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By Maria Matias Teachers and parents joined forces for an event on Oct. 28 to guide 12th graders in building their future. Universities, community emergency services, and a classic lowrider car exhibition contributed to this event. Among the different activities, I first explored the car show and had the opportunity to interview Ms. Verónica Loera, who is part of the Fallbrook Elementary District Migrant Ed Program. Ms. Loera had a 1979 Ford Ranchero model car and she had... Full story
By Cesar Vasquez I interviewed a sheriff who wanted to be a pediatrician, but she went through experiences in another job that made her shift careers. She really loves her job and her passion for helping others made her decide to join the Sheriffs. The process of becoming a sheriff officer is long and challenging but totally worth it. You must take initial exams and go through an extensive background process. When they hire you, you attend a 6-month academy. The academy... Full story
By Andres Matias I interviewed one of the Fallbrook High School counselors, Ms. Alejandra Vasquez. She was one of the people who organized the Trunk or Treat event on Oct. 28. Ms. Vasquez told me that she thought of doing this event to bring the children and families to have fun, and she said it's a very global holiday; kids dress up as villains, monsters, and horror movie characters. She also said that at night the children go to houses asking for candy and they all get dress... Full story
By Daniel Vargas My name is Daniel Vargas and I wanted to share my opinions on the events provided by FHS Migrant Ed Program Journalism Class, and also thank you to Pala Rey Ranch for providing us with all the pumpkins that we got to carve on Oct. 21 and thank you to our teacher Ms. Garcia. In my opinion, carving the pumpkins was the most fun class. We could design it however we wanted. When we were done carving the pumpkins, we got to save the seeds to bake and eat the... Full story
BONSALL – According to its mission statement, the community is at the heart of the Bonsall Unified School District and BUSD is committed to be the heart of the community. Evidence of the district's commitment to community partners is the district's unique Animal Science Internship program with Bonsall's own Rawhide Ranch. As part of the Bonsall Forward Initiative which supports STEM education, Rawhide Ranch has worked with the district to provide 100 students with an i...
Roger Boddaert Special to the Village News Recently I had the grand experience of visiting Biosphere 2 out in the Sonoran Desert with my family, and boy what an incredible field trip of a lifetime. Biosphere 2 was built 30 years ago to develop new technology for humans living in space someday. The major funding came from Texas billionaire Ed Bass who believed in the dream and donated $250 million for the project. Built on 3.1 acres, a series of massive structures rise like giant greenhouses of steel and glass. Within the...
Nov. 11 300 blk Heald Ln. Arrest - Under the influence and possession of controlled substance 35100 blk Rangpur Ln. Grand theft - Burglary - Residential Nov. 12 400 blk E. Fallbrook St. Battery - Simple Nov. 13 40700 blk Via Ranchitos Burglary - Vehicle 200 blk Horse Ranch Creek Rd. Burglary - Vehicle Via De La Roca Misc. incidents 500 blk W. Ammunition Rd. Arrest - Arson 900 blk S. Main Ave. Found narcotic - Narcotic seizure 500 blk E. Alvarado St. Found property Nov. 14 200 blk Pankey Rd. - Monserate Mtn. Found property... Full story
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FALLBROOK – It’s time to celebrate gratitude and relationships! In this spirit, Boys & Girls Clubs of North County has an annual tradition of serving Thanksgiving feasts at all 10 club sites to club members and their families. Major Market prepares the turkey and all the fixings, and this year Major Market generously donated a third of the meals for club members and their families. “Every year we look forward to our Thanksgiving feasts,” said CEO Allison Barclay. “The kids really enjoy it, and our board members also have...
Village News Staff The San Diego County Water Authority voted Thursday, Nov. 16, to withdraw its legal action against two customer water districts, Rainbow Municipal Water District and Fallbrook Public Utilities District, as well as the Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO). This decision follows a board meeting where, after private discussions, the Water Authority instructed its legal team to negotiate a settlement. The lawsuit, initiated in August, was part of the Water Authority's efforts to prevent these districts...
Joe Naiman Village News Reporter Bonsall High School’s girls placed fifth as a team at the Frontier Conference cross country championship meet Nov. 3 on the NTC Park at Liberty Station course in San Diego while the Legionnaires’ boys were ninth. “It went great,” said Bonsall head coach Manuel Ramirez. “We were happy with the results.” The Frontier Conference includes the Patriot League, the Pioneer League, and the Summit League. Four cluster meets involving all participating conference teams preceded the league championshi...
Joe Naiman Village News Reporter A cross country team must have at least five finishers to obtain a team score and Bonsall High School did not have enough runners for either the boys or the girls to place at the CIF San Diego Section championship meet Nov. 11 at Morley Field in San Diego, but four Bonsall girls and one Bonsall boy ran at the CIF meet. Ayla Nicknom, who is a sophomore, placed 45th in the Division V girls race. Bonsall’s other three girls at the CIF meet are all juniors: Samantha Kylestewa was the 75th f...
