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  • More nice people are moving to Fallbrook

    Updated Oct 22, 2020

    Yesterday my husband and I went to the Alvarado Animal hospital to say a last goodbye to our furry pet who had cancer. When we arrived at the hospital, our car battery died, and we were stuck in the middle of the parking area. One of Dr. Jones’ assistants came out to give us a jump start, and we moved out of the way before the car died again.Then, another patient came out to see if they could help, and they ended up going out to buy us a new battery. These other patients were new in town and had decided that this was the p...

  • Capitalism vs Socialism

    Updated Oct 22, 2020

    I know many of you have voted, hopefully as if your life and the life of our republic is at stake, because it is. If you have not, it is imperative that you realize the consequences – Capitalism over Socialism which is the next step to Communism, no matter what the left says. It is in our hands as patriots to count on our strength as citizens to exercise our God given right to choose the direction of our country. Don't let the radical left dictate to us. Stand up and be counted as Americans. It is our duty to speak up for o...

  • Dear neighbors, friends and the Fallbrook community

    Updated Oct 22, 2020

    I am writing this letter on behalf of Stephani Baxter who is a local candidate running for the Fallbrook Planning Group. When I resigned from the Planning Group in 2019 because of a move out of the area, I made a recommendation for Stephani to be appointed to my seat on the group, which was approved by the group. Stephani has been active on many organizations and nonprofits in Fallbrook. Those include, for example, The Community Benefit Group, the Fallbrook Planning Group Parks and Recreation, Live Oak Park Coalition Children...

  • Let us make our own decisions

    Supervisor Jim Desmond, Fifth District|Updated Oct 22, 2020

    This past Friday, I scrolled through my phone and came upon something I couldn’t believe. For all the absurdities that have come down from the State of California, this may take first prize. What was I reading? The state’s new guidance on private gatherings. Here are some of the points: Gatherings that include more than three households are prohibited. All gatherings must be held outside. Attendees may go inside to use restrooms. Gatherings should be two hours or less. Sin...

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    Harvey John Royer

    Updated Oct 22, 2020

    It is with deep sadness that the Royer family announces the passing of Harvey John Royer. Harvey, aged 89, passed away peacefully Aug. 29, 2020, due to complications of pulmonary fibrosis and old age. Harvey was born on the 28th of May 1931 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to Paul and Carmen Dantos. The hallmark of Harvey's life was his 68 year love affair with his wife Floyce. Harvey joined the U.S. Air Force in 1952 during the Korean War. While stationed at Ellington AFB in... Full story

  • Felicita "Phyllis" M. Rodriguez

    Updated Oct 22, 2020

    Our family lost a beautiful strong woman, Oct. 11, 2020, when our Abuela Felicita "Phyllis" M. Rodriguez died and went to her rightful place in heaven. She was a force in all our lives. I do not know where to begin to capture the immeasurable hole we have in our hearts. She was born July 4, 1926. She lived 94 years and was a trailblazer in this life. A sister, aunt, friend, neighbor, cousin, a first generation Mexican American, World War II hero's wife, a working mother to eig... Full story

  • Opal C. Dering

    Updated Oct 22, 2020

    Opal C. Dering died and went home to be with Jesus Oct. 8, 2020, a day before her 98th birthday. She was born Oct. 9, 1922. Born in Minnesota to Matilda and Mathias Tjomsland, she has one surviving sister, Joan Elverum, who is still living in Minnesota and snowbirding in Florida. Joan’s husband Dea predeceased her. They have three daughters: Jackie, Dana and Anne; five grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Opal was predeceased by four wonderful brothers: Stanley, M... Full story

  • OpenTheBooks Oversight Report maps $2.3 Trillion in federal grants (FY2017–FY2019)

    Updated Oct 22, 2020

    OpenTheBooks.com, a project of American Transparency – a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, nonpartisan charitable organization – released on Sept. 30 their oversight report after auditing the federal government and finding what, in their opinion, is $2.3 Trillion in wasteful and pork barrel spending. According to President and CEO Adam Andrzejewski, speaking at a leadership forum at Hillsdale College recently, President Trump’s team has taken their report and suggestions and has included them in their budget plan, which no other presi...

