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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FALLBROOK – Sept. 24 will mark the first public showing of an array of improvements at Fallbrook’s historic one-room Reche schoolhouse, an iconic structure that dates back to 1886. The event is a chicken pot pie dinner that will raise funds needed to continue the ongoing maintenance of the schoolhouse. The event will be the first time that the traditional annual dinner will be hosted by the Fallbrook Historical Society (FHS), the new caretakers of the building and its gro... Full story
Kopa, which is Fallbrook High School's literary magazine, was given Best Graphic Design and Layout honors for literary magazines in the San Diego County Fair's Student Showcase. The award was earned by Kopa staff members Sydney Borg, Elaina Briscoe, Shannon Emory, and Matthew Thomas. "They all worked really hard on it," said Kopa advisor Remy Kirkham. "They were so diligent. I'm very proud of these kids who put the magazine together." Borg, Briscoe, Emory, and Thomas were all...
Isabella Evans FFA Reporter Fallbrook High School is proud to have a Future Farmers of America (FFA) Chapter. A new officer team was elected at the end of the 2015 - 2016 school year. They designate the direction of the Fallbrook chapter for the year with the assistance of their advisors Margaret Chapman, Scott Duffin and Douglas Sehnert. The new officers began meeting in August during their retreat, they strive to represent the voices of the FFA student body in their action...
The Bonsall Unified School District (BUSD) sponsors Pathways Academy Charter School (PACS) and is thus responsible for the oversight of the charter. Any changes to the charter prior to its renewal must be approved by the school district. A 4-0 BUSD board vote July 14, with Lou Riddle absent, approved changes to the PACS charter. "What we're doing is making sure that the whole charter situation is becoming tighter," said BUSD superintendent Justin Cunningham. "There's a lot of scrutiny that is coming into charters,"... Full story
The Fallbrook High School football team hung tough but lost its home opener Friday, Aug. 26, by a 14-0 score to Westview. Although nobody likes to lose, the Warriors can take solace in that they were much more competitive in this year's game against the Wolverines. In the 2015 contest, Westview led 28-0 at halftime and cruised to a 28-7 victory. This year, the Warriors stayed right with the Wolverines for most of the game. "I think we were worn down a bit in the second half,"...
When the Fallbrook Public Utility District sold a 1,384-acre property once planned for a dam, the expectation was that the land would be placed into a permanent conservation easement. The purchase and sale agreement with Western Rivers Conservancy (WRC) stipulated that a recreational trails easement as well as a long-term stewardship agreement would be finalized before the close of escrow. FPUD's Aug. 22 meeting included an agenda item for district staff to work with WRC... Full story
BONSALL – Hundreds of enthusiastic community supporters attended the official grand opening of Bonsall High School’s (BHS) new 18,000 square foot facility on West Lilac Road on Aug. 23. Bonsall Unified School District superintendent Dr. Justin Cunningham, BHS principal Lee Fleming and lead BHS teacher Daniel Costa gave remarks and invited the public to tour the newly completed building after the official celebration. Tom Stinson, field representative of Assemblymember Mar...
Normally, college students spend their summer relaxing and lounging about their home before heading back to school. However, Richelle Stephens is not a regular college student. She spent a large portion of her summer in Rio representing the United States as part of the women’s rugby team. Not only was Stephens the youngest player on the women’s rugby team, but she played in the historical inauguration of the rugby sevens. “Being a part of the USA team has been an honor...
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FALLBROOK – The Fallbrook Firesafe Council, The North County Fire Protection District and Mission Resource Conservation District think that the best wildfire defense is to empower community residents with knowledge and resources. They are collaborating to provide an information packed program on Sept. 12 at 6:30 p.m. at the Fallbrook Library. The beautiful vegetation surrounding Fallbrook, Bonsall and Rainbow make these communities great places to live, but they also present special challenges in the event of a wildfire. I...
There's nothing like a good pre-game meal, and that's exactly what the Fallbrook High School FFA serves up before every Warriors home football game. For just $10, fans are treated to a dinner featuring wonderfully-smoked tri-tip, tasty ranch style beans, green salad with choice of dressing, a roll with butter, and refreshing lemonade or water. When the evenings get cooler later in the season, coffee will also be offered. The barbecue dinner is served from 5 to 6:30 p.m. at the...
FALLBROOK – Boy Scout Troop 755, chartered by SonRise Christian Fellowship, invites boys between the ages of 11 and 17 to discover the fun and fellowship of scouting during its open house Saturday, Sept. 10. The event will be held from noon to 2 p.m. in Rainbow, and those bridging cub scouts are invited to the meet the scouts of troop 755. For the location, contact Ingo at (714) 319-0408. Space is limited and future scouts must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. The open house will provide the opportunity to learn all a...
