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  • HFOT works on another home for a veteran

    Updated Aug 1, 2024

  • One of a kind vehicles shine on Main Avenue

    Roger Boddaert, Special to the Village News|Updated Aug 1, 2024

    On a sunny summer Sunday, July 21, downtown Fallbrook was filled with unique classic cars from all over Southern California. North Main Avenue was bustling with low-rider clubs coming to show off their cars, trucks, motorcycles, bikes and more. The street roared with rock and roll music from days gone by, and downtown was filled with folks wanting to see hundreds of these one-of-a-kind vehicles. For thousands of onlookers, this was like an automotive art show, with candy...

  • Ag Bullet wins Osunitas Stakes

    Joe Naiman, Village News Reporter|Updated Aug 1, 2024

    San Luis Rey Training Center filly Ag Bullet won the Osunitas Stakes race July 21 at the Del Mar Thoroughbred Club. Ag Bullet, who is trained by Richard Baltas, won the one-mile turf race with a time of 1:34.73. She led for nearly all of the race and finished 3 1/2 lengths ahead of second-place Hang the Moon. "I'm pretty happy with her," Baltas said. "She's undefeated on the grass in California." Ag Bullet was foaled in Kentucky on April 13, 2020. She was sired by Twirling...

  • Fallbrook Villa G2011 win championship game

    Updated Aug 1, 2024

    FALLBROOK – The Fallbrook Villa G2011 team won the San Marcos United Cup 2024 the last weekend in July. They won the Friday Night game, July 26, 3-1 over Sporting San Marcos. After a foul inside the box caused by Sporting San Marcos, Natasha Taylor's penalty kick helped advance Fallbrook Villa. They won again Saturday, July 27, 5-0 against City Sc Carlsbad. With the team's communication and fierce passing, the girls triumphed to hold their spot at first place. With one more g...

  • San Diego County hotel vouchers for homeless: A controversial lifeline?

    Erick Maganda and Julie Reeder, Village News staff|Updated Aug 1, 2024

    San Diego County operates a hotel voucher program aimed to address homelessness in unincorporated areas such as Fallbrook and Bonsall. Through this program, homeless residents can receive vouchers to temporarily stay in participating hotels. The voucher program is managed by the San Diego Sheriff's Homeless Assistance Resource Team. According to their website, HART "provides assistance with homeless-related issues in the unincorporated areas of San Diego County." Aaron...

  • St. Peter's Thrift Store targeted again in catalytic converter theft

    Erick Maganda, Village News Intern|Updated Aug 1, 2024

    This past week, volunteers at St. Peter's Thrift Store, at 520 S. Main Ave., discovered that a catalytic converter was stolen from one of their trucks. Unfortunately, this is just the latest episode of a series of thefts targeting their vehicles, according to Nancy McSheehy, the general manager of the thrift store. The most recently targeted truck was one that the thrift store used specifically for transporting heavier objects, such as furniture. McSheehy said that she had...

  • Breining celebrates her 100th birthday, Hawaiian style

    Sue Thorne, Special to the Village News|Updated Aug 1, 2024

    A very special family luau took place on July 23 when Nancy Condor Breining celebrated her 100th birthday at her Rancho Zara home. Kiwi by birth and beloved Fallbrook resident for more than 50 years, Nan found herself surrounded by an ever-growing family, plus lots of friends, all celebrating Hawaiian style . Nan's four children – who traveled from as far away as Hawaii, Utah and North Carolina – proudly introduced 21 resulting members of the family tree including gra...

  • Chamber schedules events in August

    Updated Aug 1, 2024

    FALLBROOK – The Fallbrook Chamber of Commerce is holding the following events in August. Monday, Aug. 5 – First Monday Coffee at Chamber, 9 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 8 – SunUpper at Chamber, hosted by Martin Quiroz Homes & Loans, 9 a.m. Friday, Aug. 16 – Business Breakfast Club at Pala Mesa Resort, 9 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 21 – SunDowner at Wells Fargo Advisors, 5:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 23 – After Hours Networking at The Havens Country Club, 4-6:30 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 25 – Wine Trail ends Thursday, Aug. 29 – Dinner Mob at La Cucina, 5... Full story

  • Fire hydrant struck in two-vehicle collision

    Julie Reeder, Village News|Updated Aug 1, 2024

    Sunday night. July 28, at approximately 9:06 p.m., a vehicle accident occurred involving two vehicles and a fire hydrant at the intersection of North Brandon and East Mission roads. The California Highway Patrol reported that one of the vehicles struck the fire hydrant, causing significant water damage and knocking down a pedestrian crosswalk sign. Emergency responders arrived on scene; additional units were dispatched and arrived shortly after to assist with the situation....

