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  • Community Champions: FUESD's volunteer heroes transform education

    Updated Mar 14, 2024

    FALLBROOK – In the heart of Fallbrook Union Elementary School District, the spirit of community thrives through the invaluable contributions of volunteers. The commitment of individuals who selflessly dedicate their time to support students and educators has become a cornerstone of our educational ecosystem, fostering an environment where every child can flourish. Volunteers play a pivotal role in the success of students, providing additional resources, mentorship, and a...

  • Rainbow Water appoints new board member to Division 3

    Updated Mar 14, 2024

  • Turning your tax situation from an ugh into a hug

    Jean Larsen, Legacy Endowment Community Foundation|Updated Mar 14, 2024

    As the often-dreaded tax season approaches, I’m going to give a gentle reminder to think about those year-end plans. Yes, those 2025 plans. I know, I can practically hear the “ugh” as you’re reading, but seriously, yes, planning now will allow people to reap tax rewards a year from now. In full disclosure, I do not have any kind of crystal ball; however, with the Federal Reserve halting its interest rate hikes, possibly making several decreases by summer, and the stock market doing a bit of a happy dance for the...

  • Worker of the Week fixes more than computers

    Updated Mar 14, 2024

  • Fallbrook Chamber announces March events

    Updated Mar 6, 2024

    FALLBROOK – The Fallbrook Chamber of Commerce has several upcoming events planned. They include: Monday, March 11 – Educational Seminar presented by Jorden, Buechner & Serranzana – Employment Law Workshop at Chamber, 10 a.m. Thursday, March 14 – SunUpper hosted by Go Be Rewarded, 9 a.m. Friday, March 15 – Business Breakfast Club at Bakin it Up, 9 a.m. (members only) Wednesday, March 20 – SunDowner hosted by Rotary Club of Bonsall at Backdraft Bar & Grill, 5:30 p.m. Friday, March 22 – Lunch Mob at Firehouse Que...

  • Discover Fallbrook Community Expo

    Updated Mar 6, 2024

    FALLBROOK – The Fallbrook Chamber of Commerce will host its annual Community Expo “Discover Fallbrook!” Friday, May 17, at the Vineyard at 1924 from 3-6 p.m. The expo is an opportunity for residents and visitors alike to learn about the chamber’s member businesses, ask questions, collect information and make some new contacts. Bring business cards and join in the networking. No cards? No problem. The event is for everyone. Exhibitor booths are for chamber business members only, but the event is free and open to the...

  • Worker of the Week enjoys life

    Updated Mar 6, 2024

  • Governor Newsom announces appointments

    Updated Mar 6, 2024

    SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom announced the following appointment, among others, Feb. 29: Bennae Calac, of Pauma Valley, has been appointed to the California Native American Heritage Commission. Calac has been president, owner and managing member at Native Grounds Monitoring Research and Consulting LLC since 2000, at 7G Foundation since 2018, and at Onoo Po Strategies since 2020. Calac is an enrolled member of the Pauma Band of Luiseño Indians, president of the Strong Hearted Native Women’s Coalition, and a member...

  • Enrollment opens for Beginning Farmers and Ranchers program

    Updated Feb 29, 2024

    SACRAMENTO – The California Bountiful Foundation, the 501(c)3 science, research and education nonprofit organization of the California Farm Bureau began enrollment Feb. 21 for a new program called Expanding Our Roots: Beginning Farmers and Ranchers Mentorship Program. The program has a website where beginning farmers and ranchers with one to 10 years of farming and ranching experience in California may enroll for free in the mentorship program, go to https://www.californiabountifulfoundation.com/. Farmers and ranchers...

  • Common ways scammers steal tax refunds

    Updated Feb 29, 2024

    SACRAMENTO – Did you know tax preparers are not allowed to take a percentage of your tax refund as compensation? Or that an advertisement promising guaranteed tax refunds is a red flag for fraud? “How can anyone know you’re getting a refund until after they’ve looked at your paperwork? It’s simple. They can’t,” Lester Crawford, chair of the California Tax Education Council, a state-mandated nonprofit organization that manages the registration of more than 40,000 tax preparers, said. “The key to staying out of...

  • Worker of the Week grooms in paradise

    Updated Feb 29, 2024

    Village News/David Landry photos...

