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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FALLBROOK – The National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (NSDAR) begins its 46th year in Fallbrook this October. However, the Monserate Chapter DAR members in the rolling hills of Fallbrook, Temecula, Murrieta, Hemet and Bonsall have scheduled a summertime luncheon that the public is invited to attend. The luncheon will be held Thursday, Aug. 24 at The Temecula Creek Inn (44501 Rainbow Canyon Rd., Temecula) on the Cork Fire Kitchen patio, a lovely location with great views. Attendees will be seated at noon and a...
WASHINGTON, DC – On Aug. 21, all of North America will view – weather permitting – a partial eclipse, when the moon obscures part of the sun. A total eclipse will be viewable throughout a 70-mile-wide path that crosses 14 of the United States from Oregon to South Carolina. (see map) The umbra (or dark inner shadow) of the moon will be traveling from west to east from almost 3,000 miles per hour in western Oregon to 1,500 miles per hour in South Carolina. The last total eclipse... Full story
FALLBROOK – Remembering their own "school days", FUHS grads gathered in the new college and career center at Fallbrook High to pack backpacks. While enjoying the new "college-like" surroundings, the enthusiastic "packers" filled 75 backpacks that will be available to students who need a little helping hand in getting their school year off on a positive note. The Fallbrook Alumni Association has sponsored its "Backpack Buddy" program for many years, bringing the total to a...
SACRAMENTO – Caltrans is on a fast track to launch new grant funding from Senate Bill 1 (SB 1), The Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017, releasing Aug. 3 for public review and comment the final drafts of the SB 1 Sustainable Communities and Adaptation Planning Grant guides. SB 1 will provide more than $270 million in planning grants for local communities over the next decade. “I encourage the public and our stakeholder partners to provide their feedback to help shape how these grants will be allocated to communities ar... Full story
Santa Fe Paving was given the Bonsall Unified School District (BUSD) contract for asphalt paving work at Sullivan Middle School. A 4-0 BUSD board vote June 15, with Lou Riddle absent, authorized a $14,995 contract for the Fallbrook company to provide the work which will improve student safety and accessibility. "The asphalt needs a little work," said Justin Cunningham, who was the BUSD superintendent prior to his retirement July 31. One of the areas slated for paving was the southeast end of the running track. The slope from... Full story
The volunteers at St. Vincent de Paul of Fallbrook have been taking donations of items from local residents and converting them into dollars to aid thousands of needy people since 2000. When visitors to the thrift shop find clothes, furniture and other household goods at low prices, they not only go away with good deals, they also help their fellow residents as the funds raised go to individuals in need as well as other nonprofits in the area. Countless volunteers have served...
Kit-Bacon Gressitt Special to the Village News Best-selling novelist and Fallbrook resident T. Jefferson Parker had a great run with his six Charlie Hood Border Series thrillers. Now, “The Room of White Fire” (Putnam, Aug. 22, 2017) launches a new series with a new protagonist: San Diego private investigator Roland Ford. Ford is a complex hero – a U.S. Marine war veteran, former sheriff’s deputy, and host to a gaggle of eccentrics in the North County compound they share.... Full story
PALA – International singing and film star Olivia Newton-John will bring her special talents to the Starlight Theater stage at Pala Casino Spa & Resort Saturday, Oct. 7 at 7:30 p.m. Newton-John’s appeal continues to be timeless. From her debut in the ‘60’s in Australia to her 10 number one hits in the U.S. and Europe, four Grammy Awards, countless Academy of Country Music, American Music and People’s Choice Awards, 100 million albums sold worldwide and her co-starri... Full story
Elizabeth Youngman-Westphal Special to the Village News Few entertainers will live long enough to be called a legend. Paul Anka is one who has. After celebrating his last birthday July 30, he has now passed the sixth decade in a celebrated singing career. Paul Anka is appearing at the Pala Casino and Spa in Pala, Friday, Aug. 25, at 8 p.m. The show will be at the Starlight outdoor theatre along with his traveling band of 13 musicians. Tickets are selling out and can be...
FALLBROOK – Continuing its successful Classical Sundays format, Fallbrook Music Society begins its 40th annual concert season Sunday, Aug. 27, with the one-of-a-kind Encore Saxophone Quartet. Winners in the 2016 Beverly Hills National Auditions competition, Encore Saxophone Quartet is among Los Angeles’ premier performing ensembles. Formed in 1984 by internationally renowned saxophonist Douglas Masek, the quartet’s extensive repertoire spans original compositions and arran...
FALLBROOK – The Fallbrook Parkinson’s Support Group will hold their monthly meeting, 10 a.m. to noon, Friday, Aug. 25, in the fellowship hall of Christ the King Lutheran Church, 1620 S. Stage Coach Lane. Featuring neurosurgeon Dr. Sharona Ben-Haim of University of California San Diego and Kelly Bovia, Medtronic Neuromodulation representative, this month’s topic will discuss deep brain stimulus therapy for Parkinson’s disease. Ben-Haim completed her residency in neurological surgery at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York City an...
