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 Passion Project Team at Live Oak Elementary recently conducted a canned food drive to help stock the Fallbrook Food Pantry for the holiday season. The team collected more than 1500 cans from the students and families at Live Oak. The winning class was Mr. Acevedo's fourth graders, who collected more than 530 cans. Submitted by Live Oak Elementary.... Full story
FALLBROOK – The inaugural "Bee Happy" art competition is calling all junior artists in the community to create a "What makes me happy is..." themed work of art. The junior art competition is open to prekindergarten through eighth-grade students. Prekindergarten to first-grade students will compete against one another, second to fourth grade will compete against each other and fifth through eighth-grade students will be competing against one another. Artists may select their m...
ADELPHI, Maryland – Five local students were named to the dean's list for the fall term at University of Maryland Global Campus. To be eligible for the honor, a student must complete at least six credits during the term, earn a grade point average of at least 3.5 for the term, and maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.5 at UMGC. Those students are Luis Aguilar, Anthoni Batronie, Hector Fonseca, Jonathan Humphreys and Marcelina Swan. Celebrating its 75th anniversary in 2022, University of Maryland Global Campus is a world leader i... Full story
Village News staff For the men who live at Jesus House, Christmas was made brighter by several residents of Fallbrook and Bonsall who contributed to their holiday celebrations. Over the holidays, BethAnn Murray and Danielle Navarro of SonRise Church prepared a Christmas dinner and table for the transitioning homeless men of the Fallbrook Homeless Advocacy shelter. “We thank them and appreciate what they do for the needy in our community,” said Brad Fox of the Fallbrook Homeless Advocacy group. Fox went on to also give due... Full story
FALLBROOK – “For the last twenty years the Village News has been in a joint distribution agreement with the Los Angeles Times, which allowed our subscribers to receive the LA Times at no additional cost. “Times continue to change and the LA Times has found it necessary to end this agreement as of Jan. 2, 2022. It has been a great partnership and a few hundred of our subscribers enjoyed the added value of their Village News subscription,” said Village News publisher Julie Reeder. “Our residents who have been receiving... Full story
SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom, Dec. 28, 2021, highlighted new bills signed into law in 2021 that went into effect Jan. 1 including historic measures to expand worker protections, tackle the state’s housing crisis, redress historical injustices, increase voter access and more. “In partnership with the legislature, we’ve advanced hundreds of new bills this year to make meaningful progress on an array of issues that matter deeply to Californians across the state,” said Governor Newsom. “I thank Pro Tem Atkins and Speaker Re... Full story
Donald Philip “Thumbtack” Garcia, age 69, of Pala passed away Dec. 20, 2021. Donald is survived by his wife, Carol Garcia; daughters, Nicole Garcia, Cleo Garcia, Christina Garcia, and Kaitlyn Garcia; sons Philip Garcia, Nathan Garcia and Leonard Garcia, along with numerous grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m., Thursday Jan. 6 at the Pala Cemetery, in Pala. For more information, visit https://www.berry-bellandhall.com/.... Full story
FALLBROOK – All at the Fallbrook Newcomers Vintage Holiday Gala had a grand ole time as members of sister clubs, Fallbrook Newcomers and Fallbrook Encore, celebrated the season and danced the night away at the annual Holiday Gala at the Grand Tradition Estate. On this exceptional evening, guests enjoyed festive music, delicious food, friendship, and plenty of fun. There's no wonder that this club has doubled in size in recent months and continues to grow. Their next social m...
Dec. 1 1700 block Reche Road Poss controlled subs paraphernalia Dec. 4 3200 block Via De Todos Santos Petty theft 300 block E. Alvarado St. Lost article Dec. 6 3500 block Olive Hill Road Get credit/etc other’s ID Dec. 7 300 block W. Hawthorne St. Cite: Poss controlled subs paraphernalia Dec. 8 2600 block S. Mission Road Other agency vehicle theft/recovery Dec. 15 3500 block Rosa Way Petty theft 2000 block Avocado Knoll Lane Grand theft 5700 block Rainbow Heights Road Assault w/ deadly weapon: not f/arm 2000 block Avocado K... Full story
FALLBROOK – Fallbrook Art Association's Gallery has moved. The new facility is now located at 300 N. Brandon Road. The new location will provide more space to display member's art, in monthly shows and special events. The Fallbrook Chamber of Commerce will host a ribbon cutting ceremony Jan. 12 and the actual Grand Opening for The Gallery will be Jan. 22. Take-in for the January-February Member's Art Show will be Jan. 17 at The Gallery. FAA general member meetings will now be...
FALLBROOK – Fallbrook Music Society proudly presents two internationally-renowned concert pianists Sunday, Jan. 16, in a concert that holds something very special in store: piano duos. Jacopo Giacopuzzi is referred to as the "Italian pianist in California." Konstantin Soukhovetski is an adjunct faculty member at Juilliard, and widely considered one of the premiere pianists/composers of this generation. Together, they are electrifying. "In collaboration with ProtoStar F...
Yvette Urrea Moe County of San Diego Communications Office Entertainment and education can be yours at no cost with a library card. The San Diego County Library system has got it all from books to e-books to audiobooks in just about every genre. Plus, they also have movies and music to loan. Now if you need some recommendations, we have included the County Library’s Top 10 lists for books and movies checked out in 2021. Library patrons can go in person to get any physical materials from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through F...