  • FBI report shows decline in violent crime rate for third consecutive year

    Updated Oct 22, 2020

    WASHINGTON – The Federal Bureau of Investigation, Monday, Oct. 19, released its 2019 edition of "Crime in the United States," which showed that violent crime decreased nationwide for the third consecutive year. After decreases in both 2017 and 2018, the violent crime rate dropped an additional 1% this past year and the property crime rate decreased 4.5%. Since 1930, the FBI has tracked nationwide data on crimes and publishes its compilation each year. Submitting data to the FBI is a collective effort on the part of city, coun...

  • Hunter Biden

    FBI obtains Hunter Biden computer with data on Ukraine dealings

    An Epoch Video story|Updated Oct 22, 2020

    With the U.S. presidential election only 20 days away, a big October surprise emerged when Hunter Biden's alleged email communications with a Ukraine energy company were exposed by the U.S. media, along with numerous photos and videos of the young Biden. The U.S. Senate has been involved in the investigation. An exclusive report from the New York Post Wednesday exposed three of Hunter Biden's alleged emails. One of them was dated April 13, 2014, the time frame when Hunter...

  • 2020 may be unpredictable, but not for these candidates

    Will Fritz, Staff Writer

    It’s fair to say the vast majority of voters already know who they will be voting for president this year, if they haven’t already voted — not that it matters much in California, which will almost certainly lend its 55 electoral votes to Joe Biden. But what about down-ballot elections? The highest profile local race, between Darrell Issa and Ammar Campa-Najjar for the 50th Congressional District, appears to be a statistical dead heat, some polling has shown, giving local voters a unique chance to determine whether Democ...

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    Halloween maze to raise money for 12-year-old lymphoma patient

    Lexington Howe, Staff Writer

    Fallbrook native Jeff Woodrey is back in Fallbrook this year with his Haunted Hallows, a haunted house maze whose funds will go to support a young girl who is battling cancer. Twelve-year-old Marilyn was diagnosed with stage 3 Hodgkin's lymphoma. Woodrey was connected to the family by someone he knew in Rainbow. "I've raised money for three kids now that have cancer," Woodrey said. "It's very personal to me cause my two cousins passed away from cancer, and the first two kids...

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    FUHSD trustees establish reserve capital funds for solar project

    Jeff Pack, Staff Writer

    During the Tuesday, Oct. 12 meeting of the Fallbrook Union High School Board of Trustees, the trustees agreed to establish a special reserve-capital projects fund to account for money received for the Solar Photovoltaic/Battery Project financing agreement that was approved by the board last month. Called "Fund 40," the fund will be established and held at Bank of America, the escrow agent for the project, as opposed to the county treasury. The board approved the action...

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    "We felt very bullied," local Fallbrook family claims lawsuit against FPUD

    Lexington Howe, Staff Writer

    In a harrowing experience for a local Fallbrook family, Shane and Liz Lingle and their two kids had damages to their home of up to $200,000, due to a water main bursting outside their home. The main belonged to the Fallbrook Public Utilities District. After going through the proper channels to try to get FPUD to pay for the damages according to their lawyer, FPUD denied the claim, which has resulted in a lawsuit filed by the family. "It was New Year's Eve, Dec. 31 of 2019,"...

  • One more candidate for FCPG answers the questions

    Lucette Moramarco, Associate Editor

    Last week, Oct. 15, we ran answers from 10 of the 11 candidates for the Fallbrook Community Planning Group. Voters are able to vote for eight of the candidates. Collin Stephens’ answer to the first question was inadvertently left out, so it is below. Jim Loge was out of town when the questions were sent out, so he was not able to reply until this week. His answers are also below. Why did you decide to seek this seat? Collin Stephens: My wife and I chose Fallbrook to raise our family because of what it represents and o...

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    Bridging gaps by giving at the senior center

    FALLBROOK – Everyone's lives have been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic in some way. On a positive note, the Fallbrook Senior Center is taking the lead not only in serving seniors in need but also in reaching out to the most vulnerable residents in the community. The center has partnered with its Shamrock Foods vendor in bringing more to the table in an initiative called, "USDA Farmers to Families Food Boxes," that has positively impacted the Friendly Village and s...

  • Larissa Anderson

    Anderson to return to Bonsall Unified District 3 seat

    Jeff Pack, Staff Writer

    After the Nov. 3 election, Larissa Anderson will be seated in the District 3 seat of the Bonsall Unified High School District Board of Trustees due to the fact that she's running unopposed for the seat. Anderson and unopposed District 5 candidate Eric Ortega were sent questions by Village News so that readers could get a little more insight into the candidates that will be filling BUHSD seats in the near future. Ortega did not respond to the questions prior to the press...

