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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• Former Rainbow volunteer Kahle wins Firefighters Destruction Derby • Ballester drives for Rainbow; Pala and Rainbow staff first arena suppression trucks For the first time in the history of the Firefighters Destruction Derby, the Rainbow Volunteer Fire Department had an entry, and its driver, Mike Ballester, reached the finals of the demolition derby. Crews from the Rainbow and Pala fire departments were the first-ever arena suppression teams. And former Rainbow... Full story
The San Luis Rey Downs golf course will close Aug. 6. San Luis Rey Downs staff received the announcement of the closure June 6 and transmitted notice of the closure to members that afternoon. “I knew it was a possibility, but none of us knew it was going to be quite so quick,” said San Luis Rey Downs director of golf Greg Milligan. Milligan is one of 36 staff members whose jobs will be affected by the closure. Also affected will be the 450 playing members, along with non-member golfers including school teams. The San Lui...
It was unanimous. Members of the Fallbrook Chamber of Commerce’s search committee, executive committee, and board of directors all voted in favor of offering Lila MacDonald the permanent position of CEO, following her service as interim for the past six months. MacDonald assumed the reins of the organization on a temporary basis after the departure of previous CEO Ted Garrett, who was only in the position a short period of time. “Lila has taken ownership of the chamber; she...
The San Diego County Water Authority (CWA) board adopted an environmental Mitigated Negative Declaration and a Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting program for the relining of the San Luis Rey River portion of the CWA’s Second Aqueduct pipelines. The CWA board vote May 22 also approved the project itself, which allows CWA staff to solicit proposals. The CWA is expected to approve a contract for the relining at the July 24 board meeting. The relining is expected to extend the service life of the pipelines by approximately 75 ye...
FALLBROOK – Ensign Michael H. Tauskey, grandson of Joan and Howard Sansom of Fallbrook, graduated from the US Naval Academy in Annapolis, Md. on May 23 and was commissioned as an officer in the US Navy. Ens. Tauskey successfully completed four years of professional training, resulting in a bachelor of science degree. He also completed a total immersion program where a strong, balanced academic program focusing on the educational needs of the Navy and the Marine Corps is... Full story
FALLBROOK – The Rotary Club of Fallbrook, the largest and oldest Rotary club in the area, is asking for applications from local charities to receive proceeds from the 11th annual Lobster on the Green fundraiser. Rotary’s strategic plan focuses on raising money for youth, seniors, Fallbrook beautification and the arts, as well as Rotary international projects. One- to two-page applications for grants from eligible charities in the club’s focus areas need to be received by Aug. 15. A committee will pick eligible rec...
BONSALL – The Bonsall Woman’s Club (BWC) had a very successful luncheon/fashion show on May 9 at Pala Mesa Resort. The program, emceed by Rod Walz, consisted of several highlights. While the BWC-member models changed from the sports and day wear into the evening wear, the attendees were treated to a demonstration of different hair designs by Suzanne Chadwick and her team from Hanna Salon. The beautiful apparel featured in the fashion show was provided by Aston’s Bou...
With summer days upon us, what better time to relax and enjoy a cup of coffee, a fresh pastry, and sink down into a cushy chair. You probably don’t recognize the name – not yet, but at the Espresso Lounge – formerly Café Primo – you can do just that – relax and enjoy coffee and pastries. The energetic and personable proprietor, Faro Trupiano, welcomes guests to his newly acquired establishment. Trupiano was presented with the business opportunity at th...
VICKSBURG, MISS. – Celene Conley of Fallbrook is one of 186 men and women who pledged to perform 10 months of national service in the southern region’s 20th class of the National Civilian Community Corps (NCCC), as a member of FEMA Corps. As part of her service, Conley spent 10 months serving with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) in the administration of emergency management and long term recovery activities. “I heard about AmeriCorps NCCC while curiously s...
FALLBROOK – “God In Action!” is the theme for the Vacation Bible School at Christ the King Lutheran Church from June 23 to 27, 6 to 8 p.m. The program is for grades K-6 and offers children a week to be creative and play games. Registration forms can be picked up from the church office, at Children’s Ministry on Sundays, or on www.ctkfb.org, under “Next Generation.” Parents can attend “On the Spot Faith Training!” This is a Focus on the Family class and will run simu...
FALLBROOK – Fallbrook Union Elementary School District is proud to announce a completely online five days per week homeschool program. This tuition-free online program offers a high-quality, public school education for students in grades K–8. The curriculum used in Fallbrook Homeschool Academy (FHA) has been specifically designed for use in online instruction and time-tested for over a decade. The curriculum lays the groundwork for future academic success by building a solid foundation in reading, writing, and...
FALLBROOK – Katie Seeger, a 2006 alumnus of Fallbrook High School, graduated May 16 from the Medical College of Wisconsin earning her MD degree. Prior to medical school, Katie attended Purdue University on a soccer scholarship where she earned her bachelor of science degree in health sciences. Dr. Seeger will begin her internship and residency in obstetrics and gynecology at USC Medical Center beginning in June. Her parents Evelyn (a teacher in the Fallbrook Union...
BONSALL – Erin Kennedy, a sixth grade student at Sullivan Middle School, established a new track record for the school when she won the 1500 meter race at the recent AAU West Coast Championships. Kennedy’s time of 5:19.63 improved on the 2003 mark set by Carli Lloyd when she was an eighth grader at Sullivan. “I’m so happy to be up on the record board at Sullivan, especially to be next to records set by Carli,” said Kennedy. “She’s a famous athlete; I think one of the...
