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New report reinforces lifesaving benefits of smoke alarms
FALLBROOK – A new report from the National Fire Protection Association confirmed the importance of having working smoke alarms... — Updated 3/11/2019
By Rose Care FUNdamentals for March 2019
Location, Location, Location. Depending on location – or more specifically, that of the garden – gardeners may have... — Updated 3/11/2019
All invited to Arbor Day celebration
FALLBROOK – Fallbrook's Save Our Forest is set to welcome California Arbor Day... — Updated 3/11/2019
What's in your garden, Fallbrook?
Maggie Stewart Special to the Village News Fallbrook is a special place to grow... — Updated 3/4/2019
Living amongst the oaks
What is more characteristic of the California landscape than the majestic oaks... — Updated 3/4/2019
SDG&E's 2019 Wildfire Mitigation Plan builds on the past
SAN DIEGO – As conversations about climate change and wildfires continue at the forefront of California policy discussions, San... — Updated 2/22/2019
County's new 'granny flat' fee waiver program offers great benefits and flexibility
Scott Youngren Special to the Village News I applaud San Diego County's... — Updated 2/22/2019
The Big Dig for 2019 is complete
FALLBROOK – Volunteers are what make it happen. Save Our Forest calls it... — Updated 2/22/2019
FPUD awards contract for Sandia and Bucknell reservoirs
The Fallbrook Public Utility District re-bid the re-coating of the district’s Sandia and Bucknell reservoirs, and the second... — Updated 2/15/2019
Time to wake up rose bushes
Nature lies fallow in winter in preparation for the new year. All life needs... — Updated 2/15/2019
Preliminary work for new Sandia Creek Drive bridge is starting
Sandra Jacobson of California Trout, George Sutherland and Bob Blankenship of... — Updated 2/15/2019
Annual Orchid Auction scheduled for this weekend
SAN MARCOS – The San Diego County Cymbidium Society will hold its annual Orchid Auction Saturday, Feb. 9, at the San Marcos... — Updated 2/8/2019
County trails to try in 2019
Make 2019 the year of new adventures and fresh air. San Diego County park rangers have selected 10 trails for residents to try... — Updated 2/8/2019
Planning your backyard orchard
It's the season for putting your thinking caps on and growing your own wholesome and healthy fruits and veggies for the coming seas... — Updated 2/8/2019
Swollen shoot virus addressed at cacao genome workshop
The International Conference on the Status of Plant and Animal Genome Research has been held annually at the Town and Country... — Updated 2/1/2019
County, Solana Center offer rain barrels for a drop in the bucket
January's rains have ended, but there are still a couple of potentially rainy... — Updated 2/1/2019
Supervisors approve Don Dussault Park construction contract
San Diego County’s Department of Parks and Recreation will be undertaking the design phase of upcoming improvements to Don... — Updated 1/23/2019
Mice test positive for hantavirus, the first in 2019
Five mice trapped in routine monitoring in southeastern, north central and north... — Updated 1/23/2019
Erosion control for home-garden-ranch
The recent much needed rains came to a parched earth. I haven’t seen such an early rainy season for many a year, and it is... — Updated 1/23/2019
NFPA and State Farm announce start of funding award application period for Wildfire Community Preparedness Day 2019
FALLBROOK – Reducing fuel for fires around vulnerable homes; meeting and talking with firefighters about community preparedness... — Updated 1/19/2019
New Year's resolutions for pet owners
The new year is here, and for those who make resolutions, make this the year to p... — Updated 1/19/2019
A gardener's resolutions for 2019
“There is one blue planet floating in space, let’s take care of her.” Here are my 2019 gardener’s resolutions: * First,... — Updated 1/19/2019
Learn all about pruning for next month
There is no specific timeline for winter rose care, but there are general guidelines. For the area, spring pruning should be... — Updated 1/14/2019
NFPA encourages prompt removal of Christmas trees
QUINCY, Mass. – For anyone having trouble parting with their Christmas tree, here’s a fact to motivate them: One-third or 33... — Updated 1/14/2019
