Week of October 17, 2024
Week of October 17, 2024
UPDATE: As of 3:30 all evacuations were lifted and the forward rate had been stopped. __________________________________________________________________________________________ At 2:30 this afternoon, Monday, Oct. 21, the San Diego County Sheriff's Dept. issued an evacuation warning for the Circle Fire near Fallbrook. At that point, the vegetation fire in the area of the 5000 block of Lake Circle Road was at three to four acres. Twenty minutes later, the forward rate of... Full story
A pilot escaped injury after overshooting the runway in a single-engine plane at Fallbrook Community Airpark on Saturday morning, Oct. 19, according to North County Fire Protection District Capt. John Choi. The incident occurred around 9:09 a.m., when a Piper PA-32-301T Turbo Saratoga, registered as N177DF, overran the runway during a landing attempt on Runway 18, North County Fire Protection District reported. The pilot, the only person on board, was not hurt, and no other injuries were reported. After the plane came to a... Full story
A Feather Alert has been issued for a missing teenager from the Pala Indian Reservation. The San Diego County Sheriff's Office wants the public's help in locating her. Trujillo.age 16. is an Indigenous girl from the Pala Indian Reservation. She stands around 5'3" tall and weighs about 110 pounds. Trujillo has dirty blonde hair and blue eyes. She was last seen wearing a black hoodie, black leggings and black Chuck Taylor shoes. Trujillo was carrying a red backpack. On... Full story
"Help Save our Trails," a local equestrian group, met Saturday to voice their concerns over being unfairly excluded from the new Bonsall Community Park's design and planning process. The park, which is part of the larger San Luis Rey River Park, has sparked frustration among horse enthusiasts who believe the park's current plan fails to accommodate their needs. The San Luis Rey River Park, a significant regional park, includes a historic 18-mile trail that has been used by...
FALLBROOK – The Fallbrook Union Elementary School District has announced impressive academic progress for the 2023-2024 school year, highlighted by significant gains in reading and math proficiency and a notable reduction in chronic absenteeism. Recent data from the California Department of Education (CDE) reveals that FUESD has achieved one of the highest increases in student achievement in the state, marking a standout year for the district and Superintendent Monika Hazel in her inaugural year at the helm. At the...
FALLBROOK – The Fallbrook Regional Health District (FRHD) was recently recognized as the 2024 District of the Year by the Association of California Healthcare Districts (ACHD) during its 72nd Annual Meeting: Building Bridges Together, Cultivating Positive Connections. This prestigious award celebrates FRHD's leadership and unwavering commitment to the health and wellness of the communities it serves. "This year's recipient is incredibly dedicated to their employees and...
Fallbrook Union High School District held its first Student of the Month breakfast for the new school year, Thursday, Oct. 3, at North Coast Church. The honored seniors are Alejandro Betancourt, Lucia Mochel, and Elizabeth Tagle-Nava from Fallbrook High and Sophia Bezman from Oasis High. Betancourt, nominated by Alydia Han, has a 4.20 grade point average with a packed schedule including AP classes, sports (football, cross country and track), community service, and tutoring...
FALLBROOK – The Department of the Navy is announcing a public meeting and a public review and comment period for the Proposed Plan to close out a munitions disposal site at Naval Weapons Station Seal Beach Detachment Fallbrook, California. The munitions disposal site, known as Site UXO 4, is approximately 6.3 acres in size and is located within the central portion of the base. The site is not accessible to the public. Site UXO 4 was reportedly used from 1942 to 1978 as a burial area for packing materials and practice...
FALLBROOK – Fallbrook is looking for local talent with voices that can light up a stage. Whether they're belting out tunes in the shower or serenading their friends at karaoke, now’s their chance to show off their hidden talents! Local residents can join in Fallbrook’s first-ever singing competition, where crowds will be captivated with all their favorite dance-worthy hits from all eras. Finalists will perform at Fallbrook's Halloween Dance/Party on Saturday, Oct. 26 at the Fallbrook Masonic Lodge, backed by a live...
