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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Julie Reeder and Joe Naiman Village News The traffic light on South Mission and Green Canyon went active on Tuesday, Nov. 22. The light has been in the works for eight years. Community requests to have a signal at Green Canyon stemmed from multiple accidents and deaths at the intersection. The proposed signal at Green Canyon and South Mission Road was first slated to be discussed during a Department of Public Works (DPW) Traffic Advisory Committee (TAC) in December 2014 but wa... Full story
FALLBROOK – It was a night to remember at the Fallbrook Newcomer's Rootin' Tootin' Fall Event. A backyard shindig like none other was held at the home of Barbara and Steve Fowler. Complete with a (rubber band) shooting gallery, saloon, saloon girls and plenty of rustlers ready to "shoot up the town," howl at the moon and learn to line dance with all the pretty ladies. Good times were had by all. Fallbrook Newcomers is a club dedicated to promoting fun and friendship among n...
PALA – Pala Casino Spa Resort will present international multi-platinum selling acclaimed singer and ASCAP award-winning songwriter LeAnn Rimes Thursday, Dec. 22, performing live indoors at the Events Center. Rimes sold more than 48 million units globally, won two Grammy Awards; 12 Billboard Music Awards; two World Music Awards; three Academy of Country Music Awards; two Country Music Association Awards and one Dove Award. At 14, Rimes won “Best New Artist” making her the youngest solo artist to take home a Grammy Award...
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FALLBROOK – The annual Remembrance Day event, sponsored by the Sgt. William Pittenger Camp 21 of the Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War, took place Nov. 19 on the porch of the Pittenger House, located at the Fallbrook Historical Society's Heritage Center. "We typically celebrate in November with the reading of Lincoln's famous Gettysburg Address," said Jerry Sayre, past department commander of the organization. "This year, our event is taking place exactly on the 159th a...
The Fallbrook Chamber of Commerce presents the Fallbrook Food Pantry with its portion of the proceeds from its Charity Golf Tournament in October, from left, Anne Klentz, Jackie Toppin from the chamber and Shae Gawlak, director of the food pantry. The donation was $2,000. Village News/Courtesy photo... Full story
Joe Naiman Village News Reporter The Fallbrook Community Planning Group approved a priority list for Park Land Dedication Ordinance funding. The planning group’s 13-0 vote Nov. 21, with Tom Harrington and Jim Loge absent, approved a prioritized list of recommendations which will be provided to the county’s Department of Parks and Recreation. The planning group’s Parks and Recreation Public Facilities Committee did not have a quorum either in October or in November but had an unofficial agreement on the priorities at the c...
FALLBROOK – Rally for Children's "Hat Bash Fundraiser," held on Oct. 20 at 127 West Social House, was a great success thanks to the wonderful support of the community, Rally members, friends, and family. Attendees enjoyed the music of Slacker Hill Band, the opportunity to bid on wonderful auction items, delicious food provided by Faro Trupiano of 127 West Social House and spending a great evening visiting with friends. Rally for Children President said, "Thank you to those w...
Joe Naiman Village News Reporter The weighted vote at 2023 San Diego County Water Authority board meetings will decrease slightly for the Rainbow Municipal Water District, the Fallbrook Public Utility District, and Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton. The Nov. 17 SDCWA board meeting approved the 2023 weighted vote allocations for the CWA member agencies. The share of the weighted vote includes 3.892% for Rainbow, 2.205% for FPUD, and 0.078% for Camp Pendleton. During 2022 meetings, Rainbow had 3.926% of the weighted vote; FPUD...
Nov. 15 5500 blk Mission Rd. Report of threatening communications - Repeated phone calls with intent to harass/annoy Nov. 16 400 blk Ammunition Rd. Report of domestic violence - Violation of domestic violence court order 1300 blk S. Mission Rd. Missing person - Adult Nov. 17 2400 blk S. Stage Coach Ln. Report of criminal threats - Misc. incidents 1100 blk S. Mission Rd. Arson - Property - Arrest made 3200 blk Brook Hollow Rd. Arson - 5150 - Mental disorder - 72 hr observation 1100 blk S. Mission Rd. Arson - Property - Arrest... Full story
Joe Naiman Village News Reporter A security fence will be constructed around the campus shared by Bonsall High School and Sullivan Middle School, and the BUSD board meeting Wednesday, Nov. 16, included authorizing district staff to issue a request for proposals for inspection services for the fencing. The 4-0 board vote, with Michael Gaddis absent, authorized BUSD staff to issue the RFP. A separate RFP for the construction of the school security fencing project was authorized for bid Aug. 17. “We’re putting in an add...
Fernanda Lopez Halvorson County of San Diego Communications Office A $250,000 grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety will fund education for parents and caregivers in underserved communities on how to properly install and use child safety seats. "The protection of our youngest residents is of upmost concern, and it is critical that all communities have access to quality child safety seats and access to the instruction of how they can best be used," said San Diego...
Joe Naiman Village News Reporter The Bonsall Unified School District will be issuing a request for proposals to upgrade the audio/visual systems and public address systems at two BUSD elementary schools and at the Bonsall Community Center. The BUSD board voted 4-0 Nov. 16, with Michael Gaddis absent, to direct district staff to advertise the district proposals. “It’s important that the facilities match the caliber of our programs,” said BUSD Superintendent Joseph Clevenger. The Bonsall Community Center is on BUSD prope...