  • Registrar reminds voters to vote early for March Presidential Primary Election

    Tracy DeFore, County of San Diego Communications Office|Updated Feb 29, 2024

    If you’re a registered voter and haven’t cast your ballot yet, you’ll soon get a reminder from the Registrar’s office that you have less than two weeks to cast your ballot for the March presidential primary election. The Registrar sent over 1.8 million reminder postcards to registered voters in San Diego County who had not voted as of Feb. 14. Don’t delay! If you have been holding onto your ballot, act now and vote from the comfort of your home. Sign and date your return envelope, seal your completed ballot inside...

  • FUESD invites PTA leaders to monthly roundtable talks

    Updated Feb 22, 2024

    FALLBROOK – Fallbrook Union Elementary School District has announced the launch of its new monthly PTA Roundtable meetings, exclusively designed for PTA leaders and Superintendent Monika Hazel. These meetings aim to foster collaboration, exchange ideas, and strengthen the vital partnership between district leaders and PTA leaders. Recognizing the significance of communication and relationship-building between district leaders and PTA leaders, Hazel emphasized, "PTAs are inte...

  • Social Security Administration updates Equity Action Plan

    Updated Feb 22, 2024

    WASHINGTON – Increasing access to programs and improving service are the main goals of the updated Equity Action Plan released by the Social Security Administration, Feb. 14. “We will administer our programs equitably by reducing administrative burdens and reaching underserved people,” said Martin O’Malley, Commissioner of Social Security. “In line with the Administration’s whole-of-government approach to deliver better outcomes for the American people, I’m pleased to share our Equity Action Plan 2023 Update....

  • Social Security publishes proposed rule for payroll information exchange to reduce improper payments

    Updated Feb 22, 2024

    WASHINGTON – The Social Security Administration published a proposed rule, “Use of Electronic Payroll Data to Improve Program Administration,” describing the agency’s plans for accessing and using information from payroll data providers to reduce improper payments, including overpayments, which improves service to customers, Feb. 15. Unreported, late reported, and incorrectly reported earnings are often a cause of overpayments for people who receive Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits and...

  • Worker of the Week makes coffee and art

    Updated Feb 22, 2024

    Shannon Ralls fills a coffee pot at the Fallbrook Coffee Company, 622 S. Mission Rd. Ralls has been the manager for two years. Her goal is to be a highly successful freelance artist. Her work is in pet portraits but not limited to. Her work can be seen at https://shayrallsart.wordpress.com/. Village News/David Landry photo...

  • Chamber guests wear boots & bling for dinner

    Updated Feb 16, 2024

    Village News/Shane Gibson photo...

  • 146 Ballot drop boxes open for March Presidential Primary Election

    Tracy DeFore, County of San Diego Communications Office|Updated Feb 16, 2024

    Starting Tuesday, Feb. 6, registered voters can return their mail ballot for the March Presidential Primary Election to any one of 146 official ballot drop boxes located around the county. Mail ballots for the county's 1.9 million registered voters were expected to arrive that week. What do the Registrar's official ballot drop boxes look like? The Registrar's official ballot drop boxes are red, white and blue and feature the Registrar's logo along with the county seal. All...

  • DA Stephan honored with U.S. Attorney General Meritorious Public Service Award

    Updated Feb 16, 2024

  • Rainbow Water hires new chief financial officer

    Updated Feb 16, 2024

  • Workers of the Week like to help people

    Updated Feb 16, 2024

  • Dreaming of starting your own nonprofit organization?

    Updated Feb 9, 2024

    Jean Larsen Executive Director Legacy Endowment Community Foundation In my career, I’ve been asked “what does it take to start up and run a nonprofit organization?” more times than I can count. I know this question comes from a deeply heartfelt place, asked by someone who is dreaming of the opportunity to make a lasting impact or to create a positive change from something they’ve experienced. Such inspirational planning can range from supplying cuddly soft teddy bears to every child entering a hospital emergency...

  • Rainbow allows non-resident ratepayers to be on standing committees

    Joe Naiman, Village News Reporter|Updated Feb 9, 2024

    The Rainbow Municipal Water District has three standing committees. A member of one of those committees does not need to be on Rainbow’s board but needed to be a resident in the Rainbow Municipal Water District service area. A change in the committee’s policy now allows non-resident ratepayers to serve on those committees. A 4-0 Rainbow board vote Tuesday, Jan. 23, with one vacant seat, approved the change to Rainbow’s administrative code. Committees may be comprised of Rainbow board members, staff and legal ratepayers...

  • Workers of the Week have goals

    Updated Feb 9, 2024

  • Worker of the Week knows all about car repair

    Updated Feb 1, 2024

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