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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DEL MAR – Don Diego Scholarship Foundation is pleased to announce the appointment of Ashley Colburn McCaughan as executive director. She follows inaugural 1986-2022 ED Chana Mannen, who retired June 30. The board's vote to appoint McCaughan was unanimous, reported DDSF Chair Juanita Hayes. She said, "We are thrilled to welcome a professional of Ashley's high caliber and character as our new ED. Ashley's experience, expertise, and energetic commitment will carry our o... Full story
BONSALL – The leadership abilities of Mary Jo Pfaff and her dedication to the Bonsall Woman's Club was very evident when she accepted the position of president for the 2022-23 term. While she was serving on the BWC Board of Directors as corresponding secretary, she volunteered to chair the 2021 Annual Christmas Fundraiser. This was a three day successful community event. At the same time, she was chair of the club's Charitable Donations Committee. When Pfaff first joined t...
BONSALL – Bonsall Unified School District staff announce their policy to serve nutritious meals every school day under the School Breakfast Program, National School Lunch Program, and at select sites, Afterschool Snack Program. Effective July 1, 2022, through June 30, 2023, all students will be served meals at no charge at the following sites: Bonsall High School, Vivian Banks Charter School, Sullivan Middle School, Bonsall West Elementary School and Bonsall Elementary School Even though meals are free, staff request that h...
Rick Monroe Special to the Village News “How is it that we have a majority of liberal-elected boards in a conservative town,” asked Fallbrook resident Kelly Hansen of the group 1776 Forever. That sentiment is echoed by other local conservative groups, which have emerged in recent years, including Fallbrook Freedom Fighters and North County Patriots. The November 8 general election is still several months away, but the leaders of these groups are recruiting candidates to support in the various campaigns in the area, inc...
SANTA BARBARA – FRINJ Coffee is holding a workshop Wednesday, Aug. 17, 10 a.m. to noon, for San Diego County growers, and those curious to learn more about growing coffee; it is open to all who are interested. The workshop will be held at the San Diego County Farm Bureau, 420 S. Broadway, Escondido. Specialty coffee is a fast growing and lucrative new business opportunity crop for growers to consider growing in select areas of San Diego County. By working with FRINJ Coffee, S...
FALLBROOK – Accidents happen. While even the most cautious individuals are not immune to accidents, that doesn't mean it's not in everyone's best interest to do everything they can to reduce their risk of accident and injury, particularly around their own homes. Homes are often seen as safe havens, but they're also where many individuals suffer preventable injuries. Data from the National Safety Council indicates that about 14 out of every 100 people suffered preventable i...
Good day neighbors, my name is Bob Hillery and I am the broker/owner of CR Properties Real Estate Services. I have agreed to write a weekly article about real estate for the Village News and am happy to provide information about my favorite subject. This week’s article will be an overview of upcoming articles and discussions since real estate is a vast subject with many different facets to consider. The different subjects include: *The state of the market, what kind of market are we currently in? Just an aside on this subject... Full story
FALLBROOK – Trees benefit a landscape by serving both aesthetic and utilitarian functions. A home surrounded by healthy green trees can be a sight to behold, and those same trees can benefit surrounding plants and wildlife at the same time. As appealing as trees are, not all trees and landscapes make for the perfect match. The Arbor Day Foundation notes the importance of planning when designing a landscape. Planning ensures the trees homeowners ultimately choose for their p...
FALLBROOK – Want a hassle-free move? The key is to be organized and plan your move well in advance. We've got you covered: Six weeks before: • Buy moving supplies such as boxes, tape, bubble wrap and other moving essentials. • Downsize belongings. This will help save money on your move. Sell or donate anything you don't want to bring into your new house. • Give your current employer proper notice of your leave. • Notify current service providers – power, cable, cellphone c...
Joe Naiman Village News Reporter Barona Speedway held its Summer Shootout competition July 22-23, and Fallbrook driver Jeff Gearhart finished third in the July 23 Pure Stocks main event. At one time during the race, Gearhart moved into the lead, but a yellow flag caution caused a restart which reverted the order of cars to their positions at the start of the lap so Gearhart was returned to second. Rick Chavez passed both Gearhart and Joe Malone to win the race, and Gearhart...
Joe Naiman Village News Reporter The Bonsall Unified School District held sports clinics during the final three weeks of June. Students entering sixth through 12th grades had opportunities to participate in co-ed volleyball, co-ed tennis, cross country and track and field, boys basketball, girls basketball, boys soccer, girls soccer, baseball, and softball clinics. Classes at Bonsall High School and Sullivan Middle School concluded June 8, and the clinics began June 13. “They were great. We had just the right people and j...
Joe Naiman Village News Reporter Cole Tenger, who played lacrosse for Fallbrook High School before graduating last month, will continue his lacrosse career at the University of Montevallo. "I'm super excited for my next four years," Tenger said. "I think Cole will be an excellent representative of Fallbrook High, and I think he's going to excel at the college level," said Fallbrook coach Mike Zinniger. The University of Montevallo is in Montevallo, Alabama, which is about 35...
