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
Sorted by date Results 1 - 25 of 41
SACRAMENTO – Franchise Tax Board (FTB) chair Betty T. Yee is reminding taxpayers that FTB offers a variety of free services online, from electronic filing to requesting a payment plan. "Tax season can be a stressful time,” said State Controller and FTB Chair Yee. "FTB offers an array of online services to make the process of filing a state income tax return as easy as possible." The tax agency recently launched an enhanced version of its MyFTB service. More than 125,000 taxpayers and tax professionals have signed up sin...
In 2002, North County Fire Protection District (NCFPD) was part of a North Zone automatic aid agreement which called for the sharing of fire department resources but did not include paramedic ambulances. Subsequent NCFPD agreements for dropped ambulance service boundaries have included an automatic aid agreement with the Vista, Oceanside, and Carlsbad fire departments and the Pala, Valley Center, and Deer Springs fire departments which contract with Mercy Medical Transport for ambulance services. A new and more comprehensive...
Fallbrook Union High School (FUHS) is working hard to provide the highest quality education possible for its students, and the hard work is being noticed statewide. Recently, Fallbrook High’s CTE restaurant and hospitality careers instructor Larry Koch was honored by the California Association for Career & Technical Education (ACTE) as the ACTE Teacher of the Year. Koch received the ACTE Teacher of the Year award for providing an outstanding career and technical program. He i...
Interested seniors are invited to a coffee meeting on Feb. 26 The seniors that give their time to the Fallbrook Sheriff's Substation Volunteer Patrol are a diverse, talented, and interesting group – with one distinct thing in common – they all enjoy helping the community in a positive, tangible way. "I had thought about joining the patrol, but thought maybe being in my 70s was a bit old for it; then I found out it's not too old to get involved in this," said Delos Eyer Sr....
FALLBROOK – The Kiwanis Club of Fallbrook will hold its seventh annual "A Night to Shine" fundraiser on Sunday, Feb. 28, beginning at 4:30 p.m. at the Grand Tradition. This year’s theme will celebrate 'Star Wars.' Guests will begin the evening by walking the red carpet to appetizers and a champagne toast. Throughout the evening, they can bid on silent auction and raffle items while watching a live, televised broadcast of the Oscars®. Guests can win prizes for movie triv...
SAN DIEGO COUNTY – Sheriff Bill Gore has announced the launch of an estimated 90-day trial period for body-worn cameras (BWCs). Three companies (WatchGuard Video, TASER International and Vievu) will be involved, each with a 30-day in-field trial phase. The pilot program was launched on Friday, Feb. 5 and the first testing cycle will include a system from the company WatchGuard Video. In August 2014, the Sheriff's Department established a BWC Committee to explore the suitability and feasibility of BWCs. Research included c...
FALLBROOK – Fallbrook's 2016 Community Read book and author has been announced. Hector Tobar, Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and author of 'Deep Down Dark: The Untold Stories of the 33 Men Buried in a Chilean Mine, and the Miracle That Set Them Free,' will be coming to Fallbrook on Saturday, May 14, for a luncheon and presentation. Tobar will recount the many quandaries that beset the men as well as their families as he discusses the research and writing of this amazing t...
FALLBROOK – The Fallbrook Woman's Club (FWC) is raising funds for a renovation project. The "surrey with the fringe on top" – actually, a side-loading carriage, circa 1876 – sitting in front of the FWC clubhouse at 238 W Mission Road is in need of restoration. The pioneer Heald family donated the carriage to the club shortly after the FWC purchased the clubhouse in 1951. It has been seen by many motorists as they drive by and has been visited by schoolchildren for these many...
FALLBROOK – The Fallbrook Camera Club has announced its new club officers for 2016. The president will be Mike Reardon, first vice president Neil Lakata, second vice president Lin Craft and Judy Jobe, third vice president Shirley Poole, secretary Christel Lakata, treasurer Sandy Schiefer, publicity Mike Reardon, refreshments Shirley Binn, and greeter June Shoup. In addition, Lin Craft, Curt Hawkins, and Shirley Poole will be heading the competition groups. The Camera Club meets two Mondays each month at 7 p.m. at S...
Taylor Martin of Oasis High School and Madison Britton, Jordann Heimback, and Maggie Schmutz of Fallbrook Union High School were lauded as the February Students of the Month for the Fallbrook Union High School District (FUHSD) at a commemorative breakfast event held Feb. 4 at the Fallbrook Community Center. Honorees and guests were welcomed to the event by emcee Greg Coppock, who told the students, "This is a big deal today; we are honoring four of you out of over 2,000 studen...
FALLBROOK – The Fallbrook Food Pantry is pleased to announce the upcoming 2016 Interfaith Food Drive, which was last held in 2013 and was a huge success. The most needed items are non-perishables, such as canned meats, canned soups, canned or dried fruits, canned vegetables, dried beans, rice, peanut butter, powdered or canned milk, oats, cereals, packaged nuts and seeds, and dry pasta. All donations can be dropped off at local churches, local fire stations, Major Market, A...
Signs can be considered affirmative indicators of one's traits and many are recognized as what it takes to be a successful individual. It is common to read about "The 3 Signs of Success," "The 5 Signs of Commitment," or the "The 7 Signs of a Philanthropist." But what about when those signs add up to over a half million? That remarkable example exists in the Fallbrook/Bonsall community. The affiliates of Coldwell Banker Village Properties, led by Chris and Lisa Hasvold, have...
