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 - Boy Scout John Fellios, as his Eagle Scout requirement, is completing a beautification and landscaping project for the REINS location on South Mission. The Rotary Club of Fallbrook presented John with a check for $100 at a recent luncheon meeting to assist him in the purchase of materials for the project. John is a member of Troop 755 at Fallbrook Presbyterian Church. John’s father, Peter Fellios is a member of the Rotary Club of Fallbrook.... Full story
In support of the surrounding communities, Camp Pendleton is in its 15th consecutive year of hosting the “School to Career” program. The program provides an opportunity for high school students to visit the base and learn about various career fields available in both the military and civilian sector. School to Career trips are hosted by the base six to eight times during the school year. Each occasion lasts for half-a-day. More than 7,300 high school student have par...
Camp Pendleton’s endangered species and its historic Native American culture are saying “good-bye” and “thank you” to the man who played a substantial role in preserving the base’s rare environment for more than a decade. Guadalupe Armas retired Jan. 30, after 17 years of successfully developing one of the most recognized, environmentally secure installations within the Department of Defense. Armas headed Camp Pendleton’s Environmental Security Branch as the assistant chi...
In an effort to maintain the solidarity that the Republic of Korea (ROK) Marine Corps and the U.S. Marine Corps have shared for years, the doors to Camp Pendleton’s most advanced facilities were opened for the ROK Marines’ top enlisted leader. Republic of Korea Marine Sgt. Maj. Gihwi Seo visited base for the first time and spent several days touring various training and billeting facilities. Two days of his visit included a tour of the School of Infantry, Jan. 25 and 26. Seo...
The latest round of amendments to the county’s zoning ordinance was approved during the Jan. 27 meeting of the San Diego County Board of Supervisors. The changes include amending the temporary use regulations to allow seasonal temporary outdoor sales of pumpkins and Christmas trees in commercial or industrial zones where retail or horticultural sales are allowed, allowing three-day sales of vehicles, boats, or trailers on existing commercial or industrial properties, and exemptions from enclosure requirements for recycling p...
A $6 million water treatment plant that is believed to be the first of its kind in the state was publicly unveiled last week by Fallbrook Public Utility District officials. The ultraviolet treatment plant located alongside the 22-acre Red Mountain reservoir represents a local answer to state and federal mandates that require districts to cover or treat water stored in open reservoirs. “We’re a leader in the water community, which is nice,” Al Gebhart, a district director, said in his remarks to about 90 onlookers at the p... Full story
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FALLBROOK – Sophie Grizzle of Fallbrook and Marcelina Roccoforte of Bonsall, as members of San Diego’s synchronized ice skating team, the Shining Blades, helped bring home the coveted gold medal from the 2010 Midwestern/Pacific Coast Synchronized Skating Sectional Championships held in Iowa, Jan. 28-30. The undefeated team, skating at the pre-juvenile level, competed against six other teams from the Pacific Coast. The team is coached by Susan Morrison and Brian Thayer of San Diego Ice Arena in Mira Mesa. Twelve g...
On Wednesday, Feb. 3, the Fallbrook boys’ varsity basketball team hosted the Escondido Cougars. The Warriors looked to bounce back from a Mission Hills loss. Escondido possesses arguably the best player in the county, Joe Hudson. The star and the rest of his Cougars proved too much for Fallbrook as the Warriors fell 70-58. In the opening minutes of the contest, Hudson quickly made an impression knocking down two three-pointers from deep behind the arc. Fortunately for the Warriors, Danny Bashara answered the challenge as h... Full story
Fallbrook High School coach Kathy Waite was selected as the CIF San Diego Section field hockey coach of the year. The coach of the year awards for all eight CIF-sanctioned Fall sports were announced January 25 at the San Diego Hall of Champions. The ceremony also saw the presentation of all-CIF awards, eight of which went to Fallbrook High School athletes. “It’s wonderful to have your name on there, on the CIF Breitbard Award,” Waite said of her honor. (The Breitbard Athle...
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FALLBROOK - Fallbrook Area Swim Team (FAST) divers recently competed in the Dive San Diego Junior and Novice Invitational on Jan. 23. Katherine Howlett, 8, competed for the first time, placing 3rd with a score of 77.15 points. Jessica Fagrell, 13, also in her first dive meet, placed 1st with a score of 133.40 points. Tanner Howlett, 14, placed 1st with a score of 281.85 points while Haylee Jameson, 14, also placed 1st in her event with a score of 263.75 points. Haylee and Tanner also qualified for the AAU National...
