Also serving the communities of De Luz, Rainbow, Camp Pendleton, Pala and Pauma
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Ballots were due for the North County Fire Protection District's Proposition A election by 8 p.m. on Thursday. The proposition, if approved by two-thirds of voters in the district 92-square mile area, would levy a new tax of $5 per month, per parcel of owned property, to pay for construction, maintenance and improvements of fire stations in the North County Fire Protection District over the next two decades. So what happens now that all the votes have been turned in? First,...
Coldwell Banker Village Properties announces its top agents for September... Full story
Roger Boddart stands in front of a ficus macrophylla, Morton bay fig, which lives at the train station in Santa Barbara. It was planted in 1877. This fig species has massive buttress roots exposed above ground. There is one in Fallbrook, next to Carl's Jr., which is about a quarter in size as the one in Santa Barbara. There is another big one in Balboa Park in San Diego....
FALLBROOK – The Fallbrook Public Utility District Board of Directors will consider moving forward on the Community Benefit Program at its meeting Nov. 8 at 3 p.m. in the FPUD Board room. The proposed CBP would promote, coordinate and oversee funding for community projects that benefit Fallbrook and its residents. Because Fallbrook is an unincorporated town, local nonprofit organizations are currently responsible for many of those projects and facilities. Grants and donations are their only sources of funding and, with the a...
Two Fallbrook Union High School students were chosen by Athena Racing to be part of the all-female auto racing team formed by Loxley A. Brown and based in San Diego County. The team was created for high school students who are on career paths related to automobiles, engineering, robotics, or design. Senior Stephanie Salgado and sophomore Maddy Gaul were chosen for the team. "This is the beginning of it all here in San Diego County," Brown said. "I just basically came up with...
Two Fallbrook High School singles players and one Fallbrook doubles team qualified for the CIF girls individual tennis tournament which if weather permits will be played Nov. 11-15 on the Morley Field courts in San Diego. The Valley League tournament took place Oct. 21-24 at San Pasqual High School. All singles and doubles quarterfinals winners qualified for the tournament and the quarterfinals losers played two backdraw rounds to determine the fifth-place singles player and doubles team which would advance to the CIF tournam...
ESCONDIDO – Big plays and turnovers hurt the Fallbrook Warriors varsity football team when they visited Valley League-leading San Pasqual on Friday, Oct. 25. The Golden Eagles 63-0 shutout win over the Warriors last week means that San Pasqual (8-1, 4-0) claimed at least a share of the Valley League title with Escondido (3-1), who lost to Valley Center on Saturday and will host the Golden Eagles this Friday night. The Warriors (0-9, 0-4), on the other hand, will be fighting to...
On Oct. 15, Bonsall High School's Girls' Volleyball Team played their last home game of the season against The Cambridge School's Griffins. Many students showed up in the audience to show their support, with the game taking the place of a traditional homecoming game, seeing as how there currently isn't a Bonsall High football team. The sides of the volleyball court were filled with students, teachers, and parents, most of whom either wore the school's blue colors, pink in...
According to senior Sonsi Jarvis, she's had a love of competition since the second grade. "I have always been competitive," she said. "I love the thrill of the game and the thrill of doing really well. Competing on the court makes me feel like this is what I am meant to be doing. I think what inspires me to compete is the satisfaction of playing well and it brings out a side of me that is not seen elsewhere." Jarvis' competitive spirit is why she was chosen as Athlete of the...
Oct. 14 4200 block Citrus Dr Grand theft Oct. 16 3300 block Gird Rd Grand theft Oct. 17 2000 block Avocado Knoll Ln Battery 100 block N. Ridge Dr Arrest: Possession of controlled substance paraphernalia Oct. 18 200 block E. Fig St Burglary in progress Oct. 21 S. Mission Rd @ Pepper Tree Ln Arrest: Possession of controlled substance 900 block Alturas Rd Stolen vehicle Mission Rd @ Thoroughbred Ln Arrest: Possession of controlled substance Oct. 22 5200 block S. Mission Rd 5200 block S. Mission Rd 700 block Daria Lane Arrest:...
Last week I reported on five legislative bills that have been signed by the Gov. Gavin Newsom that will potentially have a huge impact on housing in California, specifically, Assembly Bill 68, Assembly Bill 881 and Senate Bill 13 which all provide incentives and reduce restrictions for accessory dwelling units. On the face of it, considering the shortage of housing, they seem an appropriate next step to get additional units for people who need homes. But, and the big but, is t... Full story
FALLBROOK – If new siding is on the list of must-do home projects this year, there are many factors to consider. Though it's a transformative renovation, replacement siding is a significant and potentially expensive undertaking. Therefore, careful consideration must be given to the materials used and their maintenance, longevity, insulation factor and cost. Many homeowners also want siding that is eco-friendly. Sustainability is an important consideration for many h...
Special to Village News People live in a world where lying has become a fairly common occurrence. Indeed, there are now organizations specializing in fact-checking political statements and business releases to uncover the fabrications often presented. Of course, it’s not just political figures or business leaders with a monopoly on fibbing to people. Lies happen in most homes, whether it’s the little boy standing over the smashed vase he said he didn’t break or the teenager offering a story for why she was two hours past...
