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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Jesus Ramirez Bonales, of Murrieta, passed away peacefully in his home on July 18, 2022, surrounded by his loving wife of over 50 years and his children. Jesus was born on Oct. 15, 1925, to parents Apolinario Bonales and Inocencia Ramirez in Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico. After his mother passed away, Jesus was raised by his older sisters. At the age of 23, Jesus immigrated to the United States where he worked various jobs in the agricultural industry. Ultimately, he settled...
Coastal Roots Farm is a nonprofit community farm and education center in Encinitas built on land indigenous to the Kumeyaay and Luiseño peoples (Luiseno are indigenous to Fallbrook). The farm has been able to reach far beyond its coastal roots to connect with Indigenous/Native families throughout the county to deliver farm-based educational programs and offer organic food distributions. From May 2021 to March 2022, they were able to donate more than 70,000 pounds of fresh, organic fruit, vegetables, herbs, and protein-rich...
FALLBROOK – Daniel Martinez received a third place award in the Adult Acrylic Art Division at this year's San Diego County Fair. His painting "Grandma's Kitchen" was painted on a wood plank, depicting a still life scene of his abuela's fabulous Mexican cuisine. As one looks at this work of art, one can inhale the aromas of the various traditional foods he grew up with. Martinez said, "The scent of rabbit mole cooking slowly for hours and fresh tortillas on the hot plate, chili and vegetables basting from the grill and fresh f...
Elizabeth Youngman-Westphal Special to The Village News. The rumble you hear is Arthur Conan Doyle dancing on his grave. Written by two of San Diego counties prized geniuses (or committable idiot savants), "The Remarkable Mister Holmes," a musical, neatly wraps up North Coast Repertory's 40th season. Based loosely (very loosely) on Conan Doyle's famous sleuth, this authentically new work is fresh and brilliantly funny. "The Remarkable Mister Homes" is a master class in comedy...
Elizabeth Youngman-Westphal Special to The Village News Monday, Aug. 8 and Tuesday, Aug. 9 at 7:30 p.m., comedian-conjurer John Carney will perform his magic on the North Coast Rep stage. Tickets start at $36. Recommended for 8 years old and up. For tickets, call 858-481-1055 or email [email protected]. "Cabaret" is officially open now. There was a hiccup and the Opening Night was pushed back. I'll see it on the 5th. But, if you want to catch it before me, grab your...
FALLBROOK – Curtain Call Company will be holding auditions for its upcoming production "Audition for Murder" on Friday, Aug. 12, from 6:30-7:30 p.m. at Christ the King Lutheran Church, 1620 S. Stage Coach Lane. "Audition for Murder,” written by Eileen Moushey, will be performed in October as a Dinner Theater Murder Mystery at Firehouse Que and Brew. Synopsis: Famous film director David Howard is auditioning for “extras” in his soon-to-filmed epic, “The Red Babushka.” Audience members are recruited to “read” for roles and D...
FALLBROOK – The venue for the Fallbrook Village Toastmasters' installation dinner was festively decorated with tropical beach-themed favors, table centerpieces and participants dressed in beach attire, all to honor outgoing president Carole Hodges' favorite place to be. The entrance hall buzzed with conversation as the Toastmasters' members and guests caught up with one another. VIPs included Fallbrook's own Lila MacDonald, Fallbrook Chamber of Commerce CEO, as well as J...
Joe Naiman Village News Reporter The San Diego County Fair's Gem, Mineral, and Jewelry exhibit returned for this year, which meant that the Fallbrook Gem and Mineral Society booth also returned to the county fair. The theme of this year's fair was Heroes Reunite, which paid tribute both to superheroes and to actual first responders and other community heroes. The FGMS booth recognized local heroes and the county fair, which is normally the largest fundraising activity for the...
FALLBROOK – The Fallbrook Chamber of Commerce has officially launched its Honorary Mayor Fundraiser for 2022. Funds are raised for the chamber and the money goes back into the community for other programs and overall support of all things Fallbrook. Monies raised by the Honorary Mayor candidates will also benefit nonprofits in the community. Each candidate’s earnings will be split between the chamber and a chamber nonprofit member of their choice, with 70% going to the chamber and 30% to the nonprofit. This year’s candi...
FALLBROOK – Fallbrook Women's Connection invites all women to attend an informational brunch in the ballroom of the Beverly Mansion at Grand Tradition Estates and Gardens, Friday, Aug. 19, from 10 a.m. to noon, doors open at 9:30 a.m. Featuring "Your Diabetes, Your Heart," Nancy Jo Wright, a master certified health coach, will help the women understand what diabetes is and its link to heart disease and stroke with the goal of helping them take charge of their health to r...
FALLBROOK – Fallbrook Scarecrow Days, Oct. 1 – 31, find the ScareCREW hustling to finish creating and building new scarecrows, refurbishing older ones along with making kits in time to make room for the workshops in September. ScareCREW is announcing this year's workshop schedule for businesses and residents. Dates are Sept. 1, 2, 38, 9, 10, 15, 16, 17, 22, 23, 24 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Workshops are held at 300 N. Brandon St., Unit 6. Register for a workshop at fal...
FALLBROOK – SonRise Christian Fellowship, located at 463 S. Stage Coach Lane, invites the community to their “Barn Raiser Hoedown” Friday, Aug. 12 starting at 5:30 p.m. This is a chance to enjoy a beautiful Fallbrook summer evening, outdoors on a shady lawn and patio with engaging and entertaining activities for the entire family. The Hoedown begins with a BBQ dinner of Tri-tip sandwich, roasted red potatoes, coleslaw, watermelon, and dessert. Dinner will be served 5:30-6:30 p.m.. Throughout the night there will be lawn...
