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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RIVERSIDE - Riverside County Board of Supervisors Chairman Jeff Stone today praised a federal court decision favoring gun owners who want to carry concealed handguns for personal defense, saying the ruling was a victory for ''Second Amendment rights.'' ''I'm in shock,'' Stone said when informed about the 2- 1 decision in Peruta v. County of San Diego. ''I can't believe the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals made a ruling that actually upholds the Constitution.'' Stone drew parallels between the court decision and a resolution he...
FALLBROOK – Ahrend Studios, celebrating 60 years of doing business in Fallbrook, starts off the year with its 25th Annual Cute Kids Contest. The Cute Kids Contest began as a spring discount for children’s portraits and has grown with community involvement and with the help from local Fallbrook businesses and sponsors. There are four age groups for children ages 1 month to 10 years old. There will be prizes awarded in each age group as well as two special awards. P...
FALLBROOK – Joe Spadafore joined Real Living Lifestyles because he believes that Steve Rodgers, CEO/President is “the best boss in the business.” The staff at Real Living all agree that Rodgers is a big part of why they are with the company. Spadafore worked with Rodgers for 11 years in Orange County before joining forces with him again, and couldn’t be happier about reuniting. Spadafore’s real estate experience dates back to 1984, when he helped out with his family... Full story
FALLBROOK – As we enter the spring buying season in the next few months, local real estate analysts are reporting fewer homes for sale in North County San Diego than a year ago. Inventory is lower across San Diego County and it remains low in markets like Fallbrook and Bonsall where local inventory has dropped 40 percent in the past 36 months. “It’s a wholesale shift in the market from just a few years ago,” said Marla Cruickshank, a local Re/Max Realtor based in Fallb... Full story
FALLBROOK – RE/MAX United of Fallbrook has announced its top agents for the month of November 2013. Earning the dual honor of top listing agent and top producing agent was Janine Hall. Top sales producer was The Taylor Team (Mike and Christine). RE/MAX United said it was honored to have such outstanding, hard-working agents serving the community. RE/MAX United can be reached by calling (760) 731-2900....
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January 28 3300 block El Vecino Dr. Residential burglary February 1 1000 block S. Main Ave. Arrest: Driving without valid driver’s license February 2 300 block E. Mission Rd. Arrest (Juvenile): Curfew – minor in public area February 3 40400 block De Luz Rd. Violate domestic relations court order 1000 block Hillcrest View Ln. Miscellaneous incidents 700 block Rainbow Hills Rd. Arrest: Felony bench warrant 1100 block S. Main Ave. Arrest: Drunk in public 1200 block S. Main Ave. Possess/etc. counterfeit money/etc. F...
I have always considered tacos to be a perfect food since their composition includes most of the major food groups – tortilla, meat, and vegetables – featured together in an easy-to-eat and tasty form. The truth of their popularity, in fact, is in the numbers. Reportedly, in 2012, people in the United States consumed 4.5 billion tacos. However, tacos are not an American invention. Historians seem to feel that tacos originated in the silver mining areas of Mexico... Full story
FALLBROOK – The next Senior Challenge Cribbage Match will be at 12:15 p.m. on Feb. 27, at the Vista Elks Lodge, 1947 E. Vista Way. Lunch begins at 11 a.m. For more information, email Obie Weeks at [email protected] or call (760) 695-2977 for more information. The Oceanside Senior Center Cribbage team romped and stomped in the Jan. 23 match. Oceanside won 75 games to the Fallbrook team’s 58 wins. Taking first place in the 37-player tournament was Oceanside’s Linda Blevins with six wins. The next four players in ord...
FALLBROOK – Statistics of suicide in San Diego County are alarming. In 2012, the County recorded a record number of suicides (413) and a suicide rate (13.1 per 100,000 people) that rose for the sixth year in a row. In the United States, one person dies by suicide every 16 minutes. In San Diego County, one person dies by suicide every day. In 2012, 270 deaths were attributed to motor-vehicle incidents and there were 122 homicides. There were 269 deaths related to prescription drugs. Suicide and its growing frequency is... Full story
FALLBROOK – The Friends of the Fallbrook Library invite all Fallbrook residents who would like to support the Fallbrook branch of the San Diego County Library, to consider a volunteer position with the Friends organization. Organized and incorporated in 1963, it is one of the largest and most active Friends groups in San Diego County. Managed by a governing board of directors, it operates the Bottom Shelf Bookstore, provides volunteers to assist the library staff and supports multiple library programs including the... Full story
On Jan. 9, the Bonsall Unified School District board voted 5-0 to approve an agreement with the Fallbrook Union High School District which will transfer a share of FUHSD assets and liabilities to the Bonsall district. “It was a lot of hard work and a lot of collaboration in the best interests of the entire community,” said BUSD superintendent Justin Cunningham. In the event of a school district reorganization, a transfer of assets and liabilities is negotiated. In Nov...
