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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Rick Shah, owner of the Postal Annex at 855 South Main Ave., weighs a FedEx envelope for a customer. Shah has been at this location for over 12 years and in service for over 36 years. Postal Annex's services include a Notary always on site, Live Scan Fingerprinting and key cutting. Village News/David Landry photo...
Steven Schindler Special to the Village News As a 9 year old, and then as a teenager, I watched with eager anticipation as new rock and roll bands started making appearances on shows that my parents watched, especially The Ed Sullivan Show. Suddenly the world exploded when The Beatles appeared in 1964, soon followed by the British Invasion, and then American bands including the Beach Boys, The Turtles, The Doors, The Byrds and The Mamas & The Papas. But as I sat in front of...
Joe Naiman Village News Reporter Pala Rez Radio had a booth at the San Diego County Fair from 2012 to 2019. After a three-year absence, the radio station returned to the county fair this year. "I thought it went really well," said Pala Rez Radio assistant station manager Eric Ortega. Pala Rez Radio was at the county fair June 16, 22 and 28. "A lot of things are the same. A lot of things are different," Ortega said of the 2023 fair compared to four years ago. Many of the change...
FALLBROOK – The Fallbrook Regional Health District announced that it has awarded over half a million dollars in community health contract grants to nonprofits dedicated to improving the wellbeing of the residents in the Fallbrook, Bonsall, Rainbow and De Luz communities. These grants were carefully selected to support local initiatives that make a significant impact on the health and welfare of the community. The funding aims to promote healthy lifestyles and address the v...
FALLBROOK – North County Parkinson's Support Group Fallbrook invites anyone interested to join its monthly Parkinson's Support Group meeting, Friday, Aug. 25, 10 a.m. to noon at the Health and Wellness Center, 1636 E. Mission Road. The speaker will be Sydney Kennedy, founder, CSA, CPRS, of Time to Move Care Placement, Inc. She will talk about “Care Options with A Positive Approach.” Kennedy started her career in Canada becoming a leader in the HR industry in Alberta, before moving to Vancouver, BC, where she started a succe...
Dr. Frederick Kuo Special to the Village News When it comes to your child’s overall health, well-child visits are the perfect time to ensure your child’s holistic development is progressing as it should. With back-to-school season ready to begin, now is the perfect time to discuss your child’s physical and mental health with their pediatrician or your family doctor. What is a well-child visit? A well-child visit, sometimes referred to as a physical, is an annual appointment in which your child’s physician assesses their g...
Marcel Gemme Special to the Village News Speaking about drugs and alcohol does not have to be a one-and-done conversation. The best approaches tend to involve lots of frequent little talks and making it part of general conversation. Amid the opioid epidemic and the ease at which teens can purchase drugs off social media, there is an increasing risk of fentanyl overdose. Resources like the Parent's Guide to Fentanyl and drug education help prepare youth to make responsible choices. In California, close to 6,000 deaths were rel...
Felicia Horton AdvanCare When you genuinely love to travel, that passion is lifelong. The pleasure of sipping wine on a sunny terrace in Tuscany, or seeing the Northern Lights in Sweden, never loses its luster. Traveling gets more difficult as you age, especially when your mobility is limited. Solo travel may become impossible, but options for exploring the world are still available. One option is to hire a travel companion to make the journey more comfortable and enjoyable....
Dr. Leslee B. Cochrane Special to the Village News When patients are facing a life-limiting illness, it affects them mentally, physically and spiritually. Hospice care utilizes a multi-disciplinary team approach to address the medical, psychological, emotional and spiritual needs of patients and their families. The Hospice of the Valleys Interdisciplinary Team in Murrieta includes nurses, doctors, social workers, home health aides and chaplains also known as spiritual care counselors. In an article published in the American...
Supervisor Jim Desmond 5th District Last week was a day of great significance as I stood alongside the City of Oceanside and The Prevent Drowning Foundation to raise awareness for a crucial cause – drowning prevention. We have all heard heartbreaking stories of children falling into pools or parents looking away for just a few moments, resulting in tragic incidents. With the summer heat upon us, more and more people will seek relief in pools and the ocean. Our kids and people of all ages must be equipped with the vital skill...
Jack Bebee and Tom Kennedy Special to the Village News After years of study, the San Diego Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO) last month voted to allow the Fallbrook Public Utility District and the Rainbow Municipal Water District to detach from the San Diego County Water Authority and begin purchasing water from the Eastern Municipal Water District. The move is estimated to save Fallbrook and Rainbow ratepayers $7.6 million a year on water costs and help preserve our agricultural economy. But hold your horses (and hos...
Anna Santana Special to the Village News Fossil fuels, the world’s leading source of cheap, reliable energy, have lifted millions out of poverty and mass starvation. Contrary to urban legend, there is an almost unlimited supply and advances in technology are constantly reducing its environmental impact. Good, bad or undecided; it all depends on your standard of value: Does it benefit human life or does the impact on the planet take precedence over human life? A compelling argument can be made for the virtuous use of fossil f...
