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  • The year in review for North County Fire

    Updated Dec 28, 2023

    Keith McReynolds Fire Chief North County Fire Protection District On behalf of the members of the North County Fire Protection District, greetings! The year 2023 brought service expansion opportunities and progress to our fire district. We completed the renovation at Fire Station #2 on Winterwarm Drive, began designing the renovation of our Fire Station #3 on Rainbow Valley Boulevard, and began the planning for a full replacement of our Fire Station #4 on Pala Mesa Drive. We...

  • FPUD approves SDG&E grant for EV supply equipment

    Updated Dec 28, 2023

    Joe Naiman Village News Reporter San Diego Gas & Electric has a Power Your Drive for Fleets program which reimburses 80% of the cost to install fleet charging infrastructure for conversion to lower-emission vehicles. The Fallbrook Public Utility District received a $70,668 grant from the program, and a 5-0 FPUD board vote Monday, Dec. 4, accepted the grant and approved the grant agreement. The grant will allow FPUD to install three high-speed Level 3 chargers and six Level 2 charging stations. A Level 3 charging station can p...

  • Fallbrook Chamber announces January events

    Updated Dec 28, 2023

    FALLBROOK – The Fallbrook Chamber of Commerce has several upcoming events planned. They include: Thursday, Jan. 11 – SunUpper at Boys & Girls Club, 9 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 16 – Nonprofit Connector Meet the Funders Event at Fallbrook Regional Health District Health & Wellness Center, 10 a.m. to noon; register online at http://www.fallbrooknonprofitconnector.org Wednesday, Jan. 17 – SunDowner at Red Eye Saloon, 5:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 19 – Business Breakfast Club for members only: Goal Setting Workshop by Karen Trapane at Reche...

  • Workers of the Week plan to be managers

    Updated Dec 28, 2023

    Lorena Ortiz, left, is a cook for Carl's Jr. and has been there for more than 18 years in Fallbrook. She's dedicated to the restaurant chain and her goal is to someday become the district manager for the franchise. Ana Paredes, right, is a shift leader who has been with the restaurant for 11 years, and she too wants to become the next future manager for Carl's Jr. located at 1137 South Mission Road. Village News/David Landry photo...

  • Shop safely on last-minute holiday gifts online

    Updated Dec 21, 2023

    FALLBROOK – With $8.8 billion lost to fraud in 2022, it is more important than ever to stay safe when last-minute online shopping this holiday season. And according to a recent survey conducted by TopCashback.com, exactly one-third of Americans, or 33%, are last-minute holiday shoppers. Whether people are starting their holiday shopping, or just picking up a few last-minute gifts, here are four tips for safe last-minute shopping from Samantha Landau, consumer expert at TopCashback. Go digital. “With only days left until Chris...

  • Worker of the Week runs his own repair shop

    Updated Dec 21, 2023

    Chris Bevan works on a car at his general automotive repair shop which he just opened on Nov. 1. Bevan Family Auto is located at 312 South Main Ave. With 15 years of experience, he services cars and trucks, foreign and domestic, operated by gas or diesel. At this time, Bevan Family Auto is taking appointments only at 760-782-5700. Bevan's goal is to have a successful business and be a great role model for his children. Village News/David Landry photo...

  • Don't give your information away during the holidays

    Updated Dec 21, 2023

    WASHINGTON – The Drug Enforcement Administration is warning the public of a widespread fraud scheme in which scammers impersonate DEA agents in an attempt to extort money or steal personal identifiable information. DEA personnel will never contact members of the public or medical practitioners to demand money or any other form of payment, will never request personal or sensitive information, and will only notify people of a legitimate investigation or legal action in person or by official letter. In fact, no legitimate f...

  • Out of the Ashes Fund benefits from golf tournament

    Updated Dec 21, 2023

    The Fallbrook Chamber of Commerce presents a check in the amount of $4,500 to representatives of Legacy Endowment Community Foundation for the benefit of the Out of the Ashes Fund. The amount represents a portion of the proceeds from our Sept. 29 Annual Charity Golf Tournament; from left, Joan Eberle, Honorary Mayor; Anne Klentz, golf committee member; Rachel Mason, board president for Legacy Endowment Community Foundation; Lila MacDonald, CEO, Fallbrook Chamber of Commerce;...

