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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Are you a subscriber? We’re calling all Village News subscribers to join our staff May 18, for a 25-year Anniversary celebration luncheon from noon to 2 pm. It will be a two-part event held at the United Methodist Church on 1844 Winterhaven Rd. in Fallbrook. This is for subscribers only because we want to thank the people who have supported us through the years and made it possible for us to beat the odds nationally! We really enjoy talking to our subscribers when they call, stop by the office, or visit during events, but h... Full story
BONSALL – The Bonsall Woman's Club honored member Jacky Nutter with the club's annual Big Heart Award at the February general meeting. The BWC president and a committee of three selected Nutter based on her kindness, giving hours of time to the club and overall helping whenever there is a need. Nutter belonged to the club from 1990-1994 and then again from 2004 to the present time. Her dedication as a volunteer and spirit of friendship are genuine acts of compassion and s...
Feb. 22 900 blk Alturas Rd. Battery - Simple 5400 blk Villa Dr. Report of fraud - Forgery of false checks/records/certificates 5900 blk Rio Valle Dr. Theft - Grand - From vehicle Feb. 23 5500 blk Mission Rd. Homicide - Murder - 2 arrests made 2300 blk S. Old Hwy 395 Traffic stop - 2 arrests made for possession of burglary tools, possession of I.D. of 10 or more persons with intent to defraud Feb. 24 2600 blk Olive Hill Rd. Medical examiners case - Death 200 blk N. Wisconsin Ave. Petty theft 1400 blk Alturas Rd. Medical... Full story
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Joe Naiman Village News Reporter Five members of Fallbrook High School’s wrestling team competed in the CIF Division II tournament Feb. 11 at San Pasqual High School. Nic Brockson wrestled in the 115-pound division. Xavier Pacheco was Fallbrook’s 122-pound grappler. Fisher Phillips competed in the 128-pound class. Daniel Wilson had 134-pound matches. Devin Huntington was in the 140-pound bracket. All five Fallbrook wrestlers won at least one match in the double-elimination tournament. “It was a very good feeling,” said Fallbr...
FALLBROOK – Fallbrook Senior Softball is welcoming new players who are 50 plus years of age. Games are played at Ingold Sports Park Mondays through Thursdays at 4 p.m. with warm-ups beginning at 3:30. Each team is scheduled to play two games per week. The league is currently looking for new players for its next season which starts the week of March 20. Potential players must show for a screening prior to being placed on a team so that appropriate placement can be made. The current season is under way and all potential p... Full story
Joe Naiman Village News Reporter Fallbrook High School’s boys basketball team finished the 2022-2023 season second in the Valley League standings. The Warriors were 5-3 in Valley League competition. Fallbrook’s overall record of 12-15 also reflects a loss in the first round of the CIF Division III playoffs. “I’m very happy where our season ended up,” Fallbrook coach Jonathan Terry said. The Valley League had six teams for 2021-2022, and Fallbrook’s 6-4 record placed the Warriors third in the standings. Fallbrook was in Divi...
Joe Naiman Village News Reporter The post-season meeting of the Valley League girls soccer coaches provided all-league recognition for six Fallbrook High School players. Aaliyah Arce, Panther Espinoza and Rori Gartner were placed on the Valley League first team. The second team included Gianna Alvarez‑Lindenmayer, Kaylie Diaz and Abby Petersen. “They really made a difference,” Fallbrook coach Nico Guerra said. “They did an outstanding job.” The 2022-2023 team finished 3-0-5 in Valley League play for second place, a point beh...
Home renovation projects are significant undertakings. It is common for homeowners who may not have the time nor the expertise to do the work themselves to call in professionals to tackle these jobs. According to the home improvement resource HomeGuide.com, for a bathroom remodel, which is one of the more popular improvement projects, installation and labor accounts for 10 to 25% of the total project cost. In general, many contractors pay themselves $300 to $500 for an hourly...
GREEN BAY, Wisconsin – According to Punxsutawney Phil winter isn’t over and it seems that his predictions have come true as the Midwest, Northeast and California have had massive winter storms. Winter weather hazards caused an estimated $64.1 million in property damages in the U.S. in 2022 through July. Since 2013, winter weather has caused $2.2 billion in property damages. ServiceMaster Restore, a global leader in natural disaster response and restoration services for both residential and commercial clients has safety tip...
QUINCY, Mass. – The National Fire Protection Association and State Farm announce that Wildfire Community Preparedness Day will be held Saturday, May 6. The national campaign, which began in 2014, provides an opportunity for groups and individuals who live in wildfire-prone areas to come together on a single day to complete projects that can help make their homes and communities safer from wildfire. This year, the campaign is focused on what residents can do to help their home survive a wildfire. Years of scientific research s...
Joe Naiman Village News Reporter Peter White and Spyro Gyra performed Friday, Feb. 17, during a jazz concert at Pala Casino’s Events Center. Jazz is often associated with Mississippi River towns or large American cities, so the jazz musicians from England and Upstate New York show that the popularity of jazz is worldwide. New Orleans, Kansas City and Harlem have jazz museums and the Smithsonian Institution also has a jazz component. White, who is now 68, grew up in England and credits bands referred to on this side of the p...
Elizabeth Youngman-Westphal Special to The Village News James Lapine and Stephen Sondheim won the 1985 Pulitzer Prize with two Tony Awards for their play, “Sunday in the Park with George.” That same play is now making its West Coast debut at the California Center for the Arts in Escondido. Lapine used neo-impressionist George Seurat's 1886 pointillist magnum opus, "A Sunday Afternoon on the Island of La Grande Jatte" for his inspiration. Seurat’s painting technique, using tiny dots of paint to create this masterpiece, possi...
