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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Rick Monroe Special to the Village News Trustees of the Fallbrook Union Elementary School District decided at its March 13 board meeting to select the more experienced, more expensive company to search for a new superintendent to replace Dr. Candace Singh. Several members of the board said the two private firms were both outstanding, but the nod went to Leadership Associates by a 4-1 vote. Trustee Ricardo Favela voted for the County Office of Education to handle the search, saying he liked its $8,000 proposal. However, the...
Roger Boddaert Horticulturist/Arborist My life has been dedicated to enhancing the earth by planting thousands of trees for the good of the planet, its people, and our community. Here are a few simple rules for planting a tree: 1. Pick the right tree for the right place and environmentally correct. 2. The site selection is critical, one with at least six hours of sunlight. 3. Some trees are evergreen, and some are deciduous in winter 4. Fall through winter and spring are... Full story
FALLBROOK – The Fallbrook Land Conservancy endorsed an effort by the Fallbrook Public Utility District and Rainbow Municipal Water District to change water suppliers, from the San Diego County Water Authority to the Eastern Municipal Water District. The switch is expected to save Fallbrook and Rainbow ratepayers an estimated $7.6 million a year, according to an independent analysis conducted for the San Diego Local Agency Formation Commission. The governing commission of LAFCO, which is charged with overseeing boundary c...
SACRAMENTO – The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (Cal Fire) released a new website this month to provide an enhanced, modernized web experience for both the public and employees. Within the redesigned website, users can navigate content easily to access information about Cal Fire’s current incidents, wildfire preparedness, fire prevention, hiring and recruitment, and more. The redesign was driven by analytics and site visits and was created to enhance the user experience for all Californians – repre...
FALLBROOK – Non-profit conservation group California Trout has begun construction on a Sandia Creek Drive bridge replacement and fish passage project in San Diego County. The project removes the last remaining barrier to the migration of endangered Southern steelhead trout in the Santa Margarita River. In the process, the project will replace the existing bridge, a flood hazard that becomes completely submerged during heavy rains, with a new steel bridge. Designed with c...
FALLBROOK – Community foundations in the United States share a unique number: 1%. Generally speaking, only 1% of all registered nonprofits in the U.S. are community foundations, therefore not all cities or regions have the benefit of a community foundation. Fallbrook and Bonsall are the beneficiaries of visionary leaders who created Legacy Endowment Community Foundation almost 30 years ago, filling the role of creating community good from a donor's long-term charitable i...
Rodolfo Solano, left, and Ramon Correa work as custodians at La Paloma Elementary School in Fallbrook. They are longtime employees of FUESD, Solano for 22 years and Correa for over 25 years. Village News/David Landry photo... Full story
Michelle Mowad County of San Diego Communications Office Are you planning to travel out of the country this summer? With passport processing taking 8 to 11 weeks, or 5 to 7 weeks expedited, now is the time to apply for your passport book or card at the County Administration Center downtown. Appointments can be booked two weeks in advance at sdpassports.com. New appointments open daily. To quickly process your passport application, be prepared with the following. It is worth noting that those renewing a passport, you may be el... Full story
Jane Kepley Special to the Village News Spring has just begun, so it’s time for spring cleaning. Though you spend time year-round doing typical housekeeping tasks like washing dishes, dusting and vacuuming, this is a good time to go the extra mile to deep clean and refresh those neglected spots in your home. Not sure where to begin with your 2023 spring cleaning? Here are five tasks that should be on your radar. Wash windows and doors Each door and window needs a good washing inside and out. Be sure to rinse the screens a...
Whenever we are thinking of moving up, moving out of an area or moving into a new area there are a multitude of considerations we must look at. For sure there are emotional family situations to consider but, most likely, current data of the local real estate markets are what will be on the tops of our mind. Buying or selling your home is a huge financial decision, and before the emotional involvement and "seeing ourselves live there" can take place, we must be financially... Full story
Never let a crisis go unutilized; in every crisis there is opportunity. Three failed banks this week, including the number 2 and 3 largest banks in the country. Silicon Valley Bank failed due to funding volatile high tech start-ups and the falling value of bonds, purchased when interest rates were near zero. Bond values have been diminishing due to the Federal Reserve’s rapid and aggressive raising of the prime interest rate to combat inflation, but which causes devaluation o... Full story
RAMONA – A coyote, caught in an illegal jaw trap on a residential property in the City of San Diego, returned to the wild this afternoon, March 10, after three weeks in care with San Diego Humane Society's Project Wildlife team. The adult female was rescued by San Diego Humane Society's Humane Law Enforcement on Feb. 17, after she was found in the Skyline neighborhood dangling on a chain link fence from a jaw trap attached to her left front leg. Humane Officers rushed her to S... Full story
FALLBROOK – A new residential development, known as Citro, is currently underway in Fallbrook. The development will feature 844 residential units and is set to be occupied between December 2021 and December 2030. The Citro development will be served by the Fallbrook Union Elementary and High School districts, as well as the Bonsall Unified School District. The current boundary lines between the Fallbrook districts and the Bonsall district cuts straight through a portion of the Citro development, resulting in the dissection o...
