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SAN DIEGO – With 2,001 animals in care and more than 800 of them ready for new homes, San Diego Humane Society is reducing all adoption fees by 50% during "Clear the Shelters" month now through Sept. 10. The organization will also waive all adoption fees on Sept. 7 for a special "Clear the Shelters" day. These promotions are part of NBC Universal and Telemundo's Clear the Shelters month, aimed at spreading awareness about the importance of adoption. With shelters facing r... Full story
Alec Charles Mayall, born June 4,1985, died July 25, 2024. He was born and raised in Hemet, California. After graduating with Honors from Hemet High School, he attended Cal Poly University San Luis Obispo graduating with degrees in Horticulture and Computer Engineering. With his love of nature and agriculture he opened his own company in 2014. He specialized in Avocado Grove management in Fallbrook, Temecula, DeLuz, Valley Center and surrounding numerous areas. Alec was a... Full story
Alec Charles Mayall, born June 4,1985, died July 25, 2024. He was born and raised in Hemet, California. After graduating with Honors from Hemet High School, he attended Cal Poly University San Luis Obispo graduating with degrees in Horticulture and Computer Engineering. With his love of nature and agriculture he opened his own company in 2014. He specialized in Avocado Grove management in Fallbrook, Temecula, DeLuz, Valley Center and surrounding numerous areas. Alec was a... Full story
The Bonsall Unified School District operates Vivian Banks Charter School on the Pala Indian Reservation and will be obtaining a portable classroom for that school. A unanimous BUSD board vote Aug. 15 delegated the authority to purchase the portable classroom to BUSD Executive Director of Business and Administrative Services Laura Castro. Castro is authorized to spend up to $114,500 for the portable classroom. “The portable was approved and will be supporting the growing expanded learning opportunities program and after s...
FALLBROOK – Did you know you can buy a property in some counties in Kentucky and Mississippi, but not alcohol? That’s because local prohibition laws are still in effect. Weird, right? You might have heard stories or perhaps experienced it yourself on the daily about some interesting residential rules for neighborhoods under a homeowners association (HOA). But you’ll be even more surprised that around the country, there are way wackier real estate laws in place that will make you scratch your head. Here are some of the littl...
The county’s Zoning Administrator approved a modification to the Minor Use Permit for a wireless communications facility in southern Bonsall. The Aug. 22 decision by Zoning Administrator Connor McGee allows Crown Castle to revise, operate, and maintain an existing wireless facility in the 2100 block of Bautista Avenue. The permit is for a period of 15 years and expires on Aug. 22, 2039, although it could subsequently be extended by a modification. The 2.54-acre property has rural residential RR zoning and a semi-rural r...
FLINT, Mich. – Matthew Kuhn of Fallbrook was named to Kettering University's spring 2024 dean's list. Kuhn is majoring in mechanical engineering and is a member of the class of 2027. The Dean's List recognizes overall academic performance based on the student's term grade point average (GPA). To be eligible for the Dean's List, students must satisfy the following requirements – be a degree-seeking student with a minimum term grade point average of 3.5, no grades below B, and a minimum of 16 earned credits for the term. "Be... Full story
FALLBROOK – Scouts BSA Troop 731 and Cub Scout Pack 738 are excited to announce a free Open House event on Wednesday, Sept. 11, at the Fallbrook VFW Post 1924, 1175 Old Stage Road. The event will take place from 6-8 .p.m. and the scouts invite families with girls and boys in kindergarten through age 17 to join them for an engaging evening. Kids will have fun participating in hands-on activities led by Scouts, like Pinewood Derby races, a rain gutter regatta, and Dutch oven c...
Bonsall – Bonsall Unified School District announces the addition of two key staff members who will join its educational community this school year, bringing a wealth of experience, enthusiasm, and commitment to our students. BUSD welcomed Tiffany Suetos as the new Assistant Principal at Sullivan Middle School. Suetos brings over 18 years of experience in education, having begun her teaching career in 2006. Originally from San Diego, she earned her Bachelor of Science in k...
FALLBROOK – The Fallbrook Alumni Association, Inc. invites all “Forever Warriors” to its Annual “Picnic in the Park,” Oct. 20 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Live Oak Park. Traditionally held on the third Sunday in October, this year’s picnic slogan is: “And We Meet Again!”. Promising a fun-filled afternoon, the “Assn” members are busy planning the “Party.” The Park is waiting. The FUHS Ag Department students will offer their delicious Tri-Tip lunch (which is optional) for $25. Those who wish to bring their own lunch are welcomed... Full story
FALLBROOK – Fallbrook Women's Connection invites all to attend a brunch event in the ballroom of the Beverly Mansion at Grand Tradition Estates and Gardens, Friday, Sept. 20, from 10 a.m. to noon, doors open at 9:15 a.m. for shopping. The program will feature Nancy Roux, an artist and photographer, who sees things, things inside of things that are often overlooked. Just as a painter creates artwork with brush and canvas, Roux creates artwork with camera and computer. Fueled b... Full story
FALLBROOK – The 20th annual Fallbrook A Leer/Reading & Family Literacy Project, Cesar Chavez Day of Service & Learning was held on Saturday, July 27 at Maie Ellis Elementary School. With nearly 200 participants, this was another successful day. This annual event holds an important impact on the local community and features Manuel Bernal, president of the Cesar Chavez Foundation, as keynote speaker. He highlighted his personal experiences as a first-generation immigrant, w...
