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 – The Fallbrook Women's Connection has a fun program to start off the New Year, along with a delicious brunch in the ballroom of the Beverly Mansion at the Grand Tradition Estate and Gardens, Jan. 19, from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Karen Houghton RN, BSN, will provide a cooking demonstration using a few of her favorite simple, plant-based recipes that are healthy and delicious, and she will give out samples. Her book will also be available for purchase. Houghton is a... Full story
Joe Naiman Village News Correspondent Fallbrook High School's Performance Dance team followed its first-place regional competition result with first place in the national competition. "I'm really proud of them," Anna Haskell, dance program director at Fallbrook High School, said. "They've done an amazing job." Haskell was raised in Encinitas and attended La Costa Canyon High School. She founded and coached the La Costa Canyon dance team as a volunteer. This is her fourth year...
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VISTA – Soroptimist International of Vista and North County Inland invites the public to their 18th annual Human Trafficking Awareness Walk and Event Saturday, Jan. 27, from 10 a.m. to noon at United Methodist Church of Vista, 490 S. Melrose Drive, in Vista. This year’s guest speaker will be San Diego District 5 Supervisor Jim Desmond, who has been a vocal advocate of local efforts to fight human trafficking. There will be information tables from several organizations including Alabaster Jar, Women’s Resource Center and O... Full story
FALLBROOK – The ladies at the Fallbrook Woman's Club are at it again, their "Mahjong with Friends" fundraiser will be held at their clubhouse on Friday, Jan. 26 at 238 W. Mission Road. Participants can either gather a team of four or sign up solo and organizers will do the rest in getting them onto a team. The $25 fee includes lunch and beverages, opportunity baskets and prizes. Doors open at 11:15, play begins at noon. For tickets or more information, contact Linda Lovett at 310 569-1905 or [email protected]. F... Full story
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FALLBROOK – Instead of closing after Christmas until the season rolls around again, the Fallbrook Animal Sanctuary Christmas Store will reopen on Jan. 8 with a new look and a new name. The year-round store will be called Whiskers and Tails: a Resale Gift Shop by Fallbrook Animal Sanctuary. The new shop will sell items appropriate for seasonal holidays, such as Valentine's Day and Easter, and for all kinds of celebrations (weddings, birthdays, etc.). Pet items and dog-and-cat-themed wares will continue to be a major f... Full story
FALLBROOK – The Republican Women of California – Fallbrook club’s guest speakers for Friday, Jan. 12, will be Carl DeMaio, KOGO 600-AM talk radio host featuring “The DeMaio Report” and launching Reform California, a political action committee, in 2015. The meeting will take place at the Historic Mission Theater, 231 N. Main Ave., in Fallbrook. Doors open at 9:30 a.m. and the meeting is from 10 a.m. to noon. Cost is $10. RSVP no later than Monday, Jan. 8, with Carol Shrider at [email protected]. Submitted by Republica... Full story
Children have a seemingly endless supply of energy. Channeling that energy into something positive can benefit kids' minds and bodies. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends various amounts of daily physical activity for children depending on their ages and abilities. Adhering to these recommendations is especially important in the wake of what many public health officials fear has become an epidemic of childhood obesity in many nations. For example, the United...
Quotes from brothers Jameson, 7, and Seamus, 5, over the years. Submitted by their mother Kathy Custer (At age 20 months Seamus is hopping around the room)... Seamus: “Fok, fok, fok. Fok, fok, fok.” (Mom thinks to herself, Oh my goodness! Where did my child learn that horrible curse word? Trying to stay calm)... Mom: “Hey Seamus. What are you saying?” Seamus (still hopping): “I’m saying f-f--r-r-og, fog, fog, fok.” Mom: “Ohhhh!” ___________________ (Jameson, age 3, pulls on Mamma’s arm to get her off the couch)… Jameson: “E... Full story
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Marisa Monasterio of Fallbrook qualified for Belmont University’s fall 2023 dean’s list. Approximately 52% of Belmont’s 7,338 undergraduate students qualified. “The dean’s list achievement reflects the hard work, perseverance and dedication to academic excellence of Belmont’s outstanding students,” Belmont Provost David Gregory said. “It is my privilege to congratulate these individuals on their semester-long academic efforts. To our most recent graduates receiving this distinguishment, you are hope-insp... Full story
FALLBROOK – This year, we at the Fallbrook Public Utility District have been concentrating on doing everything we can to save you money. We've heard you, our customers, say that water costs are too high – unsustainable. We listened. And four years ago, we set out on a course to make a change. A big one. We began working together with Rainbow Municipal Water District to change water suppliers – a move that will save both districts about $7.6 million a year. It was a feat that...
Old homes can be charming and contain architectural elements not often seen in many modern housing developments. But what older homes may have in design appeal, they may lack in updated features. While cosmetic changes are not necessarily difficult, one area of concern in historic homes – and sometimes even in houses built 40 or 50 years ago – is archaic wiring. Wiring provides power to every room of the home. In today's electronics-driven society, electricity that works is an essential component of daily life. Over tim...