"I want to make sure customers eat with the eyes first." -Leone D’Arcangelo It is not an accident or luck that Fresco Grill & Wine Bar in Bonsall has been a popular spot for over eight years. This elegant restaurant has enjoyed success because the proprietor, Leone D’Arcangelo, has an innate talent for creating culinary masterpieces – the dishes not only have a marvelous flavor, but the presentation is exquisite. He is also a hands-on owner – making sure that the diners...
On Jan. 15, Bonsall High School 10th graders hosted an event marking the end of a two-month project. The Sophomore World Studies class partnered with the non-profit organization Ecolife to develop a solution to a real-world problem. Ecolife is currently trying to build stoves for the an indigenous group in Uganda, the Batwa. The Batwa need a method of cooking and source of light that is safer and healthier than the three stone fires they use. The foundation approached the stud...
FALLBROOK – On Jan. 30, some of Ashley Scibilia’s Television Video Production students from Fallbrook High School's CTE Program competed in the Skills USA California Regional’s competition. Coming in second place, Alex Holdo, Xavier Genus, Warner Throop, and Alec Overman won silver medals in the Broadcast News Production category and will go on to compete in the California State competition in San Diego in March. These students also help do the news broadcast for Fallb...
FALLBROOK – Seasoned Fallbrook businesswoman Laurie Criscenti, owner of A Stones Throw Fine Jewelry & Gifts on Main Ave. will be taking her popular business and immense talent back to its highly personal roots – serving her customers one-on-one without the need of a storefront. "I lived a dream in 1985 and started the business; eventually opening the current store 18 years ago," explained Criscenti, who reflected on the many wonderful clients who have become treasured friends and loyal customers. "Each and every one of my cus...
Sandra Shrader Special to the Village News Integrity is integral for CR Properties Real Estate Services. And that quality of being honest and fair and adhering to a code of principled ethics is what owner Bob Hillery attributes to his real estate company’s growing success. "Acting with integrity is the most important choice a person can make in this life," said Hillery, who served as a fighter pilot and officer in the Marine Corps for 30 years, retiring in 2004 as a Colonel b...
Donald E. Williams Jr. was born March 11, 1950 in Tinseltown, Indiana. His mother passed away when Don was only 17 and then he joined the Army and served in Vietnam. Once he left the Army, he packed up and moved to California. Don called Fallbrook, Calif. his home for over 40 years. He made many, many good friends that he called his “family.” He worked for years at Happy Jug liquor and helped cooked for himself and many others. He was an auto mechanic and talented at fixing anything. He was a very hands-on man and loved worki...
Veneda Rae Gardner passed away at her home in Fallbrook, Calif. on Monday, January 4, 2016 at the age of 79. Veneda was predeceased by her husband, Hubert Gardner; her sister, Hazel Anderson; and her brother, Charles Brown. She is survived by her daughter, Candice Hale; her sisters, Joyce Brown and Ruth Backulich; her grandchildren, Alex Hale and Ashley Copeland, and many other family and friends. Veneda was born March 17, 1936 in Detroit, Mich. to Enos and Rae Brown. She...
Phyllis Everson Buzza passed away on Dec. 1, 2015 at the age of 89, due to cardiac arrest, while struggling with Advanced Alzheimer's Disease. She was born and raised in Los Angeles, graduated from high school and L.A. City College making many friends along the way. She married her high school sweetheart Rus after WWII in 1946 and later had three sons, Gary, Dale, and Paul. Soon they moved to Pasadena, living there for 18 years. However, by 1969, the family decided to move to...
Sharon Ann Self (née Combs) passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 4, 2016, after a lingering illness. A devoted daughter, wife, mother and sister, Sharon left this world surrounded by her family who loves her dearly. The oldest child of Paul and Shirley Combs, Sharon was born on April 20, 1948 in Long Beach, Calif. While growing up in Long Beach, Sharon excelled academically and also worked hard to develop her talent as a pianist. She had a lovely alto voice and...
Howard Earle Straight, 85, went peacefully to be with the Lord on Sunday, Feb. 7. Mildred, his beloved wife of 59 years, was at his side. He was born on April 23, 1930 in Colorado Springs, Colo. After serving in the Marine Corps Engineers, Earle fulfilled his dream of being an airline pilot, and retired from Delta Airlines in 1990. He and Mildred were active in the Fallbrook Reche Club, members of Living Waters Christian Fellowship, and Fallbrook avocado ranchers since 1978....
The Fallbrook Public Utility District has a comprehensive asset management program to reduce catastrophic leaks and pipeline bursts and to maintain the integrity of FPUD's buried infrastructure. That includes a Pipeline and Valve Replacement Program to replace key valves. "It significantly reduces the valve failure rate, especially when we're trying to isolate the system during pipeline breaks," FPUD general manager Brian Brady said of the Pipeline and Valve Replacement Program. For both financial reasons and the need to...
SACRAMENTO – Beginning immediately, income-eligible Californians shopping for low-cost auto insurance can apply online for the state-sponsored California Low Cost Automobile Insurance Program. "Many Californians are working more than one job, or juggle family responsibilities that make it hard to visit the office of an insurance agent or broker," said Insurance Commissioner Dave Jones. "In addition to visiting an agent or broker to apply, Californians can now apply online at mylowcostauto.com." Consumers who successfully c...
FALLBROOK – Anne Richter, Live Oak Dog Park committee member, recently met with realtors Donna Shanahan and Tess Hansford at the Live Oak Dog Park to accept a check from Coldwell Banker Village Properties and welcome them as a major sponsor of Bark in the Park. Hansford said Coldwell Banker Village Properties has a community support fund into which all agents contribute. “It is a wonderful way to support the different requests we receive for donations for many events thr...