SAN MARCOS – Palomar College has again been identified among the "Top 100 Colleges and Universities for Hispanics" across the U.S. by The Hispanic Outlook on Education Magazine. "This national recognition highlights one of Palomar's great strengths, which is our commitment to the success of all students, including the large population of Latinx and Spanish-speaking individuals who are an integral part of our campus community," said Superintendent/President Dr. Star R...
Joe Naiman Village News Reporter The Bonsall Unified School District may be adding an elementary school on the Citro property and has contracted with Construction Testing and Engineering for soils testing and geotechnical services to determine whether a site on the Citro property will be suitable for a school. The Nov. 19 BUSD board meeting included a contract amendment to address unforeseen conditions. The 4-0 board vote, with Michael Gaddis absent, increases the boring depth from 20 feet to 34 feet, increases the contract...
Gig Conaughton County of San Diego Communications Office The holiday season means it's time to ship gifts to faraway friends and family, or maybe even travel to deliver them in person and bring gifts back home in return. Whatever you do, be sure you don't ship or bring back a present nobody wants – a harmful pest! It can happen if you're not careful. The gifts you send or receive could be carrying hitchhiking pests or plant diseases that could potentially damage the c...
SAN DIEGO – San Diego Gas & Electric customers looking to save money are encouraged to take advantage of a new statewide program offering rebates of $20-$500 for energy-efficient water heaters, room air conditioners, and smart thermostats. The newly launched Golden State Rebates program offers instant discounts to eligible residential customers for the purchase of certain products and appliances at a variety of online and brick-and-mortar retail outlets, including Best Buy, Home Depot, Lowe’s, Google Store and http://ecobee.c...
Gig Conaughton County of San Diego Communications Office ‘Tis the season – for food! But it’s also a time, as our holiday feasts run from Thanksgiving through New Year’s, that it’s easier than ever to waste food – when it’s served up but not eaten, or spoils before we can eat it. The United States Department of Agriculture and County of San Diego estimate that up to 40% of the total food supply in the United States is wasted every year. That can be really hard on your wallet. The Environmental Protection Agency estimates the...
Joe Naiman Village News Reporter The San Diego County Board of Supervisors approved a time extension for the Bonsall Oaks development. The supervisors’ 3-0 vote Wednesday, Nov. 16, with Nora Vargas and Terra Lawson-Remer absent, extended the deadline to complete the infrastructure improvements to Nov. 16, 2024. The performance completion date is when road, water, sewer and other infrastructure improvements must be completed although homes or other lot improvements themselves are not required to be completed by that date. T...
Joe Naiman Village News Reporter Phase II of the Bonsall Elementary School operational traffic improvements will be constructed by Weir Construction Corporation. The Bonsall Unified School District board voted 4-0 Saturday, Nov. 19, with Michael Gaddis absent, to approve a $296,319 contract with Weir Construction. The amount matches the Escondido company’s bid and is under the engineer’s estimate of $350,000 for Phase II of the traffic improvements. “This will allow us to ensure that we’re maximizing the safety for our stu...
Over the past few weeks, publicly traded real estate companies revealed how much money they made or lost between July and September, which was one of the most tumultuous times in recent housing history. Though mortgage rates have been rising for much of the year, they shot up past 6% during the third quarter, which at the time was a stunning development and far above what most experts had predicted at the beginning of 2022 when interest rates languished in the 3%... Full story
SAN DIEGO – The Regional Task Force on Homelessness, the lead agency for the San Diego region’s Continuum of Care, announced Tuesday, Nov. 22, that it received a $5 million grant from the Bezos Day 1 Families Fund – the largest private gift in the organization’s history. Launched in 2018 by Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, the Day 1 Families Fund issues annual leadership awards to leading organizations on the frontlines that are employing compassionate, needle-moving work to help families move from unsheltered homelessness and she...
FALLBROOK – The Fallbrook Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce its Open House of Giving, scheduled for Saturday, Dec. 17 at its office located at 111 S. Main, from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. The purpose of this annual event is to support four local nonprofit Chamber member charities – the four chosen by the chamber staff this year are Empowering Latino Futures, Good Dog! Service Canines, Neighborhood Healthcare and REINS. Donations of cash or check made payable to the specific charity of one’s choice is kindly reque... Full story
FALLBROOK – The holidays are just around the corner and it’s evident with preparations well underway for this year’s Fallbrook Historical Society Christmas Open House scheduled to take place Sunday, Dec. 4, from 1 to 4 p.m. This year’s theme is “A Toyland Christmas” and will feature activities in every building at the Heritage Center, located at the corner of Rocky Crest and Hill Avenue. One of the highlights will be a visit from Santa and Mrs. Claus in the Donald J. Rivers Interpretive Center, also known as “The Barn.... Full story
FALLBROOK – All are welcome to attend the Fallbrook Garden Club's Dec. 13 general meeting and be dazzled by the guest speaker, David Root. His career as a floral designer was a natural outgrowth of his 11 years as a hair designer. In 1990, Root's creative instincts spontaneously led him to become one of the hundreds of volunteers, known as "petal pushers," who work on the spectacular floats in Pasadena's Rose Parade. Since that time, his talent and subsequent widespread recognit... Full story
