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  • 'Community Insurance' helps family who lost home to fire

    Village News Staff|Updated Mar 30, 2024

    Watch the firemen extinguish the fully engulfed home. https://youtu.be/ubCQZXXhnmc After hearing the plight of the Castillo family who lost their home in a fire on March 14, 2024, several community businesses jumped in to help out, including Randy Vance from Fallbrook ServPro who said, "When insurance doesn't come into play and you've got somebody who's lived here their whole life and educated children, you've got what you call community insurance and it's beautiful to see so...

  • Bonsall Forward Initiative honors students at awards ceremony

    Updated Mar 28, 2024

    BONSALL – On Thursday, March 21, twenty-eight students were honored at the Bonsall Forward Initiative awards ceremony. The BFI, the brainchild of Bonsall Unified School District Superintendent Joseph Clevenger and developed with Bonsall residents Larry and Linda Sundrum, brings together community partners to address the disparity in female and underrepresented populations in careers involving science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. The Sundrum’s were recognized at the ceremony for their continued support of the...

  • NOTICE OF BOARD VACANCY AND APPOINTMENT

    Updated Mar 28, 2024

    NOTICE OF VACANCY AND APPOINTMENT TO TRUSTEE AREA 1 OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE FALLBROOK UNION ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DISTRICT NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a vacancy was created on the Board of Trustees of Fallbrook Union Elementary School District when Ms. Diane Sebalj filed her resignation letter with the County Superintendent's Office for Trustee Area 1 as of March 1, 2024. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Fallbrook Union Elementary School District Board of Trustees is currently accepting applications to fill this vacancy...

  • Bonsall Unified is honored with its third Purple Star Recognition

    Updated Mar 28, 2024

    BONSALL – The California Department of Education awards the Purple Star Award to schools that provide exceptional support to military families. Of the over 10,000 schools in the state of California only 44 received the Purple Star designation in 2024. Bonsall Unified has been recognized for its commitment to meeting the unique needs of military-connected students and their families at all of their school sites. This is the third year in a row that Bonsall Unified School D...

  • Fallbrook Land Conservancy earns national recognition

    Updated Mar 28, 2024

    FALLBROOK – One thing that unites us as a nation is land: Americans strongly support saving the natural spaces they love. Since 1988, Fallbrook Land Conservancy has been doing just that for the people of Fallbrook. Now Fallbrook Land Conservancy announces it has renewed its land trust accreditation – proving once again that, as part of a network of over 450 accredited land trusts across the nation, it is committed to conservation excellence. "Renewing our accreditation sho...

  • La Paloma Good News Club celebrates Easter

    Colleen Sharp, Special to the Village News|Updated Mar 28, 2024

    Our kids have amazed us by the kindness they show to one another. They really listened when we told them about Jesus and His sacrifice of love, and the miracle of His Resurrection. "He's alive!" We told them. Apparently, they believed us. I asked our Team of 10 volunteers, "Could you send me a few recent memorable things about our kids or Club that I can send to the Village News?" This is what some wrote. Jeanelle: "Our kids are inviting their friends. They are growing and...

  • Breaking barriers: Fallbrook's Students Shine with Record Reclassifications

    Updated Mar 28, 2024

    FALLBROOK – Fallbrook Union Elementary School District is thrilled to announce a remarkable achievement in its community's educational journey. This academic year has seen an unprecedented number of students reclassified from English Learner (EL) status to Fluent English Proficient (RFEP) status, showcasing the dedication and hard work of both students and educators. Reclassification marks a significant milestone in a student's academic career, signifying their mastery of t...

  • Fallbrook Village Rotary packs backpacks for Camp Pendleton students

    Updated Mar 28, 2024

    FALLBROOK – Celeste, Jim, and Anthony Grimard hosted a backpack/potluck event in their Fallbrook home for the Fallbrook Village Rotary, March 23. Members filled 105 backpacks with pen sets, boxed pencils, crayon boxes, colored pencil sets, highlighter sets, index card sets, and composition books. The items were donated by Operation Showers of Appreciation, a nonprofit public charity in Fallbrook, whose goal is to "Help those who serve." Rotary President Jennifer Weeks and h...

