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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Rick Monroe Special to the Village News Next fall, Fallbrook High School will shift from having two semesters a year to a trimester system, trustees of the Fallbrook Union High School District were told at their Oct. 24 meeting. Emily Toone, director of curriculum, made a presentation to the board. She said the change was initiated by staff and that a poll of staff teachers and administrators showed a majority supported the change. In the current two-semester format, students take six courses a day, earning 5 units per... Full story
On election night, we all want to know the results right away, but counting ballots takes time. Here are some reasons why: Over 1.9 million registered voters. Every active registered voter received a ballot in the mail. Mail ballots can be counted if postmarked on or before Election Day and received up to 7 days after. Those not registered can conditionally register and vote provisionally up until Election Day. The first set of unofficial election night results came in shortly... Full story
UPDATE: Isaiah was found and is back at home safe as of Friday afternoon at about 4:30 pm, according to Lt. Roller with the San Diego County Sheriff's department. SDSD ASTREA helicopter searching for 12-year-old Fallbrook boy In the afternoon of Friday, 11/10/22, the ASTREA helicopter is announcing that the Sheriff's department is looking for a 12-year-old white male named Isaiah. He is 5'2" tall, 100 lbs, blonde hair, blue eyes and wearing a white t-shirt and blue jeans. He was last seen in the area of Tierra Roja Dr. in... Full story
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FALLBROOK – What comes to mind if you awaken at midnight? What happens when your sense of reality may be altered? Do you think of other worldly things, people you know or don’t, shadows that don’t quite sharpen? The featured artists at the upcoming art show at the Fallbrook Library, from Nov. 14 to Jan. 6, use paint or sculpture in their “Midnight Visions.” See their out-of-the-ordinary language of dreams. Susan Osborn, curator for this show, is a native Californian and creates in her studio in Bonita. She currently...
FALLBROOK – The Fallbrook Art Association welcomes artist Terry Chacon to their general meeting Saturday, Nov. 19, for a painting demonstration and workshop. Chacon is from Redlands and is an international award-winning artist. His artwork is in private collections in over 20 countries. She continues to sculpt in ceramic and bronze, designs jewelry in precious metal and paints commission pet portraits in her studio. Using her skills as an outdoor painter and studying the landscape on location, Chacon created many dog show sce...
FALLBROOK – The local P.E.O. Santa Margarita Reciprocity Bureau held a Harvest Hoedown Social hosted by Chapter UH on Saturday, Oct. 22. The social was held at Christ the King Lutheran Church and had a Western theme. Entertainment was provided by Allen Sargent and Friends and a delicious lunch of bar-b-que chicken, cowboy beans, cole slaw and dessert was served. There were 48 in attendance. Several P.E.O. chapters also brought items to sell and raffle off to raise funds to f...
LA MIRADA – Noah Bedard of Fallbrook was named to Biola University’s dean’s list for academic excellence. Bedard, a political science major, was one of approximately 1,600 students who were named to the dean’s list in spring 2022. Biola University students are placed on the dean’s list to honor those with a GPA of 3.6 or higher while enrolled in 12 or more credits and whose cumulative GPA is at least 3.2. “Inclusion in Biola University’s dean’s list is reserved for students who demonstrate exceptional performance in...
FALLBROOK – While 11th grade students at Fallbrook High School participated in the National PSAT Testing Day, Oct. 12, ninth, 10th and 12th grade students were able to attend a Career Speaker Panel and a Career Fair with representatives from 16 schools and businesses. College booths included those of Palomar College, Grand Canyon University, the Fashion Institute of Design 7 merchandising, Mira Costa Technology Career Institute, San Joaquin Valley College and Laguna College of Art & Design. Technical or trade careers were r...
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FALLBROOK – As Fallbrook Pop Warner season is coming to an end, the boys and girls represented their town in two different big competitions. All the cheer squads competed in the region's Cheer Competition on Oct. 9. Fallbrook hosted the annual Flag Fest which included 29 flag football teams on Oct. 21. The Fallbrook kids won second place. Submitted by Fallbrook Pop Warner....
FALLBROOK – Fallbrook Senior Softball is welcoming new players who are 50+ years of age. Games are played at Ingold Sports Park Mondays thru Thursdays at 4 p.m. with warm ups beginning at 3:30 p.m. Each team is scheduled to play two games per week. The league is currently in its last season before going on winter hiatus in December; however, it will place any new players who are interested in joining the league. Potential players must show for a screening so that proper t...
Joe Naiman Village News Reporter The Oct. 27 Vallecitos Soccer Tournament with seven small K-8 elementary schools and middle schools in Northern San Diego County and Southern Riverside County was played in Rainbow, and the Vallecitos Elementary School girls won the tournament by defeating Pauma Elementary School in the final while Borrego Springs Middle School defeated Vallecitos in the boys final. "They played well," said Vallecitos girls coach Kristin Dignan. This is Dignan'...
Joe Naiman Village News Reporter A 6-4 record in Valley League matches placed Fallbrook High School’s girls tennis team third in the final six-team standings, and the Warriors had an overall record of 11-5 during the regular season. “I enjoyed it. We had a good season with good kids, good attitudes,” Fallbrook coach Bill Lenaway said. The Warriors’ 2022 season began with three home victories; an 11-7 triumph Aug. 23, against Oceanside High School; a 17-1 win Aug. 25, over Orange Glen High School, and a 15-3 match Aug. 30...
