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Articles from the May 30, 2024 edition


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  • South Stage Coach and Calavo will be single lanes June 6 and 7

    Updated Jun 18, 2024

    SAN DIEGO – San Diego Gas & Electric is advising residents that South Stage Coach Lane and Calavo Road will be reduced to a single lane between the hours of 8 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. Thursday, June 6 and Friday, June 7. Traffic control will be in place to assist drivers through the work area. The lane closures are necessary for crews to safely install new overhead power lines. The work is part of SDG&E’s efforts to help reduce the risk of wildfires by replacing wood power poles with taller, fire-resistant steel pol... Full story

  • Ramon "Ray" Avila

    Updated Jun 5, 2024

    Ramon "Ray" Avila, also known as "Bones," age 75, was a cherished husband, father, grandfather, brother, and a Vietnam veteran. A life well-lived, he passed away peacefully, leaving behind a legacy filled with love, commitment, and exploration. Ray graduated from Fallbrook High, class of 1966, then served his country with honor as a fuel truck driver during the Vietnam War. His next chapter led him to Maui, and two college degrees before returning to Fallbrook to build custom... Full story

  • SDG&E work continues along South Mission Road, June 1

    Updated May 31, 2024

    FALLBROOK – San Diego Gas & Electric advises that Winter Haven Road and Havencrest Drive will be reduced to a single lane between the hours of 8 a.m. and 5:30 p.m., June 1. Traffic control will be in place to assist drivers through the work area. The lane closures are necessary for crews to safely install new overhead power lines. The work is part of SDG&E’s efforts to help reduce the risk of wildfires by replacing wood power poles with taller, fire-resistant steel poles. Submitted by San Diego Gas & Elect... Full story

  • CHOP program has been influential

    Brianna Trujillo, Special to the Village News|Updated May 30, 2024

    I am from the Pala Band of Mission Indians. I am a junior at Temecula Valley High School and I'm graduating this year, a full year early, to be one step closer to my goal of being a veterinarian. I had the privilege of joining the CHOP program hosted by the Pala Youth Empowerment Initiative, Pala Band of Mission Indians, and Fallbrook Food Pantry in February of 2024. Going into the program, I knew little to no information about cooking but I went in ready to learn it all....

  • My culinary journey leads to a career

    Arianna Gastelum, Special to the Village News|Updated May 30, 2024

    My passion and my journey in culinary have blossomed over the past year. I was able to take my first Introduction to Culinary class junior year. This year I was lucky enough to take two culinary classes, advanced culinary and advanced baking. Through those classes I have gained many skills that I was able to practice at school, home, and at work. My culinary classes quickly became my favorite classes and what I looked forward to the most throughout the school day. Not only for...

  • My culinary journey has just begun

    Maximiliano Bamford, Special to the Village News|Updated May 30, 2024

    It's an honor to be a part of this chefs dueling competition. I'm a part of the advanced culinary class at Fallbrook High School and for many years I have been obsessed with cooking. I haven't fully figured out what to do after high school, but my aspirations are to either go to a community college or go to a culinary school to improve and share my skills with the world. If I were to go to a culinary school, I would love to share the food ideas I have learned over my years of...

  • My culinary journey in the kitchen

    Madison Guerrettaz, Special to the Village News|Updated May 30, 2024

    I've been taking culinary classes for two years now. As a student, I've grown both inside and outside the kitchen, improving my skills and confidence significantly with the help of my culinary arts teacher, Mr. Cruz. Mr. Cruz has been integral in developing and fostering my love for cooking, but most of all baking. Through my classes at Fallbrook High School, I've been able to develop the skills I've needed to successfully navigate a kitchen both safely and efficiently and...

  • Foundation for Senior Care hosts 2024 Healthy Living Faire, June 8

    Updated May 30, 2024

    FALLBROOK – The Foundation for Senior Care is once again hosting the annual Healthy Living Faire scheduled for Saturday, June 8, from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. This year's Faire will take place alongside the Fallbrook Farmers Market, with vendors set up between Alvarado and Hawthorne streets. Sponsored by San Diego Gas and Electric, the 2024 Healthy Living Faire offers a fantastic opportunity to engage with health-focused businesses and organizations. Attendees can explore a wide r...

