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Articles from the November 14, 2024 edition


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  • Vehicle crashes into dining area outside local restaurant

    Julie Reeder - AC Investigations|Updated Nov 25, 2024

    Video of crash taken from Village Spirit Shop across the street from the accident. https://youtu.be/u1gLqYOSnKk A chaotic scene unfolded outside a popular local Fallbrook restaurant this morning, Nov. 16, when a car crashed into a parked pickup truck, sending the truck careening into an outdoor dining area on Main Street in Fallbrook. One person was transported to the hospital with injuries, according to witnesses on the scene. The video shows one man walking in front of the... Full story

  • NOV. 21 UNOFFICIAL NOV 5 ELECTION RESULTS

    Village News editorial staff|Updated Nov 22, 2024

    UNOFFICIAL ELECTION RESULTS ESTIMATED BALLOTS TO BE PROCESSED: 20,000 NEXT UPDATE: NOV. 27 BY 6 PM VOTER TURNOUT 75.2% Ballots Counted 1,491,078 Mail Ballots 1,271,942 Vote Center Ballots 219,136 Registered Voters 1,983,767 Candidate Name Total Votes Percentage DARRELL E. ISSA (REP) 141,736 59.08% STEPHEN HOULAHAN (DEM) 98,170 40.92% Below are the results as of Tuesday morning 11/12/24. UNITED STATES REPRESENTATIVE 48TH DISTRICT (SAN DIEGO PORTION ONLY) (VOTE FOR 1) Darrell... Full story

  • Community voices concerns, support for Fallbrook Tennis & Pickleball Club management

    Updated Nov 18, 2024

    On Monday, Nov. 4, the Fallbrook Airpark Advisory Committee held its regular meeting in the FPUD meeting room, drawing an unusually large crowd of around 50 residents. Attendees voiced both concerns and support for the management of the Fallbrook Tennis & Pickleball Club. The club sits on Fallbrook Airpark property, owned by San Diego County as of 1997, and leased to Rex Neilson, the current Owner, Head Pro, and Director of Tennis. At the meeting, Neilson highlighted his personal investment of $400,000 in facility and court...

  • Meet the author of 'The Dark Side of Hunger Mountain'

    Updated Nov 16, 2024

    FALLBROOK – Teresa Platt, a Gird Valley resident for 20 years, will discuss her first novel at the Fallbrook Public Utility District building on Sunday, Nov. 24, 2pm to 4pm. Published to enthusiastic readers’ reviews, https://thedarksideofhungermountain.substack.com/p/reviews, “The Dark Side of Hunger Mountain” is available via Barnes & Noble Press, Amazon and on Substack at https://thedarksideofhungermountain.substack.com/. Submitted by Teresa Platt.... Full story

  • All Garden Fire evacuations lifted

    Village News Staff|Updated Nov 16, 2024

    4 pm UPDATE: Crews have stopped the forward rate of spread on the Garden Fire and the acreage burned was lowered to 25 acres from 50 acres, according to CalFire. There is currently no structure threat or evacuations. All evacuations have been lifted. A significant amount of resources have been assigned and will work through the night in to tomorrow to strengthen control lines. It is 10% contained, according to NCFPD PIO Capt. John Choi. "There were several fire agencies that... Full story

  • Affordable health screenings coming to Fallbrook

    Updated Nov 16, 2024

    FALLBROOK – Residents living in and around Fallbrook can learn about their risk for cardiovascular disease, osteoporosis, diabetes, and other chronic, serious conditions with affordable screenings by Life Line Screening. Zion Lutheran Church will host this community event on Nov. 26. The site is located at 1405 East Fallbrook St. Screenings can check for: • The level of plaque buildup in your arteries, related to risk for cardiovascular disease, stroke and overall vascular health. • HDL and LDL Cholesterol levels • Diabete...

  • North County Parkinson's Support Group: Strengthening bonds and building independence with service dogs

    Updated Nov 16, 2024

    FALLBROOK – The North County Parkinson's Support Group in Fallbrook is more than just a gathering. It’s a community of support, understanding, and resilience for individuals affected by Parkinson’s disease and their families. Each month, this group provides an opportunity to come together, share experiences, and access resources tailored to the unique needs of those navigating life with Parkinson’s. This November, the NCPSG is thrilled to feature a guest speaker whose story highlights the power of service dogs in enhanci...