Joe Naiman Village News Reporter Both of Potter Junior High School’s girls volleyball teams reached the league championship match Nov. 9. Although formally called the varsity and junior varsity teams, the Potter eighth-graders comprised the varsity squad while the seventh-grade girls played at the junior varsity level. Madison Middle School of Oceanside also reached the finals at both levels and, in both matches, Madison defeated the Braves two games to none. “They both fought really hard,” said Potter coach Heather Laird. La...
Joe Naiman Village News Reporter The County of San Diego has a roadside vegetation management program intended to increase wildfire preparedness in unincorporated San Diego County. A 4-0 San Diego County Board of Supervisors vote Nov. 7, with one vacant seat, authorized acceptance of a Forest Service Community Wildfire Defense Grant from the United States Department of Agriculture. The grant is for $3,409,443. The county supervisors authorized acceptance of that grant and authorized the director of the county’s Department o...
FALLBROOK – The Fallbrook Fire Safe Council sponsored a "chipping day" on Saturday, Nov. 11, at the Welburn Gourd Farm in the DeLuz area of Fallbrook from 7:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. The event was offered to residents of Fallbrook, Bonsall, DeLuz and Rainbow. The goal of the event was to provide a centralized location for the residents to have branches, (less than six inches in diameter), trimmed brush, palm branches and other cut vegetation from their properties c...
BONSALL – Flaherty's Charities and the Miss Bonsall Pageant hosted a Veterans Day Recognition Event and Community Cleanup at the Old Bonsall Bridge, Nov. 11. The El Camino High School ROTC Color Guard opened the event, and then about a dozen Cadets stayed to help with the Cleanup. A student, Janelle, from the local School of Rock sang the National Anthem, and then Jack and Lyssa Flaherty presented a Certificate of Commendation: Distinguished Volunteer Service Recognition f...
FALLBROOK – Fallbrook Woman's Club paid tribute to military veterans at their recent general meeting. Members of the club presented an entertaining and informative skit representing veteran women. Roxann Clouse became Rosie the Riveter while sharing stories of the many real Rosie the Riveters. They came from many walks of life and performed endless tasks previously performed by their husbands, brothers, fathers and boyfriends. Wearing a typical factory worker's coveralls a...
TEMECULA – It won’t be long before we turn the page on 2023. But you still have time to make some financial moves that can pay off in 2024 and beyond. Here are a few to consider: • Review your progress toward your goals. Have you made progress toward your long-term goals over this past year? If not, you may want to revisit your investment and financial strategies. • Boost contributions to your retirement plans. If your employer allows it, you may be able to increase your contributions to your 401(k) or similar retirem...
FALLBROOK – The Foundation for Senior Care hosted a Veterans Pinning Ceremony on Wednesday, Nov. 8, to recognize a group of local veterans and to celebrate Veterans Day. The event was held under the gazebo in the foundation's garden and was attended by honorees, community leaders and guests. The ceremony was facilitated by former Lt. Mark Maines of the U.S. Navy, who is also the regional director of the Anchor Health Veterans Program. The honored veterans included four "... Full story
FALLBROOK – This month's Freaney and Friends free concert is on Tuesday, Nov. 28 at 1 p.m. in the Community Room at the Fallbrook Library. It will feature vocalist Robin Adler and her husband, guitarist Dave Blackburn, who are in their 18th year of leading their band Mutts of the Planet. The duo will perform a show based entirely around the music of the great Joni Mitchell. Mitchell's long and diverse career has provided fertile ground for Mutts of the Planet to create a fasci...
FALLBROOK – Residents of Silvergate Fallbrook enjoyed a delightful evening of sharing stories, giving thanks, and savoring the tastes of a holiday "Friendsgiving" dinner last week. The joyful occasion was highlighted by smiles, laughter, dancing, and heartfelt connections with friends and family. The community's top-notch chef brought the evening together with culinary flair through a thoughtfully curated and delectable Thanksgiving menu, featuring a range of savory meats, t...
PALA – Pala Casino Spa & Golf Resort is excited to present the Laugh & Groove music and comedy series. On select Tuesdays in December 2023 and January 2024, Privileges Players Club members can attend a free one-hour concert, featuring the nation’s top tribute bands and stand-up comedians from the Chiefs of Comedy group. JR Redwater and the Chiefs of Comedy is a troupe of award-winning comedians that have been featured across the nation on stage and on TV, with appearances on Showtime, Conan, and The Tonight Show with Jim...
Jennifer Jane Bow, "Jenny, " lived May 25, 1985, to Nov. 16, 2023. Jenny was a young mother who loved playing softball for FUHS from 1999-2003. She played and coached fastpitch softball for Green Machine throughout Indian Country. She enjoyed spending time with her family and watching her children excel in sports. It should be no surprise that's where she fell ill, supporting her children at their games. There's no other place in the world she would want to have been. Born in... Full story
Mildred Clark Straight, 95, passed away on Sunday, Nov. 12 at her home at Regency Fallbrook. She had been in hospice care after suffering weeks of pain from a fall. Mildred was born on Dec. 9, 1927, in a snowstorm near Sulfer, Oklahoma. She was married for 59 years to Howard Earl Straight who preceded her in death in 2016. Together they had been active in the Reche Club, members of Living Waters Christian Fellowship and were Fallbrook avocado ranchers since 1978. She is... Full story