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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The National Endowment for the Arts has an “Our Town” program which integrates music with science, technology, engineering, and math. The Fallbrook Music Society is partnering with the Pala Band of Mission Indians to obtain a Science, Technology, Engineering, Math & Music grant and would like to work with Vivian Banks Charter School for a STEM&M grant. Although no proposal requiring an official Bonsall Unified School District vote has been brought forth, the BUSD board address... Full story
Anne Louise Woodson, 76, of Pauma Valley, formerly of Fallbrook, died Jan. 1, 2014 in Escondido. She is survived by her husband of 53 years, William, and daughter Nina; sons William and James; and eight grandchildren. She graduated from College of Saint Teresa in Winona, Minn., where she was freshman class president, and a piano and teaching major who played a concert with the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra. She was a life-long U.S. citizen but also lived in Venezuela, Mexico, and Brazil. Here she lived in Washington, DC,...
National Finals Rodeo barrel racer Michele McLeod departed Las Vegas the morning after NFR’s conclusion, and her first stop was Bonsall. McLeod left Las Vegas the morning of Dec. 15 and visited Bonsall’s Linda Stenerson that afternoon. Stenerson was the National Barrel Horse Association district director when McLeod lived in Temecula. “My girls were really young and we became a family. She was like my mom and a grandma to the girls,” McLeod said of Stenerson. McLeod now lives in Whitesboro, Texas. She picked up a three-y...
Dean Leonard Cadwell, 83, of Camarillo, formerly of Canoga Park and Fallbrook, went to be with his Lord in Heaven on Monday, December 30, 2013 after a brief battle with cancer. Dean was born on March 12, 1930, to Vern and Veryl Cadwell in Belle Fourche, South Dakota. He loved the casual western lifestyle of rodeos and cowboy boots. At the age of 10, the family moved to Vermillion, South Dakota, a college town in eastern South Dakota. He suddenly became the man of the family... Full story
National Finals Rodeo barrel racer Michele McLeod departed Las Vegas the morning after NFR's conclusion, and her first stop was Bonsall. McLeod left Las Vegas the morning of Dec. 15 and visited Bonsall's Linda Stenerson that afternoon. Stenerson was the National Barrel Horse Association district director when McLeod lived in Temecula. "My girls were really young and we became a family. She was like my mom and a grandma to the girls," McLeod said of Stenerson. McLeod now lives in Whitesboro, Texas. She picked up a...
Four students in the Fallbrook Union High School District were honored for outstanding achievements in academics, community involvement, and being leaders among their peers at the Fallbrook Student of the Month program on Dec. 5. Monique Boards of Oasis High School and Madison Ashbrook, Nick Peavey, and Hannah Velasquez of Fallbrook Union High School (FUHS) were recognized at a breakfast event held at the Fallbrook Community Center. FUHS ASB director Mike Lilly thanked the...
A hard-hitting documentary made by film students at Fallbrook High School won Best Documentary in October at the New York Los Angeles (NYLA) International Film Festival after previously winning the Best Documentary Audience Choice Award at the Oceanside International Film Festival in August. “Impact,” which runs 40 minutes, features ex-mobster Michael Franzese delivering a critical message to high school students about making good choices in their lives. “Impact was submi...
The second annual Fallbrook Scarecrow Days and Fall Faire effort has been deemed a “tremendous success,” according to the Fallbrook Chamber of Commerce and organizers. “Many visitors were drawn to Fallbrook to see the ‘characters,’ plus Fallbrook locals once again enjoyed the fun,” said Kathie Richards of the Chamber. “There were over 125 scarecrows throughout town.” Richards said the chamber office received “lots of feedback from merchants and they were very pleased and... Full story
FALLBROOK – Zion Lutheran School has donated 36 Webkinz to the Fallbrook Pregnancy Resource Center. Students at Zion participated in the Great America Fundraiser from Aug. 28 through Sept. 16 to raise money for their new technology program called Beyond Technology. For every 10 items that each student sold, one Webkinz was donated to a local charity of Zion’s choice. Zion Lutheran School is happy to support the Fallbrook Pregnancy Resource Center and the important w...
FALLBROOK – Eighty-seven fourth, fifth, and sixth grade students attended the Music Academy fast-start school at Potter Jr. High on a recent Saturday. Students were issued their band instruments at the event and received coaching on their instrument of choice, compliments of Fallbrook High School band students. Fallbrook High School’s Victor Torres and Jan Levi also lent their talents to get the beginning instrumentalists off to a good start. Parent volunteers helped t...
The San Diego County Board of Supervisors approved a tiered equine zoning ordinance. The supervisors’ 4-0 vote Sept. 11, with Greg Cox out of town due to California Coastal Commission activity, certified the programmatic Environmental Impact Report while amending the county’s Zoning Ordinance to create a four-tiered system. “This item will go a long way to benefit the equine industry,” said Supervisor Dianne Jacob. The tiered ordinance allows for up to three horses not own... Full story
For the second year in a row, a crop of scarecrows is popping up in Fallbrook for the month of October, springing from the imaginations of local residents. Made of paper mache, wire, plastic, newspaper and wood, they will soon appear in front of schools, homes, shops, and other businesses for the now annual Scarecrow Days promotion. The scarecrows’ mission is to bring tourists to town, not only to learn about Fallbrook but “to shop Fallbrook, eat in our restaurants, look in...
