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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FALLBROOK – The Holy Spirit Healing Ministry announced it has a Facebook page. It is listed under groups as “Holy Spirit Healing Ministries.” On the new Facebook page, visitors will find a video that gives them a tour of the ministry and an idea of what to expect. In other posts, they will find some information with Bible verses on combating things like depression and fear. The Holy Spirit Healing Ministry is open every Saturday from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at 300 N. Brandon St., Suite 22, in Old Town Fallbrook. It will be cl... Full story
DEL MAR - The County of San Diego Health and Human Services reported late Friday, June 28 that a two-year-old has died from complications related to the Escherichia coli bacteria, or E. Coli, that they have linked to the San Diego County Fair. On Tuesday, July 2, the county announced a new, confirmed case of Shiga-toxin-producing E. coli (STEC) that may be related to animals at the San Diego County Fair has been reported. The new case is a 6-year-old boy who attended animal... Full story
Fallbrook High School’s boys lacrosse team had a 15-3 regular-season record, including a 4-1 Valley League mark to place second in the six-team standings. The Warriors won their first CIF playoff game before losing in the Division II quarterfinals. “We actually had a very good season,” Fallbrook coach Mike Zinniger said. “Record wise it was pretty successful, and I think individually a lot of the players overachieved this year. They just came together as a team.” This year’s team included 13 seniors. “A lot of these kids ha...
The 2018-2019 high school seniors who signed letters of intent to play college football include Dean Janikowski, who lives in Fallbrook and attended Cathedral Catholic High School. Janikowski will be a kicker for the Washington State University team. “I’m just excited to move on to the next level and play some football,” Janikowski said. Janikowski was both the punter and placekicker for Cathedral Catholic. He said he expects to be the placekicker only at Washington State. The offer from Washington State allows Janikowski to...
The Valley League boys volleyball coaches recognized four Fallbrook High School players at the postseason meeting in which the all-league teams were chosen. Sean Wenzel was selected as a member of the Valley League’s first team. The second team included Eric Leon. Tommy Pestolis and Dominik Torrescano were recognized at the honorable mention level. “It was good for our kids to get rewarded,” Fallbrook coach Chip Patterson said of having four all-league players. “It’s good to see them be recognized.” Wenzel, who was a junior d...
A San Bernardino County jury of 12 people recommended a sentence of death for Charles "Chase" Merritt Monday, June 24, in counts two, three and four, but life in prison without the possibility of parole on count one exactly two weeks since they found him guilty of murdering Fallbrook's McStay family with special circumstances on all counts. The jury recommended Merritt be put to death for the murders of Summer McStay and her two young sons, but recommended life in prison...
The Fallbrook Homeless Advocacy group, led by Brad Fox and eight local churches, hosts outreach events once a month. Blaine Vice, a local business owner and member of Fallbrook Homeless Advocacy, said that one of Fallbrook's homeless men, "Kevin," is off the streets. He's clean and sober, getting the medical treatment he needs to work again and living with friends in Carlsbad. And he has a room with his name on it at a transitional home come Sept. 1. Vice attended Fallbrook...
Theft from mailboxes has become more of an issue in Fallbrook recently, and it’s not limited to the personal mailboxes in front of homes. Steven Hegg, a Fallbrook resident, dropped off two envelopes with checks in them in the blue drive-up mailboxes in front of the Fallbrook post office, April 10. One of the checks was supposed to go to the IRS, the other to a local vendor. After noticing the checks hadn’t been cashed, he contacted the local vendor and found out they had never received the check. He was able to stop that che...
Fallbrook High School parents and stakeholders received an email Tuesday, June 18, indicating that school principal, David Farkas, Ph.D., could be resigning. "I want you to know that I am in the process of accepting a promotion and will most likely not be returning to our wonderful school," Farkas said in the release. "It is not easy for me to say goodbye because Fallbrook is such a special place. This new opportunity presented to me is one that doesn't come along too often, s...
