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 – Wings of Change's Butterfly of the Month for August is the Sonoran Blue Butterfly and its host plant is Dudleya. The Sonoran Blue Butterfly (Philotes Sonorensis) is a stunning and delicate butterfly species native to central California to northern Baja California. Known for its striking blue coloration and intricate patterns, the Sonoran Blue Butterfly has captured the fascination of nature enthusiasts and scientists alike. In this article, we will delve into the w...
Felicia Horton Special to Village News There are over 65,000 residents over 65 in the Temecula Valley, which is roughly 20% of the population. As people age, their needs change and their support system must be aware of these changes to maintain a high quality of life. For older adults, some of the most critical needs include socialization, access to health care, physical and mental stimulation and maintaining a sense of independence. It's essential for caregivers and loved...
Shauni Lyles County of San Diego Communications Office The County Board of Supervisors has approved a 2023 Housing Zoning Ordinance Update that incorporates 21 state laws to help make housing more affordable and accessible for people experiencing homelessness. The update will also focus on creating housing for people who have lower, moderate and middle-class incomes. The update complements how the county is supporting housing production through: • Innovative neighborhood planning efforts. • Improvements to its approval pro...
TEMECULA – America’s 250th birthday will be in 2026, and the Daughters of the American Revolution are preparing to celebrate through its America 250 Committee and local chapters around the nation, including the Luiseño Chapter in Temecula. During the nation’s 247th birthday in 2023, the television and other media showed freedom festivals, military jet fly-overs, Independence Day parades and fireworks spectaculars happening around the country. One commentator said that hundreds of towns began their July Fourth events on Jul...
Avalon Hester Village News Intern There's a big ticket item on the agenda for Fallbrook citizens. Since 1989, Fallbrook's rural small town charm has been maintained through a set of aesthetic and practical building ideals known as the Design Review Guidelines. With increasing state and county level decisions being implemented in Fallbrook, community leaders are arguing that it is essential to establish clear and easy-to-understand standards in a checklist for developers, thus...
JP Raineri Writer HERMOSA BEACH – The AVP Pro Beach Volleyball Tour made its second appearance in California the weekend of July 7-9, bringing some of the world's best beach volleyball players back to the South Bay hot spot. The AVP Pro Series Hermosa Beach Open was held Friday, July 7 through Sunday, July 9 at the Hermosa Beach Pier featuring many of the game's top players and emerging stars competing over three days for a $125,000 purse, which included two locals in the f...
FALLBROOK – This month, Wings of Change celebrates and learns about the beautiful butterfly the Mormon Metalmark. Residents who would like to learn more about butterflies, their habitats, what they can do to help restore native plants to California or what Wings of Change does, can visit them at The Fallbrook Farmers Market this Saturday, July 15. Wings of Change will have STEM crafts for kids, a few informational talk-sessions and giveaways throughout the day. Butterflies, l... Full story
SOUTH AUSTRALIA – People are needed to organize a book drive or some other community or fundraising event in California to lift attention on World Literacy Day (Sept. 8). The theme this year is “Today's readers, Tomorrow's leaders.” In the region, 61% of children from underprivileged backgrounds don't own a single book and 73% of children struggle to read a sentence. Andrew Kay, CEO from the World Literacy Foundation says, “the ability to read is the passport for a better future, and literacy skills can break generational pov... Full story
SAN DIEGO COUNTY – As the summer season gets started and residents gear up to enjoy activities at local beaches, backyards, and parks, I Love A Clean San Diego and the County of San Diego are encouraging residents to make a conscious effort towards reducing waste. By recycling right, swapping single-use items for reusable alternatives, and opting for finger foods over packaged items, they can collectively reduce their environmental impact this season. "Summer activities l...
FALLBROOK – The newest pathway at D'Vine Path, the Art Studios, has spent a year offering artists with disabilities an opportunity to showcase their skills, obtain knowledge in the field and heavily focus on the production, marketing and sales of their works. The Art Studios currently consists of five students, all eager to learn more and express themselves through their work. Artists Mike Rogoway, Denae Prosser, Joel Anderson, Nekoda Harris and Ryan Duralia all joined the p...
Gig Conaughton County of San Diego Communications Office County supervisors approved a new three-year, $848 million Mental Health Services Act plan June 13 that will increase spending for programs to help children, youth, families, adults and older adults who suffer serious mental illness or crises. Some of those existing services include help with mental health services, housing and “wraparound” care that helps children by treating them within their own homes, schools and families. It also includes mobile crisis res...
