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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Lucette Moramarco Associate Editor The theme of this year's Fallbrook Chamber of Commerce's State of the Chamber dinner, "Spotlight on Supporting Local," highlighted 20 local nonprofit groups that support area residents of all ages at Pala Mesa Resort's Cliff Terrace, Sept. 15. Groups ranging from Hope Clinic for Women to Hospice of the Valleys, from the Boys & Girls Club to the Foundation for Senior Care, from Mission Resource Conservation District to Fallbrook Food Pantry...
FALLBROOK – The D'Vine Path Program is thrilled with the Fallbrook Blanket Project's donation of lap blankets to keep its students warm and also the colorful larger blankets which were auctioned during its Sip & Stroll Soiree Sept. 18. D'Vine Path Board President Sandi Anderson said, "Thank you Carmen Willard and all the wonderful ladies who diligently and lovingly created these soft Afghans stitch by stitch and row by row! We know hundreds of hours have gone in to creating t...
WASHINGTON – During the first-ever online National Girl Scout STEM Festival promoting the merits of science, technology, engineering, and math, an FBI forensic scientist and expert on latent fingerprints held aloft her forest green Girl Scouts sash bedecked with colorful badges. It was a signal to the thousands of girls and parents who logged into the virtual event that she was one of them – and that they could be like her, if they wanted. Kim Edwards, chief of the Latent Print Support Unit at the FBI Laboratory in Vir...
FALLBROOK – While Independence Day is a well-recognized national holiday, fewer people know about Constitution Week, an annual commemoration of the signing of the U.S. Constitution. This foundational document of national government is a living document that has stood the test of time for 234 years. In communities across America, The National Society Daughters of the American Revolution advocates for the awareness, promotion and celebration of Constitution Week. The c...
SAN DIEGO – As part of its ongoing efforts to support the region’s economic recovery, San Diego Gas & Electric launched a campaign Sept. 9 to publicize job openings and recruit local candidates via Instagram chats and a virtual job fair on Microsoft Teams. Registration is not required to participate in these events. With so many people still sheltering at home due to the pandemic, SDG&E has quickly adapted to alternative ways of reaching those who are seeking employment. Instagram recruitment chats SDG&E held its inaugural In... Full story
FALLBROOK – Stagecoach Sunday, the Fallbrook Land Conservancy's annual fall fundraiser, returns to the grounds of the historic Palomares House and Park on Stagecoach Lane on Oct. 3. "Stagecoach Sunday is such a great event for the whole family, as well as the FLC's largest fundraiser of the year," said Ashley Stein-Araiza, chair of the SCS committee. "I'm really looking forward to holding it in person again." The family-fun event begins at 11 a.m. and ends at 3 p.m., with l...
SAN DIEGO - On the 20th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks, memorials, parades and other events commemorating those who lost their lives were being held today across San Diego County. The Coronado Fire Department hosted a 9/11 memorial ceremony at 6:45 a.m. Saturday at Fire Station 36, with Coronado firefighters, police, lifeguards, and local military personnel in attendance. Local first responders marked the attacks with an invocation, a moment of silence, and a... Full story
Joe Naiman Village News Reporter The Bonsall Unified School District board approved an agreement with the NFHS Network for the broadcasting of Bonsall High School and Sullivan Middle School sporting events. The board's 4-0 vote Aug. 11, with Michael Gaddis absent, approved the agreement which provides the school district with a camera, a video portal, and software. "It will allow anybody, local family and friends or faraway family and friends, to be able to enjoy their favorite player," said Eric Hendy, who was Bonsall High...
SAN DIEGO – Local volunteers are working hard to ensure that all veterans laid to rest at Miramar National Cemetery are remembered this December on National Wreaths Across America Day. This year, the ceremony, held simultaneously across the country at more than 3.000 participating locations, will be on Saturday, Dec. 18. On Saturday, Sept. 4, the committee of Wreaths Across America – Miramar National Cemetery will be hosting a Ride for Wreaths Poker Run. Registration begins at 9:00 a.m. at San Diego Harley Davidson 4645 Mor...
FALLBROOK – The Fallbrook Chamber of Commerce’s Honorary Mayor candidates are hosting fundraising events for their local nonprofits. Candidate Miriam Key will be holding a BBQ Barn Dance Aug 27. Candidate Tuula Hukkanen will hold a Comedy Night Sept. 4. Key’s fundraiser will be held from 6-10 p.m. at the Fallbrook VFW Post 1924, 1175 Old Stage Road. The $45 admission fee, as well as funds from the raffle and silent auction, will be used to support the VFW and Auxiliary as well as the chamber of commerce. Planned events inclu... Full story
Diane A. Rhodes Special to Village News After 23 years as a teacher for students with special needs, Cheryl Stark was ready for a change. Stepping away from the classroom, she still wanted to make a positive change in the lives of children with special needs so she founded Exceptional Opportunities Inc., a nonprofit based in Murrieta. "The mission of Exceptional Opportunities is to enable children, with special needs, to be active family members, successful students and...
Rick Monroe Special to the Village News A smile peeks behind the blue mask of Dr. Wendy Vu, a pediatrician at Fallbrook Family Health Center, as she walks into the waiting room with colorful charts and posters displayed on each wall. Typically you cannot see the smile because the mask covers it. "Hola, ¿cómo estás?" she asks, as she greets her young patient and his mother at FFHC; Vu joined FFHC a little over a year and a half ago. Vu always welcomes her patients with a bright...
