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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Hosts have a lot on their plates when planning dinner parties. Choosing the menu is a big responsibility, as is taking steps to ensure guests feel welcome. One area novice hosts may overlook is how to set a proper table. Eating on the go or quickly between commitments means individuals often grab meals wherever they can, and that rarely leads them to the dining room table. But a properly set table can impress guests and improve the ambiance at a dinner party. Begin by...
Members of the Senior Volunteer Patrol (SVP) who work out of the Fallbrook Sheriff's substation hosted a special Christmas luncheon for their elderly friends Dec. 19 at the Grand Tradition. The festive gathering brought together YANA (You Are Not Alone) program participants and the SVP members who regularly check on them by either phone or with a home visit. The YANA program is a free service offered by the SVP for housebound elderly people who live in Bonsall, De Luz,...
There’s a stigma about middle schoolers, with folks thinking that preteens are selfish and myopic, only focusing on themselves. However, at Sullivan Middle School, eighth graders are proving just how untrue that statement is. With the help of middle school teacher Megan Foxley, every eighth grader is involved in the 10 Percent Project. “[The 10 Percent Project] was something I’ve always wanted to do,” said Foxley. “Other schools do it, calling it the Genius Hour, or 20 Percent...
FALLBROOK – The College of Adaptive Education (CAE) completed another session of portrait painting with instructor Suzette Phillips. The next session will be an introduction to sign language beginning in January 2017. The classes will be held on Thursday evenings and be taught by Linda White. The College of Adaptive Education is a non-accredited college experience for adults of all abilities. It is one of the programs offered by Jeremiah’s Ranch. Jeremiah’s Ranch is a nonpr... Full story
LA MIRADA – The following area students were among the 1,575 students who were named to the Fall 2016 Dean's List, Bonsall resident Claire Colombo and Fallbrook residents Caitlin Foster and Cameron Kraus. Biola students are placed on the Dean's List to honor those with a grade point average of 3.60 or higher while enrolled in 12 or more credit units and whose cumulative grade point average is at least a 3.20. "Inclusion on the Biola Dean's List is an indication that this student is performing exceptionally well in a r...
CHADRON, Neb. – James Sowards of Fallbrook graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree during Chadron State College's winter commencement Dec. 16. More than 140 students received their undergraduate degrees during the ceremony at the Chicoine Center. Chadron State College, which was founded in 1911, is the only four-year, regionally-accredited college in the western half of Nebraska. As a public institution with its roots in teacher education, Chadron State takes pride in its accessibility and affordability. More than 3,000 u... Full story
FALLBROOK – Potter Junior High, a comprehensive 7th and 8th grade junior high in the award winning Fallbrook Union Elementary School District, was recently recognized as a Common Sense Certified School: Digital Citizenship. Common Sense is the national nonprofit organization dedicated to helping kids and families thrive in a world of digital media and technology. Potter Junior High has demonstrated its commitment to taking a whole-community approach to preparing its students to use the immense power of digital media to e...
SACRAMENTO – The new year brings a handful of new traffic safety laws for California. These changes to current law, or additional laws, were passed by the Legislature and signed by Governor Edmund G. Brown, Jr. As part of the continued mission of saving lives, the California Highway Patrol (CHP) is seeking to educate the public on some of the new rules of the road taking effect at the beginning of next month. Child safety seats (AB 53, Garcia) Although this law was passed during the 2015 legislative session, it takes e...
An additional $75,000 was added to the San Diego County Flood Control District's fiscal year 2016-17 budget for the biological and cultural monitoring of the Keys Creek flood control channel. The San Diego County Board of Supervisors, who are also the governing body members of the San Diego County Flood Control District, voted 5-0 Dec. 13 to use a fund balance from the 2015-16 fiscal year for the biological and cultural monitoring of sediment removal activities. K. Hovnanian built the Lake Rancho Viejo Unit 3 development...
The widening of State Route 76 from two lanes to four is expected to be complete during 2017. "Right now we're working on the north side of the barrier between Gird Road and Old Highway 395, and you will be seeing asphalt paving starting next month," said senior construction engineer Dave Cortez. "The plan is to have that paved and open up the westbound lanes from 395 to Mission Road early next year." That will allow two westbound lanes while the southern part of the road is being finished for the eventual use of both lanes....
The county's Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) revenue collected from facilities in Fallbrook, Bonsall, and Pauma during fiscal year 2015-16 increased from the fiscal year 2014-15 totals. Fallbrook lodging facilities contributed $456,682.82 of TOT payments for 2015-16, which is an increase from the $397,049.09 collected during 2014-15. The collection from Pauma increased from $43,985.85 in 2014-15 to $47,726.46 during 2015-16. Lodgers at Bonsall facilities paid $5,679.23 during 2014-15 and $7,212.30 in 2015-16. The increase in... Full story
Thomas Joseph “Tom” Larson passed away peacefully December 19 after suffering a major stroke. Tom was born October 9, 1925, in Buffalo, the oldest son of Eric and Margaret. He was raised in Los Angeles with his brothers Vern and Ed, and graduated from George Washington High School in 1943. At the age of 17, Tom joined the United States Navy and served in World War II. After Tom’s service, he attended Compton Junior College, UCLA, and graduated from the University of Color...
