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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2/07/2024- 3:46pm A vegetation fire is currently in the zulu impact area. This is 3-4 miles west of Fallbrook and poses no danger to Fallbrook.... Full story
It's been decades since anyone has uttered these famous words, "Hey, let's put on a show." And then did it. That is until Tiffany and Rebekah Brannan, two sisters from Fallbrook, who have been performing from a young age and have gone from their living room to the stage. "Cinballera" is the name of their 501c3 organization, pronounced (cheen-ball-era). Cine named for their love of old movies, ball for ballet, and finally opera. Cinballera. Appropriately, their new home is the...
BONSALL – The Bonsall Unified School District announced the appointment of Dr. Heather Golly as Superintendent following unanimous confirmation at the Board of Trustees meeting on Nov. 20. "Dr. Golly inspires a district-wide learning environment that is welcoming, healthy, and high-performing. She brings a wealth of teaching and administrative experience and a strong commitment to fostering scholastic excellence," said Larissa Anderson, president of the BUSD Board of T...
PALA – The Pala Band of Mission Indians announces the re-election of Robert Smith as Tribal Chairman, Theresa J. Nieto as Treasurer and Shelia L. Smith-Lopez as Committee Member. The election was held on Tuesday, Nov. 19. First elected in 1990, Chairman Smith has served for over three decades, leading the Tribe through transformative advancements that have bolstered the well-being of its members, the surrounding community, and Native peoples statewide. The Tribe has achieved historic milestones over the last 30 years, i...
The reorganization in which the Rainbow Municipal Water District detached from the San Diego County Water Authority and annexed to the Eastern Municipal Water District as a retail agency is now complete. Eastern has adjusted its division boundaries to add Rainbow to Division 2 for EMWD election purposes. The 4-0 EMWD board vote Nov. 20, with Jeff Armstrong absent, adopts a resolution adding Rainbow to Division 2. The board also authorized EMWD general manager Joe Mouawad or his designee to execute a billing and service...
BONSALL – In the spirit of Thanksgiving, the Bonsall Woman's Club is grateful for its growing membership and dedicated leadership. BWC anticipates that the upcoming "Christmas in the Forest" fundraiser to be held at The Havens on Dec. 9 will be a sold-out success. To start every general meeting, BWC recites the "Collect for Clubwomen" by Mary Stewart (1876 – 1943). At the time of the Collect's writing in 1904, Stewart was a new principal of a Colorado high school, and the Coll...
FALLBROOK – The Fallbrook Chamber of Commerce announces longtime Fallbrook residents and community builders Phil and Eileen Delaney as this year's Grand Marshals. The Delaneys have been Fallbrook residents for nearly 30 years and have immersed themselves for many years and countless hours of dedicating their time and talent for the betterment of the Fallbrook community. They have an extensive list of accomplishments and involvement, all for the purpose of helping to improve th...
The hap-happiest season of all is here again. And nothing makes the holiday season happier than putting smiles on the faces of children. You can get that happy feeling with the help of the U.S. Marine Corps and County of San Diego. All you have to do is drop off a new, unwrapped toy in a Toys for Tots donation box at one of five County airports. Donation boxes are out and will remain up until Saturday, Dec. 14 at those five airports: McClellan Airport in Carlsbad, Gillespie Field in El Cajon, Fallbrook Airpark in Fallbrook,...
FALLBROOK – Last month, D'Vine Path officially welcomed a new pathway to the program. Petals by D'Vine Path is primarily a floral design curriculum with a focus on communication skills, customer service, sales and floriculture. Led by longtime floral designer and Petals Director Kelly McKelvey, Petals by D'Vine Path aims to educate a select group of students in floral design and improve their customer service skills through real-life work experience running a farmstand. S...
WEST SACRAMENTO – Jesus Duran Jr. of Fallbrook has successfully completed cadet training at the California Highway Patrol Academy. He is assigned to duty at the CHP's Mt. Shasta Area office. Officer Duran graduated from Fallbrook High School in 2011. Prior to attending the CHP Academy, he studied Emergency Medical Service at Palomar Community College in San Marcos. Also, he was employed as an Emergency Medical Technician for American Medical Response in San Diego. At the C...
