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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Nathalie Taylor Special to the Village News This story was originally published on June 8, 2023. Machete-fresh or Flamin' Hot? These are just two of the food choices that guests have at the 2023 San Diego County Fair! "Get Out There" is the theme this year, and the food line-up is sure to inspire guests to get out there and eat their way through the fair. Naked Shrimp is back! The stellar pineapple and shrimp dish that was such a hit last year will be available at Chicken Char...
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Joe Naiman Village News Reporter The County of San Diego has updated the fire mitigation fees developers pay to fire protection districts. A 3-0 San Diego County Board of Supervisors vote May 2, with Nathan Fletcher and Terra Lawson-Remer not present, approved the first reading and introduction of the ordinance and also approved the Fire Mitigation Fee Update Nexus Study. A 4-0 Board of Supervisors vote May 23, with one vacancy, approved the second reading and adoption and found the action categorically exempt from California...
Frank Brines ARS Master Rosarian It's been a wetter than "normal" winter, but there's a better than even chance that the developing El Niño will bring warmer than average temperatures to Southern California. So, as always, gardeners must be watchful and learn how to efficiently manage the amount of water they apply in their gardens. With summer and the warmer temperatures to come it will help diminish heat damage and stress to the plants. The strategies I will discuss here...
SAN DIEGO – While we're in the middle of May, gray hotter days are just around the corner. San Diego Humane Society is sharing important reminders for pet owners about how to keep their animals safe when it is hot outside. Too often the organization witnesses animals who are without shelter from the sun, exercised too hard in the heat, or left in cars that can become fatally hot in minutes. In 2022 alone, San Diego Humane Society's Humane Law Enforcement responded to more t...
The results of a Memorial Day Cleanup along State Route 76 by the Support Bonsall & Fallbrook Team sits on the side of the road ready for pickup, Sunday, May 28. Village News/Joe Beyer photo...
Joe Naiman Village News Reporter North County Fire Protection District staff will be working with the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection on a lease agreement to house a CalFire dozer barn at NCFPD Station 3 in Rainbow. A 5-0 NCFPD board vote May 23 directed staff to explore the possibility of a dozer barn facility lease agreement. If such an agreement is reached at the staff level, it will be brought to the NCFPD board for approval. “We are in discussions,” said NCFPD Fire Chief Keith McReynolds. “Th...
Somewhere in my culinary experiences, I was taught “you can cook anything.” Add to that admonition was the caveat: how it tastes will tell you if you ever want to do that again! Thus, when I was given the opportunity to braise cucumbers, I did it and was pleasantly pleased with the result. The cucumbers must not be overcooked. Remove from the heat while still crisp-tender and you’ll likely enjoy a “new” veggie. It also is an unusual veggie to accompany delicate foods such as grilled fish and roasted chicken. Guests may seem a...
FALLBROOK – Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War Pittenger Camp 21 held their Memorial Day Ceremony at the Fallbrook Historical Society at Sgt. William Pittenger's home, May 27. After the ceremony, Pittenger Camp 21 honored the Fallbrook Historical Society with the Department of CA & Pacific Kirby R. Morgan Award. This award was given to the members of the Fallbrook Historical Society for their outstanding dedication to their work in establishing and preserving a Civil W...
FALLBROOK – Mary Perhacs will retire this month as Executive Director of Fallbrook Arts, Inc. During her 24 years of creative and artistic guidance, the Fallbrook Art Center has grown into hosting a variety of shows, reflecting a diversity of disciplines and sparks of uniqueness. Perhacs' reputation as an advocate for artists assured that the art center was recognized by national and international artists, such as those selected to be part of the recent 14th Annual S...
SAN DIEGO (CNS) - Authorities have publicly identified a 65-year-old Orange County man who was killed in a Memorial Day pileup allegedly caused by an intoxicated driver on SR 76 east of the I-15. Manh Nguyen of Fountain Valley was headed west on state Route 76 when an eastbound Toyota Camry veered into his path and struck his Lexus GS-350 near Magee Road shortly after 9 p.m. May 29, according to the San Diego County Medical Examiner's Office and California Highway Patrol. The collision led to subsequent crashes of two other...
FALLBROOK – Supervisor Jim Desmond invites residents to join him and the County of San Diego, the Sheriff's Department, North County Fire Protection, and the Office of Homeless Solutions as they discuss homelessness in Fallbrook, June 8, 5-6:30 p.m. at Fallbrook Library, 124 S. Mission Road. “This meeting is essential as we seek a collaborative approach to address this pressing issue. Your participation will be invaluable in finding practical solutions for our community,” said Desmond. If anyone has questions that they would...
TEMECULA – Temecula Valley Genealogical Society’s next meeting is on June 12. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. at the Ron H. Roberts Temecula Public Library on Paula Road. Guests are invited to the meeting program presented by professional genealogist, speaker, and author Pam Vestal entitled “How to Write Ancestral Stories Your Relatives Will Want to Read.” Her articles have appeared in the Association of Professional Genealogists Quarterly, FGS's Forum magazine, and the National Genealogical Society Magazine, and her lecture...