Gordon Raver went to be with Jesus on December 15, 2016 in the company of his loving family. He was born in Baltimore, Md., March 6, 1931. Gordon served four years in the US Navy during the Korean Conflict aboard the USS Bataan CVL 29 and at Moffett Field, Mountain View, Calif. His career as an aeronautical design engineer included work in the Space Division of North American Aviation on the Apollo and Space Shuttle programs. He was a loving husband, father and friend. He is...
Fallbrook Skatepark Inc. (FSI) thanks all of our generous supporters in November and December who participated in fundraisers at Jersey Mike’s, Dominick’s Italian Delicatessen and Panda Express as well as our booth inside Fallbrook Brewing Company during the parade and at our table at the Fallbrook Community Center Tree Lighting Ceremony. A special appreciation goes out to the establishment owners for their backing allowing us to hold the fundraisers in their locations and bringing us $1,690.39 closer to our goal. In add...
Assemblymember Marie Waldron AD-75 (R) The California Legislature will begin its work for the new session in January, and since over 2,000 bills are likely to be introduced in the next few weeks, it is helpful to describe how the legislative process works. Based on the committee system, newly introduced bills first go before the Rules Committee, which assigns bills to policy committees based on the subject matter of the bill and committee jurisdictions. I sit as a member of... Full story
FALLBROOK – Representing the San Diego Democratic Party, Don Green will be speaking on “The State of San Diego County Democratic Party” at the next Fallbrook Dems meeting Thursday, Jan. 5. It will be a clear prospective on the gains and goals residents face in all of San Diego County. Green is a former president of the Escondido Democratic Club, is the chair of the San Diego North County Caucus and executive member of the San Diego Central Committee. Members will also be voting on several board positions for the new year....
FALLBROOK – The Fallbrook Library will host several free events in January, including concerts, lectures, book club discussions and writing workshops. - Sunday, Jan. 8, 2 p.m. – The Acoustic Showcase presents Robin Adler and Dave Blackburn performing jazz tunes of Joni Mitchell. - Monday, Jan. 9, 1 p.m. – The Insight Book Club meets to read and discuss "The Rainbow Comes and Goes: A Mother and Son on Life, Love, and Loss" by Anderson Cooper and Gloria Vanderbilt. - Thursday, Jan. 12, 6:30 p.m. – Friends of the Fallbro... Full story
LAKE SAN MARCOS – Thomas Mirenda, Orchid Collection Specialist with the Smithsonian Institute in Washington, DC, will speak to the Palomar Orchid Society (POS) membership at its’ next monthly meeting on January 4, at The Lodge (Pavilion) in Lake San Marcos at 6:30 p.m. Visitors are welcome. Mirenda has been associated with the Smithsonian for the past 16 years, and previously worked with the New York Botanical Garden and the Brooklyn Botanic Garden. He also works with the Greentree Estate in Long Island, NY, one of the lar...
FALLBROOK – The Fallbrook Quilt Guild will present Julie Herman and her program, "The Big Finish" on Thursday, January 5, at the Fallbrook Community Building, 341 Heald Lane, Fallbrook at.6:30 pm. Featured speaker Julie Herman is a best selling author, quilt pattern and ruler designer and owner of Jaybird Quilts. Herman is known for her quilting rules, which are used to make her quilt designs. She is also known for bringing clarity and simplified design to geometrically inspired patterns. The meeting is open to the public w... Full story
FALLBROOK – Back by popular demand, radio host and conservative commentator Carl DiMaio will be the guest speaker at the next Fallbrook Republican Women Federated meeting on Friday, Jan. 13. DeMaio can be heard weekday afternoons on KOGO 600 AM. The meeting begins with brunch at 9:30 a.m. at the Pala Mesa Golf Resort, 2001 Old Hwy 395 in Fallbrook. The cost is $25 and all are welcome to attend; RSVP to [email protected]....
FALLBROOK – Tails are wagging around the Live Oak Dog Park because the San Diego County Park and Recreation Department has granted a sixth day for the dog park to be open – Tuesday. Beginning Jan. 3, Wednesday will be the only day the dog park is closed. Park committee members believe the extra day was granted because so many people are showing up to enjoy the leash-free area and to socialize with other dog owners, and also because dog owners have been so responsible in kee... Full story
Fallbrook High School's girls volleyball teams had a post-season banquet Nov. 15 at the SonRise Christian Fellowship church. "The booster club did an outstanding job," said Fallbrook varsity head coach Chip Patterson. The banquet included the varsity, junior varsity, and freshman teams and was organized by booster club president Jenny Southwell with the assistance of other booster club members. A slideshow of the seniors complemented the presentation of awards and the catered... Full story
Cate Kortzeborn Special to the Village News Not long ago, I had dinner with a group of friends from college. One of the big topics of conversation was Medicare, for which we’ll all be eligible in the next several years. (Farewell, callow youth!) And one of the biggest questions about Medicare was, “How much is it going to cost me?” Like private health insurance, Medicare has premiums, deductibles, and co-pays. These costs can – and often do – change from year to year. What you actually pay depends on your work history,... Full story
The San Diego County Board of Supervisors approved an agreement with the Fallbrook Village Association for improvements at Jackie Heyneman Park, which is at South Mission Road and Beech Street. The supervisors' 5-0 vote Dec. 14 approved the appropriation of $240,000 of Park Land Dedication Ordinance funding for the project, including an agreement to provide $230,000 to the Fallbrook Village Association, which will be responsible for the improvements. The other $10,000 will be...
