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 Fallbrook Chamber of Commerce has several upcoming events planned. They include: Monday, March 11 – Educational Seminar presented by Jorden, Buechner & Serranzana – Employment Law Workshop at Chamber, 10 a.m. Thursday, March 14 – SunUpper hosted by Go Be Rewarded, 9 a.m. Friday, March 15 – Business Breakfast Club at Bakin it Up, 9 a.m. (members only) Wednesday, March 20 – SunDowner hosted by Rotary Club of Bonsall at Backdraft Bar & Grill, 5:30 p.m. Friday, March 22 – Lunch Mob at Firehouse Que & Brew, Noon...
FALLBROOK – The Fallbrook Chamber of Commerce will host its annual Community Expo “Discover Fallbrook!” Friday, May 17, at the Vineyard at 1924 from 3-6 p.m. The expo is an opportunity for residents and visitors alike to learn about the chamber’s member businesses, ask questions, collect information and make some new contacts. Bring business cards and join in the networking. No cards? No problem. The event is for everyone. Exhibitor booths are for chamber business members only, but the event is free and open to the public....
SACRAMENTO – The California Bountiful Foundation, the 501(c)3 science, research and education nonprofit organization of the California Farm Bureau began enrollment Feb. 21 for a new program called Expanding Our Roots: Beginning Farmers and Ranchers Mentorship Program. The program has a website where beginning farmers and ranchers with one to 10 years of farming and ranching experience in California may enroll for free in the mentorship program, go to https://www.californiabountifulfoundation.com/. Farmers and ranchers i...
SACRAMENTO – Did you know tax preparers are not allowed to take a percentage of your tax refund as compensation? Or that an advertisement promising guaranteed tax refunds is a red flag for fraud? “How can anyone know you’re getting a refund until after they’ve looked at your paperwork? It’s simple. They can’t,” Lester Crawford, chair of the California Tax Education Council, a state-mandated nonprofit organization that manages the registration of more than 40,000 tax preparers, said. “The key to staying out of trouble with th...
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If you’re a registered voter and haven’t cast your ballot yet, you’ll soon get a reminder from the Registrar’s office that you have less than two weeks to cast your ballot for the March presidential primary election. The Registrar sent over 1.8 million reminder postcards to registered voters in San Diego County who had not voted as of Feb. 14. Don’t delay! If you have been holding onto your ballot, act now and vote from the comfort of your home. Sign and date your return envelope, seal your completed ballot inside and retur...
FALLBROOK – Fallbrook Union Elementary School District has announced the launch of its new monthly PTA Roundtable meetings, exclusively designed for PTA leaders and Superintendent Monika Hazel. These meetings aim to foster collaboration, exchange ideas, and strengthen the vital partnership between district leaders and PTA leaders. Recognizing the significance of communication and relationship-building between district leaders and PTA leaders, Hazel emphasized, "PTAs are integr...
WASHINGTON – Increasing access to programs and improving service are the main goals of the updated Equity Action Plan released by the Social Security Administration, Feb. 14. “We will administer our programs equitably by reducing administrative burdens and reaching underserved people,” said Martin O’Malley, Commissioner of Social Security. “In line with the Administration’s whole-of-government approach to deliver better outcomes for the American people, I’m pleased to share our Equity Action Plan 2023 Update.” Underserved Com...
WASHINGTON – The Social Security Administration published a proposed rule, “Use of Electronic Payroll Data to Improve Program Administration,” describing the agency’s plans for accessing and using information from payroll data providers to reduce improper payments, including overpayments, which improves service to customers, Feb. 15. Unreported, late reported, and incorrectly reported earnings are often a cause of overpayments for people who receive Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits and Supplem...
Shannon Ralls fills a coffee pot at the Fallbrook Coffee Company, 622 S. Mission Rd. Ralls has been the manager for two years. Her goal is to be a highly successful freelance artist. Her work is in pet portraits but not limited to. Her work can be seen at https://shayrallsart.wordpress.com/. Village News/David Landry photo...
