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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Julie Reeder and Will Fritz Village News interviewed Ammar Campa-Najjar, one of the candidates for the 50th Congressional District, Friday, Jan. 31. Campa-Najjar, a Democrat, previously ran against former Rep. Duncan D. Hunter in 2018 before Hunter pleaded guilty to a federal corruption charge and resigned from his seat. For anyone who's not familiar with you, give us a snapshot of who you are, a little bit of background and why you're running. I'm the fella that ran last cycl...
FALLBROOK – Fallbrook VFW Post 1924 will be hosting an intimate and formal Valentines Dinner at the Post on Valentine’s Day. The meal includes filet mignon, seafood medley, asparagus, salad and dessert. Tickets are pre-sold only for $25 per person and can be bought at the VFW Canteen, 1175, Old Stage Road. For more information, call (769) 728-8784. Submitted by Fallbrook VFW Post 1924....
FALLBROOK – Writers Read at Fallbrook Library, a free monthly author series with open mic, will host Anthony Award-winning author Matt Coyle, Tuesday, Feb. 11. The reading begins with open mic at 6 p.m., followed by the author presentation and book signing, from 6:45 to 7:45 p.m. in the library's community room. Coyle will read from and discuss his sixth book, "Lost Tomorrows," in the bestselling Rick Cahill crime novel series. Coyle said he knew he wanted to be a crime writer...
Wendy Hammarstrom "Man did not weave the web of life, he is merely a strand in it, such that whatever he does to the web, he does to himself," according to Chief Seattle, Duwamish. Growing up in Lehigh Valley, Pennsylvania, I was surrounded by the not too distant past of the original inhabitants of our countryside. My friends and I held great respect for the previous keepers of the land, the peaceful Lenapes, as we explored the local hillsides, streams and jasper quarry. After several years in Southern California, I began to...
There is a growing body of research showing that the dietary choices people make each day affect not only their physical bodies – yes, that beer belly didn’t just happen by itself – but can also play an important role in their mental health. Most parents have probably observed what foods high in sugar sometimes do to their children. And while studies have failed to find a definitive link between sugar and hyperactivity, most mothers will tell you that their child seems more excited and active after eating a sugary snack...
It’s a common problem many people encounter as they age – they forget more things and it seems to happen more frequently. It can be a frustrating experience, and even a frightening one as they worry that serious issues of dementia are just around the corner. While researchers are only beginning to understand exactly why the brain seem to be more prone to memory issues as people get older, researchers have, however, begun to make real progress in finding ways to help fight memory problems as people age. And the latest advice i...
MURRIETA – Solar has become affordable for many homeowners. With no money down and a 12-year solar loan, homeowners can own a solar system for loan payments typically less than their monthly pre-solar electric bill, according to New Day Solar, a family owned solar installation company in Murrieta. The solar panels and inverters installed by New Day Solar include a 25-year manufacturer warranty. The solar company said there is still a 26% federal tax credit available. New D...
The Fallbrook Public Utility District has amended its design contract for the Santa Margarita River Conjunctive Use Project so that the groundwater treatment plant can also remove per and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) contaminants from the treated water. A 5-0 FPUD board vote Jan. 27 approved an amendment to the design contract with Infrastructure Engineering Corporation which will provide IEC with an additional $771,143 and which will provide FPUD with treatment process selection, design services, and construction...
The San Diego County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously Thursday, Jan. 29, to reduce greenhouse gases in the county by keeping a lot more construction debris from unincorporated communities out of local landfills. The vote would change the county's ordinances related to diverting construction and demolition materials and supports the county's Climate Action Plan and its Strategic Plan to Reduce Waste. The ordinance changes would keep more organic waste like wood and...
Shared property is something that often comes up as a point of friction at some point in our lives. Many of us probably can remember an argument with a sibling caused by a shared toy or something similar while growing up and, much as we might expect people to be more mature about things as we and they age, that’s often not how it works – in many cases, people don’t grow up, they just grow older. Stuart Doblin says he has a tenant who has been living in his garage who first caused tension with his wife, then stopped paying ren...
Opening night at New Village Arts Theatre in Carlsbad ended in a roar. The musical, "Murder for Two," is a fast-paced whodunit performed by a versatile, wacky duo playing 13 different characters. In 90 minutes of rapid-fire changes, co-stars JD Dumas and Tony Houck deliver snappy tunes both at and around the piano. They never miss a beat either singing or sharing the 88. The song "Protocol Says" outlines how to conduct a murder investigation for officer Marcus Moscowicz...
FALLBROOK – The Fallbrook Library will host many free events in February including concerts and book discussions as well as teen and tween events. Saturdays, Feb. 8, 15, 22 and 29, at 3 p.m. – Tween Takeover: Feb. 8 – Marbled Valentine’s Day cards; Feb. 15 – Art DIY “The Scream;” Feb. 22 – Just Dance; Feb. 29 – Glass Etching. For ages 9 to 14. Tweens can sign up at the library’s front desk. Monday, Feb. 10, from 1-2:30 p.m. – The Insight Book Club will meet to discuss “On Fire: the (burning) case for a green new deal” by Na...
FALLBROOK – The Fallbrook Art Association announced that Nancy Seiler, a representative of Golden Products, will be the guest artist for the Feb. 15 meeting at the Fallbrook Woman's Club, 238 W. Mission Road, in Fallbrook. Si Osgrove will do the critique session starting at 9:15 a.m. for one piece for each attendee, followed by a short business meeting. Seiler has a two-hour presentation during which she will talk about and demonstrate some unique properties of various G...
