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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NORTH COUNTY – Knowing how a home uses energy can help the resident or owner save money and keep the home more comfortable. It is possible to save up to 15 percent on an energy bills just by adjusting the thermostat, according to the U.S. Department of Energy. Combining that with other techniques highlighted here puts residents more in charge of energy use, and keeps money in their bank account. Get audited A good place to start is to have an energy audit of the home....
NORTH COUNTY – If you’re tempted to save a few dollars by trading down to a lower quality interior paint, it’s important to know what you’re giving up in the process. Here are 12 reasons top quality, 100 percent acrylic latex interior paints are worth the money: Better adhesion. The superior “binder” in these paints helps them grip any surface. Better hiding capability. Top quality paints can often conceal the color below in fewer coats, saving the time and money nee...
October 3 5200 block Rainbow Way Grand theft October 24 1000 block N. Orange Ave. Personate to get money/property over $400 100 block W. Mission Rd. Found: Narcotics October 26 E. Clemmens Ln. @ S. Vine St. Cited: Driving on suspended license October 27 300 block E. Dougherty Arrest: Under influence controlled substance; possess unlawful paraphernalia 6000 block Rio Valle Dr. Elder abuse/neglect w/minor injury 300 block N. Vine St. Commercial burglary October 28 400 block W. Clemmens Ln. Simple battery 6700 block Via de la...
RAINBOW – The California Highway Patrol - Rainbow Commercial Enforcement Facility (CVEF), Stater Bros. Markets, and Boy Scouts of America hosted their first Boy Scout Merit Badge Day on Saturday, Nov. 2. This community outreach program is one of many aimed at introducing the community to the duties of a CHP Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Facility. Merit badge classes are being instructed by the Rainbow CVEF Commander, Lieutenant James Fonseca, who has completed the necessary requirements needed to teach these classes....
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FALLBROOK – The documentary “Education Under Fire” will be screened at the Hilltop Center, in the Emerson Room, 331 E. Elder St., on Saturday, Nov. 9, from 2 to 4 p.m. The film, created in collaboration with Amnesty International, runs 35 minutes. The subject of the film (and discussion before and after) is the denial of educational opportunities to Baha’is in Iran as part of the persecution of religious minorities in that country. Refreshments follow. No donations required nor accepted....
FALLBROOK – On Oct. 24, the students and staff of Santa Margarita Academy were treated to a special presentation by cousins Alfonso Trujillo of the Cesar Chavez Foundation and Jiovanni Mier, shortstop for the Houston Astros. Growing up in Pomona in low-income, gang-ridden neighborhoods, the two then-young boys had to make decisions about how they were going to lead their lives. With the support of a large and close family and looking for positive mentors, the boys...
EL CAJON – Senator Joel Anderson, who represents the community of Fallbrook in Sacramento, will be holding his seventh annual Holiday Legislative Open House on Nov. 21 at 6 p.m. The purpose of the event is to give Senator Anderson and his staff an opportunity to meet with Fallbrook residents and listen to their ideas on how to improve the state of California. “Forty to 60 percent of the bills I have introduced in past legislative sessions came from residents who attended previous open houses.” said Anderson. “Fa...
FALLBROOK – On Saturday, October 26, Jerry Sayre, past department commander of the Son’s of Union Veterans of the Civil War, hosted an informal gathering at Odd Fellows Cemetery in Fallbrook to honor Sgt. William Pittenger, a Civil War hero and recipient of the Medal of Honor. Some of the individuals in attendance included members of the Sgt. William Pittenger Camp 21 of San Diego, the William S. Rosecrans Camp 2 of Los Angeles, auxiliaries of those camps, and members o... Full story
FALLBROOK – The Fallbrook Historical Society and Boy Scouts of America Venturing Crew 796 have recently formed a unique partnership. The society is now the sponsor of Crew 796 and the two organizations will have a mutually beneficial relationship. The society will provide a meeting place for the crew and a representative to various Scout Venturing committees and the Venturing Crew will assist the society by providing Scout helpers for workdays and special events....
FALLBROOK – Fallbrook Hospital has been named one of the nation’s Top Performers on Key Quality Measures® by The Joint Commission, the leading accreditor of U.S. healthcare organizations. Fallbrook Hospital was recognized for exemplary performance in using evidence-based clinical processes that are shown to improve care for certain conditions. These conditions include heart attack, heart failure, pneumonia, surgical care, children’s asthma, stroke and venous thrombo embolism, as well as inpatient psychiatric ser... Full story
FALLBROOK – The California State Questers “Fall Frolic in Fallbrook” was hosted by the Live Oak, Sleeping Indian, and Rancho Monserrate chapters. Sixty-eight California State Questers met at Pala Mesa Resort in Fallbrook for their state fall council meeting, October 10 through 12. Members enjoyed tours of Rancho Guajome Adobe in Vista, the Pittenger House in Fallbrook, a Terri Lee doll collection at the home of Sandy Dorsey, and the toy sewing machine and vintage dol...