  • Breakfast with the Bunny brings a crowd to the community center

    Updated Mar 28, 2024

  • Warriors reach CIF girls water polo quarterfinal

    Joe Naiman, Village News Reporter|Updated Mar 28, 2024

    Fallbrook High School's girls water polo team reached the CIF Division II quarterfinal. The Warriors won their Feb. 8 first-round match against Del Norte, giving Fallbrook a quarterfinal contest against second-seeded Oceanside. The Pirates prevailed in that Febr. 10 game and eventually advanced to the CIF championship game, which Oceanside lost in overtime. "I'm excited with what we did and how we played," said Fallbrook coach Sean Redmond. The playoff loss finalized Fallbrook...

  • Lady Warriors outscore Mira Mesa, 8-2

    Updated Mar 28, 2024

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  • Heyneman named a 'Distinguished Woman'

    Updated Mar 28, 2024

    SAN DIEGO – Since 1987, the Legislative Women's Caucus has encouraged all legislators to recognize a special woman in their district each year in honor of "Women's History Month," which occurs in March. Senate Minority Leader Brian Jones named Ginger Couvrette of Poway the "Woman of the Year for Senate District 40," March 15. Jones also honored 10 "Distinguished Women of California Senate District 40" that day. In addition to our 'Woman of the Year,' we have many noteworthy a...

  • FUESD honored as Purple Star District for dedication to military families

    Updated Mar 28, 2024

    FALLBROOK – Fallbrook Union Elementary School District announces its designation as a California Purple Star School District, marking a significant milestone in its commitment to supporting military-connected students and their families. Every single school within the district applied for and was awarded the prestigious Purple Star designation, positioning FUESD as one of the pioneering districts nationwide to achieve this remarkable feat. The California Purple Star School Des...

  • Bonsall Woman's Club honors its 2024 Volunteer of the Year

    Updated Mar 28, 2024

    BONSALL – Recognized for her dedication, enthusiasm and leadership in her role as a volunteer for the Bonsall Woman's Club and community, Sydne Gilbert was named the 2024 "Volunteer of the Year" at the BWC general meeting in March. "Her strong commitment performing volunteer service has certainly contributed to the success of the BWC fundraisers," BWC co-First Vice President Mary Jane Poulter announced in her presentation of a bouquet of roses and a theme clock. Poulter c...

  • Hasvold recognized for 'Distinguished Service'

    Village News Staff|Updated Mar 28, 2024

    At the North San Diego County Realtors awards dinner, March 16, the Distinguished Service Award was presented to Chris Hasvold of Coldwell Banker Village Properties. The next day, Hasvold posted this on LinkedIn, "Last night, I was honored to receive the Distinguished Service Award from the North San Diego County Realtors, only the fourth recipient since its inception 25 years ago. It was especially gratifying to be presented the award by Carolyn D'Agosta, a true icon in the...

  • FPUD'S Community Benefit Program sets financial awards to seven local non-profits

    Updated Mar 28, 2024

    FALLBROOK – Fallbrook Public Utility District’s Community Benefit Program sent contracts to five local non-profit organizations for 2024 improvement projects, Jim Mendelson, chairman of the committee, announced March 21. According to Mendelson, the one-year contracts, approved by FPUD’s board of directors, went to the Fallbrook Beautification Alliance, Fallbrook Land Conservancy, Fallbrook Sports Association, Fallbrook Village Association and Mission Resource Conservation District. He expected each award to contribute to co...

  • Coming to Writers Read at Fallbrook Library

    Updated Mar 28, 2024

    FALLBROOK – Writers Read at Fallbrook Library has two special readings coming up, and the public is invited to participate in both free literary events. In recognition of Women's History Month, the library will host an all-open-mic night Friday, March 29, at 6:30 p.m. In a salute to the rich contributions women have made to literature as creators and subjects, attendees will celebrate writing by, for, and about women. Bring original work – and some favorites by others – to share at this annual event. The library will host Tam...