As a young man, William Wilberforce converted to Evangelical Christianity, largely due to the teachings of John Wesley, and immediately became appalled at the inhumanity of the slave trade in which Great Britain, where he was a prominent member of Parliament, was a leader. He soon became the devoted leader of a decades-long movement to abolish the slave trade. After years of failed attempts, in 1807 he was finally able to persuade Parliament to ban slave trade. He spent the...
PAUMA VALLEY – Warren Lyall, a third-generation citrus and avocado grower from Pauma Valley, has been honored by the San Diego County Farm Bureau (SDCFB) with the prestigious title of "Farmer of the Year." This award recognizes Lyall's lifelong commitment to farming, leadership in agricultural organizations, and significant contributions to his community. The guest of honor will be celebrated in October at SDCFB's annual Farmer of the Year event. Lyall's deep roots in...
SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom announced, Oct. 4 the launch of the newly redesigned website, CA.gov, the official flagship website for the State of California. This overhaul is the latest milestone in the state’s ongoing digital strategy to improve user experience, accessibility, and service delivery for millions of Californians. As the state continues to lead the way on digital innovation, this redesign reflects a commitment to making government services more efficient, accessible, and user-friendly. By leveraging...
SAN DIEGO – County District Attorney Summer Stephan announced Oct. 3 that Albertsons and Vons entered into a stipulated judgment and will pay $3,962,500 to settle a civil law enforcement complaint that alleged the grocer engaged in false advertising and unfair competition. Albertsons Companies, Safeway Inc., and The Vons Companies operate 589 stores in California under the brand name banners of Albertsons, Safeway, Vons and others. The action was filed in Marin County Superior Court by the prosecution team which was...
WASHINGTON – Social Security Administration policy updates that expand access to Supplemental Security Income (SSI) in line with the law went into effect Sept. 30. The agency no longer includes food in In-Kind Support and Maintenance (ISM) calculations, has expanded its rental subsidy policy exception, and has expanded the definition of a public assistance household. "These changes will help more people access crucial SSI benefits," said Martin O'Malley, Commissioner of Social Security. "By simplifying and expanding our...
The Lindner family is heartbroken to announce the passing of Robert Vernon Lindner on Sept. 6,2024 in Laguna Hills, California. He was born on May 20, 1959, in Memphis, Tennessee. Robert grew up to be a kind and generous individual, cherished by all who knew him and all he helped during his specialized nursing career in the Air Force, and then privately at Scripps Mercy Hospital in San Diego, Eisenhower Medical Center in Palm Desert and Hoag hospital in Newport Beach. In... Full story
Luther John Mohr aka Luke Mohr was born on April 3, 1935, in Assiniboia, Saskatchewan, Canada. He died in his home on Oct. 8, 2024, in Indio, California. He leaves behind his wife Marilyn, and was father to daughters Cindy (John) Perrin, Stephanie Mohr, Debra Dotson (predeceased), Susan Eddy, and Roberta (John) Pearson. He was grandfather to Gina Casey and Jami Casey and also had 10 step-grandchildren, 42 great-grandchildren, and 19 great-great grandchildren. His siblings are... Full story
SAN DIEGO – Treasurer-Tax Collector Dan McAllister announced his office has mailed 1,017,929 million 2024-2025 secured property tax bills to San Diego property owners. These tax payments are expected to generate $9.08 billion dollars for the region, a new record. “$9.08 billion is a record-breaking figure, and these property taxes will be put to good use funding critical county and city services,” said McAllister. “Public health, schools, and many more needed services are funded by these tax dollars, so we encourage...
TEMECULA – Temecula Creek Society, Children of the American Revolution (C.A.R.) recently enjoyed a September afternoon of fun with and learning about service dogs. The program took place at Temecula Creek Trail Park, and was led by Kyle Scantlin of K Daniels K-9 Academy. The C.A.R. members are focused on "Paws 4 Patriots" which is the title of the C.A.R. California State Society President's program for 2024-2025. Her program will introduce the California C.A.R. members to...
BONSALL – The Bonsall High School Speech and Debate Team, led by coach Greg Hinchliff, has experienced remarkable growth this year, with the addition of many new members. The team recently participated in their first tournament of the season, showcasing their talent and dedication with outstanding results. At the League Opener speech event held at Grossmont College, four students represented Bonsall High School, with two advancing to the finals. Seniors Miles Jones, McKenna...
