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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The weighted vote entitlement at San Diego County Water Authority (SDCWA) meetings will decrease slightly for the Rainbow Municipal Water District, the Fallbrook Public Utility District (FPUD), and Camp Pendleton. The SDCWA board approved the weighted vote entitlement for 2016 meetings at the CWA's Dec. 10 board meeting. The member vote entitlement is calculated based on the total financial contribution from each agency. The contribution amount includes all taxes, assessments, fees, and charges paid to or on behalf of the...
A swarm of bicyclists are due to arrive in Fallbrook on Wednesday, Dec. 30 and stay overnight before traveling to San Diego the next day. "This holiday season, 100 cyclists will pedal their way across the beaches, mountains, and deserts of Southern California on Hostelling International USA's (HI USA) 59th annual Christmas Bicycle Trip," said organizers. The Christmas Bicycle Trip, covering 400 miles of challenging terrain, begins and ends in San Diego and is said to be the...
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Sparkling, full of light and pleasant – the Garden Center Café is all this and more. The food is adeptly prepared by the chefs who use fresh and innovative ingredients; and the staff and owners work very hard to keep the menu exciting. This establishment has been welcoming diners for over twenty years – Bill and Vicki Porter have owned it for fifteen. Their son, Clay Porter, is general manager. In addition to a sunny, sparkling, indoor area, the Garden Center affords a garden...
FALLBROOK – Vista Valley Country Club provided a delicious luncheon on Dec. 10 for Encore Club, ushering in the Christmas season. Many members and their guests enjoyed the beautiful setting, festive decor, and warm friendships. A talented pianist added to the pleasure of the party. Fallbrook Encore Club is a social organization, serving residents of Bonsall, Rainbow and Fallbrook communities. The members enjoy a variety of activities to choose from each month. And perhaps m...
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FALLBROOK – The Fallbrook High School Marching Band is set to travel to England on Dec. 27 to march in London’s 30th anniversary New Year’s Day Parade. Members of the band have worked tirelessly for the past year earning their way to make this monumental trip. Their week in London will be filled with tours of the Palace of Westminster, the Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace, Greenwich, the Tower of London, as well as numerous other exciting adventures. The group will...
FALLBROOK – This year, the Rotary Club of Fallbrook is recognizing students of the month at a different school in the Fallbrook Union Elementary School District each time. For the month of December, students from La Paloma Elementary School were recognized. La Paloma Elementary School principal Julie Schlueter presented Alexa Caldwell, sixth grade, and Delonte Hillery, first grade as the honorees. Caldwell was recognized for "practicing the habit of "synergize." She e...
FALLBROOK – Zion Lutheran Church and School’s Boy Scout Troop 739 held its Court of Honor on Dec. 14, at Zion Fellowship Center. Over 100 Scouts, adult leaders, and their family members were served dinner cooked by the Scouts taking their cooking merit badge. Scouts were also awarded over 35 rank advancements or merit badges during the Court of Honor. Additionally two Scouts, Zack Schroeder and Elijha Zepeda, were honored for becoming Troop 739’s 13th and 14th Scouts to achie...
FALLBROOK – On Saturday, Dec. 12, KirE Builders, Inc. celebrated the opening of their new home community "Circa De Loma" with a ribbon-cutting ceremony attended by the Fallbrook and Bonsall Chambers of Commerce, and representatives of Senator Joel Anderson and Congressman Duncan Hunter. The 10 distinctively designed homes are priced from the $700s on two-plus-acre view lots. Most homes offer single-level living and options are offered for indoor-outdoor flexibility, prep k...
FALLBROOK – New escrows, a leading indicator of real estate activity, showed surprising strength in November in Fallbrook and Bonsall, Jerry Kalman, a Realtor® with HomeSmart Legends reported last week. During November, 57 homes came off the market, bringing the total of those in escrow to 99, which helped reduce the inventory of active homes to 258. The average Fallbrook and Bonsall selling price of $537,000 per home reflected a two percent rise over October and a two pe...
FALLBROOK – As technology has made working remotely easier, more and more professionals are working from home. Working from home can help working parents save money on childcare costs and help all workers avoid rush hour traffic jams and the costs of commuting to and from the office. The right working environment is essential for men and women who work from home. An environment that's conducive to work can help people increase their productivity and make their employers m...
FALLBROOK – Fresh herbs and recently picked ingredients can add flavor to any meal. A home chef can even improve the flavor of store-bought or prepared foods with an herb garnish that can transform otherwise bland dishes into something people will want to eat again and again. Harvesting fresh herbs is easy for homeowners who have gardens right in their backyards. However, everyone does not have a backyard, and even those that do might find their gardens threatened by c...