  • Sheriff Log

    Updated Mar 28, 2024

    NOTE: While these reports have been taken straight from the Sheriff's Office, individuals are innocent until proven guilty. These addresses reveal the block number, not an exact location. March 19 3200 blk S. Old Hwy 395 Shoplift - Defrauding an innkeeper - $950 or less - Vandalism - $400 or less 1200 blk Calle Sonia Contempt of court - Violate court order 1800 blk Acacia Ln. Missing adult 1300 blk S. Mission Rd. Misc. incidents - Mental health evaluation 1500 blk Loch Ness Dr. Missing juvenile/runaway 1400 blk S. Mission...

  • Pala to host gun safety event April 20

    Updated Mar 28, 2024

    PALA – The San Diego Sheriff’s Department is sponsoring a gun safety event Saturday, April 20, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Pala Band of Mission Indians Administrative Building, 12196 Pala Mission Road, in Pala. Community members can turn in unwanted guns for gift cards. Firearms must be in working order. Place the unloaded firearm in the trunk of your vehicle. A deputy will provide instructions. They are also providing free gun cable locks and security boxes while supplies last to people looking to secure firearms kept in the...

  • Through My Garden Gate: Say it with flowers

    Roger Boddaert, Special to the Village News|Updated Mar 28, 2024

    Flowers of all types, shapes and colors erupt around the earth at their prescribed flowering seasons. It is fantastic how nature has its timetable within the various seasons, and I am constantly watching and learning from her. With the world's weather changing, so are plants adapting to a new climatic lifestyle. Plants adapt to their environments and adjust according to their seasons, weather and unique growing conditions. Fall is when we think of flowers like chrysanthemums;...

  • Republican Women to hear from Take Our Elections Back

    Updated Mar 28, 2024

    FALLBROOK – The April guest speaker for the Republican Women of CA – Fallbrook is Kim Yeater, CEO of Take Our Elections Back Initiative. Its mission is to restore the integrity of America’s voting system and allow the people’s voice to be heard. All are invited to come Friday, April 12, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.. at the Historic Mission Theater. Men are always welcome. RSVP to [email protected]. Cost is $10. Submitted by Republican Women of CA – Fallbrook....

  • Ardurra to perform design, hydraulic modeling for FPUD's new DeLuz Pump Station

    Joe Naiman, Village News Reporter|Updated Mar 28, 2024

    The Fallbrook Public Utility District will be adding a pump station to transport water from Red Mountain Reservoir to DeLuz, and Ardurra will be performing the design and hydraulic modeling work. During the Feb. 26 FPUD board meeting a 5-0 vote approved a professional services agreement with Ardurra for hydraulic modeling and design services for the DeLuz Pump Station. Ardurra, which is headquartered in Tampa and has offices in Temecula and Poway, will be paid $82,000 for the work. DeLuz is currently hydraulically isolated...

  • Visible address signs are key to emergency response

    Lucette Moramarco, Associate Editor|Updated Mar 28, 2024

    Having your address clearly marked on your house is important in case of an emergency, so first responders can find your home in a timely manner. In rural areas like Fallbrook, this is especially important as some residents live far off the main road listed as their address. For example, my friend Margaret, who just turned 87, lives roughly a mile off a main road in Rainbow. She fell in her kitchen on Feb. 29, suffering a compound fracture to her lower right leg. She said it took her an hour to reach her phone, then another h...

  • The bridge to nowhere....

    Dr. Derek King, Special to the Village News|Updated Mar 28, 2024

    That is what I have called it for decades... When I began asking questions about the bridge over the 15 across from Pala Mesa, even the Caltrans worker said, "Oh, the bridge to nowhere..." My family moved to Bonsall in 1978. We watched the area grow... we watched the two-lane 395 get bypassed by the huge, multi-lane I-15. We saw the elegant "rainbow bridge" (Lilac Road) be built over the carved-out summit. Then, decades later, we moved up to Murrieta and were teased for...

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