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SAN DIEGO COUNTY – The following document is ready for public review: Notice of Preparation Document and Public Scoping Meetings for a Draft Environmental Impact Report. Planning and Development Services (PDS) is seeking public and agency input on the scope and content of the environmental information to be contained in the Program Environmental Impact Report (EIR) being prepared for the Socially Equitable Cannabis Program (Cannabis Program). PDS has prepared a Notice of Preparation (NOP), which describes the probable envir...
Rubi Casas, manager of Auto International Insurance, is ready to help a customer find the best and most competitive auto insurance rates. Located at 1368 South Mission Road, Casas has 10 years of experience in the business and has been at this location five years. Her customers said they return due to her great customer service. Her goal is to own and operate her own Auto and Registration service in the near future. Village News/David Landry photo...
Rawia ElFarra offers a large selection of mens, womens, and boys clothing at The Happy Jug, two shops in one. The store has been in Fallbrook for over 35 years and at its present location at 138 South Main Ave. for the past 12 years. If that isn't enough work on her plate, ElFarra does fundraising for many organizations and for families that can't afford burial expenses after the loss of loved ones. Village News/David Landry photo...
Jean Larsen Executive Director Legacy Endowment Community Foundation When planning for retirement, most of us can give ourselves a big, large pat on the back for having saved, sacrificed, and stuck to a solid plan. Now comes the part where we rest on our laurels, knowing the amounts accumulated in those retirement accounts will last about 20-25 years. Peace of mind, right? Well, yes, except for if you’re on a slow pace to withdrawing your retirement funds. Then the IRS sets a minimum percentage you are required to take out...
Tony Ault Staff Writer Private investigator Anthony Campbell from AC Investigations in Fallbrook, who often provides The Village News and the Valley News with information for investigative journalism reports, was nominated recently as Investigator of the Year for the California Association of Licensed Investigators. Although he did not receive the award as the Investigator of Year, his nomination came in second and won praise from the organization during its 54th California Conference in Sonoma Wine Country in August.. “I...
2nd Lt. Jorin Hollenbeak Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton When searching on the internet, dirt is defined as "a substance, such as mud or dust, that soils someone or something." However, for Marines, dirt is simply a coat of honor worn after a day, or more often, months' worth of hard work. This same substance, "Dirt," is exactly what powdered off Sergeant John Evans, a U.S. Marine Corps Bulk Fuel Specialist with 7th Engineer Support Battalion (ESB), on each step taken as he w...
Christopher Enriquez works in the Tortilleria Department at Northgate Market at 1346 Mission Road in Fallbrook. He loves his job, has a very friendly demeanor and is always smiling. Village News/David Landry photo...
Joe Naiman Village News Reporter Reed Family Enterprises, Inc., was given the North County Fire Protection District contract to provide upgrades to the NCFPD administrative building. The NCFPD board voted 5-0 Aug. 22 to award a $354,728 contract to Reed Family Enterprises, which is based in Temecula, for the work. The scope of work includes parking lot asphalt repair and resurfacing, exterior door replacement, building entry security access control, a visitor parking stall meeting current Americans with Disabilities Act...
Joe Naiman Village News Reporter Michelle Peace is now the principal of Vallecitos Elementary School. Peace had been the school’s assistant principal during the 2022-23 school year. A 4-0 Vallecitos School District vote Aug. 1, with one vacant seat, approved a one-year contract for Peace as the school’s principal. “I’m excited to have her,” said Vallecitos Superintendent and Chief Business Officer Meliton Sanchez. Maritza Koeppen was the Vallecitos School District superintendent and Vallecitos Elementary School prin...
Joe Naiman Village News Reporter Carole Hodges is a Toastmasters area director this Toastmasters year. Hodges will be the Area 3 Director for 2023-24. Area 3 consists of Hodges’ Fallbrook Village Toastmasters club, the Chamber Club in Escondido, the Downtown Escondido Club and Rancho Bernardo Toastmasters. The area director works with club presidents and other club officers. “I’m simply there to support them,” Hodges said. Toastmasters International formerly called the area director position an area governor....
James C. Alvord, a Fallbrook attorney, goes over his notes before his next client arrives for a meeting. Alvord has been practicing law here, in the same office, for the past 25 years, at 405 S. Main Ave. Specializing in wills and trusts, he offers free consultations and can be reached by calling 760-728-1960. Village News/David Landry photo...
Now is a favorable moment for seniors to consider their savings habits, particularly those who are nearing retirement. As indicated by a recent survey carried out by TopCashback.com (TopCashback), a significant 61% of Americans are not feeling adequately financially prepared for their retirement years. The survey gathered responses from a diverse group of 2,041 individuals, all aged 18 and above. Irrespective of one's age, the importance of monitoring retirement objectives cannot be overstated. However, given the escalating...
