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 – A free carnival for the community was held recently at CrossWay Community Church which catered to all ages with games, music, food and a puppet show. It was organized by PS27 Events and hosted by CrossWay Community Church. Dozens of volunteers worked game booths, contributed and served hotdogs, nachos, drinks, and popcorn.... Full story
FALLBROOK – North County Fire invites everyone to its open house, Saturday, Oct. 15, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Station 1, 315 E. Ivy St. Visitors will be able to get up close to fire engines and ambulances, take pictures with Smokey Bear, watch a car extraction demonstration at 11:30, get information on fire safety and wildfire preparedness. There will also be helicopter landings at 10 a.m. and 12 p.m. They will also meet local organizations and learn about their services. A food fundraiser will be held by local fire e... Full story
FALLBROOK – The Fallbrook Chamber of Commerce will once again host the annual Harvest Faire Sunday, Oct. 23, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Main Avenue in historic downtown Fallbrook. This faire will include local artisan craft vendors, as well as a beer and wine garden, pony rides, pie baking contest, pumpkin and costume contests, live music, local foods, fall-themed treats, nonprofits with crafts for kids and more. Also on display will be an abundance of locally handcrafted s... Full story
OCEANSIDE – One of the largest regional cultural events returns to MiraCosta College Oct. 15 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The free Latino Book & Family Festival will feature over 100 exhibitors organized in villages: Authors, Children, Education, Food, and Health. A unique opportunity at the festival will be the presence of 40 award-winning authors in all genres written by or about Latinos. Entertainment, a children’s stage, bilingual activities, workshops, food, book giveaways, and ample free parking assure a fun time for all... Full story
FALLBROOK – It was standing-room only at last week's Fallbrook Historical Society annual awards ceremony, during which time two members and a local business were honored for their outstanding contributions to the community. The event took place at the historic Reche Schoolhouse near Live Oak Park. FHS founder and second-generation Fallbrook resident Lorena Harris was bestowed top honors as Pioneer of the Year. "Lorena's entire life is a legacy of contributions to our c...
Rick Monroe Special to the Village News The first monthly recognition of Student of the Month from the public high schools in Fallbrook was held Thursday, Oct. 6, with four students selected – Jose Velasquez from Ivy High School, and Liberty Benitez, Ashley Schlumpberger and Anthony Thomas from Fallbrook High School. The students in the Fallbrook Union High School District were honored at a breakfast hosted by North Coast Church. Teachers from the schools in the district n...
Despite some hysterical negative public reaction to the recent Supreme Court decision regarding abortion, that court did not stop legal abortions in California. The court said that, according to the United States Constitution, the states are the proper place for this issue to be decided. California law still allows abortion for about the first six months of pregnancy. The current limit on abortions comes with the law that says if the child would be able to live on its own with medical help, being “viable,” that abortion wou... Full story
I am writing today to express my concern over the invasion of division in our community representation. Like the rest of the nation, it appears to have become partisan which never occurred during my tenure of eight years as a planning group member. There was a hint of it with the newly elected on the planning group of 2020. I passed it off due to lack of knowledge of the purpose of the planning group. There are 15 elected members in this group. Often seats are filled with no contest, only 15 running. That has always been OK;... Full story
Jefferson warned us about the encroachment of our civil liberties by Federalist zealots who favored federal rights over individual and states' rights. This extraordinary American visionary and author of the Declaration of Independence predicted nearly 250 years ago that, left to their own devices, the Federalists would move heaven and earth to satisfy their factious inclinations, personal ambitions, and affinity for advancing the bureaucratic state. Jefferson believed self-governance emanates from the consent of the people,... Full story
The Bonsall Education Foundation would like to extend its heartfelt appreciation to Questers International, Live Oak Chapter, an organization whose mission is to support the preservation and restoration of historic landmarks. The press release from last week’s Village News detailed all of the beautiful finds they purchased for the Bonsall Schoolhouse. Special thanks to Irene Althaus for her extensive research, communication and arrangements of all items, plus her personal donations of a dictionary stand, chair and dictionary;... Full story
EL CAJON – Governor Gavin Newsom, Senator Brian W. Jones (R-Santee), and several other legislators held a bill signing ceremony in San Francisco on the morning of Sept. 28 to announce the enactment of several housing and homelessness-related measures. Senate Bill 1421, authored by Jones, adds a person with developmental disabilities who has experienced homelessness to the California Interagency Council on Homelessness advisory committee. The CAL ICH mission is to identify resources, benefits, and services to prevent and w... Full story
Supervisor Jim Desmond 5th District Living in San Diego County, the threat of fires is constant, that is why I have made fire safety one of my top priorities during my time on the Board of Supervisors. We’ve initiated efforts to come up with a pre-fire strategy and evacuation routes. I’ve led the effort to increase roadside vegetation management, especially along major evacuation corridors. Plus, earlier this year, we were able to acquire a twin-engine helicopter, which is able to fight fires at night. At last week’s Board... Full story