  • Postcards go out to registered voters for November Presidential General Election

    Tracy DeFore, County of San Diego Communications Office|Updated Aug 1, 2024

    The San Diego County Registrar of Voters office is sending over 1.9 million postcards to the County’s registered voters this week. The “VOTE! MORE DAYS. MORE WAYS.” postcards are sent nearly 100 days before the election to remind voters of their voting options for the November Presidential General Election. Every active registered voter will automatically receive a ballot in the mail and will have three options for returning that ballot: by mail, to one of the Registrar’s official ballot drop boxes or at any vote center.... Full story

  • CWA approves 14% rate increase

    Joe Naiman, Village News Reporter|Updated Aug 1, 2024

    The San Diego County Water Authority approved a 14% increase in rates SDCWA member agencies will pay in Calendar Year 2025. The July 25 CWA board vote chose an option which will utilize $9 million of CWA reserves and which will allocate a $19.4 million U.S. Bureau of Reclamation grant for permanent upgrades to the seawater intake and discharge facilities at the Carlsbad seawater desalination plant for 2025 even though some of the work will occur in subsequent years. The CWA approval of the 2025 rates also included allocating...

  • Bible studies for women offered at SonRise

    Updated Aug 1, 2024

    FALLBROOK – Women of the community are invited to a fall Bible study series titled "Discerning the Voice of God" by Priscilla Shirer, exploring how to recognize when God is speaking directly to them in their daily lives. This small group study is scheduled Sept. 5 through Nov. 21 at SonRise Christian Fellowship, Thursday mornings, 9:30-11:30 a.m. Call Ann with all inquiries 760-505-6227. An evening study titled "Grace in the Wilderness" exploring the book of 1 Peter, is also available every other Thursday running Sept. 26 t... Full story

  • Annual summer barbeque offered at Hilltop Center

    Updated Aug 1, 2024

    FALLBROOK – Residents can mark their calendars for Saturday, Aug. 10 for a fun summer barbeque at the Hilltop Center, to be held under the shaded patio from 5-8 p.m. The barbeque will feature a choice of organic grass-fed beef burgers or Hebrew National all-beef kosher hot dogs served with potato salad, coleslaw, Bush's baked beans, chips and dip. Drink choices will include beer, wine, soda and bottled water; dessert to include an assortment of cookies or brownies baked by Anne Popovich. This event will be highlighted by t... Full story

  • Rally For Children accepting requests for funding

    Updated Aug 1, 2024

    FALLBROOK – Rally For Children, a nonprofit organization dedicated to the support of programs and projects in the Fallbrook/Bonsall area, is now accepting requests for funding. The organization makes annual philanthropic donations for community groups that serves children in this area. The funding deadline is Sept. 30. Applicants must have a 501c tax identification number. Request must be written and provide specific details on how the funds will benefit children in THE Fallbrook and Bonsall area. Mail requests to: Rally F... Full story

  • Newcomers Club hosts a walkabout in Carlsbad

    Updated Aug 1, 2024

    FALLBROOK – Fallbrook Newcomers recently held a fun and invigorating Walkabout event led by Newcomers Walkabout Activity Co-Chair Kathy Pratt. The popular monthly Walkabout activity is a great way to get some exercise and make new friends while exploring beautiful scenery at various local hiking trails, nature preserves, beaches and other urban areas. The Walkabout took place on July 9 in downtown Carlsbad. The City of Carlsbad, known as the "Village by the Sea," is a p...

  • 'My Heroes, OUR HEROES' art competition canceled

    Updated Aug 1, 2024

    FALLBROOK – Due to unforeseen circumstances, the “My Hero, OUR HEROES” art competition has been canceled this year. Sponsor Fallbrook Propane apologizes for any inconvenience this causes those who wanted to enter it. Anyone who has already begun their art pieces can save them for the next contest. The next art competition, “Hello Autumn,” will be held in conjunction with the Fallbrook Harvest Faire in October. Art intake will take place on Saturday, Sept. 28, at the Fallbrook Chamber of Commerce office, so artists can mark... Full story

  • No 'Dog Days of Summer' for Encore Social Club

    Updated Aug 1, 2024

    FALLBROOK – Encore opened the summer season with an elegant evening at the Grand Tradition Estate and Gardens, a beautiful event venue located right in Fallbrook. Guests were able to view the scenic gardens and enjoy an elegant dinner at the Beverly Mansion. The evening began with socializing over drinks and hors d'oeuvres, followed by a full course dinner, lively game, and a delectable dessert to close the night out. It was a savored gathering and a beautiful way to start t...

