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 – Thanks to event organizers Pat Saunders and Leo Romero, this year’s Christmas Open House, which took place Dec. 4, was a big success with something for everyone at the Fallbrook Historical Society Heritage Center. Themed “A Toyland Christmas,” the annual event’s biggest draw was, not surprisingly, the presence of Santa and Mrs. Claus, who listened attentively as local youngsters shared their holiday wishes with the famous couple. Entertainment by Fallbrook’s own Slacker Hill Band was another highlight,...
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Joe Naiman Village News Reporter Tom Brockson has taken over as Fallbrook High School's head wrestling coach and, in his coaching debut Dec. 3, his son won the Carlsbad Invitational. Nic Brockson won all three of his 113-pound matches by pin to capture that weight class championship. "We're all very proud of what he did. He put a lot of off-season work in this year," Tom Brockson said. During the 2021-22 season, Nic Brockson was in the 106-pound class. He placed fourth in the...
Joe Naiman Village News Reporter Sofia Echeverria and Angie Palmerin both live in Fallbrook; they both took lessons from Mike Amador at the Fallbrook Tennis Club, and they are both currently high school tennis players although Echeverria is a Mission Hills High School sophomore and Palmerin is a Fallbrook High School junior. Both reached the singles final of the Valley League girls tennis tournament Oct. 17‑19 at San Pasqual High School with Echeverria winning the league championship. “We know each other’s game,” Echeverria s...
Rick Monroe Special to the Village News Three new trustees were sworn in at the Dec. 12 meeting of the Fallbrook Union Elementary School District and one, Dr. Stacy McRae, was selected unanimously by the board as its president. McRae, along with Mary McBride and Diane Sebalj, were selected by voters on Nov. 8, ousting three incumbents. The new board majority selected McBride as vice president by a 3-2 vote. Ricardo Favela was also nominated as vice president but votes by...
VOTER TURNOUT 54.2% Ballots Cast 1,043,490 Mail Ballots 939, 021 Vote Center Ballots 104,388 Registered Voters 1,925,738 Fallbrook, Bonsall, Rainbow, Pala, Pauma Results PALOMAR COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT GOVERNING BOARD MEMBER TRUSTEE AREA NO. 5, VOTE FOR 1 Candidate Name Total Votes Percentage JACQUELINE KAISER. 24,118 52.44% NORMA Miyamoto. 21,873. 47.56% BONSALL UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT GOVERNING BOARD MEMBER TRUSTEE AREA - B, VOTE FOR 1 Candidate Name Total Votes Percentage MICHAEL GADDIS. 1,181 73.67% RICHARD H. BRUCK... Full story
Joe Naiman Village News Reporter The county’s Traffic Advisory Committee has recommended an all-way stop control for the Rainbow intersection of Fifth Street and Huffstatler Street. A unanimous voice vote at the Dec. 9 TAC meeting approved the recommendation for an all-way stop. The San Diego County Board of Supervisors must approve that regulatory control. TAC secretary Kenton Jones expects the Board of Supervisors to hear the proposed all-way stop in April 2023. “It’s definitely a school-related intersection,” Jones said. I...
FALLBROOK – The Fallbrook Vintage Car Club (FVCC) recently made a donation to the Friends of the Fallbrook Community Center (FFCC). Virtually every dollar received by the Friends goes directly to their mission of helping the community through the Fallbrook Community Center. In partnership with the County of San Diego, which owns the Fallbrook Community Center, FFCC assists in underwriting community center programs to keep them affordable for the community at large, and in p...
VFW Post 1924 Auxiliary presents families of Camp Pendleton's 7th ESB with checks of $400 each, from left, VFW Auxiliary President and VFW life member Shaunna Velasquez, three of the five recipients, and Auxiliary life member and USMC Veteran Shara French. These monies were received from Buddy Poppy donors and go directly to the service members. Velasquez said, "Thank you to the Fallbrook community for supporting our Buddy Poppy program!" Village News/Courtesy...
Joe Naiman Village News Reporter The Fallbrook Public Utility District board approved an update for fees FPUD charges for new development or other new service. The 5-0 board vote Dec. 5 adopted miscellaneous engineering service and other related fees. The fees are based on the cost of materials, labor time and equipment used to perform the work. “Each fee is based on the actual typical time,” said FPUD senior engineer Aaron Cook. FPUD charges for services related to the installation, relocation, testing, and administration of...
Roger Boddaert Horticulturist/Arborist Southern California has one of the world's best climates for growing and harvesting assorted fruits and veggies throughout the year. With the global climate in a significant transition, we are heading into some new and creative times, and having your own source of food offers you an edge on what's to come. Backyard orchards can be productive year-round and allow you to have clean, nutritious fruits and veggies right out your backdoor. We have become dependent on and go to the grocery... Full story
Rebecca Gramuglia Special to the Village News As the natural gas demand continues this winter, one thing not freezing is the cost of heating your home. And according to a recent survey conducted by TopCashback.com, 75% of Americans have decorated their homes for the holidays – likely increasing their electricity bills, too. To help you manage utility costs this season, here are three tips: 1. Optimize your home for green living. Whether you’re buying a new washer and dryer or replacing burnt-out light bulbs, invest in ene...
