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Articles from the February 2, 2023 edition


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  • Local woman fights for justice

    Updated Feb 3, 2023

    Julie Reeder Publisher The case is DN 176837 Karie McEwen vs. Michael McEwen; Karie McEwen is alleging that her ex-husband, Michael McEwen, has presented fraudulent documents to the court, giving him a windfall in their divorce settlement. Judges, attorneys, and court clerks have also alleged with Karie McEwen that someone, likely Mr. McEwen, in this case has produced fraudulent documents. However, both parties are alleging that the other filed the fraudulent paperwork. Village News attempted to contact Mr. McEwen through...

  • NCFPD saves water by training with Pump Pod

    Updated Feb 1, 2023

    Lucette Moramarco Associate Editor North County Fire Protection District held a demonstration of its newest training tool to show the community how it is saving water while providing the training its firefighters need, at Station 1, Jan. 25. NCFPD PIO John Choi said, “As part of our vision to be a trusted and respected public safety leader, committed to ensuring the safest community possible through service, collaboration and innovation, North County Fire Protection District has purchased a $100K Direct Recirculating A...

  • Fallbrook Camera Club honors members' work

    Updated Feb 1, 2023

    6 Fallbrook Camera Club Year End Awards List PROJECTED IMAGES COLOR 1st place Portrait of Pears Heidi Gauthreaux 2nd place Dawn Breaks on the Past Rick Gauthreaux 3rd place Daisy Hat Adrienne Myers HM-1 Running Free in Iceland Lin Craft HM-2 Mom and Kit MaryBrenda McQueen HM-3 Spectacular Sunset Mike Reardon HM-4 Morning wRicknGary in LaJolla Victor Santos HM-5 Dahlia Sunset Kat Fortenberry HM-6 Into the Vortex Ken Quigley MONOCHROME 1st place Floating Blocks Dennis Brown 2nd place Touching Barbara Altevers 3rd place Long...

  • Youth wrestlers take to the mat

    Updated Feb 1, 2023

  • Women golf for good causes

    Updated Feb 1, 2023

    FALLBROOK – Fallbrook Food Pantry, which distributes over one million pounds of food annually to the community, was adopted by the Golf Club of California Women's Golf Club (GCCWGC) several years ago as another holiday project. The food pantry provides healthy, nutritious foods to the local needy and also offers resources for shelter, clothing, and medical care. GCCWGC has pledged to be more than a club of women golfers and to make a difference in their community. Over the p...

  • Sheriff's Log

    Updated Feb 1, 2023

    Jan. 22 3700 block Larkspur Ln. Violation of domestic violence court order Jan. 23 600 block E. Elder St. Simple Battery 1400 block S. Mission Rd. Person down - Arrest made for possession of controlled substance and controlled substance paraphernalia 41000 block De Luz Murrieta Rd. Arrest made for violating domestic court order 1400 block Alturas Rd. Burglary - Vehicle 1600 block Willow Glen Rd. Fraud - Get credit/etc others ID 300 block E. Alvarado St. Child abuse incident 1700 block Bellington Ln. Fraud - Forgery:False...

  • Feb. 8 is deadline for applicants for second opening on FUHSD board

    Updated Feb 1, 2023

    Rick Monroe Special to the Village News The most prominent item on the Fallbrook Union High School District website’s main page is the notice of two vacancies on the five-member board of trustees. No one ran for the position in Area 2 in the November election and the district continues to look for candidates to be considered for appointment. The area covers most of the southern part of Camp Pendleton and no one has applied for the post. Superintendent Ilsa Garza-Gonzalez said the district is awaiting word from the state on a...

  • Wind knocks down 50 foot tree

    Updated Feb 1, 2023

    One of seven Australian Flame Trees that blew down in strong winds overnight Sunday, Jan. 22/Monday, Jan. 23, blocks the driveway of its homeowners. No damage was done to anything and they were able to get it cut up that Monday. This tree was 50 feet tall and was located between Santa Margarita and Stage Coach. Village News/Marci Eisenstadt photo...

