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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When the next school year begins, it will be in a traditional school format, reported Ilsa Garza-Gonzalez, superintendent of the Fallbrook Union High School District. Graduation ceremonies this year will also be in person, as well as summer school, she said. Masks will continue to be required as per the most recent state guidance for next year. However, the rest of this school year may continue to be a Hybrid Distance Learning model. “Fallbrook Union High School District and the Board of Education take pride in adhering to t...
With the announcement last week that a group of parents desired to recall Diane Summers, board president of the Fallbrook Union High School District, four parents agreed to a conference call to explain why they are initiating this action. In last week's article about the recall in the April 15 Village News, the parents stated they "came to ensure that anyone elected to the board of trustees followed the bylaws and fulfilled their obligation to the students." The phone...
Like just about every foodservice operator in March 2020, the nutrition team at Fallbrook Union High School District knew their corner of California had changed in an instant when the coronavirus hit. But they rose to the challenge: Employees gamely chugged coffee and set about switching from cafeteria service to curbside pickup and bus route delivery. That first Monday, the staff of 14 packed 125 meals. Tuesday, they prepared 250. On Wednesday, 500; on Thursday, 850. "And...
Lucy Sanders, right, celebrates her 100th birthday in Las Vegas, April 9, with her sister, Mary, who was born on her sister's sixth birthday. The two were joined by members of their families to mark the milestone. Sanders has lived in Fallbrook since 1959. Village News/Courtesy photo...
DAVENPORT, Iowa – Cheyenne McCarthy of Fallbrook graduated with a Doctor of Chiropractic degree from Palmer College of Chiropractic's West campus in San Jose, California, March 26. Palmer College of Chiropractic, the first and largest college in the chiropractic profession, has campuses in Davenport, San Jose and Port Orange, Florida. Submitted by Palmer College of Chiropractic....
KIRKLAND, Wash. – The higher education industry has been radically altered by COVID-19. The economic fallout from the pandemic has only magnified the need for cost-benefit analysis of pursuing a college degree, and it’s all happening under the shadow of an already looming student debt crisis. And despite most education moving online in 2020, the industry has made limited concessions and continued to charge high tuitions despite a change in the offerings. Now, more than ever before, students are concerned with supporting the...
Perhaps the only problem for the spring break camp at Vallecitos Elementary School was the timeframe the Vallecitos School District had to implement it. The spring camp which took place March 29 through April 1 had space for 24 students, but not all of those berths were filled. "We only had 13 that took advantage," Maritza Koeppen, principal of Vallecitos Elementary School and superintendent of the Vallecitos School District, said. The Vallecitos School District board had to...
Zion Christian Preschool and Kindergarten has been given a $29,000 grant for a new playground. The grant was obtained from the San Diego County Childcare Provider Program, which is affiliated with the YMCA organization. "This will give us an additional playground," said Zion Lutheran Preschool and Kindergarten Director Lana Janey. Zion's facilities include both the preschool and Kindergarten, and Zion Christian Learning Center for children in first through twelfth grade. Zion...
SAN DIEGO – Organizers of the GI Film Festival San Diego announced its diverse film lineup for their annual festival happening May 18-23. For the first time ever, the multi-day military-themed event is streamed online. Established in 2006 and brought to San Diego in 2015, the festival solely presents films and events for, by and about military service members and veterans. A record year for films selected This year, 38 films representing an array of documentaries, narratives, feature-length and shorts are included in the l...
San Diego County has approved its preliminary list of road segments to be resurfaced. A 5-0 San Diego County Board of Supervisors vote, April 7, adopted a resolution with the list of projects to be funded by fiscal year 2021-2022 Road Repair and Accountability Act revenue. The road segments include 12 in Fallbrook, two in Bonsall, one in Pauma Valley and one in Rainbow. The Road Repair and Accountability Act was passed by the California Legislature in 2017 and raised the gas tax by 12 cents per gallon while raising annual...
Now as much as ever, your home may be a sanctuary for all kinds of expression, from thinking and dreaming to working and playing. Over the past year, homeowners began to consider the intersection of function and design in new ways. Weekend warriors are dedicating themselves to creating more organized living spaces and making their homes better places for learning, working and living. If you're considering upgrades to your home, consider these DIY ideas from the experts at...
KANAB, Utah – What may sound cute to the general public causes a shudder every year among animal shelter staff across the country. "Kitten Season," as it's known in the animal welfare field, starts each spring and lasts through fall. Like the term implies, it's the time of year when unspayed female cats have most of their litters and animal shelters are inundated by orphaned kittens who need intensive care. "Cats can become pregnant at just four months old and the duration of...
FALLBROOK – Stephanie Holbrook, founder of Wings of Change and assistant Scoutmaster with Troop 731, organized a cleanup April 3 at the Fallbrook Community Garden with a few local scouts. With the help of two Boy Scouts, one Cub Scout and one Eagle Scout parent, they were able to eradicate invasive weeds and make the entrance to the garden look more aesthetically pleasing, as well as clear an area to allow for more parking spaces. Attendees Mikey Regner from Troop 731, Carolin...
