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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Legal costs have now reached over $1 million (combined) in the Allyn vs. Fallbrook Union Elementary School District (FUESD) case that was filed in 2012. To date, legal costs paid to defend FUESD in the wrongful termination lawsuit brought about by Elaine Allyn, the district's former information technology (IT) director, are said to be $630,592. These are costs that have been charged by the district's (JPA) legal counsel, Stutz, Artiano, Shinoff & Holtz. This information was obtained by the Village News after it filed a reques... Full story
The Bonsall Unified School District board approved a consultant agreement with Dale Scott & Company for financial advisory services which will include potential refinancing of the district's general obligation bonds and issuance of certificates of participation to finance the two-story building planned for the Sullivan Middle School campus which also currently includes Bonsall High School. A 3-0 BUSD board vote March 10, with Timothy Coen and Sylvia Tucker absent, approved the agreement. Dale Scott & Company will be...
FALLBROOK – During the months of January and February, the individual classes (kindergarten to sixth grade) at Fallbrook Homeschool Academy collected canned food and boxed goods as part of a class competition fundraiser to donate to the Fallbrook Food Pantry. Ms. Shafer's third grade class won the competition, contributing 230 of the total 763 canned/boxed goods donated. Mrs. Chaffin's first-second combination class won second place and third place was won by Mrs. Turley's k...
When what was at the time the Bonsall Union School District sold a parcel of land on Old River Road adjacent to the Bonsall Elementary School property to what was then the Fallbrook Fire Protection District, the grant deed stipulated that if the land was to be used for something other than a fire station it was to be sold back to the school district for the purchase price of $35,000. Several changes have occurred since that 1981 sale. The Fallbrook Fire Protection District... Full story
For many families, Easter activities include dying hard-boiled eggs in bright colors for children to search for. My family always had a tendency to have two different levels of hunts – an easier one for the tots and a harder one (sometimes brutally difficult) for the older kids. Since numerous hunts were desired, our eggs always got a heavy workout. But, at the end of the day, a big basket full of well-used Easter eggs sat with no additional recreational purpose. Repurposing Easter eggs is something many people try to do, i...
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FALLBROOK – The biennial garden tour sponsored by the Fallbrook Garden Club will take place Saturday, April 25. Prior to visiting the eight beautiful gardens on this year’s tour, visitors will have a chance browse a marketplace the organization has created to offer a variety of annuals, perennials, succulents, shrubs and whimsical garden art for sale, win one of more than 20 raffle prizes, or shop with one of the featured local vendors. The gardens will be open from 9 a.m. to...
March 25 - 300 block Arroyo Vista : Robbery - 300 block E. Alvarado St. : Theft by use of access card March 26 - 400 block Ammunition Rd. : Arrest: Shoplifting - 400 block Ammunition Rd. : Arrest: DUI; resist officer; unlawful display of vehicle registration; two license plates required; driving on suspended license with prior DUI; operate vehicle with .01 percent blood alcohol level or more while on probation - 1600 block Calavo Rd. : Arrest: Spousal abuse w/minor injury - 500 block Alturas Rd. : Battery - 100 block W.... Full story
CAMP PENDLETON – On March 20, San Onofre School hosted its very first Leadership Day, which is a step to becoming a Leader in Me Lighthouse School. The Leader in Me Lighthouse School title is awarded by Franklin Covey to honor the attainment of a well-rounded leadership model. Lighthouse Schools serve as models of leadership and mentors to other schools. The student led Leadership Day consisted of '7 Habits' songs, skits, student speeches, technology demonstrations and s...
FALLBROOK – Girl Scout Troops of Fallbrook and Bonsall celebrated their annual event of Thinking Day on March 20 at Potter Jr. High where each troop showcased a country and its culture from around the world. This year some of the countries included France, Germany, India, Greece, and Australia. The troops provided a variety of foods and "swaps" at their educational/cultural stations. They also performed dances, skits, and songs. This year's event was hosted by Troop 4620 a...
FALLBROOK – St. Peter the Apostle Catholic School students are young scientists. For many months the sixth, seventh, and eighth grade students have been working diligently on their science fair projects, in preparation for entry into the 2015 Greater San Diego Science and Engineering Fair. This year all projects were reviewed and five qualified to enter at the San Diego level and all five earned recognition at the Balboa Park Activity Center. Those students earning awards w... Full story
FALLBROOK – Lynne Stadille-James and Lisa Willett of RE/MAX United are two local real estate professionals who shine in Fallbrook's niche real estate market. Stadille-James, who has 40 years experience, and Willett, with 25 years experience, possess tremendous knowledge of the many facets of real estate – including residential, estates, investment properties, groves, land, income properties, development and ranch properties. Known as a top producer in San Diego, Riv...
