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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Joe Naiman Village News Reporter The bright side for Fallbrook High School’s football team is that the mental mistakes which ended the Warriors’ four-game winning streak occurred in a non-league game. Brawley High School traveled to Fallbrook for the Sept. 23 contest and returned home with a 21-17 victory. The Wildcats, who have yet to play an Imperial Valley League game, improved their record to 3-2. Fallbrook has a Sept. 30 bye and will take a 4-2 overall mark including a 1-0 Valley League record into the Warriors’ Oct....
Joe Naiman Village News Reporter Seven small middle schools and K-8 elementary schools in northern San Diego County and southern Riverside County compete in monthly athletic tournaments with each school hosting a different sport throughout the year. The 2022-23 tournaments began Sept. 22 with the Pauma Volleyball Tournament at Pauma Elementary School, and Vallecitos Elementary School won the boys portion of the tournament. “They played really well together. They were able to play through adversity,” said Vallecitos coach Ray...
FALLBROOK – The Fallbrook Blanket Project donated crocheted blankets to the Fallbrook Land Conservancy for its silent auction on Stagecoach Sunday, Oct. 2, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 1815 South Stage Coach Lane. This event is open to all and includes dinner, Stagecoach rides and children's games. For more information, call 760-728-0889 or visit www.FallbrookLandConservancy.org. The Fallbrook Blanket Project is made up entirely of volunteers who enjoy getting together weekly on M...
Yvette Urrea Moe County of San Diego Communications Office Families and individuals work hard to establish their homes and businesses and fill them with cherished people and memories. Don't let a natural disaster destroy your legacy. "To remind everyone what is at stake, the theme for 2022's National Preparedness Month is 'A Lasting Legacy,'" said Jeff Toney, director of the San Diego County Office of Emergency Services. "The destructive Border 32 fire made the point earlier...
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 (GSOB), the invasive bug that has killed many thousands of San Diego County’s signature oak trees. This event was previously canceled due to the weather on Sept. 10, but has been rescheduled for Saturday, Oct. 1 at 10 a.m., at San Diego County Fire Station 79, 21610 Crestline Road on Palomar Mountain. “Fighting the Goldspotted Oak Borer” is an instruc...
Roger Boddaert Special to the Village News Through a lifetime of working in the horticultural environment, I would like to share some of my gardening experiences, challenges, and triumphs. In this new column, I will share creative gardening ideas, plant suggestions, soil information, places to visit and things to do in Southern California. Put on your gloves, get out your garden tools and let's jump into the autumn garden and enjoy the season. · Our plants have endured a...
After a tumultuous summer for real estate, autumn is here. As of mid-September, the benchmark 30-year fixed-rate mortgage average is hovering a bit above 6% and skyrocketing home prices are finally starting to drop, slowly, (references below). Housing inventory remains tight, however. These indicators are both good and bad news for fall homebuyers and sellers. Wondering which direction the housing market will head in as the leaves start to change color? Curious where interest...
FALLBROOK – Is the For Sale sign on your home hanging for a long time now? Here are some strategies other sellers might be doing that you need to do too right now! They hired a real estate agent Hiring the right real estate agent to work with is the first step and one that should not be taken lightly. It's been proven time and time again that paying a professional to help you with a home sale actually pays off more. According to the California Association of Realtors®, s...
Joe Naiman Village News Reporter The Sept. 14 meeting of the San Diego County Board of Supervisors included approval of the Local Roadway Safety Plan for unincorporated San Diego County. The supervisors’ 5-0 vote adopts the findings of the plan but does not take any implementation actions. The plan includes ranked intersections and road segments recommended for improvement. The Local Roadway Safety Plan will allow the county a framework for organizing stakeholders to identify, analyze, and prioritize roadway safety i...
SAN DIEGO – Each year, electrically-conductive foil balloons – popular for celebrating birthdays, graduations and other special occasions – cause thousands of power outages across California and the nation when they get tangled up in power lines. Occasionally, foil balloons caught in power lines also spark fires and bring down electrical wires. To help reduce fire risk and prevent power outages, manufacturers and retail outlets in California will be required to gradu...
Elizabeth Youngman-Westphal Special to The Village News Nestled in the hillside amongst the structures of Alliant International University, Scripps Ranch Theatre company opened their new season with the political satire "The Outsider." Cleverly directed by Christopher Williams, nary a pun nor double entendre is overlooked. The well-chosen cast brought life to playwright Paul Slade Smith's biting commentary "skewering politics" and politicians. But let's not forget the minions...
Elizabeth Youngman-Westphal Special to the Village News The juke joint is hoppin’ at “Ain’t Misbehavin” in Escondido. Celebrating the life’s work of Thomas “Fats” Waller, this show sashays through his music with sass. Five snappy co-stars light up the stage. In alphabetical order they are Felicia Fairley, Paula Galloway, Mark Howard, Katie Porter, and DeAndre Simmons. Each co-star enjoys stand-alone moments like chanteuse Galloway singing “Honeysuckle Rose,” or Porter chanting “Squeeze Me,” and then Fairley is “Keepin’ Out of...
