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
Sorted by date Results 26 - 44 of 44
CAMP PENDLETON - Firefighters today continued battling a brush fire that has spread across thousands of open acres at Camp Pendleton, sending a pall of brown smoke over the northern reaches of the San Diego area and into southern Orange County. The blaze, which erupted Tuesday toward the northern end of the military installation, had blackened about 4,000 acres as of late Thursday afternoon but was posing no structural threats, according to base public-affairs personnel. By then, crews had the sprawling burn area roughly 20%... Full story
FALLBROOK – The latest art exhibition, “Winging It: Birds in Art,” in the Fallbrook Library took flight Monday, Nov. 6, and will stay until Friday, Jan. 5, 2024. Bird lovers will enjoy seeing the interpretations from 10 locally gifted artists who all agree fine feathered friends are a perfect subject to capture in painting, photography and sculpture. Friends of the Fallbrook Library displays the beauty and diversity of birds with 38 paintings in the Community Room and hallway as well as with sculpture on the Reading Patio...
BONSALL – Bonsall High School hosted its second annual car show Saturday, Oct. 7, to raise money for the school's college and career center. Longtime Bonsall Unified School District employee Crystal Dence, who founded the event, organized the car show in cooperation with the Bonsall Education Foundation. This year, the car show had over 60 registered cars featuring everything from muscle cars to rare and antique automobiles. In addition to the car show and contests, s...
BONSALL – Bonsall Unified School District hosted its second annual Bonsall Forward Initiative awards at Bonsall Elementary School Wednesday, Oct. 25. The school's multipurpose room was transformed into a gala which awarded students from sixth to 12th grades with scholarships. The brainchild of BUSD's Superintendent Joseph Clevenger, the Bonsall Forward Initiative launched last year at the San Diego County Board of Education's "Supe-Tank." Currently in its third year, the "...
Photos courtesy Leticia Maldonado-Stamos and Ricardo Favela Leticia Maldonado-Stamos Special to the Village News On Sunday, October 29th, the Fallbrook Masonic Cemetery, along with community partners including VOCES de Fallbrook, Groupe Car Club, and Brooklife Car Club, invited the community to come to the cemetery to welcome the Day of the Dead by making an offering at the community altar or preparing the gravesite of their loved ones. Dia de Muertos (Day of the Dead) is traditionally observed throughout Mexico, Guatemala,...
Longtime Fallbrook resident, Joellen Maddock, celebrated her 100th birthday with her family Sunday, Oct. 8. Born in Monrovia, Jo graduated from Monrovia, Arcadia and Duarte schools and attended Occidental College before marrying her husband John "Jack" Maddock in 1943. After moving to the Fallbrook area in 1946, the Maddocks settled in Stewart Canyon and began growing lemons and avocados. Jo worked alongside her husband as he expanded his groves to open a citrus and avocado nu... Full story
The Fallbrook Fire Safe Council is sponsoring another free “Chipping Day” event Saturday, Nov. 11, from 7:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Welburn Gourd Farm, 40635 De Luz Road, in Fallbrook. The event is open to all residents in the Fallbrook, Bonsal, Rainbow and De Luz communities. Material that will be accepted for chipping include branches, less than six inches in diameter, trimmed brush, palm branches and other cut vegetation. Brush must be free of mud, rocks and other debris. No tree stumps will be accepted. No com... Full story
Village News Staff The Fallbrook Food Pantry held their annual fundraiser last Saturday night, which was a masquerade gala, and raised over $130,000, according to CEO Shae Gawlak. Gawlak said, “The evening was spectacular! Everyone really got really into the masquerade theme and dressed to the nines!! About 180 people attended. Food Pantry President Catherine Sousa said, “What a fun, fun time we had!! So many generous people who support the Food Pantry attended and enjoyed the Masquerade theme and Gala atmosphere. As alw... Full story
Village News/David A. Landry photo...
Village News/Shane Gibson photo...
BONSALL – Bonsall Unified School District announced the scholarship winners from its second annual Bonsall Forward Initiative awards at Bonsall Elementary School Wednesday, Oct. 25. The scholarship winners included Aaron Arellano, Danika Scott, Leo Vargas, Gabriel Tamimi, Beau Gartner, Sophia Heczko, Griselda Zacarias, Krislynn Night, Ty Donovan, Katie Allen, Sawyer Phillips, Kano Moody, Diego Ochoa, Gabrielle Clift-Crudo, Emmette Srinalack and Kaylee Pepper. The school’s multipurpose room was transformed into an elegant ven...
FALLBROOK – The Fallbrook Women’s Connection will present a Winter Fashion show and brunch in the ballroom of the Beverly Mansion at the Grand Tradition Estate and Gardens, Friday, Nov. 17, from 10 a.m. to noon. The doors will open at 9:15 a.m. for shopping. Regional manager Susan Heppner will serve as master of ceremonies for the fashion show, featuring clothes, handbags, hats, shoes and accessories from the Discovery Shop in Temecula, an upscale thrift store. Five local ladies will model three different outfits. Pro...
Village News/Courtesy photo...
Among the many differences between young girls and young boys is what they daydream about becoming when they grow up. By-and-large young girls dream of becoming a princess when they grow up. The Disney song "Someday My Prince Will Come" runs through their minds as they hope that they will someday live happily ever after with him. Young boys have quite different dreams. Most dream of someday becoming an action hero who rescues the princess. It is just one of the many difference... Full story
Village News / Courtesy photos...
Joe Naiman Village News Reporter Fallbrook High School’s girls volleyball team finished third in the final Palomar League standings. The Warriors had a 6-4 record during league play. Mount Carmel High School also had a 6-4 league record, but Fallbrook defeated Mount Carmel twice while also defeating Ramona and Escondido high schools two times apiece. Mission Vista and Vista high schools both had 8-2 records and split their league matches against each other, and both of those teams also split their matches with Mount Carmel w...
FALLBROOK – Fallbrook Newcomers, a community organization dedicated to welcoming and fostering friendship among Fallbrook residents, recently held its annual fall chili cook off and dinner party hosted by Newcomers Events Director Candice Kelly. The popular Newcomers themed dinner parties are a great way to make new friends while enjoying a delicious meal in a relaxing environment. The annual fall party took place Saturday, Oct. 7, at the home of Sandy and Wade Mayo and i...
FALLBROOK – Helen McHargue and Nancy Havier, board members of the Friends of the Fallbrook Library, received a blanket donation by the Fallbrook Blanket Project. As one of 40 items in a silent auction, the Fallbrook Library will host its first annual fundraiser, Advancing Children's Literacy, Sunday, Nov. 12, from 1-5 p.m. The fundraiser will help support FOFL programs, as well as purchasing books, DVDs and e-books. In 2024, the FOFL said it plans to provide books in the B...
