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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In the wake of Hurricane Harvey, Fallbrook resident Roger Boddaert is collecting items to send to Texans in need. He set up a collection stand at the foot of his driveway, 1175 Riverview Dr., (off East Mission, near the end of Riverview, look for the flagpole) on Aug. 28 and started spreading the word. The Fallbrook Chamber of Commerce pitched in by creating flyers which were posted by several businesses in Fallbrook on Aug. 30. Bit by bit, more and more donated items are bein...
Another close of escrow date for the sale of the Fallbrook Hospital building to Crestwood Behavioral Health, Inc. has come and gone without the sale being completed. The Fallbrook Regional Health District (FRHD) board voted to sell the vacant building located at 624 East Elder to mental health provider Crestwood at its May 10 meeting and then ratified the sale at a special meeting July 28 to facilitate a scheduled close of escrow date of July 31. Escrow failed to close July 31 because FRHD was dealing with the County of San...
BONSALL – Bonsall High School held Back-to-School night on Aug. 24 with all four grade levels, freshman to senior, officially in place. Since the unification of the Bonsall district in 2012, the high school has added one class per year starting with ninth grade in 2014. The 2017-2018 school year celebrates its first senior class and a complete K-12 program for BUSD. As a newly forming school, change is the one true constant at BHS. Faculty and students recognize the reality t...
FALLBROOK – Children can be picky eaters, making it challenging for parents to find foods their kids will consume. Family dinners are challenging enough, but lunches kids will love can be even more difficult to come by. Parents can prepare lunches kids are certain to devour by thinking outside of the traditional lunch box. Using some creativity and building off of kids' favorite foods is the key. Some suggestions follow. Make it miniature Mini versions of kids' favorite f... Full story
Construction to replace more than a half-mile of sewer pipe in downtown Fallbrook will begin in mid to late September, according to Jack Bebee, assistant general manager and chief engineer of the Fallbrook Public Utility District. Construction crews will begin their work in the alley behind the Fallbrook Art Center and Fallbrook Chamber of Commerce, near the intersection of Main Avenue and Alvarado Street. They'll then travel up East Alvarado to North Brandon Road, and follow Brandon to East Mission Road, the completion point...
When traffic backs up on Interstate 15, usually during the afternoon rush hour, more and more commuters are opting to detour through Rainbow, much to the dismay of the residents there. Many of the 1,800 residents of Rainbow are affected by the increasing number of cars traveling through their small community from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. during the week. They moved here for peace and quiet, and the streets were not planned to handle so many cars. The problem is more than just the... Full story
The San Diego County Board of Supervisors approved the final map and secured agreements for the planned Fallbrook Ranch subdivision. The supervisors' 5-0 vote July 19 also accepted noise protection easements and access restriction easements for the 44.17-acre subdivision on the east side of Old Highway 395 and the north side of Sterling View Drive. "The final map approval for the Fallbrook Ranch subdivision means there will be eleven new single-family houses available to anyone who wants to make Fallbrook their home," said... Full story
In the article Eight ways to apply for CalFresh, printed in the Aug. 10 issue of the Village News, an incorrect address was given for the Fallbrook Resource Center. The center is located at 202 W. College St., not on Alvarado Street. Village News regrets the error.... Full story
FALLBROOK – Exploradores RV Club's next meeting will be on Sept. 5 at 7 p.m. For more information more details on the Fallbrook location, contact club president Cecil Stralow at [email protected]....
FALLBROOK – After a summer recess, the Fallbrook Republican Women Federated (FRWF) will resume meetings Sept. 8 and on the second Friday of each month. In September, FRWF will host guest speaker Dr. James Veltmeyer, chief of the department of family medicine at Sharp Grossmont Hospital and the “Top Medical Doctor in San Diego,” for 2012, 2014 and 2016, according to his colleagues in the San Diego Medical Society. While qualified to speak on a variety of topics, Veltmeyer is especially passionate about the current natio...
FALLBROOK – The Fallbrook High School Future Farmers of America will once again offer its famous tri-tip barbecue dinners before all home football games. This is Fallbrook FFA's 19th year of presenting the pre-game meal. Dinner will be served from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at the agriculture department, which is located at the east end of the football field. The first home game and dinner is Friday, Sept. 8. Each meal includes tri-tip, beans, salad, dinner roll and a drink for $10. Call the agriculture department at (760) 7...
FALLBROOK – The Fallbrook Quilt Guild will present internationally-known quilter and historian Rita Verroca at its meeting Thursday, Sept. 7, at the Fallbrook Community Center, 341 Heald Lane. The meeting begins at 6:30 p.m. Verroca will take her audience through time, discussing American quilt history’s different periods, from humble utilitarian beginnings to the glorious creations such as the Baltimore Quilt Album. Various aspects of the art of American quilt making wil...
FALLBROOK – The Fallbrook Chorale is calling all community singers to join in rehearsals for the 2017-2018 season, starting Tuesday, Sept. 5, for the Christmas program. The Fallbrook Chorale has a more than 30-year history of bringing together people from Fallbrook and surrounding communities into a dynamic group of people who love to sing and to give back to the community through musical events throughout the year. This years’ Christmas program, scheduled for Dec. 9, is entitled “Christmas Ornaments” and will feature...