San Diego County's unemployment rate increased to 3.2% in June, up from a revised 2.7% in May according to figures released July 21 by the state Employment Development Department. However, June's unemployment rate was considerably less than June 2021's rate of 7.3%. Last month's rates compare with an unadjusted unemployment rate of 4% for California and 3.8% for the nation during the same period. According to the EDD, between May and June, nonfarm employment grew by 4,300 jobs, from 1,513,200 to 1,517,500. Agricultural jobs...
Marianne Nolte, Certified Financial Planner™ of Imagine Financial Services, will be a guest speaker for the Fallbrook Village Rotary, at noon, Aug. 2, at 127 W. Social House, 127 W. Elder St. Her topic will be "The Impact of Estate on your Financial Plan." Village News/Courtesy photo...
SAN DIEGO – Nathalie Taylor, a Reeder Media associate since 2003, took third place in the Food division from the San Diego Society of Professional Journalists. Taylor has won 95 professional journalism awards since 2004 and has taken many of the photos that accompanied her stories. The 1,500 word article, "Struggle and Triumph – Fallbrook Restaurants that Survived the Pandemic," was published in the Sourcebook Magazine – a Reeder Media publication. Excerpts: "...r...
Joe Naiman Village News Reporter The Clay Walker concert July 16 at Pala Casino’s Palomar Starlight Theater had a scheduled starting time of 8 p.m. The band members arrived on stage at 8:16 and Walker began singing his first song, “Rumor Has It,” at 8:17. The stage screen showed videos and announcements of Clay Walker’s social media participation for approximately 25 minutes prior to that. Those who attended wanted to see Clay Walker in person, not Clay Walker on social media. Although the concert started later than schedul...
FALLBROOK – Fallbrook Art Association has several upcoming events at their new Gallery facility located at 300 N. Brandon Road. Gallery hours are 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesdays through Saturdays. General meetings are held at the Fallbrook Woman’s Club, 238 W. Mission Road. the third Saturday of the month. The FAA has a new art show every month at The Gallery with added theme shows along with their general art shows which are open to all members and guest artists. Entry forms and descriptions of the monthly shows can be fou...
FALLBROOK – The Cornerstone Church held a free carnival Sunday, July 24, at their church on Fig and Vine streets. There were games, a jump house, raffle wheels, balloon animals, corn dogs, drinks and chips. It was held after a successful week of Vacation Bible School....
Langer Baker wins awards with her art...
FALLBROOK – Fallbrook Union Elementary School District and Fallbrook Union High School announced an amendment to its policy for serving meals to students under the National School Lunch/School Breakfast Programs for the 2022/2023 school year, July 21. All students will be served lunch and breakfast at no charge at the following sites: Fallbrook Union Elementary School District Fallbrook STEM Academy La Paloma Elementary Live Oak Elementary Maie Ellis Elementary Mary Fay Elementary Potter Jr. High San Onofre Elementary W... Full story
FALLBROOK – California State Senator Brian W. Jones announced he will recognize the artists and members of the Friends of the Fallbrook Library art committee who are hosting the current art exhibit 'How I See Myself' and exceptional bronze sculpture by Marsha Gertenbach-Meers at the Fallbrook Library. The event will happen at the art reception in the library's Community Room on Saturday, July 30 from 2 to 4 p.m. District Representative Marc Schaefer will represent Senator J... Full story
VISTA – North County Aviculturists, a club for pet bird owners and breeders, will meet Saturday, Aug. 6 at 5:30 p.m. at the Masonic Center, 761 Eucalyptus Ave. The speaker will be Demi Hungerford on “Keeping Quail.” This general meeting is free. Visit www.ncabirdclub.com for more information. Submitted by the North County Aviculturists.... Full story
FALLBROOK – Fallbrook Child Development Center presents “An Evening of Revelry,” a fundraiser, Aug. 27 from 5-9 p.m. at Monserate Winery, 2737 Gird Road. The event includes dinner, dancing, drinks, a silent auction and cornhole tournament. Tickets are $100 each; to order tickets, email [email protected]. Submitted by the Fallbrook Child Development Center.... Full story
FALLBROOK – The Fallbrook Quilt Guild will be having its first meeting under its new board Thursday, Aug. 4. The group meets at the Fallbrook Community Center, 341 Heald Lane, and features interesting programs and show and tell. Note that the new meeting times for August and September are in the evening. Doors open at 5:30 p.m., meeting begins at 6:00. They will have daytime meetings from October through March, and evening meetings from April through June. Anyone interested in quilting, the Fallbrook Quilt Guild is a great w... Full story
Ava Sarnowski Valley News Intern U.S. Veteran Administration statistics confirm that "every day, 22 veterans will commit suicide on American soil." That is one veteran every 65 minutes. According to the VA, "the total number of those losing their battle grows larger with each day research and treatments are not able to be done," and everywhere, folks are trying to spread awareness on the matter. Jill Byers is one of those individuals wishing to honor fallen soldiers who have...