FALLBROOK – This school year at William H. Frazier Elementary has brought a unique twist for first-grade teachers Katy Tomlinson and Sarah Tomlinson. After teaching second grade in Alabama, Sarah returned home and stepped into a first-grade teaching role after a colleague went on leave, taking over a classroom – right next door to her mom. The timing worked out perfectly, and the duo quickly adjusted to being classroom neighbors. "Being neighbors and teammates is fun,...
FALLBROOK – At Fallbrook Union High School District, five students have earned the AP Capstone Diploma™. Additionally, six students have earned the AP Seminar and Research Certificate™ during the 2023-24 school year. The AP Capstone Diploma program helps students develop critical thinking, research, collaboration, and presentation skills that are essential to academic success. “We proudly recognize the achievements of students who participated in the AP Capstone Diploma program,” said Ilsa Garza-Gonzalez,...
MANCHESTER, NH – Southern New Hampshire University announces the following students on being named to the summer 2024 president's list, Jenna Stubblefield and Erica Clodig of Fallbrook. The summer terms run from May to August. Full-time undergraduate students who have earned a minimum grade-point average of 3.700 and above for the reporting term are named to the President's List. Full-time status is achieved by earning 12 credits over each 16-week term or paired 8-week terms grouped in fall, winter/spring, and summer....
FALLBROOK – Fallbrook Animal Sanctuary's "Holiday Christmas Store" is coming soon to Whiskers & Tails, 746 S. Main Ave., across from Major Market and next to Meineke. This has been the first year that the nonprofit resale store has been open year-round and now it's time to prepare for the community's favorite shopping experience once again. The store is already bringing out winter's wonderland, while still offering Autumn's Halloween and Thanksgiving treats. In addition to... Full story
FALLBROOK – Graduates of Fallbrook High School in 1959 are invited to join classmates for a free lunch in the Garden Center on South Mission Road on Saturday, Oct. 19, at 11:30 a.m. Have a good time and renew teenage friendships. RSVP to Chuck Godfrey, [email protected]. Submitted by Chuck... Full story
FALLBROOK – All Fallbrook 4-H members, alumni, family, and friends are invited to the Oscar Ledesma Memorial Scholarship Foundation Fundraising Event, Saturday, Oct. 19, 6:30-11 p.m. Established in 2022 to celebrate Oscar’s life, the foundation has awarded 29 scholarships to high school seniors involved in agriculture youth programs like 4-H, FFA, and Grange. This event will help the foundation to continue making a positive impact on the lives of these young leaders. This event promises an unforgettable evening with a... Full story
The first Valley League cross country cluster meet of 2024 was held Oct. 4 at Kit Carson Park in Escondido, and Fallbrook High School’s junior varsity boys placed first as a team. Cross country team scores add the positions of a school’s first five runners; the sixth and seventh finishers from each team are not scored but can add points to opponents' totals. Fallbrook’s junior varsity boys had a score of 46 points. San Pasqual was second with 47 points. Valley Center accumulated 60 points for third place among the six...
BONSALL – Bonsall Unified School District's Interim Superintendent, Dr. Heather Golly, along with her extended family, participated in this year's Tunnel to Towers 5K Run & Walk, an annual event honoring fallen firefighter Stephen Siller, Sept. 29. The run retraces Siller's heroic journey on Sept. 11, 2001, when he strapped on 60 pounds of gear and ran through the Brooklyn-Battery Tunnel to the World Trade Center. For Dr. Golly, this year's event carried deep personal...
Athletes in the CIF San Diego Section may now practice with their club teams during that sport’s CIF season. The prohibition against practice with outside teams during the CIF season was repealed during the Oct. 9 Board of Managers meeting. All Board of Managers members present except for Sweetwater Union High School District Superintendent Moises Aguirre and Grossmont Union High School District Extended Curricular Programs Director Donnie Carroll voted to repeal the bylaw section. “It’s time for a change,” said...
San Diego County released its 2023 annual Crop Report showing totals and trends in local agriculture. So, what tops the list? Nursery & Cut Flower products were 71% of the total agricultural value, followed by the Fruit & Nuts group that included crops such as avocados and citrus. Bedding Plants, Color, Perennials, Cacti & Succulents continue to reign supreme for the third year in a row, bringing in a total of $396,623,341, which is 24% of the total value of agriculture...
