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 – 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, Feb. 16, from 10 a.m. to noon, doors open at 9:15 a.m. for shopping. The program will feature "Home Tweet Homes," the small business/hobby of Alison Hayes who was raised in Fallbrook and now lives in Temecula. She is a retired teacher who has developed a passion for woodworking. She specializes in building u... Full story
FALLBROOK – In a heartfelt initiative to express gratitude and support for local veterans and military, the Fallbrook American Legion is thrilled to announce the launch of the "Show Our Veterans Some Love Fundraiser." This month-long campaign, running throughout February, aims to rally the community in giving back to those who have selflessly served our nation. The primary beneficiary of this initiative is the Fallbrook American Legion, an organization dedicated to providing essential services and support to military and v... Full story
SAN DIEGO – Community members can make an impact on a foster child by participating in Voices for Children's annual "Your Voice, Their Future" volunteer recruitment campaign. The campaign, taking place now through May 1 for National Foster Care Awareness Month, aims to recruit new Court Appointed Special Advocates to serve 150 local youth in foster care currently on Voices for Children's waitlist who are in immediate need of a CASA volunteer. With the New Year, many people m...
MISSISSIPPI STATE, Miss. – Rebekkah Adicoff of Bonsall is among 4,503 students named to the Mississippi State University fall 2023 president’s list. Students on the president’s list achieved a 3.80 or better GPA, based on a 4.0 scale, while completing at least 12 semester hours of coursework with no incomplete grades or grades lower than a C. For more information, visit http://www.msstate.edu. Submitted by Mississippi State University....
Quotes from brothers Jameson, 7, and Seamus, 5, over the years. Submitted by their mother Kathy Custer Seamus, age 3: "How does the baby get in the momma's belly and then how does it get out?" (Mom pauses to think; unsure how to answer.) Seamus: "Does he walk, drive, ride a bike...?" __________________ Seamus, age 3: "Momma are you finking about what I'm finking about?" Mom: "Well that depends; what are you thinking about?" Seamus: "Nofing." ___________________ Nanny: "I'm feeling a little under the weather." Jameson, age 5:... Full story
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – Stephanie Hanlon of Fallbrook was named to The University of Alabama dean’s list for fall semester 2023. The university named 13,950 students to the dean’s list during the fall semester 2023 who earned an academic record of 3.5 or above or the president’s list with an academic record of 4.0. The UA dean’s and president’s lists recognize full-time undergraduate students. For more information, visit http://www.ua.edu. Submitted by University of Alabama....
LAGUNA BEACH – ASSE International Student Exchange Programs, a nonprofit public benefit organization, invites local families to discover the many rewards of hosting a foreign exchange student. ASSE students come from more than 50 countries worldwide: France, Denmark, Spain, Italy, Ukraine, Japan, Australia and more. They are between the ages of 15 and 18 years, and they are excited to experience American culture, family life, school, sports. etc. They also love to share their own culture and language with their host f...
FLINT, Mich. – Matthew Kuhn of Fallbrook was named to Kettering University’s fall 2023 dean’s list. He is majoring in mechanical engineering. The dean’s list recognizes overall academic performance based on the student’s term GPA. To be eligible for the dean’s list, students must satisfy the following requirements: be a degree-seeking student with a minimum term GPA of 3.5, no grades below B and a minimum of 16 earned credits for the term. Kuhn was among more than 300 students named to the fall 2023 dean's list. For more in...
Fernanda Lopez Halvorson County of San Diego Communications Office Once a year, around 1,500 volunteers walk the streets of San Diego County before the sun comes up as part of the region's Point-in-Time Count to find people experiencing homelessness. The annual survey, called We All Count, is led by the Regional Task Force on Homelessness and provides a one-day count of the number of people experiencing homelessness in San Diego County, including those in emergency shelters...