PALA – Pala Casino Spa Resort will present best-selling American rock band Third Eye Blind Saturday, April 15, performing live indoors at the Events Center. The show will start at 8 p.m. This show is just one of the impressive lineup of headliner and tribute concerts that will be held at the Events Center and Starlight Theater. Since 1997, San Francisco's Third Eye Blind, led by Stephan Jenkins, has recorded five best-selling albums and assembled one career retrospective. S...
FALLBROOK – What better way to celebrate an anniversary than with roses. Frank Brines will be the guest speaker at the Fallbrook Garden Club Tuesday, March 28, general meeting. The topic is "Zoning In On Roses: How To Have The Best Roses In Your Climate Zone." Brines has been gardening since he was age 7-8 and has worked with roses almost as long. In 2015, he attained the status of American Rose Society Master Rosarian, has been an American Rose Society horticulture judge f... Full story
FALLBROOK – Silvergate Fallbrook will host long-time real estate expert Bryan Devore, from the Devore Realty Group, and professional move manager Jami Shapiro, from Silver Linings Transitions, for a discussion on “Why Now Is Still A Great Time For Seniors To Sell Their Home,” Thursday, March 30 at 11 a.m. The seminar will examine where Fallbrook home prices are headed, how professional move management can help make moving easier for seniors, and what the real advantages are to a senior living community lifestyle. This speak... Full story
FALLBROOK – The Fallbrook Gem and Mineral Society presents its annual Rough 'N' Cut event, Saturday, March 18 from 1-4 p.m. at the Fallbrook Gem & Mineral Society museum, 123 W. Alvarado St. Mineral sales will feature specimens of tourmaline from the Himalaya Mine , obsidian, quartz (all sizes), micro collections, fluorescents, calcite, agates, geodes and much, much more. There will also be miscellaneous collectible mineral flats and individually priced garden and c... Full story
FALLBROOK – Wings of Change invites everyone to learn more about its Butterfly of the Month with a free class at Fallbrook Library or online. Participants will learn about the Silvery Blue Butterfly (Glaucopsyche lygdamus) in the Wednesday, March 15 class at 1 p.m. Wings of Change staff will introduce the butterfly and explain how residents can become the wings of change. Guests will learn how to provide a place for the butterfly to live and help restore the habitat for l... Full story
VISTA – Tickets are on sale now for Soroptimist International of Vista and North County Inland’s “Live Your Dream” Awards Brunch and 70th Anniversary on Saturday, March 18 from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Palomar Estates East Clubhouse, 650 S. Rancho Santa Fe Road. Tickets are $30 and includes brunch. Six women will be receiving awards and the club will also be celebrating its 70th year of service in the community. More information can be found at http://www.soroptimistvista.org/ or call 760-683-9427. Submitted by Soro... Full story
FALLBROOK – All are invited to come celebrate St. Patrick’s Day at the 19th Annual Dinner Dance presented by the Knights of Columbus Council 7069, Saturday, March 11 at St. Peter the Apostle Catholic Church Parish Hall, 450 S. Stage Coach Lane. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and there will be an Irish Dance Show at 6 p.m. Music will be provided by Kevin Moyles and the Shamrockers The dinner includes corned beef and cabbage with boiled potatoes and carrots, dinner rolls, dessert and coffee. The cost is $40 per person. Dozens of doo... Full story
FALLBROOK – Philanthropic Educational Organization Chapter PF held a Bunco fundraiser Feb. 25 at the Health and Wellness Center. Funds raised go to support women in education scholarships. Local Fallbrook residents can apply for scholarships annually as well as graduate and PhD candidates. The fundraiser organizers said they appreciate the 12 local businesses that supported their silent auction, raffle and bunco prizes with donations, as well as their PEO Sisters who helped a...
Joe Naiman Village News Reporter The Bonsall Unified School District has contracted with Natalie Nucci to provide choreography services for Sullivan Middle School spring productions. The independent contractor agreement with Nucci was approved on a 5-0 BUSD board vote Wednesday, Feb. 15. Nucci will provide choreography services for two classes and six songs. “We have a long-standing tradition of excellence with performing arts in the middle school,” BUSD superintendent Joseph Clevenger said. Nucci’s contract became effec...
Joe Naiman Village News Reporter The Bonsall Unified School District has contracted with Kai Turley for music instruction services. A 5-0 BUSD board vote Wednesday, Feb. 15, approved the independent contractor agreement with Turley. Turley will provide drumline learning enrichment courses as part of the school district’s Expanded Learning Opportunities program. “I’m personally very excited about that,” BUSD superintendent Joseph Clevenger said. The drumline will be brought to the district’s elementary schools, to Sullivan...
ADELPHI, Md. – More than 9,800 University of Maryland Global Campus students were named to the dean’s list for the fall semester, including Fallbrook students Hector Fonseca, Gabriel Reyes, Marcelina Swan and Mario Vega. To be eligible for the honor, a student must complete at least six credits during the term, earn a GPA of at least 3.5 for the term and maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.5 at UMGC. UMGC was established in 1947 to serve adults in the workforce. The university enrolls some 90,000 students annually, offering bac... Full story
Joe Naiman Village News Reporter The Fallbrook Public Utility District board approved a 5% increase in the per diem pay board members receive. The directors had been receiving $121.55 for each meeting. The board’s 5-0 vote Feb. 27 increased that amount to $127.63. Per diem payments are given for each meeting involving FPUD business, but a director may not be paid for more than 10 meetings in a month. FPUD's Administrative Code stipulates that per diem pay is to be reviewed annually, and any increase is limited to 5%. A recomm...
