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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Four students of St. Peter’s Catholic School represented their junior high in the 54th annual Greater San Diego Science and Engineering Fair. These junior high students brought home three second place awards and one third place award. The fair had 833 entries which were submitted by students in grades seven through twelve. The top four winners now advance to the Intel International Science and Engineering Fair which will be held in Atlanta this month....
On April 18, 2008, Fallbrook resident Pvt. Lynn Hopkins graduated from Basic Combat Training at Ft. Jackson, South Carolina after 10 grueling weeks of preparation to serve in the United States Army. Her company was divided into four platoons of 60 privates each with the platoons broken down into four squads of 15 with a squad leader for each. Lynn was selected for the platoon leader position where she excelled, receiving commendations from the company Captain and 1st... Full story
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Matthew Majdick of Fallbrook was selected for the Dean’s Honor List at the University of California, Santa Barbara, for achieving excellence in his academic work during the winter quarter 2008. This honor is earned by students who have attained the qualifying grade point average of 3.75 (A-minus) on a program of 12 or more graded units in the College of Letters and Science, or 3.50 in the College of Engineering. Majdick is a pre-psychology major....
LOS ANGELES- Over five hundred para-educators, school administrators and CSEA officials were on hand at the Wilshire Grand Hotel in Los Angeles on Thursday, April 24, 2008 to join Jack O’Connell, California State Superintendent of Public Instruction, in recognizing Leticia Maldonado/Stamos for her work as a teacher’s assistant in the Fallbrook Union Elementary School District and her service to the community of Fallbrook. Maldonado/Stamos has served students in the district for five years as a classroom assistant, tea...
Fallbrook High School is pleased to be able to offer our ROP (Regional Occupational Program) summer session in Computer Applications and Restaurant Service again this year. The classes are free to anyone aged 16 and above and will count as elective high school credit for students who are looking for these credits. Computer Applications will be available for beginners on Tuesday and Thursday 6 to 10 p.m. and also at the intermediate level on Tuesday and Thursday from 6 to 10 p.m. The Restaurant Service class will meet daily... Full story
Recently, a bus full of excited La Paloma students, parents and teachers traveled from Fallbrook to Los Angeles, braving rush hour traffic as they set off for a day at the J. Paul Getty Museum. This museum “seeks to further knowledge of the visual arts and to nurture critical seeing by collecting, preserving, exhibiting and interpreting works of art of the highest quality.” The Getty provides resources for teachers, guided by the California State content standards, and off...
On the heels of a gang shakedown here April 11, the San Diego County Sheriff’s Department Juvenile Services Division performed a curfew sweep on May 2. “We are going to continue these types of operations here throughout the summer,” said Lt. Alex Dominguez, commander of the Fallbrook Sheriff’s Substation. “[The juvenile officers] came up here at my request.” The curfew operation resulted in seven arrests. All juveniles arrested were between the ages of 13 and 17 and in violation of San Diego County Code 39.101. The code st...
The Fallbrook High School football team’s 10th annual Lift-A-Thon will help fund expenses of the football program. For head varsity coach Joe Silvey and his coaching staff and players, the Lift-A-Thon (which this year will take place May 16) serves another important purpose. “We’re also just trying to kick off our season in a sense and build some community support,” Silvey said. The actual first game of the 2008 season will take place September 5 at home against Murriet...
Danielle Dye of Oasis High School and Madison Donoghue, Josue Jimenez, and Juliette Micone of Fallbrook High School were honored as outstanding students at the Fallbrook Community Student of the Month breakfast held May 1 at the Hukilau Restaurant located at Fallbrook Golf Club. “We have these students to lead our future,” emcee Sue Johnson said to family members, friends, and members of the service and business communities in attendance at the prestigious event. Con...
Fallbrook’s abysmal public transit service may get worse in August 2008 when the North County Transit District plans to discontinue its FAST bus service. FAST is the blue and white dial-a-ride jitney bus that scoots around Fallbrook allowing seniors, people who can’t drive, and those with no car to run errands to the grocery stores, post office, and to doctor appointments. If the FAST bus service is discontinued, people like long-time resident Helen Gruver, 90, will be cut adrift. She is visually impaired and lives alo...