SAN DIEGO - Village News affiliates Nathalie Taylor and Christine Rinaldi were honored at San Diego Press Club’s 40th annual Excellence in Journalism Awards Banquet held on Tuesday, October 29, 2013 at Jacobs Center Market Creek. Nathalie Taylor placed first in the Gardening category with her story, “A Blooming Beauty – Locally grown flowers used on Cal Poly Universities’ 2013 Rose Parade float,” published February 14, 2013. Taylor took a local angle by highlig...
At 82 years old, Don Luallin has retired for the second time in his life. The well-known, friendly face of the Fallbrook Food Pantry has served the worthy establishment for 18 years, 12 as its executive director. His “official” last day was Oct. 25. “I’ve had two major heart surgeries and my wife is in long-term (hospice) care; my doctor recommended that I take it a little easier,” said Luallin, who previously retired from a 30-year career as business manager of a Chevrolet...
Eleven chefs from Southern California were vying for two awards at the 6th Annual So-Cal Chef Open: “The Judge’s Pinnacle Award” and “Top Chef – People’s Choice Award.” Leone D’Arcangelo proprietor of Fresco Grill & Wine Bar in Bonsall’s River Village, was honored with the “Top Chef – People’s Choice Award” for 2013. The event was held in the Grand Ballroom at the Pechanga Resort & Casino in Temecula. About 600 “tasters” attended the event and the majority of...
The Fallbrook Healthcare District (FHD) has announced its annual Fallbrook Health & Fitness Fair will be held on Saturday, Nov. 16, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and carry the theme “Beee Healthy!” It will be held at La Paloma Elementary School, 300 Heald Lane, in Fallbrook. According to FHD administrator Vi Dupre, the fair will once again offer local residents a chance to have free health screenings and learn more about healthy living for all ages in every stage of life. In addition to free screenings, attendees will be able to sam...
On October 22 the San Diego County Board of Supervisors voted 5-0 to allocate $123,970 of District Five Neighborhood Reinvestment Program funds from Supervisor Bill Horn’s budget, including $20,000 to help cover the costs of constructing a new press box at the Fallbrook High School stadium. The $20,000 was allocated to Fallbrook Football Boosters, Inc. The allocations also included $5,000 to the Camp Pendleton Armed Services YMCA to purchase toys for the Holiday Toy Drive. The supervisors’ action also made findings that the...
The Bonsall Unified School District does not have plans to ask voters for a general obligation bond to make modifications at Sullivan Middle School, but the district intends to fund the improvements with Qualified Zone Academy Bonds (QZAB) and the district will be contracting with a bond counsel firm to assist the school district with legal proceedings, execution, and delivery. The BUSD board voted 5-0 October 10 to approve a contract with Stradling Yocca Carlson & Rauth for bond counsel. The fees BUSD will pay to the Reno fi...
On Monday, Nov. 11, Fallbrook Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 1924 will sponsor the community’s annual Veterans Day Parade and remembrance ceremony. “The parade has really grown over the last couple of years; that’s something I’ve really been working on,” said John Knott, senior vice commander of the Fallbrook VFW. The patriotic parade will begin at 10:15 a.m. at Main Ave. and Fallbrook Street and proceed northbound on Main to Alvarado Street, with a ceremony directly following in the Village Square. Andrew Genninger...
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RIVERSIDE - Prosecutors throughout California will be in Riverside today, hammering out legislative priorities for 2014 and comparing notes on how recent changes in state law have impacted their counties. The California District Attorneys' Association's Legislative Summit will be held at the Riverside County District Attorney's Office headquarters at Orange and 10th streets, starting around 8 a.m. This is the first time the conference has been held in Riverside, according to District Attorney Paul Zellerbach. ''This summit... Full story
Liz Halliday’s return to Southern California brought her a third-place finish in the three-day eventing competition Nov. 1-3 at Galway Downs in Temecula. Halliday, who was involved with the Fallbrook Pony Club in her youth, graduated from Fallbrook High in 1996. She said she was pleased with her result at Galway Downs. “That’s pretty good. It’s pretty exciting,” she said. Three-day eventing consists of dressage the first day, a cross-country course the second day, and stadi... Full story
FALLBROOK - San Diego County Crime Stoppers has announced it is working with the San Diego Regional Fugitive Task Force to locate and apprehend Jaime Margarito Reyes. Jaime Margarito Reyes has two felony arrest warrants. The first one is for being a felon in possession of a firearm and for possession of stolen property. The second arrest warrant is for felony vandalism. Jaime Reyes is a known gang member and uses the moniker, "Shady." He is known to frequent North San Diego...
FALLBROOK – Fallbrook resident Nell Heard will speak at an annual Fall Festival to be held at The Grand Tradition & Estate on Friday, Nov. 15 by Stonecroft Ministries. Thirty-five years ago, Heard was one of the founders of the local chapter of Stonecroft Ministries, now recognized as Fallbrook Women’s Connection. Nell’s story is one of hope, entitled “A Journey Not Planned.” All women in the area are invited to attend this event that also features a silent auction...
