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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Joe Naiman Village News Reporter Four members of Fallbrook High School’s boys basketball team were chosen as all-league players by the Valley League coaches. Samuel Carmona was selected for the Valley League first team. Maliki Brotherton was given second-team designation. Reese Holmes and Xavier Charland were recognized at the honorable mention level. “I’m extremely proud,” Fallbrook coach Jonathan Terry said. “I’m not surprised. It’s the work ethic that’s paying off. They earned it. They showed it in their play. All four...
Joe Naiman Village News Reporter Bonsall High School has added boys volleyball as a CIF sport. The Legionnaires will follow road matches March 20 at Mountain Empire and March 23 at Gompers with their home opener March 27 against Chula Vista Learning Community Charter. Jesse Stock is Bonsall’s first volleyball head coach. “I’m just excited for the season,” Stock said. Practice began in February, and 13 boys are on this year’s team. “It’s a great group of boys,” Stock said. “They’re great to work with.” Only a couple of thos...
Joe Naiman Village News Reporter The 2022-2023 girls basketball season was tougher for Fallbrook High School’s team than the two previous seasons had been. Not only did the Warriors lose six seniors from their 2021-2022 roster including the Valley League player of the year and two other all-league players, but the girls basketball team was moved from the Valley League to the Avocado League and from Division II for playoff purposes to Division I. Fallbrook was undefeated in Valley League play both in 2020-2021 and in 2...
Joe Naiman Village News Reporter Although Fallbrook High School junior Nic Brockson lost both of his matches in the double-elimination CIF state wrestling tournament, Feb. 23‑25, in Bakersfield he gained more than seven minutes of mat time at that level of competition. “It was a good experience,” Fallbrook head coach Tom Brockson said. The top four wrestlers in each weight class at the CIF San Diego Section’s all-division masters tournament, Feb. 17-18, at Mission Hills High School qualified for the state tournament. Nic Bro...
Jackie Noble San Diego Humane Society Spring in San Diego means many things: the blooming of flower fields in Carlsbad, fascinating "grunion runs" where the silvery fish take over beaches at night and – for San Diego Humane Society – the start of the busiest time of year: baby season. Kittens need an incredible amount of attention to survive during their first weeks of life – attention that their mother usually provides. But for thousands of orphaned kittens in San Diego each...
SACRAMENTO – The Department of Forestry and Fire Protection’s (Cal Fire) Urban and Community Forestry Program announced March 9 that the application period for the Green Schoolyard Grants program is now open. In total, $117 million is available for educational and traditionally underserved communities throughout the state to help lessen the impacts of climate change and provide nature-based solutions where California’s next generation often needs it most. Following public comment opportunities and stakeholder discussions last...
Ching Lee California Farm Bureau Federation Considering the waning profitability of almonds and walnuts, pistachio growers are upbeat about prospects for the state’s current “it” crop. More rainfall this season has eased the multiyear drought, with improved water allocations for farms. The colder winter has also provided adequate chilling hours for pistachio trees to produce flowers and fruit. With more pistachio trees coming online this year, growers appear on pace to produce a record crop that could top 1.2 billion pound...
Spring is a season of renewal. When the flowers are blooming and the trees are budding and the weather is pleasantly warm, people often feel inspired to make changes around their homes. Work may begin with culling belongings and organizing essentials. There is debate regarding where the practice of "spring cleaning" originated. Some researchers link it to certain religious groups. It has long been an ancient Jewish custom to thoroughly clean a house in preparation for the...
FALLBROOK – The Fallbrook Woman's Club enjoyed a fundraising dinner at their clubhouse. Volunteer gourmet chefs made a fabulous five course meal for auction bidders. Dinner included three appetizers, roasted butternut soup, chopped salad, a main course of Filet Medallions and Shrimp Fettuccine and bacon wrapped green beans and lemon trifle dessert. FWC raises funds to support the local community including scholarships for Fallbrook High School students. Funds are raised via a...
FALLBROOK – The Fallbrook Chorale is rehearsing for its upcoming fundraiser "Brooktown Diner" to take place Saturday, April 15, 5 p.m., at SonRise Christian Fellowship, 463 Stagecoach Lane. The dinner show will feature music from the 1950s. Tickets are $75 each and can be purchased online at https://fallbrookchorale.org/ or from Chorale members or Major Market. For more information, email [email protected]. Submitted by the Fallbrook Chorale....
FALLBROOK – The Fun Day Horse Show at REINS, April 1-2, is an annual tradition where students get to show off their capabilities, experience a competitive horse show, and be cheered on by their parents, friends and community in a fun, safe, and supportive environment. Classes range from the littlest riders navigating an obstacle course, to the more advanced and adult riders performing a dressage test. There will also be unmounted classes featuring mini therapy horses, special demonstrations and awards. This event is a u...
FALLBROOK – The Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War, Sgt. William Pittenger Camp 21, will be holding their Annual Medal of Honor Day Ceremony on Saturday, March 25, at 10:30 a.m., at the Fallbrook Odd Fellows Pioneer Cemetery on the corner of Clemmens Lane and Alturas. Sgt. William Pittenger was a Medal of Honor Recipient from the Civil War for his participation in the Great Locomotive Chase. Services will be held at his gravesite. The Fallbrook Chorale will be providing patriotic music to honor the day. The Heritage G...
