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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CAMP PENDLETON – Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton released non-essential personnel at 12 p.m. today, Jan. 20, and will open three hours late Monday, Jan. 23 with non-essential personnel asked to not arrive before 10 a.m. Civilian personnel have the option for unscheduled leave or unscheduled telework. All personnel should plan to arrive for work no more than three hours later than they would be expected to arrive unless that time is before 10 a.m. Due to recent heavy rains, some main roadways may be impassable and other s... Full story
The CHP has reported several traffic hazards in the Fallbrook/De Luz area over the last hour and a half (as of 3:40 p.m., Friday, Jan. 20). They include the following: 2:00 p.m. – At E. Mission and Live Oak Park Road – a tree fell blocking westbound lane on Mission. 2:21 p.m. – Baja Mission Road at S. Mission – roadway flooding, water running swiftly 2:22 p.m. – Reche Road at Tecalote Drive – mud and rock blocking one and a half lanes 2:25 p.m. – 2800 block Olive Hill Road – tree down – no longer on CHP website so must b...
SAN DIEGO - The latest in a spate of strong winter storms that have drenched the San Diego area since the start of the new year brought more pounding showers and a dusting of mountain snow to the region today. The unsettled atmospheric system out of the eastern Pacific - the second of three due to bear down on the county this week - led to scattered flooding and mudslides over the morning and early afternoon, with cloudbursts in the forecast into the evening hours and overnight. Among streets left impassible due to runoff or...
SAN DIEGO COUNTY – The California Highway Patrol is reporting a large boulder blocking southbound Pala Temecula Road near Arouba Road in the Pala area; a fallen tree blocking South Live Oak Park Road near East Alvarado Street in Fallbrook; a blocked storm drain alongside the Magnolia Avenue offramp from eastbound Interstate 8 in El Cajon; and large rocks blocking the Wildcat Canyon Road at Oak Oasis Road near Lakeside. Tire chains are required on Sunrise Highway between mile markers 15 and 32 in the Julian area, according t... Full story
The Vallecitos School District (VSD) governing board has been asked by some Rainbow residents to record its board meetings, and they deliberated over their options at their Jan. 10 meeting. According to board president Michael Darnley, the board has discussed their options with a legal analyst in regards to the practice of recording the public governing board meetings. Currently, the board has minutes taken, and the minutes are made available by request. "About 76 percent of the 38 San Diego school districts do some sort of...
The intersection of South Mission Road and Green Canyon Road has been added to the county's Traffic Signal Priority List. A 4-0 San Diego County Board of Supervisors vote January 11, with Greg Cox at a California Coastal Commission meeting, added South Mission Road and Green Canyon Road to the list of intersections where traffic signals will be installed when funding and design issues allow. "I might be able to speed it up," said Supervisor Bill Horn. "I might be able to fund that out of my Neighborhood Reinvestment Program... Full story
Few people who are familiar with Fallbrook were surprised when the Jan. 6 memorial service for Otis Heald filled all the seats in the Grand Tradition's Crystal Ballroom and dozens of local citizens stood to pay respects to the community leader who passed away Dec. 25. "He was a mainstay of the community, a pillar of the community," said Fallbrook National Bank founding president and chief executive officer Stephen Wacknitz. "He was what Fallbrook was." Heald was born in Loma... Full story
Considering all the units Lt. Pat Gardner has served with in his nearly 30 years of employment with the San Diego County Sheriff's Department, it's not surprising he is thoroughly embracing his latest assignment as the new commander of the Fallbrook Sheriff's substation. "It's a great new challenge," said Gardner, a man who obviously thrives on new and varied tests. A 51-year-old native of San Diego, Gardner was hired by the Sheriff's Department in 1987. After beginning his... Full story
Pam Moss Elite Real Estate Brokers Special to The Village News Your home is your most important investment. When it comes to choosing an agent to sell your home, you have access to massive amounts of information, some good, some just junk. There are old fashioned, common sense ways to help decide. Questions need to be answered to provide the best representation. To clarify, we all want the best price in the shortest amount of time. Let’s go to basics and review what the r... Full story
FALLBROOK – Operation Holiday Wreath was a tremendous success, and with all the NCL moms and daughters providing collected items, purchasing wreaths and partaking in the decorating – they had 100 percent chapter participation. A good time was had by all who participated Dec. 4 at the Fallbrook School of the Arts. Arriving with glue guns, glue sticks, ribbons and an array of decorations, moms and daughters came ready to create. From 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. there was a con... Full story
LAKE CHARLES, LA – The President’s Honor List for the fall 2016 semester at McNeese State University has been announced, and the list includes Fallbrook resident Hailey M. Drew. To be on the President’s Honor List, an undergraduate student must earn at least a 3.5 grade point average or better while carrying at least 15 semester hours. A senior eligible for graduation but carrying less than 15 hours is also eligible provided that student was on the President’s Honor List the previous semester.... Full story
FALLBROOK – Maie Ellis Elementary School Principal Dr. Edie Powers presented Students of the Month to the Rotary Club of Fallbrook at a recent weekly luncheon. Emma Lozzi, third grade, shared that she uses the 7 Habits to be a leader at home with her baby brother. She thinks "Win-Win" by taking turns with him and "Seeks to Understand" by listening to him before talking. Haylee Duarte, fifth grade, said she implements the 7 Habits by being proactive and doing the right thing w...
