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  • Exxon Mobil prevails in lawsuit over climate regulations

    Updated Dec 13, 2019

    Jennifer Peltz The Associated Press Exxon Mobil won Tuesday, Dec. 10, in a closely watched lawsuit over the costs of climate change, with a judge saying there was no proof the energy giant duped investors about the toll that regulations could take on its business. New York Attorney General Letitia James’ office didn't prove the company made any material misstatements “that misled any reasonable investor,” state judge Barry Ostrager in Manhattan wrote in dismissing the case. “Nothing in this opinion is intended to absolve...

  • Democrats unveil 2 articles of impeachment against Trump

    Updated Dec 13, 2019

    Zachary Stieber The Associated Press House Democrats said President Donald Trump abused power and obstructed Congress, unveiling two articles of impeachment against him Tuesday, Dec. 10. House Judiciary Chairman Jerry Nadler, D-N.Y., said Trump tried to conceal evidence from Congress and betrayed the public trust, endangering the Constitution and the United States’ national security. Trump “solicited and pressured Ukraine to interfere in our 2020 election,” Nadler said. Nadler said Trump “engaged in unprecedented, categor...

  • Attorney general slams abuse of spy powers in probe of Trump campaign

    Updated Dec 13, 2019

    Ivan Pentchoukov The Epoch Times Attorney General William Barr assessed Monday, Dec. 9, that the FBI abused government surveillance powers in its investigation of the Donald Trump campaign. Barr gave his conclusion in response to the highly-anticipated report by the Department of Justice Inspector General Michael Horowitz, who determined that applications for warrants to spy on a Trump campaign associate contained 17 significant errors. Horowitz concluded that the errors...

  • Fallbrook public art needs to be maintained

    Updated Dec 13, 2019

    FALLBROOK – The Art in Public Places sculpture, “Happies” by artist Barrett DeBusk, resides on the northwest corner of South Mission Road and Fallbrook Street. It is enjoyed daily by drivers and passersby, including children walking to and from school. The sculpture, originally on loan, was finally purchased by a group of donors who couldn’t resist the children’s plea to keep the “Happies” in Fallbrook. The sculpture is now in a state of disrepair and it will cost thousand...

  • 'Pro-Life' is a killer

    Updated Dec 12, 2019

    America has the highest rates of infant mortality – units are per 1,000 live births – and maternal mortality – units are per 100,000 live births – of any developed nation. Those two figures provide a measure of the quality of care received for prenatal and postnatal care, or lack of care. In 2015 and reported in 2017, America’s infant mortality rate was 5.7 versus 3.9 for developed nations; maternal mortality rate was 14 for the U.S., placing it 46th on a listing of all nations. The rate for the top-rated nations was 3. Ke... Full story

  • An open letter to my Representative, Duncan Hunter

    Updated Dec 12, 2019

    Dear Duncan, Not only have your wife Margaret and you lied to the people of the 50th District, but you stole, yes you stole, from all the people who donated to your campaign in good faith. You knew that funds from the campaign were illegally used for the trips your family and you enjoyed and you even allowed Marge, your wife and campaign manager, to "purchase" golf balls and claim that they were for Wounded Warriors, many of whom can't physically play golf nor afford to do so. How outrageous. As a candidate, you knowingly... Full story

  • Madrigals create joy

    Updated Dec 12, 2019

    My husband and I had the delightful privilege of being entertained by the Fallbrook High School Madrigals, Wednesday, Dec. 4, at the California Retired Teachers’ Association holiday brunch. Their singing performance of Christmas songs was top notch. Fallbrook can be so proud of these 18 teenagers and their instructor, Heather Smith. Everything about their performance was commendable. Their voices in the group numbers blended and harmonized beautifully. The solo numbers exhibited talented singers who had poise and grace. T... Full story

  • A Thank you to Bonsall supporters

    Updated Dec 12, 2019

    The Bonsall Chamber of Commerce would like to say Thank you to our wonderful friends and neighbors that came out for the second annual Bonsall Community Tree Lighting Nov. 30. It was a beautiful evening and we are truly thankful to be a part of this wonderful community. We would like to especially thank our sponsors: SDG&E, Senator Brian Jones, PJA Insurance and Foto Booth Images. With the generosity of these supporters it allows us to put on a completely free community event with Horse drawn carriage rides, photo booth,... Full story

