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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Jessica Ussher and Julie Reeder Elena Roy was reported to have been last seen by her husband/partner Chris Cataldo on Nov. 3, 2021 in the home they shared in Fallbrook. The two had been together for 14 years, following a ceremony at the church in Wildomar, although the marriage was not a legally recognized wedding by the state of California. According to Cataldo, Roy left their home on Nov. 3 at approximately 1:30 p.m. to go on a walk, after an argument, and never returned. Sh... Full story
A male missing person at risk was reported at 10:01 am this morning, Sunday, Dec.10th from Crestview Behavioral Health in the 600 block of East Elder. A San Diego Sheriff's Deputy and Sergeant from the Fallbrook Substation responded and questioned Crestview employees. The missing person was reported as a 45-year-old male, white, and 5' 9", 170 lbs, with brown hair and blue eyes, a grey hoodie, and blue jeans, according to the Sheriff's media line, which also said there was no... Full story
In the wake of a significant data breach attack by ransomware criminals at Tri-City Hospital and the subsequent display of those records on the dark web, cybersecurity experts are highlighting the risks of stolen personal information and the ensuing threat of identity theft and credit card fraud. The breach, which saw confidential records illegally accessed, underscores a growing concern over digital security in sensitive sectors. Jake Milstein, a cybersecurity advisor at Critical Insight, emphasized the potential dangers,... Full story
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Lucette Moramarco Associate Editor Fallbrook Union High School was designated a 2023 Advanced Placement Honor Roll School in November. FUHSD Superintendent Ilsa Garza-Gonzalez said, “This is quite an honor as only 30% of eligible schools in the United States earn the recognition. Furthermore, we also received the AP Access Award for demonstrating a clear and effective commitment to equitable access to advanced coursework.” Students can earn college credit by passing exams for Advanced Placement classes they take in high sch...
FALLBROOK – Potter Jr. High will be holding its annual College and Career Day Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2024. Guest speakers have a chance to inspire students and help shape their future. If anyone is interested and is able to be a presenter, they are asked to follow the QR code which is a direct link to their google form. On the form, there are several questions that are related to the person’s profession. Potter Jr. High counselors would be extremely honored and grateful to all who attend. For any questions or inquiries, rea... Full story
FALLBROOK – A Christmas Cantata will be presented by the Fallbrook United Methodist Church Chancel Choir and Chamber Orchestra on Sunday, Dec. 17, at the 10 a.m. worship service. The choral and instrumental work has flavors of Ireland and Scotland and is subtitled "A Celtic Christmas Celebration." The chamber orchestra will be comprised of two violins, viola, cello, clarinet, oboe, flute, horn, bassoon, trumpet, piano, and percussion. So, let the lively rhythms of the hoop d... Full story
FALLBROOK – The Fallbrook Gem & Mineral Society will hold a Holiday Boutique open to the public from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 9 in its main meeting room at 123 W. Alvarado St. Items for sale include gem and mineral jewelry, unique earth science gifts and ancient fossil and mineral specimens sold by the society's members. Visitors can enjoy a relaxing holiday shopping event while they find delightful surprises and sparkling stones! The Fallbrook Gem & Mineral Museum and special gift shop will be open at the same t... Full story
Lucette Moramarco Associate Editor Friends of the Fallbrook Library held its inaugural fundraising event Advancing Children's Literacy, Nov. 12 at the library. Friends President Michael Starling said the board is planning a 10 year donation period to advance children's literacy. Love of books is a common characteristic of the library's supporters; many grew up checking books out of the libraries where they lived in their childhood. So, promoting children's literacy makes...
FALLBROOK – The VFW Auxiliary, Post 1924 gave 15 Marines on Camp Pendleton gift cards for the holidays. Each year the Auxiliary at VFW Post 1924, raises money in order to donate to military personnel. This year, they were fortunate enough to offer their largest gift giving year ever. Thanks to extra funds donated by two private donors, the Auxiliary was able to offer gifts to more service members this year than in the past. Established in 1914, members of the Veterans of F...
Joe Naiman Village News Reporter Fallbrook High School senior Nic Brockson won his weight class at the Carter Classic wrestling tournament Saturday, Nov. 18, at Carter High School in Rialto and was also selected as the most valuable performer for the light weight brackets. Brockson competed in the 132-pound weight class. He pinned all four of his opponents, taking down his first two in the first period and his final two in the second period. "He had a big day," Fallbrook head...
FALLBROOK – Pala Mesa Men's Club defeated Golf Club of California in the 2023 championship match of the San Diego County Senior Team Play League. The league is composed of 15 teams from different golf courses throughout San Diego County. During the year each team plays home and away matches after which the top eight teams compete in a single elimination tournament to determine the overall league champion. The community of Fallbrook was well represented as the two final t...
Joe Naiman Village News Reporter Bonsall High School’s boys basketball team hosted their Warner High School counterparts Nov. 28 and turned a close game in the first half into a 48-30 Bonsall victory. The Legionnaires evened their season record to 2-2 with the win. “We learned the value of hard work,” said Bonsall coach Bernard Cantrell. During the 2018-19 season Cantrell coached Bonsall’s girls to a 7-6 record, including a 7-1 mark in Pioneer League play which shared first place in the standings (Horizon Prep was 14-4 in the...