FALLBROOK – Residents living in and around the Fallbrook area can learn about their risk for cardiovascular disease, osteoporosis, diabetes and other chronic, serious conditions with affordable screenings by Life Line Screening. Zion Lutheran Church will host the community event Monday, May 10. The site is located at 1405 East Fallbrook St. in Fallbrook. Screenings can check for: • The level of plaque buildup in your arteries, related to risk for heart disease, stroke and overall vascular health • HDL and LDL chole...
WASHINGTON – The Federal Trade Commission has filed an administrative complaint and authorized a federal court lawsuit to block Illumina’s $7.1 billion proposed acquisition of Grail – a maker of a non-invasive, early detection liquid biopsy test that can screen for multiple types of cancer in asymptomatic patients at very early stages using DNA sequencing. Illumina is the only provider of DNA sequencing that is a viable option for these multi-cancer early detection, or MCED, tests in the United States. The complaint alleges t...
Jake Jimenez was 23 when he was unwittingly poisoned by ingesting fentanyl. Alexandra Capelouto was 20. Both had been great students, played sports and had many friends and loved ones in their lives. They are just two of the many young adults who died due to drug dealers who are manufacturing counterfeit drugs. Matt Capelouto of Temecula lost his daughter to fentanyl poisoning in December 2019. Since Alexandra Capelouto's death, he has connected with DrugInducedHomicide.org...
San Diego County public health officials reported 152 new COVID-19 infections and no new deaths Monday, April 19, as a slight uptick in hospitalizations last week appears to have leveled off. For the second day in a row, hospitalizations related to coronavirus remained at 177. There were 56 COVID-19 patients in intensive care unit beds as of Monday, a decrease of one from the previous day. There were 48 staffed, available ICU beds in the county as of Monday. The latest cases brought the cumulative total to 275,112, while the...
Many medical conditions cause patients to feel significant, ongoing fatigue. In some cases, the fatigue is so profound that it is disabling and the individual can no longer perform everyday chores or the work they have depended on for their livelihood. Workwell Foundation provides disability evaluations for individuals with fatigue-related illnesses. The foundation focuses on research concerning the functional aspects of myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome to...
FALLBROOK – Steve Nelson, a longtime Fallbrook resident and master craftsman and metalsmith, sculpted his own interpretation of COVID-19 made of stainless steel and illuminated within to show the intricate design of little perforations through the metal. It was cut, soldered, welded, pounded, buffed and details put on with a plasma cutter. "Steve is a self-taught sculptor and painter who has done works for many happy clients, but has never had a public exhibition of his w...
Finally, local churches are re-opening for congregants to meet in person on Sundays. On April 13, the state lifted its mandatory COVID 19 restrictions. It suggests 25% capacity, but it is no longer required. This followed a court decision that also said churches could reopen. During the past year, while area churches met online for their weekly worship events, Fallbrook Vineyard Church has thrived. The meetings were started by Dave and Stephani Baxter, who said the church is...
Over the 24 years I’ve sold real estate, I have often thought of writing a book about the many experiences I have had with clients, agents and other providers who work in the industry. I have resisted, because the stories that, after the fact, are the most interesting, are often about situations that were horrible as I was going through them. Since this week’s letter is J, I decided to write about some of the jerks I’ve worked with and jerky experiences I’ve had. All names wil... Full story
A fast-burning vegetation fire Monday evening, April 19, burned a half-acre before being extinguished by multiple response teams, including a drop by an air tanker from Cal Fire in Ramona. The fire was reported at 6 p.m. at East Mission Road and Valentine Lane, burning up the bank on the north side of the road, which was closed for hours. The fire threatened homes up the hill but there were no injuries or structures damaged. Station 1 of North County Fire was first to respond...
NASA's experimental helicopter Ingenuity rose into the thin air above the dusty red surface of Mars Monday, April 19, achieving the first powered flight by an aircraft on another planet. The triumph was hailed as a Wright brothers moment. The mini 4-pound helicopter even carried a bit of wing fabric from the Wright Flyer that made similar history at Kitty Hawk, North Carolina, in 1903. It was a brief hop – just 39 seconds and 10 feet – but accomplished all the major milestones...
Police faced gunfire as they responded to reports of a possible gunman at a Tennessee high school Monday, April 12, leaving one person dead and an officer wounded, authorities said. No one else was killed or wounded at Austin-East Magnet High School in Knoxville, Tennessee, a city about 180 miles east of Nashville, police said. A male has been detained. Police said they responded to the school around 3:15 p.m. and when they encountered a male with a gun, shots were fired....
KENOSHA, Wis. – The man in custody in connection with a shooting at a southeastern Wisconsin tavern that left three men dead and three others injured was involved in a fight at the bar before coming back with a handgun and opening fire, authorities said Monday, April 19. Rakayo Alandis Vinson, 24, appeared in court on suspicion of first-degree intentional homicide for the early Sunday shooting at the Somers House Tavern in the village of Somers. Kenosha County Court C...