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    A simple idea for relief from quarantining

    Dolly Harty, Special to Village News

    I live in a little neighborhood that surrounds the new Monserate Winey. Over my 19 years of living in this neighborhood, I have managed to collect almost 100 email addresses. I used them in the beginning to get word out about Save Gird Valley. But once that was over, I mainly used it to help people find a plumber, electrician, home keeper, or a lost dog. Sometimes I sent messages about new businesses in town opening, urging their support. It was not an open forum type thing, j...

  • State Fund launches injury and illness prevention program builder

    Updated Oct 22, 2020

    PLEASANTON, Calif. – State Compensation Insurance Fund launched State Fund’s IIPP Builderˢ ͫ, a free online tool available to all California employers, designed to help create a complete, effective Injury and Illness Prevention Program for their businesses. Many employers are unaware that state law mandates an IIPP and, should Cal/OSHA visit, they could end up with a citation, the most frequent of workplace violations. From responsibility for the program to record keeping, the builder guides users through each of the eight pa...

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    Palomar Health Foundation announces new members of board of directors

    Updated Oct 22, 2020

    SAN MARCOS – Palomar Health Foundation, a nonprofit organization that provides philanthropic support to Palomar Health, has selected two new members to its board of directors. At a Sept. 29 meeting, the board voted to appoint Pauline Gourdie of Del Sur and Jason Polk of Rancho Bernardo to three-year terms. Pauline Gourdie is a business consultant with a background in international supply chain management, customer relations and recruitment. She established CSL Staffing in 2...

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    Komen IE's More Than Pink Walk goes virtual

    Jeff Pack, Staff Writer|Updated Oct 22, 2020

    According to Susan G. Komen Inland Empire Executive Director Jill Eaton, the breast cancer organization being forced by the COVID-19 pandemic to host its second annual More Than Pink Walk virtually may have been a blessing. "It was somewhat of a challenge to a degree, but it also allowed us to really continue to expand our footprint," Eaton said. "Our affiliate is two counties, Riverside and San Bernardino, which happened to be the largest counties in the United States. By...

  • Kicking It back in Alaska

    Elizabeth Youngman-Westphal, Special to the Village News|Updated Oct 22, 2020

    Even though I have been here for two weeks, the Northern Lights have not returned. Yes, I am back in Anchorage. Family first, right? My daughter had an extreme injury last Mother’s Day while working in the remote native village of Little Diomede, Alaska. Which is why I have returned to help after her last surgery. The ugliest part about this trip is Alaska Airlines did not note on its website that a negative COVID-19 test report is required upon landing. This requirement h...

  • If COVID-19 symptoms arise, don't wait to get tested

    Jose A. Alvarez, County of San Diego Communications Office|Updated Oct 22, 2020

    A recent analysis of San Diego County data revealed that San Diegans are waiting an average of 3.5 days after symptoms develop before they get a COVID-19 test. The delay could result in further COVID-19 exposures, especially if people do not isolate themselves from others. “People should get tested immediately after they start feeling sick,” said Wilma Wooten, M.D., M.P.H., County public health officer. “They should also isolate themselves to avoid exposing those around them.” Because there is substantial spread of COVID-1...

  • CHP uses grant to help 'put the brakes' on speed crashes

    Updated Oct 22, 2020

    SACRAMENTO – Speed and aggressive driving continue to be major causes of death and injury on the state’s roadways. With the assistance of federal funds, the California Highway Patrol will focus additional resources on reducing these types of crashes throughout the state. On Oct. 1, the CHP implemented the yearlong Regulate Aggressive Driving and Reduce Speed V grant with the primary goal of decreasing the number of people killed and injured in crashes as a result of unsafe speed. To achieve this, the CHP will conduct enh...

  • MWD approves incentive program for multifamily housing toilet replacements

    Joe Naiman, Village News Reporter|Updated Oct 22, 2020

    The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California adopted a program to provide incentives for replacing toilets at multi-family housing properties. MWD’s Oct. 13 board meeting included approving a $250 incentive to replace toilets with a flush volume of 3.5 gallons or greater and a $125 incentive to replace toilets with a flush volume of 1.6 gallons or greater. MWD also authorized up to $2.75 million annually for the program, which including administration costs is expected to fund the replacement of approximately 1...

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