  • CCL receives FPUD contract for Via Arroyo Pipeline replacement

    Updated Dec 13, 2023

    Joe Naiman Village News Reporter CCL Contracting Inc. was awarded the Fallbrook Public Utility District contract to replace the Via Arroyo Pipeline. FPUD’s board voted 5-0 Monday, Dec. 4, to award the contract to CCL, which is based in Escondido. The contract is for $2,635,000. “This is one of the big pipeline projects that we have had,” FPUD senior engineer Aaron Cook said. “It was in the budget. It was planned.” FPUD staff has created a priority list of replacement projects based on the age of the facilities and past fail...

  • Worker of the Week takes care of teeth

    Updated Dec 13, 2023

    Dr. Ryan Bramhall, a general practitioner in dentistry, discusses with his client the work needing to be performed in this dental session. Bramhall has been in business at 1108 South Main Ave, for over two years. His goal is to progress more into aesthetics and into family practice. Village News/David Landry photo...

  • FPUD awards SCADA support contract to Arcadis

    Updated Dec 13, 2023

    Joe Naiman Village News Reporter The previous Fallbrook Public Utility District contract to support the district’s supervisory control and data acquisition systems has expired, and Arcadis was awarded the new contract. FPUD’s board voted 5-0 Monday, Dec. 4, to approve a contract with Arcadis to assist with instrumentation, controls and SCADA support. The contract will be for three years with a maximum value of $125,000 for the first year and $100,000 for the second and third years. “There is some specialized work that needs s...

  • Rainbow Municipal Water District awarded Top Workplace for the third year

    Updated Dec 13, 2023

    FALLBROOK – The Rainbow Municipal Water District (RMWD) was awarded 2023 Top Workplace in San Diego County by the San Diego Union-Tribune in partnership with Energage, LLC. The accolade is the third consecutive year RMWD has earned the honor as an organization recognized for top performance from an anonymous employee survey conducted by Energage Workplace Survey. “We are proud to receive the Top Workplaces award for 2023,” said Jake Wiley, RMWD general manager. “This achievement reflects the dedication and commitment of our...

  • Wrapping up charitable giving for the year

    Updated Dec 13, 2023

    Jean Larsen Legacy Endowment Community Foundation On the cusp of finishing out the 2023 year, what a year it’s been. Gladly, many people have figured out what to buy family and friends for holiday gift giving, so they can put their minds to work on making other people’s lives filled with joy, merriment and surprises during the year-end festivities. On this topic, I extend a few thoughts for wrapping up year-end donations, not only from the heart, but also for the taxman. If you are over that 70+ year-old threshold and you...

  • BUSD approves two videography contracts with Simon Michael

    Updated Dec 7, 2023

    Joe Naiman Village News Reporter The Nov. 15 meeting of the Bonsall Unified School District board included two actions to approve videography contracts with Simon Michael. One action approved a $1,250 contract with Michael for the “Belong in BUSD” video project. The other approval is for BUSD website pages and will pay Michael $4,000. Both actions passed on 4-0 votes with Pascal Lapoirie absent. “I’m really excited about the product,” said BUSD Superintendent Joseph Clevenger. The “Belong in Bonsall” video will have five to s...

  • FUESD aims to inspire students with 'Everyday Matters' attendance initiative

    Updated Dec 7, 2023

    FALLBROOK – Fallbrook Union Elementary School District is delighted to announce the launch of a new initiative aimed at bolstering student attendance and ensuring that each child gets the opportunity to excel academically. Under the banner "Everyday Matters: Be Present and Be Successful," this campaign will encompass a range of strategies and incentives to encourage students to attend school regularly and actively engage in their learning. Recognizing that consistent attendance is a fundamental building block for student s...

  • Worker of the Week personalizes products

    Updated Dec 7, 2023

    Abraham Gonzalez displays a plaque he made on the job at Borst Designs, 447 Ammunition Road, where he's worked for 15 years. The finished plaque is ready to be shipped out of state. Gonzalez receives assignments from Salome Corona, the company's graphics designer, and he etches the designs on grave markers, monuments, plaques and pet markers. The company distributes its products all over the world on special request. Village News/David Landry photo...

  • County Assessor Marks recognized with Emerging Professional Award from international trade group

    Updated Dec 7, 2023

    SAN DIEGO – Jordan Marks, assessor, recorder and county clerk of San Diego County, has been named as the recipient of the International Association of Assessing Officers’ 2023 Emerging Professional award. The award is presented to an IAAO member who, comparatively early in their career, has made a significant contribution to the IAAO by demonstrating leadership in the organization, participating in various IAAO activities, assisting other members and working toward IAAO’s mission. IAAO said that Marks is one of the young...

