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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Wayne Charles Olson was born March 16, 1947 to Marvin and Genevieve Olson in Mankato, Minn. He grew up in Mapleton, Minn. At age 18 Wayne moved to Los Angeles, Calif. Wayne joined the army and had a two year tour in Thailand. Upon returning he went to Woodbury College, where he graduated with a degree in accounting. He settled in Fallbrook and owned the Red Eye Saloon for more than three decades. Wayne loved fishing and trips to Hawaii. Wayne passed away peacefully at home,... Full story
A complex deal is taking shape to tap the power of the sun to cut Temecula’s operating costs and get rid of a fire hazard and an environmental nuisance. The deal, which has received a green light from the Temecula City Council, is being touted as a unique arrangement in the region. “This is the first one that I’m familiar with,” said Greg Butler, Temecula’s assistant city manager. “It’s a neat project, but it wasn’t easy to put together.” The deal breaks new ground because of the number of players, the partnership betwe...
The State of California's Environmental Enhancement and Mitigation Program (EEMP) provides up to $7 million annually in grants to government agencies and non-profit organizations to mitigate the environmental impacts of transportation facilities. On June 29, the San Diego County Board of Supervisors voted 4-0, with Bill Horn absent, to authorize the county's Department of Parks and Recreation to apply for $750,000 of EEMP grant funds to acquire acreage for the future San Luis Rey River Park. "Our master plan for the San Luis... Full story
July 29 300 block E. Alvarado Found narcotic July 30 1400 block Devin Dr. Miscellaneous incidents August 1 Hillcrest Ln. @ Santa Margarita Dr. Miscellaneous incidents August 3 2200 block S. Mission Rd. Possess controlled substance 200 block Pippen Dr. (1) Arrest: Fail to obey order of juvenile court 200 block Pippen Dr. (2) Contribute to delinquency of a minor 00 block Gateview 5150/Mental disorder 1000 block S. Main Possess controlled substance paraphernalia; possess controlled substance August 4 41800 block De Luz Rd.... Full story
FALLBROOK – Zion Lutheran School played host to 27 students from the city of Zhongshan, Guangdong Province, in Southern China. They ranged in age from 10 to 15. The camp, which was held in July, was aided by the participation of some of Zion’s current students, alumni, and their friends. The Chinese students were here to practice their English and find out about the American lifestyle. They lived with host families in the area and took part in a wide variety of team-building,...
FALLBROOK – The Boys & Girls Clubs of North County partnered with Outdoor Youth Connection to provide Fallbrook youth with three days of leadership training at Castaic Lake. With a focus on leadership and life skills, Fallbrook teens worked with camp staff on getting practical experience in planning, organizing and leading trips or events. At the conclusion of their training, staff worked with the teens to plan two events that they will host for their Fallbrook peers. “A pri...
Sullivan Middle School's 2015-16 art students had 35 entries in the San Diego County Fair's youth exhibitions. Two of the sixth-graders in Melissa Ledri's advanced art class were entered in the Creative Youth competition for grades K-6 while the 33 seventh- and eighth-grade students had entries in the fair's Student Showcase. "They did the best they could," Ledri said. Ledri did not assign a particular subject or theme for her students. "I gave them a lot of choice," said Ledri. "It was probably a difficult assignment... Full story
CAMP PENDLETON - Crews labored to subdue a rash of brush fires that blackened swaths of open land at Camp Pendleton. The three blazes began spreading at the Marine Corps station near Oceanside late Tuesday afternoon, according to base officials. As of late Wednesday morning, firefighters had contained one of the blazes at 120 acres and another at a half-acre, Camp Pendleton's public-affairs office reported. A third, dubbed the Juliet Fire, was 80 percent surrounded. That blaze in the Juliet training area, near Naval Weapons... Full story
It seems many people try to lay blame on students for their college debt. They imply that today's students are not willing to work while attending school without taking out loans. The reality is tuition costs have skyrocketed and have not kept pace with salaries. I went to UC Irvine in the late 80s. My tuition in 1988 was $1434 a year. Minimum wage at that time was $4.25. I would need to work a total of 338 hours a year in order to pay just my tuition. My son just entered UC San Diego. Tuition in the UC system is projected...
The old saying “Uncle Sam needs you” comes to mind as the volunteer force of Save Our Forest (SOF) dwindles. SOF needs you! Since 1995 volunteers have worked to maintain the trees that we have planted to enhance our downtown area. The purpose was to make it more pedestrian friendly as well as creating a more healthful environment. As an unincorporated community with no city tax base, we must do it ourselves. Age and illness has taken its toll. Volunteers are needed to help the few that are remaining. Two different work par...
Our community can only be accessed/exited using Monserate Hill Road. The plan to improve SR76 includes limiting our access to only westbound lanes on SR76 from Monserate Hill Road. Driving east towards Highway 15 requires a u-turn at Gird Road. We were told the old 76 highway will be removed (and not replaced) between Gird Road and Star Track. Monserate Hill Road is the only exit out of our community. We were evacuated when fire came east down the riverbed at Gird. To require our community to drive west, potentially into a...
Congratulations to Julie Reeder, publisher of Valley News; Kim Harris, editor of Valley News; and all the staff who work diligently to make these newspapers worthy of winning 10 journalism awards. I have received the Village News over the years, and even after I have moved out of state, I enjoy keeping up with the community news. I know personally that Julie Reeder is a great leader and inspires each of her coworkers to be the best they can through her own model. Julie's knowledge and experience in the newspaper field has...
There is an ancient oak tree on Faubus Farms that had been receiving water the majority of its life, but as a result of CalTrans purchasing the farm for the continued construction of Hwy 76, the tree is currently under a great deal of stress because it has lost its water source. My intention is to bring community awareness to the problem and perhaps persuade CalTrans, the Land Conservancy, or even the fire department, to water the tree in an effort to let it adjust to life without a continuous water source. Oak trees are...
