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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 ho...
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...
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....
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...
The Greater San Diego Association of Realtors has announced a significant boost in home sales for February, with Fallbrook leading the charge as the top area for home sales. Spencer Lugash, president of the SDAR, highlighted the positive trend, noting increases in both month-over-month and year-over-year sales compared to February of the previous year. The surge in sales is seen as a promising sign for the local real estate market, which has faced challenges such as high inter...
The San Diego County Board of Supervisors approved appropriations and the bid and award process for pedestrian crossing improvements at 21 signalized intersections throughout the unincorporated county including four in Fallbrook. A pair of 4-0 votes March 13, with Joel Anderson absent, approved two actions to appropriate funds and authorize the advertisement for bid and subsequent award of construction contracts for the improvements. One of those actions covered four intersections including the South Mission Road...
Susan Ellen Folsom, 61, of Ilwaco, Wash., passed away on March 14, 2024. Susan was born on Jan. 12, 1963, to Karl and Bette Burchstead in Worcester, Mass. In 1996, she met Mark Folsom and they wed in 2001 going on to have two children, who were added to Susan's older four children. Susan excelled at propping up all those who were in her life and supporting them through the many passions and difficulties of their lives. She made it her mission to improve the lives of others,...
FALLBROOK – On Friday, March 8, the Rotary Club of Fallbrook hosted a special reading event at Boys & Girls Clubs of North County Club sites, where Rotarians read to the children in celebration of National Reading Month. Rotarians from various professions and backgrounds shared their love of reading with the students, sparking their imaginations and fostering a love for books and learning. The event was a part of Rotary's ongoing commitment to promoting literacy and...
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Against the backdrop of dark early morning Temecula skies at 5:30 a.m., Retired Marine Sergeant Major Emilio Hernandez embarked on a 26-mile journey commemorating The Bataan Memorial Death March from Capt. Aaron J. Contreras Memorial Park in Temecula. The march is to give honor and tribute to the veterans both alive and deceased who braved the events of 1942, and in particular the Bataan Death March that took place in the Philippines during World War II. This is the 13th...
FALLBROOK – Silvergate Fallbrook hosted a festive St. Patrick's Day celebration on March 15 to welcome local seniors into the retirement community for an exciting afternoon of fun festivities focused on Irish traditions and Gaelic lore. The event, which showcased live music and entertainment, also featured sumptuous traditional Irish foods and an abundance of fun activities that gave attendees an opportunity to immerse themselves with new friends in the cheerful spirit of...
Neither of the Fallbrook projects proposed for 2024-25 Community Development Block Grant funding were awarded any CDBG money. A 4-0 San Diego County Board of Supervisors vote March 12, with Joel Anderson absent, approved the county's 2024-25 annual funding plan for Community Development Block Grant, HOME Investment Partnerships, Emergency Shelter Grant, and Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS programs. The proposals for the Don Dussault Park expansion and Elder Street sidewalks were both placed on the list of...
The most recent update of the County of San Diego’s Capital Improvement Needs Assessment was approved at the March 12 San Diego County Board of Supervisors meeting. The supervisors' 4-0 vote, with Joel Anderson absent, approved the CINA, which reflects the county's facilities needs. The approval of the needs assessment itself did not include funding for projects on the list, although the supervisors also directed interim Chief Administrative Officer Sarah Aghassi to determine timing and funding mechanisms to implement the i...
Being a homeowner is often a big financial investment, from the down payment to home maintenance and improvements. But there are ways to save when you own a home, too – particularly on your annual tax returns. Homeownership typically comes with a number of tax deductions and credits that aren’t available for renters. Are you ready to save on your tax bill? Here are some perks you should have on your radar as you file your taxes. 1. Mortgage interest: You probably pay a...
FALLBROOK – Fallbrook Climate Action Team will present a speaker to talk about the Climate Legislation that has been introduced this year in Sacramento. The ZOOM meeting is Tuesday, March 26, at 6:30 p.m. The speaker’s name is pending but will either be a Legislative Aide or a U.S. State Department Net Zero speaker. One of these bills is Assembly Bill 2619, which would repeal the NEM 3.0 decision and require the CPUC to create a new rule structure based on the clean energy goals set by Senate Bill 100, which committed...
