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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For those who like a special kick of heat in their foods, Sriracha chili sauce can become addictive. This sauce, made from sun-ripened red chilies, along with garlic, distilled vinegar, sugar, and salt, is enjoying tremendous popularity in the Fallbrook population, evidenced by the increasing number of bottles of the condiment at local eateries. Named after the city Si Racha in eastern Thailand, the sauce is pronounced “sir-rotch-ah.” It originated in the 1930s and was use...
FALLBROOK – On Oct. 28, Live Oak Questers celebrated their 25th anniversary with a luncheon at the beautiful Vista Valley Country Club. A presentation on the inception of the club was made to the members by Peggy Gausepohl, one of the original charter members. Twenty-four women established Live Oak Questers on Oct. 28, 1989 with the guidance of the former Barbara Brotherton. Presently, there are two charter members who are still members. Questers is a nonprofit...
A ‘Celebration of Life’ has been set for Sally Estabrook, 75, an Alzheimer’s patient whose remains were found in the Julian area on Nov. 26. Estabrook went missing on Oct. 4 while on a camping trip with her husband, Bob. She apparently left Pinezanita RV Park & Campground while her husband was taking a shower. Following the Fallbrook woman’s disappearance, a large-scale search effort involving over 300 volunteers was conducted in the mountainous area over many days with no...
It is every parent’s worst fear, having a child abducted, or worse - murdered. How does one recover from such a loss? And more, how does a sibling cope with losing a brother or sister? Filmmaker Tyler King explores the loss of his sister, Chelsea King, and the journey from pain to purpose in the aftermath of her death through the documentary film “Chelsea’s Light; a Brother’s Journey.” The work, presented by the Jonathan Sellers and Charlie Keever (JSCK) Foundation and the S...
FALLBROOK – Residents and visitors are invited to a Farmhouse Hometown Christmas Celebration at Myrtle Creek Nursery & Botanical Gardens the weekend of Dec. 13 and 14. Enjoy free, tractor-pulled hayrides around the gardens, which have been transformed for the holidays. Visitors will be entertained with live music and entertainment every weekend leading up to Christmas. Myrtle Creek offers Grade Denmark Nordmann and Noble Fir fresh-cut Christmas trees as well as fresh...
SAN DIEGO – In California, the assessed value of existing properties is only allowed to grow by either the California Consumer Price Index or 2 percent, whichever is lower. State law requires calculating the adjustment factor by rounding to the nearest 1000th of 1 percent. County Assessor Ernie Dronenburg announced that the inflation rate for the 2015 year is 1.998 percent or just under the 2 percent cap required by California law. The assessment roll will be "indexed" by 1.01998 for 2015, as required by Proposition...
The San Diego County Board of Supervisors approved the necessary agreement for an off-leash dog park at the southern end of Live Oak Park. The supervisors’ 5-0 vote Dec. 3 approved a maintenance funding agreement with the Live Oak Park Coalition, which will provide an initial $26,043.80 maintenance security amount and an annual maintenance amount of approximately $5,200. The supervisors also established an additional $25,000 of appropriations for installation of new f...
WESTMINSTER - A U.S. Marine Corps sergeant was convicted today of charges stemming from an alcohol-fueled car crash in Dana Pont that killed three fellow servicemen. Jared Ray Hale, who is scheduled to be sentenced Jan. 30, faces a prison term ranging from 10 years and four months to 12 years, according to Deputy District Attorney Stephen Cornwell. Jurors deliberated about 2 1/2 hours before convicting Hale of driving under the influence causing bodily injury and driving with a blood-alcohol level above the legal limit...
On Dec. 2, San Diego County's Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO) held a workshop on water, wastewater, and recycled water issues, and Valley Center Municipal Water District general manager Gary Arant included efforts of North County water agencies to share facilities and services. The workshop was moderated by LAFCO local government consultant Harry Ehrlich, who provided an overview of the workshop format, a summary on LAFCO water policies, requirements of the Cortese-Knox-Herzberg Act which covers jurisdictional...
Former elementary school superintendent James Michael Choate, better known as "Mike," passed away on November 28, 2014 at home, surrounded by his wife and children. Mike was a great educator and mentor. Many colleagues are indebted for his leadership and modeling the essence of a great teacher and principal. His interest in the careers of his coworkers had far-reaching effects. Mike enjoyed supporting his Fallbrook community and youth. He served on the Boys and Girls Club...
SAN DIEGO - Four Los Angeles-area boys who were the subjects of an Amber Alert were found safe in San Diego County today, Thurs., Dec. 11, and their father was taken into custody in connection with the disappearance of his wife -- the boys' mother -- who may be the woman whose body was found in a family car. Los Angeles (Montebello) police Capt. Luis Lopez said authorities have identified the woman whose body was found Wednesday in the trunk of a Honda sedan belonging to the family, but authorities would not say if the body...
FALLBROOK – The Fallbrook Republican Women Federated (FRWF) will meet Friday, Dec. 12 at 9:30 a.m. This month, FRWF will hear from Frances Pyle who will discuss the books written about the Navy Seals and the killing of Bin Laden. Following the discussion, Claire Plotner from CFRW Southern Division will install the 2015 officers. Guests are welcome to join the ladies for holiday festivities at Pala Mesa Resort, 2001 Old Hwy 395, Fallbrook. The cost of $20 includes brunch and program. RSVP to fallbrook...
