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 The two student representatives to the Fallbrook Union High School District Board of Trustees were recognized with certificates of appreciation for their service at the May 23 board meeting. Damon Gallegos has represented Fallbrook High School and Savannah Homuth has represented Ivy and Oasis high schools since the beginning of the school year. It was also a special occasion since for the first time, the senior representatives were able... Full story
Roger Boddaert Special to the Village News We are entering new times of caring for the landscapes surrounding the homes that give us such pleasure, shade and aesthetic enjoyment, and much more to our daily lives. The climate blanket that surrounds the globe is changing daily. We need to take measures to provide protection and care for our gardens in this unprecedented drought cycle that we are all enveloped in and understand we are all in the same boat. I have been working outside in landscapes for over six decades and I have...
Joe Naiman Village News Reporter The CIF playoff selection and seeding meeting May 14 gave Bonsall High School’s softball team the eighth seed in the Division V playoffs and gave Borrego Springs the ninth seed, setting up a first-round game between the two teams May 17 at the Pala Sports Complex where Bonsall’s home games are played. Borrego Springs ended Bonsall’s season with an 18-13 victory over the Legionnaires. “We fought a good fight. We made a lot of errors, but we tried our hardest to come back. We did fight back,...
Rick Monroe Special to the Village News Measuring 33 feet tall, the century plant at the home of Kelly and Greg Ullery on Los Aliso Drive in Fallbrook achieved that height in four months. "It's amazing," said Kelly. "It was on Feb. 1 that I noticed the stalk start up a couple feet. And it hasn't stopped." Greg, a retired surveyor, had a measuring pole to check the plant's height. "When it stops flowering is when it will stop growing," Kelly said. "I've seen other century plant...
Joe Naiman Village News Reporter The Fallbrook Public Utility District board approved the final change orders for the Santa Margarita River Conjunctive Use Project. The 4-0 vote May 23, with Dave Baxter absent due to business travel, approved a $758,582 change order to the Filanc Alberici construction contract and a $95,015 change order to the construction oversight contract with Terrapin Group. “This is the final change order to close out all the construction costs,” said FPUD senior engineer Aaron Cook. The SMRCUP will enha...
ENCINITAS – San Diego Botanic Garden is thrilled to announce it has joined Museums for All, a signature access program of the Institute of Museum and Library Services, administered by the Association of Children's Museums. The program's goal is to encourage people of all backgrounds to visit museums and other collections-based institutions regularly in the pursuit of developing lifelong museum-going habits. Museums for All supports those receiving food assistance benefits b...
Charles Donald Luallin passed away peacefully in his home on January 12, 2022. He was predeceased by his wife Della in 2014. "Don," as he was affectionately known by many throughout the community, will be lovingly remembered by his daughter Lorene (Bruce) Craw of Fallbrook; and his grandsons Caleb (Lahnie) Craw, Kyle (Jennifer) Craw, Jeremy (Maddy) Craw, Justin (Lisa) Craw and great-grandchildren, Cash, Chord, Jasper, Jade and Kylie. Don grew up in El Centro, California. He... Full story
Rick Monroe Special to the Village News As the nation mourns the tragic death of 19 students and two teachers at a school shooting last week in Texas, it’s natural for local parents and students to have concerns and questions. Are our schools safe? How can I talk to my kids about something so evil? Regarding safety at local schools, the superintendents at the four local school districts each had comments about its priority. “We can’t provide our students with a high quality education without first ensuring they are safe,...
Karen Ossenfort with Caden Pearson And courtesy of Epoch Times The Federal Trade Commission on Tuesday, May 24 launched an inquiry into the ongoing shortage of formula. In a statement, the FTC said the inquiry seeks information on the "nature and prevalence of any deceptive, fraudulent, or otherwise unfair business practices aimed at taking advantage of families during this shortage." The inquiry also seeks to find out what factors "have led to concentration in the infant...
Joe Naiman Village News Reporter David Kennedy announced his resignation from the North County Fire Protection District board, which has set a July 19 special meeting as part of the process to create his replacement. In November 2020, Kennedy was elected as the NCFPD board member for Zone 1, which covers the Downtown Fallbrook area including Station 1 on Ivy Street. Kennedy is professionally with the Vista Fire Department but will be retiring from that department in July, and he is also in the process of undergoing an...
Jane Kepley Special to the Village News Homes can have safety issues that aren't always obvious – problems that could endanger you and your family. Fortunately, doing an annual safety audit of your property can help identify some of these hazards and allow you to remedy them before they cause larger problems. It may also help you to avoid using your home warranty or homeowners insurance. Want to make sure your home is safe for you and your loved ones? Here's a room-by-room bre...
SACRAMENTO – As California’s weather has already increased fire danger across the State, Cal Fire is urging Californians to ensure they prepare their homes and property for wildfire. Cal Fire officials are providing tips to residents to ensure they prepare for wildfire by focusing on Defensible Space and Home Hardening retrofits. “Recent wildfires and research have highlighted how the combination of Defensible Space and Home Hardening retrofitting are essential to improve a home’s chance of surviving a wildfire,” said Chie...
Joe Naiman Village News Reporter Fallbrook High School's softball team won the CIF Division V championship. The Warriors faced Foothills Christian in the Division V final May 27 at the University of California, San Diego softball field. The 16-3 game was called after five innings due to the 10-run mercy rule. "This team came together," said Fallbrook coach Lisa Stehle. "I'm just super proud of our girls. They didn't give in or give up." Last year, Fallbrook's overall record...