In an effort to prevent drug and alcohol incidences among Camp Pendleton service members, Marine Corps Community Services’ Semper Fit division is gearing up for their annual Sports Jam Series, that began Jan. 22 and continues through the end of summer. This year’s SJS, originally started in 2002, was held on Jan. 22 and kicked off with the Back in the Saddle tournament for service members and their families. The jam included racquetball, table tennis, dodge ball, volleyball an... Full story
After more than 30 years, Tri-City Carpet continues to be a great source in North San Diego County for quality residential and commercial flooring. A family-owned and operated business, Tri City Carpet prides itself on extensive product knowledge and outstanding customer satisfaction results. Its experienced sales staff, each with about 25 years in the industry, has allowed Tri-City Carpet to build loyal relationships with clients. “Our salespeople go out and estimate a job a...
FALLBROOK - The Fallbrook FireSafe Council announces the launching of its new Web site, www.fallbrookfiresafecouncil.org, hosted by the Village News. “We appreciate George McManigle’s talent and all his donated time to completely revamp the site,” said Dorothy Roth. The council invites area residents to visit the site where information can be found on fire prevention, how to prepare a home to be more fire safe, learn about Fallbrook FireSafe Council’s activities and how to...
If the Marine Corps had a time machine to observe their new and improved equipment, the Marine West Exposition would be its destination. More than 170 vendors gathered at Camp Pendleton to introduce a variety of new technological prototypes designed specifically for the U.S. Marine Corps during the 15th Marine West Exposition, Jan. 27 and 28. Technology continues to empower our Marines and support them in the field, said Maj. Gen. Richard P. Mills, commanding general, 1st... Full story
ESCONDIDO – Dr. Jerome Hall updates ‘Underwater Archaeology from the Dominican Republic to the Sea of Galilee.’ He will give his talk at the San Diego Archaeological Center as the February Visiting Scholar on Saturday, Feb. 13, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. In 2004, he regaled the tale of the initial discovery of both sea faring vessels. His current research projects include the excavation of a 17th-century northern European merchant shipwreck off the north coast of the Dominican Republic, as well as the documentation and pub... Full story
SAN DIEGO - The County of San Diego Department of Parks and Recreation wants to hear from residents to help plan programs at County park facilities in Fallbrook, 4S Ranch, Lakeside and Spring Valley. County Parks and Recreation offers a wide variety of programs for both children and adults, including athletics, fitness personal enrichment, health and wellness, outdoor adventure and environmental education. The department has created a brief questionnaire on its Web site at http://www.co.san-diego.ca.us/par...
TEMECULA – On Saturday, Feb. 13, a Valentine’s in-home concert will be presented entitled Celtic Dreams with Scarlet Rivera (Bob Dylan, Tracy Chapman, Indigo Girls)and Eric Rigler (Titanic, Braveheart, Charlotte Church). This concert will be held at a private estate home and the exact address will only be given to ticket holders. Eric Rigler is known throughout the music industry as “the most recorded bagpiper of all time”. He has been playing all forms of bagpi...
FALLBROOK – Pala Mesa Resort is offering couples a chance to choose which day to celebrate Valentine’s Day, whether they’d like wine or champagne on arrival, and a variety of delicious choices during their romantic dinner in the resort’s Aquaterra restaurant. Couples can enjoy a romantic getaway for Valentine’s Day on either Saturday, Feb. 13 or the traditional Feb. 14, which falls on a Sunday this year. The Aquaterra dinner offers choices from a sumptuous menu that includes starters of firecracker chicken salad,...
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The staff at Camp Pendleton’s Arts and Craft Hobby Shop firmly believe that anyone can be creative. To cement that belief, this year the hobby shop is planning many new and inventive activities for anyone and everyone who wants to indulge their artistic side. “We have upcoming classes that are new and fun,” said Dave Keck, assistant manager, Arts and Crafts Hobby Shop. “We try to stay up-to-date with popular interest.” Some of the new activities include “Dolly and Me” childre...
PALA - Valentine’s Day diners will enjoy a cornucopia of choices Sunday, Feb. 14 at Pala Casino Spa & Resort. From 9 a.m. to 10 p.m., in addition to its eight serving stations, the buffet Choices will expand its Valentine’s Day menu to include peppered prime rib, steamed Alaskan king crab legs, baked oysters Florentine, a New England clam bake station, chilled Canadian snow crab clusters, lobster fajitas, spiced beef filet tips, baby lamb chops with mint drizzle, chilled lobster claws, asparagus spears, t-bone steaks, oys... Full story
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For over a decade, Village Home Care has been instrumental in helping their clients remain in their own homes by having caregivers assist them with their non-medical caregiver needs. Since its inception, clients have come to depend on Village Home Care professionals for help with personal care, bathing and showering, healthy meal planning, shopping and day trips, exercise assistance, and medication reminders. Whether the need involves only two hours or 24 hours... Full story