VISTA – The North County Aviculturists, pet bird owners/breeders, will learn about canaries at their meeting on Friday, Jan. 2, 2015,at 7 p.m. Speaker David Benites will talk about “Breeding Canaries” at Vista Masonic Lodge, 761 Eucalyptus Ave. There will be refreshments and there is no charge to attend the meeting. For more information, visit http://sites.google.com/site/ncabirdclub/....
FALLBROOK – Fallbrook Women’s Connection will hold their Christmas Brunch on Dec.12 at the Grand Tradition Estate & Gardens, in Fallbrook. The program will feature the Fallbrook High School “Madrigals” in song and celebration of the Christmas Season. The program will be from 10 a.m. to noon and all women in the Fallbrook area are invited to attend. Guest speaker Ella Mae Rawlings, inspirational speaker and published poet, will explain why the best and “Forever Gifts” cannot be bought with money. Tickets are $20 and i...
FALLBROOK - The Village News will have early deadlines for select issues during the holidays and office hours will be slightly amended to allow staff members to spend time with their families. Please note the information below: Deadline changes: • Issue of Dec. 25 - The deadline for press releases, legal notices, and classified ads for this issue will be Thurs., Dec. 18, at 5 p.m. Obituary deadline Fri., Dec. 19 at noon. • Issue of Jan. 1 - The deadline for press releases, legal notices, and classified ads for...
FALLBROOK – Santa can find out who is naughty or nice at the fourth annual ‘Old-Fashioned Christmas Open House’ event on Saturday, Dec. 13 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., hosted by the Fallbrook Historical Society. Everyone is welcome to join in the fun that will include a visit from Santa, Corkie the Clown, hot cocoa, snacks, vocalists singing Christmas carols, arts and crafts for kids, cookie decorating, and a special collectibles bazaar for holiday shopping. The event wil...
Remember this 1947 movie? It starred Jimmy Stewart and Donna Reed and a host of big names and was directed by Fallbrook’s own Frank Capra. But we have our own live version, starring our fellow wellness participant Don Foulkes, and produced by the Curtain Call Company. We were first-nighters to the production on Friday, Dec 5. Take yourself over to the intimate Women’s Club theatre and take in some entertainment as we knew it before television. Imagine yourself in a radio studio with the cast reading the scripts of this 193...
You just can’t make this stuff up. The public was outraged a few years ago when the Defense Department paid $600 for one toilet seat for the Navy’s E-2 sub tracker. The recent purchase by the City of San Diego for one public toilet required a $400,000 retrofit to meet California standards. And how much did they pay for this one-hole jewel? The median price of a home in San Diego County is about $440,000. Is there any end to the irresponsible spending of the public’s taxes? Bob Wendt...
Mike Choate made a positive difference in the lives of many. He will be missed here in Fallbrook, and far beyond. His ideas and influence will continue to affect students, friends, family, and the community at large for many years to come. I am grateful to be one of those people. Paul Beach...
I wrote about traffic speeds before the opening of school in the Fall of 2011. There is a crossing of Fallbrook Street at Heald Lane in a 25-mile-per-hour zone. Leading up to that stretch, the speed limit is 40 miles an hour with a sign saying “Senior Center ahead.” This is also the street the Fallbrook Community Center is off of, where they have activities day and night. Checking with anyone who has tried to cross there will assure you that drivers often speed by above 40...
SAN DIEGO COUNTY – Cooking fancy meals. Shopping for presents. Planning the perfect holiday family gathering. For most people, the holidays are a joyous time, but office parties and family gatherings can make some people feel anxious, lonely, and depressed. Feeling restless, isolated, and unhappy are symptoms of what is typically called the holiday blues. And, while they could occur during any holiday or vacation period, they are more common during the winter holiday...
SAN DIEGO COUNTY – Alzheimer’s disease is a devastating disorder that plunges its victims into a fog of lost memories, forgetfulness and an eventual loss of the ability to remember the most basic day-to-day details about their own lives. It’s the region’s third leading cause of death. There is no cure for the disease, but a broad-reaching effort launched by the San Diego County Board of Supervisors on Dec. 2 is aimed at making the county the epicenter of progress in discovering a cure and improving the lives of the 6...
FALLBROOK – For the 20th time, the financial services firm Edward Jones ranked number one in WealthManagement.com’s (formerly Registered Rep) annual survey of the nation’s six largest financial services firms, according to Brian Schrock, an Edward Jones financial advisor in Fallbrook. The magazine randomly selects financial advisors nationwide and asks them to rank their firms in various categories. Edward Jones’ overall score was 9.5 out of 10 possible points. The firm scored top marks (9.5) for its online client accou...
SAN DIEGO COUNTY – Many people give to charity each year during the holiday season. Remember, if the desire is to claim a tax deduction for a charitable gift, deductions must be itemized. There are several tax rules that one should know before making a gift. Here are six tips from the IRS to keep in mind: Qualified charities The only gifts that can be deducted are ones made to qualified charities. Use the IRS ‘Select Check’ tool to see if a group is qualified. Rem...