  • A Thank you to my constituents

    Supervisor Jim Desmond|Updated Dec 12, 2019

    Fifth District Last week, we held our inaugural Holiday Open House. It was incredible to see so many constituents from District 5 coming together to celebrate the holiday season. It’s been a whirlwind first year as a County Supervisor. I’ve learned that it’s much different from being mayor of San Marcos. The county has a vast amount of responsibilities ranging from Health and Human Services to Weights and Measurements. All of which play an important role in making San Diego... Full story

  • Thank you to everyone who help keep Fallbrook cleaned up

    Updated Dec 12, 2019

    I was out walking this past week and was amazed at how quickly a little bit of rain has started the greening of our local hills and roadways. I could follow the paths that the runoff created and stopped to pick up trash that had either blown or washed down the gutters. I, like many other citizens of Fallbrook, have taken a pledge to help “keep Fallbrook litter free,” a program spearheaded by the Fallbrook Beautification Alliance. What I did not see on this particular walk was any sign of graffiti. What a pleasure. We are so... Full story

  • Real Estate Round-Up: When is enough, enough?

    Kim Murphy, Murphy and Murphy Southern California Realty|Updated Dec 12, 2019

    I just spent two days in Los Angeles, with the California Association of Realtors, Strategic Planning and Finance Committee. I am one of 18 directors across the state that gets read in on upcoming issues and challenges for real estate in California. I wish I could say that it was an exhilarating two days, but quite honestly, if you are a property owner or a “hope to be some day” property owner, there is not much to be excited about. California has a $250 billion unfunded emp... Full story

  • Gary Hardcastle Johnson

    Updated Dec 12, 2019

    Gary Hardcastle Johnson, age 84, died at his home in Fallbrook, Nov. 9, with family at his side. He was born in Denver, moved to California at age 10 and grew up in Fullerton. He resided in Fallbrook since 1972. He attended the University of Idaho in Moscow on a football scholarship and received a degree in mechanical engineering in 1958. He and his high school classmate, Patti Quist, married in 1955 and both graduated from the University of Idaho. He was affiliated with the... Full story

  • Eleanor "Ellie" Ross

    Updated Dec 12, 2019

    Eleanor "Ellie" Ross was born Jan. 30, 1932, and passed away Nov. 29, 2019, surrounded by family. She was a beloved mom, sister, grammie and great-grammie "gigi." She was preceded in death by her parents Lambert and Marjorie Ross, and daughter Cheryl Larkin. She is survived by her brothers Vince and George Ross; daughters Lori Kanewischer (son-in-law Dennis) and Wendy Larkin; granddaughters Lindsay (Ryan) Promack and Natalie (Frank) Sperling, and great-grandsons Caleb, Luke... Full story

  • Wylie reopens gallery as a space for the community

    Jeff Pack, Staff Writer|Updated Dec 12, 2019

    Ron Wylie didn't want to see a bunch of shuttered windows in the space that had recently been Brandon Gallery in the building he owns on Main Street during the Avocado Festival in April. "That'd be really bad for downtown to have this be a vacant space," Wylie said in what is now called 105 N. Main Gallery. "It doesn't present the right image for Fallbrook. That's something I've been working hard on ever since I joined Connections 25 years ago and we start putting on the Hot... Full story

  • AAUW raises scholarship funds playing mahjong

    Updated Dec 12, 2019

  • Resolve to read more and reap the benefits

    Updated Dec 12, 2019

    FALLBROOK –It may be tempting to curl up on the couch and turn on the television to unwind, but research indicates that reading is one of the best workouts for the brain. The World Health Organization said that doctors diagnose nearly 10 million new cases of dementia each year. With so many people understandably concerned about any and all cognitive issues related to aging, the search is continually on to find ways to strengthen the mind’s muscle. It may be as simple as picking up a book. People make New Year’s resol...