RAINBOW – Natasha Ragland will be displaying 14 large paintings in the gallery lobby at the Merc Jazz Club and Ticket Box Office in Old Town Temecula at 42051 Main Street (at Old Town Front Street). This show will include landscapes of local scenes in Rainbow, Fallbrook, Temecula, and the beach, Yellowstone, animals, musicians and dancers, still life with musical instruments and florals. The reception will take place from 5:30-8 p.m., Friday, Oct. 7 in conjunction with the “Art Off the Walls” event across the street. There...
FALLBROOK – A Kentucky Derby party set the theme for Fallbrook Woman's Club membership and member tea. Those attending wore hats and horse race attire which added to the ambience and photo op opportunities with Secretariat, their guest horse. Guests and members were treated to 'worldwide' Kentucky Derby-inspired delicacies at the buffet. Guests were seated at tables named after famous race horses. At the sound of the bugle, guests would race to the buffet table. Decorations w...
Individuals diagnosed with celiac disease recognize they must avoid gluten. That's become easier over the last couple decades as manufacturers have recognized the growing number of consumers on gluten-free diets. However, the Celiac Disease Foundation notes that various foods may contain gluten in hidden or unexpected ways. That underscores how important it is that individuals with celiac disease read labels prior to purchasing foods and beverages for the first time. In the...
Cancers affect many different parts of the body. Lymphoma is a type of cancer that begins in cells that comprise the body’s immune system. The immune system utilizes infection-fighting cells called lymphocytes, which are specialized white blood cells. These cells are found in the bone marrow, thymus, lymph nodes, and spleen, otherwise known as the lymph system. Individuals with lymphoma have lymphocytes that transform and grow unchecked. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says there are two main kinds of l...
FALLBROOK – The Elizabeth Hospice invites individuals interested in helping adults and children facing the challenges associated with a life-limiting illness and those grieving the death of a loved one to a free volunteer orientation session conducted via Zoom video conferencing. Hospice volunteers are an important part of the care team at The Elizabeth Hospice and have an opportunity to make a real difference in someone’s life. Attendees will learn about a wide variety of virtual and in-person opportunities throughout San...
Shelby Ramsey Special to the Village News The medical term "photophobia" as it is written, is a misnomer read as "fear or dread of light." Dr. Kathleen Digre, a distinguished neuro-ophthalmologist and former president of the American Headache Society and former president of the North American Neuro-Ophthalmology Society, provided more clarification on this topic. Photophobia "is really a discomfort people have," Digre said. It is defined "as an abnormal sensitivity to light,...
BONSALL – PAL (Parent of Addicted Loved Ones), offers support and education for parents and other family members with an addicted loved one. The group meets Thursdays, 7 p.m., at Riverview Church, 4980 Sweetgrass Lane. Contact Sharon Stika at 760-519-0361 for more information....
Debbie Loomis, an independent studies teacher for Bonsall's Virtual Academy and Bonsall High School’s Alternative Satellite, teaches 35 middle and high schooler students. She is a facilitator between the students and their online content/classes. She is now in class online and in her first year of teaching there. Village News/David Landry photo...
Pre-Kindergarten – 1st Grade First place: Cash Anderson – "Independence Day" Second place: Brady Hoffman – "The American Flag of the Whole World" Third place: Andre Tornero – "Heroes" 2nd – 4th Grade First place: Caroline Ortiz – "Into Space" Second place: Tessa Legge – "The Eagle of America" Third place: Estelle Montgomery – "Wildland Firefighting Heroes" People's Choice: Bennett Hoffman – "The Eagle of Rising' 5th – 8th Grade First place: Sanne Legge – "The Capitol" Second...
SAN MARCOS – Palomar College's Superintendent/President, Dr. Star Rivera-Lacey, joined the Board of Directors of the National Community College Hispanic Council (NCCHC) during an installation ceremony Friday, Sept. 16 in Denver. The council, which prepares Hispanic leaders for community and technical colleges across the U.S., invited Rivera-Lacey to join its board following a previous NCCHC fellowship and a successful first year at the helm of Palomar College. "I am deeply h...
Rick Monroe Special to the Village News Friends – as well as strangers – have often told Bill Porter that he owns the best two restaurants in town. Porter and his wife Vicki opened Garden Center Café and Grill 22 years ago and for the past 11 years operated El Jardin Mexican Restaurant. Both are located on South Mission Road in Fallbrook. Only one is still open. El Jardin, established here for nearly 50 years and a local landmark, served its final meals Saturday, Sept. 24. Por...
MISSION VIEJO, Calif. – Following an extensive call for nominations, the Hass Avocado Board named the recipients of its 20th Anniversary Recognition awards at the September Board Meeting and commemorated their service with a presentation and award recognition ceremony. The accolades acknowledge individuals for their outstanding commitment and achievements in "Making it Happen" for HAB by establishing and building the organization over the past two decades. "Growing U.S. c...
Tracy DeFore County of San Diego Communications Office Employees and employers across the region can now learn more about workers' rights, labor law compliance, and see which local businesses have wage theft judgments against them. The county's new Office of Labor Standards and Enforcement created a website that answers labor law questions on the minimum wage, meal and rest breaks, sick leave, overtime, COVID-19 vaccination requirements, workers' compensation requirements and...
