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 – On Friday, March 8, the Rotary Club of Fallbrook hosted a special reading event at Boys & Girls Clubs of North County Club sites, where Rotarians read to the children in celebration of National Reading Month. Rotarians from various professions and backgrounds shared their love of reading with the students, sparking their imaginations and fostering a love for books and learning. The event was a part of Rotary's ongoing commitment to promoting literacy and education...
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Against the backdrop of dark early morning Temecula skies at 5:30 a.m., Retired Marine Sergeant Major Emilio Hernandez embarked on a 26-mile journey commemorating The Bataan Memorial Death March from Capt. Aaron J. Contreras Memorial Park in Temecula. The march is to give honor and tribute to the veterans both alive and deceased who braved the events of 1942, and in particular the Bataan Death March that took place in the Philippines during World War II. This is the 13th...
FALLBROOK – Silvergate Fallbrook hosted a festive St. Patrick's Day celebration on March 15 to welcome local seniors into the retirement community for an exciting afternoon of fun festivities focused on Irish traditions and Gaelic lore. The event, which showcased live music and entertainment, also featured sumptuous traditional Irish foods and an abundance of fun activities that gave attendees an opportunity to immerse themselves with new friends in the cheerful spirit of t...
Neither of the Fallbrook projects proposed for 2024-25 Community Development Block Grant funding were awarded any CDBG money. A 4-0 San Diego County Board of Supervisors vote March 12, with Joel Anderson absent, approved the county's 2024-25 annual funding plan for Community Development Block Grant, HOME Investment Partnerships, Emergency Shelter Grant, and Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS programs. The proposals for the Don Dussault Park expansion and Elder Street sidewalks were both placed on the list of...
The most recent update of the County of San Diego’s Capital Improvement Needs Assessment was approved at the March 12 San Diego County Board of Supervisors meeting. The supervisors' 4-0 vote, with Joel Anderson absent, approved the CINA, which reflects the county's facilities needs. The approval of the needs assessment itself did not include funding for projects on the list, although the supervisors also directed interim Chief Administrative Officer Sarah Aghassi to determine timing and funding mechanisms to implement the ind...
Being a homeowner is often a big financial investment, from the down payment to home maintenance and improvements. But there are ways to save when you own a home, too – particularly on your annual tax returns. Homeownership typically comes with a number of tax deductions and credits that aren’t available for renters. Are you ready to save on your tax bill? Here are some perks you should have on your radar as you file your taxes. 1. Mortgage interest: You probably pay a not...
FALLBROOK – Fallbrook Climate Action Team will present a speaker to talk about the Climate Legislation that has been introduced this year in Sacramento. The ZOOM meeting is Tuesday, March 26, at 6:30 p.m. The speaker’s name is pending but will either be a Legislative Aide or a U.S. State Department Net Zero speaker. One of these bills is Assembly Bill 2619, which would repeal the NEM 3.0 decision and require the CPUC to create a new rule structure based on the clean energy goals set by Senate Bill 100, which committed the... Full story
FALLBROOK – The Fallbrook Woman’s Club is holding a fundraising event at their clubhouse parking lot, Saturday, May 4, 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. If anyone is interested in having a vendor table for themself or an organization, they can request an application available through April 12. Set-up for the bazaar at FWC will be at 9 a.m. A limited number of 6-foot tables will be available. There will be such things as crafts, vintage items, jewelry and the like. If interested, contact Sharon Drucker for more information at 951... Full story
Tina Calabrese Principal, Bonsall Virtual Academy Bonsall Virtual Academy is redefining education with its innovative blended program, catering to students from Transitional Kindergarten through 12th grade. Offering a unique blend of in-person and virtual classes, BVA prioritizes flexibility and personalized learning to equip students with the skills they need to thrive as global citizens. At the heart of BVA's approach is the commitment to providing each child with a...
FALLBROOK – The Mike Choate Early Education Center, part of the Fallbrook Union Elementary School District, welcomed families to the campus for the Family Math Day Friday, Feb. 16, where learning was fun for the whole family. Building upon the excitement of January's Family Science Day, this special event brought together students and their families for a day filled with laughter, discovery and, of course, math. "At the Mike Choate Center, we believe that early exposure to mat...
