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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1/15 2300 Trails End Grand theft 10/16 300 E. College St. Grand theft from building 10/20 3900 Reche Rd. Obtain money/etc. by false pretenses - $950 or less 10/21 Summit Ave. @ W. Elder St. Threaten crime with intent to terrorize 500 Ammunition Rd. Vandalism, $400 or less damage 400 E. College St. Mental disorder – 72 hour observation 5700 Kensington Pl. Dependent child protection custody 5700 Kensington Pl. Mental disorder – 72 hour observation 100 Orvil Way Mental disorder – 72 hour observation 500...
Tantalizing scents have been drifting down Alvarado Street for nearly 30 years now, scents that will lead you straight to a Mexican restaurant on the corner of Alvarado and Vine called La Caseta. The structure was built in 1919 and has been a restaurant since 1983. However, Delos Eyer, the congenial proprietor of this Fallbrook landmark, has owned the establishment since 1991. Delos graduated from Fallbrook High in 1980 and then attended chef school in San Diego. Now he works...
The Fallbrook Public Utility District will be purchasing equipment which will improve the ability to determine runoff into Lake Skinner to which FPUD is entitled. A 4-0 FPUD board vote Oct. 22, with Archie McPhee not present due to illness, approved the purchase of six American Sigma 950AVB systems from Ponton Industries of Yorba Linda for $42,360.17. The system includes flow meters with rain gauges, cables, and accessories. “It’s to better quantify the amount of water that’s running into Lake Skinner for which we have water... Full story
CALIFORNIA – In an effort to leave the unemployment line behind them, many men and women have decided they would relocate for jobs if the opportunities presented themselves. According to the Atlas Van Lines 2012 Corporate Relocation Survey, 52 percent of all relocations in 2011 were new hires. That’s not only reflective of people’s willingness to move for new opportunities, but also companies’ willingness to help new hires make smooth transitions. Whereas many compa...
BALDWIN CITY, KANS. – Margaret Dupes graduated magna cum laude from Baker University, in Baldwin City, Kansas in May with a degree in education. Dupes received numerous awards for her collegiate soccer play at the university including: NAIA Scholar Athlete, NAIA Honorable Mention to All-American Team, NAIA All Tournament Team, NSCAA 2nd Team All American, and Heart of America Conference (HAC) First Team All Conference, and HAC Defensive Player of the Year, 2012. Dupes...
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FALLBROOK – Potter Jr. High School principal Leonard Rodriquez presented the school’s student of the month to the Rotary Club of Fallbrook at a recent weekly luncheon meeting. Samantha Chavez was recognized for “being ready, being respectful, and being responsible.” An eighth grade student, Samantha was also praised for “being a dedicated student who always does her best.” “[Samantha] makes the extra effort to turn in work when absent, even when due to illness and... Full story
FALLBROOK – Ms. Kinsman’s transitional kindergarten class at William H. Frazier kicked off fall with a project to make them smile. The students used the new vocabulary words they had learned that week (first, next, and last) to follow directions and build a yummy snack. Since “m” was the letter of the week, the students sequenced the steps needed to build apple mouths with marshmallow teeth! Putting their fine motor skills to work, they all had a wonderful time using...
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FALLBROOK – The cost of college continues to increase at a faster rate than general inflation, and many families experience sticker shock when they see the cost of one year of college. For example, the cost to a freshman living on campus at San Diego State University is over $26,000 for that first year of college. Likewise, University of San Diego shows over $51,000 for the same student. But families can find ways to lower their out-of-pocket expenses by planning properly, and by obtaining the maximum amount of... Full story
FALLBROOK - Former students of Fallbrook High School gathered in the misty weather October 21 for another “Picnic in the Park”. Celebrating 50 years since graduation, the class of 1962 enjoyed its 50th class reunion, and members of the group called Fallbrook Alumni represented classes from as far back as 1936. Approximately 100 people gathered at Live Oak Park to reminisce with friends, telling stories of their days at FHS that kept everyone entertained. The “Forever Warri...
FALLBROOK – Lula Hedrick, long time Fallbrookian, just celebrated her 102nd birthday on Oct. 22. Born in 1910, she and her husband moved to Fallbrook in 1936. Fallbrook’s Main St. was a dirt road, the train still came through town and women had their babies at home. Mrs. Hedrick knows this all too well as her first born son was born at home. She is spry and happy. She has a lot of family in Fallbrook who celebrated her birthday on Oct. 21. Senior care advocates Shaun L...
