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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FALLBROOK – Fallbrook Street School is embarking on its second year as a science, technology, engineering and math magnet school in the Fallbrook Union Elementary School District. Fallbrook Street School's mission to "energize teaching and learning in order to equip every student with the skills needed to create exciting futures" remains the same. As school and its staff continue to refine the STEM focus and culture, a name change will reflect their shift toward hands-on, i...
SAN MARCOS – As students returned to Palomar for the fall semester Aug. 20, more than 1,500 first-time college students were enrolled in the Palomar Promise, double the number who received free tuition and textbook assistance in the program last year. “We’re thrilled to be serving twice as many Promise students in 2018-19 as last year,” Palomar College Superintendent and President Dr. Joi Lin Blake said. “It’s so important to get our first-year students off to a strong start at Palomar, and we know that serving them well i...
FALLBROOK – Now that school has started again, many parents are facing the daily ritual of packing lunches, an often daunting task. What exactly is going to go into those shiny and often fashionable lunchboxes every day for the next several months? A healthy lunch provides kids the fuel they need to get through those draining afternoon hours as well as their after-school activities and sports. And at a time when concerns over childhood obesity are at an all-time high, packing their lunch is one very tangible way parents c...
Oak Grove Center unveiled the full lineup of chefs, at a media event Aug. 1, who will be competing in the 11th annual So-Cal Chef Open, Aug. 27, in the Grand Ballroom at Pechanga Resort Casino. "We're really fortunate to see this event catapult itself within the Temecula Valley region to not only experience that, but see how the farm-to-table and slow food movement has really intertwined itself within the culinary," So-Cal Chef Open judge and E.A.T. founder and Executive Chef...
SAN MARCOS – With just a little over three weeks before the fall semester starts at Palomar College, 2018 high school graduates still have the opportunity to sign up for their first year free at the college. The Palomar Promise provides these first-time eligible college students free tuition for the fall and spring semesters. For the upcoming academic year, interested students need to apply to the Palomar Promise through www.palomar.edu/fye by Aug. 2, 2018. Program requirements include that students submit a FASFA or C...
Jason Fowler has become the Bonsall High School principal. Fowler, who replaces Lee Fleming, was chosen for the position by a 5-0 Bonsall Unified School District board vote July 12. "I'm just very pleased to be selected and excited to take on the challenge," Fowler said. "We are very excited to have him," said BUSD superintendent David Jones. "I think he's going to be a positive influence and impact." Fleming accepted an offer to become the head of school, which is the equivalent of a principal, at Samueli Academy in Santa...
She survived them all. Violence. Cancer. Homelessness. April found freedom after finally leaving her abusive and drug-addicted partner. The 46-year-old is cancer free after going through rigorous chemotherapy sessions and multiple surgeries. And thanks to the San Diego County's rental assistance program, April and her three children now have a permanent place to live. April, who was born in Atlanta but raised in San Diego, knew she was not in a healthy relationship. Her...
The primary election is quickly approaching – polls will be open 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. June 5 – and of particular interest to North County voters is who will replace termed out San Diego County supervisor Bill Horn, who for 23 years has served District 5. The candidates looking to take over for Horn are Jacqueline Arsivaud, Jim Desmond, Michelle Gomez and Jerry Kern. The two candidates garnering the most votes in the primary will advance to the November election, unless one of the candidates wins the seat outright by earning mor... Full story
Four young leaders were recognized May 3, when Julian Arteaga, Santiana Gripper, Erick Ortiz and Ashley Tanner of Fallbrook Union High School were feted as the Students of the Month for May at an awards breakfast at North Coast Church. Arteaga was the first student to be celebrated, and he was nominated by Fallbrook High teacher Adriana Lopez. "He is kind, he is humble, a dedicated student who has tremendous generosity," Lopez said of Arteaga. "He portrays a strong, positive...
Submitted by Silvergate Retirement and Assisted Living Facility On April 29, 1915, Alice 'Betty' Solt was born near Findlay, Ohio. Betty grew up on a farm and lived with her family in a huge Victorian home of her grandparents. She had a brother two years older, a sister two years younger and a sister 11 years younger. Before school every day Betty had to milk a cow, which was the one chores she did not like doing. Betty also helped with hay baling and any other farm chores tha...
FALLBROOK - The Fallbrook Art Association announced their annual Plein Air Competition and Show, Wednesday, April 25, at Grand Tradition, 220 Grand Tradition Way, in Fallbrook. The one-day event is open to all artists. Participants can sign in 10 a.m. with their $20 entry fee or $25 for non-members and have their materials stamped. They can paint any subject on the grounds and must return the finished painting no later than 3 p.m. This year's judge is Richard Stergulz. Cash...
FALLBROOK – The ninth annual Signature American International Watermedia Exhibition "World of Watercolor and Beyond" in The Janice Griffiths Gallery continues, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Mondays through Saturdays and, noon to 3 p.m., Sundays at the Fallbrook Art Center, 103 S. Main, through April 14. The show features an expanded presentation of 120 paintings, all created by Signature member artists who hail from across the United States, Malaysia and Singapore – a true representation...
The individuals honored as the Students of the Month for March included a cadet who was lauded as a natural leader, standout student-athletes credited with helping struggling classmates, and a teen mom who has overcome the odds to put herself in position to graduate. Emma Christopherson, Luke Gilchrist and Collin Hoff of Fallbrook Union High School and Elizabeth Macias of Ivy High School were saluted at the Student of the Month Awards breakfast March 1 at North Coast Church....
