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An update to the Fallbrook Sub-Area Plan has been approved by the San Diego County Board of Supervisors. The supervisors’ 4-0 vote Dec. 11, with Joel Anderson absent, approved the new Fallbrook Design Standards and a Streetscape Plan. The August 2011 update of the county’s general plan included an Environmental Impact Report, and the supervisors also adopted an addendum to that EIR to reflect the Fallbrook changes. “We’re thrilled about that,” said Fallbrook Community Planning Group Chair Eileen Delaney. In 2003, the Board...
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Belmont University recently released the Dean's List for the fall 2024 semester. Approximately 53% of the university's 7,175 undergraduate students qualified for the fall 2024 Dean's List, including two from Fallbrook, Marisa Monasterio and Anay Garcia. "Earning a place on the Dean's List is an accomplishment that reflects the dedication, talent and resilience of our students who maintain competitive GPAs while concurrently making lasting contributions at Belmont and beyond," said Belmont University P...
Bonsall High School’s boys soccer team lost the Legionnaires’ first five games of the season, but Bonsall’s record improved to 1-5 with a win in the Dec. 13 game which preceded the start of the Legionnaires’ 2024-25 league season. “The season hasn’t quite started the way I wanted, but we’re slowly improving,” said Bonsall coach Ennis Pipe. The 2023-24 Legionnaires had an overall record of 9-5-3 which included a loss in the CIF Division V-AA quarterfinal. Bonsall was 9‑0‑1 in Pioneer League play and obtained the first...
A Dec. 19 win at San Diego Jewish Academy gave Fallbrook High School's boys basketball team a 9-1 record entering Winter Break. "The guys are playing hard. They're defending," said Fallbrook coach Jonathan Terry. The 2023-24 Warriors, who did not participate in a Winter Break tournament, had a 7-6 record during the Calendar Year 2023 portion of their season. Last season's team was 5-5 after 10 games. Two of last season's starters were seniors. Current seniors Xavier Charland...
BONSALL – Bonsall Unified School District has a long history of academic excellence and community engagement. Established in 1895, the district began as a one-room schoolhouse, which still stands on the Bonsall Elementary campus today. Thanks to restoration efforts led by the Bonsall Woman's Club and the Bonsall Education Foundation, the Old Schoolhouse was used for school and community events in 2024 for the first time in decades. Students brought the landmark to life d...
Greetings from the North County Fire Protection District! The calendar year 2024 was another remarkably productive year for our agency, as we advanced our mission of service and safety. Guided by our Fire Board-approved 5-year strategic plan, we achieved significant milestones that strengthen our organization and enhance the quality of service we provide. Over the past 12 months, we: • Renovated Facilities: Completed the renovation of our Fire Administration property on M...
FALLBROOK – For the past 70 years, Rainbow Water has worked to continuously improve and welcome innovation with a mission to deliver safe and reliable water to the community. In 2024, Rainbow Water made significant progress in its commitment to serve the community through completion of key projects to improve infrastructure, a historic detachment, expansion of community outreach, and numerous accomplishments to position the water agency for future success. The most pivotal c...
FALLBROOK – As we reflect on the past year, Fallbrook Union Elementary School District has much to celebrate. Guided by our theme of "Growing Greatness and Cultivating Tomorrow's Leaders," we have achieved significant milestones. From academic achievements to organizational acknowledgments, our district's unwavering focus on prioritizing student success and well-being has resulted in a year filled with accomplishments that showcase the dedication and collaboration of our s...
FALLBROOK – After a 70-year legal battle to gain access to less expensive local water from the Santa Margarita River, and a four-year legal battle to switch water wholesalers, we're looking at our next steps. This year at the Fallbrook Public Utility District, we've been concentrating on doing everything we can to save you money. From switching water wholesalers and reducing your bill in 2024, to maximizing the use of less expensive local water – this has been a big year. On...
The Fallbrook Community Center came alive with festive energy at the annual Christmas Tree Lighting event, Dec. 6, drawing crowds of all ages to celebrate the season with excitement and cheer. The air was filled with the sounds of holiday tunes as a live DJ played a mix of Christmas classics and upbeat favorites, setting the perfect soundtrack for the evening. Local families were treated to a variety of activities and entertainment, making it a night to remember. Kids lined...
The Dec. 9 board meeting of the Fallbrook Public Utility District included approval of FPUD rates and other charges for Calendar Year 2025. The board voted 4-0, with Jennifer DeMeo absent, to adopt the 2025 rates and charges for water, recycled water, and wastewater delivery and services. The approximate increase from 2024 is 3.5% for water and 2.5% for recycled water and wastewater. In November 1996, the state's voters passed Proposition 218, which requires a public vote on benefit assessments. Proposition 218 exempts water...
FALLBROOK – The Fallbrook Artists Association has been in the Fallbrook community for roughly 50 years and believes in the power of art to beautify, uplift, and build better communities. Its mission is to provide an environment for visual artists of all abilities and backgrounds to connect, grow, and thrive. So, FAA invites all those residents interested in art to join in its activities. As part of its community outreach, the club supports art for children and provides free m...