SAN DIEGO – Many weather experts predict a destructive wildfire season this year. The American Red Cross needs volunteers to help on the ground and blood and platelet donors to roll up a sleeve to maintain a stable blood supply in the face of emergencies. “This year’s wildfire season is already very active and dangerous because of the severe drought and dry woodlands in our area,” Debbie Leahy, regional disaster officer, Red Cross Southern California Region, said. “After several years of record-breaking wildfires, the Red C...
SAN DIEGO – San Diego Gas & Electric, a recognized industry leader in wildfire safety, unveiled its wildfire mitigation and resiliency advancements in preparation for this year’s wildfire season. The advancements continue a decade-long commitment to strengthening the region against a dynamic climate that has brought on unprecedented high fire-threat conditions in recent years. Infrastructure and technological enhancements continue to play a fundamental role in limiting the potential risk of utility-related wildfires and mit...
FALLBROOK – The Fallbrook Historical Society Museum has created a new exhibit about a favorite pastime. Square dancing in Fallbrook was very popular during the 1950's, 1960's, and 1970's. Bob Baker and George Willis were callers. Classes were held on Tuesdays and dances on Saturdays. All couples and single dancers were welcome. The classes ran for three months, club dues were $2.50 per person, and dances .50 each. Special themed dress-up dances, such as back-to-school, h...
SAN DIEGO — The American Red Cross has an emergency need for lifesaving blood amid the ongoing severe blood shortage. Blood and platelet donations continue to be critical to meet hospital demand and the public is urged to make an appointment to give now. The Red Cross has been distributing about 12% more blood products to hospitals across the U.S. compared to this time last year. The Red Cross needs to collect more than 1,000 additional blood donations each day to meet the current hospital demand and end the severe blood s...
FALLBROOK – The Fallbrook Woman’s Club will host a “Good Ole’ Fashioned Tea Party” on Tuesday, Aug.17, 1 p.m. at their historic clubhouse located at 238 W. Mission Road. The “Tea Party” is held to invite ladies in the Fallbrook area to learn more about how the members of the local Fallbrook Chapter provide service to the community. The FWC provides the opportunity to develop leadership skills, exchange ideas, and form friendships, while addressing the needs of the community. The local club was founded in 1907 and is part o... Full story
FALLBROOK – Recently the nonprofit Fallbrook Blanket Project donated 88 blankets of all sizes, which included over 50 baby blankets, plus eight pairs of socks, some scarves and hats to the Armed Forces YMCA on Camp Pendleton. The mission of the Armed Services YMCA Camp Pendleton is to enhance the lives of military members and their families in spirit, mind, and body through programs relevant to the unique challenges of military life. They have served the military community f...
HOLLYWOOD, CA.- Non-profit organization Artists For Change, Inc., today announced they will have a virtual screening of “Angie: Lost Girls” on July 30th for the ‘World Day Against Trafficking in Persons’ event. The film was directed by social impact filmmaker Julia Verdin with efforts of bringing awareness to the realities of sex trafficking. This special day of focus is globally promoted and founded by the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime. Distributed by FreeStyle Digital Media, this award-winning feature film pr...
Regina Elling Special to Village News Known as the “Best Days of Summer,” the Ramona Country Fair is an event for those looking for a real, old-fashioned country fair. And the celebration promises to be extra special – the fair is celebrating its 50th year. The Ramona Chamber of Commerce is presenting the Ramona Country Fair from Friday, July 30 to Sunday, Aug. 1. “The Ramona Country Fair is an old-fashioned country fair showcasing the best Ramona has to offer,” said Stephanie Macdonald, Ramona Chamber member and Ramona Co...
FALLBROOK – Estancia Senior Living in Fallbrook is proud to announce it will open its doors for senior living with supportive care and memory care in July. The community is excited to host an Open House on Wednesday, July 14 from 3-6 p.m. This event will be the last opportunity to take advantage of pre-open Charter Resident savings and benefits. The public is invited to meet the Estancia team, take a tour, and learn more about what the community will offer local seniors. Enjoy... Full story
SAN DIEGO - Researchers at UC San Diego, led by the Altman Clinical and Translational Research Institute, will receive about $3 million to develop approaches to mitigate childhood trauma within the Latino community and reduce childhood obesity, officials said today. The funding is part of Gov. Gavin Newsom's California Comeback Plan and the California Initiative to Advance Precision Medicine. The effort will be conducted by a team of academic researchers from ACTRI and its Dissemination and Implementation Science Center, the...
SAN DIEGO (CNS) - Fireworks and social gatherings celebrating America's 245th birthday are planned throughout San Diego County today and Sunday, a year after the coronavirus pandemic nixed most Fourth of July bashes. The Port of San Diego's Big Bay Boom fireworks show will happen at 9 p.m. on Sunday over San Diego Bay. The Port of San Diego is the title sponsor of the 20-minute fireworks show, which will be telecast live on Fox5 San Diego and affiliates in Los Angeles, San... Full story
California is now reopening its economy, something I’ve been advocating for months. As a small business owner, I understand the disproportionate impact the pandemic had on small businesses, which make up 95% of all businesses in this region and employ the vast majority of workers. We’re taking a huge step in the right direction, though it’s months too late. Eliminating mandatory shutdowns is only part of the solution. Businesses need help so that they can successfully reope...
FALLBROOK – Silvergate Fallbrook hit a home run June 9 with their first big off-site event since hunkering down at the start of the pandemic, as residents and guests ventured out into downtown San Diego for last week’s Padres game against the Chicago Cubs at Petco Park. Seniors from Silvergate were escorted in style by private bus to the stadium where they were greeted with fanfare and ushered to their private, reserved space on the Pacifico Porch overlooking third base. The...