Joe Naiman Village News Reporter Bonsall High School’s baseball team hosted Warner High School, which did not have baseball in any of the previous 10 years, and defeated the Wildcats by a 14-1 margin March 28, 2023. Bonsall was the inexperienced team Tuesday, Nov. 28, when the Legionnaires had a home girls basketball game against Warner and lost that 71-7 contest. “We’re young. We’re learning. We’re new,” Bonsall coach Jessica Kaller said. “Quite a lot of building to do, but we’ll get there. We’ve got some ability and they...
Joe Naiman Village News Reporter When Fallbrook High School won the Warriors’ most recent CIF football championship in 2000 the 50 points Fallbrook scored were the second-most ever in an 11-man CIF San Diego Section championship game. La Jolla Country Day scored the newest second-highest total in this year’s CIF Division III final, and the Torreys advanced to the championship contest with a 39-38 overtime win in the semifinal match November 17 at Fallbrook. “We made too many mistakes, too many avoidable penalties,” Fallbro...
FALLBROOK – For many years, the 'Fallbrook Painting Pals' participated in Jeanne Shanahan's Monday Plein Air Painters group and held annual shows at Myrtle Creek Nursery. The group scattered after Shanahan's death in 2013 when some of the members moved out of the area. Three of the remaining members, Carilyn Vice, Penny Fedorchak, and Eileen Pace later used Covid's isolation as an opportunity to paint separately. They are putting on a Holiday Show and Sale at the Fallbrook A...
FALLBROOK – This month's Freaney and Friends free concert will feature harpist Sophie Camden Tuesday, Dec. 12, at 1 p.m. in the Community Room at the Fallbrook Library. She will be accompanied by flutist Valerie McElroy. As a winner of four solo competitions in an 18-month span, including the American Harp Society's Anne Adams Awards and the VSA International Young Soloists Award. Camden is a rising presence in the classical music world. She gained international acclaim as a...
MURRIETA – The 15th annual Southern CA Damekor Glade Jul Christmas concert is Friday, Dec. 22, at the United Church of the Valley in Murrieta. The program begins with the traditional Lucia procession and features beloved Jul songs from Norway, Sweden and Finland sung mostly in the original language. Many of the songs are sung a cappella and others feature flute, violin, viola, guitar and harp. There is no admission fee. Southern CA Damekor performs throughout Southern California. For more information about the concert or t...
FALLBROOK – The Fallbrook Union Elementary School District (FUESD) is proud of the new innovative approach to after school care, one that is redefining the way students and families experience enrichment and support. FUESD's After School Program, now in its second year, is offering a fresh and comprehensive perspective on providing students with an enriching, exciting, and complete afterschool experience. Lilly Perez, director of the FUESD After School Program, explained, "...
Joe Naiman Village News Reporter The Bonsall Unified School District board approved a memorandum of understanding with the Boys and Girls Club of North County to provide intersession camps during school breaks and non-school days for BUSD students during the 2023-2024 school year. The BUSD board voted 4-0 Nov. 15, with Pascal Lapoirie absent, to approve the MOU. The school district will pay the Boys and Girls Club $25 per enrolled student for each day although if the student is present five days in a week the cost will be...
FALLBROOK – Graecie Gwyn's poem "Wonder" has been published in Empowered, a poetry journal from The America Library of Poetry. Graecie is a seventh grader at Potter Junior High. She has been previously published in Stone Soup Magazine, the San Diego Union-Tribune, and Mustango, a poetry journal published by the Village News for Maie Ellis Elementary. Wonder by Graecie Gwyn Vague memories of Cuba and flowers. The swift of the structure, the curiosity and the coldness is the m... Full story
Quotes from brothers Jameson, 7, and Seamus, 5, over the years. Submitted by their mother Kathy Custer _________________ Seamus, at age 2, sings his alphabet song: "A, b, c, d, e, f, g, h, i, j, k, animal pee, q, r, s, t, u, v, w, x, y, z..." _________________ (Jameson at age 3, walks over to the nanny while she is sitting at a table scrolling through her phone)... Jameson: "Are you shopping online?" Nanny: "No, I'm trying not to spend any money." Jameson: "Why?" Nanny: "Cause if I spend my money I will be broke." Jameson:... Full story
Nov. 25 500 blk Teran Dr. 5150 - Mental health crisis - 72 hr. observation 5200 blk S. Mission Rd. Petty theft - Get credit/etc. others ID 300 blk W. Aviation Rd. Grand theft from building 100 blk Ammunition Rd. Vandalism - $400 or more Nov. 26 Los Alisos Dr. and S. Live Oak Park Rd. Traffic stop - Arrest - Felony bench warrant (our agency) 2400 blk Los Alisos Dr. Traffic stop - Arrest - Possession of controlled substance, controlled substance paraphernalia, and unlawful tear gas weapon 5400 blk W. Lilac Rd. Burglary -... Full story
