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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Because real estate tends to appreciate, selling a house usually means you can expect a healthy profit — perhaps some of which will go toward your next home purchase — but don’t forget about the expenses of selling. You’ll likely incur costs before listing your property, while it’s on the market and at closing. Are you thinking of selling your house? Here are some ways you might spend money during the process. • Prepping and Staging: Before we list your home (or take photos...
San Onofre School and Mary Fay Pendleton, two schools aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton exclusively serving students from active military families, have experienced unprecedented growth in academic achievement. Recent performance results in both English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics underscore a commitment to high-quality, targeted education tailored to the needs of military-connected students. Both schools have been awarded the prestigious Purple Star designation by the State of California, recognizing their exce...
Some students starting college already have a wealth of experience, whether it’s from serving in the military or law enforcement, getting on-the-job training or apprenticeships, or learning from volunteer activities. Palomar College’s Credit for Prior Learning program recognizes the knowledge those students have gained and enables them to receive college credit for validated college-level skills and knowledge gained outside the classroom. “Many students bring a great deal of experience with them as they re-enter colle...
Roscoe Arthur McGuire, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, left this life to be with our heavenly Father and his beloved wife, Shirley, on October 16, 2024. He was 85 years old. Born on October 10, 1939, in Crescent, OK, Roscoe was the youngest of three children born to Roscoe O. and Margaret McGuire. He married the love of his life, Shirley, on November 4, 1961, in San Diego, CA. Together, they shared a beautiful life for 50 years until her passing.... Full story
Doris B. McCarthy, 82, of San Marcos, CA passed away on October 12, 2024. Born, October 9, 1942, to Leonard and Dorsie (Aldridge) Daniels in Fillmore, CA. Doris attended Fullerton College, met Donald McCarthy in 1961, married in 1963, and had two daughters. The two were married 42 years before his passing in 2005. Doris was a long-time resident of Garden Grove, CA, and Fallbrook, CA. She retired from Bank of America. An avid quilter, she was a member of the Fallbrook Quilt... Full story
One of the distinctives of the Fallbrook community is the number of military veterans living in our midst. As we prepare to celebrate Veterans Day on November 11, I thought it appropriate to share the following article by Katie Lange and posted on the Department of Defense website. She lists five facts Americans should know about Veterans Day. Veterans Day does NOT have an apostrophe. A lot of people think it’s “Veteran’s Day” or “Veterans’ Day,” but they’re wrong. The holi...
FALLBROOK – The Fallbrook Chamber of Commerce will be presenting a “Festival of Lights” as the theme for this year’s Fallbrook Christmas Parade. Participants are encouraged to register for the parade and incorporate this theme in their Christmas Parade entries. The annual Christmas Parade will be held on Saturday, December 7 at 5 pm on Main Avenue in Fallbrook and the deadline to sign up is on Wednesday, November 13 at 5 pm. The registration form can be downloaded at www.fallbrookchamberofcommerce.org. Simply click on the... Full story
All the scarecrows that entered the contest were stunning and outstanding this year. The scarecrows and fall displays around Fallbrook businesses and residences were high caliber showing the creative and artistic side of our community. It brought about great community spirit and creates Fallbrook as a destination for tourism for the betterment of businesses. There are very talented ladies amongst the ScareCREW that designed and created unique scarecrows this year. Debbie...
Pre-Kindergarten – 1st Grade 1st Place: "The Pumpkin" – Alexander Morales 2nd Place: "The Scary Pumpkin Patch" – Tristan Everett 3rd Place: "Cortez's Pumpkin Patch" – Isaac Cortez People's Choice: "Pumpkin Hero" – Amaya Berkey 2nd – 4th Grade 1st Place: "Fall Cocoa" – Ophelia Everett 2nd Place: "Pumpkitty" – Hazel Ussher 3rd Place: "The Great Pumpkin" – James Berkey People's Choice: "Got a Lot of Starbucks Lovers" – Zoey Ussher 5th – 8th Grade 1st Place: "Pumpkin Patch" – Tes...
The iconic monarch butterfly-famed for its vibrant orange and black wings-makes its annual stop along California's Central Coast this month to overwinter. This journey is part of a multi generational migration that spans North America, with monarchs traveling as far as Mexico and Canada. But their numbers have dwindled. Chip Taylor, founding director of Monarch Watch, said monarch butterflies are affected by hot weather. "The modest climates that they have been relying on are...
If you’re a first-time buyer who’s never financed a home before, the process can seem pretty daunting. You might discover a lot of options, which could make you feel overwhelmed as you get started. Fortunately, we can work together (along with your loan officer) to make it less complicated. We’ll be there with you every step of the way. And if you’re not quite ready to purchase a home, you can start preparing with the following tips to help you start the mortgage process on th... Full story
The Fallbrook Land Conservancy recently visited Fallbrook Union Elementary School District (FUESD) schools, continuing a longstanding partnership that has been an invaluable asset for years. This partnership has allowed students to play an active role in environmental conservation. FUESD is grateful for the Conservancy's dedication to educating young minds about the beauty and importance of our local environment. At Fallbrook STEM Academy, 4th-grade students recently had the c...