  • Personal and professional growth nurtured at D'Vine Path

    Updated Nov 16, 2024

    FALLBROOK – For D'Vine Path graduate Max Bolduc, his time in the viticulture program changed the entire trajectory of his life. After joining the program in early 2019, Bolduc developed a passion for winemaking and viticulture. From building his social skills to helping him obtain full-time employment, D'Vine Path helped Bolduc along his journey. Before joining D'Vine Path, Bolduc wanted to improve his social skills, meet new people and find a job. He aimed to prioritize his p...

  • 6 tips on balancing your family, career, and your anxieties

    Stanley Popovich, Special to the Village News|Updated Nov 16, 2024

    It can be difficult for adults to take care of their families, careers, and stresses at the same time. Many times, worry and fear can get the best of you when you're overwhelmed with everything that needs to be done. As a result, here are six work life balance tips on how to take care of your family and your career without getting overly stressed. 1. Set goals: An important way to remove stress is to set goals for yourself when you manage your family or career. When you get up in the mornings, try to set some daily goals for...

  • Fallbrook falls in playoffs, losing by one point

    Updated Nov 16, 2024

  • Warriors third in girls tennis final league standings

    Joe Naiman, Village News Reporter|Updated Nov 16, 2024

    Although Fallbrook High School’s girls tennis team finished third in the 2024 Valley League standings, the Warriors handed league champion El Camino the Wildcats’ only league loss. Fallbrook and El Camino split their league matches, and the Wildcats won the league title with a 9-1 record in Valley League dual match play. El Camino defeated Valley Center in both matches between those teams while the Jaguars defeated Fallbrook twice and finished with an 8-2 league record. The two losses to Valley Center and the split with El...

  • Fall league prepared Warriors for boys basketball season

    Joe Naiman, Village News Reporter|Updated Nov 16, 2024

    Fallbrook High School boys basketball coach Jonathan Terry also has the Blue Wave club, and the high school boys participated in a fall league. For Terry, success wasn’t a matter of the win-loss record in the fall league but of preparing the players for the CIF season. “We did good,” Terry said. The fall league began Sept. 9 and concluded Oct. 20. “It’s about development, competition,” Terry said. “We played higher-level competition.” The 2023-24 Warriors had an overall record of 14-15 including CIF playoff results. Fallbrook...

  • Fallbrook Garden Club presents 'The Art of Bonsai'

    Updated Nov 16, 2024

    FALLBROOK – Carla Marasco will be the guest speaker at the Fallbrook Garden Club's Nov. 26 general meeting. She will talk about the "Bonsai Principles and Design." Marasco is a passionate artist and creator who owns her own photography business. With a deep love for all things artistic, she has been mastering the art of bonsai since June 2016. Her journey includes learning through classes, online training, books, and invaluable mentorship from several bonsai masters, thanks t... Full story

  • Pittenger Camp 21 to remember Gettysburg Address

    Updated Nov 16, 2024

    FALLBROOK – The Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War, Sgt. Wm. Pittenger Camp 21 will be holding ceremonies for Remembrance Day on Saturday, Nov. 16, to commemorate the 161st anniversary of Lincoln giving the Gettysburg Address. As descendants of soldiers and sailors of the Union Forces during the Civil War, Sgt. Wm. Pittenger Camp 21 observes this event yearly in Gettysburg and elsewhere across the country. All are invited to join them to celebrate this event and remember the Boys in Blue. Ceremonies will begin at 1 p... Full story

  • Veterans honored with annual parade

    Updated Nov 16, 2024

  • FCPG continues hearing on Peppertree Park development

    Joe Naiman, Village News Reporter|Updated Nov 16, 2024

    Questions about the most recent plans for the Peppertree Park development caused the Fallbrook Community Planning Group to continue the hearing. Information about the current plans for Unit 7 and Unit 8 was presented at the Oct. 21 planning group meeting before the nine planning group members present that night approved continuing the hearing to the Nov. 18 meeting. “There were lots of questions that were not answered, mostly regarding traffic,” said planning group first vice-chair Stephani Baxter, who chaired the Oct. 21...