Jean Larsen Executive Director Legacy Endowment Community Foundation After almost 40 years as a nonprofit professional, I am still bewildered when someone tells me the story of “…the millionaire next door” who passed away without a will or trust and no heirs. Generally speaking, when someone passes away without a will, trust, or other distribution plan, their money, assets, and belongings – the representation of their life – are distributed according to California law. It’s a lengthy, expensive, and complicated...
Joe Naiman Village News Reporter The Fallbrook Public Utility District will be purchasing a new Vactor truck to drain FPUD sewers. A 4-0 FPUD board vote Aug. 21, with Charley Wolk absent, approved the $389,770.54 purchase of a Vactor Manufacturing truck from Haaker Equipment Company. FPUD will acquire a 2024 Vactor Impact Combination Machine mounted on a 2024 Freightliner M2106 frame. “It’s there for basically flushing out the sewer system,” said FPUD general manager Jack Bebee. FPUD uses Vactor trucks for routine...
Amal Elfarra is the owner of the Yara Lingerie Boutique located at 117 West College Street. She does private events by appointments and her business offers local delivery and store pickups. Village News/David Landry photo...
FALLBROOK - Scott Weber and Julia Routh cumulatively have over 38 years in the financial sector. They recently decided to part ways with a local bank in Fallbrook and start their wealth planning business, Wealthlynk, so that they are able to do more planning with their clients. They are eager to provide comprehensive financial services to the community. Weber and Routh said they believe in a holistic approach to finances, making the plan very unique to each individual. They...
FALLBROOK – When anyone meets Lisa Ware, they immediately notice her warm smile and sparkling blue eyes. She is the vice president of operations for Boys & Girls Clubs of North County, and this month she celebrates her 20th work anniversary. Originally from Illinois, Ware, her husband Chris Ware and daughter Jamie Ware moved to Fallbrook 28 years ago when Chris was in the Marines. Lisa's first job with the Boys & Girls Clubs of North County was as a site supervisor...
Emmanuel Torres, the Anytime Fitness Club administrator, sits on the weight bench, getting ready for his off-the-clock workout. His fitness coach, Levi Vargas, spots him because safety comes first. The Anytime Fitness Club is located at 855 South Main Ave., Suite B, in Fallbrook. Village News/David Landry photo...
Emilio Stude reads some of the instructions from the one gallon paint can to a waiting customer.at Sherwin-Williams at 855 S. Main Ave. Stude has been working part time as their store clerk for over two years. When he isn't working there, he does part-time work as an apartment maintenance manager in Fallbrook. Village News/David Landry photo...
SAN MARCOS - The new Assistant Superintendent/Vice President of Student Services at Palomar College, Nick Mata, began his duties Monday, July 31, 2023, coming to North County from Santa Monica College. "We're thrilled to have Nick as our new Assistant Superintendent/Vice President of Student Services, a role that is integral to the success of our students," said Superintendent/President Dr. Star Rivera-Lacey. "We are confident that he will be a great addition to our team and...
It’s time to dust off those treasure-hunting skills, get frugal and save some money for National Thrift Shop Day Aug. 17. According to a recent survey conducted by TopCashback, a cash back site, 83% of Americans would consider buying refurbished or used items in order to save money. The survey polled a cross-section of 2,041 adults, aged 18 and over. To many people, thrifting is more than just second-hand shopping, it’s a lifestyle — 68% of Americans shop at thrift stores. This trend isn’t going out of style anytime...
Joe Naiman Village News Reporter A municipal service review evaluates services and anticipated needs of a public agency. It is a prerequisite for a jurisdictional change other than annexation of land within the sphere of influence, which determines the boundaries best served by a particular agency, and San Diego County’s Local Agency Formation Commission also periodically conducts sphere of influence updates for all cities and special districts. The Aug. 7 LAFCO meeting included a revision of LAFCO’s Fiscal Year 2023-24...
Rick Shah, owner of the Postal Annex at 855 South Main Ave., weighs a FedEx envelope for a customer. Shah has been at this location for over 12 years and in service for over 36 years. Postal Annex's services include a Notary always on site, Live Scan Fingerprinting and key cutting. Village News/David Landry photo...
SAN DIEGO COUNTY – The countdown has started! Everyone is invited to go online to find out if they are owed part of $543,171 in unclaimed money before it is rolled into the County General Fund. “If you have done business with the county in the last three years, including paying property taxes, you could be on the Unclaimed Monies list,” said San Diego County Treasurer-Tax Collector Dan McAllister July 28. Each year the Treasurer-Tax Collector and other county departments have thousands of dollars that are owed...
SAN MARCOS – Palomar College is seeking local residents to fill a vacancy on its Independent Citizens’ Oversight Committee (ICOC), which reviews the expenditure of Proposition M funds. Palomar College is seeking a local resident to fill a vacancy for one Community Member At-Large. The position is a two-year term, which will begin upon approval of the Palomar College Governing Board. Approved by voters in 2006, Prop. M is a $694 million bond measure that has enabled the Palomar Community College District (PCCD) to make...