  • Fusco joins the Senior Volunteer Patrol

    Updated Feb 1, 2023

    Lt. Aldo Hernandez, left, and Senior Volunteer Patrol Administrator Frank Brock, right, welcome new volunteer Guido Fusco on board. Fusco graduated from the Senior Volunteer Patrol academy on Jan. 20. Anyone interested in volunteering with the senior patrol can call the SVP office, 760-451-3145. Village News/Courtesy photo...

  • Sheriff's deputies respond to burglary call

    Updated Feb 1, 2023

    Two men are questioned by Sheriff's deputies who responded to a burglar alarm at St. Peter’s Thrift Store at 500 S. Main Ave., Sunday morning, Jan. 29, at 8:30 a.m. Village News/AC Investigations photo...

  • Handmade blankets presented to the VFW

    Updated Feb 1, 2023

    FALLBROOK – The Fallbrook Blanket Project recently donated handmade blankets to the Fallbrook VFW Post 1924. The nonprofit VFW assists vets, active duty military and their families; the blankets will be distributed to any military members in need. Additional blankets were also given to be used in fundraising for the local VFW which serves hamburgers on Monday nights, steak dinners every other Friday night and breakfast on certain Sunday mornings, all open to the public. O...

  • Sandia Creek Drive bridge construction has started

    Updated Feb 1, 2023

    Sandra Jacobson, Ph.D. California Trout Director South Coast and Sierra Regions The Sandia Creek Drive bridge replacement project two miles north of Fallbrook started construction the week of Jan. 30. What started as a fish passage project for endangered steelhead trout in the Santa Margarita River, led by CalTrout and funded by state and federal agencies, is now a full-on community project. If you’re a resident, commuter or visitor to the Santa Margarita Trail Preserve, you’ve seen increased activity on the southwest sid...

  • Gary Steven Colvin

    Updated Feb 1, 2023

    The family of Gary Steven Colvin is sad to announce his passing on Jan. 13, 2023. Gary was 88 years old. Gary was preceded in death by his wife, Carolyn Colvin. He is survived by his brother, Richard Colvin; daughters Kimberly Kinsman, Caryn Sutherland, Kristina White, and his son Patrick Dickson. He is also survived by his stepchildren, Robert Dickie and Erin Price. Gary was proud of his 14 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren. The son of Orville and Dorothy Colvin, Gary...

  • Amy Marie Buell

    Updated Feb 1, 2023

    Amy Marie Buell was born May 21, 1970, in Santa Monica, California, to parents Bill and Mary Ellen Buell. She lived in Edmond, Oklahoma from 1973 to 1980, when her family moved to Fallbrook. She attended Bonsall Elementary and Junior High and Fallbrook High School, graduating in 1988. She earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in sociology from California State University, San Marcos in 1997. Amy loved animals and over the years had many cats, dogs, pet birds, rabbits, and...

  • Thomas Paulson

    Updated Feb 1, 2023

    Thomas Paulson, age 97, passed away on Jan. 2, 2023. He was preceded in death by his parents, Victor and Alma Paulson, sister Mildred Gagnon and grandson Matthew Paulson, Survived by wife, Joyce Paulson; sons, Roy and his wife Suzanne, Dan and wife Terri, three grandchildren, April, Megan, (Jason), Jessica, (Stephen) and one great-grandchild, Matthew. Tom was born in Hancock, Michigan on July 13, 1925, and moved to Racine, Wisconsin with his parents at the age of one year. He graduated from Washington High School in 1943 and...

  • Encore has a great start to a busy new year

    Updated Feb 1, 2023

    FALLBROOK – The Encore Club is a social club that offers an abundance of opportunities for friendship-making and fun with its various events and activities. The club is open to all residents of Fallbrook, Bonsall, De Luz and Rainbow. It meets on the first Tuesday of every month (except July and August). Socializing and activity sign up begin at 9:30 a.m. and the meeting begins at 10 a.m. The club meets at Christ the King Church, 1620 S. Stage Coach Lane, in Fallbrook. The n...

  • Theatre Talk goes down memory lane

    Updated Feb 1, 2023

    Elizabeth Youngman-Westphal Special to The Village News Dear Fellas, The Welk Theatre has the perfect Valentine's Day gift waiting for you and it is calorie free. Grab your best girl and take her to the Springfield High Senior Prom. It's 1958 and you won't even have to dance. "The Marvelous Wonderettes" is a fun filled musical medley covering two decades. Known locally, simply as 'The Welk,' this family friendly theatre is recognized across the county for its good taste, good...

