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 High School's girls placed 11th among Division II schools at the CIF San Diego Section cross country meet Nov. 16 at Morley Field in San Diego. Cross country team scores add the positions of a school's first five finishers; the sixth and seventh runners from each team are not scored but can add points to opponents' totals. Fallbrook had 323 points, edging 12th-place Central Union (El Centro) by one point. Bonita Vista had the 10th-place score of 312 points. Sixteen...
Three Fallbrook High School 12th-grade boys concluded their high school cross country careers at the CIF San Diego Section meet Nov. 16 at Morley Field in San Diego. Xavier Charland finished 92nd in the Division II boys race; Alex Lugo had the 106th-place time, and Cruz Arroyo was the 118th runner across the finish line. "The guys that showed up gave me their best effort," said Fallbrook head coach Marco Arias. "Everyone ran to their ability today." The CIF San Diego Section...
On Friday, Sept. 27, 2024, at the age of 87, Virginia Ann Allison ("Ginger"), an incredible wife, mother, sister, and teacher was called home to the loving arms of Jesus. She was born to Andrew Rausch and Veronica O'Farrell in Mandan (Bismarck), North Dakota in 1937 and soon afterward the family moved to Pomona, California when her father got a new job in banking. Ginger had a wonderful childhood with sister Claudia and very supportive parents who adored each other and... Full story
Rex Wayne Jackson went peacefully into the arms of his Savior Nov. 16, 2024, Kalispell, Montana. Born March 4, 1943, in Indianapolis, Indiana, Rex grew up with his three brothers working construction jobs with his father, playing football and wrestling at Southport High School. He was accepted into Milligan College, Johnson City, Tennessee, on the word of his high school wrestling coach, "He can do it. Give him a chance." He found a home and another family at Milligan,... Full story
SAN MARCOS – Bravura, Palomar College's literary magazine, was recognized as the best community college literary magazine in the western region – and the third best in the nation – at a national conference of community college educators. Four student writers for Bravura also received recognition for their contributions to the magazine. "We are so proud of our students and what they are able to do," said Palomar College Associate Professor Stacey Trujillo, who along with Assoc...
Rose Marie Peralta works for Berry-Bell & Hall Mortuary, 333 N. Vine Street, as a part-time Visitation Coordinator. Her duties over the last two years include being the mortuary point of contact, greeting and supporting family members in their time of loss, assisting with funeral preparations such as floral decorations and taking care of the sound system, and providing other services required to ensure the service runs smoothly. From time to time, she has met with some of her... 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...
The top 10 finishers in the Valley League cross country championship race earned berths on the all-league first team while the next 10 finishers were placed on the all-league second team. Two Fallbrook High School girls earned second-team recognition for their performances at the Nov. 9 league championship race at Kit Carson Park. A time of 21:36.3 on the 3.05-mile course gave senior Cynthia Mills 11th place and second-team recognition. "I'm happy with that, but I wish I...
Fallbrook High School’s boys cross country team shared fifth in the final 2024 Valley League standings. The formula for the Valley League team cross country league championship gives 25% for positions at each of the two league cluster meets and the other 50% for the positions at the league championship meet. Fallbrook’s boys were fifth at both cluster meets, which occurred Oct. 4 at Kit Carson Park and Oct. 18 at Guajome Park, and sixth at the league championship meet Nov. 9 at Kit Carson Park. Escondido was sixth in bot...
Seven Fallbrook High School football players were given all-league designation by the Palomar League coaches. Camden Hoff was chosen for the offensive first team. Wyatt Casillas was placed on the defensive first team. Evan Thomas and Ryder Wood are the two Fallbrook players on the offensive second team. The defensive second team included Blake Robinson. Ernesto Garcia and Tayjon Owens were recognized at the honorable mention level. “I thought that was about right for what our season was,” Fallbrook head coach Ross Joh...
FALLBROOK – Fallbrook Music Society presents TAKE3 in concert – in a wonderful afternoon of popular and familiar Christmas music that promises to get everyone into a festive spirit. Back by popular demand, this genre-bending trio takes to the stage with their unmistakable style and infectious joy, which this time extends to their fabulous interpretations of Christmas Classics on Sunday, Dec. 15 at 2 p.m. at the Bob Burton Center. The trio, (violin, cello, piano) led by superst...