During the 23rd annual International Conference on the Status of Plant and Animal Genome Research which was held Jan. 10-14 in San Diego, University of Missouri researcher Barbara Gandolfi noted that the trait which gives Scottish Fold cats their curved ear characteristics is also responsible for bone deformities in humans. Gandolfi's presentation given during the Jan. 11 Cat and Dog Workshop session of the PAG XXIII conference was titled "Inherited Osteoarthropathy in... Full story
FALLBROOK – An educational workshop titled "Managing Health Care Expenses in Retirement: What Baby Boomers Need to Know About Medicare and Long-Term Care" has been scheduled for 6:30 p.m. on Monday, April 20 at Fallbrook Library, 124 S. Mission Road. An earlier session is being held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, April 18 at the Temecula Public Library. According to a recent survey by Bankers Trust, "Fifty-seven percent of Baby Boomers said they had a 'poor understanding' (31 percent) or know 'almost nothing' (26 percent) a...
FALLBROOK – Many families travel during the year, when gatherings with family and friends require individuals to pack up their vehicles and hit the open road to reconnect with loved ones. Such get-togethers are great ways to make a great vacation, but being away for extended periods of time may leave one's home vulnerable to criminals. Alarm systems and Neighborhood Watch programs are great ways to help provide peace of mind to homeowners, but there are additional ways to p...
The Kiwanis Club of Fallbrook would like to shout a big 'thank you' to the community and businesses for their generosity and support of the 6th annual 'A Night to Shine' gala fundraiser held at the Grand Tradition. Money raised from this event will go to support the Boys and Girls Club of North County, the Fallbrook Child Development Center, and other Kiwanis-sponsored charities including scholarships and Key Leader Camp for the Kiwanis-sponsored Key Club at Fallbrook High School. We would like to acknowledge a special thank... Full story
OCEANSIDE – The North County Film Club will be presenting the film "Love is Strange" on Sunday, April 12 at 3 p.m. at the Carmike Theater, Mission and College, Oceanside. The film stars John Lithgow and Alfred Molina. A New York couple gets married. One of them is fired from his teaching post, forcing them to stay with friends separately while they sell their place and look for cheaper housing – a situation that weighs heavily on all involved. For further information, see www.ncfilmclub.com or call (760) 500... Full story
FALLBROOK – Award winners for the Fallbrook Art Association's Open Juried Show, which runs through April 26 at the Fallbrook Art Center (FAC), were announced at a recent gala reception and awards ceremony on April 3. From 157 submissions, the judge, Shuang Li, chose the following for awards: - Best of Show: "Ginger" by Ray Fedorchak - First Place: "Monumental View" by William Gullette - Second Place: "One Fine Day" by Donn Warden - Third Place: "Chicken Dance" by David Miller - Thordarson Award: "Hurrying Home" by Louis N...
Fallbrook High School's girls track and field team will struggle to win dual meets this year, as the Warriors have 44 girls in their varsity and junior varsity programs combined. On March 19, the Warriors ensured avoiding a winless season with a 93-21 victory at Sage Creek, which opened in 2013 with only ninth-grade students and currently has only freshmen and sophomores. "It was the first meet they ever put on," said Fallbrook head coach Troy Hamlin. Sage Creek will, at least for this year and in 2016, compete in the... Full story
Fallbrook High School fielded a girls lacrosse team in 2014 for the first time in four years. The Warriors did not win a game last year, but the first five games of 2015 produced two Fallbrook victories. "I'm really impressed and excited to work with the girls," said Fallbrook coach Bri Poteet. "I'm really, really happy and very excited, and I can't wait to see what the rest of the season brings." Fallbrook's season opened March 6 at Del Lago Academy. The Warriors built up a 4...
FALLBROOK – Rocky is a small Chihuahua-mix male dog that was dumped in a cardboard box outside the Fallbrook Animal Sanctuary. Already neutered and micro-chipped, he is good with other dogs and needs a good home. The sanctuary needs more volunteers to walk the dogs and clean litter boxes. To volunteer or to find a new pet, contact the Fallbrook Animal Sanctuary at (760) 685-3533, 230-232 W. Aviation Rd. or http://fallbrookanimalsanctuary.org/....
Ilse Visser, 86, was born on May 19, 1928 in Samarang, Indonesia, and passed away on March 30, 2015 in Fallbrook, California. She is survived by her two children, five grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren. A celebration of life service will be held at Fallbrook Masonic Lodge on April 28 at 1 p.m. to celebrate her strength, kindness, and insight.... Full story
The U14 Braves comprised of Greater Fallbrook middle school students and sixth-graders won the Green Division of the Southern California Youth Rugby championship tournament. The Fallbrook Rugby Club affiliate coached by Steve Hernandez lost its first game and was relegated to the Green Division, but the Warriors won their remaining matches culminating with the March 28 final at Bear Valley Middle School in Escondido against the North County team. Hernandez is a physical...