  • ScareCREW prepares for Fallbrook Scarecrow Days

    Updated Aug 1, 2024

    FALLBROOK – Fallbrook Scarecrow Days, Oct. 1-31, have the ScareCREW hustling to put final touches on scarecrows and to clients' "made to order" scarecrows. The scarecrows that made the cut for another year of show have been refurbished with a fresh look and those that didn't make the cut are being replaced by newly created characters, all to make room for workshops in September. Work on scarecrows began in February. Need help building a scarecrow? Sign up for a scarecrow w...

  • Nine students, including four from Fallbrook, receive Oscar Ledesma Memorial Scholarship

    Joe Naiman, Village News Reporter|Updated Aug 1, 2024

    The Oscar Ledesma Memorial Scholarship is named after the Fallbrook 4-H Club and Fallbrook High School FFA member who died in February 2022. The scholarship is offered to San Diego County high school seniors pursuing higher education and actively involved in 4‑H Club, FFA or Grange livestock activities. The awards are based on a combination of scholastic achievement, leadership potential, best demonstrated involvement in agricultural projects or other activities, a sense of pe...

  • Murillo of Fallbrook earns degree from University of Maryland Global Campus

    Updated Aug 1, 2024

    ADELPHI, Md. – Lizeth Murillo of Fallbrook earned a bachelor’s degree in human resource management from University of Maryland Global Campus in spring 2024. Murillo was one of more than 14,000 students worldwide who earned degrees from UMGC in the 2023-2024. Graduates came from all 50 states, three U.S. territories and 24 countries. University of Maryland Global Campus was founded more than 75 years ago specifically to serve the higher education needs of working adults and military service members. The university is the lar...

  • Palomar College Education Center responds to workforce needs

    Updated Aug 1, 2024

    SAN MARCOS – The number of students enrolled in courses at the Palomar College Education Center in Fallbrook have steadily grown over the last four academic terms. With the increased enrollment, the center offers degree and certificate programs that students can complete in entirety at the center. All of the programs provide students with a pathway to high demand careers in public safety, mental health services and teaching, all of which align with the workforce needs in the region. Programs include: • Associate of Sci...

  • Lt. Darrell McNeal: A visionary leader for Fallbrook's Sheriff's Department

    Julie Reeder, Village News|Updated Aug 1, 2024

    The Fallbrook Sheriff's Department has recently welcomed a new leader, Lieutenant Darrell McNeal. With a rich background in military service, organizational leadership and development, and a passion for community engagement, McNeal is poised to bring fresh perspectives and unwavering dedication to his role. McNeal's journey to law enforcement is a testament to his resilience and commitment to service. Born and raised in Tennessee, McNeal embarked on a distinguished 21-year car...

  • Morris raises county fair's supreme grand champion market lamb

    Joe Naiman, Village News Reporter|Updated Aug 1, 2024

    Fallbrook 4-H Club member Alan Morris raised the supreme grand champion market lamb at this year's San Diego County Fair. The June 25-30 market livestock show also included breeding animals as well as market animals, and exhibitors could also enter an animal as a progress animal which is designated for a future show rather than for market at the county fair. Morris raised both the champion crossbreed ewe and the reserve champion crossbreed ewe in the breed sheep competition,...

  • FPUD declares four parcels as surplus property

    Joe Naiman, Village News Reporter|Updated Aug 1, 2024

    Two properties totaling four legal parcels currently owned by the Fallbrook Public Utility District have been declared surplus property. The FPUD board voted 3-0 July 22, with Jennifer DeMeo and Don McDougal absent, to declare the two properties as surplus. FPUD will retain easements over the parcels once they are sold. One of the properties is a 4.45-acre parcel on DeLuz Murrieta Road while three adjacent 0.93-acre legal parcels are on Dickey Street which is just west of Green Canyon Road. FPUD and the DeLuz Heights...

  • Fallbrook FFA swine group first and third in pen of three at county fair

    Joe Naiman, Village News Reporter|Updated Aug 1, 2024

    The San Diego County Fair’s market livestock show has awards for a pen of three pigs together from the same organization, and Fallbrook High School’s Future Farmers of America chapter took both first and third in the pen of three competition. In addition to the Fallbrook FFA success with the pen of three, four pigs raised by Fallbrook FFA members won their weight class while four others placed second in their weight class. “As a group we were really competitive this year,” said Fallbrook High School agriculture teacher...

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