Week of March 21, 2024

  • Accident and road closure at S. Mission and Stagecoach Ln.

    Village Editorial Staff | Mar 24, 2024

    S. Mission is closed at Stagecoach after a Tahoe SUV and red Nissan crashed in the intersection. The injuries are unknown. The damage to the front of the Nissan is extensive. Both vehicles are being...

  • Valley Center woman arrested after fatal Bonsall head-on crash

    California Highway Patrol | Mar 22, 2024

    Bonsall, Calif.- On Sunday, March 17, 2024, at approximately 11:24 p.m. officers from the California Highway Patrol-Oceanside Area office responded to a head-on vehicle crash on Gopher Canyon Road east of Hoxie Ranch Road. A 29-year-old female from Valley Center, California, was driving a brown Chevrolet Silverado eastbound on Gopher Canyon Road, east of Hoxie Ranch Road. A 51-year-old female from Vista, California, was driving a white Toyota Camry westbound on Gopher Canyon...

  • Silver alert: 94 yr old woman missing FOUND

    Village staff | Mar 22, 2024

    11:03 a.m. Update: Village News reached out to the surrounding business' and spoke with Carmen Maya. Carmen saw the reported missing woman as she was opening the door at a local eye doctor and was able to recognize her by the description given by SD Sheriff Helicopter. It has been confirmed that the missing woman has been found, safe. A 94-yr-old woman at risk was reported to have walked away from her daughter's car in the 500 block of Elder this morning. The ASTREA helicopter is saying she is a white woman with pink pants...

  • Worker of the Week works two jobs

    Mar 21, 2024

  • Taylor feted for 106 writing awards

    Mar 21, 2024

    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...

  • NCFPD administrative building upgrades contract amended to replace parking lot

    Joe Naiman, Village News Reporter | Mar 21, 2024

    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...

  • County Supervisors advance alternative to incarceration hub

    County News Center, County of San Diego Communications Office | Mar 21, 2024

    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...

  • SpaceX rocket launch wow's SoCal residents with spectacular sunset views

    Kim Harris, Special to Village News | Mar 21, 2024

    SpaceX launched a batch of Starlink satellites from Vandenberg Space Force Base into orbit Monday, March 18, causing a stir on social media and beyond. The Falcon 9 rocket lifted off at 7:28 p.m., just after sunset, carrying the 22 Starlink internet satellites into low Earth orbit where they were deployed about an hour after liftoff, according to the SpaceX website, www.spacex.com. Many took to social media posting photos and video with people from as far away as Arizona and...

  • Fundraisers started for family after fire destroys home

    Village News Staff and AC Investigations | Mar 21, 2024

    A manufactured home was reported to be on fire Thursday, March 14 at 9:28 a.m. at 235 W. Aviation Road, space 38, in the middle of downtown Fallbrook. North County Fire Protection District arrived in about two minutes and had the home, fully engulfed in fire extinguished in three minutes. Five people were displaced, according to NCFPD PIO John Choi. A Village News source reported that three of the people included a single mom, Veronica Castillo, and two daughters. PIO Choi...

  • County approves plan to improve pedestrian safety in unincorporated communities

    Shauni Lyles, County of San Diego Communications Office | Mar 21, 2024

    County Supervisors voted this week to make improvements for pedestrians at four intersections in the unincorporated communities of La Presa, Spring Valley and Fallbrook, and to make additional improvements at 17 different locations to improve pedestrian safety. The Department of Public Works maintains nearly 2,000 miles of roadways, bridges, guardrails, signs, traffic signals and crosswalks in the unincorporated area. The county secured grants for both projects from the...

  • Sheriff Log

    Mar 21, 2024

    NOTE: While these reports have been taken straight from the Sheriff's Office, individuals are innocent until proven guilty. These addresses reveal the block number, not an exact location. March 12 S. Mission Rd. / Mission Oak Rd. Shooting at dwelling or occupied vehicle 1700 blk Reche Rd. Petty theft - From building 200 blk Pankey Rd. Burglary: vehicle 800 blk Maravilla Ln. Burglary: residential 700 blk S. Main Ave. Arrest - Disorderly conduct: under the influence of alcohol March 13 3400 blk S. Old Hwy 395 Arrest -...

