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  • Learn how to protect California oak trees from a deadly, invasive pest

    Updated Aug 27, 2022

    SAN DIEGO COUNTY – The Palomar Mountain Fire Safe Council is inviting community members to a screening of a new video and live Q&A about fighting the Goldspotted Oak Borer, the invasive bug that has killed many thousands of San Diego County's signature oak trees. The event will be held Saturday, Sept. 10 at 10 a.m., at San Diego County Fire Station 79, 21610 Crestline Road, Pauma Valley, on Palomar Mountain. Event is free of charge. "Fighting the Goldspotted Oak Borer" is a...

  • Bonsall Woman's Club gives back to the community

    Updated Aug 24, 2022

    BONSALL – Bonsall Woman's Club recently distributed more than $11,000 to local nonprofits after a successful year of fundraising. The following organizations are recipients of BWC charitable donations: Angels of Rawley, Chloe Sanctuary, Fallbrook Animal Sanctuary, Love Your Feral Felines, Save Pets One at a Time, Fallbrook Music Society, Fallbrook Center for the Arts, Girls on the Run, Camp Pendleton YMCA, Daniel Ferguson Memorial Foundation, D'Vine Path, Friends of the F...

  • Restoring a friendship

    Dr. Rick Koole, LifePointe Church|Updated Aug 24, 2022

    Dr. Rick Koole LifePointe Church In every church I’ve been a part of, there are people carrying hurts that they have suffered from someone else in their own congregation. In many cases, a bitterness developed that has taken the joy out of their life and may have had a negative impact on the whole congregation. This is not something new. In fact, Matthew 18 not only states the problem, but then addresses how to deal with the situation. It’s my opinion that if Matthew 18 is fol...

  • Arkenstone to bring magical candlelight concert to Fallbrook

    Updated Aug 24, 2022

    LOS ANGELES – Ever diversifying, David Arkenstone is making some long-awaited concert appearances this fall at select dates throughout Southern California and Arizona. Music lovers can join this 5-time Grammy® nominee for an intimate candlelit evening, An Evening with David Arkenstone and Friends, Thursday, Aug. 25, 7 p.m. at the Historic Mission Theater. Along with some chart-topping favorites, Arkenstone will debut some of his recent neo-classical/crossover music with s...

  • Pala Casino presents Marshall Tucker Band Sept. 10 and Martina McBride Sept. 11

    Updated Aug 24, 2022

    PALA – Pala Casino Spa Resort presents the Marshall Tucker Band 50th Anniversary Tour Saturday, Sept. 10, performing live outdoors at the Starlight Theater. The band’s mighty music catalog, consisting of more than 20 studio albums and a score of live releases, has racked up multi-platinum album sales many times over. Some of the band’s top hits include “Heard It in a Love Song,” “Can’t You See,” “Fire on the Mountain,” “Long Hard Ride,” and “Ramblin,” to name but a few. The Marshall Tucker Band’s influence can be fel...

  • 'Lifemark' is coming to D'Place

    Updated Aug 24, 2022

    BONSALL – River Village Cinemas is D’Place is hosting special daily screenings, for one week only, Sept. 9-15, of “Lifemark.” The new movie from executive producers Kirk Cameron and the Kendrick Brothers, who made other films of inspiration and faith such as “War Room,” “Fireproof” and “Courageous.” “Lifemark” starts Sept. 9 and is the story of David, who has always wrestled with the idea he was adopted at birth; David knows he is loved and cherished by his parents and grandparents. As he turns 18, he’s excited and a bit...

  • Greenwood has three grand champions in county fair's open dairy goat show

    Updated Aug 24, 2022

    Joe Naiman Village News Reporter Audrey Greenwood entered 18 goats in the San Diego County Fair's open dairy goat show, and seven of those were chosen as class champion including three who were their division's grand champion with one of those receiving reserve best of show and udder champion for all breeds. "I did good," Greenwood said. Greenwood graduated from Oasis High School in 2017 and took agriculture classes at Fallbrook High School to be eligible for Fallbrook's...

  • Chamber members come together at annual All Chamber Mega Mixer

    Updated Aug 24, 2022

  • NCFPD board hears summary of community risk reduction program review

    Updated Aug 24, 2022

    Joe Naiman Village News Reporter A Cal State University San Marcos program reviewed the North County Fire Protection District’s community risk reduction program, and a presentation on the findings was part of the July 26 NCFPD board meeting. Public outreach and communications specialist Dani Vargas gave the presentation. The NCFPD board did not take a vote on the item. “It was just a synopsis of what their findings were,” Vargas said. “I am just really thankful for the students at Cal State San Marcos for their diligen...