FALLBROOK – The Fallbrook branch of the American Association of University Women (AAUW) held its third annual Speech Trek Contest on Jan. 31 in the community room of the Fallbrook library. The topic for this contest was, “Women at the Top... Why Not?” The top three winners in the contest were Stephanie Sanchez, first place; Claudia Ramirez, second place; and Amy Arias, third place. AAUW Speech Trek is open to all California high school students. Three judges, AAUW member...
FALLBROOK – The Fallbrook Garden Club Scholarship Committee is seeking applicants again this year for scholarships up to $1,500 depending on number of qualified applicants. Applicants must be planning a career in one of the following fields: agriculture, botany, conservation, entomology, environmental studies, floriculture, forestry, horticulture, landscape architecture, plant biology, plant genetics, urban planning or a related field. They may select the college or university of their choice, provided there is a...
FALLBROOK – Fallbrook Homeschool Academy celebrated College Week and Career Day in January. Throughout the week, teachers showcased colleges, and the students wrote about their goals and desires for future. On Career Day, several guests from multiple careers came to the school to present information to the students. The students listened and learned from a Safari Park animal trainer, a beekeeper, a CHP officer, firefighters and EMTs. Marco Preciado, the animal trainer,...
SPRINGFIELD, MASS. – Springfield College has named Leticia Martinez of Fallbrook to the dean’s list for academic excellence for the fall 2013 term. Martinez is studying Human Services....
FALLBROOK – Boys & Girls Clubs of North County, in partnership with the Fallbrook Union Elementary School District, has launched the innovative math enrichment program Math 2gether. Math 2gether is being implemented at several Boys & Girls Clubs after school programs located in Fallbrook elementary schools, including the William H. Frazier Extension, the Fallbrook Street Extension and the Live Oak Extension. Math 2gether utilizes peer mentoring methods to reinforce...
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The fate of the San Luis Rey Downs golf course, which has been the subject of rumors that it will be sold to a mitigation bank management company and turned into riparian habitat, is uncertain. What is known is that a public meeting will be held February 24, at 6 p.m., at the San Luis Rey Downs clubhouse. What is also known is that the public comment period for the proposed Moosa Creek mitigation bank has been extended to March 9. The comment period was to have closed... Full story
In her State of the County address Jan. 29 at the County Operations Center, San Diego County Board of Supervisors chair Dianne Jacob emphasized public safety, capital projects, parks, business, and public health. “The state of your county government is good. But I don’t want to settle for good. We have so much to do on so many fronts,” Jacob said. Jacob noted that one of the challenges facing the county is the state’s transfer of non-violent inmates from state prisons and parole programs into county custody and supervi...
Natalie McCaw of Oasis High School and Jonathan Espinosa, Lucia Montiano, and Emily Regotti of Fallbrook Union High School were honored as Fallbrook Community Students of the Month at a celebratory breakfast held Feb. 6 at the Fallbrook Community Center. “These four students are outstanding examples and we are happy to honor them this morning,” said emcee Greg Coppock. The students selected for the honor must possess certain qualities: outstanding achievements in aca...
FALLBROOK - The Village News, founded in 1997, has a new format starting this week. The tall tab, which used to be 11 inches wide by 16 inches tall, is now 11 in. wide by 22 inches tall. “While I have always been a fan of the tall, tabloid size we’ve had since 1997, it just made sense to jump to broadsheet,” said publisher Julie Reeder. “In addition to immediate economic advantages, it allows us greater creativity with layout, the use of standard advertising sizes for the agencies we work with, and the ability to accept...
FALLBROOK – Tara Sutliff and Bud and Patty Sutliff are pleased to announce the engagement of her daughter and their granddaughter Ashley Sutliff to Eric Armes. Eric is the son of John and Cammy Armes of Rainbow and David and Kerry Doney of Fallbrook. Ashley and Eric met in the fourth grade class of Celeste Chaffin. In sixth grade, they were in the class of Jan Scott. Eric and Ashley are both graduates of Fallbrook High School and went on to study at Palomar College.... Full story
FALLBROOK – All are invited to Potter Junior High School’s third annual Spaghetti Dinner & Silent Auction on Thursday, Feb. 27. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. with the dinner starting at 6 p.m. in Bower’s Auditorium, 1743 Reche Rd. Dinner tickets are only $5 per person; children 5 and under are free. Dinner includes spaghetti, salad, and garlic bread catered by Vince’s Pizza, plus a beverage and dessert. A free raffle ticket will be given at the door with every paid dinner. Dinner tickets can be purchased from Mrs. Monthei in... Full story
FALLBROOK – The Fallbrook Hospital Senior Circle will be hosting a talk “Stroke Awareness – Risk Factors, Prevention and Treatment” on Thursday, Feb. 20 at 2 p.m. A family medicine physician new to Fallbrook, Christopher Toupin, M.D., of Fallbrook Healthcare Partners, will provide the presentation. The event, open to the public, will be held at Silvergate, 420 Elbrook Drive and will include refreshments and a prize drawing. Seating is limited. Call (760) 731-8433to RSVP....