The San Diego County Fair's Student Showcase includes high school and middle school yearbooks. The 2023-24 Sullivan Middle School yearbook was awarded a first-place ribbon at the 2024 county fair. "I'm super excited," said Sullivan yearbook advisor Melissa Ledri. "They did a lot of work," Ledri said. "This helps validate what they did and all the stuff they put into it." The fair's Student Showcase does not have head-to-head judging other than for Best of Class or Best of...
I am a Fallbrook native who graduated from Fallbrook High School in 2006. Thanks to my counselor, Jaime Miramontes. I was able to pursue a college education. Right after high school, I attended CSUSB but dropped out. Four years later, I returned to MiraCosta College to get an associate degree and then pursued a bachelor's degree in Liberal Studies and a Master's in Public Health. After finishing, I got accepted to the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences, in their...
Inheriting a property from a loved one can bring with it a lot of complicated emotions and decisions. Do you keep it in the family or sell it? If you choose the latter, there are a number of factors to consider before moving forward. If the property is in probate, there will be a legal proceeding to determine how assets of the estate are handled – and that could take a while. If not, you may be able to move forward with listing the home. Beyond that, you should also take i...
SAN DIEGO – San Diego County Treasurer-Tax Collector Dan McAllister is urging delinquent property taxpayers to pay now or incur more penalties. Last week, his office began mailing 27,295 defaulted tax bills, totaling $189,584,845.88 in unpaid taxes, to property owners who have not paid their prior year property taxes. The Treasurer-Tax Collector’s Office sent reminder notices to late taxpayers in May, warning them that they will have to pay more if their taxes go into default. The parcels that remained unpaid will rec...
Luella Brotherton, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully on Aug. 14, 2024, at the remarkable age of 99. Born and raised in Clarion, Iowa, Luella's life was marked by love, dedication, and a spirit of adventure. A graduate of Clarion High School, Class of 1943, Luella moved to Pasadena, California, with a friend, where she later met her husband, Jack, who passed away in 1998. Together, they established Brotherton's Farmhouse... Full story
It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Ann Myers, 91, on July 31, 2024, in a local hospital. She rests peacefully in the arms of her husband and in the care and love of their Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Martha Ann Myers was born on Nov. 22, 1932, in Madera, California to Robert and Ruby Braddy. She attended local schools and went to Fresno State. While in college, Ann met the love of her life, Lowell R. "Rich" Myers. On April 6, 1952, they married in... Full story
FALLBROOK – The guest speaker for the Sept. 13 meeting of the Republican Women of CA – Fallbrook (a women-led organization that welcomes men at all events and meetings) will be Douglas Gibbs, "Mr. Constitution", an outspoken proponent for the spread of constitutional literacy and patriotic advocacy. Gibbs is the president of the Constitution Association, fellow of the American Freedom Alliance, a Sentinel for the Heritage Foundation, and a proud Navy veteran. He is an aut... Full story
FALLBROOK – Fallbrook Climate Action Team (FCAT) will present a talk on Restoring the Buena Vista Lagoon to improve coastal estuarine habitat and climate change resiliency on Tuesday, Aug. 27 at 6:30 p.m. on Zoom. The Buena Vista Lagoon is a 206 acre ecological preserve on the border of Oceanside and Carlsbad. Shapiro will discuss improving the lagoon's habitat and climate change resiliency. She will talk about the progress of plans to restore the lagoon to its natural s... Full story
FALLBROOK – The Fallbrook High School FFA students are once again hosting their famous Tri-Tip BBQ dinners before all home football games. This will be the 25th year of serving these delicious dinners. Dinner will be served from 5:30-7 p.m. at the Agriculture department, which is located at the east end of the football field. The first home game and dinner is Thursday, Aug. 22. Each meal includes tri-tip, beans, salad, dinner roll and a drink. The price for each dinner is $15. Call the Ag department at 760-723-6300 ext. 2... Full story
Jo Ann Baccaglio Fowler left this earth peacefully, joining her loved ones in heaven. Born in San Francisco to Joseph and Margaret Corcoran Baccaglio, she explored her grandparents' halls and trails including Thomas and Emily Shirley Corcoran's Agua Caliente Hotel and Mary and James Baccaglio's Novato ranch. She graduated as the 1954 Salutatorian from Sonoma Valley High School, attended Mount Saint Mary's University in Los Angeles, and earned her Bachelor's degree from San... Full story
FALLBROOK – Fallbrook Music Society, in collaboration with Friends of the Fallbrook Library and the Fallbrook Branch of the San Diego County Library are pleased to announce an exciting free music education and instruction program for the children of Fallbrook and its surrounding communities. With a vision of investing in our future, this group of forward looking organizations have come together to lay the foundation for impacting the lives of children with music in their early... Full story