  • Legacy Endowment distributes year-end grants

    Updated Nov 29, 2023

    FALLBROOK – As Fallbrook and Bonsall's regional community foundation, Legacy Endowment distributed more than $525,000 in generous grants and annual distributions Nov. 16, hosting an "open office" for donors, board members and stakeholders. The day-long reception replaced an annual dinner in order to give individuals, interested donors, and agency representatives a more personal opportunity to learn more about each other. Grants were awarded from its Elisabeth Wilson E...

  • Check once, check twice, check your receipts so your holiday's nice

    Updated Nov 29, 2023

    Gig Conaughton County of San Diego Communications Office The shop-shoppingest time of the year is back. And that means it’s a perfect time to remind all of us – always, always double-check your receipts so you don’t get accidentally overcharged by faulty cash registers and price scanners. Online shopping has gotten huge. But most of us are still trekking to the shopping mall and stores. According to the U.S. Census Bureau’s recently released E-Commerce Third Quarter 2023 report, ecommerce made up 15.6% of all retails sales....

  • NCFPD seeks Neighborhood Reinvestment grant for UTV

    Updated Nov 29, 2023

    Joe Naiman Village News Reporter The North County Fire Protection District will be pursuing a Neighborhood Reinvestment Program grant from the County of San Diego for a utility task vehicle. A 5-0 NCFPD board vote Nov. 14 approved a draft grant application and a resolution for NCFPD staff to submit the application to the County of San Diego. The request is for $58,898, which is the estimated cost of the acquisition. “The district has an interest to purchase a utility task vehicle,” said NCFPD Fire Chief Keith McReynolds. “We...

  • Fallbrook Chamber to hold Christmas of Giving Open House

    Updated Nov 24, 2023

    FALLBROOK – The Chamber announced it has scheduled its Christmas of Giving Open House for Saturday, Dec, 16 at its office located at 111 S. Main, from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. The purpose of this annual event, which began in 2017, is to support four local nonprofit chamber member charities – the four chosen by the chamber staff this year are the Daniel Ferguson Memorial Foundation, Fallbrook Art Association, God’s Heart Ministry/Las Valientes and the Heather Janikowski Foundation. Donations of cash or check made payable to the s...

  • RMWD General Manager Wiley appointed to SDCWA Board

    Updated Nov 24, 2023

    FALLBROOK – The Rainbow Municipal Water District (RMWD) General Manager, Jake Willey, has been appointed to represent RMWD on the San Diego County Water Authority (SDCWA) Board of Directors. Wiley is assigned to serve on the Water Authority Administrative and Finance, and Engineering and Operations committees. Wiley's appointment stems from the retirement of former General Manager Tom Kennedy, who served as the district's representative on the Water Authority Board for nine years during his tenure with the district. K...

  • Supervisors approve USFS firefighting helicopter grant

    Updated Nov 24, 2023

    Joe Naiman Village News Reporter The County of San Diego’s Sheriff’s Department and the United States Forest Service had been in discussion for a grant to help fund a twin-engine firefighting helicopter. After the Sheriff’s Department was notified that the grant would be awarded, San Diego County Board of Supervisors approval was necessary. The county supervisors voted 4-0 Nov. 7, with one vacant seat, to ratify the grant application and accept the $3,750,000 grant. Because the Sheriff’s Department already had helicop...

  • Worker of the Week helps her community

    Updated Nov 24, 2023

    Christine Jameson, a weekly volunteer at the Fallbrook Food Pantry, prepares a shopping cart for a low income family waiting outside the food pantry at 140 North Brandon Road. She's been helping there for eight years. She also volunteers her time to help set up booths for special events, and donates her time with the Fallbrook Good News Club at the Fallbrook Community Center on Tuesdays from 2:30-4:30 p.m., as a teaching assistant. Her goal is to help support her local...

  • Vallecitos school board gives Wheeler 5% bonus

    Updated Nov 24, 2023

    Joe Naiman Village News Reporter Vallecitos School District business manager Cheri Wheeler was given a one-time bonus by the Vallecitos board. The 5% bonus was approved on a 3-0 vote Oct. 10 with Terese Kristensen absent and one vacant seat. Wheeler’s annual salary is $79,418, and she will receive a $3,970.89 bonus. “During the last school year, we gave 5% increases to the teachers and the classified non-management,” said Vallecitos School District Superintendent and Chief Business Officer Meliton Sanchez. The three manag...

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