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 – Rock Rose School for Creative Learning has joined with the Spirit Mountain School to form the Rock Rose Village School, located in Fallbrook. The schools have joined together to form a vibrant, private school community that will serve children from birth through eighth grade. Starting in the fall, Rock Rose Village School will be offering parent child classes, mixed-age preschool and kindergarten classes, and mixed-age classes serving grades one through seven. The Open House at Rock Rose Village School will i... Full story
Senate Bill 927, which would allow the Fallbrook Public Utility District to change its method of electing directors from at-large seats to by territorial unit, passed out of the State Senate's Governance and Finance Committee on a 7-0 vote March 30. “We were pleased with the support of the committee and look forward to testifying if necessary before the Elections Committee,” said FPUD general manager Brian Brady. The passage out of the Governance and Finance Committee sends the legislation to the State Senate's Elections and... Full story
Thirty years and it just keeps getting better. When Fallbrook opens its arms to close to 100,000 visitors on Sunday, April 17, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., for the town's annual Avocado Festival, it will mark three decades of fun celebrating Fallbrook's signature fruit. "A 30-year anniversary is symbolized by a pearl," said Lila MacDonald, CEO of the Fallbrook Chamber of Commerce, the organization that hosts the festival. "I feel the pearl is a perfect comparison as it captures the...
FALLBROOK – The Fallbrook Chamber of Commerce is holding the following events: - Friday, April 29 – Lunch Mob at El Meson de Mi Tierra Mexican Restaurant (corner of Main and Elder). All are welcome and attendees should bring business cards. Separate checks. Noon. - Monday, May 2 – First Monday Coffee at Chamber office. 8:30 a.m. - Monday, May 2 – Chamber Educational Seminar: "What’s the Difference between Branding and Marketing?" presented by Frank Hopkins/Hopkins & Associates at Chamber office. 9:30 a.m. - Thursday,...
Each spring I enjoy seeing the latest recipes the Hass Avocado Board is featuring for our luscious local fruit. For those who enjoy more traditional uses, there are some recipes with just slight new angles. For those who enjoy ideas out-of-the-box, there are some new adventures ahead! Try these tantalizing ideas using Fallbrook-grown avocados and Love One Today®, which is the name of the Hass Avocado Board's current campaign. It encourages consumers to include fresh... Full story
Those who view Fallbrook and Bonsall as towns where residents are most comfortable in casual clothing may be amused to hear that back in the 1880s, a highly desirable fashion accessory was cultivated here and shipped internationally. Almost as precious as gold at the time, ostrich plumes were in demand by milliners in order to make fanciful hats for milady. In the early 1880s, a man named E.J. Johnson purchased 23 young ostriches and brought the flightless birds via ocean...
Gem cutter, Meg Berry finds investing in rocks tops stocks Some people invest in stocks, some invest in rocks. Meg Berry of Rainbow chose the latter and is very bullish these days. Berry, a world-renowned gem cutter and carver, and two of her associates, Jason Doubrava and Todd Wacks, own the lion’s share of some very unique and beautiful gems: color-change pink pyrope garnet from Tanzania. Under fluorescent-equivalent lighting, the larger gems have the color of fine purple a...
March 1 800 block E. Alvarado St. 5150/Mental disorder March 2 300 block W. Clemmens Ln. Found narcotics March 8 1400 block Alturas Rd. Rape March 25 300 block E. Alvarado St. Found narcotics March 29 2000 block E. Mission Rd. Arrest: Felony warrant March 30 1100 block Old Stage Rd. Arrest: Felony warrant 400 block S. Stage Coach Ln. Cited: Possess controlled substance paraphernalia; possess controlled substance March 31 800 block E. Alvarado St. Robbery 3900 block Reche Rd. Commercial burglary April 1 200 block S. Ridge Dr....
For all you lucky rosarians who were fortunate enough to get your roses pruned by mid-February, you are probably enjoying (or about to enjoy) your first real flush of blooms for 2016! Continue fertilizing – hopefully ready for the third application – organic I trust. As I always say, organics are much better for your soil and ultimately for your garden and the environment. Soil microbiology is complex and multi-tiered. A healthy garden soil system is teeming with ben...
Craig Lozzi, Transcendent Touch Special to the Village News In the early 1970s, I was excited to study the human body and healing techniques that explored the relationship between the emotions and the body. I was particularly motivated because I had direct experience of releasing "old" emotions under the skilled guidance of my practitioner at that time. Gradually, my massage evolved into a more general practice, having broader appeal and access to a larger market....
Sandra Shrader Special to the Village News Whether you want to know about biomarkers or biotin, iridology or iodine, eucalyptus oil or epsom salts, or any other A-to-Z subject about natural/alternative health care, Wellspring Herbs & Vitamins is the place to go. Stocked with an impressive inventory of vitamins, herbal supplements, essential oils, teas and naturopathic books, the business, located at 1223 S. Mission Road, has operated in Fallbrook for more than 25 years,...