Rick Monroe Special to the Village News Lt. Aldo Hernandez, commander of the Fallbrook Sheriff's Substation, is moving on with a promotion to captain and reassignment. Interviewed last week, the popular commander said the likely schedule is for Thursday, March 23 (today) to be his final day, with a replacement lieutenant coming the next day. His replacement is Lt. Claudia Delgado. "I had an amazing experience during my almost two years here," the former Marine said. "Everyone...
Rick Monroe Special to the Village News Petitions were submitted on March 14 to the San Diego County Office of Education for a special election to select the board member for Area 1 of the Fallbrook Union High School District. Courtney Hilborn won the election and was seated in December but resigned not long after being sworn in. The board made a provisional appointment of Jim Dooley at its Feb. 13 board meeting, but conservative parents were upset, contending the female applicant they endorsed would better represent the...
Village News A vehicle fire was reported through 911 Saturday morning at 10:21 a.m. on SB-15 just north of SR-76. NCFPD was dispatched at 10:22 a.m. and arrived at 10:31 a.m. On arrival, units located a fully engulfed foodliner semi with an attached tanker that had been carrying liquid sugar. Firefighters were quickly able to extinguish the fire and contain it to just the truck itself. A HAZMAT crew from San Diego was called to help with runoff. Two saddle tanks had ruptured,... Full story
Michelle Mowad County of San Diego Communications Office The County Employees’ Charitable Organization (CECO) distributed $110,252 in grants to 68 local nonprofit programs and the Employee Crisis Fund at its annual awards breakfast at the County Operations Center March 10. Several nonprofits, including the Blind Community Center of San Diego, Elder Help of San Diego and Girl Scouts San Diego, received grants, as did the Fallbrook Senior Citizens Service Club Inc., which received $1,295 to be spent on 10 8' folding tables. C...
What makes me happy.... Pre-Kindergarten – First Grade First place: Hazel Ussher – "Something Sweet" Second place: Jax Madsen – "Family" Third place: Santiago Ibarra – "Favorite Holiday" Second – Fourth Grade First place: Brando Ortega – "Family Always Comes First" Second place: Estelle Montgomery – "Nature" Third place: Lucas Madsen – "Calvin" People's Choice: Ethan Brydon – "Goal!" Fifth – Eighth Grade First place: Sanne Legge – "My Hobbies" Second place: Angel Ibarra ...
CLINTON, N.Y. – Joshua Horowitz of Fallbrook was recently elected to the Epsilon Chapter of Phi Beta Kappa at Hamilton College. Phi Beta Kappa, which established a chapter at Hamilton College in 1869, is the oldest and most prestigious honor society in the country. Students are elected to membership in recognition of their exceptional academic achievement in fulfilling the goals and purposes of the college. Horowitz is a senior majoring in interdisciplinary studies. Hamilton College, a leading liberal arts institution l... Full story
Joe Naiman Village News Reporter The Vallecitos School District needs to fill a vacancy for the Trustee Area 5 board seat and is seeking residents who are interested in being appointed to the school board seat. Melissa Cox had been the Trustee Area 5 board member since October 2021, but she resigned Thursday, March 9, for family reasons. The Tuesday, March 14, Vallecitos School District board meeting included a 4-0 vote to approve the provisional appointment process to fill the vacancy. “We are accepting applications,” Mel...
Cpt. Carl B. Catalano Sr. died peacefully after a courageous battle with cancer, Jan. 22, 2023, in his youngest son's home in Leander, Texas. Carl was born on Aug. 30,1947 to Carl and Irene Catalano in Auburn, New York. After Carl graduated from West High School in 1965, he went on to join the Marine Corps. Carl was a veteran of the Vietnam War and served honorably in the Marine Corp as a cobra pilot and achieved the rank of Captain. Carl joins his parents, Carl and Irene... Full story
Randall (Randy) Jones passed away on March 5, 2023 at the age of 77 after a long battle with cancer. Randy was born on October 20, 1945, in Los Angeles, California to Frank and Laurel Jones. He grew up in Covina Highlands where he enjoyed being active with 4-H, swimming, diving and horseback riding with his sister Candy. The family eventually moved to Washington State during his high school years where he was involved in tennis, gymnastics and choir. He went to Northern Arizon... Full story
LAKEWOOD, N.J. – A new data analysis by AvaCare Medical reveals that California is home to over 9% of all mobility disability cases in the U.S., the highest of all states in the country. Mobility disabilities is an umbrella term that includes any disability that impacts a person’s ability to move or maintain their balance. These physical impairments include arthritis, paralysis, amputation, cerebral palsy, multiple sclerosis, and spinal cord injury. People with mobility disabilities such as these may experience dif...
Dr. Dawn Love Veterinarian Loving the pet(s) you bring into your household may start with something other than puppy love. It may start with something more critical: finances. Many would-be pet owners neglect to consider the true costs of pet ownership. Pet ownership comes with responsibility. Make plans to include your pet in your budget. The first expense is nutrition. Good pet food is not cheap. Next are vaccinations and protections your pet(s) need. There also are...
MURRIETA – Hospice of the Valleys, 25240 Hancock Ave., Suite 120, in Murrieta has been recognized as a five-star organization, placing it in the top hospices in the country and the only five-star hospice in Riverside County. “This recognition means so much to us at Hospice of the Valleys. It demonstrates that our compassionate patient-centered care, attention to detail and focus on quality improvement is recognized and valued by the families we serve,” Marta Sarver-Martinez, RN, administrator and director of nursing at Hospi...