FALLBROOK – Ron Rodecker, the creator of the Public Broadcasting Service children’s television series Dragon Tales, has generously donated 24 limited-edition prints to the Fallbrook Animal Sanctuary. The whimsical Dragon Tales images are signed and numbered. The prints are available in two sizes; some are matted, and all are in sleeves with a certificate of authenticity. The prints are available for purchase and can be viewed at the sanctuary during business hours and on the...
Hazel Louise Metcalf Jones passed away at the Palomar Medical Center on Saturday morning, August 12, at the age of 95. She is survived by her daughters, Alison Jones Sherrill, Sarah Kimberly Jones Peterson, and Valerie Jones Risenmay, their spouses, 15 grandchildren, and 33 great-grandchildren. Hazel was born on September 2, 1921, to Leo Claire Metcalf and Emmie Estelle Barwick Metcalf in Orlando, Florida, where she grew up with her brother, Howard. Hazel was active in her... Full story
I see that “Bulldozer Bill” Horn, our outgoing County Supervisor, has endorsed his clone, Mayor of San Marcos, Jim Desmond. I continually see it touted that San Marcos is such a “well-run” city. If you’re a greedy developer, that statement will ring true. If you’re a common citizen residing in San Marcos, well, not so much. Don’t believe me? A ride to the city of San Marcos, anytime from 6:30 a.m. to about 11 a.m., or in the afternoon along SR78 should affirm what I say. San Marcos takes the prize for ridge top leveling and...
Assemblymember Marie Waldron AD-75 (R) As a member of the Joint Rules Committee, we have been tasked with directing an upgrade or replacement for the rapidly deteriorating State Capitol Building Annex. The building was designed in the late 1940s and completed in 1952 at a cost of $7.5 million. Originally intended to house a part-time Legislature, the Annex is home to the offices of the Governor and Lt. Governor, 115 of California’s 120 lawmakers, along with 1,400 executive b... Full story
Senator Joel Anderson SD-38 (R) Since the founding of our country, those yearning to breathe free from around the globe have been willing to make tremendous sacrifices to obtain American citizenship. Some, while not yet citizens, believed so strongly in the promise of America that they volunteered to defend it as a member of our Armed Forces, and if called upon would risk their lives to protect the freedoms we enjoy every day. America should keep its promise to them. Under federal law, non-citizen U.S. residents may receive...
FALLBROOK – The Fallbrook Women’s Connection brunch on Friday, Sept. 15, will feature Gerda Kuykendall, who will tell “One Woman’s Story of Triumph over the Hardships of War”. The event will take place from 10 a.m. until noon at the Grand Tradition Estate & Gardens. Besides the guest speaker, the brunch will feature a fashions galore boutique with fun clothing, shoes, purses, jewelry and other stylish accessories. Some of the ladies attending are or have been personal... Full story
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FALLBROOK – Coping with drought is a way of life for many people across North America. The National Climatic Data Center, a part of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), works cooperatively with Canada and Mexico to monitor climate and drought conditions across the continent. According to the NOAA, the globally-averaged temperature for 2013 tied as the fourth warmest year since 1880, when record-keeping began. 2013 also marked the 37th consecutive year wi...
Fallbrook High School's girls tennis team opened its season Aug. 22 at home against Rancho Buena Vista, which defeated the Warriors by a 15-3 score. "We just didn't get any points," said Fallbrook coach Bill Lenaway. A high school tennis match consists of each of a school's three singles players contesting a set against each of the other school's singles players and each of the school's three doubles teams competing against each of their counterparts. One point is awarded for...
Elizabeth Youngman-Westphal Special to the Village News Celebrating his 60th year in show business, teenage idol Paul Anka has grown up. Performing at Pala Casino and Spa Friday, Aug. 25 to a full house, Anka sang his heart out. “The Kid,” was in excellent voice. Singing with his heart on his sleeve, it was like warm sweet honey oozing over the standing, cheering crowd. Anka’s suave, tuxedo-clad style was schooled in a Las Vegas showroom. He learned his craft from the best.... Full story
TEMECULA – Vineyard Ranch at Temecula had its first cookie contest as 17 contestants baked their favorite cookies to compete for the grand prize of $500. The contest was open to the public, and five local professional judges rated each entry based on taste, appearance, texture, smell and originality. The judges included Robin McCoy, Renee Martin, Sarah Webster, Dr. Russell Soon, and Christopher White. McCoy of Robin’s Nest Desserts and Catering is well-known in the community not only as a talented pastry chef, but also for...
LEXINGTON, Va. – Logan Christopher Wilson of Bonsall, a member of the class of 2017 at Washington and Lee University, has earned president’s list status for the recently ended academic year. To achieve the president’s list, a student must be in the top 30 percent for the preceding year. Washington and Lee University is the nation’s ninth oldest institution of higher education and is among the nation’s premier liberal arts colleges and universities. Washington and Lee University provides a liberal arts education that deve... Full story