Joe Naiman Village News Reporter Weston Hughes, who graduated from Fallbrook High School in 2006, shared the 2021 Demo Cross season championship at Perris Auto Speedway. "I'm satisfied with it," Hughes said. Hughes and Riverside driver Austin Kincade both had 378 points for the season. "There's nobody I'd rather share it with than Austin. He's a great competitor," Hughes said. Whittier driver Doug Schatilly finished the season third with 357 points. Trebor Stephens of San...
Joe Naiman Village News Reporter San Luis Rey Training Center trainer Lisa Bernard began 2021 with a win and closed out her 2021 racing with a victory. Toasted At Dawn won the fourth race Dec. 26 at Los Alamitos Race Course to provide Bernard with her third win of the calendar year. Reds Tribal Heart won her Jan. 1 race at Los Alamitos and Allwinedup broke her maiden Sept. 11 at Los Alamitos. "I think that's good. It's very positive and I think that's a good sign for next...
Joe Naiman Village News Reporter The 2020-21 Fallbrook High School girls basketball team had an 8-0 Valley League record to win the league championship, reached the finals of the CIF San Diego Section Division III playoffs and the CIF Southern California Division 5-AA playoffs, and ended the season with an overall record of 23-9 including playoff matches. That means that the Warriors’ 2021-22 opponents prepare for a top-caliber team. “We’re no longer the underdogs, so anybody who comes out to play us, they’re bringin...
Joe Naiman Village News Reporter The San Luis Rey Training Center along with the Los Alamitos barns rely on subsidies from the Southern California Stabling and Vanning Fund to help cover the expenses which allow the horses stabled at those facilities to be ready for racing. A decline in on-track wagering following the coronavirus outbreak has reduced funding from that source, so on Dec. 15 the California Horse Racing Board approved adjustments to cover the shortfall. The agreement had been approved by the Southern California...
FALLBROOK – Safety may not be on the minds of people when they gather equipment and cleaning supplies to clean their homes, but even seemingly innocuous items can be dangerous. The National Safety Council warns that accidents and deaths often occur when least expected – including when doing chores around the house. The online safety advocate SafeWise says that more than 160,000 Americans die as a result of an accident every year, and household injuries account for 75% of tho...
LOS ANGELES – According to a new report released by the California Department of Insurance, the number of homeowners non-renewed by insurance companies fell by 10% statewide in 2020 compared to the previous year. Mandatory moratoriums by Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara made up more than 80% of the statewide reduction in non-renewals. The report also showed that the number of policies written by the FAIR Plan increased for the second year to a new high, underscoring the need for continued actions that Lara has taken to s... Full story
FALLBROOK – Many homeowners believe a roof is a once-in-a-lifetime investment. But roof damage can force homeowners to replace a roof regardless of how much time has lapsed since the roof was installed. The average lifespan of a roof depends on when the roof was installed and the materials it is made from. According to Central Homes Roofing, three-tab shingles may last between 10 and 15 years; architectural shingles can endure for 15 to 20 years, and tile may last between 3...
Lance Cpl. Andrew Cortez and Lance Cpl. Hope Straley Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton Over the course of the last 12 months, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton has faced many challenges that have pushed the Marines, sailors and service members aboard the installation to become stronger leaders and better warfighters. Throughout this period, the mission never stopped for the Marines, sailors, and service members, even with the coronavirus pandemic entering its second year. As...
Jane Kepley Special to the Village News Whether you were outbid on every home you liked or you never found the right fit because of limited inventory, you probably encountered a few challenges if you tried to buy a home last year. With a new year here, are you thinking about continuing your search? No matter what the market looks like in 2022, we can work together to find the right home for you. To start, take these four steps to prepare for a successful experience, and reach...
FALLBROOK – Fallbrook Women's Connection invites all women to attend an informational brunch in the ballroom of the Beverly Mansion at Grand Tradition Estates and Gardens, Friday, Jan. 21, from 10 a.m. to noon; doors will open at 9:15 a.m. for shopping with local Fallbrook vendors "Lemon Quest" organic hand crafted products made by local lemonologists Rick and Lisa Mayer, and "Designs by Linda" which offers handcrafted jewelry, jewelry parties and redesigned vintage j...
TEMECULA – The Temecula Valley Genealogical Society will be holding its first meeting of the year Monday, Jan. 10, 5:30 p.m. in Community Room B of the Ronald H. Roberts Temecula Public Library, 30600 Pauba Rd, Temecula. Guests are always welcome. This month's program, "Online Cemetery Websites," will be presented by Christine Cohen, a long-time member and past president of the Whittier Area Genealogical Society. She will review the many resources available online that p... Full story
FALLBROOK – The Fallbrook Chamber of Commerce is pleased to host its annual Chamber Member Business Expo Thursday, Feb. 17 at Pala Mesa Resort from 4-7 p.m. All are invited to join the chamber to "Discover Your Community!" Local chamber member businesses have a lot to offer and the chamber wants to ensure that whatever residents are looking for, it can most likely be found right here. Exhibitor booths are for chamber business members only and can be reserved by calling the F... Full story
Joe Naiman Village News Reporter Jeff Egkan will chair the North County Fire Protection District’s board meetings in 2022. A 5-0 NCFPD board vote Dec. 14 selected Egkan to be the board president and Cindy Acosta to be the vice-president for the 2022 meetings. “I think it’s going to be an exciting year in the district,” Egkan said. Egkan was elected to the NCFPD board in the November 2020 election. “Last year was my first year and it was a nice learning experience, and I think we accomplished a lot as a board,” he said. The fi...