  • How to stay safe on DIY projects

    Updated Aug 24, 2022

    FALLBROOK – Home improvement projects can be costly. Depending on the scope of the project, the choice of materials and the skill level involved to see the project through to successful completion, homeowners could be on the hook for thousands of dollars or even more when renovating their homes. One popular way homeowners look to cut such costs is to do some, if not all, of the work themselves. Indeed, do-it-yourselfers can save a considerable amount of money. Estimates f...

  • County ordinance on processing of organic materials to be heard

    Updated Aug 24, 2022

    SAN DIEGO COUNTY – The Board of Supervisors of the County of San Diego will conduct a public hearing on an ordinance amending the San Diego County Zoning Ordinance and Code of Regulatory Ordinances related to the processing of organic materials in the unincorporated county. The hearing is Wednesday, Aug. 31, and Wednesday, Sept. 14, 9 a.m., at the County Administration Center, 1600 Pacific Highway, Room 310, San Diego. Those wishing to participate in the meeting and/or comment should visit the Clerk of the Board website at h...

  • Simple tips to reduce energy use during a flex alert

    Updated Aug 24, 2022

    SAN DIEGO – In response to a voluntary Flex Alert issued by the state grid operator due to high temperatures, San Diego Gas & Electric is urging customers to visit its website to learn about simple actions they can take to reduce their energy use while still staying cool. SDG&E’s one-stop-resource, sdge.com/myenergy, features a series of tried-and-true tips that can make an immediate difference. Energy conservation is particularly important during the peak hours of 4-9 p.m. when the grid is typically under the most str...

  • DAR America250 talk features Greer's ancestor

    Updated Aug 24, 2022

    TEMECULA – "The America250 program has been established to honor the memory of the men and women with whom we have a sacred compact to ensure that these United States of America continue as a government of the people, by the people, for the people. It is also designed to raise appreciation amongst current and future generations of Americans of our Patriots' sacrifice for their benefit," said Denise Doring Van Buren, Past President General National Society Daughters of the A...

  • Review of all things Real Estate: What does the partnership of Open Door and Zillow mean for the consumer?

    Bob Hillery, CR Properties|Updated Aug 24, 2022

    In previous articles, we discussed what iBuyers (investment buyers) are and that Open Door is the largest iBuyer with the deepest pockets. It was identified that Zillow had previously been in the business of direct purchasing of residential properties, but they ceased that operation arguably because there are no agents involved in direct purchases, so sellers wouldn’t know to provide required disclosures and that there could be resulting lawsuits. Zillow cited difficulty in a...

  • How much should a backpack weigh?

    Updated Aug 24, 2022

    FALLBROOK – Backpacks are handy tools that carry an array of gear. Students rely on them to hold books, while hikers and campers utilize backpacks to carry items such as food and beverages that keep them safe on trails. Even office workers may turn to backpacks to carry laptops or other tools of the trade. Backpacks are handy resources, but overstuffed backpacks may cause injury. Backpacks should only carry weight that people can handle, and there are guidelines that can help people safely utilize backpacks. The weight of a b...

  • FFA to serve tri-tip dinner before football games

    Updated Aug 24, 2022

    FALLBROOK – The Fallbrook High School FFA is once again hosting their famous Tri-Tip BBQ dinners before all home football games. This will be the 23rd year of serving delicious dinners. Dinner will be served from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at the Agriculture department, which is located at the east end of the football field. The next home game and dinner is Thursday, Sept. 1. Each meal includes tri-tip, beans, salad, dinner roll and a drink. The price for each dinner is $15. For more i...

  • Palomar approved for online instruction in Virginia

    Updated Aug 24, 2022

    SAN MARCOS – Palomar College has received formal approval from the Commonwealth of Virginia to begin offering online classes there, the latest in a series of steps to expand Palomar's new Military Leadership program for active-duty students at Marine Corps Base Quantico. The certification process was spearheaded by the staff who serve Palomar's MIL program, which offers an associate's degree and certificate to active-duty service members. As an added result, students currently...