FALLBROOK – Three World War II veterans residing in Fallbrook were selected for a recent ‘Honors Flight’ trip to Washington DC. Brad Bennett, Don Foulkes, and Andrew Genninger made the trip Oct. 5 through 7. Bennett, a career Navy officer, served in the Pacific Theater. Foulkes served in the 15th Air Force as a bombardier on a B-24. Foulkes was shot down on his 28th mission and spent seven months as a prisoner of war. Genninger, a Marine Corps veteran, served 444 day... Full story
Village News affiliates Christine Rinaldi, Nathalie Taylor, and Rick Griffin were presented with a total of five awards by the San Diego Press Club at its 39th annual Excellence in Journalism awards event held Oct. 23 at the San Diego Hall of Champions. The number of entries received by the San Diego Press Club this year was the third largest of club affiliates nationwide. Rinaldi won a second place award in Still Photography and a third place in Photo Essay. Her award in...
FALLBROOK - The Fallbrook Branch of the American Association of University Women recently presented another of its public outreach programs highlighting two important issues. Myrra Lee, a member of the AAUW San Diego branch, spoke about Proposition 35, Human Trafficking, and her efforts to bring this important provision into law. She presented for view a film entitled “Indoctrinated,” produced by Jim Ellis for the San Diego County Office of Education which depicted the var...
The Rainbow Municipal Water District approved a professional services contract with Tetra Tech to design the replacement of the district’s wastewater outfall facility. The 4-0 board vote Oct. 23, with Jack Griffiths abstaining, approves a contract with Tetra Tech for an amount not to exceed $198,300. Seven firms responded to the district’s request for proposals, and district staff reviewed and ranked the proposals before recommending that Tetra Tech was the most qualified firm. The total design and permitting cost for the...
FALLBROOK – Textile paintings return to the Fallbrook Library, 124 S. Mission Rd., in a new fine art exhibit opening Friday, Nov. 9. Curated by local artist Karen Cunagin, the show features fabric art from fourteen textile masters in the San Diego area: Charlotte Bird, Laura Bisanga, Karen Cunagin, Barbara Friedman, Michaelanne Gephart, Jill LeCroissett, Neida McComb, Gillian Moss, Janice Pennington, Mary Tabar, Ann Turley, Sandy Wasson, Sophia Wong and Valerie Shields. The contemporary art nature of these pieces... Full story
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Chances are we are going to hear a lot more about Darryl J. Kimball in the near future. Kimball, a sergeant with San Diego County Sheriff’s Office – who was posted to the Fallbrook substation in 2010 – just had his first book published last month, but it likely won’t be his last. Although he isn’t in the class of a Joseph Wambaugh just yet, we might soon be seeing more of Kimball and his book on the talk show circuit. Kimball’s book, “Catch The Sky,” is a collec...
The San Diego County Water Authority approved a resolution establishing preliminary informal terms and conditions for the Valley Center Municipal Water District to annex the Meadowood area into the SDCWA. The CWA’s Oct. 25 vote also requests that the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California grant conditional approval for annexation of the 267-acre area into MWD as well as into CWA. “We’re pleased to see this,” said Southwest Strategies chief executive officer Alan Ziegaus, who represented Meadowood at the CWA mee... Full story
The Fallbrook Union Elementary School District (FUESD) is set to open negotiations with the California School Employees Association (CSEA) on Oct. 31 and a second session has been set for late November. “We hope have a rapid resolution,” said Dennis Bixler, assistant superintendent for the school district. According to the documentation provided for a recent district board meeting, the CSEA proposes to: • Negotiate a fair and equitable increase to the current salary schedule • Add language regarding working out... Full story
The Rainbow Municipal Water District board voted 5-0 Oct. 23 to authorize district staff to pay down the existing loan on the North and Northside reservoir projects from its reserve account, while approving a State Revolving Fund loan agreement for the Beck Reservoir/Pala Mesa Tank and Morro Reservoir projects. “That will pay for two of our big reservoir projects,” said Rainbow general manager Dave Seymour. “It was a very good financial decision for the board to accept the loans.” If the state approves the loans for the two... Full story
MORENO VALLEY - The same man is suspected of attempting to lure high school girls into his minivan at separate locations in Moreno Valley today. The victims reported that they were approached between 8:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. According to the Riverside County Sheriff's Department, the first teenager was accosted at Cottonwood Avenue and Rockcrest Drive. The girl said a heavyset black man in his early 40s got out of a white minivan and asked her to spend some time with him, said sheriff's Sgt. Larry Gyll. ''The female student... Full story
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SAN DIEGO - The San Diego Chargers are encouraging fans to carpool and arrive early for today's game against the Kansas City Chiefs at Qualcomm Stadium, where a 5:20 p.m. kickoff will coincide with rush-hour traffic. The stadium parking lot will open five hours before the kickoff for fans with pre-purchased parking permits and four hours early for the general public. The parking lot is expected to be filled and closed ''well before kickoff,'' according to a team official. The Metropolitan Transit System will run an extra...