FALLBROOK – March will be a busy month for Fallbrook Gem and Mineral Society and the public is invited to join the fun. The action starts Thursday, March 8, when FGMS presents special guest speaker Larisa Zolotova at its 7 p.m. regular monthly meeting. Zolotova will share her amazing journey to become a multi-award winning jewelry designer. Taking her interest in jewelry from mere hobby to a passion driven new life career, Zolotova attended the prestigious School of Jewelry A...
BONSALL – Bonsall High School students hosted their inaugural community art show and contest, Friday, Jan. 19. Seniors Savanna Giles and Kaleigh Hadeka and junior Sara La Russa planned the event as part of a College and Career Readiness class project that had to involve the whole community. The students invited artists from Fallbrook High School and Mission Vista High School, as well as their own school, to participate. They received over 30 art submissions, which were display...
Faith C. (Schultz) Moser-Whipple, 98, died peacefully and comfortably on January 13 following a period of declining health. Born and raised in Springfield, Mass., she studied piano from a young age and at 14 played with the Springfield Symphony Orchestra. She attended Classical High School and was graduated from Smith College, Phi Beta Kappa, in 1941. She married the late R. William Moser, a biochemist with Squibb, and lived in New Jersey until his untimely death in 1958 when she returned with her two young daughters to... Full story
Kenia Basurto of Oasis High School and Suzetty Castellanos, Michael Gross and Ashlie Lackey of Fallbrook Union High School were honored as the Students of the Month for February at a special recognition breakfast held Feb. 1 at North Coast Church. Greg Coppock emceed the event, which began with an invocation by Daniel Andrus of St. Peter's Catholic Community. After the Pledge of Allegiance, Marines from Camp Pendleton presented the students with the Lamp Of Knowledge medal....
Less than two years after its bond defeat, the Bonsall Unified School District (BUSD) is again considering another school bond measure. Here is what you need to know. In 2013, then superintendent Justin Cunningham campaigned for an independent Bonsall school district with an “academy” style high school curriculum, promising that he wanted only a small 500 (max) student high school on the current Sullivan campus. “No new bonds or taxes needed,” he promised. “We have enough room on the Sullivan campus to grow.” After the distri... Full story
FALLBROOK – The Fallbrook Art Association announces their Spring Show, March 2 through 30 at the Brandon Gallery, 105 N. Main St. This year a special theme prize will be awarded for "Spring is Bustin' Out All Over," but all themes are welcome. Intake for the show will be Friday and Saturday, Feb. 23 and 24, from noon to 3 p.m. The reception will be held Saturday, March 3, 5 to 7 p.m. This year's judge is Sally Pearce, who earned her bachelor of fine arts degree from the Art I...
This month, schools, homeschool groups, organizations, and individuals in California and across America will work together to raise awareness about the importance of opportunity in K-12 education. National School Choice Week begins on Jan. 21 and celebrates all types of schools and education environments for children. Nationwide, 32,240 different events and activities – such as open houses, school fairs, and information sessions – are being planned, with an estimated attendance of 6.7 million people. In fact, 2302 of tho... Full story
The postseason banquet for Fallbrook High School's girls volleyball team was held Nov. 28 at SonRise Church, and the recognition included the presentation of the team's most valuable player award to senior Emma Christopherson. Because the team MVP award is usually given to an offensive player, the postseason banquet includes a defensive MVP but not an offensive MVP. Madison McCarty was the recipient of the defensive MVP award. Sonsi Jarvis received "Most Improved"...
FALLBROOK – Everyone is invited to visit the Jr. Wildlife Art Show which is up through Jan. 21 at the Fallbrook Art Center. Visitors can give themselves the gift of 15 minutes and drop by the center to enjoy the spirit of children and teens giving voice to their perspective of wildlife. Over 200 students (Grades K-12) from eight area schools have work in the show which was judged by a panel of arts educators and the following students received awards: Grades K-2 Best of S...
The new big man on campus at Fallbrook High School likes to joke about his 5-foot-9 stature. "Because of my height, I can get around and the kids don't see me," said Dr. David Farkas, who was hired as principal of Fallbrook High School by the Fallbrook Union High School District board of trustees. Farkas replaces Larry Boone, who abruptly submitted his resignation Nov. 8, 2017 citing "urgent personal matters." Boone had held the principal position since July 2015. Farkas, who...
Hardly anything was left of Jerry Yang and Jenni Southwell's childhood home in Bonsall on Tuesday as they sifted through the rubble, ash and twisted metal that had been left behind from the 4,100 acre Lilac fire that blazed through the area. Amid the ash there were some recognizable items: ceramic bowls, some kitchenware and antique clay figures were left intact. Still, much of the rest of the home and surrounding buildings where their parents raised roughly 10,000 finch...
FALLBROOK – The annual Alternative Gift Fair took place Sunday, Nov. 19 in the parish hall of St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Fallbrook. The event, which has been held for more than 10 years, encourages people to donate to charitable organizations in lieu of giving Christmas gifts. Gift cards were available to let a recipient know that a donation to a favorite charity had been made in their name. In addition, organizations had items for purchase, including handmade dolls, bla... Full story
