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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7-13-10 Elbrook Dr. Vandalism, Vehicle (more than $400) Dulin Road Vandalism, (more than $400) 7-15-10 Alturus Road Arrest: Warrant, Probable Cause West Fallbrook St. Grand Theft 7-16-10 S. Mission Road Arrest: Poss/Mfr/Sell dangerous weapon or explosives W. Clemmens Lane Arrest: Drunk in Public Avohill Dr., Bonsall Petty Theft from Vehicle 7-17-10 Alturas Lane Vandalism (less than $400) N. Pico Ave. Arrest: Use/Under Influence Contr. Substance Ammunition Road Fraud Old River Road, Bonsall Burglary, Residential 7-18-10 S.... Full story
Firefighters extinguish nearly 300 fires on Camp Pendleton every year, making sharpened firefighting skills a critical job requirement. To remain ready for the fast approaching fire season, more than 350 Southern California firefighters from 50 agencies recently participated in a training session at Camp Pendleton, June 7-11. The exercise gave firefighters a chance to practice teamwork by extinguishing fires in a controlled environment. “The exercise was designed to involve f... Full story
“Faithful are the wounds of a friend, But the kisses of an enemy are deceitful.” --Proverbs 27:6 Wounds from a friend can come about several ways. The friend can be trying to show us something that we are blind to, trying to protect us, but may have to wound us to get our attention. It brings to mind the old gag of hitting someone with a 2 x 4 across the forehead to get their attention. When that happens it is well to consider what they are trying to say to us, knowing that a faithful friend has our best interest at heart. Or... Full story
Fallbrook United Methodist Church is known for its open minds, open hearts and open doors. Its pastor, Rev. Bradley Paul Resare, is thrilled to celebrate his one year anniversary serving Fallbrook. “Being here has just been delightful,” Resare said. “And the experience in Fallbrook in and of itself has really been the Friendly Village – my wife, P.J., and I really feel like we’re home now.” While every pastor imparts uniqueness to his or her congregation, Resare br...
FALLBROOK – The “Wheels of Desire 3” motorcycle show opened July 10 at the Fallbrook Art Center, with a crowd of about 150 motorcycle enthusiasts in attendance. The show, which will run daily through Aug. 15, features 39 motorcycles dating from the late 1890’s through 2009. The show is also part of a larger Fallbrook Motorfest that will take place August 7th from 11am to 5pm on Main Avenue in Fallbrook. Greg MacDonald, a Fallbrook motorcycle collector, curated the show...
More than100 acres burned from unintentional fires on Camp Pendleton in 2009, forcing many families to be uprooted from their homes. This year, base residents are urged to take preventative measures to guard their families and homes during the fire season. “It is fire season year-round on base,” said Bill P. Gick, fire inspector, Camp Pendleton Fire and Emergency Services. “During the summer the chance of fires happening is nearly three times as likely.” The high risks inspire...
NEW JERSEY – The International Academy of the Visual Arts has named Coldwell Banker On Location, the brand’s YouTube channel, a recipient of this year’s Communicator Awards for Creative Excellence in the real estate website category. The category honors the best site for the sale or rental of residential or commercial property. “We were the first national real estate brand to add streaming video to our website. Today, our agents across the globe have posted more than 15,000 videos to our On Location channel,” said Mi...
FALLBROOK – International high school exchange students are coming to study in the Fallbrook area during the 2010-11 school year. These students will integrate themselves into a Fallbrook area family with the goal of experiencing American culture as an American high school student does. In turn, they will provide insight into their own culture. STS Foundation, a non-profit student exchange organization, is proud to help facilitate these relationships. They have been doing so for more than 20 years and look forward to...
FORT JACKSON, S.C. – Army Private Eliazar Garcia has graduated from basic combat training at Fort Jackson, Columbia, S.C. During the nine weeks of training, the soldier studied the Army mission, history, tradition and core values, physical fitness, and received instruction and practice in basic combat skills, military weapons, chemical warfare and bayonet training, drill and ceremony, marching, rifle marksmanship, armed and unarmed combat, map reading, field tactics, military courtesy, military justice system, basic...
BLACKSBURG, VA – Mikayla Fieri of Fallbrook was one of almost 5,000 Virginia Tech students honored at the university’s spring commencement ceremony held May 14, in Lane Stadium. Fieri received a Bachelor of Science degree in industrial and systems engineering from the College of Engineering.... Full story
SANTA BARBARA – Seven students from Fallbrook and Bonsall currently attending the University of California, Santa Barbara, were recently selected for the dean’s honors list for their excellent academic work during the spring quarter 2010. The following students have received the academic honor: Jonathan Borle, pre-political science; David Wechter, mechanical engineering; Philomen Leonelli Jr., medieval studies; Matthew Majdick, psychology and communication; Amy Marton, undeclared; Austin Pardo, undeclared; Laura W...