FALLBROOK – National Charity League Ticktocker daughters are caring for Fallbrook's downtown Community Forest. The Perko family is giving up their year of commitment as both girls, Gabriella and Leila Perko, are moving on to their future, broadening their education. Gabriella Perko is a graduating senior and is awaiting responses from her university applications. She has earned 1,710 community service hours with her six-year involvement in the NCL Inc. Leila Perko, a j...
FALLBROOK – The Art of the Avocado Competition, part of Fallbrook’s annual Avocado Festival, is now calling for entries thanks to the continuing generous sponsorship of Fallbrook Propane Gas Company. This year is its 15th anniversary. Any artistic medium may be submitted – the only restriction is that an “avocado” must be easily identifiable in all pieces. Three categories: two-dimensional and three-dimensional cash prizes awarded in each: first place – $300, second plac...
BOSTON – Amanda Smith, a native of Fallbrook, has been named to the Emerson College dean’s list for the fall 2019 semester. Smith is studying writing, literature and publishing and is a member of the class of 2022. The requirement to make Emerson’s dean’s list is a GPA of 3.7 or higher. The college has 3,780 undergraduates and 670 graduate students from across the United States and 50 countries. Emerson is known for its experiential learning programs in Los Angeles, Washington, the Netherlands, London, China and the Czech R...
BETHLEHEM, Penn. – Dean’s list status, which is awarded to students who earned a scholastic average of 3.6 or better while carrying at least 12 hours of regularly graded courses, has been granted to James Johnson of Fallbrook for the fall 2019 semester at Lehigh University. For more than 150 years, Lehigh University has combined outstanding academic and learning opportunities with leadership in fostering innovative research. The institution is among the nation's most selective, highly ranked private research uni...
As parents we may often ignore what is probably the most important influence in our teenager’s life -- peer pressure. While parental opinions may be given some consideration, if only because of the consequences of ignoring them, it’s more often the comments and actions of peers that help many teens decide virtually everything from hairstyles to clothing choices to academic efforts. Peer pressure can be a good thing, encouraging participation in sports, religious activities and working for good grades. But peer pressure can...
FALLBROOK – Silvergate Fallbrook announced the community has been selected as one of the 2020 "Best of Assisted Living" award winners on www.SeniorAdvisor.com, the nation's largest online ratings and reviews site for senior care and services. Based on more than 240,000 trusted and published online reviews written by seniors and their families last year, SeniorAdvisor.com's "Best of 2020" Award winners represent the top tier of outstanding providers of senior care and s...
HEMPSTEAD, N.Y. – Donia Firooz of Fallbrook excelled during the fall 2019 semester, achieving a GPA of at least 3.5 to earn recognition on Hofstra University’s dean’s list. Hofstra University is a nationally ranked and recognized private university in Hempstead, New York, that is the only school to ever host three consecutive presidential debates in 2008, 2012 and 2016. Students can choose from more than 160 undergraduate program options and 165 graduate program options in the liberal arts and sciences, education, healt...
SAN DIEGO – San Diego Gas and Electric’s mission is to improve lives and communities by building the cleanest, safest and most reliable energy infrastructure company in America. Building the specialized and highly skilled workforce needed to advance our mission requires forward-looking investments in people. SDG&E and the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 465 are pleased to announce a joint plan for new multiyear hiring, training and apprenticeship programs. Over the next three years, SDG&E plans to hire n...
The Registrar of Voters office is in the midst of sending out over 1.8 million sample ballot and voter information pamphlets to San Diego County’s registered voters for the March 3 presidential primary election. All the pamphlets should be in voters’ hands by Feb. 3. When voters receive theirs, they should check the back for their party registration. The party status will affect which presidential primary candidate they can vote for. The Registrar urged voters to review each political party’s rules if they plan to vote for p...
The Rainbow Municipal Water District awarded M-Rae Engineering, Inc., the district's construction contract for work on pressure reducing stations at four locations. LMThe district board voted 4-0. Jan. 28, with Helene Brazier absent, to award the Descanso company a contract for $265,826. The work will include the installation of three pre-manufactured pressure reducing stations provided by the district, connecting those stations into existing pipelines, and abandoning three existing pressure reducing station vaults. "We...
FALLBROOK – The Fallbrook High School varsity baseball team will play at Petco Park, Saturday, April 18, at 4 p.m. The Warriors will play against the Ramona High School Bulldogs. Tickets are $20 and include a ticket to a Padres game plus parking in the Lexus lot for $5. Tickets must be purchased by Friday, Feb. 14. Checks made out to FUHS Baseball Boosters can be given to Jessica Knox at (760) 586-8244 or Lisa Dudley at (760) 505-2292. Ticket money can also be paid through Venmo to Jessica-Knox-6. Submitted by FUHS B...
OCEANSIDE – A group of school nurses in Vista wants to make area parents aware of a unique opportunity regarding their child’s health. Approximately one out of every 300 young people is at risk of sudden cardiac arrest due to having an undetected heart abnormality. Often there are no symptoms and tragically, San Diego County alone loses at least 12 youth every year due to sudden cardiac arrest. It is the No. 1 killer of student-athletes and a leading cause of death on school campuses. It is also largely preventable. The nur...