  • Study reveals lower rates of cancer and early death in Adventists

    Updated Dec 12, 2019

    LOMA LINDA – A recent Loma Linda University Health study found lower rates of premature death and cancer in Seventh-day Adventists, a Protestant denomination long known for health promotion, compared with individuals in the general U.S. population. Published early online, Nov. 25, in Cancer, a peer-reviewed journal of the American Cancer Society, the study also found similar results when limiting the analysis to Black Adventists and the Black general population. Health behaviors promoted by the Seventh-day Adventist Church in...

  • Kicking It IX

    Elizabeth Youngman Westphal, Special to Village News|Updated Dec 12, 2019

    With one holiday down and two to go, it will soon be over before you can say mistletoe. Whew! Making it through Thanksgiving was the first hurdle. The ongoing mantra around here is “it’s just food.” OK, there may be an argument that pumpkin pie with whipped cream is more than just food. However, this year the slices were much, much smaller. Absolutely no second helpings. I didn’t gain any weight during Thanksgiving or even while in Alaska a few weeks ago. It proves I can man...

  • Holiday depression is a common problem

    The American Counseling Association|Updated Dec 12, 2019

    ‘Tis the season when everyone is bombarded with happy holiday images. Advertisers continually show rejoicing families with their new cars, children opening piles of presents around the Christmas tree and countless cheery family gatherings – upbeat images, laughing children and plenty of holiday joy. Except this image simply isn’t true for everyone. All those happy holiday images and promotion of all the good times and pleasures of the season can build up unrealistic expectations and not just for those children asking Santa...

  • FRHD to change vendors for grant process

    Will Fritz, Associate Editor|Updated Dec 12, 2019

    The Fallbrook Regional Health District finance committee Dec. 4 moved to recommend to the health district’s board that the district approve a new vendor for processing community health grants. The district awards grants to organizations that meet the needs of underserved communities and align with the district’s mission. In the 2019-20 fiscal year, the district has already awarded grants including $120,000 to the Fallbrook Food Pantry to help alleviate hunger in the area and $23,714 to Be Well Therapy, Inc. for a cancer recov...

  • Drug can curb dementia's delusions, researchers find

    Updated Dec 12, 2019

    Marilynn Marchione The Associated Press Chief Medical Writer A drug that curbs delusions in Parkinson's disease patients did the same for people with Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia in a study that was stopped early because the benefit seemed clear. If regulators agree, the drug could become the first treatment specifically for dementia-related psychosis and the first new medicine for Alzheimer's disease in nearly two decades. It targets some of the most...

  • Five tips to help make the most of your health plan before year-end

    Updated Dec 12, 2019

    Rebecca Madsen Chief Consumer Officer UnitedHealthcare The holiday season is at hand, and many residents in California are already making year-end plans to travel and celebrate with friends and family. Yet there is one year-end plan that is often overlooked: taking steps to make the most of your health benefits. Doing so could help improve your health and save you money. Here are five health tips to consider before the end of the year: Get ahead of health issues: People with employer-sponsored, individual, Medicare and... Full story

  • The white paintbrush bulb is easy to grow

    Roger Boddaert|Updated Dec 12, 2019

    Special to Village News If you are interested in growing a really easy bulb from the Natal region of South Africa, the scadoxus albiflos is the white flowering winter bulb for you. I have been growing many species in the amaryllis family for years, which the scadoxus bulbs are in and very easy to grow. South African offers a vast array of wonderful bulbous plants that do quite well in our Mediterranean climate of Southern California These unique bulbs were some of the first... Full story

  • Time to let rose bushes rest

    Frank Brines, Master Consulting Rosarian|Updated Dec 12, 2019

    Depending on which side of the canyon gardeners live, the past few weeks have produced much needed rain and, for some folks, too much of a good thing. In any case, the roses are appreciating the break. After being buffeted around, shoved from hither to yon and finally getting a great shower removing the dusty layer from more recent Santa Ana winds and rehydrated soil, a resting period will be a welcome state. Most areas still haven't had temperatures anywhere near frost. Roses... Full story

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