With their orchards, vineyards and high-value crops, California farmers have embraced drip and other forms of micro irrigation, making such systems the leading method used to water their crops. Despite increased adoption of drip, the traditional and more low-tech method of flooding the ground and using gravity to deliver water to crops remains popular in the Golden State – and not just for field crops. Less popular in California are sprinkler systems, even though they remain the most widely used irrigation method in the...
Making your home and community safer and surviving a wildfire is a process that will be well worth the effort to be prepared. Some projects can be done in a weekend or two, although it is essential to remember that routine maintenance must be a part of any long-term plan to reduce your home's vulnerability from wildfires. Wildfires can be challenging to control, and what is controllable is how you prepare your home and surroundings before fire threatens. A valuable link...
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration has seen an increase in illegal online pharmacies selling and shipping counterfeit pills made with fentanyl and methamphetamine to unsuspecting customers in the United States who believe they are purchasing real pharmaceutical drugs such as Oxycodone, Adderall, Xanax, and other drugs from legitimate pharmacies. As Americans increasingly turn to online pharmacies to purchase necessary medications [1], the DEA is issuing this Public Safety Alert to warn of an increase in...
SAN DIEGO – County District Attorney Summer Stephan announced, Oct. 1, that One Safe Place: The North County Family Justice Center in San Marcos, is celebrating its two-year anniversary and has released an Impact Report, which highlights the achievements and services offered at this state-of-the-art Family Justice Center. The report was released during a celebration at One Safe Place on Monday, Sept. 30, with more than 100 community partners, leaders and dignitaries in...
Experience shows that when patients receive care from health providers who speak their language or understand their cultural needs, they are more responsive and engaged. This can lead to better health outcomes, as patients feel safe and trust their health care providers. A young man, deeply connected to his Native American heritage from a young age, spent part of his childhood on a reservation. There, he accessed medical care through the Indian Health Service and witnessed the positive impact of culturally relevant care...
Tomatoes are a popular home-grown fruit that most people think are vegetables because of the way they can be prepared/cooked. They originated in South America and have now been produced in many shapes, colors, flavors, and subtypes. There are several dietary benefits tomatoes provide, so this versatile fruit is consumed by many. A raw tomato (about 100 grams) has about 20 calories. Tomatoes are mainly composed of water (up to 95%), and the remaining 5% is carbohydrates and...
A healthy liver works around the clock to perform countless functions and maintain health, energy, and vitality. Too much junk food, wine, and sugar are terrible for liver health. But did you know that after menopause, women can be predisposed to fatty liver, even when eating a healthy diet? Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is a condition in which excess fat builds up in the liver, impeding its function. Often, the condition is silent, causing no symptoms, especially in the early stages. Eventually, the buildup of...
FALLBROOK – North County Parkinson’s Support Group Fallbrook invites anyone interested to join its monthly Parkinson’s Support Group meeting every fourth Friday of the month. The next meeting is Friday, Oct. 25, 10 a.m. to noon at the Health and Wellness Center, 1636 E. Mission Road. October’s topic is “Yoga as a Tool for People with Parkinson's and Carepartners” presented by Leslie Salmon, E-RYT 500, YACEP, C-IYAT. Salmon started practicing yoga in 1998, at the age of 48, and is still a passionate practitioner....