FALLBROOK – Fallbrook Propane Gas Company has announced it has upgraded its website in order to provide more valuable resources for local residents. "At Fallbrook Propane Gas Company, we are always seeking new avenues in which to better serve our loyal customers," said Chris Everett, co-owner and service manager. "We are pleased to announce that our website has been overhauled and upgraded to enable our customers to utilize all aspects of the site on any device, thus e...
The Fallbrook Public Utility District will be utilizing Pacific Pipeline Supply for the replacement of FPUD's valve inventory. FPUD's board voted 5-0 March 28 to approve a $174,963.24 contract with the San Marcos company. Pacific Pipeline Supply will supply four-inch, six-inch, eight-inch, 10-inch, 12-inch, 14-inch, 16-inch, and 18-inch valves with shutoff stems. "This is part of the ongoing five-year program to accelerate the replacement of older large valves within the system," said FPUD general manager Brian Brady. FPUD...
Those who attended the scheduled Olivia Newton-John concert March 25 at Pala Casino only heard one full song and part of a second song from her, but Newton-John may have been the most disappointed person there. After Newton-John realized that her "croaky" voice would preclude her from giving the quality concert the fans deserved, she apologized and promised to make it up to everybody. She then used the next 35 minutes for a question and answer session which allowed audience...
The Fallbrook Shutters photography group opened its 2016 show Friday, March 11, at Fallbrook Library's community room. The 35 images on display range from the beauty of the Fallbrook environment, to thought-provoking images, to candid portraits of local residents. Fallbrook Shutters members participating in the show include Louis Nidorf, Ken Seals, Mike Riordan, Brett Stokes, and Robert Sommers. At the opening reception, live piano music was provided by Bob Freaney,...
FALLBROOK – Continuing its goal of bringing new and more accessible concert programs to the community, Fallbrook Music Society presents the Paratore Brothers at the Bob Burton Performing Arts Center on Sunday, April 24. The dynamic program features Anthony and Joseph Paratore in a dueling piano showdown of some of the most popular literature written for two and four hands piano. Fallbrook Music Society executive director Ann Murray said, "This concert is a ‘must see’ for anyon...
Esther E. Bojorquez, 87, of Fallbrook, passed away on April 10 in Forsyth, Ga. Esther is survived by her children, Peggy Kirkland of Forsyth, Ga.; Ronald Bojorquez Sr. of Escondido, Calif., and Martin Bojorquez of Surprise, Ariz.; 30 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. A visitation will be held at Berry-Bell and Hall Mortuary from 2 to 6 p.m. on Monday, April 18, 2016, and a funeral mass will be on Tuesday, April 19, 2016 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Peter the Apostle Catholic Parish in Fallbrook. Interment will follow at...
Louise Rose Goulet was born September 4, 1913 and passed away March 17, 2016. Her Funeral Mass will be at St. Peter The Apostle Catholic Church at noon, Tuesday, April 22. Fr. Jerry Nadine presiding....
FALLBROOK – This week the Fallbrook Animal Sanctuary is featuring a dog and a cat that are up for adoption. Seymore is a very sweet and low-energy Terrier mix. He is good with children and dogs too. Like all dogs, he loves to go out for a walk. He is neutered, up-to-date with shots, and microchipped. Seymore loves to sit on one's lap and be cuddled for a long time. Princess is a long-haired cat. She loves having her royal tummy rubbed. She's a large, regal, beautiful girl with long silvery hair and big green eyes. Seymore a...
VISTA – The North County Aviculturists, pet bird owners and breeders, will hold a meeting on Saturday, May 7 at 7 p.m. at the Vista Masonic Lodge, 761 Eucalyptus, Vista. Guest speaker will be Omar Gonzalez on the topic, "The Status of Aviary Birds." Refreshments. Free admission. For more information, visit www.ncabirdclub.com....
William “Bill” Baker, Sr., 62, of Fallbrook, passed away unexpectedly on April 10, 2016. Born in Passaic, NJ, and raised in Elmwood Park, NJ, he spent the last 16 years in Fallbrook. Bill is survived by his soulmate, Rosemary Leitmeyer of Fallbrook; daughter Nicole (Robert) Jox of Pittsburgh, Penn.; granddaughters Paige and Carly Jox; and many other loving family and friends. He was preceded in death by his son, William “Billy” Baker Jr. A visitation will be held at Christ... Full story
Strawberry farm finds a home in Rainbow Ever since Vital Reche came to this area in 1869, looking for good farming land and mild weather, many people have followed him here for the same reasons, including Kenny Fietz, who found the perfect spot for a farm in Rainbow. Kenny's Strawberry Farm features one of the crops that Mr. Reche himself planted along Live Oak Creek. While customers can pick the fruit themselves at his U-pick site (just like in the past), Fietz uses modern...