Rick Monroe Special to the Village News Following a presentation at the July 18 board meeting of the Fallbrook Union Elementary School District by Dr. Kimberly Huesing, assistant superintendent of educational services, and Lillian Perez, director of Expanded Learning Opportunities, trustees unanimously approved a plan for the 2022 school year to offer additional programming to students outside of the regular school day and/or school year. Dr. Candace Singh, superintendent, tol...
FALLBROOK – The fifth annual "Celebrating America" art competition is calling all junior artists in the community to create a "Patriotic-themed work of art honoring our military, first responders and our country." The junior art competition is open to pre-kindergarten through eighth grade students. Pre-kindergarten to first-grade students will compete against each other, second to fourth grade students will compete against each other and fifth through eighth grade students w...
Karen Ossenfort Special to the Village News A recent emergency call to North County Fire Protection District ended up being for a contractor who hit a gas line when they dug into a yard in the Ammunition Road area. The street was shut down for a while due to that one event. “NCFPD responds to several natural gas line breaks throughout the year. A recent gas line break back on June 17, 2022 near the 400 block of Ammunition Road ended up being for a contractor who hit a gas line when they dug into a yard. Ammunition Road was s...
FALLBROOK – The Fallbrook Land Conservancy has some volunteer opportunities for residents to participate in. The group is also asking for donated items for its Stagecoach Sunday auction. Those can include gift certificates, travel opportunities, items to fill themed baskets, art, wine and spirits. Volunteers are also needed to help plan and work at Stagecoach Sunday on Oct. 2. A few of their regular volunteer events are paused during the hottest part of the year, but they can still use help at the ones listed below. V...
Frank Brines ARS Master Rosarian Summer is certainly upon us – and based on past experience, it's only going to get hotter before it gets cooler. (I didn't need to tell you that at the beginning of August, did I?) 2022 is and has been very unusual weather-wise, breaking records all over the globe. Since high summer temperatures and less-than-ideal conditions for roses are inevitable for the next couple of months, let's get ready! Stroll through your gardens in the a.m., look for leaf wilt, drying or discoloration of leaves a...
By Karen Ossenfort A few years back when I was married and a stay-at-home Mom, I ground my own organic wheat berries and made my bread from scratch – sometimes with the help of a bread machine, oftentimes by hand. There's something therapeutic about kneading bread dough by hand. Nowadays, with inflation and rising prices in the grocery stores and gas stations, people are often forced to decide to buy gas or buy food. Making your bread from scratch can save you a few d...
Chuck Westerheide County of San Diego Communications Office The County of San Diego was awarded $6 million in Proposition 47 grant funding that will be used to help people returning to their communities after serving time in county jails. The financial support is earmarked for those leaving custody who have a history of behavioral health needs and are homeless or at risk of homelessness. The county will also leverage an additional $4 million for a total program of $10...
The Associated Press SAN DIEGO – The U.S. Marine Corps will keep its new amphibious combat vehicle – a kind of seafaring tank – out of the water while it investigates why two of the vehicles ran into trouble off Southern California's coast this week amid high surf, military officials said Wednesday, July 20. No Marines or sailors were injured when one of the vehicles rolled onto its side Tuesday, July 19 in waves that were unusually high because of a storm in the south...
Bob Hillery CR Properties So what kind of market are we currently in? Seller's market, buyer's market, neutral market? By all current indicators we quickly moved from a seller's market to a neutral market. By the market action index, where 75 or greater is a strong seller's market and 30 or less indicates a buyer's market, as of the date of this article we currently sit at 48 which is right about half way between seller's and buyer's market, and for which I am going to...
Jane Kepley Special to the Village News As a homeowner, your house is likely your biggest asset. It can help you build wealth and improve your finances – and in retirement, it might serve as a much-needed source of financial support. That last part is important. Whether you're 25 or 55, having a plan is critical to an enjoyable and worry-free retirement. Want to know how your home can help you plan for your golden years? Here are four ways it can factor in: 1. You can l...
FALLBROOK – Motorists know that 2022 has been a record-breaking year for fuel prices. Data from AAA indicates gas prices jumped 55% between June 2021 and June 2022. All 50 states now have an average fuel price that exceeds $4 per gallon, with many even surpassing the $5 mark. The fuel cost comparison resource Global Petrol Prices reports that, as of May 2022, gas in Canada was on average $2.17 CAD per liter, which comes to roughly $8.22 CAD a gallon, or $6.52 USD per g...
FALLBROOK – We always talk about home buying must-dos and tips in our blog. Buying a foreclosure home is a slightly different story. The main difference between buying a foreclosure and a traditional property is that with a foreclosure, the seller is the bank. They are usually cheaper as well, so if that’s your turf, then these homes are something you might want to consider. But before hunting for the perfect foreclosure home, here are things to think about. Are you pre-approved? It does not matter what type of home you buy...
Theo Elarbee returned to Heaven on Aug. 6, 2020, at his home in Fallbrook, holding the hand of his eternal companion, Tonya. Born in Bryan, Texas on Sept. 16, 1952, to a military family, his travels were many and far from England to Guam and many bases in the U.S. He was preceded in death by his father, Theodore, Sr. and sister Laura Lynn; survived by his wife, mother Johanna, three sisters, two brothers, daughters Johanna and Jennifer, son Jared and several nieces and...
