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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Statment from CAL FIRE/SAN DIEGO COUNTY FIRE at 4:24 PM on July 14th, 2023, "#CaminoFire [Update] The final acreage is 1/4 acre. Units will remain on scene for mop up. Camino Del Rey is closed in both directions at I-15." Statement from CAL FIRE/SAN DIEGO COUNTY FIRE at 4:04 PM on July 14th, 2023, "#CaminoFire [Update] forward progress of the fire has been stopped." Statement from CAL FIRE/SAN DIEGO COUNTY FIRE at 3:55 PM on July 14th, 2023, " .@CALFIRESANDIEGO is at scene of...
FALLBROOK – This month, Wings of Change celebrates and learns about the beautiful butterfly the Mormon Metalmark. Residents who would like to learn more about butterflies, their habitats, what they can do to help restore native plants to California or what Wings of Change does, can visit them at The Fallbrook Farmers Market this Saturday, July 15. Wings of Change will have STEM crafts for kids, a few informational talk-sessions and giveaways throughout the day. Butterflies, l...
SAN DIEGO (CNS) - U.S. Attorney Randy Grossman announced his resignation today as the top federal prosecutor for San Diego and Imperial counties. A U.S. Attorney's Office statement says Grossman's resignation is effective Aug. 4 and that following his departure from the office, he plans to return to the private sector. Grossman was appointed in 2021 to serve as the interim U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of California and was officially appointed as U.S. Attorney last year. ``It has been the honor of my life to serve...
BONSALL (CNS) - Fire crews quickly contained a small vegetation fire today in the Bonsall area. The fire broke out around 10 a.m. in the 1300 block of Chariot Court in Bonsall, according to the North County Fire Protection District. The fire's advance was stopped within about 30 minutes, according to fire officials. It was unclear how much vegetation burned, although an unconfirmed report from the scene suggested it was less than an acre. There was no immediate word on what caused the fire. Copyright 2023, City News Service,...
Tim O’Leary Special to the Village News We storytellers are a nosy sort. We love to poke our noses, and our notebooks, where they do or don’t belong. Come along now, dear readers, as I share my most recent discovery. One cannot spin a story until they have seen, heard or lived one. This discovery cost me $300, but I made a new friend, I learned a lot and I snared three new treasures for my eclectic art collection. This may shock some longtime Smallbrook residents who think they have seen every corner of our little piece of...
Village News/David Landry photos FALLBROOK – Many local community members celebrated July 4th by attending the Rotary Club of Fallbrook’s Independence Day Pancake Breakfast held at the Fallbrook Community Center. Breakfast, consisting of pancakes, sausage, orange slices, coffee, and orange juice, was served to 295 guests. Attendees enjoyed the opening program that included the presentation of Colors done by the Fallbrook Union High School Marine Corps Junior ROTC, the National Anthem, and an Invocation. Guests were gre...
July 1 200 blk E View St Medical Examiner's Case -Death 31200 blk Old River Rd Missing Person W/Dementia or Alzheimer's - Missing Adult 100-115 blk E Hawthorne St Report-Vandalism -Pc-Vandalism ($400 or More) - Victim Of Vandalism ($400 Or More) Camino Del Cielo@ Del Cielo Oeste, Report-Tampering With A Vehicle - -Petty Theft(Mot Veh Parts) Victim Of Tamper With Veh and -Petty Theft(Mot Veh Parts) July 2 500 blk Inverlochy Dr Report-Domestic Violence -Domestic Violence Incident (Call) - Victim #1- Victim of Domestic Violence...
TEMECULA – The Southern CA Damekor is presenting a summer concert, “Sommertid” (Summertime) Sunday, July 23 at 7 p.m. The concert will be at Temecula Music Teacher Studio, 27649 Commerce Center Dr., Temecula CA 92590. And, yes, the program will include “Summertime” from “Porgy and Bess.” They will also sing some traditional wedding songs, songs about the beauty of nature and some songs just for fun. Last summer, their concert was “A Prayer for Peace” in response to the tragic war in Ukraine. Ukraine has still not found p...
Joe Naiman Village News Reporter A 5-3 San Diego County Local Agency Formation Commission vote July 10 approved a reorganization in which the Fallbrook Public Utility District and the Rainbow Municipal Water District would detach from the San Diego County Water Authority and join the Eastern Municipal Water District. County Supervisor Jim Desmond, Rincon del Diablo Municipal Water District board member David Drake, public member Andy Vanderlaan, Escondido mayor Dane White,...
Avalon Hester Village News Intern Residents with an I-15 commute will be all too familiar with the long-standing road closures along Live Oak Park Road. Traffic along Live Oak Park Road is directed one way with temporary lights installed at three different intersections. Notably at the intersection between Live Oak Park Road and Gum Tree Lane, where a new bridge is being constructed to replace the previous culvert. The new bridge will meet current federal standards and...
Joe Naiman Village News Reporter The Rainbow Municipal Water District approved rate increases of up to 9% over the next five fiscal years. A 5-0 Rainbow board vote June 27 adopted the ordinance stipulating the rates and fixed charges. Although the variable rate will only increase by 0.1%, the fixed charges for the smallest meters will increase by 29.5%. “The board’s been hesitant to raise rates,” said Rainbow general manager Tom Kennedy. “We just couldn’t hold off any longer.” In November 1996, the state's voters passed Propo...
FALLBROOK – Charley Wolk's resume looks great on paper, but he is so much more than that! Down to earth, this water and agriculture expert is a boots-on-the-ground hard worker. Yet, he is a highly scientific mind when it comes to managing water, resources and agriculture for the Fallbrook Public Utility District's (FPUD) board of directors. Wolk has been named the 2023 Board Member of the Year by the California Special Districts Association. The award will be presented Aug. 2...