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Starting Tuesday, Feb. 6, registered voters can return their mail ballot for the March Presidential Primary Election to any one of 146 official ballot drop boxes located around the county. Mail ballots for the county's 1.9 million registered voters were expected to arrive that week. What do the Registrar's official ballot drop boxes look like? The Registrar's official ballot drop boxes are red, white and blue and feature the Registrar's logo along with the county seal. All...
SAN DIEGO – San Diego County District Attorney Summer Stephan was honored at a ceremony Wednesday, Jan. 31, with the United States Attorney General's Award for Meritorious Public Service – the top public service award granted by the U.S. Department of Justice. It is designed to recognize the most significant contributions of citizens and organizations in support of justice. U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland announced the recipients for the 71st Annual Attorney Gen...
FALLBROOK – Rainbow Municipal Water District welcomed a new chief financial officer, Rick Aragon. Aragon joined the team at the end of January and worked with staff to manage financial planning and customer service. Aragon joins Rainbow Water with nearly two decades of expertise in accounting, finance, grants, and contracts and with 10 years of experience as a chief financial officer for a variety of different size water districts in Southern California. He most recently l...
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Jean Larsen Executive Director Legacy Endowment Community Foundation In my career, I’ve been asked “what does it take to start up and run a nonprofit organization?” more times than I can count. I know this question comes from a deeply heartfelt place, asked by someone who is dreaming of the opportunity to make a lasting impact or to create a positive change from something they’ve experienced. Such inspirational planning can range from supplying cuddly soft teddy bears to every child entering a hospital emergency departm...
The Rainbow Municipal Water District has three standing committees. A member of one of those committees does not need to be on Rainbow’s board but needed to be a resident in the Rainbow Municipal Water District service area. A change in the committee’s policy now allows non-resident ratepayers to serve on those committees. A 4-0 Rainbow board vote Tuesday, Jan. 23, with one vacant seat, approved the change to Rainbow’s administrative code. Committees may be comprised of Rainbow board members, staff and legal ratepayers of the...
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Tracy DeFore County of San Diego Communications Office Voter information pamphlets are on their way to the County's 1.9 million registered voters for the March 5 presidential primary election. When you receive your pamphlet, check the back for your party registration. Your political party preference determines which presidential primary candidates will appear on your primary election ballot. The Registrar urges voters to review each political party's rules if you plan to vote...
Tracy DeFore County of San Diego Communications Office San Diego County District Attorney Summer Stephan is warning businesses and scammers not to take advantage of consumers by price gouging or other fraud schemes during a state of an emergency – doing so can result in prosecution and jail. As a result of the damage and devastation caused by the severe storm on Jan.22, the County of San Diego has proclaimed a local emergency on behalf of the Board of Supervisors in anticipation that resources and assistance from the state a...
FALLBROOK – The Fallbrook Chamber of Commerce has several upcoming events planned. They include: Monday, Feb. 5 – First Monday Coffee at Chamber office, 9 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 8 – SunUpper at Chamber office, hosted by Mary Kay/Cindy Gobrecht, 9 a.m. Friday, Feb. 16 – Business Breakfast Club, 9 a.m. (location TBD) Wednesday, Feb. 21 – SunDowner hosted by Fallbrook Village Rotary Club at Fallbrook Regional Health District office on Brandon Road, 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 29 – Dinner Mob at Harry’s Sports Bar & Grill, 5 p.m....
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Joe Naiman Village News Reporter The Vallecitos School District board has approved a collective bargaining agreement with the Vallecitos Educators Association. A 4-0 board vote Jan. 9, with one vacant seat, approved the agreement for fiscal year 2023-24. The Vallecitos teachers will receive a 5% raise for 2023-24, and the agreement also provides for a 4% raise for 2024-25. “It was a productive negotiating session,” said Vallecitos School District Superintendent Meliton Sanchez, who is also the district’s chief business offic...
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FALLBROOK – Local banking expert and vice president with Wells Fargo Laurene Soper joins Legacy Endowment Community Foundation's Board of Directors as its newest member advocating for North County's nonprofit sector, expanding Legacy's roster of community and civic leaders to nine individuals. Soper possesses both a broad and specific range of financial expertise. In August 2023, she celebrated 25 years with Wells Fargo, and was with the Bank of Boston for the previous s...