Along with crunchy leaves and pumpkins, fall brings a slew of advertising for insurance plans that fill the gaps in Medicare coverage. Misleading and confusing messages continue to reach beneficiaries and those nearing Medicare age. To take myself as an example, I’ve received an invitation to a Medicare Advantage plan informational meeting. I’ve gotten a solicitation from my physicians’ medical group offering a “zero-cost, no obligation way to review coverage” online or over the phone. The “review” is likely to bring a sales...
ESCONDIDO – Palomar Health was named one of America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Joint Replacement, Orthopedic Surgery and Spine Surgery according to a national study by Healthgrades, the leading online resource for information about physicians and hospitals. The study also ranked Palomar Health among the top 10% in the nation for Stroke Care and Pulmonary Services. Every year, Healthgrades evaluates hospital performance at nearly 4,500 hospitals nationwide for 32 of the most common inpatient procedures and conditions. The fin...
Special to Village News It is really odd. It's been about three weeks since I gave up artificial sweeteners. Which also means my daily Diet Coke is gonzo. And as it turns out, I've lost 3 pounds. Actually, it is so close to 3 pounds, shoot, it's like – wow. Of course, my husband has lost 12 pounds to date playing his ukulele. The most strenuous thing he does is wave goodbye to me when I back my car out of the garage. His success dwarfs' mine. Although, test results confirm I...
FALLBROOK – For those who struggle to find the right words to say at a time of crisis, Woman of Wellness is pleased to welcome Sher DeWeese, executive director of Trauma Intervention Programs, at its next event Thursday, Nov. 7, at the Fallbrook Library, 124 S. Mission Road. DeWeese will present “Emotional First Aid Skills” to help attendees know the appropriate way to interact with those who have recently experienced a trauma. TIP works with the police, fire and sheriff’s departments, who call them when they go to the sce...
Wendy Hammarstrom Special to Village News In 1968, I decided to stop eating meat, along with many of my friends. Our reasons were spiritual and humane. What gave us the right, we asked, to slaughter and eat other sentient beings. And we are still asking that. The other reason I went vegetarian was that I always hated eating meat. As a child, I would either hide the fat and gristle under my napkin until my older brother would gleefully point it out to everyone at the table, or...
SAN DIEGO COUNTY – As influenza activity picks up this fall, the American Red Cross is urging healthy donors of all blood types to give blood or platelets to ensure a strong blood supply for patients in need. Blood and platelets can only be given by donors who are feeling well. Having had a flu shot doesn’t affect blood donation eligibility. One way to maintain health is to get a flu vaccine each fall. There is no waiting period to give blood or platelets after receiving a flu shot as long as the donor is symptom-free and...
WASHINGTON – PaintCare celebrates 10 years of providing consumer education and recycling opportunities for households, businesses and institutions that purchase paint, stain, and varnish for use in their projects and operations. PaintCare, the national nonprofit organization created by paint manufacturers to operate paint stewardship programs in states that have passed paint stewardship laws, provides a convenient network of locations where the public can recycle p...
The holidays are coming, bringing friends, family – and unfortunately, more junk mail than residents can probably imagine. Want to keep the friends and family but get rid of the junk mail? San Diego County's Department of Public Works has some tips to help out. And these tips won't just slim down a mailbox and cut mail-sorting time. They can also help the environment by saving millions of trees that absorb millions of tons of greenhouse gas a year and by keeping paper that w...
Tim Rhatigan United Healthcare of California Special to Village News Earthquakes are unfortunately a common occurrence, especially in places with high seismicity, such as California. Because earthquakes occur without warning, it's important to take steps to prepare. The Red Cross and Federal Emergency Management Agency offer tips for a safety checklist to know what to do before, during and after an earthquake. Here are additional reminders of what to do before, during and...
Joe Naiman Village News Correspondent San Diego County’s Traffic Advisory Committee recommended that a traffic signal be installed at the intersection of Old Highway 395 and Rainbow Glen Road in Fallbrook. The unanimous TAC recommendation Oct. 25 sends the proposed signal to the San Diego County Board of Supervisors, who must approve the placement of the intersection on the county’s Traffic Signal Priority List. The county’s Department of Public Works has targeted a Nov. 20 board of supervisors’ hearing date for the signal, a...
In 2017, the San Diego County Board of Supervisors authorized the use of $28,000,000 of general fund revenue to improve the county’s road conditions. The plan was to repay the general fund over a period of five fiscal years beginning in 2022-2023. Two years later the county supervisors decided to keep the money in the county’s road fund. The supervisors voted 5-0, Oct. 15, to cancel the transfer of the money from the road fund back to the general fund. “Continuing to maintain our roads is of utmost importance,” Supervi...
Joe Naiman Village News Correspondent The repair to the San Diego County Water Authority's Pipeline 4 in Moosa Canyon will require a shutdown of the SDCWA aqueduct which is expected to begin Nov. 4, and the CWA's actions also included a unanimous CWA board vote Oct. 24 to approve a change order in the CWA's contract with Fibrwrap Construction Services, Inc. The change order increases the contract by $140,409 to create a total contract amount of $1,011,751 while also amending the contract to increase the number of carbon...