TEMECULA – America is four years away from its 250th birthday of independence. The events of the country’s history have been the building blocks of America’s history, and many men and women have contributed. The U.S. Marine Corps celebrated its 247th birthday Thursday, Nov. 10, with 247 years of protecting the country in the air, on land and sea. Many Americans Friday, Nov. 11, honored courageous men and women veterans who served in the United States military. In an America250 blog, the author gave a quick history of Veter...
Gig Conaughton County of San Diego Communications Office Gifts! Giving them, receiving them – they help put the happy in the holiday season. But all that gift-giving – from wrapping paper, packages and new items that may never be used – can take a toll on sustainability. What's sustainability? It's finding ways to meet our needs today while still preserving our environment and natural resources for our children and grandchildren by using fewer single-use items and consu...
Dec. 4 3400 blk Live Oak Creek Circle Battery - Simple Dec. 5 1600 blk S. Mission Rd. Vandalism - Robbery - Arrest made 300 blk E. College St. Driving without valid driver's license - Foot pursuit - Obstruct/resist peace officer/emergency med technician - Arrest made 800 blk S. Main Ave. Suspicious person - Obstruct/resist peace officer/emergency med technician - Arrest made 3100 blk S. Old Highway 395 Suspicious person - Arrest made for possession of controlled substance and use/under the influence of controlled substance... Full story
FALLBROOK – Dale Stewart, aka Santa, is once again donning his big red suit to appear in the yard at 304 Potter St., cross street Elder. There are more decorations this year along with his sled and Santa can now be visited daily from 4-7 p.m. until Dec. 23. There is not charge as Santa just enjoys seeing all the smiles on the faces of children and parents alike. If people would like, they can put donations to the Fallbrook Food Pantry in the barrel provided as well as leave d... Full story
Just like humans, animals can develop and spread illnesses. People who welcome pets into their homes may be concerned about transmission from pets to people as well as other animals to pets. To alleviate some fears, here's some information about disease transmission among pets, people and other animals. Heartworm Heartworm cannot spread from pets to people, and humans rarely get heartworm. Heartworm cannot be caught from another pet like a cold or flu. It only spreads through...
Financial donations and volunteering are popular ways to give back to nonprofit organizations. However, there are many additional ways to give back, including donations that can help save lives. Donating blood can be a worthwhile effort for someone looking to make a difference. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services says every two seconds someone in the United States needs blood or blood products. When people think of donating blood products, they may think about donating whole blood. However, there’s a need for o...
Diane A. Rhodes Special to Village News When Jessica Smith found herself faced with unfamiliar issues affecting her children, such as suicide and human trafficking, she did not know where to turn for help. It led her to create a community outreach nonprofit organization that offers free resources to help other families who find themselves in uncharted waters. The main purpose of M.A.L.H.Y. Community Outreach Protective Services Inc. is to lead individuals "to accept their...
Adults must walk a fine line when consuming alcohol. Though some adults may feel impaired after a single drink, many others can still drive safely after enjoying an alcoholic beverage with dinner or during a gathering with friends. Despite that, it's important that adults behave responsibly and recognize that even a relatively small amount of alcohol can impair their judgment. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, drivers typically experience some...
Sarah Weaver Daily Caller Staff Writer Twitter announced late Monday that it has disbanded the company’s Trust and Safety Council, a board of experts that advised the platform on the “safety” of certain content, following concerns over child exploitation. “As Twitter moves into a new phase, we are reevaluating how best to bring external insights into our product and policy development work,” the company wrote in an email to board members. “As part of this process, we have decided that the Trust and Safety Council is not the...
Tom Ozimek The Epoch Times A federal appeals court has permanently blocked the Biden administration's bid to force doctors and insurers to perform or pay for gender-transition procedures even if they object on grounds of conscience and medical judgment, with the court basing its decision on constitutional protections of religious freedom. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the 8th Circuit issued a unanimous ruling (pdf) on Dec. 9 blocking the controversial U.S. Department of...
Trevor Schakohl Daily Caller Legal Reporter The Energy Department (DOE) has ended its employment of Sam Brinton, a deputy assistant secretary for spent fuel and waste disposition within the DOE’s nuclear office, after Brinton was accused of stealing luggage at U.S. airports on two separate occasions, the department confirmed to the Daily Caller News Foundation. Brinton was appointed in February, becoming the first genderfluid person to hold a federal leadership role. The department declined to comment further on personnel m... Full story