If you’re reading this, I want you to know how thankful I am for you. There are some years when I feel more gratitude than others, and the last three years – since the pandemic turned life upside down and almost cost us our business – have been some of the hardest in our 28 years. There have been more than a few days when I’ve seriously thought about throwing in the towel. But I love what we do, and I love the people I am privileged to work alongside every day. They, along with my family and the grace of God keep me going.... Full story
Abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) is a serious condition that occurs when the large blood vessel bringing blood from the heart to the body called the aorta weakens and bulges. If left untreated, an AAA can rupture, leading to life-threatening internal bleeding. Therefore, early detection is critical, and ultrasound screening has become a standard method for diagnosing AAAs, particularly in high-risk populations such as older adults and smokers. Ultrasound Screening for...
FALLBROOK – The Good News Club is starting another year with an energy-filled program and children that are returning from last year. Leader Colleen Sharp asked "How could life be more of a surprise each week than to be with children? We have been up and running for a month now, and the kids are really great." According to Sharp, they were able to purchase Children's Bibles because of generous donors and, with direction, children find out what God says about His son, Jesus. Th...
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...
The Bonsall Unified School District has renewed its music instruction services agreement with Kai Turley. A 5-0 BUSD board vote Oct. 16 approved a new independent contractor agreement with Turley for drumline learning enrichment courses. The agreement covers the 2024-25 school year from Aug. 14 to June 8, and Turley will be paid $14,400 for that period. “Extracurricular learning, such as our drumline classes, expose students to a variety of arts and activities to enhance the traditional core academics offered during the s...
FALLBROOK – San Onofre School and Mary Fay Pendleton, two schools aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton exclusively serving students from active military families, have experienced unprecedented growth in academic achievement. Recent performance results in both English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics underscore a commitment to high-quality, targeted education tailored to the needs of military-connected students. Both schools have been awarded the prestigious Purple Star...
FALLBROOK – Carrying on a tradition that was launched in 2005, CalRTA Division 81 awarded close to $3,500 in teacher support grants to 18 recipients this year. Since the program's inception, over $30,000 have been awarded to date. Durable teaching materials such as headphones, books, and science equipment were among the items funded. Teachers from all four local school districts were represented. Despite the fact that CalRTA Division 81 is merging with Division 45 and will n...
FALLBROOK – Fire protection agencies utilized Rainbow Municipal Water District's Rapid Aerial Water Supply (RAWS) tank to aid in suppressing the Garden fire, a fast-moving brush fire that broke out Friday afternoon, Nov. 8 near Lake Garden Drive in Fallbrook. Fueled by Santa Ana winds and dry, flashy vegetation, the fire spread quickly, threatening nearby homes, and prompting precautionary evacuations. The North County Fire Protection District, Cal Fire, and several a...
Hana Winton signed a letter of intent to play collegiate softball at California State University, Fullerton. High school seniors in certain sports were allowed to sign National Collegiate Athletic Association letters of intent on Nov. 13. The San Diego Sports Association and the CIF San Diego Section hosted a signing ceremony at Snapdragon Stadium in San Diego that morning, and Winton signed her letter of intent there. "I'm super excited, and it's a huge privilege to go play...
Although a first-round CIF Division V-A playoff loss gave Fallbrook High School’s football team a season record of 0-11 for the 2024 season, the 34‑33 score Nov. 8 at Fallbrook was the closest the Warriors were all year to winning a game. “I did expect it to be a close game,” said Fallbrook head coach Ross Johnson. “Both teams had some pretty good offensive weapons.” The 242 rushing yards Monte Vista senior Alexander Villanueva gained against Fallbrook brought his season total to 2,104 in 11 games. “They had the leading runni...
Bill Macy, Major USMC Retired, was born in San Francisco in1931. He graduated UC Berkeley where he met his best friend, Dean Crowder. He then joined the Marine Corps and was a White House Aide under President Eisenhower and an Aide to the Assistant Secretary of the Navy. He served a tour in Korea and two tours in Vietnam before retiring in 1972. He then started his second career as a teacher. He taught English at Vista High for five years and social studies at Fallbrook High... Full story
Each month, Fallbrook comes together to celebrate its students' hard work, dedication, and character through the Student of the Month awards, recognizing those who shine not only in academics but also in their commitment to community and personal growth. With November's focus on gratitude, Superintendent Ilsa Garza-Gonzalez reminded attendees that appreciation should be a daily habit. "I believe we should be grateful every day," she said, encouraging the students to carry...