  • The Thief on the Cross

    Rick Koole, LifePointe Church | Mar 21, 2024

    Much of the world will take time to celebrate Easter and the resurrection of Jesus Sunday, March 31. When Jesus was crucified on the Friday before the resurrection, he was not alone; two other men hung next to him. One of them is commonly called “The Thief on the Cross,” and I’d like to share his story. I was at a banquet in Michigan when the speaker, Josh McDowell, a famous Christian author, spoke for the first time publicly about the sexual abuse he had suffered...

  • County adds third deputy to Pala law enforcement contract

    Joe Naiman, Village News Reporter | Mar 21, 2024

    The San Diego County Board of Supervisors approved a new law enforcement contract between the County of San Diego and the Pala Band of Mission Indians which adds a third deputy Sheriff to patrol the reservation. The supervisors’ 4-0 vote March 12, with Joel Anderson absent, approved a three-year agreement which covers the period from April 1, 2024, to March 31, 2027. The new contract also increases the coverage from two to three full-time deputies. Pala initially contracted with the county for law enforcement services in...

  • Rotarians spark love of reading at the Boys & Girls Clubs of North County

    Mar 21, 2024

    FALLBROOK – On Friday, March 8, the Rotary Club of Fallbrook hosted a special reading event at Boys & Girls Clubs of North County Club sites, where Rotarians read to the children in celebration of National Reading Month. Rotarians from various professions and backgrounds shared their love of reading with the students, sparking their imaginations and fostering a love for books and learning. The event was a part of Rotary's ongoing commitment to promoting literacy and...

  • St. Patrick visits Fallbrook for Irish event

    Mar 21, 2024

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  • Camp Pendleton Marine marches in remembrance of Bataan Death March

    Julie Reeder, Publisher | Mar 21, 2024

    Against the backdrop of dark early morning Temecula skies at 5:30 a.m., Retired Marine Sergeant Major Emilio Hernandez embarked on a 26-mile journey commemorating The Bataan Memorial Death March from Capt. Aaron J. Contreras Memorial Park in Temecula. The march is to give honor and tribute to the veterans both alive and deceased who braved the events of 1942, and in particular the Bataan Death March that took place in the Philippines during World War II. This is the 13th...

  • Silvergate hosts unforgettable St. Patrick's Day celebration for local seniors

    Mar 21, 2024

    FALLBROOK – Silvergate Fallbrook hosted a festive St. Patrick's Day celebration on March 15 to welcome local seniors into the retirement community for an exciting afternoon of fun festivities focused on Irish traditions and Gaelic lore. The event, which showcased live music and entertainment, also featured sumptuous traditional Irish foods and an abundance of fun activities that gave attendees an opportunity to immerse themselves with new friends in the cheerful spirit of...

  • Don Dussault Park, Elder Street sidewalks denied CDBG funding

    Joe Naiman, Village News Reporter | Mar 21, 2024

    Neither of the Fallbrook projects proposed for 2024-25 Community Development Block Grant funding were awarded any CDBG money. A 4-0 San Diego County Board of Supervisors vote March 12, with Joel Anderson absent, approved the county's 2024-25 annual funding plan for Community Development Block Grant, HOME Investment Partnerships, Emergency Shelter Grant, and Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS programs. The proposals for the Don Dussault Park expansion and Elder Street sidewalks were both placed on the list of...

  • 4 tax breaks for homeowners to know

    Jane Kepley, Special to the Village News | Mar 21, 2024

    Being a homeowner is often a big financial investment, from the down payment to home maintenance and improvements. But there are ways to save when you own a home, too – particularly on your annual tax returns. Homeownership typically comes with a number of tax deductions and credits that aren’t available for renters. Are you ready to save on your tax bill? Here are some perks you should have on your radar as you file your taxes. 1. Mortgage interest: You probably pay a...

  • Supervisors update CINA

    Joe Naiman, Village News Reporter | Mar 21, 2024

    The most recent update of the County of San Diego’s Capital Improvement Needs Assessment was approved at the March 12 San Diego County Board of Supervisors meeting. The supervisors' 4-0 vote, with Joel Anderson absent, approved the CINA, which reflects the county's facilities needs. The approval of the needs assessment itself did not include funding for projects on the list, although the supervisors also directed interim Chief Administrative Officer Sarah Aghassi to determine timing and funding mechanisms to implement the...

