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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When the city of Pasadena put out a public call for a sculpture to add to its Art in Public Places program last year, Kellan Shanahan decided to combine his experiences in art, architecture and computer programming to create a one-of-a-kind piece for his submission. He fabricated a small-scale model that earned him a spot in the second round where he was interviewed by the Pasadena City Council about his proposal. Once his project was chosen, building it took him three...
In the annals of remarkable individuals who embody the essence of dedication, Ensign Megan Neyen stands as a beacon of inspiration. [Neyen's maiden name is Pinson.] From the depths of the ocean as a Navy diver to the rugged rugby fields, her journey is a testament to her unwavering spirit and unrelenting pursuit of excellence as she embarks on a new chapter as a naval officer. Neyen's journey began in Fallbrook, California, where she discovered her affinity for the water and...
FALLBROOK – Two representatives from Palomar College gave a presentation to the Fallbrook Village Rotary at their Tuesday meeting, April 16. The speakers were Dr. Star Rivera-Lacey, superintendent and president of Palomar College, and Ryan Williams, manager of the Palomar College Fallbrook Education Center. Palomar College has a big service area covering 2,500 square miles and has been operating for 77 years. The flagship campus is in San Marcos with classes extending from R...
Fallbrook High School and Ramona High School are the only two Valley League swim teams with on-campus pools, and the April 19 meet at Ramona may have given Fallbrook a league championship. Regular-season standings account for half of the formula which determines the final league positions and the other half is based on positions at the league championship meet. Fallbrook's 103-83 victory April 19 gave the Warriors a final Valley League record of 7-0 in dual meets while Ramona...
Fallbrook High School’s girls basketball team was invited to the state basketball playoffs, and the Warriors won three games in the state Division IV tournament before losing in the regional final. The Warriors had state playoff wins over Kennedy High School of Granada Hills, El Camino Real High School of Woodland Hills, and Oceanside High School. Grossmont High School advanced to the state final with a 57-52 victory over the Warriors in the March 5 regional final. “The state playoffs are hard because you don’t really know...
Thank you so much for the wonderful front page picture and article! I am sorry to take so long in thanking you but the publicity has created more "business" for me and, along with preparing for a rare visit from our Vermont daughter and family, I have been overwhelmed. We have also responded to a request to teach crocheting at the high school as a new after school activity. Busy, busy. I was contacted to pick up a new yarn donation which has ended in helping a 77 year old combat veteran clear out his home of his wife's many...
SACRAMENTO – The Senate Public Safety Committee unanimously approved Senate Minority Leader Brian W. Jones’s (R-San Diego) bipartisan Senate Bill 1074, called the “Sexually Violent Predator Accountability, Fairness, and Enforcement Act” (SAFE Act), April 9. “The SAFE Act is designed to protect our neighborhoods and families from dangerous sexually violent predators, perpetrators of some of the most horrendous and violent sex crimes,” said Jones. “We are thankful that the Senate Public Safety Committee understands the need to...
FALLBROOK – On Saturday April 13, Fallbrook Skilled Nursing resumed its long-held tradition of inviting family and friends of their residents and patients to their annual BBQ luncheon for all, with hamburgers and hot dogs, salads, desserts, all the fixings. A petting zoo was had for all the grandkids in attendance. The Fallbrook Vintage Car Club put 14 classic cars on display for guests and patients to take pictures with the cars, in the cars, and reminiscing with the o...
BONSALL – On Friday, March 22, the entire faculty, staff, and student body of Bonsall High School conspired to surprise their beloved high school counselor, Eryn Barker (nee Kjelland). Barker was told she had a meeting regarding the Bonsall High School Early College Program which she launched in partnership with Palomar College's Fallbrook campus. In reality, Barker was being presented with the High School Counselor of the Year Award given by the San Diego County Department o...
In the beautiful countryside of Fallbrook, amid rolling hills with vibrant citrus and avocado trees, thousands of acres of floral agriculture, and a town established in the 1800s, lies Grand Tradition Estate & Gardens – a cherished destination celebrating 40 years of love, legacy, and dreams fulfilled. What began as Beverly McDougal's vision has blossomed into an iconic estate renowned across the world. A dream takes root Bev McDougal, a Fallbrook resident with a passion f...
A pair of 10-8 losses to league champion Rancho Buena Vista prevented Fallbrook High School from winning the 2024 Valley League boys tennis championship. The Warriors finished the season with a league record of 6-2 while Rancho Buena Vista was 8-0 in league play. Fallbrook was 9-5 overall during the dual match portion of the season. "We played well," said Fallbrook coach Bill Lenaway. A high school tennis match consists of each of a school's three singles players contesting...
Fallbrook High School’s girls basketball team won the Warriors’ third Valley League championship in four years and the reached the semifinals of the CIF San Diego Section Division I playoffs. The Warriors won all 10 of their Valley League games, entered the post-season with a 21-7 overall record, and won two playoff games before losing to top-seeded Cathedral Catholic. “I had really no expectations,” said Fallbrook coach Trae Harrison. Claire Nordeen was Fallbrook’s only senior starter, and the entire team had only three sen...
SAN DIEGO – Serving children in lower-income communities, the national nonprofit Fresh Start Surgical Gifts has partnered with Vista Community Clinic to host five free screening clinics throughout the year in Southern California. The three remaining screening clinics will be held Wednesday, April 24, at VCC: Vale Terrace – Pediatrics; Thursday, May 16, at VCC: Grapevine and Wednesday, Sept. 4, at VCC: Fallbrook Pediatrics. All these screening clinics are hosted by Vista Community Clinic. From 4-6 p.m., nurse Jill will be on-...
