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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BONSALL – In two heartwarming events commemorating the sacrifices made on 9/11, Bonsall Unified School District, in collaboration with the Bonsall Chamber of Commerce and Bonsall Rotary Club honored local heroes and their service to the community. On Saturday, Sept. 7, the Bonsall First Responders Appreciation & Patriot Day Bike Parade was held at Bonsall Elementary School. First responders, military members, educators, and local community members gathered to cheer on the s...
TEMECULA – Aug. 20 marked the first day of the inaugural school year for students and staff at Connections Academy at Springs, a new tuition-free online public charter school program. Across California counties Imperial, Inyo, Kern, Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino and San Diego, enrolled students in grades K-10 logged on for their first week at the new virtual school. The school operates in partnership with Springs Charter Schools, a network of public charter schools in Southern California, and offers f...
Rosalie McClain, wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend, passed away peacefully in her home on Aug. 29, 2024. A Celebration of Life is planned for Oct. 19. For details, contact Rollin McClain at [email protected].... Full story
FALLBROOK – Assuming the placement and care of the downtown pot project designed many years ago by the Fallbrook Beautification Alliance adds to the already full plate of the Save Our Forest /Fallbrook Land Conservancy. The reasoning was the same. It is enhancing and creating pedestrian friendly walkways in the downtown area to improve economic stability. This is the major factor among all the other benefits of trees. Some of which are breaking up heat islands that lower t...
Buying a house can be a complex and lengthy process. Sometimes, a hiccup in one part of the chain can delay the entire purchase. And while you can only control so much, there are some steps you can take to help prevent this from happening on your home buying journey. If you’re preparing to buy a house soon, here are three things you can do to try to keep your home purchase on track. 1. Talk to a lender first. Working with a loan officer before beginning your home search can h...
LOS ANGELES – The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), and the California Department of Food and Agriculture in collaboration with County Agricultural Commissioners, are proud to announce that after a year of hard work they have eradicated all populations of invasive fruit flies from California. This significant achievement is a testament to the hard work of their agencies and the critical support from the public. "Invasive f...
Quotes from brothers Jameson, 8, and Seamus, 6, over the years. Submitted by their mother Kathy Custer. Mom: "My friend is gonna let us borrow 2 swings that look like tents that we can hang from the ceiling inside our house." Seamus, age 3: "But when we grow up and we still want to swing, will it hold our weight?" Mom: "I know this is hard to believe but when you grow up you're gonna want to move out to your own house." (Sounding angry at his mother, as if she had just lied... Full story
Over the last two weeks, all five campuses of the Bonsall Unified School District participated in Back-to-School Night. If you are a parent (like me), these events begin as a command performance that must be attended. When my son was in kindergarten, I arrived before the Book Fair opened. I worried if my dress was appropriate. Three people mistook me for a grandma. I remember because I took notes! By my son's sophomore year at Bonsall High School, Back-2-School was old hat. I...
FALLBROOK – Daughters of Norway Hulda Garborg Lodge celebrated the 15th anniversary of its institution on Aug. 10. Twenty-one members and two guests (Grand Lodge Judge Karen Karpen and her husband) attended the luncheon after a short meeting. First full-term lodge president Ronna Clymens (from Banning) spoke as did past president and current Grand Lodge President Joy Cook (Fallbrook). Treasurer Lucette Moramarco gave a slide show presentation on the lodge's history which i... Full story
Our beloved husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather, Reuben Hofshi, passed into glory on Aug. 13, 2024. He was born in Baghdad, Iraq in 1943 to Baruch and Rachel Abed, but as a youth, changed his surname to Hofshi, which means "Living Freedom." Reuben had been a resident of Fallbrook since 1975. He was a great lover of agriculture, particularly avocados, and a visionary for avocado research and the avocado industry. In addition to numerous other contributions to... Full story
FALLBROOK – In 1994, key leaders within the Fallbrook area formed a community foundation, created for the long-term benefit of those living in the area and the nonprofits supporting the region. Mike Dunlap, Helen Monroe, Fred Vaught, Jon Frandell, and Don Zech envisioned a tremendous opportunity to launch a community foundation solely dedicated to serving the furthermost regions of San Diego North County. Their planning and expertise aimed high, each dedicating their expertise to creating a foundation that would award g... Full story
FALLBROOK – The national nonprofit organization Homes For Our Troops (HFOT) will donate homes to Navy HM3 Max Rohn and Navy HM3 Redmond Ramos on Saturday, Sept. 14. The event will be held at 362 Sheila Lane, at 9 a.m. (Check-in at 8:30 a.m.) The public is welcome to attend and tour the home after the ceremony. On May 2, 2009, during his first combat deployment, Hospital Corpsman 3rd Class Rohn was serving with the 2nd Marine Headquarters Group in Fallujah, Iraq, when his vehicle was struck by an RKG-3 grenade. HM3 Rohn s... Full story
FALLBROOK – Calling all singers, the Fallbrook Chorale is starting rehearsals. The chorale welcomes anyone interested to sing with them as they begin preparations for their Christmas Concert, scheduled for Saturday, Dec. 14, at SonRise Christian Fellowship. Rehearsals are held on Tuesday evenings from 6:30-8:30 p.m. beginning Tuesday, Sept. 17, at SonRise Christian Fellowship, 463 S. Stage Coach Lane. On the first night, newcomers are asked to arrive early at 6:00 to get situated with music, etc. The chorale is looking f... Full story
BONSALL – Bonsall Unified School District has announced the culmination of a two-year journey that has resulted in the creation of a new Learner Profile, a multi-year focus initiative, and a refreshed district logo. These developments are the result of an extensive collaboration with the renowned education specialists at Learner-Centered Collaborative and the active involvement of the Bonsall community. Two years ago, BUSD embarked on a mission to align its educational objectives with the core values of the community. To g...