The second graders at Vallecitos School learned more than math and reading this year and that extra education came on the school’s track. Their teacher, Wayne Tortorella, continued his Commit to be Fit program but with some changes as he had been teaching third grade before this year. The school in Rainbow does not have a physical education teacher and most of the teachers do not have a fitness background. So, Tortorella’s students have the track to themselves most of the time...
May 27 3200 block Sage Rd. : Residential burglary June 5 Rice Canyon Rd. @ Moon Ridge Dr. : Cultivate marijuana June 7 400 block Poets Square : Cited: False ID to officer 1400 block Alturas Rd. : Child abuse June 8 500 block Alturas Rd. : Battery (spouse) 1600 block Hillcrest Ln. : Arrest: Willful cruelty to a child 300 block W. Hawthorne St. : Grand theft June 9 500 block Ammunition Rd. : Obstruct use of wireless device; kidnapping 1000 block N. Orange Ave. : Arrest: Spousal abuse w/minor injury 1100 block S. Mission Rd. :...
FALLBROOK – The Fallbrook Newcomers Club celebrated another successful year of creating new friendships on May 31. The group held an outdoor event dubbed the ‘Spring Fling’ at the home of Ken and Roz Romaine. More than 70 members attended the event, which was designed as a potluck. “All attending brought one of their favorite dishes, which made the food a real delight for all,” said Carol Krantz. The setting was perfect as well. “The weather was wonderful and the green...
Change is coming to hospital-based healthcare in Fallbrook, and that will happen sooner rather than later, according to an announcement made June 12 to the Village News by Fallbrook Hospital Corporation (a subsidiary of Community Health Systems) and Fallbrook Healthcare District. "The operation of Fallbrook Hospital, as it is currently, is not viable, not sustainable for the long term," said hospital CEO Kapua Conley. "We need to be more amenable to the times and the hospital is working collectively with the healthcare...
FALLBROOK – The May housing inventory in two prime North San Diego County real estate markets continued to expand while prices remained firm, Jerry Kalman, a realtor® with HomeSmart Real Estate, reported after the end of the month. Comparing May real estate activity in Bonsall and Fallbrook with prior periods, the average selling price of $534,000 was one percent higher than April and 14 percent better than May 2013. Volume was off 25 percent from May of the prior year but 10 percent better than April. In May, 18 pe...
FALLBROOK – Clients of Care-Rite Vocational Services and Stepping Stone Resources are active volunteers in the community of Fallbrook. Most important for the Save Our Forest committee of the Fallbrook Land Conservancy is their weekly trip to the parking lot behind the Fallbrook Art Center to water the trees that are now in the ground After years of being in containers starting with 24” round pots and finally graduating to 36” boxes, they were set free April of 2013. For...
Create a backyard escape with the help of container gardens. Whether you’re looking for a visit to the desert, an English garden or tropical paradise, a few planters can help create the mood. Reduce your workload and increase your enjoyment with a bit of planning and proper planting. Select a container with drainage holes and one that mimics the color and feel of the location you are trying to recreate. Use troughs, stone or other containers made from neutral colors when growi...
SAN DIEGO – Cal Fire reminds everyone to properly store gasoline. Gasoline should only be stored in an approved “safety can” away from heat sources, never stored in a house, garage or basement. Any spark or pilot light can quickly ignite fumes from gasoline. When invisible gasoline vapors explode, the intensity can engulf a garage with flames in seconds. Be fire safe, not sorry!...
FALLBROOK – Myrtle Creek Botanical Nursery & Gardens has announced it will host an Art Fair on Saturday and Sunday June 21 and 22 that will include live demonstrations by working artists and music by the 3rd Coast Jazz Band both days. Throughout the gardens, handpicked artisans will demonstrate their craft: bending wire, crafting musical instruments, cutting stained glass, shaping wood, blowing glass beads, creating pottery and painting. Acclaimed artist Michael...
FALLBROOK – Warm days full of sunshine give homeowners good reason to open windows and let fresh air into their homes while they are at home. Not only can open windows boost mood and create an inviting living space, but open windows also can be good for one’s environment. *Open windows improve indoor air quality. Indoor air pollution has been described by the United States Environmental Protection Agency as a primary environmental health problem. Indoor air quality can be up to five times worse than outdoor air. In a...
FALLBROOK – Warm days full of sunshine give homeowners good reason to open windows and let fresh air into their homes while they are at home. Not only can open windows boost mood and create an inviting living space, but open windows also can be good for one’s environment. *Open windows improve indoor air quality. Indoor air pollution has been described by the United States Environmental Protection Agency as a primary environmental health problem. Indoor air quality c...
Mary Root peacefully passed away on May 10, 2014 at her home in Fallbrook, Calif. She was born May 9, 1923 in Cambridge, Mass. She was predeceased by her husband of 52 years, Lawrence Root. There was a Catholic graveside service on Thursday, May 15 at the Fallbrook Masonic Cemetery. She is survived by her 10 children and 14 grandchildren. Upon moving to California in 1942, she worked for the Southern Pacific Railroad for many years before raising her family in Alhambra, La Habra and Fallbrook, where she moved in 1973. After...