  • FWC to hold bazaar, vendors wanted

    Mar 21, 2024

    FALLBROOK – The Fallbrook Woman’s Club is holding a fundraising event at their clubhouse parking lot, Saturday, May 4, 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. If anyone is interested in having a vendor table for themself or an organization, they can request an application available through April 12. Set-up for the bazaar at FWC will be at 9 a.m. A limited number of 6-foot tables will be available. There will be such things as crafts, vintage items, jewelry and the like. If interested, contact Sharon Drucker for more information at...

  • State legislators have climate legislation on their plates

    Mar 21, 2024

    FALLBROOK – Fallbrook Climate Action Team will present a speaker to talk about the Climate Legislation that has been introduced this year in Sacramento. The ZOOM meeting is Tuesday, March 26, at 6:30 p.m. The speaker’s name is pending but will either be a Legislative Aide or a U.S. State Department Net Zero speaker. One of these bills is Assembly Bill 2619, which would repeal the NEM 3.0 decision and require the CPUC to create a new rule structure based on the clean energy goals set by Senate Bill 100, which committed...

  • Bonsall Virtual Academy offers options

    Mar 21, 2024

    Tina Calabrese Principal, Bonsall Virtual Academy Bonsall Virtual Academy is redefining education with its innovative blended program, catering to students from Transitional Kindergarten through 12th grade. Offering a unique blend of in-person and virtual classes, BVA prioritizes flexibility and personalized learning to equip students with the skills they need to thrive as global citizens. At the heart of BVA's approach is the commitment to providing each child with a...

  • Mike Choate Early Education Center delights families with fun-filled Family Math Day

    Mar 21, 2024

    FALLBROOK – The Mike Choate Early Education Center, part of the Fallbrook Union Elementary School District, welcomed families to the campus for the Family Math Day Friday, Feb. 16, where learning was fun for the whole family. Building upon the excitement of January's Family Science Day, this special event brought together students and their families for a day filled with laughter, discovery and, of course, math. "At the Mike Choate Center, we believe that early exposure to...

  • Palomar College salutes those who serve

    Mar 21, 2024

  • Progress made on the new Palomar stadiums

    Mar 21, 2024

    SAN MARCOS – Members of the Palomar College softball and football teams will soon be able to play their sports at the San Marcos campus in new stadiums offering a better experience for both athletes and fans. The new softball stadium, set to open during the spring semester, has 207 seats, and includes a press box, bullpens, batting cages, and a natural turf outfield. The new football stadium – the first ever at Palomar College – is set to open in the summer and will...

  • Lady Warriors take a win over the Patriots

    Mar 21, 2024

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  • Warriors battle Orange Glen in volleyball

    Mar 21, 2024

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  • Save Our Forest celebrates Arbor Day

    Mar 21, 2024

    FALLBROOK – A fitting way to celebrate Arbor Day is to plant trees. Almost 70 Fallbrook residents volunteered to do that at the March 9 Tree Planting Festival. Live Oak Park was also a fitting site for the new trees. With Save Our Forest members serving as tree captains, volunteers from Boy Scout Troop #731, National Charity League, and Fallbrook Land Conservancy all pitched in to get the job done. They planted a total of 32 new trees in the park. This treasured park has...

  • NCFPD approves emergency roof repair for Fleet Service Building

    Joe Naiman, Village News Reporter | Mar 21, 2024

    The North County Fire Protection District approved emergency roof repair for the district’s Fleet Service Building. The action Tuesday, Jan. 23, approved a resolution authorizing an emergency purchase procedure rather than the competitive bidding process, and the board also found the repair of an existing facility to be exempt from California Environmental Quality Act review. A four-fifths vote was needed to approve the emergency repair resolution, which was met by the 5-0 vote in favor. “The roof in our shop is...

  • Variable Checkerspot is the March Butterfly of the Month

    Seth Mueller, Special to the Village News | Mar 21, 2024

    Wings of Changes's March Butterfly of the Month is the Variable Checkerspot or Euphydryas chalcedona. It measures about 1.5 inches to 2 inches and is commonly found in California, Arizona and along the periphery of New Mexico, Nevada, Oregon, Washington or even southernmost regions of Canada and Alaska. These beautiful creatures rely on leaf litter during the colder months and can hibernate for years in cold climates. It thrives in wild areas like sagebrush, chaparral and...