FALLBROOK – The Fallbrook Woman’s Club is holding a fundraising event at their clubhouse parking lot, Saturday, May 4, 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. If anyone is interested in having a vendor table for themself or an organization, they can request an application available through April 12. Set-up for the bazaar at FWC will be at 9 a.m. A limited number of 6-foot tables will be available. There will be such things as crafts, vintage items, jewelry and the like. If interested, contact Sharon Drucker for more information at...
Tina Calabrese Principal, Bonsall Virtual Academy Bonsall Virtual Academy is redefining education with its innovative blended program, catering to students from Transitional Kindergarten through 12th grade. Offering a unique blend of in-person and virtual classes, BVA prioritizes flexibility and personalized learning to equip students with the skills they need to thrive as global citizens. At the heart of BVA's approach is the commitment to providing each child with a...
FALLBROOK – The Mike Choate Early Education Center, part of the Fallbrook Union Elementary School District, welcomed families to the campus for the Family Math Day Friday, Feb. 16, where learning was fun for the whole family. Building upon the excitement of January's Family Science Day, this special event brought together students and their families for a day filled with laughter, discovery and, of course, math. "At the Mike Choate Center, we believe that early exposure to m...
FALLBROOK – The Fallbrook Fire Safe Council is sponsoring another "chipping day" event on Saturday, March 16, from 7:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on the property at the east side of the intersection of Alturas Road and W. Aviation Road. This event is open to all residents in the Fallbrook, Bonsall, Rainbow and DeLuz communities. Material that will be accepted for chipping includes branches, (less than six inches in diameter), trimmed brush, palm branches and other cut vegetation....
Constructing a pathway along Stage Coach Lane from Reche Road to South Mission Road has been a proposed project for Fallbrook since it was discussed at a virtual Fallbrook Revitalization Committee meeting, Nov. 16, 2020, but the project has not progressed very far since then. Part of the reason is that in order for a pathway or trail to be constructed, funding must be obtained and the right-of-way must be secured by the county. The proposed pathway is about two miles long. The...
LA MIRADA – Bethany Whitaker was named to Biola University's Dean's List for academic excellence. Whitaker, a Music major from Fallbrook, was one of approximately 1,600 students who were named to the dean's list in fall 2023. Biola students are placed on the dean's list to honor those with a GPA of 3.6 or higher while enrolled in 12 or more credits and whose cumulative GPA is at least 3.2. "Inclusion in Biola University's Dean's List is reserved for students who demonstrate exceptional performance in their academic studies....
FALLBROOK – Fallbrook A Leer is celebrating its 20th annual day of literacy and service on Saturday, March 23 at Maie Ellis Elementary School,400 West Elder St. Check in begins at 9:15 a.m. and activities go until 2 p.m. This event is in honor of Cesar Chavez's life work and legacy to improve the lives of immigrant workers and families. A Leer announced the following local student poetry contest winners: Third Grade: Embry Burton – Mary Fay Pendleton Elementary Fourth Grad...
FALLBROOK – Live Oak Elementary School, part of the Fallbrook Union Elementary School District, hosted its highly anticipated Annual Fun Run on Friday, Feb. 16. The event, organized by the Parent-Teacher Association, proved to be a resounding success, bringing together students, parents, and community members for a day of fun-filled activities and fundraising. The Fun Run serves as the primary fundraising initiative for LOE, with proceeds supporting essential programs and...
LA MIRADA – Bethany Whitaker was named to Biola University's Dean's List for academic excellence. Whitaker, a Music major from Fallbrook, was one of approximately 1,600 students who were named to the dean's list in fall 2023. Biola students are placed on the dean's list to honor those with a GPA of 3.6 or higher while enrolled in 12 or more credits and whose cumulative GPA is at least 3.2. "Inclusion in Biola University's Dean's List is reserved for students who demonstrate exceptional performance in their academic studies....