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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The Valley Center Crime Suppression team conducted a raid at The New Life Wellness CBD Supercenter, reported to be an illegal marijuana dispensary in Pauma Valley off of Highway 76 June 2. After receiving multiple citizen complaints, the suppression team conducted a thorough investigation and were granted a search warrant. According to Sergeant Mike Davis with the Valley Center substation of the San Diego Sheriff's Department, the warrant was served on June 2 at 11:05 a.m....
Lady Warrior Claire Nordeen goes up for a lay-up in Fallbrook's game against the Santana Sultans in the second round of the CIF Division III playoffs, June 5. Fallbrook, seeded #1, had a first round bye. Fallbrook won 51-16. See more photos on page X-X....
FALLBROOK – Students at Fallbrook High, Oasis High or Ivy High schools can now apply online for a paid summer internship at Fallbrook Public Utility District. This year, FPUD is looking for students interested in a career in social media and customer service. The internship is available to any student enrolled in one of those schools as a junior or senior for the upcoming 2021-2022 school year. Candidates must be 16 years or older on the first day of the internship, July 12. Pay will be $14 per hour, and the intern will w...
TUSCALOOSA, Alabama – Jeremiah Fuller of Fallbrook has received the following degree from The University of Alabama: Master of Science in Human Environmental Sciences. UA awarded some 5,860 degrees during its spring commencement ceremonies April 30-May 2. With a beautiful campus, dozens of challenging academic programs, expert faculty and numerous opportunities for service and growth, UA offers its students a premier educational, cultural and social experience with more than 200 undergraduate, graduate and professional p...
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah – The University of Utah honored more than 8,700 students who were named to the Spring 2021 Dean's List. To qualify, students must earn a GPA of 3.5 or higher in at least 12 graded credit hours during any one term. Fallbrook students named to the Spring 2021 Dean's List include Mikaila Barker, whose major is listed as Psychology HBS, and Megan Mcdonald, whose major is listed as English Tchg BA. Submitted by the University of Utah....
SAN MARCOS – More than 400 vehicles filled with graduates and their cheering families rolled through the main Palomar College campus Friday evening, May 28, in an upbeat drive-through commencement ceremony. Cars began to line up around 4:30 p.m. in Parking Lot 12, as college leaders gathered at a "finish line" of sorts to congratulate the graduates and hand off diploma covers. Earlier on the route, more than 100 faculty members and the Palomar College Jazz Ensemble awaited s...
FALLBROOK – P.E.O. (Philanthropic Educational Organization) Chapter UH of Fallbrook is proud to announce that Lianne Arnold has been selected to receive a $2,500 Star Scholarship. The Star Scholarship is for women who exhibit excellence in academics, leadership, community service and extracurricular activities. There are also five P.E.O. Fallbrook/Bonsall students who have been awarded scholarships this year. They are Mattie Ahrend, Sydney Breese, Kaitlyn Collings, Erma G...
PORTALES, N.M. – James Thomas of Fallbrook has been named to Eastern New Mexico University's dean's list for the spring 2021 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....
MADISON, Wisconsin – The University of Wisconsin-Madison has recognized students named to the Dean's List for the spring semester of the 2020-2021 academic year. Ella Payne from Fallbrook has received this honor from the College of Letters and Science. Students who achieve at a high level academically are recognized by the dean at the close of each semester. To be eligible for the Dean's List, students must complete a minimum of 12 graded degree credits in that semester. Each university school or college sets its own GPA r...
The FAA Gallery, a professional members gallery, will present an "Evening with Kyle Denning," the San Diego area's premiere opening reception June 26 will feature the artist's traveling exhibit series "Faces on the Streets of San Diego." Denning is a former Fallbrook resident and Fallbrook Art Association member. Denning's collection travels directly from The Arrowhead Gallery, St. George's, Utah where this remarkable series first premiered to amazed and enthusiastic...
FALLBROOK – Skipping down the yellow brick road, the ScareCREW is busily preparing for Fallbrook Scarecrow Days Oct. 1-31. In anticipation of the 10 year anniversary of displaying scarecrows, “The Wizard of Oz” along with “Ring Around The Rosie” are new themes created in celebration. The ever present Tin Woodman on the Ace Hardware roof will have Scarecrow, Dorothy, Toto, good witch Glinda, Wicked Witch of the North, the Cowardly Lion and others accompany him on the yellow brick road to a location to be determined for “The...
North Coast Repertory launched its production of “Becoming Dr. Ruth” June 9. This touching and humorous play is a retelling of how she became known in America. Contact northcoastrep.org for a viewing link. Opening June 12 at the Carlsbad Flower Fields is “Beehive, a 60’s Musical” featuring an all-female cast of some of our best local singers. Show dates and times vary; visit newvillagearts.org or call the box office at 760-433-3245. Dress appropriately and bring a cushion for...