Joe Naiman Village News Reporter The mid-year budget adjustments approved Tuesday, Dec. 5, by the San Diego County Board of Supervisors established additional funding for the future San Luis Rey River Park and the Fallbrook Community Center park. The supervisors’ 5-0 vote budgeted additional amounts of $2,653,624.63 for the river park and $100,000 for the community center park. The action also corrected an insufficient appropriation to the North County Fire Protection district from assessments collected from the Horse C...
Joe Naiman Village News Reporter The Rainbow Municipal Water District board approved a change order to the construction management contract for the replacement of Lift Station No. 1. The board’s 5-0 vote authorizes a change order with Valley Construction Management which adds $216,413 to the contract amount. The change order also extends the contract term through March 29, 2024. Lift Station No. 1 is off of Old River Road and delivers sewage effluent to the City of Oceanside, which has an ocean outfall. The package lift s...
Johnnie L. Newton, of Fallbrook, California, died Nov. 25, 2023, at the Veterans Administration Hospital in San Diego after a brief hospitalization. He was 76 years old. Johnnie was a career Judge Advocate, retiring from the U.S. Marine Corps in 1995 after serving as a Trial Counsel (prosecutor), Defense Counsel and later Military Judge at Camp Pendleton, as a staff officer at Headquarters USMC and in several positions during multiple tours in Okinawa, Japan, including a period as Staff Judge Advocate. Among Colonel... Full story
FALLBROOK – The Fallbrook Union Elementary School District (FUESD) announces the recognition of Lillian Perez, Director of Expanded Learning, who has been honored with the Celebration of Leadership Award by the California Department of Education (CDE). This distinguished award underscores Perez's commitment and innovative leadership in advancing after-school educational opportunities for the students of Fallbrook. Under her guidance, FUESD has experienced a transformative s...
CLEVELAND, Tenn. – Lee University announces that Aaliyah Rodriguez of Fallbrook has earned dean's list honors during the fall 2023 semester. Dean's list recognition is earned by full-time undergraduate students with a semester grade point average between 3.7 and 4.0. Lee University is a private, Christ-centered university located in Tennessee, in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains. Submitted by Lee University.... Full story
SAN DIEGO – For many people, the holiday season is full of excitement, celebration, family, warmth and community. Voices for Children urged the community to support children in foster care in their community who are spending the holidays away from those they love and consider how each person can make a difference. Voices for Children recruits and trains caring volunteers, known as Court Appointed Special Advocates, to provide supportive services for youth in foster care and advocate for their needs. “Sadly, for the chi...
VISTA – Soroptimist International of Vista and North County Inland invited the public to sign up for their “30 Miles in 30 Days” virtual fitness challenge fundraiser. The challenge will begin Monday, Jan. 1, and end Saturday, Jan. 30. Participants can register online at https://bit.ly/3Ppocfd or text the code “3030WALK” to 44-321. “We’re asking our supporters locally and nationwide to pledge online to walk, run or bike a total of 30 miles in January, and to pledge $1 per mile. They can also choose to just donate withou...
Tom Frew Courtesy of the Fallbrook Historical Society Tommy was Thomas Elias Morris (1878-1966), an England born long-time resident of Fallbrook. The first mention of Tommy's Restaurant is when the Fallbrook Chamber of Commerce announced a luncheon meeting at Tommy's on October 22, 1935. (1) Tommy's began as a small café renting a narrow space in what was then known as the Tiffany building just a few feet away from the coffee shop located in the southeast corner of the older...
Majestic Christmas trees garner the lion’s share of the decorative fanfare when the holidays arrive. Trees may be the focal points of holiday decor, but the humble wreath adorning the front door is the first decoration guests are likely to see when visiting a home. Wreaths may need some care to maintain their beauty all month long. Here are some tips to help holiday wreaths last as long as possible. Choose a wreath wisely When shopping for a wreath, choose freshly cut greenery that you assemble yourself; otherwise, look f...
Joe Naiman Village News Reporter The speed limit on Pepper Tree Lane and Calavo Road between McDonald Road and Stage Coach Lane will be lowered. A 4-0 San Diego County Board of Supervisors vote Wednesday, Dec. 6, with Terra Lawson-Remer absent, approved the first reading and introduction of an ordinance to reduce the speed limit from 40 mph to 35 mph and certify the new speed limit for radar enforcement. The second reading and adoption of the ordinance is scheduled for Wednesday, Jan. 10. If the second reading and adoption...
Joe Naiman Village News Reporter The San Diego County Board of Supervisors approved an increase of the security bond amount for the Palisades Estates subdivision which includes a portion of the Bonsall Community Planning Area while also extending the time to complete the required improvements. The supervisors voted 4-0 Wednesday, Dec. 6, with Terra Lawson-Remer absent, to approve the amendment to the security agreement. The time extension creates a Dec. 6, 2025, deadline to complete the infrastructure improvements although...