FALLBROOK – One of the attributes that makes Fallbrook such a special place is the rural character of a small town. Even as the population grows and new homes and businesses are built, Fallbrook retains its natural beauty and open spaces, thanks in large part to the Fallbrook Land Conservancy. The FLC is a local, 501(c)3 non-profit organization whose mission is to acquire, protect, and manage open space in perpetuity for the benefit of wildlife and the community. A great w...
North Coast Church hosted Fallbrook Unified High School District's Students of the Month celebration on Thursday, April 4, where some of the district's top students shined bright once again. Meet Madeline Hall/FUHS, Avery Lynas/FUHS Eric Macias/FUHS and Marissa Pearce/Oasis. Madeline Hall (Nominated by CWO3 Thomas Smith) With an outstanding 4.1 GPA, Hall is an interesting local student, being not only a crazy gifted student but a competitive barrel racer in our region. Her spi...
The San Diego Sockers have played home games at what was initially the San Diego Sports Arena and is currently Pechanga Arena, but for 2024-2025, the Sockers will be moving into Frontwave Arena in Oceanside. The final regular-season game at the Grand Old Arena was Saturday, March 30, against the Tacoma Stars, and 2007 Fallbrook High School graduate Chris Toth earned the goalkeeper win for the Stars. “It’s a big deal,” Toth said. “To play here is a special thing.” The Sockers franchise began as the Baltimore Comets in 1974,...
FALLBROOK – The Fallbrook High School Ag Department is holding its next plant sale, Saturday, April 13, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. All of the indoor and outdoor plants that are available were grown by the students. Everyone is welcome to come support the students in the community’s FFA program. To be added to their email list for upcoming plant sales, contact Margaret Chapman at [email protected] or 760-723-6300 ext. 2509 or Crystal Jones at ext. 2506 Payment is by cash and check only at this time. Submitted by the FHS Ag Dep...
FALLBROOK – Rally for Children will hold the 29th annual “Arts in the Park” Sunday, April 28, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Live Oak Park. The free event will feature 34 booths sponsored by many local organizations and schools. There will be face painting, walking sticks, ceramic tile painting, yarn dolls, paper flower butterflies and crafts for children to make and take home. The park rangers will have raptors on exhibit; Wild Wonders will bring an array of animals, and the reptiles will once again be there. Stage performances w...
I have often wondered whether longevity is an elixir for those who love life. Lately I have found myself pondering centenarians, how they give us joy for today and hope for the future. I have been blessed to be befriended by many centenarians in my beloved Fallbrook. Come now, dear reader, as I introduce you to some and we together may we marvel over the mystery and magic of living to 100 and beyond. My first friend to stretch her life well past 100 was cantankerous Betty...
FALLBROOK – The Monserate Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution recognized a "Good Citizen" from the St. Peter the Apostle Catholic School. This outstanding student was Luc Staricka, an eighth grade student who exhibits the qualities of a good citizen in his home, at school, and also in his community. Luc exhibits many qualities of a good citizen, but one that the teachers and staff at his school recognize and appreciate is that Luc works with a special needs student o...
Each year, I have the honor and privilege of interviewing Fallbrook and Mission Vista high school seniors who apply for a college or trade school scholarship from one or more of our endowed scholarship funds. I am not alone, for there are about 15 other organizations in the region who offer scholarships and also interview applicants. Honestly, I think I’m speaking for everyone who has participated in these interviews, nothing compares to hearing first-hand about the lives and career plans of such amazing, bright, dedicated an...
A thunderstorm March 15 canceled Fallbrook High School’s swim meet against Valley Center that afternoon, but the Fallbrook girls began the season with two league victories. The Warriors opened their season March 5 at home against Mission Hills and won that 111-54 meet. The March 7 home win over Pacific Ridge had a 123-41 score. “It was good to see where we’re at and what we can do,” said Fallbrook coach Sean Redmond. A school can enter up to three swimmers or divers in each individual event. Each school can have three q...
And so I was clad in green with plenty of places to be seen. It was a St. Patrick’s Week to behold. An Irish soul with four places to go. There was dance and song, corned beef galore, brews, stews and much, much more. A wee church tossed a big bash on a wing and a prayer, with hopes it will flourish beyond compare. The four events made me ponder what it means to be a son or daughter of the Emerald Isle. It is a land of rocky soil and rugged beauty. There is joy, laughter, l...
FALLBROOK – A symphony in rural Fallbrook? Fallbrook Music Society is always evolving and presenting new and exciting programming to the area, and the concert Sunday, April 7, will be no exception. After a 10-year hiatus, the Redlands Symphony will be back in Fallbrook by popular demand, presenting a performance that pairs Vivaldi's "The Four Seasons" with Piazzolla's "Four Seasons of Buenos Aires." "We look forward to sharing this experience with our community to spark m...
FALLBROOK – The Fallbrook Union Elementary School District announced the commendation of two Potter Junior High School students, Isabella Magana and Bentley Nash, as Rotary Students of the Month by the esteemed Rotary Club of Fallbrook. Recognizing the significance of acknowledging students who demonstrate exceptional academic prowess and exemplary leadership qualities, the Rotary Club selects two students from a local school each month. Isabella Magana and Bentley Nash, b...
