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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ORANGE BEACH, Ala. – Tore Trupiano, brother of famed Fallbrook restaurateur Faro Trupiano and a member of the U.S. Pizza Team, enjoyed tremendous success at the recent World Food Championships (WFC) in Orange Beach, Alabama. Forty competitors from all culinary backgrounds reported to the Kitchen Arena at the WFC to compete in the Bacon World Championships (BWC). The WFC is a plethora of cooking and baking competitions held over a five-day period, ranging from barbecue, b...
FALLBROOK – Fallbrook Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1924 and Auxiliary hosted an awards ceremony Nov. 19, honoring the student winners of the annual Voice of Democracy scholarship essay program. Family members, teachers and guests listened and watched as students read their essays. The Voice of Democracy essay contest is open to students in grades nine through 12. The theme for this year was "Why My Vote Matters." The first-place winner and recipient of a $250 scholarship w...
If you can, remember the pure heartfelt joy of each year's first snowfall, twirling with your arms out-stretched, face to the sky in the middle of a snow-covered winter wonderland – it is just possible there may be a way to revisit those precious memories. Back by popular demand, Theatre Royale returns to Pechanga Resort Casino with "Irving Berlin's White Christmas, The Musical." Once again directed by Scott King and Sarah Cleveland, this is the quintessential Christmas m... Full story
WASHINGTON – U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue announced Dec. 4 the “OneUSDA Internship” opportunity for summer 2019. As part of the Federal Pathways Program, the OneUSDA Internship will provide students a way to explore serving their country through a career in government while gaining work experience in agriculture, natural resources, rural development and other career fields. “The improvements we’re making to internships at USDA will enable us to recruit the best and retain the best,” Perdue said. “Today’s yo...
FALLBROOK – The Friends of the Fallbrook Library will host an evening with New York Times bestselling author Craig Johnson Saturday, Feb. 16, from 6 to 9 p.m. for the 2019 Community Read. Johnson is the bestselling author of the “Longmire” mysteries, the basis for the hit Netflix original series “Longmire.” He is the recipient of the Western Writers of America Spur Award for fiction. For the 16th year, the Friends of the Fallbrook Library have selected a notable book to share with Fallbrook, providing the community with the...
FALLBROOK – Due to unforeseen circumstances, the Dec. 16 performance time of "It's a Wonderful Life - Live Radio Play" has been changed from 2 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Curtain Call Company will honor tickets purchased for the matinee performance on the 16th at any of the remaining three performances. Remaining performances will be Dec. 14, 15 and 16 all with a 7:30 p.m. curtain time. Doors open at 7 p.m. at the Fallbrook Woman's Club, 238 West Mission Road. Tickets are available a...
PALA – Pala Casino Spa and Resort will host a Paint and Sip art event from 1 to 3:30 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 5, in the underground wine cave. Ticket are $40 per person and includes all art materials, including paint, brushes and a canvas so participants can duplicate the featured painting, “Cherry Blossom Moonlight.” Selected wines will be available at the Happy Hour price of $5 per glass. Happy Hour drinks also will be available, including domestic beer, $3; imported beer, $4; selected craft beer, $5; premium cocktails, $5, a...
My column about Measure EE received an outpouring of comments, mostly from residents who appreciated my perspective but a few from residents who took issue with my comments. I am writing this article with that in mind. I believe than an effective Realtor must stay informed on current and pertinent topics that pertain to housing and real estate in general. Topics come to me from various sources. A primary source of information comes to me from the California Association of... Full story
FALLBROOK – Decked out in tinsel, lights, ornaments and garland, Christmas trees are enduring symbols of the holiday season that boast a rich history. Evergreen trees have been used to celebrate winter festivals for thousands of years and eventually became associated with Christianity. Plants and trees that remain green all year held special meaning to ancient peoples and were purported to keep away illness and evil spirits. Germans were credited with tying evergreen trees to Christmas celebrations. In the 16th century, d...
If you are into plants and beauty and would enjoy a wonderful holiday botanical outing, Roger's Gardens in Corona del Mar is a must do this time of year. This garden center has been voted as one of America's most beautiful nurseries, and I concur for I have been in hundreds of nurseries both in the states and the continent in my lifetime. A cheerful outing up to Corona del Mar, near Newport Beach is a garden lover's voyage at any time of year, but during the Christmas season,... Full story
It's time to deck the halls for the holidays but remember to keep pet safety in mind so the most wonderful time of the year doesn't go to the dogs – or the vet. Holiday decorations can pose safety hazards for cats or dogs, so San Diego County Animal Services has nine tips on how to protect residents' pets so they can keep the happy in their holidays. First, keep pets away from mistletoe, holly or poinsettias. They are toxic to animals. Also, chocolate can be toxic, so keep s...