A referendum was filed in August to overturn AB 1266 that was recently signed into law by Governor Brown. The controversial legislation has come to be called “the co-ed bathroom bill” because of its provision that allows children in grades K-12 to choose whatever bathroom or locker room they feel matches their sexual identity. Proponents for the bill say the new law is to allow all students, including transgender, to feel safe in school. They hope the bill is not ove...
The Bonsall Union School District board voted 5-0 August 16 to close Bonsall West Preschool, and the school board meeting also included a lottery for students seeking an interdistrict transfer to attend Bonsall West Elementary School. "We had no other room to add another kindergarten except for the preschool," said BUSD superintendent Justin Cunningham. "We strongly regret having to close it, but we had no choice really." The district had planned to lease five portable classroom buildings to accommodate the growth of...
NORTH COUNTY - Few, if any, families can say they have never had an experience with cancer. Cancer is a potentially deadly disease with no cure. While cancer can be treated effectively, there is no way for men and women to eliminate their risk of developing cancer. Though cancer may strike even the healthiest of persons, there are ways men, women and even children can reduce their risk. One such way is to consume certain foods that researchers feel can reduce cancer risk.... Full story
Sacramento, CA-Calling for respect for all students, a referendum was filed today to overturn AB 1266, recently signed into law by Governor Brown. The controversial legislation has come to be called "the co-ed bathroom bill" because of its provision that allows children in grades K-12 to choose whatever bathroom or locker room they feel matches their sexual identity. California law allows the public to vote out objectionable measures passed by the Legislature and signed by the Governor, but the proponents of a referendum are...
FALLBROOK – Caroline Young, a National Charity League Ticktocker is doing what Ticktockers do – volunteer. Young’s choice of giving time to the community is volunteering as a tree steward for Save Our Forest. Young, a softball player at Great Oak High School, found that volunteering with Save Our Forest allows her to choose volunteer time that is flexible and won’t interfere with her softball games or practices. Save Our Forest, a branch of the Fallbrook Land Con...
On April 29 Scott Vancil became the first Fallbrook High School senior to sign a letter of intent to play college lacrosse. Vancil will play for Dominican University, which is located in San Rafael. “This whole experience is incredible,” Vancil said. “It’s amazing,” Vancil said of his scholarship. “It’s very exciting. I’ve had that dream of being able to sign, play college lacrosse, and to reach that goal is awesome.” Reaching his goal of a college scholarship also... Full story
It has been said that dining is a form of art; an atmosphere intended to encompass the presentation of food and drink, the skill of conversation, and evoke an ambiance of a certain style. Whether one desires a simple, family-friendly environment, or one with a more chic and refined tone, there are numerous ways and combinations to express creativity in this area. Often associated with elegance, a traditional style includes classic colors, reflected in fabrics and wall hues,...
Over 40 parents successfully voiced their concern about a recommendation to eliminate the Parents as Teachers (PAT) program for the upcoming 2013-2014 academic year to the Fallbrook Union Elementary School District (FUESD) board of directors at their June 3 meeting. After the listening to the outcry, the district agreed to reallocate funds so that the program will be available for the next school year. The PAT program, currently held at the Mike Choate Early Childhood Education Center, is a free program designed for children... Full story
Decades of history drove onto the grass field of Potter Jr. High School as the sun rose on May 26. Over 300 engines revved, roaring in preparation for the 48th annual Fallbrook Vintage Car Show. Whether a muscle car or a woody, foreign or domestic, all vintage vehicles were welcomed to the event sponsored by the Fallbrook Vintage Car Club, region of the AACA. Some owners boasted of years of greasy, hard work spent under the hood of their cars. The tender love and care put...
Decades of history drove onto the grass field of Potter Jr. High School as the sun rose on Sunday, May 26. Over 300 engines revved, roaring in preparation for the 48th annual Fallbrook Vintage Car Show. Whether a muscle car or a woody, foreign or domestic, all vintage vehicles were welcomed to the event sponsored by the Fallbrook Vintage Car Club, region of the AACA. Some owners boasted of years of greasy, hard work spent under the hood of their cars. The tender love and care... Full story
When downtown Fallbrook erupts with excitement on Sunday, April 21 for the 2013 Avocado Festival, it will mark the 27th consecutive year of the event that heralds the green gold as king and the sponsoring entity, the Fallbrook Chamber of Commerce, expects a healthy attendance. “We expect to draw about 70,000 people again this year,” said Richard Kennedy, CEO. The event, Kennedy said, is very beneficial to the community. “Local businesses that are open on that Sunday, parti...
Fallbrook High School’s baseball team won its pool in the 63rd annual Lions Invitational Baseball Tournament to advance to the semifinals and then shut out Canyon Crest in the semifinal contest to advance to the AAAA Division championship game. “It was a big deal,” said Fallbrook coach Mark DiBenedetti. The Lions Tournament, which began in 1951 with 16 teams and was created so San Diego teams did not have to travel outside of the county for an Easter Break tournament, first included out-of-town teams in 1993 and is now the l...
The Foods & Nutrition classes at Fallbrook High School held their annual Decorated Cake Contest the last part of February. Six teams of four students each designed and constructed a cake in each class period with judging held on Feb. 27. The students had 10 class periods to design, make and decorate their cakes with two boxed cake mixes, homemade fondant and a choice of nine decorating techniques. Teachers from around the school rated the cakes on the base coat, edge trim,...