FALLBROOK – The Fallbrook Chorale has an upcoming concert entitled “Celebrate the Seasons” that will be held Saturday, June 17, 2 p.m. at SonRise Christian Fellowship, 463 S. Stage Coach Lane. Some of the songs they will be singing are “Peace Like a River,” “Singin' in the Rain,” a few Alleluias and Hallelujahs, some of “West Side Story,” “When the Saints Go Marching In,” and more. Tickets are available at Major Market, online at fallbrookchorale.org, or from any chorale member. Submitted by the Fallbrook Chorale....
Joe Naiman Village News Reporter The Valley League boys volleyball coaches placed Fallbrook High School senior Manava Pedro on the all-league first team, and seven of Fallbrook's players received all-league recognition. Rodrigo Lopez was a Valley League second team selection. Honorable mention accolades were given to Jacob Avila, Lucio Leal, Emiliano Lopez, Carlo Valenzuela, and Josh Robertson. "That's good considering we finished fourth in the league," Fallbrook coach Chip...
FALLBROOK – Diane Bishop played stellar golf for three weeks to win the title of Fallbrook Women Golfers Club Championship over two strong opponents, Denise McNeese and Janelle Lunsford. Susan Thomas played two great weeks of golf to beat her four opponents for the Senior Club Championship. They will be presented with their trophies and winnings at the FWG annual Red and Blue event on June 29. For more information on Fallbrook Women Golfers visit https://fa...
Joe Naiman Village News Reporter Jeff Gearhart won his Pure Stocks heat race Saturday, May 27, at Barona Speedway. The Fallbrook driver took the lead in turn two of the first lap and maintained the lead for the remainder of the eight-lap race. "I felt fast in the heat race," Gearhart said. Gearhart drives a 1999 Ford Crown Victoria. During the off-season Ramona driver Mike Pridgeon provided Gearhart with a new 351-cubic-inch Windsor motor. Gearhart finished second Saturday,...
SAN DIEGO COUNTY – The County of San Diego Planning & Development Services (PDS) Department has announced a series of public meetings for the purpose of providing essential information to residents, property owners, and community stakeholders regarding the 2023 Housing Zoning Ordinance Update (Update). The Update proposes to change the unincorporated county’s development regulations to align with State Housing Laws. The previously scheduled Update presentation at the May 3 Board of Supervisors hearing did not take place as...
Jane Kepley Special to the Village News Digital closings have been popular in recent years, especially as technology has evolved. They allow you to close on your loan from anywhere with a secure internet connection using only your computer or mobile device. And while this can be great for busy buyers or those purchasing from afar, digital closings aren’t right for everyone. Are you planning to buy a home soon? Here are some considerations for digital and in-person closings. What are the options for closing? You could have a t...
Presents: The end of the remodeling boom? By Melissa Dittmann Tracey A slowdown in renovation projects is settling in after a pandemic-fueled boom, but there are plenty of reasons why the pullback may not last long. During the pandemic, Americans became ultra-focused on upgrading their homes, taking on remodeling and DIY projects in record numbers. But as recession fears mount, more homeowners are putting on the brakes and showing less willingness to dole out large amounts of...
Joe Naiman Village News Reporter A May 24 San Diego County Board of Supervisors action will now allow the Statewide Community Infrastructure Program to fund community facilities districts. The supervisors’ 3-0 vote, with Terra Lawson-Remer not present and one vacant seat, adopted a resolution authorizing the county to participate in the expanded SCIP program. The Board of Supervisors members are also the board members of the San Diego County Flood Control District, and a 3-0 flood control district board vote authorized t...
FALLBROOK – The Good News Club, an after school program for La Paloma Elementary, celebrated the end of the school year, May 16, with a trophy presentation for Scriptures memorized, a five minute video recapping events of the year, and finished off with Little Caesar’s Pizza. The students added color to a large cross, pictured, by coming forward with sticky notes to represent their prayers. “These kids are the best and we are so proud of them,” said Colleen Sharp, club organizer. The club has been meeting in the Fallbro...
FALLBROOK – The Anderson family is proud to announce the graduation of their daughter, Anna Rose Anderson, from the Samueli School of Engineering at UCLA with honors on June 17. Anna Anderson is a Fallbrook local who graduated from Mission Vista High School with honors. She was the creator of a nonprofit organization called Portraits For Patients awarding funds to Rady's Children's Hospital San Diego. Anderson was a recipient of the distinguished Kyoto Symposium O...
Joe Naiman Village News Reporter The Bonsall Unified School District desires to have Spring Break the week prior to Easter, and the May 17 BUSD board meeting approved a correction in the 2023-24 school year calendar which changes next year’s Spring Break from the week after Easter to the week before Easter. The board’s 3-0 vote, with Larissa Anderson and Pascal Lapoirie absent, moves Spring Break from April 1-8 to March 25-April 1. Easter will fall on March 31 next year. “We wanted to put it back to where it was supposed to b...
Joe Naiman Village News Reporter The May 23 actions of the San Diego County Board of Supervisors included approving a $4,641 Neighborhood Reinvestment Program grant for The Rock Rose School for Creative Learning. The supervisors’ 4-0 vote, with one vacant seat, allocated the money for the school to help with the costs to upgrade the restroom to Americans with Disabilities Act standards. The action also found that the grant is exempt from California Environmental Quality Act review. The Rock Rose School for Creative L...