CAPTION - Employees fired by Kaiser are asked to stand during a meeting Nov. 2 at Four Twelve Church in Murrieta. Village News/Rick Monroe photo Rick Monroe Special to the Village News A press conference in Murrieta on Nov. 2 was more like a revival or praise meeting, with former employees of Kaiser Permanente – fired because they would not take the Covid-19 vaccine – rejoicing and thanking God. There was very little press presence in the full sanctuary. Most of the cro...
Rebecca Gramuglia Special to the Village News Rising interest rates can be daunting, especially when it comes to maintaining your credit score. National Get Smart About Credit Day was Oct. 20, so it’s time to build – and maintain – responsible credit habits. Here are three credit-savvy tips. 1. Pay on time. Payment history is the largest factor in your credit score, making up 35% of the total – according to FICO. Missed payments can last up to seven years on your credit report, so you’ll want to make sure you’re paying your...
Working at The Coal Bunker Restaurant is Josh's first job out of high school. He's been working there at the corner of East Elder and Main for seven months. Not only is he a server for the restaurant, he also cleans up the restrooms after spirits have been unrolling the toilet paper onto the floor. The Coal Bunker has a history of a visiting female ghost which customers have claimed to see while they were dining there. Village News/David Landry photo... Full story
Joe Naiman Village News Reporter The Circle K on East Mission Road currently has a Type 20 liquor license which allows the sale of beer and wine for off-sale consumption. Circle K would like to convert that to a Type 21 license which would also allow for the sale of spirits, and the Fallbrook Community Planning Group is supportive with conditions. The planning group voted 14-0 Monday, Oct. 17, with Anna Strahan absent, to recommend approval of the liquor license conversion with the condition that a rear fence be erected....
Joe Naiman Village News Reporter San Diego County’s zoning administrator approved a modification to the minor use permit for a wireless communications facility at Pankey Farm. The Thursday, Oct. 20, decision by Zoning Administrator Connor McGee allows Crown Castle to revise, operate and maintain an existing wireless facility in the 4800 block of Highway 76. The permit is for a period of 10 years and expires Oct. 20, 2032, although it could subsequently be extended by a modification. The 62.47-acre property has Specific P...
Megan Johnson McCullough Special to the Village News Gastroesophageal reflux disease is that irritating acid that can build in the stomach and esophagus. Many people experience it from time to time, but chronic heartburn, chest pain, difficulty swallowing, feeling like there is a lump in the throat and even regurgitation can become a persistent hindrance to life. They can have a lingering cough and sleep disruptions. So what causes it to occur in those unlucky individuals? Whe...
SAN DIEGO – Coronavirus, influenza and respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV, a common respiratory virus, are all expected to peak at the same time in the fall. It has hospitals on high alert and germ experts ready to help combat the illnesses in local offices and schools. Why will the flu be worse this year? Over the past two years, people’s behaviors shifted amid the COVID-19 pandemic. More folks stayed home, wore masks, lessened travel and minimized human contact. These actions helped stifle the flu, which typically hos...
SAN DIEGO – Improving early diagnosis for people who are at increased risk for developing lung cancer, Scripps MD Anderson Cancer Center launched a comprehensive, multidisciplinary lung cancer screening program for residents across San Diego County. The new program is open to people who meet current guidelines for annual lung cancer screening. The U.S. The Preventive Services Task Force recently broadened its guidance to include adults starting at age 50 who have a 20 pack-year smoking history and either currently smoke or h...
TEMECULA – The Da Vinci Xi Robotic Surgical System is the latest in technology for versatility and flexibility and is now available at Temecula Valley Hospital. The system allows surgeons to perform complex minimally invasive surgical procedures with precision and accuracy. The advanced robotic platform is designed to expand the surgeon's capabilities and offer an option to open surgery. It provides multi-quadrant access and is used for a variety of complex procedures. "We a...
Chuck Westerheide County of San Diego Communications Office Nani's smile is lovely and her story uniquely positioned to illustrate the importance of organizations like One Safe Place, a safe haven set up by the District Attorney's Office to provide hope and services to help victims of domestic violence, child abuse, elder abuse, human trafficking and violent loss in San Diego's North County. Nani lived on the streets of Escondido for more than five years. She and her...
Oct. 31 1000 blk S. Main Ave. Simple battery 2400 blk S. Stage Coach Ln. Misc. incidents 4700 blk Via Cera Vehicle burglary 5300 blk Avenida De Los Pinos Found property 1500 blk Paulann Ct. 5150 - Mental Disorder - 72 hr. Observation 5300 blk Avenida De Los Pinos Petty theft - Motor vehicle parts 5200 blk Fifth St. Child abuse 500 blk Sancado Ter. Simple battery Nov. 1 900 blk Tomorro Ln. Contempt of court - Disobey court order 600 blk Alturas Rd. 5150 - Mental Disorder - 72 hr. Observation 300 blk E. Alvarado St. Found... Full story