Sandra Shrader Special to the Village News If you are counting on leaving your heirs to figure out how to distribute your estate, you can also usually count on leaving a legacy of confusion, bitter feelings, and a divided family. The best way to prevent all that potential family drama is to identify the assets in your estate and prepare a will or a trust, according to Carl Morrison, attorney and estate planning professional. "I have seen what happens to families when people...
FALLBROOK – The holiday spirit is alive and well, and especially for the veterans that have been given the gifts of a home from Homes for Our Troops this past year. Scott Youngren and Youngren Construction, a family-run construction company based in Fallbrook serving North San Diego and Southern Riverside counties, have been passionately involved in building homes as a general contractor for Homes for Our Troops since 2010. Youngren is currently finishing building the 15th h...
Sandra Shrader Special to the Village News In the world of cars, it’s often said that performance is everything. But in the world of car service and repairs, Autoheim owner Danny Covo believes that performance consists of more than engine revolutions and corner turns. Performance is measured by customer relationships, reliability, and a solid reputation for automotive repairs, said Covo, who, along with his son Mike Covo, operates Autoheim Service and Repairs, located at 1...
Trudy Lieberman Special to the Village News What does the label "FDA-approved" really mean? Most people probably think it assures that a drug you take is safe and effective for the condition you have. It seems to say a drug has passed muster with the drug safety experts in Washington so it’s okay to use it, right? Well, not quite. An investigation by the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel has just concluded FDA approval is no guarantee a drug is safe and effective, and the paper’s investigation of diabetes drugs, should make eve...
FALLBROOK – Contrary to popular belief, the spine can cause pain in other parts of the body, not just the back! Pain, unfortunately, is a very complicated experience that differs for everyone. Although pain can be difficult to accurately diagnose and treat, there are a wide variety of techniques and treatments that can effectively mitigate symptoms. At American Spine Group, treatment typically includes steroid injections, nerve blocks, radiofrequency neurotomy, and m...
PALA – Comedian Anjelah Johnson, whose portrayal of "Tammy the Nail Salon Lady" was one of the most viewed videos on YouTube and Google, will bring her stand-up show to the events center at Pala Casino Spa & Resort on Saturday, March 19, 2016. Johnson was a series regular on MADtv, which spawned her second mega-hit, the fierce and fiery "Bon Qui Qui." She also co-starred in "Alvin and the Chipmunks 2: The Squeakquel," "Marmaduke" and "Our Family Wedding," with America F...
PALA – Pala Casino Spa & Resort will continue its free events series in January featuring the 60+ Club at 1 p.m. on Tuesdays and 12:30 p.m. on Thursdays and tribute concerts at 8 p.m. on Saturdays in the Infinity Showroom. Due to the winter season, Luis Rey’s weekend entertainment is on hiatus. The free January entertainment schedule includes: Tribute Concerts start at 8 p.m. on Saturdays in the Infinity Showroom - an. 2, Atomic Punks, a tribute to Van Halen, followed by Club Infinity with DJ Shy. - Jan. 9, Wayward Sons, a tr...
Bob Garver Special to the Village News "The Hunger Games" is coming to an end. The blockbuster franchise based on a trilogy of young adult novels has come out with its fourth and final film. "Mockingjay – Part 2" has already opened to over $100 million, as have all the films in the series. And, as with all the films in the series, I don’t understand its widespread appeal. In this final installment, Katniss Everdeen (Jennifer Lawrence) is on a mission to The Capitol of Pan...
FALLBROOK – The Fallbrook Chamber of Commerce has announced the following networking opportunities for the month of January: - Monday, Jan. 4 at 8:30 a.m. – First Monday Coffee at Chamber office, 111 S. Main Ave. All are welcome! - Thursday, Jan. 14 at 8 a.m. – SunUpper hosted by Vivint Solar at Chamber office, 111 S. Main Ave. - Wednesday, Jan. 27 from 4:30 to 7:30 pm – Chamber Member Expo with Bonsall Chamber of Commerce at Pala Mesa Resort. Exhibitor space available for members of both Chambers. - Friday, Jan. 29 at noon...
FALLBROOK – Jeanette and Jim Voorhis celebrated 60 years of marriage on November 24, 2015. Married in Glendale Calif., they graduated from NAU and taught in Fallbrook for a total of more than 70 years. In honor of their anniversary, their four daughters, sons-in-law, and many of their grandchildren as well as friends joined them on an Alaskan cruise last summer. Jim and Jeanette say that the key ingredients to a wonderful marriage are love, patience, forgiveness, and a g...