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JoAnn Lopez will serve on the Fallbrook Union Elementary School District Governing Board for the remainder of former board member Patty De Jong's term. FUESD's board voted 3-1 to appoint Lopez to fill the empty board seat Monday, Oct. 12, after interviewing two candidates – Lopez and Karen Arter – in open session. Lopez was sworn in at the same meeting. Sharing her qualifications with the board, Lopez said she worked as an educator for 30 years, primarily in the Vista Unified School District. "I worked as a teacher, as an ass...
Elmer Yarborough got a terrifying call from his sister: She wept as she told him two of his nephews may have been shot in broad daylight as they left a bar in Portland, Oregon. He drove there as fast as he could. An officer told him one of his nephews was heading to the hospital and the other, Tyrell Penney, hadn't survived. "My sister, Tyrell's mom, was on the phone; I just said, 'He's gone.' And I just heard the most horrific scream that you could ever imagine," Yarborough...
Associated Press/Report for America PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Elmer Yarborough got a terrifying call from his sister: She wept as she told him two of his nephews may have been shot in broad daylight as they left a bar in Portland, Oregon. He drove there as fast as he could. An officer told him one of his nephews was heading to the hospital and the other, Tyrell Penney, hadn't survived. “My sister, Tyrell’s mom, was on the phone; I just said, ‘He’s gone.’ And I just heard the most horrific scream that you could ever imagine,” Yarb...
SAN DIEGO (CNS) - San Diego County public health officials reported 269 new COVID-19 infections Monday and no deaths, while the vaccine shortage kept Petco Park's COVID-19 superstation closed and a state-led deal to reopen schools could penalize non-compliant school districts. Gov. Gavin Newsom and legislative leaders announced a multibillion-dollar deal Monday aimed at enticing schools to resume in-person instruction for young students by April 1, but previously existing San Diego Unified plans for COVID vaccinations of...
Patricia Louise (McDonald) Baker died Jan. 21, 2021. Pat was a dedicated and beloved wife, mother, sister, grandma, aunt, teacher, and friend. She was born April 14, 1944 in Long Beach, California, a few doors down from her husband-to-be, Robert (Bob) Andrew Baker. She attended Utah State University, where she was an active member of Sigma Kappa sorority and an outspoken human rights activist. Pat graduated with her bachelor's degree in Social Work, returned home, married her... Full story
Are state governments and private employers about to mandate COVID-19 vaccines? There are many opaque current and future legal issues around COVID-19 and the measures to contain it. Pfizer and Moderna vaccines are emergency use products, and as such, not fully licensed. The law is clear: States may not mandate the vaccines, and private entities do so at the peril of violating federal law. The law governing vaccines approved for emergency use For the time being, there are only two COVID-19 vaccines available in the United...
Yes, it’s January, not June, and you may feel like you’re finally settling into a routine during a challenging school year. But as the saying goes, “The secret to getting ahead is getting started.” Despite the disruptions of COVID-19, January is the ideal time to check in with your child about your school choice and start planning for the 2021-2022 school year. That’s why National School Choice Week takes place the last week of January. Each year, the public awareness effort features thousands of independe...
Drew Charles Messmann, 51, of Bentonville, Arkansas passed away Jan. 1, 2021 in his Bentonville home. He was born Jan. 24, 1969 in Whittier, California to Dale and Judith Messmann. Drew had lived in Northwest Arkansas since September 2019 after moving from his longtime home in Fallbrook, California. He was a 1987 graduate of Fallbrook Union High School, where he was the Trombone Section Leader for the school's marching, concert and jazz bands. Drew's passions were his cherishe...
George Francis Jurosky, beloved son, brother, husband, father, and grandfather died peacefully at home, Nov. 6. George was very proud of his parents, George and Kathryn, for bringing him up in the Catholic faith, and of his brother Gerard for the lifetime of shared companionship and deep caring. Born May 10, 1933, in Exeter, Pennsylvania, his family moved to the Philadelphia area where he attended Glen-Nor High School, class of 1950, and received the best musician honors and... Full story
December 30, 2020 While many people in the U.S. complain that their president does not act like a politician, rightfully so, and in fact he is sometimes brash and rude and they don’t like the way he tweets, why are there such large pro-America, pro-Trump rallies in the U.S. of 10,000 to 50,000 people? Unless you are truly a middle-class person, or a “deplorable,” you may not understand it. He’s not only empowered the middle class, but he’s given people who believe in Americ... Full story
EDUCATION COMMENTARY @JarrettStepman / December 17, 2020 Your local school might currently be shut down, but the “great awokening” will continue, pandemic or not—and whether you like it or not. Christopher Rufo, a visiting fellow for domestic policy studies at The Heritage Foundation, reported that the San Diego Unified School District—currently closed and only offering online learning—is conducting so-called white privilege training for its teachers. The training begins with a ‘land acknowledgement,’ in which the teachers... Full story
In his memoirs, written in the 1940s but not published until after his death, the great economist Ludwig von Mises said, "I set out to be a reformer, but only became the historian of decline." Most people contemplating the political and economic climate of 2020 can probably relate. Many people, frustrated at the loss of liberty and overreach by governments in the single-minded battle to eradicate a virus they don't understand, have reached for George Orwell or Aldous Huxley....