Joe Naiman Village News Reporter The San Diego County Water Authority board approved SDCWA rates and charges for Calendar Year 2024. A weighted board vote of 62.951% June 22 approved a rate increase, which on the average will increase the cost of supply purchased from the CWA by 9.5%. CWA board members Jack Bebee of the Fallbrook Public Utility District, Tom Kennedy of the Rainbow Municipal Water District, Dan McMillan and Joel Scalzitti of the Helix Water District, Lindsay Leahy of the City of Oceanside, Neal Meyers of the...
FALLBROOK – On Sunday, Aug. 27, the highly acclaimed TAKE3 will take to the stage to open Fallbrook Music Society's 46th concert season. From this genre-defying trio where pop, rock and classical fusion collide to the Season Finale with the much-anticipated return of Fallbrook's favorite, Redlands Symphony, the 2023-2024 program promises to be one of the best, most diverse seasons in Fallbrook Music Society's history. "As an organization, we're constantly searching to find a...
FALLBROOK – The "My Hero, Our Heroes" Art Competition invites artists to create their special "hero" themed work of art. Fallbrook Propane Gas Company continues its sponsorship. The competition asks artists "Who's your hero?" A "hero" is defined differently by most everyone. A hero could be someone in the military, a family member, a pet, a friend, a role model – even a "superhero" or a heroic act. Someone or something significant in the artists' life. There will be two cat...
Elizabeth Youngman-Westphal Special to The Village news Hold on. Here she comes. "Tina" is coming to town July 27! "Tina Turner the Musical" is guaranteed to knock your wig off. Tickets are on sale now at Broadway San Diego, 3651 4th or https://www.broadwaysd.com/. Parking is close by under Wells Fargo Bank. Ask the box office 619-564-3000. The Cygnet Theatre in Old Town will open "Evita" on Aug. 9. Book early. For details go to https://www.cygnettheare.com or call...
John “Jack” Donohue was born in Queens, New York July 4, 1937, as the third of six children. He passed away peacefully at home June 22, 2023, at the age of 85. Jack met his wife, Rita, while proudly serving as a U.S. Marine stationed at Camp Pendleton. Loving the town of Fallbrook, he settled there with Rita and together they raised their children, Scott and Kimberly. He was a heavy equipment operator and later acting foreman for San Diego County Department of Public Wor...
There aren't many people who love life like Kathleen Mae Miller did. Those who knew her know that she smiled frequently and laughed warmly. She had a strong connection to her Catholic faith and pride in her Irish heritage. Kathleen passed away on June 18, 2023. Kathleen was born April 24, 1927, in Franklin, Minnesota, to Ellen and Ralph Farenbaugh. She was one of four children. Her brothers were Jack and Mike and younger sister, Mary Pat. She graduated from Franklin School in...
Joe Naiman Village News Reporter Mallory Sehnert and one of her steers won the Future Farmers of America advanced division market beef showmanship at the San Diego County Fair. Sehnert, a member of Fallbrook High School's FFA chapter, showed her Maine cross steer Stoney LaRue and won the showmanship competition. "It was a really great feeling, and all of my hard work really paid off," Sehnert said. This year Sehnert showed five animals at the San Diego County Fair: two in the...
SAN DIEGO COUNTY – San Diego County is scheduled to conduct its next routine aerial larvicide drop of the year July 19 and 20 on up to 51 local waterways, including Lake Rancho Viejo, to help stop mosquitoes from potentially spreading diseases like West Nile virus. The county uses helicopters to drop solid, granular larvicide on hard-to-reach areas of standing water in rivers, streams, ponds and other waterways where mosquitoes can breed. The county conducts the aerial larvicide drops roughly once a month from April through O...
Joe Naiman Village News Reporter The annual assessment for properties in Zone A of the San Diego County Street Lighting District will remain at $2 per equivalent dwelling unit. A 4-0 San Diego County Board of Supervisors vote May 24, with one vacant seat, approved the engineer’s report, adopted a resolution of intention and set a June 28 hearing date for the assessment. The supervisors voted 4-0 June 28 to confirm the assessments. The San Diego County Street Lighting District was formed in September 1987 and includes the e...
SACRAMENTO – Cal Fire is bolstering its firefighting aircraft fleet across California for the second year in a row as a result of over $72 million in funding provided by the administration of Governor Gavin Newsom. The investment has allowed Cal Fire to secure 24 additional firefighting aircraft (19 helicopters and five airplanes for a contractual period of 90-120 days) to enhance their statewide response efforts against wildfires in California. The additional fixed-wing aircraft include three large air tankers s...
FALLBROOK – Fallbrook Union Elementary School District is report a positive and impactful first week for FUESD Superintendent Monika Hazel. Hazel hit the ground running, getting to know the staff and setting the stage for a terrific upcoming school year. In her address to the district's faculty and staff, Hazel expressed her eagerness to work diligently to enhance the lives of every student in Fallbrook. She outlined her vision for the upcoming school year, emphasizing the i...
Joe Naiman Village News Reporter The Bonsall Unified School District and the Pala Band of Mission Indians will be working with each other to enhance the school district’s ability to provide educational accomplishments for Pala Tribe members. The BUSD board voted 5-0 June 21 to approve a memorandum of understanding with the Pala Tribe that outlines shared, district and Tribal responsibilities. “Any time we can partner with a local organization to increase services and opportunities for students, we pursue those,” said BUSD...