  • Fallbrook Villa Girls' Soccer Team Triumphs at SoCal Elite Lake Elsinore Cup

    Updated May 30, 2024

    FALLBROOK-The 2011 Girls Fallbrook Villa soccer team celebrated a remarkable victory this past weekend, clinching the championship at the SoCal Elite Lake Elsinore Cup. The two-day tournament, filled with fierce competition, concluded with the Fallbrook girls showcasing their exceptional skills and team spirit. Coach Penaloza said, "Despite facing challenges in their second game of the tournament, the team remained undeterred. Entering the field on Sunday afternoon for the...

  • Wilson, Skaja/Kendall, Mathewson/Manion play in CIF tournament

    Joe Naiman, Village News Reporter|Updated May 30, 2024

    Fallbrook High School senior Anthony Wilson, the doubles tandem of junior Connor Skaja and sophomore Micah Kendall and doubles partners sophomore Billy Mathewson and freshman Casey Manion competed at the CIF individual tournament Monday, April 29, through Saturday, May 4, at the Balboa Tennis Club in San Diego. All three Fallbrook entries were defeated in the first round. Wilson played his singles match April 29, and the two doubles teams competed Tuesday, April 30. Fallbrook was in the Valley League for 2024. All...

  • Legionnaires reach CIF boys volleyball semifinals

    Joe Naiman, Village News Reporter|Updated May 30, 2024

    The first-ever CIF playoffs for Bonsall High School’s boys volleyball team lasted until the Division V-AA semifinals. The Legionnaires were seeded third among Division V-AA teams and had a first-round bye. Bonsall’s first-ever playoff match was a 25-15, 25-21, 9-25 and 29-27 victory over San Diego Academy. Victory Christian, which was seeded second, won a 25-10, 25-9, 25-27 and 25-11 semifinal match against the Legionnaires. “It was just an exciting opportunity. We were proud to make history for Bonsall,” Bonsall coach J...

  • SHERIFF'S LOG

    Updated May 30, 2024

    NOTE: While these reports have been taken straight from the Sheriff's Office, individuals are innocent until proven guilty. These addresses reveal the block number, not an exact location. May 13 3600 blk Lake Park Rd. Follow up investigation 900 blk Alturas Rd. Take vehicle without owner's consent/vehicle theft 1100 blk S. Vine St. Arrest - Criminal threats - Threaten crime with intent to terrorize May 14 1600 blk Pala Lake Dr. Arrest - Subject stop - Possess narcotic controlled substance, possess controlled substance... Full story

  • San Diego Weekly Gas Price Update

    Updated May 30, 2024

    DALLAS – Average gasoline prices in San Diego have fallen 9.9 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $5.03/g today, according to GasBuddy's survey of 784 stations in San Diego. Prices in San Diego are 26.2 cents per gallon lower than a month ago and stand 23.2 cents per gallon higher than a year ago. The national average price of diesel has fallen 2.9 cents in the last week and stands at $3.82 per gallon. According to GasBuddy price reports, the cheapest station in San Diego was priced at $4.56/g yesterday while the m...

  • Mountain lion with jaw fracture returns to wild

    Updated May 30, 2024

    RAMONA – A mountain lion is back in the wild in Central California after spending two months at San Diego Humane Society’s Ramona Wildlife Center. The adult male was released by the California Department of Fish and Wildlife Wednesday, May 1, in rural San Luis Obispo County, where he was initially found suffering injuries consistent with being hit by a car. Before release, he was fitted with a GPS collar to monitor his movements. The mountain lion was first brought to the Ramona Wildlife Center by CDFW March 4, after he had...

  • San Diego County supervisors expand open space near Mount Olympus County Preserve

    Shauni Lyles, San Diego County Communications|Updated May 30, 2024

    San Diego County took steps Wednesday, May 22, to buy more land within the Pala-Pauma community for open space and species protection. The county Board of Supervisors approved spending $1.2 million to buy 222 acres adjacent to the existing Mount Olympus County Preserve. The additional acres expand the Mount Olympus County Preserve to more than 1,400 acres, reducing greenhouse gas emissions to support the county’s Climate Action Plan. County Parks department officials said the land fits into the county’s Multiple Species Con...