FALLBROOK – The Fallbrook Amateur Radio Club will be participating in Field Day 2023, an emergency preparedness exercise, Saturday, June 24, 11 a.m. till Sunday, June 25, 11 a.m. The public and ham radio operators are invited to visit the site at Frazier Elementary School's athletic field, 1835 Gum Tree Lane Fallbrook. Map and latest information can be found at http://www.fallbrookarc.org. The club also assists in community events such as the Fallbrook Avocado Festival, Harvest Faire and parades. During the Lilac fire, the Fa... Full story
SAN DIEGO – The Fire Safe Council of San Diego County hosted its 16th annual Volunteer Awards Ceremony in Poway Wednesday, May 31, honoring several notable individuals and agencies who go above and beyond in creating fire safe and resilient communities. During the event, the San Diego Regional Fire Foundation presented 18 local, community-based Fire Safe Councils with a total of $123,610 in grants to help prevent and prepare for wildfires. Funding was provided by San Diego Gas & Electric, San Diego Regional Fire Foundation a... Full story
Tracy DeFore County of San Diego Communications Office An exhibit remembering the stories of local Holocaust survivors is now open to the public at the Rancho San Diego Library. A ribbon cutting marked the opening Sunday, May 21. County officials, Holocaust survivors and the curator of the RUTH Remember Us the Holocaust exhibit were on hand for the occasion. The event coincides with Jewish American Heritage Month. The curator is the daughter of a Holocaust survivor, and she created the exhibit in memory of her mother, Ruth... Full story
BONSALL – The Bonsall Woman's Club selected the Bonsall Unified School District's Teacher's Fund as one of the recipients of their 2023 Charitable Donations. Each elementary school teacher from Bonsall Elementary School, Bonsall West and Vivian Banks Charter School will receive $50. BWC members proudly presented $3,600 for 72 teachers in these schools. The BWCs fund raising activities and events in local communities allow for these donations to be made, so they are grateful f...
County News Center County of San Diego Communications Office Cases of Hepatitis A in San Diego County continue to grow, with 28 reported so far this year and 18 of them among people experiencing homelessness (PEH). The county typically reports about two cases of the virus each month with only one case reported in the PEH population last year. While no single outbreak location has been identified, and no specific food or water source found, cases are running above baseline and the county is actively taking and expanding steps...
SACRAMENTO – The California Tribal Business Alliance (CTBA) joined other tribal leaders at the California State Assembly to support the first annual Missing and Murdered Indigenous Persons (MMIP) Awareness Week from May 1 to May 5. “The Members of the California Tribal Business Alliance are proud to have partnered with Assemblymember James Ramos, the California Commission on the Status of Women, and other California Tribes to co-sponsor the Inaugural Missing and Murdered Indigenous Persons (MMIP) Awareness Week in the Sta...
As a seasoned real estate broker with over 40+ years of experience, I have seen firsthand the impact a vibrant, outdoor-centric community can have on the local real estate market. Fallbrook is a prime example of this. Nestled in the heart of Southern California, Fallbrook offers many outdoor recreational activities that cater to a wide range of interests, from horseback riding and golfing to hiking and biking. These amenities draw homebuyers to the area and contribute to a... Full story
FALLBROOK – All publicity chairmen of local nonprofit/community groups are invited to a workshop on Friday, June 9, from 1:30-2:30 p.m., to learn how to better publicize their events and accomplishments through press release and photo submissions to the Fallbrook/Bonsall Village News. Due to limited space, only one attendee from each group may attend and those interested should sign up soon before all spaces are filled. The workshop will be held at the Fallbrook Chamber of Commerce’s conference room, 111 S. Main Ave. Cal... Full story
TEMECULA – Beginning in March, 249 years ago, events occurred which changed the lives of those living in the American Colonies. During March through June 1774, the Intolerable Acts were enacted by the British Parliament. Also known as the Coercive Acts, they were four measures instituted in retaliation for colonial resistance to British rule. The Boston Port Act closed “the Port from all commerce and ordered the citizens of Boston to pay a large fine to compensate for the tea thrown into the river during the Boston Tea Par...
FALLBROOK – The Fallbrook Football Boosters Inc is having their first Fundraising Golf Tournament Friday, June 9, at the Cross Creek Golf Club, 43860 Glen Meadows Road, in Temecula. The Fallbrook Football Boosters is a nonprofit club whose mission statement is to provide the Fallbrook High School varsity and junior varsity football teams with any equipment or needed items, not covered by the school budget. Golf and dinner is $130 a person, or teams of four can sign up for $...
Rick Monroe Special to the Village News Patty Sargent, executive director of the Foundation for Senior Care, says the lifeblood support the organization receives from the Fallbrook Regional Health District is essential. Without the four grants for $140,000 from the health district awarded earlier this month at the annual presentation of community grants, the senior care program would be dead. "It's truly needed," she said in an interview last week. "We're seeing a real...
As a longtime resident in this community, one thing I can say with pride is how friendly, close knit and supportive everyone is of each other. For new folks coming to town, this is definitely a big draw in addition to the multitude of activities we have for our pleasure. Churches, clubs, nonprofit organizations, and so much more. At the top of that list is of course, the Avocado Festival...and that event is this coming weekend! The Avocado Festival is one of the most popular... Full story
FALLBROOK – Wings of Change is hosting an Earth Day Festival at two local places, Saturday, April 22, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. A plant sale and STEM crafts will be offered at 111 W. Mission Road. The crafts for all ages will include coloring pages, butterfly clips and upcycled planters with chalk dudleyas. Available plants are milkweed in 4" pots: Narrow Leaf, Wooly Pod, Skeleton and Tropical. Free sprouts are available to the first 50 customers. To preorder larger sizes, text 7... Full story
FALLBROOK – The 56th annual version of the Fallbrook Vintage Car Show and Swap Meet will be held Sunday, May 28, again at Bates Nut Farm, 15954 Woods Valley Road, Valley Center. Last year's turnout was tremendous, with over 400 show cars and 40 plus vendors. Go to www.fallbrookvintagecarclub.org to register a car or to obtain a swap meet booth space. It's that simple. Scroll down to the red buttons to choose an action. Completing the forms and paying can all be done online o...