The Bonsall Elementary PTA hosted a wildly successful Monster Mash fundraiser on Saturday, October 5, 2024, at Bonsall Elementary School, drawing record attendance from students, parents, and educators alike. The event, filled with Halloween spirit, provided a fun-filled afternoon for the whole community. Students and parents arrived in a variety of creative and spooky costumes, transforming the school's field into a festive celebration. Families enjoyed a warm autumn afternoo...
The Bonsall Unified School District board approved an agreement for training of the school district’s kitchen and child nutrition services staff. The 5-0 vote October 16 approved an agreement with Cheffy K & CA, LLC, for the training. The partners in Cheffy K & CA, LLC are Chef Kent Getzin and Chef Laura Bullene Jacobo. “BUSD is committed to supporting our staff by providing ongoing training opportunities to keep our services running as smoothly as possible,” said BUSD superintendent Heather Golly. Chef Laura is from Visal...
On Thursday, Nov. 7, the Fallbrook Quilt Guild will host one of their always-fun meetings at the Fallbrook Community Center, 341 Heald Lane, Fallbrook. Doors open at 12:30 p.m., and the meeting begins at 1:00 p.m. Ample free parking is available. The meeting will feature Linda Sullivan of Colourwerx, known for her raw-edge applique technique, which produces beautiful works of art. She will lecture the group on how to achieve their best machine applique stitch. Even quilters who typically avoid this technique will gain the... Full story
The guest speaker for the November 8th meeting of the Republican Women of CA – Fallbrook is business owner and Mayor of the City of Vista, John Franklin. First publicly elected in 2012 to serve on the Vista Irrigation District Board of Directors, Franklin was elected to the Vista City Council in 2014, re-elected in 2018 and elected Mayor in 2022. Elected on a platform focusing on solutions to homelessness and improved public safety, Mayor Franklin led the creation of Vista’s award-winning Homelessness Strategic Plan. The Repu... Full story
FALLBROOK – College Board announced that Fallbrook Union High School has been named to the 2024 Advanced Placement® Program (AP®) School Honor Roll, earning Silver distinction. The AP School Honor Roll recognizes schools whose AP programs are delivering results for students while broadening access. Schools can earn this recognition annually based on criteria that reflect a commitment to increasing college-going culture, providing opportunities for students to earn college credit, and maximizing college readiness. Fal...
FALLBROOK – Students at Live Oak Elementary School were filled with excitement as they participated in the ABC 10 News Story Time event, featuring a special reading by ABC10 Anchor Jared Aarons. Aarons delighted students with readings of "The Gruffalo" and other beloved children's books, while emphasizing the importance of reading as a way to unlock future dreams and opportunities. The event also served as a free book fair, where every student went home with a backpack f...
ADELPHI, Maryland – Isabella Woolen of Fallbrook was named to the dean's list for the summer 2024 term at University of Maryland Global Campus. To be eligible for the honor, a student must complete at least six credits during the term, earn a grade point average of at least 3.5 for the term, and maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.5 at UMGC. University of Maryland Global Campus was founded more than 75 years ago specifically to serve the higher education needs of working adults and military service members. Today, UMGC is the l...
LA MIRADA, California – Bethany Whitaker was named to Biola University's dean's list for academic excellence. Whitaker, a music major from Fallbrook, was one of approximately 1,500 students who were named to the dean's list in spring 2024. Biola students are placed on the dean's list to honor those with a GPA of 3.6 or higher while enrolled in 12 or more credits and whose cumulative GPA is at least 3.2. "Inclusion in Biola University's Dean's List is reserved for students who demonstrate exceptional performance in their a...
FALLBROOK – Home inspections can be as spooky as Halloween. There’s nothing more frightening than a home inspector coming into your home and telling you everything that’s wrong with it. That’s why it’s a good idea to have a general understanding of what to look out for: Serious structural problems Like us, houses have skeletons too. And you’ll know that having a broken bone is one of the worst things that can happen and will have a huge impact on your posture and generally how you’ll do things. Broken roof trusses or cr...
SAN DIEGO – San Diego County Treasurer-Tax Collector Dan McAllister is reminding San Diego County property owners that the first installment of their property taxes is due on Nov. 1. Earlier this month, his office mailed 1,017,929 million 2024-2025 secured property tax bills to San Diego property owners. These tax payments are expected to generate $9.08 billion dollars for the region, a new record. “The deadline to pay the first installment of your property taxes is in two weeks – Friday, Nov. 1,” said McAllister. “The ea...
The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California board awarded a procurement contract for a sleeve valve which will be installed at MWD’s Red Mountain Pressure Control Structure. The Oct. 8 board vote approved a $589,957 procurement contract with Vogt Valves, which is based in Texas, for the work. The amount includes California sales tax. The MWD portion of Pipeline 5 is approximately 18 miles long between Lake Skinner in Temecula and the delivery point where the San Diego County Water Authority takes over ownership a...
The Vallecitos School District board approved a winter roofing project for the district’s three permanent buildings. A 3-0 vote Oct. 8, with Ritsa Chanthabandith absent due to a family emergency and one vacant seat, approved a contract with A. Perman Roofing, Inc., to replace the roofs on the three buildings. The San Diego company submitted a base bid of $264,500 for the work. “I’m just excited to get the work done,” said Vallecitos School District Superintendent Meliton Sanchez, who is also the district’s Chief Business...