  • Allergy season projected to be more intense due to recent rains

    Mar 21, 2024

    CALIFORNIA – As California experienced prolonged heavy rains this winter, health officials are projecting a more intense allergy season due to an anticipated explosion of vegetation and an increase in airborne pollen that promise to result in a more intense allergy season this year. As many people welcomed spring Tuesday, March 19, with feelings of renewal, new beginnings, budding leaves and blooming flowers, they will be less intent in welcoming seasonal allergies, which are likely to be more difficult and bothersome....

  • Healthy Habits: Green beans – 5-star worthy vegetable

    Megan Johnson McCullough, Special to the Village News | Mar 21, 2024

    We were taught to eat our vegetables at dinner whether we liked them or not, and green beans were on that menu from time to time. We might know them better by the names "string beans" or "snap beans". If they weren't at the dinner table, then they would show up at holidays and potlucks for sure. Maybe they were sautéed, raw, from a can,or frozen. However they're prepared, they have a right to be on that list of healthy vegetables and here's why. Green beans are great for the...

  • Regency has become my home

    Jeff Paley, Special to the Village News | Mar 21, 2024

    My wife and I, both in our eighties, had been living very active lives in Santa Barbara, California for 50 years. We began having health issues about seven years ago. I had neuropathy and she contracted Parkinson's Disease, which progressed rapidly. After being her primary caregiver for a few years, we came to the realization that I was unable to provide the increasing amount of care that she required. We decided to weigh our options to find a solution that would work for...

  • Trifecta of chronic pain, stress, and anxiety is impairing health

    Shelby Ramsey, Special to the Village News | Mar 21, 2024

    Treating patients with chronic pain on a daily basis, Hana Doustar, offers her expertise, approach, and advice to individuals living with chronic pain and anxiety, as well as combating stress. The top three root causes of pain she sees firsthand? 1 – "Headaches from stress related to work (hours staring at computers) 2 – Injuries from car accidents 3 – Back pain from emotional ailments" When asked what percentage of people she sees that have developed anxiety based on...

  • Palomar College uses innovation to better serve students

    Mar 21, 2024

    SAN MARCOS – As college students make progress on their path to a degree or certificate, they typically encounter challenges, some of which can be addressed through on-campus support programs. At Palomar College, serving the basic needs of students is a priority and doing so helps to remove barriers to student success. According to recent research, 50% of college students in San Diego face food insecurity, which means they do not have reliable, consistent access to food....

  • VCC and CSUSM accept applications for medical assistant training program

    Mar 21, 2024

    VISTA – Vista Community Clinic and California State University San Marcos Extended Learning's partnership continues as they prepare to welcome the 16th cohort for the medical assistant training program. The six-month program combines classroom instruction and clinical experience to prepare students to work as medical assistants in a variety of health care settings. Students will learn to provide patient care, work with doctors and nurses to meet the needs of patients, and...

  • Re: 'Making California great again', [Village News, Maynard letter, 3/ 07/24]

    Mar 21, 2024

    I will refer to Mr. Maynard as “He” in the following text. His latest diatribe is unbelievable: literally. He asks you to disbelieve your own eyes when he says: "California has been hollowed out, ravaged beyond recognition, by a rabid pack of Democrat Party demagogues who have orchestrated a seismic shift in our culture." What I see is a state with a dynamic economy recovering from the Covid-19 pandemic. The pandemic is technically over, but Covid-19 is still with us: many of us are still picking up the pieces, grieving...

  • Speaking up for special ed teachers

    Mar 21, 2024

    I volunteered at my local middle school, Sullivan Middle School, in their moderate-severe classroom and I have been able to gain a lot of information and issues within the special education department. I believe that SPED teachers should receive better pay for all the hard work, effort, and patience they put not only into the students but the classroom as well. The yearly salary pay for the average special education teacher in California is between $60,000 - $80,000 but can vary to the certain area and circumstance the...

  • Legal immigration

    Supervisor Jim Desmond, 5th District | Mar 21, 2024

    As a supervisor for San Diego County, I've had the opportunity to witness firsthand the alarming situation at the Iris Avenue transit station, where Border Patrol agents are dropping off thousands of migrants. In just the past 16 days, over 11,000 migrants have been released at this site, adding to the staggering total of over 108,000 migrants dropped off in San Diego County since last September. The scene at the transit station is one of controlled chaos. As the Border...