FALLBROOK – On Sept. 10, the Daughters of Norway Hulda Garborg Lodge #49 will be entertained by Bob Fisher, husband of member Astrid Fisher, who will demonstrate the art of Wood Carving. He has studied and taken many classes in the art and has enjoyed the hobby for 30 years. He will also bring some of his work to display. Participants will be provided soap with which they can practice carving for themselves. The cultural program starts at 11 a.m. All women of Scandinavian heritage are welcome to attend the Daughters of N... Full story
FALLBROOK – The Fallbrook Art Association (FAA) announces the call for entries for the open judged art show, Oct. 4-29 at the Brandon Gallery. FAA membership is not required to enter. Limit of two entries per person, original work created within the last three years and not previously shown in a FAA show. The judge will be Stan Goudey, an instructor at the Athenaeum in La Jolla and an established landscape, wildlife, and urban painter. He works in oil as well as water media, and his work has been shown and in collections, a... Full story
FALLBROOK – The summer hiatus is over and the Fallbrook Republican Women Federated will resume meeting on the second Friday of the month, from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the Pala Mesa Resort. On Sept. 9, Lynn Ann Reagan, president of the San Diego County Republican Women Federated, will present her topic "The History of Women in our Government from the Revolution to the Present." Guests are welcome to attend and everyone is asked to RSVP by Monday, Sept. 5 to FallbrookRWF@gmail. The cost is $25 for the brunch and program. Pala M...
VISTA – The Palomar Handweavers and Spinners Guild is meeting on Monday, Sept. 12 at the Weavers Barn, Antique Gas and Steam Engine Museum, 2040 N. Santa Fe Ave., Vista. The program will be "Creating Without Pain: Ergonomics For Fiber Artists" presented by Rebecca Mezoff. Guests and visitors are welcome to come at 9:30 a.m. to socialize and bring a refreshment to share, if they would like to before the meeting begins at 10 a.m. Highlights include Show and Share, opportunity tickets for a drawing, Guild Mystery Yarn C... Full story
FALLBROOK – The Fallbrook Senior Center invites grandparents to bring their grandkids, or pictures of them, to its Inaugural Grandparents Day Celebration and Ice Cream Social on Friday, Sept. 9 from 2:30 to 4 p.m., 399 Heald Lane. There will be raffle prizes, entertainment by the Fallbrook Senior Center Ukulele Group, and free ice cream. Arrangements for transportation may be made by calling (760) 728-4498.... Full story
FALLBROOK – On Monday afternoons at 1 p.m., beginning Sept. 12, the updated series of Grief Share begins at SonRise Christian Fellowship, 463 S. Stage Coach Lane. Grief Share at SonRise is a small and loving group open to everyone who is grieving the loss of a loved one. The afternoons are designed to create an intimate atmosphere and foster supportive relationships. For more information, call the church office, (760) 728-5804.... Full story
FALLBROOK – The Fallbrook Democratic Club will hold their next meeting on Thursday, Sept. 1. Meet and greet/ social time begins at 6:30 p.m.; meeting begins at 7 p.m. It will be held at the Hilltop Center, 331 E. Elder; admission is free and all are welcome to attend. They are very excited to have Patrick Malloy as their featured speaker, Democratic candidate for Congress. Malloy is running for office in the 50th Congressional district, East San Diego County, which includes F... Full story
FALLBROOK – The next Fallbrook Women’s Connection brunch is scheduled for Friday, Sept. 16, from 10 a.m. until noon at the Grand Tradition Estate and Gardens. Linda Mandrayer, founder of White Rainbow Project, will discuss how her organization is empowering widows and at-risk women in India by sharing love, hope, and job skills for those in need. All are invited to join the ladies for an exciting fashion show, sponsored by White Rainbow Project, in which Camp Pendleton mil...
I would like to give a shout out to Ezekiel Maldonado and the road crew at the Bonsall Road Station for their efforts in keeping our roads clean, drains cleared, brush cut back, and pot holes filled. Your efforts have not gone unnoticed by me. Thank You for all the hard work. Jan Scott... Full story
The nightmare of possibly having a cell phone tower practically in our front yard has finally come to an end! The application for the cell phone tower which was planned for installation on our neighbor's property in the Winterwarm/Jackson neighborhood has been withdrawn by Verizon according to Morgan Norville, County Project Planner. We want to thank our wonderful neighbors and friends for their support and help. We also want to thank Jim Russell, chairman of the Fallbrook Community Planning Group, and Roy Moosa, chairman of... Full story
The Bonsall Unified School District (BUSD) approved an agreement with Accretive Investments for Accretive to build a K-8 elementary school on the Lilac Hills Ranch property should the initiative authorizing Lilac Hills Ranch pass in the November election. One 4-0 BUSD board vote, with Timothy Coen absent, was taken during closed session due to the real property negotiation aspect and approved the acquisition of a 12.5-acre parcel within Lilac Hills Ranch. A second 4-0 board vote with Coen absent approved the school... Full story
Natalie Weber Writer/Intern Girls' volleyball season is back in session. The Lady Warriors launched into this season with their first home game on Tuesday, Aug. 23, complete with a roaring Noize Boyz section. The presence of all the Fallbrook supporters truly bolstered the team's confidence, which transferred into their play. Though the first game did not go the way the team had hoped it would, the 2016 season looks bright for Fallbrook Volleyball. The girls lost to Murrieta... Full story
FALLBROOK – The San Diego Blood Bank will accept blood donations at Fallbrook High School on Friday, Sept. 2, from 7:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The drive will be held at 2400 S. Stage Coach Lane in the Barn (the old gym). The San Diego Blood Bank is experiencing a shortage of donations, due in part to the Zika virus travel deferral, which asks donors who’ve traveled to Mexico, the Caribbean, Central or South America to wait 28 days after returning to the US to begin donating again. All blood types are needed. Current inv... Full story