American Counseling Association Special to Village News Everybody forgets things at times. But as we age most of us may become aware that our memories are not quite as sharp as they once were. We may find it happening more often that we forget where we left our car keys or those darn reading glasses or even why we just walked into the kitchen. It’s even more frightening these days as we have all become more aware of Alzheimer’s disease, an illness currently affecting more than 5.5 million Americans and this nation’s sixth...
Trudy Lieberman Rural Health News Service One thing I haven’t heard much in this latest healthcare debate is that the U.S. has the best health system in the world. That’s different from the last two times around. When the nation debated the Clinton health plan in 1994 and the Affordable Care Act in 2009-2010, a huge talking point for politicians and special business interests opposed to reform was, “The American system is so good, why change it?” It’s different this year. Maybe that’s because the public realizes America doe...
Sophie Malahieude Special to the Village News The summer months tend to be very hot and dry in Southern California. Heat accumulates and is absorbed by the earth and our oceans. Our bodies also absorb and accumulate heat. Physically, we can experience heartburn, skin eruptions and sleep disturbance. Mentally, we can feel irritated, frustrated or competitive at the extreme. Following are ways we can stay cool and peaceful with simple adjustments to the season: Check you diet... Full story
Carol Stevens has owned and operated Village Home Care since 1999, and the Fallbrook native believes in neighbors helping neighbors. "The women and men I employ are locals," said Stevens, who remembers Fallbrook when it had a population of 16,000 and the train ran through town. "They're paying taxes in town, having coffee in town and supporting the local businesses. We spread the love around town." One of the ways Stevens and her group of caregivers "spread the love around... Full story
County News Center County of San Diego Communications Office The County of San Diego recently released a draft Climate Action Plan for a 45-day public comment period scheduled to end Sept. 25. The draft plan is designed to cut greenhouse gases in the County’s unincorporated communities as well as those related to County government operations. It seeks to meet state requirements with actions that balance environmental, economic and community interests, while taking into account the County’s largely rural character. Both the dr...
SAN DIEGO – An increase in the number of incidents where natural gas lines are damaged by third-party contractors or residents prompted San Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E) on Aug. 11 to remind customers about the importance of calling 8-1-1 before digging underground. The frequency of strikes on gas lines has more than doubled since 2010, with the number of incidents increasing steadily each year. Last year, natural gas lines were damaged 354 times. That’s nearly once a day. The damage is often caused by contractors or res...
FALLBROOK – Many homes do not have space for guest rooms, children’s play areas and home theater lounges that are possible in homes with substantial square footage. But they may not be missing out at all. While large homes remain popular, many people are embracing the benefits of smaller residences. Small homes help homeowners save money, require less maintenance, have smaller environmental impact, and reduce the temptation to accumulate “stuff.” Owners of small homes or apar...
The USA Rugby South team known as the Panthers and which includes 2009 Fallbrook High School graduate Cormac Kenan won the 2017 Rugby Americas North championship July 29 in Providence, Guyana, with a 23-19 victory over the Guyana Rugby Union team. "Being handed the trophy was a pretty surreal feeling. It was nice," Kenan said. Kenan now lives in North Carolina and plays for the Southern Pines rugby club in Southern Pines, N.C. After his Fallbrook High School graduation, Kenan played football for Rocky Mountain College in Bill...
PALA – The long-awaited Floyd Mayweather Jr. vs. Conor McGregor fight, that for the first time will match a professional boxer against a professional mixed martial artist, will be shown on live television from the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas starting at 6 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 26, in the Infinity Showroom at Pala Casino Spa & Resort. Doors will open at 5:30 p.m. and the viewing of the fight will be free to the public, with seating available on a first-come, first-serve basis. A cash bar will be available in the Infinity S... Full story
FALLBROOK – The Fallbrook Chamber of Commerce will be hosting its Annual Charity Golf Tournament. This year’s event will be held once again at Pala Mesa Resort on Old Highway 395 in Fallbrook. So, save the date for Friday, Sept. 29. All the fun starts midday, with check-in at 10:30 a.m. and shotgun start at 1 p.m. Tournament play is followed by a fashion show, fabulous dinner with awards, silent auction and an opportunity drawing. A portion of the proceeds benefits the Fallbrook Beautification Alliance, a not for profit vol...
Irish-bred Barleysugar has won two races in the United States since arriving from Great Britain last year. Both have come at Del Mar. Based at the San Luis Rey Training Center in Bonsall, Barleysugar improved her record at Del Mar to 2-for-4 when she captured the third race at the seaside track Aug. 12. Barleysugar has also made four starts at Santa Anita but is 0-for-4 at the Arcadia track. Edward Freeman trains Barleysugar, who rallied from last in a field of six to earn... Full story