Throughout the past seven months, I’ve tried to follow the facts and the science. I’ve listened to our public health officials and the great work they’ve done. I’ve tried to get as much information as possible when it comes to this virus and I must say, I am concerned about the increase in positive cases. As the cases increase, it’s vital we have the available hospital capacity. People need to observe the safety protocols – distancing, masking and sanitization. I do hope eve...
The Fallbrook Union High School District Board of Trustees Monday, Nov. 9 had further public comment and staff discussion about an advisory course offered by Fallbrook High before ultimately approving the course for the spring semester with a 3-2 vote. The discussion came after several residents expressed concerns about the course as well as the continuation of distance learning through the end of the first semester of the school year. “I just wanted to share from a p...
When Matt Capelouto spoke up for the first time when he took to the podium back in February to plead with the Temecula City Council to pay attention to the fentanyl problem, he couldn't have known how far his fight would take him. But after months of organizing, rallies and connecting with fellow parents who lost children when they unknowingly ingested fentanyl – a synthetic opioid that is 80-100 times stronger than morphine – he and his wife made their way to Ohio on Oct...
When the Fallbrook Union High School Boys Lacrosse team opens its season in the spring, head coach Mike Zinniger isn't quite sure what's going to happen or if it's going to happen. "It's a weird year, yeah," he said in a phone interview. "You know, if we have a season and I haven't even started scheduling games yet and none of the coaches are, we don't know what's going to happen." In addition, according to Zinneger, because a lot of the players he expects to play lacrosse...
WASHINGTON - Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden, along with several news networks declared victory in the 2020 election on Nov. 7, a declaration disputed by President Donald Trump. Trump issued a statement minutes afterwards claiming that networks were helping Biden "falsely" pose as the winner and promising to fight the results in court. "We all know why Joe Biden is rushing to falsely pose as the winner, and why his media allies are trying so hard to help him: they...
The Fallbrook Union High School District Board of Trustees voted Monday, Oct. 26 to extend distance learning through the remainder of the first semester and the final grading period, which means students would return to campus in a hybrid model on Jan. 4, 2021. Prior to the meeting, at least one parent spoke in favor of opening the school to students immediately. Superintendent Ilsa Garza-Gonzalez gave the presentation on the proposal, which asked the board to approve as it...
SAN DIEGO (CNS) - Seven San Diego-area state legislative incumbents are trying to retain their seats in Tuesday's election, while a pair of Democrats are vying to fill the Assembly seat vacated by mayoral candidate Todd Gloria. The lone state Senate race in the county pits Senate President Pro Tem Toni Atkins, D-San Diego, against Republican Linda Blankenship in District 39, which stretches from Solana Beach to southern San Diego, and east into San Pasqual Valley. Atkins was running unopposed in the March primary until...
It’s fair to say the vast majority of voters already know who they will be voting for president this year, if they haven’t already voted — not that it matters much in California, which will almost certainly lend its 55 electoral votes to Joe Biden. But what about down-ballot elections? The highest profile local race, between Darrell Issa and Ammar Campa-Najjar for the 50th Congressional District, appears to be a statistical dead heat, some polling has shown, giving local voters a unique chance to determine whether Democ...
Fallbrook residents Ana and Roman immigrated to the United States from Mexico decades ago at different times, but their view of America remains the same, despite its current state – they love it here and consider this their country. "The first time, I didn't want to come to the United States, I'd just graduated from high school," Roman said. "But my mother brought me and my two other siblings for vacation after graduating. And obviously unbeknownst to me the plan was for us to...
After the Nov. 3 election, Larissa Anderson will be seated in the District 3 seat of the Bonsall Unified High School District Board of Trustees due to the fact that she's running unopposed for the seat. Anderson and unopposed District 5 candidate Eric Ortega were sent questions by Village News so that readers could get a little more insight into the candidates that will be filling BUHSD seats in the near future. Ortega did not respond to the questions prior to the press...
With Bonsall Unified School District planning to welcome students back to campuses with a hybrid schedule on Monday, Oct. 19, the BUSD Board of Trustees heard a report Wednesday, Oct. 14 from Superintendent David Jones and district staff. The board reviewed the Learning Continuity and Attendance Plan Recommendations and the staff gave a presentation on the process, steps and decision making in preparation for reopening the schools. Superintendent spoke passionately about...
NEWARK, NJ – California's young changemakers have one month left to apply for scholarships, grants and more through The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards. Through Nov. 10, Prudential Financial and the National Association of Secondary School Principals are calling on middle level and high school volunteers to apply for local, state and national recognition through this prestigious program. California students in grades 5-12 are eligible for 2021 Prudential Spirit of Community Awards if they have made meaningful c...
FALLBROOK – Corporate losses due to the Coronavirus could spell doom for small nonprofits like the Veterans Art Project. Steve Dilley, who founded VETART in 2009, has come up with a unique response to the program's budget deficit. Beginning Sept. 30, VETART will thank donors of $7500 or more by casting their face, or a face of their choice, in bronze. "A life-cast face has a different presence than a photograph or a small model," Dilley said. "You can see yourself the way othe...
