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FALLBROOK – According to crime bulletin issued by the San Diego County Sheriff's Department, four burglars broke into the Pala Mesa Market at approximately 2:40 a.m. Jan. 4 and came away with only $50 worth of king size snickers bars. The suspects used a sledgehammer to break a glass door and gain entry. The races of the suspects have yet to be solidified. A dark sedan, possibly a Hyundai, was used by the suspects....
The rain continues to fall in the surrounding hills of Fallbrook. As I continue to go out and take pictures of some of the burn areas of the December Lilac fire....
Kenneth Perk Rusk was born in Glendale, Calif. on November 2, 1941 and passed away in Prescott, Ariz. on December 12, 2017. Ken is survived by Dixie, his wife of 53 years; their daughter Grace and their son Jason (Kristin), and granddaughters Serena and Isabelle. Ken has been a resident of Prescott Valley, Ariz. since 2005, moving here after living in Fallbrook, Calif. for 27 years. Sunrise Funeral Home in Prescott Valley handled the arrangements....
Sure, it's the winter season, but here in San Diego County it's also tick season. That's right. Tick season. Those little, eight-legged, bloodsucking parasites that are so creepy to find latched onto adults, children or pets. So, before taking advantage of the cooler weather to run outside and venture into nature, get armed with some simple protection tips – starting by wearing insect repellent and using flea and tick control products on pets. Starting with protection is i...
Flu deaths in San Diego County went up in the last week of December, and the number of lab-confirmed cases skyrocketed. According to the County Health and Human Services Agency, six additional flu deaths were reported, bringing this season’s total to 11 deaths. Four flu deaths had been reported at the same time last season. Also, nearly 2,227 new flu cases were reported last week, raising this season’s total to 3,873, which is nearly 3,300 more cases than the 599 cases that had been reported at the same time in 2016. “In...
Know someone trying to lose weight as one of their new year’s resolutions? Probably yes, since weight loss is traditionally the most common resolution that people make. While dropping a few pounds is clearly highly personal, if there’s a spouse, family member, co-worker or friend aiming for a trimmer waistline, people have a number of ways to support their loved ones bringing their resolution to fruition. A good starting point in being helpful is often not trying to be so helpful. Sometimes things people do or say may mak...
FALLBROOK – Residents living in and around the Fallbrook can learn about their risk for cardiovascular disease, osteoporosis, diabetes and other chronic, serious conditions with affordable screenings by Life Line Screening. Community Baptist Church will host the community event, Jan. 12, at 731 S. Stagecoach Lane. Screenings can check for plaque buildup in arteries, related to risk for heart disease, stroke and overall vascular health; HDL and LDL cholesterol levels; diabetes risk; bone density as a risk for possible o...
Assemblymember Marie Waldron AD-75 (R) Some 120 California legislators will reconvene Jan. 3 to begin the second half of the 2017-2018 session. More than 2,000 bills are likely to be introduced in the next few weeks. Some bills will be controversial, though many will pass with wide bi-partisan support. Bills that didn’t pass their house of origin, either Assembly or Senate, before adjournment last September must pass by Jan. 31 in order to move forward. With some e...
So, I went into Denny's Restaurant recently and expected to see Solomon's friendly face once again yet he was not there. I have lived here for many years and he has been a constant good. Now they tell me he has decided to seek new employment opportunities after nearly 20 years of service...well I don't know about that. I do know this is my nod to a man who served this customer well. I stand with Solomon and I thank him. Ruth Noyes...
My family was so pleased to see coverage in the Village News of the 'Wreaths Across America' ceremony that took place at the Masonic Cemetery in Fallbrook on Dec. 16 because it solved a mystery for us. We discovered these beautiful, fresh wreaths on my father's and brother-in-law's graves after the fact, and had no idea who was behind this very thoughtful effort. Our heartfelt thanks go to American Heritage Girls Troop CA 3125, MCJROTC, and all others who volunteered their time and/or resources to this memorable, patriotic...
FALLBROOK – Local residents, in cooperation with the San Diego Foundation, are presenting a benefit concert and silent auction for the Lilac Fire Victims Fund Monday, Jan. 8 from 4 to 8 p.m. at Pala Mesa Resort. A $30 donation at the door is requested. The event will include music by The Pompatus of Love featuring Greg Douglass, James East and Hector Toro, good food, great auction items for a good cause and a cash bar. With the auction, there will be minimum bids on the items. If they don’t sell for the minimum bid, they wil...
FALLBROOK – The Fallbrook Chamber of Commerce has announced that the Dec. 8 Holiday Wine & A Bite Event has been rescheduled for Friday, Jan. 19. Tickets purchased for the December event will be good for the January event. Anyone who would like a refund for their December ticket can call the chamber for a refund. Note, no credits will be held for future Wine & A Bite dates. Names will be taken for the waitlist due to cancellations. Registration is available online and at the Fallbrook Chamber of Commerce office for the W...
SAN DIEGO COUNTY – The Department of Environmental Health will be hosting two separate one-day household hazardous waste collection events in the North County, including: • Saturday, Jan. 6 at the Bonsall Community Center parking lot (31505 Old River Road, Bonsall), from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m., especially for residents in the areas affected by the Lilac fires. • Sunday, Jan. 21 at the Ingold Sports Park (2551 Olive Hill Road, Fallbrook), from 9 a.m. until 2:30 p.m. Unincorporated residents can bring hazardous household produ...