  • FCPG expresses concerns on senior housing projects

    Joe Naiman, Village News Reporter|Updated Nov 16, 2024

    A presentation on two senior housing projects planned for Fallbrook was given at the Oct. 21 Fallbrook Community Planning Group meeting, and the planning group members expressed their concerns about parking and demand on emergency services. “The number one concern was parking. The number two concern was the size,” said planning group first vice-chair Stephani Baxter, who chaired the Oct. 21 meeting in the absence of planning group chair Eileen Delaney. The input was in response to an informational presentation and was not...

  • Celebrating Fallbrook's Finest: November Student of the Month Awards

    Savannah Reynolds, Village News Intern|Updated Nov 16, 2024

    Each month, Fallbrook comes together to celebrate its students' hard work, dedication, and character through the Student of the Month awards, recognizing those who shine not only in academics but also in their commitment to community and personal growth. With November's focus on gratitude, Superintendent Ilsa Garza-Gonzalez reminded attendees that appreciation should be a daily habit. "I believe we should be grateful every day," she said, encouraging the students to carry...

  • Worker of the Week serves at health & wellness center

    Updated Nov 16, 2024

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  • FPUD awards contract for Lake Skinner hydrology study and conceptual runoff model

    Joe Naiman, Village News Reporter|Updated Nov 16, 2024

    The various legal actions involving the Fallbrook Public Utility District and the Santa Margarita Watershed include allocated runoff from Lake Skinner in Temecula. A lack of recent runoff warrants a hydrologic review, and the Oct. 28 FPUD board meeting included awarding a contract for a hydrology study and conceptual runoff model. The 5-0 vote authorized FPUD General Manager Jack Bebee to sign an agreement with Stetson Engineers to perform the hydrology study and conceptual runoff model for Lake Skinner which will study the l...

  • Chamber events coming up

    Updated Nov 16, 2024

    FALLBROOK – The Fallbrook Chamber of Commerce is planning several events in November and December including the following: Thursday, Nov. 14 – SunUpper hosted by Fallbrook School of the Arts, 9 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 20 – SunDowner at Fallbrook Masonic Lodge, 5:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 30 – Artisan Faire on Main Avenue, Downtown Fallbrook, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 7 – Christmas Parade, 5 p.m. Friday, Dec. 13 – Holiday Wine & A Bite, 5–8 p.m. Call the Chamber for more details on any of these events, 760-728-5845.... Full story

  • FPUD recommends McDougal reappointment

    Joe Naiman, Village News Reporter|Updated Nov 16, 2024

    Don McDougal has been on the Fallbrook Public Utility District board since 2004 and did not file for re-election this year. No other resident of Subdistrict 4 filed for the seat, so the vacancy will be filled by the San Diego County Board of Supervisors. McDougal has agreed to remain on the board, and the rest of the FPUD board members recommended that he be appointed to fill the vacancy. The 4-0 board vote Oct. 28, with McDougal recusing himself, approved a letter to the Board of Supervisors recommending that McDougal be...

  • Fallbrook Wellness Walk Invites Community to Connect with Nature and Health

    Updated Nov 16, 2024

    The Fallbrook Regional Health District and Fallbrook Land Conservancy teamed up once again for a Wellness Walk this past Saturday, leading a group of community members through the scenic Los Jilgueros Preserve. Covering 47 acres, this treasured area protects a federally endangered bird species, the Least Bell's Vireo, and provides a peaceful setting for locals to engage with nature. The one-mile walk, led by Karla Ibara of the Fallbrook Land Conservancy, is part of a...

  • Fallbrook CPG approves letters on battery storage system placement

    Joe Naiman, Village News Reporter|Updated Nov 16, 2024

    The Fallbrook Community Planning Group addressed proposed battery energy storage facilities during the Oct. 21 planning group meeting and approved a resolution calling for restrictions on where such systems can be placed. Six members were absent from the planning group meeting that night while the other nine members voted to support the resolution. Letters accompanying the resolution will be sent to relevant government agencies. The resolution requests that battery energy storage system facilities not be placed near...

  • County and Prebys Foundation join forces to help local artists, support art and culture sustainability

    Updated Nov 16, 2024

    San Diego County The San Diego County Arts and Culture Commission and Office of Economic Development & Government Affairs in partnership with the Prebys Foundation are announcing a new matching grant program to boost funding for local arts and cultural projects. Starting Dec.1 and until Jan. 31, 2025, organizations applying for County Community Enhancement grants can receive dollar-for-dollar matching funds from the Prebys Foundation when hiring artists or cultural practitioners for their projects. The foundation will...

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