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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FALLBROOK – Albertsons in Fallbrook is hosting a blood drive in partnership with the San Diego Blood Bank Monday, Dec. 23, from 1‑6 p.m. Albertsons is located at 1133 S. Mission Road, and the blood drive will take place in the parking lot. Donors will receive a Limited‑Edition Holiday T‑shirt, while supplies last. Anyone 17 and older, who weighs at least 114 pounds and is in good health, may be eligible to donate blood. A good meal and plenty of fluids are recommended before donation. All donors must show picture identif... Full story
FALLBROOK – Pete and Patti Kass have lived in Fallbrook since 1986. They have a large pond in their backyard and have enjoyed the wildlife that it attracts. Pete Kass said they stocked the pond with six baby turtles in '86 and they have thrived in this somewhat wild environment. "We even took in two turtles this year that people found in Fallbrook," he said. According to Kass, many types of birds have made the pond their home and some have just stopped for a short t...
Fallbrook Union High School varsity girls basketball head coach Jessica Ramirez has three goals for her team this season – be disciplined, show commitment and show character. The second-year head coach, assistants Trae Harrison and Nick Cardona, and the Warriors are coming off a 7-20 season last year and have designs on improving this winter. "They have progressed greatly on the defensive end of the floor," Ramirez said. "They are motivated and aggressive." The coach said the...
SAN DIEGO COUNTY – San Diego County Treasurer-Tax Collector Dan McAllister announced the delinquent date for a record-breaking number of property tax bills. He reminded property owners to visit sdttc.com to pay their bills before Dec. 10 or face a 10% penalty. “San Diego County is now home to a record 1,001,029 parcels,” McAllister said. “Since the recession, we’ve seen the rate of building slow considerably, but last year, the county added 2,731 properties. That was enough to push us over the 1 million mark.” Taxpayers a...
FALLBROOK – It’s getting colder outside – the holidays are coming, and it’s the time of year to transform the home into a festive wonderland. Decorating for this particular season brings such pleasure; although sometimes, it can be overwhelming too. But there are ways to make it feel less like work. We asked some experts on tips to make decorating for the holidays merry. Use what you have. Before rushing to the nearest store and spending any additional money on holiday...
The proposed development once known as The Polo Club is now called the Bonsall Oaks, and the associated transfer of ownership led to a new agreement with the Rainbow Municipal Water District for the construction of the water and sewer improvements. A 4-0 Rainbow board vote Dec. 3, with Michael Mack absent, approved the amended joint agreement to improve the subdivision. The updates reflect new requirements as well as the ownership change. The land is on the north side of Gopher Canyon Road across the street from the Vista...
Emma Mings, Martha Vaca, Erin Murray and George Hutson were named Students of the Month during the Student of the Month Breakfast Thursday, Dec. 5, at North Coast Church. First to be honored was George Hutson, nominated by Marin Pinnell and Steve Hernandez. "For George, the first thing I think of is, he's a gem," Pinnell said. "A gem is multifaceted, okay, and George is multifaceted. When I look at George, he reminds me a lot of my dad in that he is able to do a lot of...
County of San Diego Communications The holidays are a time for traveling and sending gifts, which means it’s also time to make sure you’re not carrying or shipping something that nobody wants – a pest! The truth is, the gifts you send and receive could be hiding dangerous, hitchhiking pests or plant diseases that could wreak havoc on our local agricultural industry and our environment. That homemade fruit basket could have mealy bugs. There could be gypsy moth eggs hidden in that wreath you got from grandma’s house, whitefl...
EL CAJON – Effective Friday, Dec. 6, at 8 a.m. the burn permit suspension in San Diego County has been lifted. CAL FIRE San Diego Unit Chief Tony Mecham formally canceled the burn permit suspension and advised that those possessing current and valid agriculture and residential burn permits can now resume burning on permissible burn days. Agriculture burns must be inspected by CAL FIRE before burning, and inspections may be required for residential burns as well. This can be verified by contacting one's local CAL FIRE s...
Special to Village News Based on the inspiring true story of car racer and infamous automobile designer Caroll Shelby, played by Matt Damon, and the incredibly gifted and innately talented, British car racer Ken Miles, played by Christian Bale, “Ford v Ferrari” is simply magnetic from beginning to end. The story captures viewers’ attention right out of the gate, combining unprecedented acting portrayals by Damon and Bale, and a superbly written story that pits stodgy corporate America both against, and alongside, the true...
FALLBROOK – Encore Club members were recently guests of Newcomers Club, their sister organization. They dined and danced together at the "Jingle Mingle" Christmas event held at the Vista Valley Country Club Dec. 3. It was a beautiful evening filled with the joy of friendships, sparkling decor, music and laughter, a wonderful opportunity to join old friends and make happy memories with new friends. These are strictly social clubs drawing from the communities of Fallbrook, B...
