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 – In a world often consumed by screens and schedules, it's easy to overlook the importance of unstructured playtime in a child's development. However, Willow Tree, a local Waldorf-Inspired enrichment center, is making a significant stride in prioritizing play by participating in Global School Play Day with over 2 million other students around the globe. This initiative, now in its ninth year, encourages schools worldwide to dedicate a day to unrestricted, imaginative... Full story
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Local deputies responded to a "suspicious person" call at about 11 a.m., as the result of a car that had been parked all night in the parking lot of Fallbrook Family Health Center on S. Mission Rd. A woman, who was reported to be inside the car, was suspected to be under the influence and half-naked. According to deputies on the scene, the woman inside the car was also suspected of stealing a bottle of vodka from the Rite-Aid store across the street. Neasha Timoshenko, 50,... Full story
A call for battery came into the Sheriff's dispatch at about 9:21 pm on Saturday night from the 300 block of N. Main Ave. at El Toro Market. Sheriff's deputies and North County Fire arrived on the scene to find a 17-year-old man who witnesses reported was jumped by multiple male subjects. The young men fled the scene in a vehicle, according to San Diego Sheriff's Lt. Tingley. The victim was transported with unknown injuries to Palomar Hospital. More will be reported as... Full story
Today, February 23rd, at approximately 11:10 a.m. first responders received a call for assistance due to a traffic collision on the bridge over the I-15 Freeway at Mission Rd. The bridge has been closed until further notice and detours are in place. More details will be shared once they become available....
Special to the Village Newst. Patrick's Month is well underway. It begins after Valentine's Day and comes to a foot-stomping finale on March 17. During this gala period, and beyond, my Irish heart indulges in the riches of comfort food, conversation, dancing, music and more at the Fallbrook Community Center. All this unfolds for me simultaneously at the weekday lunches served by the Fallbrook Senior Center. I reveal this at great risk, as I may be slammed by my fellows for...
At about 4:21 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 9, Fallbrook Sheriff deputies were called to a scene in the 1600 block of South Mission Road after receiving a disconnected distress call, according to San Diego Sheriff's Lt. Joseph Jarjura. Upon arrival, Sheriffs found a man to already be deceased. The Medical Examiner's Office determined the preliminary results for cause of death to be blunt force trauma and the manner of death was a homicide. The victim was positively identified as...
In a distressing incident on Feb. 14, a local woman, Valerie Thruelsen, became the latest victim of a sophisticated scam operation, leveraging artificial intelligence to exploit the trust and financial resources of unsuspecting individuals. The scam unfolded over the course of the day, five hours to be exact. It involved a series of phone calls that manipulated her into believing her granddaughter was in legal and medical jeopardy following a car accident, which was said to...
SAN DIEGO – California Attorney General Rob Bonta, on Feb. 16, announced charges against the alleged ringleader of an organized retail crime scheme that spanned 21 counties and involved an estimated $8 million worth of beauty products, as well as multiple members of her organized retail crime ring. The investigation was conducted by the California Department of Justice (DOJ), California Highway Patrol (CHP), Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Postal Inspection Service along with Ulta’s Loss Prevention Organized Retail Cri...
Three actions during the Dec. 12 North County Fire Protection District board meeting involve increased ambulance staffing for the district. One approved action will add a fourth advanced life support ambulance in the district. Another action directed NCFPD staff to apply for a Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency's U.S. Fire Administration and directed district staff to develop a financial plan to support...
FALLBROOK – The Fallbrook Union Elementary School District (FUESD) is pleased to announce the approval of a new Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) with the Fallbrook Elementary Teachers Association (FETA) at the Feb. 15 Governing Board Meeting, underscoring a commitment to collaboration and support for educators. Superintendent Monika Hazel expressed gratitude towards FETA and FUESD leadership for fostering an atmosphere of understanding throughout the negotiation process. "We deeply value the dedication of our t...
