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 will host its annual Discover Fallbrook Community Expo Friday, May 17, at The Vineyard at 1924 from 3-6 p.m. The community is invited to "Discover Fallbrook!" as Chamber member businesses will be showcased. Come learning about their products and services plus enjoy some networking opportunities. Attendees can learn about member businesses, ask questions, collect information and make some new contacts. Bring those business cards a...
WASHINGTON – The Social Security Administration announced it will decrease the default overpayment withholding rate for Social Security beneficiaries to 10% or $10, whichever is greater, from 100%, significantly reducing financial hardship on people with overpayments. “Social Security is taking a critically important step towards our goal of ensuring our overpayment policies are fair, equitable and do not unduly harm anyone,” Martin O’Malley, commissioner of Social Security, said. “It’s unconscionable that someone wou...
SAN DIEGO – The San Diego County investment pool has reached an all-time high of $18 billion while maintaining a “AAA” rating, County Treasurer-Tax Collector Dan McAllister announced April 12. The pool, managed by the County Treasury, is a local government fund of voluntary and mandatory monies from more than 200 public agencies. Mandatory participants include the county, all 42 local public-school districts, five community college districts and water and fire districts. Voluntary participants include the San Diego Reg...
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Each year, I have the honor and privilege of interviewing Fallbrook and Mission Vista high school seniors who apply for a college or trade school scholarship from one or more of our endowed scholarship funds. I am not alone, for there are about 15 other organizations in the region who offer scholarships and also interview applicants. Honestly, I think I’m speaking for everyone who has participated in these interviews, nothing compares to hearing first-hand about the lives and career plans of such amazing, bright, dedicated an...
WASHINGTON – The Social Security Administration published a final rule, “Omitting Food from In-Kind Support and Maintenance (ISM) Calculations,” March 27. The final rule announces the first of several updates to the agency’s Supplemental Security Income regulations that will help people receiving and applying for SSI. “A vital part of our mission is helping people access crucial benefits, including SSI,” said Martin O’Malley, Commissioner of Social Security. “Simplifying our policies is a common-sense solution that r...
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The Vallecitos School District will be adding a new portable classroom building to Vallecitos Elementary School, and the Tuesday, March 12, Vallecitos board meeting approved a design contract for the new classroom. A 3-0 vote, with two vacant seats, approved a contract for architectural and engineering services with MGPA Architecture. The Carlsbad company will be paid $26,200 for the work. “We’re excited to see that one through,” Meliton Sanchez, superintendent of Vallecitos School District and the district’s chief busines...
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The County Employees’ Charitable Organization distributed $101,507 in grants to 58 local nonprofit programs and the Employee Crisis Fund at its annual awards ceremony at the County Operations Center, Friday, March 29. Several local nonprofits, including health clinics, homeless service providers, after school programs and more, received grants. Among them was the Fallbrook Land Conservancy was given $1,037 to buy gardening tools (shovels, hoes) for its Environmental Education & Restoration Program. CECO has been the c...
WASHINGTON – The Social Security Administration and its Office of the Inspector General (OIG) partnered once again to raise public awareness about Social Security imposter scams during their fifth annual “Slam the Scam” Day on March 7. “As public servants, we must use every tool at our disposal to raise awareness and protect the American people against Social Security imposter scams,” said Martin O’Malley, Commissioner of Social Security. “Scammers use fear and deception to scare people out of their critical benefits. We...
Joe Naiman Village News Reporter The Fallbrook Public Utility District has awarded Amtek Construction the FPUD contract to install the first phase of electric vehicle charging equipment at the FPUD main office building. A 5-0 FPUD board vote Feb. 26 approved a $287,110 contract with Amtek, whose office is in Orange. 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, and FPUD will use the SDG&E...
The Fallbrook Public Utility District’s Administrative Code stipulates that per diem pay is to be reviewed annually, and any increase is limited to 5%. The per diem pay for FPUD directors had been $127.63, and when a Feb. 26 hearing date for the increase was set at FPUD’s Jan. 22 board meeting, the planned increase was to $134.01. FPUD opted to round that figure down by one cent, so FPUD directors will now be paid $134 for meetings. The FPUD board vote Feb. 26 was 5-0. A recommended increase requires a public hearing to be...
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Kay Construction Company, Inc., will be replacing the Fallbrook Public Utility District’s Ross Lake Pipeline. FPUD’s board voted 5-0 Feb. 26 to award the contract to Kay Construction. The Santee company will be paid $902,348 for the work. FPUD staff has created a priority list of replacement projects based on the age of the facilities and past failure incidents. The Ross Lake Pipeline was selected as a priority due to leaks, age, and condition. The pipeline has experienced multiple mainline breaks over the past year. The pro...
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FALLBROOK – Nathalie Taylor, free-lance writer and a 21-year affiliate of Reeder Media, was honored for winning 106 writing awards between the years of 2004 and 2023. The event, with 35 guests in attendance, was held at the Fallbrook Women's Club. Attendees enjoyed a luncheon catered by Trupiano's Italian Bistro, Feb. 16. The event was hosted by Debbie Ramsey, retired managing editor of the Village News. Taylor commented, "I thank the Lord for His inspiration, and feel that w...
The San Diego County Board of Supervisors approved two actions March 13 to help people move forward after arrest and incarceration. The board’s vote advanced plans to open a new San Diego Resource and Reentry Hub in the central region of San Diego County. The hub will bring numerous services together in one place to support the needs of people who are leaving jail or who are referred by law enforcement. The board’s vote also directed county staff to return within 120 days with a proposed ordinance for supervisors to con...
The contract the North County Fire Protection District has for upgrades to the NCFPD administrative building has been amended to include a complete replacement of the parking lot. A 5-0 vote at the NCFPD board meeting Tuesday, Jan. 23, approved the amendment to the contract with Reed Family Enterprises Inc. The change order will add an estimated $43,029 to the contract, although the board authorized a change order of up to $50,000 in case any unforeseen conditions are encountered. The North County Fire Protection District...
FALLBROOK – In the heart of Fallbrook Union Elementary School District, the spirit of community thrives through the invaluable contributions of volunteers. The commitment of individuals who selflessly dedicate their time to support students and educators has become a cornerstone of our educational ecosystem, fostering an environment where every child can flourish. Volunteers play a pivotal role in the success of students, providing additional resources, mentorship, and a n...
FALLBROOK – The Rainbow Municipal Water District Board of Directors announced the appointment of Cari Dale to the Division 3 vacancy. Dale, a resident of Fallbrook since 2001 with 30 years of management experience in water and wastewater utilities, was sworn into office at the Tuesday, Feb. 27, board meeting. Dale is the former director of water utilities for Oceanside, where she oversaw over 150 professionals in the full-service water, wastewater and recycled water programs....
As the often-dreaded tax season approaches, I’m going to give a gentle reminder to think about those year-end plans. Yes, those 2025 plans. I know, I can practically hear the “ugh” as you’re reading, but seriously, yes, planning now will allow people to reap tax rewards a year from now. In full disclosure, I do not have any kind of crystal ball; however, with the Federal Reserve halting its interest rate hikes, possibly making several decreases by summer, and the stock market doing a bit of a happy dance for the first t...
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SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom announced the following appointment, among others, Feb. 29: Bennae Calac, of Pauma Valley, has been appointed to the California Native American Heritage Commission. Calac has been president, owner and managing member at Native Grounds Monitoring Research and Consulting LLC since 2000, at 7G Foundation since 2018, and at Onoo Po Strategies since 2020. Calac is an enrolled member of the Pauma Band of Luiseño Indians, president of the Strong Hearted Native Women’s Coalition, and a member of t...