A court challenge filed by an Anza-based Indian tribe has reignited one of Southern California’s longest-running water-rights disputes, an action that could tighten supplies in a vast area that takes in Camp Pendleton, Fallbrook, Murrieta, Lake Elsinore, Temecula, and its satellite horse and wine country communities. The challenge – which surfaced recently when residents and public agencies began receiving litigation notices – has toppled the most recent truce, a six-year lull in a long fight over where and how to tap the 749... Full story
FALLBROOK- Fallbrook resident Fred Rugg, the author of Rugg’s Recommendations on the Colleges (now in its 25th edition), will speak at the Fallbrook Community Center, 341 Heald Lane, on Saturday, May 10 from 11 a.m. to noon. Rugg will address high school sophomores, juniors, and their parents on the college selection process and provide suggestions on how to pay for college. Rugg’s talk will be structured to help with such topics as: colleges well-known for a particular are... Full story
FALLBROOK- Ila Driver, Roy and Linda Costello, and Arlyne Ingold will be honored this year at the annual meeting of the Fallbrook Historical Society on Saturday, May 10. Celebrating with a new, potluck-style event this year, the Society will hold the program at the Rivers Interpretative Center (The Barn) on the museum grounds at 260 Rocky Crest Road. The event will include the presentation of the Pioneer of the Year award to Ila Driver and Vintage awards to the Costellos and Arlyne Ingold. The meeting will also include an...
With the June 3 Direct Primary Election just a few weeks away, the County Registrar of Voters is offering a new online tool which allows the public to see whether they are registered and what their party affiliation is. The tool can be found at www.sdvote.com. It is available in English, Filipino, Spanish and Vietnamese. It can also be used by those who vote by mail to find out when their ballots are received by the Registrar’s office. Residents who plan to vote in the Direct Primary are encouraged to use the new service b...
The Fallbrook Beautification Alliance (FBA) is looking for RC Boat owners to participate in a July 4th boat race on the lake at the Grand Tradition. Entries in battery, fuel and wind-powered categories will be accepted and cash prizes will be awarded to the winners in each class. Boat racers will receive a complimentary entry ticket and tickets for food and beverages for the event. Please contact Mark McDougal at 760-275-4708 or by e-mail at [email protected]....
“Vintage Jewelry at its Best” will be the theme of the May 16 brunch held by the Fallbrook Women’s Connection at the Grand Tradition. The Hidden Treasures Boutique will open at 9 a.m. for shopping. Learn about the latest trends in jewelry from Janice Remland and be entertained by Sandy Gilkey. Former business owner Loretta Hughes will relate how she found strength and peace in times of loss. For cost and more information, call Earline at (760) 728-4513 or Mary at 723-1605....
North County Aviculturists will be holding its first Spring Bird Mart on Saturday, May 17, 2008 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Bates Nut Farm, 15954 Woods Valley Road in Valley Center. The Bird Mart is open to the public. For information including directions, call Bates Nut Farm at (760) 749-3333 or (800) 642-0348.... Full story
FALLBROOK- The Village News will celebrate its 10-year anniversary with an Open House on Thursday, May 15 from 5 to 8 p.m. “We are inviting our stockholders, subscribers and advertisers to see our new building, the historic Elder House, and to enjoy the evening on the patio,” said Publisher Julie Reeder. “We want to show our appreciation to the community for its support.” The Village News has been a communication hub for the Fallbrook, Bonsall, De Luz, and Rainbow area for 10 years. It has won more than 50 journalism awards... Full story
Compassionate human beings suffer alongside those experiencing pain -- at times to a point where the pain becomes almost tangible. Fred Chase, a Fallbrook Village News photographer, possessed a soul of such compassion that he dedicated much of his life to finding ways to alleviate the pain of others. However, at times the pain of others became almost tangible to him. This man with an empathetic spirit slipped into the presence of the Lord during the early morning hours of...
Many local residents are reporting increased hardship caused by food and gas inflation, as well as other economic factors. This year, Fallbrook Food Pantry has noticed a sharp rise of those seeking assistance with basic food supply. In March of last year, 16,287 individuals were assisted. This year in March that figure increased to 19,812 - an increase of 16.3%. The rising numbers of qualifying clients due to the economic downturn, a 20% increase in the cost of basic foods purchased for distribution such as milk, rice and...
This is a response to Jim Russell’s letter. Let’s set the record straight about the Fallbrook Community Trails Plan. Development of the current Trails Plan began in 2001 when the County asked the people of Fallbrook if they wanted one. Many public meetings were held over four years regarding where Fallbrook wanted trails and pathways, and the plan was approved by FCPG and unanimously approved by the BOS on January 12, 2005. The Trails Plan has always stated and still does state that placing trails/pathways on private lan...
I would just like to thank Dr. Pace in advance for his continued support for the Fallbrook Pop Warner football and cheer program. Every year he selflessly gives of his valuable time to offer free physicals for all registered players and cheerleaders. His commitment and dedication do not go unnoticed or unappreciated. This June 14 at 8 a.m. signifies yet another year of commitment to our youth program. So here’s to you, Dr. Pace. Thank you. Lisa Comerford... Full story