Ross Johnson has stepped down as Fallbrook High School’s head football coach. Johnson, who coached the Warriors from 2022 to 2024, made the announcement Nov. 25. “It was a family-related decision,” said Johnson, whose children are 5 and 3. After Troy Everhart, who coached Fallbrook from 2019 to 2021, took a head coach position in Ohio, the Fallbrook Union High School District hired Johnson in March 2022. Everhart resigned in January 2022 to give Fallbrook High School a chance to hire a new coach in time for spring pract...
The first 2024-25 dual meet for Fallbrook High School’s wrestling program was actually a quad meet involving four schools Dec. 3 at Army-Navy Academy. Each school had matches against each of the other three schools, and Fallbrook was 2-1 in those competitions. “I’m really happy,” said Fallbrook coach Tom Brockson. Wrestling has both individual scores and team scores. In each match, a wrestler is given one point for an escape, two points for a takedown, a reversal, or a near fall lasting two to five seconds, and three points...
The United States Congress once again proposed cuts to physician reimbursement in 2025 – this time a 2.8% decrease – sparking significant concern among healthcare providers and patients alike. Insurance plans in the United States benchmark their reimbursement relative to Medicare, therefore all physicians would experience the decrease, except those practicing on a cash-only basis. This issue is particularly troubling given the increasing challenges physicians face in deliverin...
The Fallbrook Public Utility District will be relining approximately 2,275 linear feet of sewer main in the future, and Sancon Technologies will be the contractor. A 4-0 FPUD board vote Dec. 9, with Jennifer DeMeo absent, approved the contract. Sancon, which is based in Huntington Beach, will be paid $209,107.50. FPUD’s capital improvement program includes improving the reliability of the sewer collections system through strategic rehabilitation of existing infrastructure. The work Sancon will perform will reline 684 l...
FALLBROOK – Buying your first home is such an exciting milestone, but let’s be real – the process can get a little overwhelming, especially with all the real estate jargon and acronyms thrown around. You don’t want to be caught asking, “Wait, what does that mean?” during your big transaction. We previously shared on our blog some of the common ones and now we’ve rounded up more real estate terms first-time buyers should know to help you feel confident every step of the way! CD – Closing Disclosure This is a document that b...
Robert J. Thompson, 91, formerly of Fallbrook, passed away Feb. 2, 2024, in Henderson, Nevada. Bob was born on Sept. 30, 1932, in Clinton, Missouri to Joseph Robert Thompson and Mildred (Mimi) C. Cloutier (McNutt). His family moved to Los Angeles in 1936. At age 17, he enlisted in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War. He served on the troop ship USNS Marine Adder. A devoted patriot, he dearly loved his country. After the Navy, he worked in Los Angeles at Harry D. Foster... Full story
Thea J. Phillips Moore was born in Los Angeles, Sept. 23, 1930 and passed away Nov. 14, 2024. Her parents were Theodore Phillips and Mary O'Connell; Thea was raised on an orange grove in Upland, California in the foothills of the San Gabriel Mountains. She attended Chaffey High School and graduated from the Brown School for Girls. She married Marvin Moore and settled in Fallbrook in 1949 to start their family and help develop a new grove of avocados. Thea started work in... Full story
FALLBROOK – The Fallbrook Union Elementary School District Leadership Team participates in a monthly initiative known as Learning Walks, where district leaders visit schools across the district to observe classroom environments, engage with staff, and collaborate on both successes and areas for improvement. This initiative is designed to foster open dialogue between district leaders and school staff, encouraging a culture of continuous improvement and shared best practices. E...
BONSALL – On Tuesday, Dec. 3, the talented Show Choir from Sullivan Middle School, under the direction of Stacy Pecore, delivered a moving holiday-themed performance for the California Retired Teachers Association of Fallbrook. The event held special significance as it marked the organization's final meeting in Fallbrook before merging with the Oceanside division in January 2025. The occasion was made even more poignant by the legacy of Bud Roberds, the celebrated Fallbrook H...
FALLBROOK – Excitement filled the air on Nov. 22 as Potter Junior High welcomed students from Mary Fay Pendleton and San Onofre School for the Third Annual FUESD Robotics Competition. This highly anticipated event brought together young innovators for a thrilling day of challenges, creativity, and teamwork. The competition featured teams from the three FUESD schools, fostering both collaboration and friendly rivalry. Each team worked tirelessly to design and program their r...
FALLBROOK – Potter Junior High School recently hosted a lively and exciting Academic Festival to celebrate the hard work and academic growth of its students. Over 560 students – 270 seventh graders and 290 eighth graders – earned an invitation to the event by showing impressive growth on the STAR test. The STAR test is administered once each trimester to measure students' academic progress. This year, the school saw a remarkable level of achievement, with a significant number...
FALLBROOK – Marc Sigmon, MBA, Agent/CEO, Marc Sigmon Insurance Agency, has earned a 2024 NAIFA Quality Award presented by the National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors to association members who demonstrate professional success, quality client service, and strict adherence to NAIFA’s Code of Ethics, including the requirement that NAIFA members always serve the best interests of their clients. Sigmon has been a loyal NAIFA member since 2019, and this is the first year he has been honored with the award. “Th...