FALLBROOK – Spring is just around the corner and so is the Fallbrook Avocado Festival. Time to mark the calendar for the 37th annual event on Sunday, April 21, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Over 450 vendors will line Main Avenue and cross streets from East Mission to Fallbrook Street, featuring avocado-themed products, foods, and specialty goods. Holy Guacamole will once again offer their signature chips and guacamole, and other food vendors will be in place with a large variety of d... Full story
FALLBROOK – The Quad Collaborative presents a historic short film crafted by noted artists and creatives of the Fallbrook community inspired by local organizations AAUW, Fallbrook Scarecrow Days and the art/artistry of BJ Lane. The 2021 documentary short, "Women Talk: Women of History," will be followed by a talented expert panel, Saturday, March 23, 2:30-4:30 p.m. at the Fallbrook Public Library Community Room. The event is free and includes light refreshments. This short f... Full story
FALLBROOK – The Fallbrook High School Ag Department is holding its first plant sale of the year, Saturday, March 16, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. All of the indoor and outdoor plants that are available were grown by the students. Everyone is welcome to come support the students in the community’s FFA program, To be added to their email list for upcoming plant sales, contact Margaret Chapman at [email protected] or 760-723-6300 ext. 2509 or Crystal Jones at ext. 2506 Payment is by cash and check only at this time. Submitted by the FHS... Full story
FALLBROOK – Heddy Salerno, Chief Decision Maker at Inside Plants, will be the guest speaker at the Fallbrook Garden Club's March 26 general meeting. Inside Plants is an award-winning interior plantscaping company. Salerno's 45-year-old company supplies live and artificial plants, plant maintenance, holiday décor, living walls and moss wall art to commercial and residential communities throughout Southern California, with clients in Arizona, Nevada, and Washington. Her main of... Full story
FALLBROOK – The Fallbrook Fire Safe Council is sponsoring another "chipping day" event on Saturday, March 16, from 7:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on the property at the east side of the intersection of Alturas Road and W. Aviation Road. This event is open to all residents in the Fallbrook, Bonsall, Rainbow and DeLuz communities. Material that will be accepted for chipping includes branches, (less than six inches in diameter), trimmed brush, palm branches and other cut vegetation. B... Full story
Constructing a pathway along Stage Coach Lane from Reche Road to South Mission Road has been a proposed project for Fallbrook since it was discussed at a virtual Fallbrook Revitalization Committee meeting, Nov. 16, 2020, but the project has not progressed very far since then. Part of the reason is that in order for a pathway or trail to be constructed, funding must be obtained and the right-of-way must be secured by the county. The proposed pathway is about two miles long. The...
LA MIRADA – Bethany Whitaker was named to Biola University's Dean's List for academic excellence. Whitaker, a Music major from Fallbrook, was one of approximately 1,600 students who were named to the dean's list in fall 2023. 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 academic studies. T...
FALLBROOK – Fallbrook A Leer is celebrating its 20th annual day of literacy and service on Saturday, March 23 at Maie Ellis Elementary School,400 West Elder St. Check in begins at 9:15 a.m. and activities go until 2 p.m. This event is in honor of Cesar Chavez's life work and legacy to improve the lives of immigrant workers and families. A Leer announced the following local student poetry contest winners: Third Grade: Embry Burton – Mary Fay Pendleton Elementary Fourth Grade: S...
FALLBROOK – Live Oak Elementary School, part of the Fallbrook Union Elementary School District, hosted its highly anticipated Annual Fun Run on Friday, Feb. 16. The event, organized by the Parent-Teacher Association, proved to be a resounding success, bringing together students, parents, and community members for a day of fun-filled activities and fundraising. The Fun Run serves as the primary fundraising initiative for LOE, with proceeds supporting essential programs and r...
LA MIRADA – Bethany Whitaker was named to Biola University's Dean's List for academic excellence. Whitaker, a Music major from Fallbrook, was one of approximately 1,600 students who were named to the dean's list in fall 2023. 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 academic studies. T...
Shauni Lyles County of San Diego Communications Office The county is moving forward with a plan to allow wine operations in the unincorporated area opportunities to expand. There are currently four types of wineries allowed in agricultural zones governed by the county’s Tiered Winery Ordinance. The streamlined plan considers the wine industry market, zoning and geographic characteristics to find the right lands for wineries. The board chose from three options on how to move forward. The chosen option offers the fastest way t...
Judy Dorrell Bell, devoted wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away on Sunday, Feb. 11 at the age of 82. Born in 1941 in Santa Monica, Judy spent her early years between the beaches of California and the cornfields of Iowa. She graduated from Fort Madison High School, Iowa State University as well as earned a masters in Nutrition from New Haven University. On a blind date, while in Minneapolis for a Betty Crocker internship, Judy met her future husband of 56 years, Bob... Full story
Robert John Parkinson known as "Jack," 99, passed away peacefully on Thursday, Feb. 22, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. Jack was born on May 11, 1924, in Boston, Mass. His family moved to Fallbrook in 1927; he was raised on property north of the Village and attended Fallbrook schools. He met Pauline Thompson and then they married on May 2, 1943. They were married for 68 years. He had three children, Clayton, Robert (Bob) and Sandra. He is preceded in death by his... Full story
Haruko Johnson, resident of Fallbrook, passed away at home Feb. 26, 2024. She is survived by her husband, Wayne Johnson of Fallbrook, and four children, son Kiyoshi Higa, daughter Sachiko Murata, son Yoshitaka Higa and daughter Kiyomi Hanashiro, all of Japan; 12 grandchildren and 33 great-grandchildren.... Full story