FALLBROOK – On Dec. 12, 2016, a retirement ceremony for firefighter Gregg Holdridge was held at North County Fire Protection District's (NCFPD) Station 1 on Ivy Street. NCFPD celebrated Holdridge's 29 years of dedicated service in the North County communities of Fallbrook, Bonsall, De Luz, Rainbow, and wherever else the Fallbrook-based fire crews were needed. Holdridge retired from his duties at the NCFPD facility on Main Avenue. A veteran of military service, with the US A...
BONSALL – The Little Bonsall School House, now a historical monument, is near and dear to the Bonsall Woman’s Club (BWC). The club’s formation first began there in 1980. Fourteen ladies attended the first meeting, each one taking a leadership position. The club grew from that first meeting to its current 117 members. The school house's restoration process, which began in 2011, continues; the exterior work is 75 percent complete. According to Jennifer Leung, “BWC’s support a...
CARLSBAD − Army and Navy Academy is pleased to announce that Miles Rogondino of Fallbrook has been named to the Dean's List for the second grading period of the 2016-2017 school year. Students with a grade point average of 3.80 or higher are named to the Dean's List. This is an impressive accomplishment, especially given the unique curriculum at Army and Navy Academy which includes leadership training in addition to the core subjects. "I am incredibly proud of the students who made the Dean's List," said Dr. Lisa Basista, D... Full story
Blood donations needed now to prevent delays in care for patients like freshman Payton Kannarr POMONA — The American Red Cross has a severe winter blood shortage and is issuing an emergency call for blood and platelet donors to make a donation appointment now and help save patient lives. Hectic holiday schedules for many regular blood donors contributed to about 37,000 fewer donations in November and December than what was needed. Snowstorms and severe weather have also impacted donations. Nearly 100 blood drives were f...
PALA – Three super legends of rock and roll – Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens and The Big Bopper – will be honored Saturday, March 18 when Pala Casino Spa & Resort hosts John Mueller’s Winter Dance Party. Mueller, the critically acclaimed former star of the U.S. touring version of the London/Broadway hit musical, “Buddy, The Buddy Holly Story,” performs as Buddy Holly. Ray Anthony, a renowned star of the Legends of Rock and Roll show in Las Vegas, performs as Ritchie Valens. Lin... Full story
How many of you know that we have a super, local, natural and dedicated produce farm stand right in Fallbrook? We are so lucky to have local, hard-working farmers still willing to deal with water issues and who have pride in what they produce. One such stand is Eli's Farm stand right off East Mission before you reach Hwy 15. There you can buy fresh, local naturally grown delicious produce, eggs, honey and even avocado trees. No pesticides and only natural fertilizer are used. Let's support our local farmers. Yay for Eli's!...
Fallbrook High School's boys soccer team won the Dec. 27-29 Nike Southern California Classic tournament, and the Warriors outscored their opposition by a 17-1 margin during those five games. "It was phenomenal to see the boys outperform in pool play but most impressive to see them reach the final and impose their game plan for most of the game," said Fallbrook coach Jorge Rojas. In addition to the tournament championship, the five SoCal Classic wins gave Fallbrook a 6-2-3 record for the first month of the season. "I think...
Assemblymember Marie Waldron AD-75 (R) Though it’s still early, this year’s storms have brought increased precipitation, including heavy snowfall in the Sierras. Our real problem isn’t lack of rain, it’s a lack of water storage capacity. Despite voter approval of the $7.1 billion water bond in 2014, including $2.7 billion earmarked for new dams and reservoirs, few projects are currently under way. The $4.4 billion Sites Reservoir project north of Sacramento, is an exception. Once completed, total water storage capacity in Nor...
FALLBROOK – Jenna Dewald, a member of Fallbrook Pony Club, will represent the Southern California region at the United States Pony Club National Youth Congress. The congress is held in conjunction with the National Pony Club Equine Symposium and Convention Jan. 26-29 in Los Angeles. The National Youth Congress was established to recognize outstanding 18 to 21 year old Pony Club members who have attained national certification and have been nominated for service to their c...
Succulents have long been popular plants in Southern California due to their drought-resistance, and possibly because of the variety of shapes and textures they add to a landscape. The euphorbia family of succulents, like any family, has members that are very different in looks. Some are spiny, some are smooth, some have bright red flowers and some have very small flowers that are hardly noticeable. Many of them look like underwater plants and are suitable for an ocean-themed...
FALLBROOK – Federal and California tax preparation is again being offered at the Fallbrook Senior Center this year starting Feb. 1. Volunteer AARP/IRS trained tax preparers will be available on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday(s) by appointment only. Call (760) 728-4498 on or after Jan. 23 to schedule an appointment. Participants should plan to bring a photo ID, last year’s tax return, all W2’s and 1099’s, and social security cards for all household members. If filing jointly...
OCEANSIDE – The North County Film Club kicks off its new season with the Sundance Film Festival favorite, "The Hunt for the Wilderpeople." Directed by Taika Waititi, this film is about a national manhunt for a boy (Julian Dennison) and his foster father (Sam Neill) after they get stranded in the New Zealand wilderness. With the beautiful scenery of New Zealand and amazing cinematography, it’s a real stunner. Told from the child’s innocent perspective this is a story of survival, family and humor. This charming film will...