SACRAMENTO – California Chief Service Officer Josh Fryday announced Aug. 28 that #CaliforniansForAll College Corps is back for its third year, sparking enthusiasm across the state as college students gear up to make a significant impact in their communities. The overwhelming demand for College Corps is evident, with nearly 10,000 applicants vying for available positions, underscoring the program's significant appeal and impact on students. More than 3,000 students were selected from partner campuses to participate during t...
The North County Fire Protection District has plans to replace Station 4 in Pala Mesa, and the replacement will not need to undergo California Environmental Quality Act review. The NCFPD board voted 5-0 Aug. 27 to find the replacement of an existing facility to be categorically exempt from CEQA. The action also approved the fire station project, although a construction contract will be approved at a future board meeting. “They did declare the project exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act,” said NCFPD fire chi...
SAN DIEGO – San Diego County Treasurer-Tax Collector Dan McAllister has $867,171 in unclaimed funds that he is trying to return to its owners by Sept. 22, before it is rolled into the General Fund. “If you have done business with San Diego County in the last three years, including paying property taxes, you could be on the Unclaimed Monies list,” said Treasurer-Tax Collector Dan McAllister. Each year, the Treasurer-Tax Collector and other county departments have thousands of dollars that are owed to taxpayers. This usually re...
The Rainbow Municipal Water District has used a contractor for maintenance of Rainbow’s steel tanks since 2003, but Rainbow will likely be performing future work in-house. Rainbow’s board voted 4-0 Aug. 27, with Cari Dale absent, to terminate the contract with USG Water Solutions. Before Rainbow actually initiates the in-house work, Rainbow General Manager Jake Wiley will renegotiate a potential contract with USG or another qualified firm. If a draft agreement is reached, the contract will be brought back to the board for con...
FALLBROOK – Now is the time for businesses and residents to create, rent, buy or update scarecrows for Fallbrook Scarecrow Day Oct.1-31. The ScareCREW has scheduled workshops to assist in building, touch ups, revamping, creating or whatever needs to be done on your scarecrow. The workshops provide any assistance needed to build and create scarecrows. Frames, body parts, and even clothing are available and can be purchased for participants convenience. Workshops are a... Full story
The Fallbrook Public Utility District board approved the purchase of a replacement scrubber for FPUD’s wastewater treatment plant. The 5-0 vote Aug. 26 authorized FPUD staff to enter into a contract with PureAir to purchase a PureAir EGS-8 scrubber for $315,583.13. PureAir, which is in suburban Atlanta, will sell the scrubber for $294,250.00 while FPUD will also pay $21,333.13 in sales tax. “The current unit, it’s past the point of refurbishment,” said FPUD General Manager Jack Bebee. The disinfection system at the water r...
Ahead of peak wildfire season, County Animal Services is offering pet preparedness information to the public and is working with community volunteers who can assist in the event of an emergency. Animal Services staff have participated in three emergency response and preparedness fairs to offer guidance and resources on pet disaster preparedness. Additionally, staff have hosted six comprehensive trainings for a dedicated group of about 70 volunteers. Training covers essential...
When it comes to home repairs and renovations, doing it yourself can be tempting. After all, it could save you money and you won’t have to vet contractors or deal with strangers in your house. Plus, showing off a project you completed can give you bragging rights. It’s not always the right move, though. It can be dangerous, and it also could lead to needing further repairs if done incorrectly, potentially costing more in the long run. If you’ve got home repairs or updat...
Joe Naiman Village News Reporter The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California weighed vote for MWD member agencies is based on the assessed valuation of each of MWD’s 26 agencies. The county auditors of the six counties which have MWD member agencies have until Aug. 15 to provide the certified assessed valuation to MWD. MWD does not require board action to update the weighted vote, but MWD staff reports the information during the August board meeting which is held the third Tuesday of August rather than on the n...
FALLBROOK – It's the end of summer at Boys & Girls Clubs of North County. Club members had a fun-filled summer thanks to the club's community partnerships. The club's summer partnerships with other nonprofits and local organizations were important to the overall summer experience for the club members. Fallbrook Regional Health District helped sponsor the Water Safety Program during the summer. The club not only teaches kids how to swim, but it also teaches them how to r...
SAN MARCOS – Despite nationwide obstacles from the Department of Education and the unprecedented FAFSA issues affecting financial aid processing, Palomar College announced their disbursement of federal and state financial aid will occur by Sept. 6. Although this represents a one-week delay from the usual Pell Grant processing timeline, the college is distributing over $1 million in emergency grants of $250 each to eligible students who have completed a financial aid application and demonstrated financial need. A...