Special to The Village News Considered the greatest novelist of his era, Charles Dickens penned and published "A Christmas Carole" in 1843. It has been considered a Christmas classic ever since. The story is being retold as a new work called "Ebenezer Scrooge's BIG San Diego Christmas Show." It turns out to be the Reader's Digest version of the original albeit updated using some modern prose. Anyway, if you don't feel like committing 2 ½ hours to see the musical...
FALLBROOK – Fallbrook Union Elementary School District's Superintendent of Schools, Candace Singh, Ph.D., has been named as a finalist for the American Association of School Administrators' Women in School Leadership Superintendent Award. In the district, there is a foundational value threaded through every school, classroom and learning opportunity: leadership. This principle is not taken lightly in FUESD, and Singh said she believes that leadership must be taught by e...
FALLBROOK – Southern CA Damekor will present Glade Jul, a program of Scandinavian Christmas music at Pala Mesa Resort, Wednesday, Dec. 18. The free concert begins at 7 p.m. The program begins with a traditional candlelit Lucia Procession. The Day of St. Lucia is Dec. 13 and serves as the beginning of the Scandinavian Christmas season, ushering in a season of feasting, merriment and hospitality. St. Lucia was a medieval saint who carried food and drink to hungry folk in Sweden during a time of famine. She could be seen in h...
FALLBROOK – The Boys and Girls Clubs of North County celebrated this Thanksgiving season by serving nearly 1,000 traditional holiday meals to its members and their families. Each of the club's eight sites participated in a Thanksgiving feast that included food catered by Major Market. They served everything from turkey, mashed potatoes, macaroni and cheese, corn, cranberry sauce and of course, pumpkin pies. Club board members, staff, local community organizations and v...
FALLBROOK – Kitchen gadgets come and go, but one mainstay continues to deliver tasty meals with ease. The Crock-Pot®, dubbed the original slow cooker, was invented in 1940 by Irving Nachumsohn. This slow cooker was created to cook a traditional stew eaten on the Jewish sabbath. Because faithful Jews are forbidden from cooking on the Sabbath, Nachumsohn found the stew could easily be prepared prior and allowed to cook unattended, then carried to dinner, meeting the Sabbath requirements. It was another 30 years before the sl...
FALLBROOK – Slow cookers are a handy tool for any home chef, particularly those who juggle busy daily schedules. With slow cookers, meals can be prepared in advance and then left to simmer for hours while they develop deep flavors as meats become tender and succulent. When cooking recipes in a slow cooker, it's best to choose cuts of meats and poultry that can stand up to long cooking times. These cuts tend to be more fibrous and tough, but will tenderize with time. Short r...
VISTA – HomeLife Housekeeping, which has offices in both Fallbrook and Vista has been selected for the 2019 Best of Vista Award in the House Cleaning Service category by the Vista Award Program. Each year, the Vista Award Program identifies companies that they believe have achieved exceptional marketing success in their local community and business category. These are local companies that enhance the positive image of small business through service to their customers and our community. These exceptional companies help make t... Full story
FALLBROOK – Why do you invest? For many people, here's the answer: "I invest because I want to enjoy a comfortable retirement." And that's certainly a great reason, because all of us should regularly put money away for when we're retired. But you can also benefit by investing in your family and your community. Let's start with your family members, particularly the younger ones. How can you invest in their future? One of the best ways is to help send them to college. A c... Full story
County of San Diego Communications Office Everyone looks forward to making new, wonderful memories during the holiday season, but for anyone who has ever been a victim of a crime, it could quickly turn into a year they would rather forget. The San Diego County District Attorney and Sheriff’s Department remind residents to take precautions to avoid becoming a theft victim whether online, in malls or store parking lots, or at home. Here are steps you can take to reduce the likelihood that you’ll be targeted in any of those sit...
FALLBROOK – The Fallbrook Chamber of Commerce will host its annual Chamber Member Business Expo Wednesday, Jan. 15, at Pala Mesa Resort from 4-7 p.m. All are invited to attend to “Discover Your Community.” Local chamber member businesses have a lot to offer, and the chamber wants to ensure that whatever residents are looking for, it can most likely be found right here. Exhibitor booths are for chamber business members only and can be reserved by calling the Fallbrook Chamber of Commerce office at (760) 728-5845. Fallb... Full story
FALLBROOK – There will be early deadlines for all submissions for the Dec. 26 and Jan. 2 issues of the Village News. The deadline for press releases, letters to the editor and legal notices is noon, Thursday, Dec. 19 and Dec. 26. The deadline for obituaries and classified ads is 3 p.m., Friday, Dec. 20, and Dec. 27. All submissions can be sent to [email protected]... Full story
FALLBROOK – San Diego County Parks & Recreation is planning a celebration of Live Oak County Park’s centennial year next summer and invites everyone to join in. San Diego County Park Ranger Brian Ek has brought together a small and dedicated group to begin the planning process of the three-day event in July 2020 at the historic park. In commemoration of the park’s 100 years of operation, Ek invites visitors of all ages to join the celebration. Festivities will include educational workshops, tree plantings, music, food, picni... Full story
