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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All the scarecrows that entered the contest were stunning and outstanding this year. The scarecrows and fall displays around Fallbrook businesses and residences were high caliber showing the creative and artistic side of our community. It brought about great community spirit and creates Fallbrook as a destination for tourism for the betterment of businesses. There are very talented ladies amongst the ScareCREW that designed and created unique scarecrows this year. Debbie...
Pre-Kindergarten – 1st Grade 1st Place: "The Pumpkin" – Alexander Morales 2nd Place: "The Scary Pumpkin Patch" – Tristan Everett 3rd Place: "Cortez's Pumpkin Patch" – Isaac Cortez People's Choice: "Pumpkin Hero" – Amaya Berkey 2nd – 4th Grade 1st Place: "Fall Cocoa" – Ophelia Everett 2nd Place: "Pumpkitty" – Hazel Ussher 3rd Place: "The Great Pumpkin" – James Berkey People's Choice: "Got a Lot of Starbucks Lovers" – Zoey Ussher 5th – 8th Grade 1st Place: "Pumpkin Patch" – Tes...
The Vallecitos Elementary School boys and the Vikings girls both placed first at the October 24 Vallecitos Soccer Tournament. "I was very happy that we were able to take both boys and girls. Ecstatic about being able to do it two years in a row," said Vallecitos boys coach Ray Hanbeck. In the 2023 tournament the Vikings boys and Vallecitos girls took first place among six schools in each competition. The teams were divided into two pools; each team played each other team in th...
The iconic monarch butterfly-famed for its vibrant orange and black wings-makes its annual stop along California's Central Coast this month to overwinter. This journey is part of a multi generational migration that spans North America, with monarchs traveling as far as Mexico and Canada. But their numbers have dwindled. Chip Taylor, founding director of Monarch Watch, said monarch butterflies are affected by hot weather. "The modest climates that they have been relying on are...
If you’re a first-time buyer who’s never financed a home before, the process can seem pretty daunting. You might discover a lot of options, which could make you feel overwhelmed as you get started. Fortunately, we can work together (along with your loan officer) to make it less complicated. We’ll be there with you every step of the way. And if you’re not quite ready to purchase a home, you can start preparing with the following tips to help you start the mortgage process on th... Full story
A Cleaner North County, a Fallbrook 501c3 environmental nonprofit, has been here since 2021, making an impact in our community and in the surrounding areas of Fallbrook, Vista, Oceanside, and Bonsall by removing litter and illegal dumping debris. Back in July, 2023, our cumulative weight exceeded 10,000 pounds of litter removed. We are not even at the end of 2024 but as of October, 2024, the cumulative poundage removal has now exceeded 22,800 pounds. Our big project in 2024...
The projected temperature for the first week of November 2024 is near the historical average of mid-70s. If November temperatures turn hot again, Chilli thrips may continue to be a problem. Continue to investigate these pests and treat them if found. They attack new growth, buds, and blooms. Left untreated plants are stressed, often shriveling the end buds, or preventing bud formation. The life cycle of Chilli Thrips is short and includes falling to ground and becoming a grub...
Maven Roofing Company will be repairing the leak on a Sullivan Middle School roof. The Bonsall Unified School District board voted 5-0 October 16 to approve a contract between Maven Roofing Company and the school district for the repairs. The Temecula company will be paid $59,827 for the work. “This is an agreement to provide necessary repairs to our aging facility,” said BUSD superintendent Heather Golly. An inspection determined that several areas of the school have been experiencing leaks which could create sig...
The Fallbrook Women's Connection presents a Fall Fashion show, and back by popular demand, an omelet bar with brunch in the ballroom of the Beverly Mansion at the Grand Tradition Estate and Gardens, Friday, November 15th from 10 am to noon, Doors will open at 9:15 a.m. to allow people to shop. Program: *Regional manager Susan Heppner, will emcee an elegant fashion show featuring clothes, handbags, hats, shoes and accessories from the Discovery Shop in Temecula , an upscale thr...
Improving your soil health organically is a sustainable way to boost your garden's productivity without the use of commercial fertilizers. Here are several tips to help you enhance soil fertility and structure naturally: 1. Add Compost Compost is one of the best organic soil amendments. It adds nutrients, improves soil structure, and enhances water retention. You can create your own compost from kitchen scraps (vegetable peelings, eggshells, coffee grounds), garden waste (leaves, grass clippings), and manure. Compost also int...
"The Halloween Bash turned out to be a fantastic evening, despite the last minute venue change. It was full of fun, excitement, and community spirit! A huge thanks goes to Faro at 127 W. for providing the perfect setting, complete with amazing food. The incredible band kept the crowd dancing all night. Volunteers, including a group of Marines, came together to make the event an overwhelming success and a great foundation for next year's bash!," said Valerie Thruelsen, who spon...
Fallbrook Union Elementary School District (FUESD) is celebrating a significant achievement in its ongoing efforts to reduce chronic absenteeism. With a district-wide decrease of over 9% in chronic absenteeism from the 2022-23 school year, FUESD's rate has dropped to 18.17% for the 2023-24 academic year. This remarkable improvement is part of the district's strategic focus on attendance through its district-wide initiative, "Every Day Matters." The "Every Day Matters"...
Keira Trujillo, the 16-year-old girl who had been missing and was the subject of a CHP Feather Alert, was located safe and taken into custody on Friday, Oct. 25, according to Tony Campbell from AC Investigations. Campbell reported that Trujillo was scheduled to be turned over to her mother, who lives in the Henderson area. Campbell had been assisting the immediate family in the search. "Metro Police conducted a surprise check at the boyfriend's residence, where a family...
After the loss of the first replacement tree planted in the median on North Main Avenue, perhaps due to extreme heat, a second tree planting took place Saturday, October 19th. Current weather conditions, while still warm, are not so extreme. The Save our Forest team did their due diligence in selecting the tree before the planting crew showed up optimistically ready to do it all again. Each venture into planting a tree requires planning beforehand. Especially one of this...
The county’s Planning Commission has recommended approval of an update to the Fallbrook Sub-Area Plan. A 4-0 vote September 20, with Doug Barnhart and Yolanda Calvo absent and one vacant seat, recommended that the San Diego County Board of Supervisors approve the new plan. The recommendation includes that the county supervisors rescind the existing Fallbrook design guidelines and approve the new Fallbrook Design Standards and a Streetscape Plan. The August 2011 update of the county’s general plan included an Env...
SAN DIEGO – Freelance writer Nathalie Taylor, a Reeder Media affiliate since 2003 – 21 years – was honored with two first place awards from the San Diego Press Club on Tuesday, October 22, 2024. The awards were especially significant because the writer only wrote three stories within the judging timeframe. Both stories were published in the Fallbrook Village News. Publisher Julie Reeder said, “Nathalie is such a great asset to the Village News, but also to the towns of Fallbrook and Bonsall. For a small town we have an amaz...
Jean Larsen, Executive Director, Legacy Endowment Community Foundation Time capsules used to be quite a tradition, gathering a historic box of goods and information, intended to communicate with future people, helping them, decades later, reflect on how things change. Such cache boxes were often laid as building cornerstones with future dates to open for anniversary ceremonies, revealing snapshots of the past and societal factors important to people at the time. I reflect on this practice with awe, having been part of...