The recent Anchorage, Alaska, 7.0 magnitude earthquake and subsequent tsunami warning, which was later canceled, reminds San Diego residents to be prepared for these kinds of unpredictable disasters. Having a disaster plan and supplies and practicing disaster response with the family could mean escaping serious harm. Residents who live in seismic zones like San Diego County should know what to do before, during and after a significant earthquake. Most people who are killed or injured during earthquakes are hurt by falling...
If San Diego residents are planning on attending a work gathering or holiday event, the county Health and Human Services Agency wants to make sure the only thing partygoers give are gifts and not the flu. How can they avoid getting sick? By getting a flu shot. "The flu can spread easily when large groups of people gather at holiday parties or family events," Dr. Wilma Wooten, county public health officer, said. "Vaccination is the best protection against influenza. Get a flu...
Rebecca Madsen Special to the Village News The holiday season is at hand, and many California residents 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 their health benefits. Doing so could help improve their health and save 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 Medicaid plans have acc...
FALLBROOK – Millions of Americans toss and turn much of the night, unable to fall asleep – or to stay asleep once they finally do drift off. Maybe it’s worrying about bills. Maybe it’s relationship problems. It might even be a sleep disorder keeping them awake when they should be snoozing soundly. Whatever the reason, more than one-third of American adults don’t get enough sleep on a regular basis, according to the Centers for Disease Control. Without proper sleep, they could be drowsy at work the next day, unable to properly...
FALLBROOK – The American Red Cross has an urgent need for blood and platelet donors to give now to ensure blood is available for medical treatments and emergencies during the holiday season. Blood and platelet donations often decline during the holidays. Regular donors are busy with holiday activities, and travel and severe winter weather may cause blood drive cancellations. Yet donations remain critical for patients like 4-year-old Wyatt Monacelli who is in the midst of intense chemotherapy treatments for leukemia. He has r...
The holidays can make all of us feel like "kids" again. It's mostly a happy time, but also a season with heavy doses of marketing pressure. As adults we're able to control (usually) the impulses brought on by all those "buy stuff now!" ads, but our children face the same tidal wave of advertising without the experience to help temper the desires the ads create. There are real reasons why the latest, heavily advertised toys can seem so appealing to our kids. It's a normal part of development for children to fantasize and jump...
Four of Fallbrook High School's girls' volleyball players were given all-league recognition by the Valley League coaches. Skyler Traut was placed on the all-league first team. A second-team berth was given to Madison McCarty. Honorable mention designation was bestowed upon Sonsi Jarvis and Maddie Nachsteim. "It was good to get four of them," Fallbrook coach Chip Patterson said. "It was difficult, but we got them." Ramona High School won the league championship with a 10-0...
The CIF San Diego Section cross country meet, Nov. 17, on the Morley Field course in San Diego included a 15th-place finish for the Fallbrook High School girls. Fallbrook High School is a Division II team, and 19 Division II schools fielded the minimum five runners for a team score which is based on the positions of a team's first five finishers with the sixth and seventh runners not being scored but able to add points to other teams' totals. Fallbrook had 451 points to place...
The Patriot League girls’ volleyball coaches placed Bonsall High School junior Ashlin Smith on the all-league first team. “Ashlin has grown tremendously in the sport of volleyball, which is not her first sport, and the maturity of her emotions and composure and support of her teammates on the floor has earned her that spot in addition to her improvement in skills,” Bonsall coach Eric Hendy said. Smith is a middle blocker. Bonsall High School does not have a softball team, but Smith plays club softball. Bonsall does not have...
FALLBROOK – The Fallbrook Senior Softball League, for those age 50 and older, is now registering both new and returning players for the 2019 winter season. New players interested in tryouts/practice sessions should visit www.fallbrookseniorsoftball.org for more detailed information and registration forms or call Chuck Mattes at (760) 751-8389. Registration fees are due Jan. 8. The league fee is $80 and includes two shirts and a hat. After the draft, players will be contacted by the team managers. League play is expected to b...
Fallbrook High School’s boys’ cross country team placed 13th among Division II schools at the CIF San Diego Section meet, Nov. 17, on the Morley Field course in San Diego. The Warriors accumulated 381 points, which are based on the positions of a team’s first five finishers. Valhalla High School had 324 points for the 12th-place Division II finish, while Southwest High School in San Diego totaled 397 points to place 14th among the 19 schools with the minimum five runners to obtain a team score. “We did what we did,” F...