FALLBROOK – Registration for the 2010-11 school year at Fallbrook Union High School will occur the week of Aug. 16. Seniors will be able to register on Monday, Aug. 16 from 9 a.m. to noon; juniors on Tuesday, Aug. 17 from 8 a.m. to noon and sophomores on Wednesday, Aug. 18 from 8 a.m. to noon. Freshman whose last names begin with the letters A-L will register on Thursday, Aug. 19 from noon to 2:30 p.m.; last names M-Z on Friday, Aug. 20 from noon to 2:30 p.m. Make-up registration day for all grades will be on Monday,... Full story
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FALLBROOK – Steve Gronke, a candidate for County Supervisor (District 5), will be one of the speakers at the Democratic Club’s sixth annual picnic on Sept. 11 from 1 to 5 p.m., 1815 Stagecoach Lane, Fallbrook. Gronke is a Vista councilman and 30-year teacher. For more information, call Joe Crews, president, at (760) 728-9035....
FALLBROOK – Fallbrook Family Chiropractic is moving its office to a new location across the street. Beginning Aug. 1, Fallbrook Family Chiropractic will be teaming up with Erica Williams, owner of Fallbrook Village Fitness, to jointly occupy the office located at 1588 S. Mission Road. (at the entrance to the Grand Tradition). There is ample parking behind the building....
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SAN DIEGO – SANDAG is planning for the development of the county’s regional transportation system over the next 40 years and wants to find out the priorities of the community’s residents. As part of the extensive public outreach effort that will feed into the 2050 Regional Transportation Plan (RTP), SANDAG is conducting an online survey to gather data about travel habits and gauge public opinion on various options for improving the region’s system and reducing greenhouse gas emissions. “Decisions are being made now abou...
FALLBROOK – “Dog Days of Summer,” a special exhibition featuring art about home and farm/ranch animals, highlights artistic work on display in Fallbrook’s Brandon Gallery during August. Pieces scheduled for display include oil and acrylic paintings, watercolor, digital media, photographs and fabric art. The exhibition, limited to the 27 artists from San Diego and Riverside counties comprising Brandon’s membership, consists of fanciful as well as serious interpr... Full story
FALLBROOK – The board of directors of the Fallbrook Healthcare District presented 19 grant awards at its July 14 meeting to non-profit agencies who deliver services and programs to the residents of the Fallbrook, Bonsall, Rainbow and DeLuz. The programs and services provided with grant funds include those focusing on medical, dental, vision and mental healthcare, safe and healthy behaviors for youth, nutrition for needy individuals and families, therapies and... Full story
Reggae has its roots in a large variety of music genres, and Better Chemistry, a six-piece band based out of the Los Angeles area, has found the perfect mix of those influences, plus a few from rock, ska and funk to create a unique sound that’ll bring a fun, refreshing sound to Fallbrook this Saturday at the Soul Roll. According to Dave Monaco, the vocals and guitarist of the band, the band took form approximately 11 years ago in the Los Angeles area to create “positive, goo...
FALLBROOK – The Fallbrook Senior Center cribbage team achieved its sixth straight win in 2010 at the Senior Challenge Cribbage match on June 24. The 38-player match went to Fallbrook based on the number of skunks they had. Fallbrook won 66 games with 11 skunks to top the Oceanside team who had 67 wins but only six skunks. Who says that a point doesn’t count? All Oceanside needed to win the match was to win one more game. Six Oceanside players lost a game by one point. This includes four who lost their last game by t...
FALLBROOK – Inspired Images, a production company in Vista, has been contracted by Vista Films International to produce a feature-length film, “Refuge from the Storm,” and has issued an open casting call in Fallbrook for actors and actresses ages 14 to 60. Those interested should come to the Fallbrook Village News, 127 W. Elder Street from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Friday, July 23. The faith-based film will begin production in mid-October and be filmed in Fallbrook, Vista and Escondido. Inspired Images is hoping to find the...
FALLBROOK – As this year’s Independence Day approached, members of the Fallbrook Quilt Guild gathered at their monthly meeting to put together patriotic quilts for injured marines. If it weren’t for the bright colors, laughter and good cheer, it might have been a sweat shop scene as quilters hunched over their machines sewing and snipping to meet their quota of one finished quilt. Not having quite enough time to complete the project, members took home their quilts to...
Even though he has never visited the area, Peter Paul Licata has an interesting take on the community that stakes its claim as the “Avocado Capital of the World.” The Pennsylvania-based author and auto salesman begins his second self-published book this way: God kissed Fallbrook, California. That’s what the residents will tell you. So it only makes sense that angels like to frequent the area. The heavenly visitors come to Fallbrook with a great affinity for its frien...
FALLBROOK – Morey Sherman Sr., a resident of Fallbrook in the 70s and 80s, was recently selected for an Honor Flight to Washington, D.C. to visit the World War II Memorial. He fought in the Marshall Islands and in the Philippine Islands and is the recipient of both a Purple Heart and a Bronze Star. Honor Flight Network is a nonprofit organization that provides WWII veterans and their guardians a free trip to the nation’s capitol to visit the WWII memorial as a way to h...
