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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Tim O’Leary Special to the Village News I begin this story with the first verse of one of the greatest TV theme songs ever written. It is a metaphor for my life as I stand at the doorstep of my 70th birthday. I’m sure all of you know this tune by heart: “Green acres is the place to be. Farm livin’ is the life for me. Land spreadin’ out so far and wide. Keep Manhattan just give me that countryside.” That ditty was written by Vic Mizzy as the introduction to “Green Acres,” a sitcom that originally aired from 1965-1971. The...
Katelynn Abrams Village News Intern Popsicles can be made at home with just a few tools and ingredients. They are great for experimenting, whether made in popsicle molds or paper cups with spoons, with bottled or fresh juice. Experimenting could also mean trying different flavors and combinations, such as adding berries or mint, or trying different methods, such as layering juices by giving each flavor some time in the freezer before adding the next layer. (And don't fill... Full story
Village News staff All over Fallbrook, there are purple jacaranda trees blooming as the summer goes on. The jacaranda tree is a drought-tolerant tropical tree with clusters of fragrant, purple, trumpet-shaped blooms against fern-like leaves. It originates from South America, prefers balmy locations – such as Southern California – and grows best in USDA hardiness zones 10-11. There are multiple varieties of jacaranda trees, including one that produces white blooms instead of...
RAMONA - A Gopher snake who swallowed a fake chicken egg is back in the wild after being rehabilitated at San Diego Humane Society's Ramona Wildlife Center. The snake was released near the location where they had been found Thursday, July 20 by Project Wildlife's Rehab Specialist team. The Gopher snake was brought in by a local farmer June 16 after swallowing the farmer's "dummy" chicken egg, which is made out of a plastic polymer product. Farmers often use dummy eggs to get...
Joe Naiman Village News Reporter Taylor Michalke, member of Fallbrook’s National FFA Organization, raised a 135-pound lamb, which was selected as the supreme grand champion for the San Diego County Fair’s market livestock show. “I’ve been working towards it for a very, very long time, so I was very, very happy when I got it,” Michalke said. “It was very unexpected, but it was a great way to end my senior year.” Michalke, who graduated from Fallbrook High School in June, began showing lambs at the San Diego County Fair i...
FALLBROOK – Fallbrook Regional Health District announces the latest installment of its monthly Wellness Wednesday series. This month's focus is on the important topic of “Cultivating Resilient Teens in The Digital Age,” presented by Amy Saloner, LCSW, FNTP, Teen & Family Resilience Coach. Saloner, a well-known expert on raising resilient teens and young adults, has worked with children and families for over 30 years as a therapist, educator, speaker, event producer and coach. Her work has spanned the developmental spect... Full story
Roger Boddaert Special to Village News It has been estimated that the over 2 trillion trees growing on the various continents, from the tropical jungles of the Amazon River Delta, to the high peaks of the Himalayas, to the Australian outback, to the tip of South Africa and the spectacular California redwoods, are enduring constant climatic pressures. The earth’s climate is changing, causing never before seen flooding, drought, fires, melting ice caps and rising sea levels. To preserve the benefits trees give us, we must alter...
Dr. Gary Weitzman Special to the Village News At San Diego Humane Society, a seasonal spike in stray animal intake gives new meaning to the term "dog days of summer." Due to pets spooked by July Fourth fireworks, summer is one of San Diego Humane Society's busiest times of year. Shelter capacity is stretched as we work to reunite pets with their families – and find new homes for the many who aren't reclaimed. All while caring for the animals who continue to come through our d...
Katelynn Abrams Village News Intern Microgreens are some of the simplest, smallest and most nutritious plants to grow. Microgreens are vegetables and herbs grown from seed and harvested during the early seedling stage. In general, growing microgreens is as simple as packing a layer of seeds over soil or coconut coir pith in a dish and waiting for the plants to grow while watering daily in a sunny spot. Some types will require being covered and/or put in a dark place until the...
Joe Naiman Village News Reporter The two weeks Fallbrook 4-H member Alan Morris spent at this year's San Diego County Fair brought Morris and his animals numerous awards. Morris brought a ram and two ewes to the open sheep show June 6-11 and showed two lambs and a pig at the market livestock show June 18‑25. During the open sheep show, Morris collected champion wether sire, champion wether dam and reserve champion wether dam, and supreme champion ewe for all breeds awards. T...
Carol Huss Special to the Village News It is vital and comforting for all of us to be prepared for emergencies and know how to respond to that emergency, whether it’s a medical accident or local disaster. In the early stages of a catastrophic disaster, citizens will likely be on their own, so being self-sufficient and able to assist others is achieved through learning some training in basic first aid and disaster preparedness. In 1994, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) provided a basic training program for us cal...
FALLBROOK – Residents living in and around Fallbrook can learn about their risk for cardiovascular disease, osteoporosis, diabetes and other chronic, serious conditions with affordable screenings by Life Line Screening. Zion Lutheran Church, 1405 E. Fallbrook St., will host this community event Monday, Aug. 7. Screenings can check for the level of plaque buildup in the arteries, related to risk for cardiovascular disease, stroke and overall vascular health; HDL and LDL cholesterol levels; diabetes risk; kidney and thyroid f... Full story
Felicia Horton Special to the Village News As families watch their loved ones age, they naturally become more attuned to the changes that come with the process. One of the most concerning issues is the possibility of memory and thinking problems. It can be challenging for the person to learn new things, concentrate or make decisions that affect their daily life. Unfortunately, dementia and Alzheimer's disease are the most common causes of cognitive impairment among older...