I wanted to share some fantastic news that will significantly enhance fire protection and safety for our region. At our recent Board of Supervisors meeting, we secured permanent tax allocations and yearly funding for the Deer Springs and Valley Center Fire Protection Districts. Here's what that means: • The county will allocate an additional $1.5 million annually to the Valley Center Fire Protection District. • Deer Springs will receive an additional $1.2 million to... Full story
Bonsall Unified is known for its quaint community. The small-town feel attracts families who want to be involved in their children’s education. The kids at Bonsall benefit greatly from teachers, staff, and parental involvement. Following the years of COVID shut-downs, masking children, questions about underaged children being exposed to provocative material in school libraries, challenges getting enough SPED support, and most recently, tampons being installed in the boys' bathroom (yes, tampons in the boys’ bathroom at... Full story
The combined effects of Helene-Milton have been devastating, emotionally, physically, and financially for a sizable number of citizens in the southeast. But recovery is underway. FEMA is there, doing its job. But it’s apparent that few people know what that job is. Actually, it’s very simple: to oversee and coordinate the recovery. The physical recovery efforts are performed by the appropriate state or city organizations such as utility companies, road and building construction companies, and so on. But there’s an... Full story
Your letter is so misleading! The propaganda is so bad it’s hard to know where to start. Regarding the Second Amendment and the militia – this means every able-bodied male/non-government private volunteer dating back all the way to colonial days. Here is a direct quote, verbatim, from Thomas Jefferson on drafting the Constitution: “No free man shall ever be debarred from the use of arms.” The strongest reason for the people to retain their right to keep and bear arms is to use it as a last resort to protect... Full story
Red Ribbon Week – Oct. 23 to 31 delivers a strong anti-drug message to school children nationwide. I strongly support this annual program, and once again this year my office is distributing thousands of Red Ribbon certificates to students throughout the 75th Assembly District. In 2022, there were almost 11,000 overdose deaths in California, and fentanyl was a major cause. The number of overdose deaths in San Diego County fell from 1,300 in 2022 to 1,203 last year, but... Full story
Every day is Saturday now that I’m retired. Wouldn’t ya know, just when I can finally stay up late, I can’t stay awake. Which aligns with a lot of other things I have difficulty doing. It’s dangerous to even try to stand and put on my britches. To keep from toppling over, I now must sit and extend one leg at a time when putting anything on my lower half. That said, on a good day, I can still stand in a yoga-tree stance. Though not for long. Furthermore, I am well past... Full story
Village News had an article by Robert Supalla about the wonders of Save Our Forest and his chat with Jackie Heyneman. When you receive your Property Tax Bill be aware that through financial finagling you are paying an extra $2000 for Fallbrook/Del Luz nonprofits. LAFCO decided that since we were unincorporated, the nonprofits needed a way to tax us without calling it a tax. They created a seven member rubber stamp committee and this year issued $560,000 to several nonprofits. There were only 15 property owners who attended... Full story
I am writing to express my support for Proposition BB, the local bond to repair and renovate Fallbrook Union High School. As a graduate and a local property tax payer, I feel deeply disturbed that our community continues to whine about “higher taxes” while our schools crumble. This month my class will gather for our 60th high school reunion. We were taught in those very brick classrooms built in the 50’s. We love our memories, but the current students deserve a school that can support the technology of today. Our... Full story
The Village News readers who also follow local social media pages may be confused about endorsements for three of our local races on the November ballot. Ads placed show three candidates for North County Fire Protection District endorsed by the firefighter’s union, local 1622. And yet, in early August, the social media pages for this union show that three different candidates were endorsed: incumbents Ross Pike for District 1 and Jeff Egkan for District 4. In fact, the endorsements were unequivocal, stating that both... Full story
The basic explanation about a band focusing on everybody getting along being called War is that their instruments and voices were weapons and their songs were ammunition. The multi-racial band whose song “Why Can’t We Be Friends?” was one of War’s seven singles to chart in the top 10 and has spent its career promoting harmony and unification. Nowadays members of the band formed in 1969 are fighting elements of old age, and as War’s Oct. 5 concert at Pala Casino proved, the band occasionally has to fight technical...
FALLBROOK – Long time FAA member Susan Frommer will be doing a short demo starting at 10 am., on Oct. 19. A workshop will follow on the same day at 1 p.m. Frommer is a past president of FAA, and for many years now has been the newsletter editor. In addition to painting in all mediums, pastel being her favorite along with mixed media, she is also a ceramicist and jewelry maker. Having been a teacher in the sciences for 24 years, she loves to share her knowledge of the art...
Note to Readers: To avoid night driving, The Roustabouts granted an exception to catch the final matinee preview performance in lieu of attending Opening Night on Sunday, Oct. 13 at 7:30 p.m. Consequently, this is not a formal review. Matthew Lombardo's play "Looped" catches up with Tallulah Bankhead at the end of her illustrious career. She had just finished filming her last movie, the British horror film "Die. Die, My Darling," when the director called her back to loop the...