Let’s say that your home is in the perfect location, you've already updated the interiors and painted your doors and walls in popular, sought-after colors all to raise your property's value. What else can you do to squeeze out an even bigger payday once you decide to sell? It's time to turn your attention to landscaping. But landscaping can be very expensive. Several years ago when I investigated doing a backyard makeover, I interviewed a landscape engineer who came highly r... Full story
As a homeowner, there may come a time when your current home just isn’t what you need it to be. You might be able to update or add on to your property, but that may not be enough to change the circumstances. In some scenarios, buying a new place is the only viable option. But how do you know when you’ve hit that point? Here are four situations in which you should consider whether a new place is the right choice. 1. A changing household: Whether you’re having more child... Full story
John E. Chadwick, aged 80, of Los Angeles, Calif., passed away on Jan. 15, 2024. Born on Aug. 13, 1943, in Birmingham, England, John was a man of exceptional character and dedication, whose life was a testament to the virtues of hard work, love, and commitment. A former Fallbrook/Bonsall resident, John was the beloved husband of Suzanne, with whom he shared 56 unforgettable years of marriage. Their partnership was the cornerstone of their lives, filled with mutual support and... Full story
Maurice Carrie Van Roekel, 85, of Temecula, passed away Jan. 16, after battling Dementia and respiratory issues. Maurice’s health had been in decline. She spent her last years with such loving assisted caretakers at Chateau at Harveston, and Pam Miller, Maurice’s loving cousin. Maurice was born Jan. 1, 1939, to George W. Crowe and Lucille C. (Buck) Crowe. Maurice grew up in Hot Springs, Arkansas where she attended Lakeside High School. Both popular and active, Maurice particip... Full story
BONSALL – A veritable David and Goliath story is unfolding at Bonsall High School in the form of a speech and debate team. Bonsall High School, established in 2014, has just over 300 students. In most school-to-school competitions, like athletics, the schools are placed in a division where they compete with schools of a similar size. In speech and debate, competitions are organized regionally in leagues open to all in that area. That means, the Bonsall squad, whose entire t... Full story
Sav Maive LawnStarter Where can you be a city dweller in a house with a nice big yard? With mortgage interest rates decreasing – aka more financial bandwidth to buy a bigger property – LawnStarter ranked 2024’s Cities With the Biggest Yards. We compared the 2,000 biggest U.S. cities based on the average yard sizes of single-family homes from the Federal Housing Finance Agency. Plan your next move with our ranking below. First, we determined the factors (metrics) that are most relevant to rank the Cities With the Bigge... Full story
The Fallbrook Community Planning Group has recommended that the County of San Diego provide a stop control for northbound Orange Avenue traffic at Kalmia Street. The recommendation was approved on a 12-0 vote Jan. 16. Steve Brown and Tom Harrington were absent. Roy Moosa, who chairs the planning group’s Circulation Committee, abstained. “That just came from somebody who has concerns,” said FCPG Chair Eileen Delaney. If a community member desires a regulatory change for a public road and the request is made to the county’s Dep... Full story
FALLBROOK – Have you been seriously looking into buying a home this year but struggling to come up with a down payment? One thing you can consider is using your tax refund. It’s actually common for many first-time homebuyers to use their tax refunds as a viable down payment option during tax season. Benefits of using your tax returns for down payment: Maximizing purchasing power. This boost in down payment fund allows you to secure the home of your dreams, even better if you have saved up some money for down payment bef... Full story
The county’s Zoning Administrator approved a Minor Use Permit to convert a single-family home in the 2100 block of Gum Tree Lane into a preschool. The Jan. 18 decision of Conor McGee, who was the Zoning Administrator that day, allows a preschool with up to 50 children although typical operations will involve approximately 30 children up to 6 years old along with five employees. The permit also limits the school portion of the 20.26-acre parcel to the 3.7 acres which have been graded and include the single-family residence. T... Full story
Our market activity indicator currently is 45 which means we are in a neutral to slight seller’s market. I came across some tips that talked about what people do (or don’t do) to their properties that actually decrease the value of their homes which, in a neutral market, is not the prudent thing to do. Let’s take it from the first impression. The value of a curb appeal cannot be overemphasized since there is only one chance to make a first impression, and a lot of that first i... Full story
FALLBROOK – Fallbrook Climate Action Team (FCAT) will present Meghan Kelly and Ariel Hamburger in a Zoom meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 30 at 6:30 p.m. They are staff of the San Diego Sustainability Planning Division of the County Planning and Development Services Department. Kelly and Hamburger will present information on the county’s Draft Climate Action Plan (CAP). The CAP outlines measures to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from the unincorporated areas of the county and cou... Full story
FALLBROOK – The Republican Women of California – Fallbrook club's guest speaker for Friday, Feb. 9 will be Trevor Loudon, author of numerous books and producer of the movie "Enemies Within." There will also be an introduction to the candidates running for the San Diego Central Committee. The meeting will take place at the Historic Mission Theater 231 North Main. Men are always welcome. Doors open at 9:30 a.m. Meeting is from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. The cost is $10. RSVP no lat... Full story
FALLBROOK – Literary nonfiction author Deanne Stillman will be featured at the Feb. 2 Writers Read, a Fallbrook Library monthly series. The reading begins at 6:30 p.m. with open mic, followed by Stillman in conversation with Writers Read host K-B Gressitt. They will explore the research and creation of Stillman’s newest book, “American Confidential: Uncovering the Bizarre Story of Lee Harvey Oswald and His Mother,” released on the 60th anniversary of President John F. Kennedy... Full story
FALLBROOK – Friends of the Fallbrook Library will hold an artists’ reception on Saturday, Jan. 27, from 2 to 4 p.m. Everyone is invited to the free event. This is a great opportunity to the meet the artists and enjoy the current exhibits at the library. “Beginnings” in the Community Room features 15 exceptional artists from West Coast Drawing who are among the most stellar artists on the California West Coast in drawing media. On the Reading Patio, “Story Torsos” a sculpture series by Julia C R Gray, explores her impressions... Full story
FALLBROOK – The Fallbrook Union Elementary School District celebrated the FUESD Winter Camp, an initiative orchestrated by the FUESD Expanded Learning Opportunities Program. Designed for kindergarten through sixth-grade students, the camp provided an immersive experience during the winter break for FUESD students at La Paloma Elementary School. The winter camp served as a canvas for students to explore diverse art forms, offering an extensive range of classes and clubs t... Full story
SAN MARCOS – The San Diego Regional Economic Development Corporation (EDC) recently verified two Palomar College academic programs, the Associate of Science in Cybersecurity and the Computer Science program which offers both an Associate of Science and a Certificate of Achievement. Verified Programs are those recognized for quality education and training for in-demand jobs within the San Diego County economy. The Associate of Science in Cybersecurity program focuses on fostering proficiency in computer, network, and a... Full story