When the COVID-19 pandemic began, 72 year old Elena Shuldiner was inspired to go back to school and finish getting her degree after waiting 50 years. Shuldiner said that she always knew that she wanted to go back to school, but the time was never right. She had previously completed 45 credits towards her degree 50 years ago, but she dropped out due to personal reasons. "I was the only one in my family without a college education, and I just kept putting off going back to...
FALLBROOK – The polyphemus moth, antheraea polyphemus, is a unique species of moth in the Saturniidae family. This moth is located in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. It is named after the Greek cyclops Polyphemus because of the large, purple eyespots on its hindwings. These moths are commonly seen in early spring and early summer. This moth has an average wingspan of 6 inches and its colors range from red to a dark brown. It is easy to differentiate the male and f...
LOS ANGELES – Cats star in some of the most viral videos on the Internet and some even grow to celebrity status on Instagram with millions of followers (looking at you, Nala Cat). Yet some of the coolest cats remain undiscovered at shelters and rescues across the country. Since cats are also the most at-risk pets across America, accounting for 69% of animals killed in shelters, it's crucial to find them loving homes. Adopt a Shelter Cat Month takes place every June to h...
SAN DIEGO – One in three pets will go missing in their lifetime. This year alone, millions of pets across the country will be lost. San Diego Humane Society admitted nearly 32,000 companion animals to its shelters last year. In addition to caring for homeless and stray animals, the organization is focused on addressing the reasons animals end up in the shelter in the first place. To help with this, it offers a range of community support services to provide people with the tools and resources they need to keep and care for t...
All projections I have read indicate that we may be entering another period of drought. As gardeners we must be watchful and learn how to efficiently manage the amount of water we apply in our gardens. With summer and the warmer temperatures to come, this will help diminish heat damage (stress) to the plants. I will discuss three strategies here. 1. Deliver water efficiently Installing the most efficient delivery system is one method to save (conserve) water. Learning your...
The Child Nutrition Services team of the Fallbrook Union Elementary School District served a record 975 students on Wednesday, May 26, at its "Mega Serve" food distribution event in the parking lot at Maie Ellis Elementary School. Yesterday was the final day of school for the academic year, so last Wednesday's food distribution was food for two weeks, said Amy Haessly, director of Child Nutrition Services for the district. Each student was given a 16-inch frozen pizza, a half...
FALLBROOK – Exercise benefits both the mind and body. Study after study indicates how physical activity can reduce the propensity for illness, boost mood, lower stress levels, and much more. Still, certain people find it difficult to muster the motivation to get up and move. In 2013, researchers at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention analyzed data from more than 450,000 American adults ages 18 and older who were randomly polled across the 50 states. Participants w...
Counselors and school administrators, as well as parents, agree it’s been a rough year for school children. The isolation brought by schools reverting to online learning with COVID-19 restrictions has kept students safe from the pandemic, but there are also scars. “The issue is real,” said Leonard Rodriquez, director of Pupil Personnel Services for the Fallbrook Union Elementary School District. “We understand the consequences the pandemic brought and are working to relieve any emotional trauma.” “We’ve been proactive,” R...
The County of San Diego has launched a pilot program to support greater access to free menstrual products, including tampons and pads. The Free 4 Menstrual Equity, or Free4ME program, intends to address period poverty, a person’s inability to access or pay for menstrual products. As part of the pilot program, the county recently partnered with Aunt Flow to install 57 free menstrual product dispensers in 23 county-owned facilities across the region. Those facilities include Fallbrook Community Center, 341 Heald Lane and F...
As of June 3, San Diego County reports a total of 21,716 individuals aged 12 years and older who have received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine within our local zip codes. Efforts by the Fallbrook Wellness Center account for just over 7,300 vaccinations, said Rachel Mason, executive director of the Fallbrook Regional Health Center. "There's still a lot of people who need to get vaccinated," Mason said. "The overall population within the health district's sphere of...
SAN DIEGO – Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, preventing social isolation has become even more crucial to the health and wellbeing of older adults in the community. Now that this region is opening back up and most residents are venturing out, organizations like San Diego Oasis are working to encourage social interaction to not only help older adults live healthier and safer, but also re-energize their lives to thrive in a post-pandemic world. In collaboration with the County of San Diego’s Aging and Ind...
Liam Voges of Boy Scout Troop #731, is seen with the picnic table and two benches he and his crew constructed for the Audubon Nature Center in Vista. The project earned Voges the rank of Eagle on May 27....
BK Nicholson from the band Desperado, left, plays the mandolin along with violin teacher Rachelle Otaku in front of Albertson's to the delight of shoppers, June 5....