TEMECULA – The Sierra Club Santa Margarita Group will celebrate its 10th birthday Thursday, Jan. 11 at 6 p.m. at the Ronald H. Roberts Temecula Public Library, 30600 Pauba Road. Ten years ago, a group of concerned citizens got together to fight against a proposed gravel quarry. That group, SOS-Hills, decided that it needed to bring the Sierra Club to southwest Riverside County and that is how the Santa Margarita Group of the Sierra Club was founded. Founding members will be introduced and share their stories at the b...
FALLBROOK – The Fallbrook Women's Connection welcomes a presentation on winterizing skin, which will include a delicious brunch, 10 a.m. until noon, Friday, Jan. 19, at the Grand Tradition Estate & Gardens. The Fallbrook Women's Connection invites all ladies to come see Jill Cobb from Kannaway present the ancient plant base and herbs, BiBong formula, for winterizing a skincare routine. After a life changing health experience, Cobb found a variety of natural health products f...
FALLBROOK – Carl DeMaio will be the guest speaker at the Fallbrook Republican Women Federated meeting, which will be held Friday, Jan. 12 from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the Pala Mesa Resort, 2001 Old Hwy 395. DeMaio is the host of The DeMaio Report, which airs weekdays from 3 to 6 p.m. on news radio station KOGO 600 AM. He will discuss uniting California Republicans behind a reform agenda to repeal the new gas tax. Cost for brunch and the program is $25. Please arrive early to c...
Lawrence Leslie Saunders was born to Leslie and Lillian Saunders on December 1, 1933 in Winnipeg, Manitoba Canada. He died at his home on his avocado ranch in Fallbrook on December 27, 2017. His father was in the Royal Canadian Air Force and moved the family across Canada. Larry attended schools in Manitoba, Ontario, and British Columbia before migrating with his family to California at the age of 16. He graduated from Colton High School in 1951. He attended San Bernardino...
Patti Waterman, 2017 Club Champion of the Fallbrook Niners of Pala Mesa, receives the trophy from president Ardis Zander at the Niners' festive holiday luncheon at Pala Mesa Resort....
FALLBROOK – The local branch of National Junior Basketball, which features the younger side of Fallbrook Warrior basketball, finally was able to open its season Dec. 17 after delays caused by the Lilac fire and the evacuations it prompted. Boys and girls age five to 14 played in their season openers at Fallbrook High School after months of basketball practices and several skill clinics run by Brandon Anthony, a.k.a. "Coach Speedy." All the players had a great time competing o...
Bonsall High School was able to field five girls for the CIF San Diego Section cross country meet Nov. 18 at Morley Field in San Diego, and the Legionnaires finished 11th among the 15 Division V schools which had the minimum five runners for a team score. The Legionnaires had a team score of 301 points based on the finishing positions of the school's five runners. Liberty Charter placed tenth with 285 points. High Tech High North County had 322 points for 12th place. "I'm just happy," said Bonsall coach Al Greene. "They were...
Bonsall High School principal Lee Fleming was present at the CIF San Diego Section cross country meet Nov. 18 at Morley Field in San Diego to support the Legionnaires' runners. Before she left Morley Field she was working with Bonsall cross country coach Al Greene on logistics to send the boys runners to the CIF state meet in Fresno the following weekend. The top three Division V teams at the San Diego Section meet qualified for the state meet. Bonsall placed third among the 20 Division V schools which had the minimum five...
FALLBROOK – Chicken can be served in various ways, and that versatility no doubt contributes to the popularity of poultry. Some people love their chicken fried, while others can't get enough grilled chicken. Baking chicken may not be as popular as frying or grilling it, but baked chicken is no less delicious. Chicken lovers used to frying or grilling their favorite meals should try the following recipe for "Home-Style Baked Chicken" from Laurie McNamara's "Simply Scratch: 1...
FALLBROOK – Fans of the CBS hit television show "The Big Bang Theory" may have learned that, in 2014, the five original cast members renegotiated their salaries to earn $1 million per episode. The original cast – largely male – includes Johnny Galecki, Jim Parsons, Simon Helberg, Kunal Nayyar and Kaley Cuoco. Two actresses later joined the show, becoming mainstays of the comedy. However, newcomers Mayim Bialik and Melissa Rauch haven't earned nearly as much as their costa...
SAN DIEGO – San Diego Gas & Electric is committed to incorporating technologies that increase the amount of sustainable energy delivered to its customers to power their homes and businesses, and recently SDG&E’s efforts to be at the forefront of innovation and energy storage integration was recognized by Utility Dive, a leading energy industry news publisher. As part of their annual awards to recognize the industry’s top disruptors and innovators that are transforming and shaping the future, SDG&E’s battery energy storage...
FALLBROOK – The Fallbrook Chamber of Commerce will host its annual Chamber Member Business Expo 2-7 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 17, at Pala Mesa Resort. “Please join us to ‘Discover Your Community,’” chamber membership director Jackie Toppin said, “Our local chamber member businesses have a lot to offer, and we want to ensure that whatever you are looking for, it can most likely be found right here.” Exhibitor booths are available for chamber of commerce members only and can be reserved by calling the Fallbrook Chamber of Co...