VISTA – On July 28, 49 avid cribbage players gathered at the Vista Elks Lodge for the monthly Senior Challenge. The Oceanside team squeaked out the victory by winning 88 games to the Fallbrook team’s 87 wins. Oceanside pegger Diane Gallentine took first place in the individual honors with six wins while teammate Marge Schultz finished second with five wins, including two skunks. They were followed by three players each with five wins and one skunk – Ray Potwora of Fallbrook, Ron Rand of Oceanside and Art Kaai of Fallb... Full story
FALLBROOK – A golf tournament to benefit the Boys & Girls Club and Fallbrook Chamber of Commerce will be held at the Golf Club of California on Monday, Aug. 29. Shotgun start will be at noon. The event includes a barbecue dinner and a No Host Bar. The cost is $85 per member and $125 non-member. For tickets and more information, call (760) 451-3737....
FALLBROOK – Fallbrook Encore Club will begin their 42nd year on Tuesday, Sept. 6. A Fly-Up luncheon was hosted by Encore for the Fallbrook Newcomers who graduated in June and those graduates will be welcomed to their first meeting as members of Encore. Encore club is a non-profit social organization founded in 1975 to provide continuity for graduates of their sister club, Fallbrook Newcomers Club, and to promote ongoing friendships through a variety of social activities. M...
José A. Álvarez County of San Diego Communications Office SAN DIEGO – Gwen Stefani did it. Eva Mendes breastfed too. Breastfeeding is not just for celebrities. All moms should breastfeed their babies until at least six months of age. “Breastfeeding provides many health benefits to mothers and their babies,” said Dean Sidelinger, M.D., child health medical officer for the County Health and Human Services Agency. In San Diego County, 96 percent of newborns are breastfed in the... Full story
TEMECULA – Michelle’s Place Breast Cancer Resource Center is excited to announce the expansion of their breast health services to Fallbrook. Thanks to a grant from the Fallbrook Healthcare District, Michelle's Place will now provide diagnostic breast health services to residents of Fallbrook, Bonsall and Rainbow. Michelle’s Place currently provides resources to women in Fallbrook through the Resource Center, which consists of free wigs, bras, prosthesis, support groups, hairc...
BONSALL – A cool, refreshing, new art show, featuring watercolors by Eileen Pace and Carolyn Vice, began Aug. 1 and will continue through Oct. 31 at Z Cafe. Pace and Vice met in 1971 when they were next-door neighbors and have taken many workshops and show in local galleries together. Pace’s paintings of seascapes and still lifes tend to be smaller, high key works, sometimes called “little gems”. Although her art is representational, she concurs with later, abstract Picasso... Full story
OCEANSIDE – The North County Film Club will be showing the feel-good film "Guten Tag Ramon" (Good Day Ramon) on Sunday, Aug. 21 at 3:00 pm at the Carmike Theater, Oceanside, located at the Mission and College intersection. A beloved box office hit in Mexico, this film tells the heartwarming story of a teenager from Mexico who goes to Germany to find work. He tried crossing the border into the US. Several times but always failed, so a friend suggests he try Germany instead. Ramon needs to support his family and tries G... Full story
FALLBROOK – Continuing its successful new Classical Sundays format, Fallbrook Music Society begins its 39th Annual Concert Season on Sunday, Aug. 28 with its most unusual partner yet, the Fallbrook Chorale! Under the direction of Denny Lang, the Fallbrook Chorale brings over 30 voices to the Fallbrook Public Library for a special concert that features hit songs from movie favorites spanning generations. This well-crafted program has something for everyone including a medley of Disney movie hits from Lion King, The Jungle B...
FALLBROOK – The Fallbrook Senior Softball League is now accepting new/returning players for the 2016 fall season. The deadline is Aug. 30, with the draft tentatively scheduled for Sept. 1; after which the managers will contact their players. For new players interested in tryouts/practice sessions, call the number below. They are invited to come out and join other seniors, make new friends, get those muscles refreshed. Adults should be 50+ years old. Games begin at 4 p.m., Monday through Thursday, with each team playing two g...
The San Luis Rey Downs golf course came to an end – at least for the time being – with its closure in August 2014. The Ladies Professional Golf Association (LPGA) tour once included the Mickey Wright Invitational, which itself ceased after the 1969 tournament and which was last played at the San Luis Rey Golf Club course in 1967. The future of the San Luis Rey Downs golf course is unknown. The final Mickey Wright Invitational at San Luis Rey had a slight extension when a tie after 54 holes caused a playoff for the cha...
Six horses that prepared for the Del Mar meeting by working out at the San Luis Rey Training Center in Bonsall registered victories at the seaside track during the racing week of Aug. 10-14. The winners were: Ponder Lea, trained by Richard Baltas; Eichel, Edward Freeman; Shakti, Peter Miller; Upstaging the Cast, Adam Kitchingman; Feldini, Scott Hansen; and Hobbits Hero, Baltas. Ponder Lea was the only one of the San Luis Rey winners to be favored in the wagering. Bet down to odds of 3-5 in the second race on Aug. 10, Ponder...
Fallbrook Associated Swim Team members Kaimana Maestas and Cameron Batty earned medals at the Junior Olympics meet July 28-31 at Coronado High School. Maestas won two medals in the 11-12 boys division, finishing sixth in both the 50-meter breaststroke and the 100-meter breaststroke. Batty, who competed in the 13-14 boys division, was sixth in the 50-meter freestyle. The two breaststroke races were the only Junior Olympics events for Maestas, who is 12. He had times of 38.55 seconds in the 50-meter race and 1:26.40 in the... Full story