Elizabeth Youngman-Westphal Special to The Village News You may recall I am going north to Alaska for a month-long visit with my daughter Deborah in September. On this trip, I’ll fly from San Diego to Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, and transfer to the Sapphire Princess for a slow cruise to Whittier, Alaska. If you haven’t been to Whittier, Alaska, well, it’s a small port village on the Kenai Peninsula on the other side of the Whittier Glacier. Actually, you drive through Maynard Mountain to get to the other side of th...
Assemblymember Marie Waldron 75th District Bills that made it through the Senate and Assembly by the “House of Origin” deadline June 2 must pass a final floor vote by Sept. 14, when we adjourn for the year. Approximately 1,100 bills are currently pending in both houses and the Governor will have until Oct. 14 to sign or veto everything that reaches his desk. This session I’m supporting several important healthcare-related bills. They include Senate Bill 635 (Senators Menjivar & Portantino), which requires health insurers to c...
Julie Reeder Publisher Well, when our governor congratulated Temecula and said “You have our attention,” he was serious. Although I wish he would put more attention on the deficit in our state budget, our failing schools (not Temecula schools), the anti-parent laws that are being passed, the spiking crime, the homelessness and all the decent productive tax paying people who are leaving the state for peaceful lives elsewhere. Now the teacher’s unions are suing the board. And, Temecula, you now have outsiders, People for the A...
The America we grew up in looked dramatically different from the hellish nightmare we find ourselves trapped in. American dynamism is melting away, falling prey to a cadre of sociopaths, perverts and neo-Marxist Revolutionaries who have seized control of the once-altruistic political Party of…JFK. Did you ever think parents would be petitioning our government for custody of their children? Or that we'd find ourselves in a world where men compete in women's sports and teachers would assist minors in transitioning from one s...
FALLBROOK - Scarecrows will be on parade in full creative scarecrow finery Oct. 1-31. The ScareCREW volunteers have been organizing and planning, designing and creating new scarecrows, and rebuilding and refurbishing the old since February. Participation of businesses and the community helps achieve the goal of promoting tourism for the betterment of business. Everyone has an opportunity to participate in Scarecrow Days. In community spirit, there will again be a scarecrow...
Dr. Rick Koole LifePointe Church Like most of you, I believe there is a God. And I also believe there is a devil who is intent upon causing pain for those who attempt to follow God’s plan for their lives. The Bible warns us about this when it says: Put on the full armor of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes. Have you ever wondered what the devil’s scheme is for your life? I’ve been asked that question before and following are what my experiences have taught me about the Devil’s schemes....
FALLBROOK – The Foundation for Senior Care announced the appointment of Michael McHale as the newest member of the Board of Directors, effective immediately. McHale brings to the table more than 23 years of service in the older adult care, long-term care and hospice industries, as well as extensive experience working with large and small nonprofit groups. With expertise in executive leadership, development and management of senior-focused endeavors, McHale is currently the pre...
Gigi is ready for adoption! She is about 18 months old, only 16 pounds and is a happy and sassy girl. The Fallbrook Animal Sanctuary has prepared her for adoption; she's spayed, microchipped and fully vaccinated. To meet GiGi, make an appointment by emailing [email protected] or leave a message at 760-685-3533. No walk-ins. FAS is located at 230 W. Aviation Road. Village News/Courtesy photo...
Joe Naiman Village News Reporter The detachment advisory committee San Diego's County's Local Agency Formation Commission created to address issues regarding the proposed detachment of the Fallbrook Public Utility District and the Rainbow Municipal Water District from the San Diego County Water Authority has been dissolved. LAFCO’s board voted 8-0 Aug. 7 to dissolve the detachment advisory committee. The vote also authorized LAFCO chair Jim Desmond to issue commendations to the advisory committee members. The July 10 LAFCO m...
During a walk around Monserate Winery last week, this rattlesnake was found in the pathway. Dan and Denise Harmer were lucky when they walked by him and he ignored them. However, their family behind them caught the snake's attention. Be aware of what is around on all the trails and in the parks. Village News/Dan and Denise Harmer photo...
Joe Naiman Village News Reporter The Fallbrook Public Utility District has a contract with Howells Government Relations to provide federal advocacy support services, and a July 24 FPUD board action renewed that contract. The 5-0 vote authorized the extension of the contract for an additional year. FPUD will pay Howells Government Relations, which is based in Maryland and has an office in Murrieta, $90,000 for the 2023-24 term. The original contract was approved at the June 2022 FPUD board meeting. “This is a request just t...
SAN DIEGO COUNTY – The countdown has started! Everyone is invited to go online to find out if they are owed part of $543,171 in unclaimed money before it is rolled into the County General Fund. “If you have done business with the county in the last three years, including paying property taxes, you could be on the Unclaimed Monies list,” said San Diego County Treasurer-Tax Collector Dan McAllister July 28. Each year the Treasurer-Tax Collector and other county departments have thousands of dollars that are owed to taxpayer...
SAN MARCOS – Palomar College is seeking local residents to fill a vacancy on its Independent Citizens’ Oversight Committee (ICOC), which reviews the expenditure of Proposition M funds. Palomar College is seeking a local resident to fill a vacancy for one Community Member At-Large. The position is a two-year term, which will begin upon approval of the Palomar College Governing Board. Approved by voters in 2006, Prop. M is a $694 million bond measure that has enabled the Palomar Community College District (PCCD) to make ext...