Assemblymember Marie Waldron 75th District As a trained Project Wildlife Native Songbird Rehabilitator, my experience raising orphaned and injured songbirds and returning them to the wild has guided me in legislation I introduce and support. I’m happy to report that most of that legislation has been signed into law. The “Beagle Freedom Bill,” which I co-authored, requires research institutions that use dogs or cats to offer those animals for adoption. I also co-authored legislation that indemnifies good Samaritans who break... Full story
As most of you know, Chris and I have retired and are now living in Tennessee. We still care about our sweet town of Fallbrook, so wanted to pass this along to you. Eileen Delaney is the current chair of the Fallbrook Planning Group. She has lived in Fallbrook for over 30 years. She has been elected to the planning group for approximately 20 years. She is an involved and passionate member of our town. She is running this year. I urge you to vote for her. She is involved in many other committees that impact Fallbrook. She... Full story
Mr. Terrell, in your recent letter to the Fallbrook Village News, you wrote, “A fetus is not a person, any more than a chicken egg is a chicken…” You continued on to state “...abortion is not muder.” I was appalled that you are unaware of basic scientific facts. Female homo sapiens have, within their bodies, eggs that are eliminated monthly unless the egg is fertilized. Once fertilized, life begins inside the egg. A new human being has been created. A chicken egg, unless fertilized, will never be a chicken. Most people le... Full story
PALA – The Pala Fire Department is holding its 15thm 16th and 17th Annual Fire Prevention Open House, Saturday, Oct. 29, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 34884 Lilac Ext. Road, Pala. Visitors can spend the day with local firefighters. There is something for all ages to enjoy, including food. fire safety booths, fire station tours, fire truck demonstrations and much more. For more information, call 760-742-1632 Submitted by the Pala Fire Department....
Rick Monroe Special to the Village News As local voters begin receiving their ballots in the mail – with instructions of when and where to vote – this year there is a new option. Voters for the Nov. 8 statewide General Election can take their completed ballots to un-manned voter boxes in some 141 locations in the county, including three in this area: • The Fallbrook Branch Library, 124 S. Mission Road, open Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Tuesd...
FALLBROOK – The Fallbrook Vintage Car Club made three recent donations to the Foundation for Senior Care, the PTSA organization at Frazier Elementary School and Fallbrook High School PTSA. The Fallbrook Vintage Car Club uses proceeds from its annual car show to support local groups and programs such as schools, senior community outreach programs, sports programs, military families, and other worthy local causes that work to keep our community thriving. FVCC also has a s...
FALLBROOK – On Sept. 24, Fallbrook Art Association opened its Gallery doors to the community for the fundraiser reception in support of the millions of refugees displaced by the war in Ukraine. It was a fantastic show of support with music, food and sunflower paintings, 65 in fact, donated by community members. Several were sold that day and many more will be available to buy at the Gallery through Oct 17. Monetary donations will be accepted and tee shirts in support of t...
FALLBROOK – Notices explaining maximum potential rate increases for the Fallbrook Public Utility District began appearing in Fallbrook mailboxes in early October. The notices explain, in detail, the cost of providing water and sewer service to customers. They take into account any potential rate changes for the next five years, identifying a maximum, not-to-exceed dollar amount. Sending the notices is a requirement of Proposition 218, which was passed by California voters in 1996. Prop. 218 mandates that water and sewer r... Full story
Rick Monroe Special to the Village News Two new board members of the Fallbrook Union High School District will be decided by voters in their geographic area in the Nov. 8 election. There are no incumbents seeking re-election. In Area 1, Courtney Hilborn, a parent, and Jim Dooley, a retired engineer, are seeking to represent the district. Area 3 candidates are Paul Christiansen, a fire department captain, and Karen Weisberger, a retired science teacher. Jennifer Sexton, parent, announced last week that she is dropping out of...
FALLBROOK – Fallbrook Arts hosted “Art Under the Stars,” Saturday, Oct. 1. The sold-out event was held outdoors in the yard of the Fallbrook School of the Arts at 310 E. Alvarado St. The evening under the stars included a delicious dinner with champagne and wine. The highlight of the evening was the silent auction of 60 small original artworks by renowned watercolor artists. Larger works by local artists Charles Rouse and Carolyn Reynolds were also auctioned. Vocalist Kari Kirkland from Palm Springs entertained the group thro...
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Rick Monroe Special to the Village News The Fallbrook Regional Health District Board of Directors has three seats up for election on Nov. 8 that will be decided by voters living in their geographic zones. Each area has an incumbent (one appointed) facing a single challenger. In Zone 1, incumbent Jennifer Jeffries is challenged by Sydney Lay. In Zone 3, appointed incumbent William Leach faces Margie Mosavi. In Zone 5, director Howard Salmon is opposed by Terry Brown. Each of the six candidates responded to a questionnaire...
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