  • Aftermath of the Pandemic and the need for transparency

    Julie Reeder, Publisher | Mar 21, 2024

    As the world slowly recovers from the grip of the COVID-19 pandemic, the conversation has not ceased but rather shifted towards evaluating the measures taken during the crisis, particularly the deployment of mRNA vaccines and the burgeoning culture of mass vaccination. The dialogue surrounding these topic is not just a scientific or medical debate but it is also a societal and ethical discourse, reflecting deep-seated and understandable concerns about public health, corporate...

  • Teenagers can apply for a conference at the Reagan Center

    Mar 21, 2024

    I’m a junior in high school. I would like to recommend to high school students the opportunity to attend the High School Conference at the Reagan Center this June in Santa Barbara hosted by the Young America’s Foundation. During this four day and three night conference, you will meet high school students from across the country and learn about the conservative movement and the free enterprise system from amazing speakers. You will gain leadership skills that will prepare you for college. Amazingly – you will stay at...

  • California's recreational boating

    Assemblymember Marie Waldron, 75th District | Mar 21, 2024

    Summer is fast approaching, for many a time to take out the boat and head for the ocean, the nearest lake, or over to the river. But there’s more to boating than just recreation. The industry supports thousands of jobs, and has a major impact on our state’s overall economy. California is one of the top 10 boating states in the nation. Recreational boating has a $13 billion annual economic impact on California’s economy, supports over 41,000 jobs and over 2,800...

  • Working for You

    Senate Minority Leader Brian W. Jones, 40th Senate District | Mar 21, 2024

    As Senate Minority Leader, I have the privilege of not only leading the Republican Caucus, but also helping shape policy by serving on three very important committees: 1. Appropriations Committee as the Vice Chair. a. This committee helps control state spending by stopping certain bills that spend too much money. 2. Rules Committee a. This committee sets the ground rules for the legislature. We also interview the governor’s appointees and make recommendations on whether or not the Senate should confirm them. 3....

  • Art show includes family connection

    Mar 21, 2024

    FALLBROOK – The Friends of the Fallbrook Library are celebrating three gifted artists with two new art exhibits, "It's All Relative" in the Community Room and Contemporary Stone Sculpture on the Reading Patio March 25 through May 10. David Thor, a well-known sculptor from Vista has been creating sculpture since 2005. He chooses stones of unusual shape and color for his Contemporary works. His well designed and exotic stonework is in private collections all over Southern...

  • Arbor Day event includes music

    Mar 21, 2024

  • Stuart Reeder's band Woods Witch qualifies for Wacken Metal Battle's San Diego final

    Joe Naiman, Village News Reporter | Mar 21, 2024

    The Wacken Open Air heavy metal festival in Germany includes local bands who qualify for the metal festival through local and national contests. Woods Witch, which features Fallbrook native Stuart Reeder, qualified for the San Diego regional final. Six San Diego area bands qualified for the regional final through the initial Wacken Metal Battle concerts March 8 and 9 at Brick by Brick. Three bands from each night qualified for the regional final. Woods Witch placed second...

  • DAR remembers a patriot in the Carolinas

    Mar 21, 2024

    TEMECULA – Have you ever thought: if this event had not happened, what would this now be like? Historian Edward Channing ponders this question regarding the American Revolution. “Had the South been conquered in the first half of 1776, it is entirely conceivable that rebellion would never have turned into revolution. At Moore’s Creek and Sullivan’s Island, the Carolinians turned aside the one combination of circumstances that might have made British conquest possible.” (National Park Service, Moore’s Creek Park)...

  • New documentary to highlight the return to Vietnam 50 years later

    Mar 21, 2024

    COLUMBIA FALLS, Maine – In November 2023, ten Vietnam veterans embarked on a journey they never thought possible, returning to Vietnam, and exploring the locations and memories that for 50 years have held deep significance for each of them. Mission Veteran Expedition, a collaborative venture between CDLLife, FASTPORT, and nonprofits Waypoint Vets and Wreaths Across America, made this journey possible and, together, they announce the upcoming release of a new documentary of the trip, “Mission Veteran Expedition: Honoring...

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