FALLBROOK – All are invited to Bark in the Park, one of Fallbrook's free, most colorful and exciting celebrations. The event is "going to the dogs" March 18, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Live Oak Park at the corner of Reche and Gird roads. The occasion is a benefit for Live Oak Dog Park. The 2023 Bark in the Park kicks off at 9 a.m. with a community dog walk to give participants a tour of Live Oak Park's lovely trails and the off-leash area. The fun continues with dog contests, f...
Joe Naiman Village News Reporter Fifth Street in Rainbow currently has no posted speed limit other than a 25 mph school zone near Vallecitos Elementary School so, if roadway conditions are safe, drivers may travel up to 55 mph on the street. The county’s Traffic Advisory Committee has recommended a 30 mph speed limit for Fifth Street between Old Highway 395 and Rainbow Valley Boulevard. The unanimous TAC vote March 10 sends the recommendation to the San Diego County Board of Supervisors. The county supervisors are expected t...
Lucette Moramarco Associate Editor Whether or not area residents have heard or read about it, those who are customers of San Diego Gas & Electric will be getting a new source of power in April, unless they opt out. San Diego Community Power, a not-for-profit public agency which has been operating for three years in parts of the county, is expanding its service area to unincorporated areas beginning next month. A locally run, not-for-profit public agency, SDCP is now going to be a new electric generation service provider in...
FALLBROOK – The annual Fallbrook A Leer/Reading & Family Literacy Event is returning Saturday, April 15, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., to the Maie Ellis Educational Center Campus, 400 W Elder St. Registration begins at 9 a.m. All families are invited to attend. This year's event will feature a special guest, Andres Chavez, grandson of Cesar Chavez. Chavez's famous and important quote states: "You cannot uneducate the person who has learned to read." His wise words are the i...
Rick Monroe Special to the Village News With the record local rainfall, wildflowers are blooming early, and the hills and valleys are green. Yes, it’s a beautiful time of the year, with temperatures finally rising. It’s also a condition that could mean trouble when our wildfire season comes. To inform and educate area residents about emergency situations, community organizations have scheduled a Wildfire Preparedness Symposium on Saturday, March 25, in the library at Fallbrook High School. It will be held from 9 a.m. to noo...
FALLBROOK – The Rotary Club of Fallbrook Village initiates several humanitarian and intercultural projects in Fallbrook every year. One of these services, the Fallbrook Village Literacy Project, is a volunteer-driven project that addresses the root causes of illiteracy. Illiteracy rates in Fallbrook are at a critical high-point – especially in the underserved and economically disadvantaged families. Being illiterate involves much more than just not being able to read and wri...
Joe Naiman Village News Reporter San Diego County’s Local Agency Formation Commission requires a deposit to process applications to LAFCO for jurisdictional changes, and the Rainbow Municipal Water District approved an additional deposit amount during the Tuesday, Feb. 28, Rainbow board meeting. The board’s 5-0 vote approved the additional payment of $32,648.91, bringing the total Rainbow payment to $245,932.10. Rainbow and the Fallbrook Public Utility District are sharing the processing costs. “We’re a little disappointed it...
FALLBROOK – Fallbrook Art Association welcomes Igor Koutsenko who will demonstrate his exquisite use of color and form in the use of oil for painting lovely florals, landscapes, or portraits, on March 18. Koutsenko immigrated to the United States in 1992, settling in Oklahoma City where he taught fine art at the University of Central Oklahoma. In 1995, he was granted permanent United States residency. In 1998, Koutsenko visited Southern California and was attracted by its beau...
Rehearsing for Curtain Call Company's production of "Steel Magnolias" are, from left, front row, Cianna Garrison (Shelby Eatenton-Latcherie), Cari Garrison (M'Lynn Eatenton); back row, Melissa Buckley (Truvy Jones) and Hannah Burke (Annelle Dupuy). The play opens Friday, March 17 at Christ the King Lutheran Church, 1620 S. Stage Coach Lane. For more information, visit http://www.curtaincallcompany.com. Village News/Courtesy photo...
FALLBROOK – Cutting-edge contemporary jazz keyboardist and composer Scott Wilkie promises a dynamic and diverse concert experience Sunday, March 19, at 2 p.m. Scott Wilkie and Friends, a bestselling jazz ensemble, is recognized for its fiery performances, explosive energy and diverse programming. "We can't wait to welcome Scott Wilkie and Friends back to Fallbrook to once again experience the unique skills of these talented musicians," Bob Freaney, president of Fallbrook M...
Elizabeth Youngman-Westphal Special to The Village News When an improbable plot merges with a ridiculous circumstance, you can bet "Something Funny's Going On." Accompanied by the melodious stylings of musical director Terry O'Donnell, bored British shoe salesman Harry Witherspoon (Cody Ingram) trudges back to his rented room on another Friday night wishing for life to change. His boring life takes a screwball trajectory when an American uncle leaves him $6 million in his...
FALLBROOK – Boys & Girls Clubs Week is coming and, to start it all off, Boys & Girls Clubs of North County sponsored a Sweep Sidewalks Service Project. A group of club members swept Main Avenue, Thursday, March 9, picked up trash, and visited businesses to thank them for their support with gifts of candy. "Part of the club mission is for club members to learn how to be a good citizen and giving back to the community is an important part of good citizenship," said CEO A...
SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO – California Connections Academy, a network of six tuition-free online public schools serving students in grades TK-12 across 32 counties in California, has opened enrollment for the upcoming 2023-24 school year. The public school has provided its online learning expertise since 2004 and currently serves more than 8,400 students across California. Made up of six WASC-accredited virtual public schools authorized to operate in different geographic regions across the state, California Connections Academy h...