  • Fallbrook Village Rotary hosts keynote speaker at Health & Wellness Center

    Updated Aug 24, 2022

    FALLBROOK – Fallbrook Village Rotary will be hosting a special guest speaker, Don Clinebell, at their Rotary meeting for fellow Rotarians and leaders in the Fallbrook community on Sept. 6 at 11:45 a.m. at the Fallbrook Regional Health District's Health and Wellness Center, 1636 E. Mission Road. Clinebell is an author and Rotarian of 30 years in which he served as club president and district governor. He is a former Deputy Attorney General for the State of California and f...

  • New climate change legislation explained

    Updated Aug 24, 2022

    FALLBROOK – Fallbrook Climate Action Team will present a talk with Oliver Edelson, legislative assistant for Congressman Mike Levin, Tuesday, Aug. 30 at 6:30 p.m. on Zoom. Edelson advises the congressman on climate, energy, environment, agriculture, transportation, tribal, and homeland security policy. He also manages Levin's service on the Natural Resources Committee and the Select Committee on the Climate Crisis. A native New Yorker, he is a 2018 graduate of Dartmouth C...

  • Fallbrook Quilt Guild meetings resume Sept. 1

    Updated Aug 24, 2022

    FALLBROOK – The Fallbrook Quilt Guild will be meeting on Thursday, Sept. 1, at the Fallbrook Community Center, 341 Heald Lane. This month’s meeting will begin at 6 p.m., with doors opening at 5:30 p.m. There is a free parking lot across from the community center, as well as the corner lot that also serves the Fallbrook Senior Center. This month’s program features guild member Ann Turley, an award-winning art quilter, and is free to the public. She will be discussing the challenges of creating “Challenge Quilts,” which usu...

  • Social Security accelerates decisions for people with severe disabilities

    Updated Aug 24, 2022

    WASHINGTON – Kilolo Kijakazi, acting commissioner of Social Security, announced 12 new Compassionate Allowances conditions: Angioimmunoblastic T-cell Lymphoma, Blastic Plasmacytoid Dendritic Cell Neoplasm, Gerstmann-Straussler-Scheinker Disease, Microvillus Inclusion Disease – Child, Mowat-Wilson Syndrome, Myelodysplastic Syndrome with Excess Blasts, NUT Carcinoma, Pfeiffer Syndrome - Types II and III, Pontocerebellar Hypoplasia, Posterior Cortical Atrophy, Renal Amyloidosis – AL Type, and Sarcomatoid Mesothelioma, Aug....

  • U.S. News & World Report names Southwest Healthcare System a high performing hospital for stroke, COPD, heart failure, kidney failure

    Updated Aug 24, 2022

    RIVERSIDE COUNTY − U.S. News & World Report, the global authority in hospital rankings and consumer advice, named Southwest Healthcare System, including Inland Valley Medical Center in Wildomar and Rancho Springs Medical Center in Murrieta, as a 2022-2023 High Performing hospital for stroke, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, heart failure and kidney failure. It is the highest award a hospital can earn for U.S. News’ Best Hospitals Procedures & Conditions ratings. The annual Procedures & Conditions ratings are des...

  • Dairy dietary guidelines

    Updated Aug 24, 2022

    FALLBROOK – The value of a well-balanced diet is undeniable. An eating plan that includes foods from the various food groups ensures individuals get an assortment of healthy vitamins, minerals and nutrients. Certain foods may need to be avoided by individuals with preexisting conditions, but those without such restrictions can follow dietary guidelines from the United States Departments of Agriculture and Health and Human Services. Those guidelines include various recommendations regarding dairy consumption. ¥ The USDA no...

  • How can seniors stay cool this summer?

    Updated Aug 24, 2022

    Tim Ray Special to the Village News August is Summer Sun Safety Month – and we're talking about more than just sunscreen (though it's important!). The San Diego region is known for its temperate climate, but to locals who have long since acclimated to the weather here, the summer heat can still be brutal. This is especially true for our aging population. Our body's ability to regulate heat wanes over time, leaving many seniors susceptible to heat-related illnesses like heat s...

  • Governor unveils new plan to transform kids' mental health

    Updated Aug 24, 2022

    FRESNO – With kids across California headed back to school, Governor Gavin Newsom unveiled Aug. 18 California’s Master Plan for Kids’ Mental Health to ensure all California kids, parents and communities have increased access to mental health and substance use services. In a significant overhaul of the state's mental health system, the Governor's plan increases access to mental health services for all Californians ages 0-25. Nationally, kids are reporting symptoms of depression and anxiety at record rates and are consi...

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