  • Pala Casino Spa Resort hosts free viewing party for football's big game

    Updated Feb 1, 2023

    PALA – Pala Casino Spa Resort announces it is holding a free watch party for football’s Big Game Sunday, Feb. 12 at Luis Rey’s Sports Bar. Guests can enjoy the action on the 14’ HD jumbotron starting at 2:30 p.m. The state-of-the-art system features lights and sound to offer guests an unparalleled viewing experience. Day-of event admission is free, but unreserved seating is based on first come first serve availability. To ensure seating, guests can reserve tables in advance for just $25 per table, for up to four people...

  • Engage with county about gun violence reduction

    Updated Feb 1, 2023

    Chuck Westerheide County of San Diego Communications Office The County of San Diego is seeking input from residents and community partners to better understand the impact of gun violence on our communities. The Gun Violence Reduction Advisory Group is conducting a survey to: · Better understand the scope of gun violence in the region and the communities most affected · Identify resources within our communities and best practices in gun violence prevention, intervention, and af...

  • Learn about the Butterfly of the Month at the library

    Updated Feb 1, 2023

    FALLBROOK – Wings of Change invites everyone to learn more about its Butterfly of the Month with a free class at Fallbrook Library. Participants will learn about the Giant Swallowtail, (Papilio or Heraclides Rumiko) in the Wednesday, Feb. 15 class from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wings of Change staff will introduce the butterfly and explain how residents can become the wings of change. Guests will learn how to provide a place for the butterfly to live and help restore the habitat f...

  • Conservative action groups to meet

    Updated Feb 1, 2023

    OCEANSIDE – North County San Diego Republican Assembly or NCSDRA is hosting a meeting, Monday, Feb. 6, 6 p.m., at Grace Church, 1602 S. El Camino Real in Oceanside. All are invited to join converging conservative action groups planning to save America’s freedoms. The event includes free pizza and drinks. R.S.V.P. to Susan, 760-672-1954. Submitted by Fallbrook members of North County San Diego Republican Assembly....

  • Writers Read at Fallbrook Library features historic true crime story

    Updated Feb 1, 2023

    FALLBROOK – Writers Read at Fallbrook Library, a free monthly event, will feature San Diego author James Stewart and his story of an unsolved 1923 murder, "Mystery at the Blue Sea Cottage: A True Story of Murder in San Diego's Jazz Age." The reading is Friday, Feb. 10, from 5:30-7 p.m., in the library's community room. Community members are invited to share their original poetry and prose from 5:30-6 p.m. The featured author presentation is from 6:00 to 7:00, and "Mystery a...

  • Does size matter? Should I buy a big house or a small house?

    Updated Feb 1, 2023

    FALLBROOK – Not sure what size of home is the right one for you? We share the pros and cons of having a big house or a small house. Now, the size of a home depends on how you define it or relative to your current living situation. When we talk about small houses, we’re not talking about tiny homes. A big house could be one or two bedrooms more than your current home or have a pool or backyard – features your current residence does not have. Pros of a small home Lower monthly bills Smaller square footage also means being...

  • BUSD to consider land exchange at Feb. 15 meeting

    Updated Feb 1, 2023

    Joe Naiman Village News Reporter Part of the land where the planned Citro development is located is in the K-12 Bonsall Unified School District while part of the land is within the boundaries of the Fallbrook Union Elementary School District and the Fallbrook Union High School District. The three districts are working together to modify the boundaries, which would place various neighborhoods in the same district, and the Feb. 15 BUSD meeting is expected to include BUSD board approval of the territory exchange. The Jan. 18 BUS...

  • Review of all things Real Estate

    Bob Hillery, CR Properties|Updated Feb 1, 2023

    I read the article below and I’m not surprised given the level of “craziness” in the real estate market the last 2 ½ years. Buyers were in a frenzy to purchase homes and were willing to remove their contingencies (protections) with the submission of their offers. Once the offers were accepted (always above list price and in competition with multiple other offers) buyers were happy that they “won.” Buyers made their purchase decisions based on their own assumption...

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