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 – Changes are taking place at Christ The King Lutheran Church Preschool. "We have revamped our preschool completely," explained CTK's Lead Pastor Brandon Way. "It is a play-based preschool." The preschool has a new director, Laura Humble, who has worked in early childhood education for more than 20 years. Humble said, "My greatest passion and joy comes from serving children ages zero to five, sharing the love of Jesus and helping them and their families as they n...
FALLBROOK – Monserate Christian Academy scholars embarked on a 6-week quest to learn about the life of the pioneers. Amidst learning all about homesteading, "Little House on the Prairie" (the book) and hatching baby chicks in an incubator within their studio, they invited local farmers as special guests to teach about modern day farming. During this session, they made homemade butter, whipped cream, ice cream, and apothecary boxes with homemade essential oils. With much d...
FALLBROOK – In 2023, Hope Clinic for Women hosted over 1,040 client visits, 789 individual educational classes, 71 free pregnancy tests, and 88 free ultrasounds. HCW Executive Director Carolyn Koole said, "We are thankful for the 23 babies born to moms in our programs! The choice these young moms and dads made to partner with us allowed them to experience the hospitality for which our community is known. Time spent with trained client advocates provided these families with o...
FALLBROOK – Homes For Our Troops is excited to announce two Volunteer Days, one for Navy Veteran HM3 Max Rohn on Saturday, July 13 at 9 a.m. and one for HM3 Redmond Ramos on Saturday, July 20 at 9 a.m., with check-in at 8:30 a.m. both days. Volunteers of all ages are invited to roll up their sleeves and help with the landscaping to put the finishing touches on the yard of each home before Rohn and Ramos move into their specially adapted custom HFOT homes. The homes are in F...
FALLBROOK – As the California Highway Patrol says, “Driving is freedom.” Keeping that freedom as one gets older is the focus of the "Age Well, Drive Smart" program. Senator Brian Jones invites all local seniors to join his office and the California Highway Patrol, Saturday, July 20, from 10-11 a.m. for the event at the Fallbrook Regional Health District Community Health & Wellness Center 1636 E. Mission Road. To attend, RSVP at https://lcmspubcontact.lc.ca.gov/PublicLCMS/rsvp_main.php?district=SD40&rsvp=1248 or call 760-7... Full story
FALLBROOK – The Palomar Radio Control Flyers is hosting National Model Aviation Day at Johnson Field in Fallbrook on Saturday, Aug. 17 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. where anyone can learn more about Radio Control Aircraft and sign up for free flying lessons. During this event, attendees will be able to see airplanes, jets, helicopters and drones fly at Johnson Field, home of the Palomar Radio Control Flyers club, which was founded in 1955. They will learn about and be able to see the many different kinds of radio control (R/C) a... Full story
FALLBROOK – On Tuesday, Aug. 6, from 2-4 p.m., Silvergate Fallbrook will host an engaging discussion for interested local seniors with renowned San Diego Tribune Columnist Richard Lederer. This special “Meet The Author” event will feature an interactive discussion and book signing with the former KPBS host of “A Way With Words.” He will share his wit, wisdom and inspiration on aging and what it means to be a “senior” in today’s ever-changing world. Attendees who tour the community will also receive a free copy of Lederer... Full story
FALLBROOK – The Fallbrook Union Elementary School District recently hosted a heartwarming open house event at the historic De Luz SchoolHouse, welcoming students, staff, and community members to celebrate the legacy of Scott Gordon, the retiring outdoor education teacher and long-time steward of the school house property. Gordon has dedicated over three decades to outdoor education and the De Luz SchoolHouse, fostering a deep respect for the environment among the countless stu...
FALLBROOK – Fallbrook STEM Academy students honored Fallbrook High School graduates who arrived in cap and gown and celebrated their accomplishments Wednesday, May 21. The event was marked by enthusiastic participation from Fallbrook STEM Academy students, who welcomed the graduates with roaring cheers, high fives and signs bearing positive messages. The Fallbrook STEM students created an electric atmosphere, filled with excitement and pride as they celebrated the a...
FALLBROOK – Felipa Vicente Diego from Fallbrook High School won a Bill De La Fuente Scholarship. Diego and her family attended the 8th Annual Award Night on June 26 where she was awarded a Migrant Education scholarship in honor of Dr. Julian Nava, who was an American educator and loved helping the community. Vicente is attending Mira Costa College and plans to transfer to CSUSM to get her master's as a Spanish Teacher. Submitted by Migrant Education Program, Fallbrook High S...
FALLBROOK – The San Diego County Sheriff's Department's first Junior Women's Academy was held June 12-14 at Palomar College. It was a 3-day event from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. for young girls 14-18. The program was offered throughout San Diego County and some Fallbrook residents did attend. Crime Prevention Specialist Heather Mitchell said, "We wanted to highlight the many careers offered by the San Diego County Sheriff's Department that are traditionally held by males. We had in c...