Mark Bailey Special to Village News One of the primary reasons for pre planning final arrangements is to alleviate the burden and stress on loved ones during an already difficult time. By taking the initiative to plan ahead, individuals can ensure that their wishes are known and respected, sparing their family and friends from making potentially difficult decisions on their behalf. This preparation can provide a great sense of peace and comfort, knowing that their final wishes will be carried out according to their desires. P...
TEMECULA - Temecula Valley Hospital (TVH), part of Southwest Healthcare, has received three achievement awards bestowed by the American Heart Association's Get With The Guidelines and Mission: Lifeline achievement awards for demonstrating commitment to following up-to-date, research-based guidelines for the treatment of heart disease and stroke, ultimately leading to more lives saved, shorter recovery times and fewer readmissions to the hospital. Every 40 seconds, someone in...
Felicia Horton AdvanCare As we age, we all want to stay in the comfort of our own homes as long as possible. This is what aging in place is all about. It means staying in the familiar surroundings of your home instead of moving to a long-term care facility or retirement home. If your loved one only needs a little help with their daily activities, has a supportive network of friends and family, and can access the right home care services, staying at home could be an excellent option. It's essential to explore all the...
SAN DIEGO COUNTY – San Diego County is scheduled to conduct its next routine aerial larvicide drop of the year July 19 and 20 on up to 51 local waterways, including Lake Rancho Viejo, to help stop mosquitoes from potentially spreading diseases like West Nile virus. The county uses helicopters to drop solid, granular larvicide on hard-to-reach areas of standing water in rivers, streams, ponds and other waterways where mosquitoes can breed. The county conducts the aerial larvicide drops roughly once a month from April through O...
Joe Naiman Village News Reporter The annual assessment for properties in Zone A of the San Diego County Street Lighting District will remain at $2 per equivalent dwelling unit. A 4-0 San Diego County Board of Supervisors vote May 24, with one vacant seat, approved the engineer’s report, adopted a resolution of intention and set a June 28 hearing date for the assessment. The supervisors voted 4-0 June 28 to confirm the assessments. The San Diego County Street Lighting District was formed in September 1987 and includes the e...
SACRAMENTO – Cal Fire is bolstering its firefighting aircraft fleet across California for the second year in a row as a result of over $72 million in funding provided by the administration of Governor Gavin Newsom. The investment has allowed Cal Fire to secure 24 additional firefighting aircraft (19 helicopters and five airplanes for a contractual period of 90-120 days) to enhance their statewide response efforts against wildfires in California. The additional fixed-wing aircraft include three large air tankers s...
We all understand the importance of planning. We plan for graduations and weddings, we plan for retirement and we love to plan for vacations; but most Americans do not consider the importance of planning when it comes to medical decision making. Talking about your healthcare wishes with your family is a gift. If you become critically ill and cannot communicate, your loved ones and medical team must make important decisions about your care. These decisions will have serious...
Gig Conaughton County of San Diego Communications Office The County of San Diego has a new Chief Dental Officer, Fadra M. Whyte, DMD, MPH, who has joined to help develop policies and expand programs that promote oral health to all San Diegans. "Dr. Whyte will be a valuable addition to our team," said Dr. Eric McDonald, interim director of the Health and Human Services Agency. "She brings a wealth of experience working with children and youth and will really help us expand our...
FALLBROOK – In July 2022, Zion Lutheran Church in Fallbrook approached Hope Clinic for Women (HCW) with an invitation to partner with them as a congregation of The Lutheran Church – Missouri Synod (LCMS) to seek a Million Dollar Life Match Grant. It was a call to Zion to love women vulnerable to abortion, and families facing challenges at the beginning-of-life stages of their children, demonstrating this love through many acts of mercy in their communities. The Match Gra...
FALLBROOK – North County Parkinson's Support Group Fallbrook invites anyone interested to join its monthly Parkinson's Support Group meeting, Friday July 28, 10 a.m. to Noon, at the Fallbrook Regional Health and Wellness Center 1636 E. Mission Road. The speaker will be Shelly Cobb, founder and CEO of Thrive Wellness and Research Corporation in Temecula. Cobb will talk about “Nutrition, A Holistic Approach to Wellness.” She is a board-certified holistic health educator specializing in nutrition and exercise. She embar...
Leslie Salmon Special to the Village News I’m not talking about going up and down stairs – many of you are fully capable of that. What I speak about is getting up and down from the floor. As a certified yoga therapist and certified Anusara yoga teacher (with 25 years of experience), I ask clients and students to incorporate one thing into their daily activities: “Get up and down from the floor two times every day.” I could talk brain neuroplasticity, synapses, nerve impulses, neurotransmitters here, but the simple truth i...
Village News Staff Giving up sugar entirely for a period of two weeks can have significant impacts on your body and overall well-being. Dr. Eric Berg explains the various changes that occur during this time and highlights the potential benefits. Let's take a closer look at what happens when you eliminate sugar from your diet. 1. Decreased sugar cravings: Consuming sugar triggers a hormonal response that leads to low blood sugar levels and subsequent sugar cravings. By eliminating sugar, you can break the cycle and reduce your...
