batteries are becoming more popular because they...
Dr. Marita Schauch Special to the Village News Nighttime awakenings are a real scenario. You are sound asleep, and then you’re not. And many people find it almost impossible to go back to sleep. According to the Journal of Psychiatric Research, in a study of 8,937 people, 23% said they woke up at least once every night and more frequently after age 50. One of the biggest keys to health is a proper sleep cycle. The sleep cycle or circadian rhythm is affected by the amount of light people receive throughout the day and n...
FALLBROOK – On Monday, Sept. 25, the Monserate chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution awarded winners of grades 4 through 8 at Saint Peter the Apostle Catholic School in Fallbrook for their Constitution Week poster contest. The students' posters demonstrated various aspects of the constitution. "The posters were all very well done. It is amazing what talent these young students displayed," said Suzanne Lemoine, the chapter's honorary regent. Submitted by the M...
Quotes from brothers Jameson, 7, and Seamus, 5, over the years Submitted by their mother Kathy Custer Mom: "OK hun, before you eat dessert, I need you to eat some of your dinner." Jameson, age 4: "No thank you Mom, I want to respect my sweet tooth." ___________________ Mom: "Seamus, where does milk come from?" Seamus, age 3: "A cow." Mom: "What part of the cow?" Seamus: "The tail. When you pull on the tail, milk comes out." (Mom decided to stop there and not ask him where exactly the milk comes out). ___________________... Full story
Joe Naiman Village News Reporter The Bonsall Unified School District renewed its contract with Natalie Nucci to provide choreography services for Sullivan Middle School productions. A 5-0 BUSD board vote Wednesday, Sept. 20, approved a new independent contractor agreement with Nucci which will cover the period from Sept. 20, to May 7, 2024. Nucci will provide choreography services for three show choir classes and for performance material for winter and spring show competitions. “We continue to expand our program, and we h...
Joe Naiman Village News Reporter The Bonsall Unified School District has agreements with Rawhide Ranch for a veterinarian and animal science internship program for BUSD students in fourth through eighth grades. Depending on holidays and Rawhide Ranch availability the programs run from 10-12 weeks. The most recent agreement approved by the BUSD board will be for 10 weeks. The board meeting Wednesday, Sept. 20, included a 5-0 vote to approve the fall 2023 agreement. The internship program will allow up to 24 students to partici...