  • Higher gas prices are coming

    Assemblymember Marie Waldron, Special to Village News|Updated May 30, 2024

    California’s gas taxes are the highest in the nation, and they are set to go even higher. Most of you probably know that we have yearly, built in gas tax increases, and they are scheduled to go up by another two cents per gallon Monday, July 1. But many may not know that the California Air Resources Board plans to increase gas prices by up to 47 cents a gallon next year, and up to 52 cents in 2026. A hearing on the scheduled increases was scheduled for March, but was p... Full story

  • It's the market, not government, that sets prices

    Updated May 30, 2024

    Before I start, I want to say “kudos” to our Assemblywoman Marie Waldron for her always clear and concise reportage of what’s happening in Sacramento. But for Superintendent Desmond, not so much. He says we have “relentless inflation”. The fact is, inflation has been relenting for the past two years. In 2022, it peaked at 8.5 percent, but was down to 5.0 percent in 2023, and 3.4 percent in April 2024 (latest report). And the Fed (Federal Reserve) has shown that it has no intention of relenting in its effort to lower the... Full story

  • Two great events - two great causes! Fallbrook version

    Julie Reeder, Publisher|Updated May 30, 2024

    If you missed the Fallbrook Vintage Car Show in downtown Fallbrook last Sunday, it was great. The nonprofit club brought it back into Fallbrook and took a chance holding it downtown, and it seemed like a winner to me! I was told by George Archibald, who has organized Chamber festivals and parades in the past, that he thought there were 50,000 people there. It wasn’t as crowded as the Avocado Festival, with an estimated 100,000 people, but there were more than the Christmas P... Full story

  • Upcoming budget

    Supervisor Jim Desmond, 5th District|Updated May 30, 2024

    Over the coming weeks, the County of San Diego will actively seek community input, deliberate, make adjustments, and ultimately adopt the 2024-2025 budget. This is one of the most important times of the year because it is crucial that we spend taxpayer dollars effectively while maintaining a healthy financial state through strong operating reserves. I firmly believe that this money belongs to the community, not the government, and it must be used wisely to improve the lives... Full story

  • Worker of the Week: Mason Mathieu joins The Jewelry Connection

    Updated May 30, 2024

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  • BUSD approves bargaining agreement with classified employees

    Joe Naiman, Village News Reporter|Updated May 30, 2024

    The Bonsall Unified School District approved a collective bargaining agreement with the district's classified employees. A 5-0 BUSD board vote March 14 approved the agreement between the school district and the California School Employees Association chapter for Bonsall. The new agreement includes an additional 2 percent salary increase and also amends sections on new member orientation, paraprofessional compensation, summer assistance, and unused medical benefits. “We appreciate their contributions each and every day. T...

  • Apostille Pop-Up Shop serves more than 650 in two days

    Updated May 30, 2024

    SAN DIEGO – San Diego County Assessor/Recorder/County Clerk Jordan Marks hosted the first ever California Secretary of State Apostille Pop-Up Shop event in San Diego on May 13 and 14 at his downtown waterfront office. This service offered by the California Secretary of State office helped over 650 San Diegans avoid the costly time and money of traveling to Sacramento or Los Angeles for the apostille services. Currently, the California Secretary of State provides apostille services only at offices in Sacramento and Los A...

  • FWC to welcome Faith San Severino and her therapy horse Peabody

    Updated May 30, 2024

    FALLBROOK – Fallbrook Women's Connection invites all to attend brunch in the ballroom of the Beverly Mansion at Grand Tradition Estates & Gardens, Friday, June 21, from 10 a.m. to noon. The doors open at 9:15 a.m. for shopping. Author Faith San Severino will tell a fun, fictional tale based on the true story of her rescue and training of a therapy animal that has served millions, Peabody the Mini Horse. San Severino, an author and horse trainer, was born and raised in V... Full story

  • Republican Women of CA – Fallbrook to hear from Turning Point USA representative

    Updated May 30, 2024

    FALLBROOK – Republican Women of CA – Fallbrook will hear from guest speaker Sean Fredrickson from Turning Point USA at the Friday, June 14, meeting. The community is welcome to attend the Flag Day meeting from 10 a.m. to noon at the Historic Mission Theater, 231 North Main Avenue, in Fallbrook. In addition, the group’s 2024 scholarship winner will read her winning essay, and the previous scholarship winner, Chiara Curnon, who just graduated from college, will talk about her college experience. Since Assemblymember Marie... Full story

  • Fallbrook schools to provide free Summer Food Service Program

    Updated May 30, 2024

    FALLBROOK – The Fallbrook Union Elementary School District’s Child Nutrition Services announced its participation in the federally funded Summer Food Service Program. Under the SFSP, nutritious meals are provided free of charge to children 18 years and under. Meals must be eaten on campus, first come first serve. The locations include: • Boys & Girls Club, 445 E. Ivy Street, in Fallbrook; from June 3 to Aug. 2; breakfast at 7:30-8:30 a.m.; lunch at noon to 1 p.m.*** • La Paloma School Cafeteria, 300 Heald Lane, in Fallbro... Full story

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