Joe Naiman Village News Reporter Bonsall High School's baseball team completed the Legionnaires' first-ever season with a 13-6 victory May 12. The win at the Pala Sports Complex, where Bonsall home games are played, gave the Legionnaires a final season record of 4-12-1 including a 2-6 Patriot League mark which placed Bonsall fourth in the final five-team standings. "I believe it met expectations," said Bonsall coach Danny Mencias. The May 12 game also had Senior Night...
FALLBROOK – The Fallbrook Public Utility District turns 100 years old on June 5. The district is celebrating its anniversary with a huge, open-to-the-public event June 4, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., to mark a century of supplying water to more than 35,000 residents in Fallbrook. In its early years, the district served about 800 customers. The free event will feature a petting zoo, horse-drawn wagon rides, face painting, water games and crafts, water/science labs for kids, and an old west theme and decorations. And giveaways. T...
Fallbrook Union Elementary School District Office Room 6 Prof Dev RM 321 Iowa Street Fallbrook CA 92028 Open from June 4 through June 6, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Open Election Day June 7 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Fallbrook Community Center Live Oak Room 341 Heald Lane Fallbrook, CA 92028 Open May 28 through June 6 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Open Election Day June 7 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Fallbrook High School Gym 2400 S. Stage Coach Lane Fallbrook, CA 92028 Open June 4 through June 6 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Open Election Day, June 7 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Pala Tribal... Full story
FALLBROOK – The Fallbrook VFW and its Auxiliary presented two $1000 scholarships to two very deserving young ladies. Rose Wagner and Tiahna Padilla are the recipients of the Fallbrook VFW's Elizabeth J. Gilby Memorial Scholarship 2022. Anyone who would like to support VFW Post 1924 can contact the post at [email protected] or visit www.fallbrookvfw.org, also follow the VFW on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/FallbrookVFW to keep up with meals and events going on at the V...
PORTALES, N.M. – Stephanie Tucker of Fallbrook has been named to Eastern New Mexico University's dean's list for the spring 2022 semester. To be eligible for the dean's list, a student must complete a minimum of 15 credit hours with a GPA of 3.25 or greater. Submitted by Eastern New Mexico University.... Full story
Rick Monroe Special to the Village News The vacant seat on the board of the Fallbrook Regional Health District was filled on May 27 when trustees voted unanimously for William “Bill” Leach to complete the term through the November election. The District 3 position is on the ballot then and Leach said he would also seek voter approval at that time. The position has been vacant since April when Kate Schwartz-Frates resigned, saying she was moving to the Palm Springs area and easing into retirement. The meeting on May 27 was...
More than 40 seniors were recognized for achieving a 4.0 GPA – all A grades – or better (in Advanced Placement classes), 16 of whom were present at the May 23 meeting of the Fallbrook Union High School District. In alphabetical order, they are Yareli Albino Bautista, Marco Arias, Sophia Badillo, Brianna Beath, Jessica Besne, Kayla Black, Juliana Blas, Alex Brown, Erin Burnett Dahl, Jacqueline Ceja, Armando Corona, Ashlynn Craven, Reyli Cuellar Rodriguez, Ethan Ellefsen, Dil...
SAN DIEGO – Feeding San Diego, the county’s leading hunger-relief and food rescue non-profit, continues to see high numbers of San Diegans turning out for its Together Tour drive through food distributions held throughout San Diego County. In April, the non-profit operated 12 distribution sites and saw the highest number of households served since December 2021, likely because of continued record-high inflation. “Since July of last year, we have distributed food to more than 57,000 households just through the Together Tour...
County News Center County of San Diego Communications Office Children who learn of violent incidents like the school shooting in Uvalde, Texas can experience a great deal of anxiety and fear. Those emotions can last for days or weeks. For many, the feelings could be compounded by anxiety suffered following earlier mass shootings, including those at a grocery store in Buffalo, New York and a church in Orange County. The County of San Diego's deputy director for Behavioral...
Katie Cadiao County of San Diego Communications Office The County of San Diego is expanding its free menstrual product program due to high demand for free tampons and pads. Since the Free 4 Menstrual Equity, or Free4ME, program launched last May, the county has provided more than 141,000 tampons and pads via the menstrual product dispensers that were installed in 24 county-owned facilities across the San Diego region. Following the completion of the year-long pilot program,... Full story
TEMECULA – Temecula Valley Hospital is among the top 10% in the nation for cardiac surgery and a recipient of the Cardiac Surgery Excellence Award™ according to the new ranking by Healthgrades, the leading resource that connects consumers, physicians and health systems. Every year, Healthgrades evaluates hospital performance at nearly 4,500 hospitals nationwide for 31 of the most common inpatient procedures and conditions.* Temecula Valley Hospital was also recognized wit...
Karen Ossenfort Special to the Village News The San Diego music scene lost a true devotee to his music and to so many others last year in the fall. Valentino Frankestein, aka Raven White, aka Atomic Blondes, aka Roger Shy, entertained for years prior to his untimely death. Val was into the more moody 80s music, more serious. And always good. His death sent reverberations throughout the music scene from San Diego to LA and all parts of the world. His fiance, Cher Stroble, was finally able to pay tribute to Valentino at a...