The spotted lantern fly, a Chinese pest first detected in Pennsylvania, is headed to California. It attacks many crops, including wine grapes and avocados. To combat this major threat to the local economy, the California Department of Food and Agriculture granted the Center for Invasive Species Research at University of California Riverside, directed by Mark Hoddle, $544,000 to test how a parasitic wasp, also from China, might be used to control the fly. The wasp lays its... Full story
I live in one of the charming little areas of Fallbrook. Early one wet morning, I walked down our long driveway to the gate to collect the San Diego newspaper, which is delivered outside the entrance gate quite early. The paper had been left outside the gate, which is kept closed at all times and needs an opener, which I used. I picked up the paper, came back inside, closed the gate and returned to the house to find that my house key would not open the door, leaving me stranded outside my house. I have a Life Alert alarm butt... Full story
Joseph Michael Siva died June 16, 2019, passing into the spirit world. He was born Jan. 30, 1963, the youngest of six children of JoAnn and Harold Siva of Fallbrook. He lived his first half of his life in Fallbrook, dominating in anything he did. He played tennis, baseball and basketball was his main sport. He was known to cross half court and launch the deep 3, although that was before there was a 3-point line and may be the only man that you ever knew that could throw a horseshoe overhand for a ringer or two. He is loved... Full story
SACRAMENTO – Water legislation introduced in the U.S. Senate June 20 recognizes the continued crisis facing water reliability in the West, according to the California Farm Bureau Federation. CFBF endorsed the Drought Resiliency and Water Supply Infrastructure Act by Sen. Dianne Feinstein, D-Calif., who introduced the bipartisan legislation along with Sens. Cory Gardner, R-Colo., Martha McSally, R-Ariz., and Kyrsten Sinema, D-Ariz. The bill would authorize federal funding for new storage, recycling and desalination p... Full story
Madeleine M. Schreiner passed away June 17, 2019 at her home in Fallbrook. She was born August 25, 1919 in Great Falls, Montana. Services will be held Friday, June 28 at Saint Peter the Apostle Catholic Church, 450 South Stage Coach Lane, with the Rosary at 10:30 a.m., Mass at 11 a.m., and Interment at 12:30 p.m., at Fallbrook Masonic Cemetery, 1010 Hillcrest Lane, A reception will be at Saint Peter's hall immediately following interment. Friends are invited to celebrate Madeleine's life with her family.... Full story
On June 8, LeRoy Cecil Barton died at age 90. Lee Barton is survived by his wife of 69 years, Donna Ruth Barton; daughters, Laurie Barton and Kristen Barton Krohnfeldt, and sons David and Michael Barton. Lee, like his father W.H. Barton, successfully owned and operated Chevrolet dealerships. He later retired to a quiet life in Fallbrook where he enjoyed playing golf with his friends and family at San Luis Rey Downs. Above all else, Lee was a devoted family man. He loved his... Full story
The manager of Fallbrook's only cemetery with remaining plots said its new Rose Garden scattering area is becoming an attractive option for families opting for cremation of a loved one. "I enjoy helping families and seeing all their needs are met," Kathy McGoldrick, manager for the last 18 months of Fallbrook Masonic Cemetery, said. It is nearing its 100th anniversary. A new feature at the cemetery is their Rose Garden scattering area, located on a hillside with grass and a...
FALLBROOK – Fallbrook Union Elementary School District welcomed Francine Busby, district director for U.S. Congressman Mike Levin, CA-49, who presented a Congressional Record Certificate honoring district and school site leaders from Mary Fay Pendleton Elementary School. Busby presented the certificate to the FUESD governing board members as part of the June 17 board meeting. District leadership and governing board members, including board president Siegrid Stillman, met r...
SAN DIEGO – With summer just around the corner, San Diego Gas and Electric is encouraging customers to enroll in a Level Pay program that will help them avoid spikes in their energy bills and provide them with more predictable payment amounts throughout the summer and beyond. The Level Pay program is available to all SDG&E residential and small business customers, except Net Energy Metering customers. NEM customers include those who have solar or wind systems; these customers have the option to make one lump sum payment o...
Phyliss Audiss Special to the Village News Elizabeth Janet Stutheit was born May 31, 1919, in Nebraska. Recently, Betty Gilby celebrated her 100th birthday with an open house held at the Fallbrook Woman's clubhouse, May 25. She said she was thrilled to greet around 70 guests who came to help her observe the significant day. She saw 19 family members travel from across the United States. A few came from California but most of them traveled from other states – Arkansas, Colorado...
FALLBROOK – National Charity League Inc., San Luis Rey chapter, hosted its annual "Awards and Senior Recognition" at the Grand Tradition Estate and Gardens. NCL is a mother-daughter philanthropic organization that provides hands-on volunteer service in the community. The event included dinner, an awards presentation, a fashion show and dancing. The evening began with award chairpersons Brenda Haughey and Katie Draves congratulating the members for their time volunteering in t...
Katie White County of San Diego Communications Office The official season is just beginning, but summer is in full swing at San Diego County Library. County residents of all ages are encouraged to sign up for the Summer Challenge, which allows participants to earn prizes for completing activities. Qualifying activities include reading, attending a library program and using one of the library's databases. Sign up online, http://sdcl.readsquared.com/, or at any county library...
FALLBROOK – The Fallbrook Woman's Club held their final meeting for the season, June 11. This year, the club president's special project was dedicated to support the Fallbrook Senior Center Home Meal Delivery Program. Diane Jansen, the 2018-2019 club president, presented a check to Phyllis Sweeney in support of this project; monies raised came from the monthly birthday raffles. The Fallbrook Woman's Club enjoyed entertained by the InnerDancers Performing Arts, led by C... Full story
VISTA – North County Aviculturists, a club for pet bird owners and breeders, presents their third annual auction of scarlet chested parakeets, Lady Gouldian finches, cockatiels, Indian ringneck parakeets and much more at the Vista Masonic Center, 761 Eucalyptus Ave., in Vista, July 6 at 5:30 p.m. Bidding is open to the public. Attendees are invited to come early enough to register and get a number assigned. Attendees must not bid on anything that they cannot pay for the night of the auction. No exceptions. The evening will f... Full story
FALLBROOK – The Fallbrook Democratic Club will hold a Fourth of July Potluck Dinner for its members Thursday, July 4, at Hilltop Center, 331 E. Elder St., from 6:30-8:30 p.m. The club will provide barbecue chicken for everyone. Attendees are asked to bring a dish to share and their own drinks. Those whose last name starts with A thru M are asked to bring a salad or side dish and those name starts with N thru Z, a dessert. So they have an idea of how many people to expect, RSVP on the club’s Facebook event RSVP or send an ema... Full story