FALLBROOK – The Foundation for Senior Care announces, "Stand Up For Seniors," an evening of stand-up comedy sponsored by Silvergate Retirement Residence & Memory Care Suites. Aimed at raising funds for older adults in need, "Stand Up For Seniors" will take place Saturday, March 9, at the Mission Theater, 231 N. Main Ave. Doors will open at 5 p.m. and the show will run from 6-8 p.m. Attendees must be 21 years of age or older. Proceeds from this event will directly fund the f...
BONSALL – Bonsall Woman's Club presented Judy Bresnahan with the 2024 Big Heart Award at its February meeting, which also commemorated the BWC's 44th birthday and honored nine past presidents. Bresnahan received a standing ovation by members when her name was announced by President Mary Jo Pfaff, who presented her with a pink crystal heart. Bresnahan has shared her heart with BWC since its inception, 44 years ago. Wanting to meet new friends and become involved in community s...
The CIF Division II wrestling tournament took place Feb. 10 at Orange Glen High School, and four Fallbrook High School wrestlers placed among the top eight in their weight class. Nic Brockson reached the final of the 126-pound division before losing to an exchange student in the championship match and settling for second place. Devin Huntington took third among 150-pound grapplers. Ricky Lopez was the sixth-place matman in the 108-pound class. Cruz Arroyo placed eighth in the 190-pound bracket. “I was really pumped up,” Fal...
Fallbrook High School’s boys rugby team finished the 2023-24 season with a 3-5 record. “This year was different,” said Fallbrook coach Sierra Arteaga. The 2022-23 Warriors had a 7-1 record before losing in the Southern California Interscholastic Rugby Federation’s championship match against Cathedral Catholic. The SCIRF had only one division last season. This year, the teams were divided into Division I and Division II. Fallbrook was in Division I with Cathedral Catholic and St. Augustine, which had two losses last year, a...
Fallbrook High School’s girls basketball team is believed to have set a school record for fewest points allowed in the Warriors’ 56-3 victory Jan. 31 at Ramona High School. “Our defense was all over the place,” said Fallbrook coach Trae Harrison. Although Ramona entered the game with a 3-16 record, the Bulldogs hadn’t scored fewer than 15 points in a game since their season-opening 74-14 loss to El Camino. On three occasions during those 19 games, Ramona was held to 15 points including the Warriors’ 68-15 victory Jan. 12 in...
FALLBROOK – Fiction authors looking for a free critique group are welcome to join a group that meets in Fallbrook every other Wednesday from 6-8 p.m. For more information, call 760-723-0233. The next meeting is Feb. 28. No science fiction, horror, erotica or pornography is allowed.... Full story
FALLBROOK – The Fallbrook Animal Sanctuary's Whiskers and Tails Resale Gift Shop is holding an official Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting Ceremony, Friday, Feb. 23, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 746 S. Main Ave., (next to Meineke). The nonprofit store will be open 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. There will be food and drink, a silent auction, special treats, fun shopping and more. Guests' best dressed and well-behaved pets are welcome to Fallbrook's exciting newest shopping experience and c... Full story
FALLBROOK – Fallbrook Climate Action Team will present Mark Hughes speaking on behalf of Power San Diego in a Zoom meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 27 at 6:30 p.m. Hughes is a mechanical engineer who spent his career (1978 to present) working in the electric power generation industry. This includes working for Kansas City Power and Light (an investor-owned utility) and Southern Electric International, an independent power producer. The last phase of his career was spent at Solar T... Full story
FALLBROOK – Karen Langer Baker has received first place awards in two different exhibitions this month. One first place winning piece, "Gourds on Display," is a complicated monotype print that she described in detail on "How It's Made," which can be found on Escondido Art Association's Instagram site. Her acrylic and collage, "Red Ball," received a first place award in Fallbrook Art Association's February exhibit while her watercolor, "Memories," received a second place a...
On March 15, 2015, yesterday was March 14, 2015. Prior to August 1965, yesterday meant the previous day. On Aug. 6, 1965, the Beatles released their Help album whose songs included "Yesterday," and in 1989 Don Bellezzo founded a Beatles tribute band called Yesterday. The Yesterday tribute band members live in the Las Vegas area and performed at Pala Casino's Events Center on Feb. 2, 2024. Beatles drummer Ringo Starr performed on that same stage with Ringo Starr and His All...