Catherine (Cathy) Crites Woodrey passed away on June 20, 2024, from complications due to a fall. Catherine was born to Georgia and Othel Crites on February 12, 1938, in the family home in West Plains, Missouri. She met Ronald (Woody) Woodrey in Albuquerque, New Mexico, soon fell in love, married and decided to settle in his beautiful hometown of Fallbrook. She was a member of the Fallbrook Players, a dance instructor and for many years an avid tennis player. But she was mostly... Full story
FALLBROOK – T. Jefferson Parker, former Orange County reporter turned New York Times bestselling author, is about to launch his 29th thriller, "Desperation Reef." Parker will be reading from and discussing "Desperation Reef" at Writers Read at Fallbrook Library, a monthly author series, on Tuesday, July 16, at 7 p.m. The library is located at 124 S. Mission, between Alvarado and Fig streets, and the book will be available for sale and signing. Parker's latest novel plunges t... Full story
FALLBROOK – Warrior Avenues is excited to announce its All-American Celebration, set to take place on Saturday, July 6 from 3-8 p.m. at the scenic Vineyard 1924. This family-friendly event promises an unforgettable day filled with live music, delicious food, and community fun to celebrate this great nation and those who have or are currently service in the military. Guests will groove to the tunes of two exceptional performers: Gethen Jenkins, known for his authentic country sound, and "The Mad Busker" Matt Armstrong, who p... Full story
The county’s victor control assessment will be increased from $9.10 to $10.76 per benefit unit. The San Diego County Board of Supervisors, who serve as the board of the county's Vector Control District, voted 5-0 June 26 to approve the 18.2% increase in the assessment. The supervisors’ action also approved the engineer's report. The assessment is in addition to a service charge which remains at $3.00 for the coastal region and $2.28 for the suburban and rural regions. Both the vector control benefit assessment and the ser...
The Fallbrook Public Utility District has a contract with Howells Government Relations to provide Federal advocacy support services, and a June 24 FPUD board action renewed that contract. The 4-0 vote, with Dave Baxter out of town, authorized the extension of the contract for an additional year. FPUD will pay Howells Government Relations, which is based in Murrieta, $90,000 for the 2024-25 term. The original contract was approved at the June 2022 FPUD board meeting and in June 2023 the FPUD board approved a second one-year...
As the saying goes: “Everything old is new again.” This is particularly true when it comes to style trends, including home design. The looks of the past can provide endless inspiration for homes today, and you don’t have to choose just one era or approach. You can mix and match trends from multiple decades and interior design styles. Are you looking to give your home decor a refresh? Here are some design elements from the past that might interest you. • 1950s: The ‘50s we...
SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom announced June 28 that 1,700 first-generation homebuyers have been conditionally approved for the Dream For All Shared Appreciation Loan program. The program provides potential homebuyers with vouchers offering up to 20% of a home’s value for down payment and closing cost assistance. "As part of the state’s comprehensive efforts to improve affordability, build generational wealth, and unlock access to housing, Dream For All is paving the way home for thousands of Californians. This progr...
MISSISSIPPI STATE, Miss. – Rebekkah Adicoff of Bonsall is among nearly 3,500 students graduating from Mississippi State University in spring 2024. Adicoff received the bachelor of science magna cum laude from MSU's College of Agriculture and Life Sciences. She was also named to the university’s spring 2024 president's list. She is among 4,137 students who have attained this honor. Students on the president's list achieved a 3.8 or better grade-point average, based on a 4.0 scale, while completing at least 12 semester hou...
FALLBROOK – The Extended School Year (ESY) program has begun, offering enriching educational experiences to 220 students, including those with disabilities and typical students. This year, the ESY program was hosted by La Paloma Elementary, San Onofre School, and the Mike Choate Early Education Center, operating five days a week from June 4 to July 1. The ESY program focuses on maintaining progress towards Individualized Education Program (IEP) goals through a dynamic O...
A coordinator will be hired for the Symposium program at Bonsall High School. The June 13 Bonsall Unified School District board meeting included a 5-0 vote to approve the Symposium Coordinator position and job description. The coordinator will collect and connect future ready resources and curriculum which will be utilized during Symposium activities at Bonsall High School. “That’s pretty exciting,” said BUSD Superintendent Joseph Clevenger. The California Apprenticeship Initiative New and Innovative Grant Program inclu...
FALLBROOK – Students at Fallbrook High School are joining a partnership with the Fallbrook Blanket Project and are learning to crochet. Volunteers from the Fallbrook Blanket Project are teaching the students the correct steps for successful crocheting. Students are earning community service credits with the completion of each 7x9 inch patch. These beautiful, crocheted patches will be then be joined to become a blanket. The Fallbrook Blanket Project will then donate these b...
LEWISTON, Maine – Dalila Caceres of Fallbrook was named to the dean's list at Bates College for the winter semester ending in April 2024. This is a distinction earned by students whose grade point average is 3.92 or higher. Caceres is majoring in anthropology at Bates. Bates is internationally recognized as a leading liberal arts college, attracting about 2,000 students from across the U.S. and around the world. Since 1855, Bates has been dedicated to educating the whole person through creative and rigorous scholarship in a... Full story
FALLBROOK – Fallbrook STEM Academy recently hosted Lunch on the Lawn with the aim of nurturing a sense of community and togetherness. Parents, students and staff congregated on the school's front lawn, which was transformed into a bustling center of joy and connection. The focal point of the gathering was the opportunity for families to spend quality time together, enjoying shared meals and each other's company. Parents brought homemade lunches, pizza and Happy Meals, ready t...
A community college student pays resident tuition if he or she is a resident of that community college district or an adjacent community college district. The Grossmont-Cuyamaca Community College District borders the Palomar Community College District, so Bonsall Unified School District residents attending Grossmont College or Cuyamaca College would pay resident tuition. An agreement was needed for a foundation to pay Grossmont College and Cuyamaca College students to be instructional assistants at BUSD schools, but that was...