FALLBROOK – The California Office of Transportation Safety has announced that the North County Fire Protection District was awarded a $165,000 grant to purchase new rescue equipment. This funding will allow the district to begin transitioning its current fleet of gas-powered equipment to battery-operated zero-emission lightweight extrication equipment. “We are incredibly grateful for this grant, which will allow us to purchase state-of-the-art rescue tools and provide training to our first responders that is critical for the...
The conditions of the detachment of the Fallbrook Public Utility District from the San Diego County Water Authority included an exit fee paid to the SDCWA to cover the loss of CWA fixed revenues. The agreement also included FPUD purchasing the CWA infrastructure used to provide water to FPUD. The Oct. 28 FPUD board meeting approved the acquisition of the Fallbrook 3 Flow Control Facility. The 5-0 vote authorized FPUD General Manager Jack Bebee to approve a Bill of Sale which will transfer ownership of the flow control facilit...
OCEANSIDE – On Oct. 31, the Oceanside Area of the California Highway Patrol welcomed Captain Bradley Palmer as the new Oceanside Area Commander. Captain Palmer transferred to the Oceanside Area after serving as the CHP Capistrano Commander overseeing the South Orange County region. Captain Palmer is married with two children. He has lived in the Carlsbad area for the last 10 years, and his two children attend Carlsbad Unified School District schools. Captain Palmer earned a m...
After two disciplinary write-ups and being placed on administrative leave, Cherie Juul, a 55-year-old woman who worked for the North County Fire Protection District for 13 years, is suing the agency, claiming age and gender discrimination and wrongful termination. Juul was the finance manager before the termination. When asked about the lawsuit, North County Fire Protection District Chief Keith McReynolds said, “The District does not comment on pending litigation but a...
A vegetation fire was reported at 12:02 pm on Wednesday 11/20/24. It was burning in two spots on the southbound lane of Old 395 near Lilac Rd. which was closed while they fought the fire. They were quickly extinguished by CalFire. Three brush units and one engine responded. It took 40 minutes to clear the call.... Full story
There have been multiple calls to the Village News about a fire on Old Stage in town. The cause is a flag burning ceremony at the VFW, which causes some blooms of black smoke. The VFW does this ceremony periodically, which is the respectful way to retire worn flags. Flag burning ceremonies, often conducted by Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) posts, are solemn events meant to respectfully retire worn or damaged American flags that are no longer fit for display. The United States... Full story
There is only one-way traffic being allowed on Reche Rd as well as 395 in both directions. There are about 20 SDGE large trucks and two cranes that are installing new power poles on Hwy 395. Traffic is backed up in all directions for about 15 minutes. There are also gas lines being installed on Alvarado St. in front of the Sheriff's substation all the way to Brandon Rd. W. Elder Street also has construction happening this morning.... Full story
In recent months the North County Fire Protection District has been awarded more than $685,000 in grant funding. "It's been a great year for grant awards for the North County Fire Protection District," said NCFPD Fire Chief Keith McReynolds. The Federal Emergency Management Agency's U.S. Fire Administration has an Assistance to Firefighters Grant program which provides funding to fire departments and other emergency medical services providers so that those agencies can equip...
Mark Courtman is sparking a community-driven movement in Fallbrook with his "Peace Project," a vision that aims to bring peace from within individuals to the entire town. Courtman, the founder of the project, said the initiative goes beyond ideals and encourages people to become active participants in building a peaceful world. "The genius is going to come from everybody. That's part of it," Courtman said. "Peace isn't just an idea – it's a tangible goal that begins with e...
FALLBROOK – Boys & Girls Clubs of North County is excited to announce its annual Toy Drive, aimed at bringing joy to local children in the community. This year, the club is determined to collect and distribute toys to children in need before the winter school break, ensuring that every child experiences the magic of the holiday season. Unwrapped toys and presents for ages 7 to 17 are desperately needed. On average, Boys & Girls Clubs of North County serves 2,500 Club m...
FALLBROOK – Reaching the Hungry, a local ministry dedicated to mobilizing individuals and churches to serve the physically and spiritually hungry worldwide, has been honored with a 2024 Top-Rated Award from GreatNonprofits, a highly respected platform that showcases reviews about nonprofits. Under the leadership of founder and CEO Carlos Sales and his wife Lisa Sales, both Fallbrook residents, Reaching the Hungry organizes international mission trips that make a profound i...
