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 – Daughters of Norway Hulda Garborg Lodge celebrated the 15th anniversary of its institution on Aug. 10. Twenty-one members and two guests (Grand Lodge Judge Karen Karpen and her husband) attended the luncheon after a short meeting. First full-term lodge president Ronna Clymens (from Banning) spoke as did past president and current Grand Lodge President Joy Cook (Fallbrook). Treasurer Lucette Moramarco gave a slide show presentation on the lodge's history which i...
FALLBROOK – Now is the time for businesses and residents to create, rent, buy or update scarecrows for Fallbrook Scarecrow Day Oct.1-31. The ScareCREW has scheduled workshops to assist in building, touch ups, revamping, creating or whatever needs to be done on your scarecrow. The workshops provide any assistance needed to build and create scarecrows. Frames, body parts, and even clothing are available and can be purchased for participants convenience. Workshops are a... Full story
The Fallbrook Public Utility District board approved the purchase of a replacement scrubber for FPUD’s wastewater treatment plant. The 5-0 vote Aug. 26 authorized FPUD staff to enter into a contract with PureAir to purchase a PureAir EGS-8 scrubber for $315,583.13. PureAir, which is in suburban Atlanta, will sell the scrubber for $294,250.00 while FPUD will also pay $21,333.13 in sales tax. “The current unit, it’s past the point of refurbishment,” said FPUD General Manager Jack Bebee. The disinfection system at the water r...
Ahead of peak wildfire season, County Animal Services is offering pet preparedness information to the public and is working with community volunteers who can assist in the event of an emergency. Animal Services staff have participated in three emergency response and preparedness fairs to offer guidance and resources on pet disaster preparedness. Additionally, staff have hosted six comprehensive trainings for a dedicated group of about 70 volunteers. Training covers essential...
When it comes to home repairs and renovations, doing it yourself can be tempting. After all, it could save you money and you won’t have to vet contractors or deal with strangers in your house. Plus, showing off a project you completed can give you bragging rights. It’s not always the right move, though. It can be dangerous, and it also could lead to needing further repairs if done incorrectly, potentially costing more in the long run. If you’ve got home repairs or updat...
Joe Naiman Village News Reporter The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California weighed vote for MWD member agencies is based on the assessed valuation of each of MWD’s 26 agencies. The county auditors of the six counties which have MWD member agencies have until Aug. 15 to provide the certified assessed valuation to MWD. MWD does not require board action to update the weighted vote, but MWD staff reports the information during the August board meeting which is held the third Tuesday of August rather than on the n...
FALLBROOK – It's the end of summer at Boys & Girls Clubs of North County. Club members had a fun-filled summer thanks to the club's community partnerships. The club's summer partnerships with other nonprofits and local organizations were important to the overall summer experience for the club members. Fallbrook Regional Health District helped sponsor the Water Safety Program during the summer. The club not only teaches kids how to swim, but it also teaches them how to r...
SAN MARCOS – Despite nationwide obstacles from the Department of Education and the unprecedented FAFSA issues affecting financial aid processing, Palomar College announced their disbursement of federal and state financial aid will occur by Sept. 6. Although this represents a one-week delay from the usual Pell Grant processing timeline, the college is distributing over $1 million in emergency grants of $250 each to eligible students who have completed a financial aid application and demonstrated financial need. A...
SAN DIEGO – With 2,001 animals in care and more than 800 of them ready for new homes, San Diego Humane Society is reducing all adoption fees by 50% during "Clear the Shelters" month now through Sept. 10. The organization will also waive all adoption fees on Sept. 7 for a special "Clear the Shelters" day. These promotions are part of NBC Universal and Telemundo's Clear the Shelters month, aimed at spreading awareness about the importance of adoption. With shelters facing r... Full story
Alec Charles Mayall, born June 4,1985, died July 25, 2024. He was born and raised in Hemet, California. After graduating with Honors from Hemet High School, he attended Cal Poly University San Luis Obispo graduating with degrees in Horticulture and Computer Engineering. With his love of nature and agriculture he opened his own company in 2014. He specialized in Avocado Grove management in Fallbrook, Temecula, DeLuz, Valley Center and surrounding numerous areas. Alec was a... Full story
Alec Charles Mayall, born June 4,1985, died July 25, 2024. He was born and raised in Hemet, California. After graduating with Honors from Hemet High School, he attended Cal Poly University San Luis Obispo graduating with degrees in Horticulture and Computer Engineering. With his love of nature and agriculture he opened his own company in 2014. He specialized in Avocado Grove management in Fallbrook, Temecula, DeLuz, Valley Center and surrounding numerous areas. Alec was a... Full story
The Bonsall Unified School District operates Vivian Banks Charter School on the Pala Indian Reservation and will be obtaining a portable classroom for that school. A unanimous BUSD board vote Aug. 15 delegated the authority to purchase the portable classroom to BUSD Executive Director of Business and Administrative Services Laura Castro. Castro is authorized to spend up to $114,500 for the portable classroom. “The portable was approved and will be supporting the growing expanded learning opportunities program and after s...
FALLBROOK – Did you know you can buy a property in some counties in Kentucky and Mississippi, but not alcohol? That’s because local prohibition laws are still in effect. Weird, right? You might have heard stories or perhaps experienced it yourself on the daily about some interesting residential rules for neighborhoods under a homeowners association (HOA). But you’ll be even more surprised that around the country, there are way wackier real estate laws in place that will make you scratch your head. Here are some of the littl...
The county’s Zoning Administrator approved a modification to the Minor Use Permit for a wireless communications facility in southern Bonsall. The Aug. 22 decision by Zoning Administrator Connor McGee allows Crown Castle to revise, operate, and maintain an existing wireless facility in the 2100 block of Bautista Avenue. The permit is for a period of 15 years and expires on Aug. 22, 2039, although it could subsequently be extended by a modification. The 2.54-acre property has rural residential RR zoning and a semi-rural r...
FLINT, Mich. – Matthew Kuhn of Fallbrook was named to Kettering University's spring 2024 dean's list. Kuhn is majoring in mechanical engineering and is a member of the class of 2027. The Dean's List recognizes overall academic performance based on the student's term grade point average (GPA). To be eligible for the Dean's List, students must satisfy the following requirements – be a degree-seeking student with a minimum term grade point average of 3.5, no grades below B, and a minimum of 16 earned credits for the term. "Be... Full story
FALLBROOK – Scouts BSA Troop 731 and Cub Scout Pack 738 are excited to announce a free Open House event on Wednesday, Sept. 11, at the Fallbrook VFW Post 1924, 1175 Old Stage Road. The event will take place from 6-8 .p.m. and the scouts invite families with girls and boys in kindergarten through age 17 to join them for an engaging evening. Kids will have fun participating in hands-on activities led by Scouts, like Pinewood Derby races, a rain gutter regatta, and Dutch oven c...
Bonsall – Bonsall Unified School District announces the addition of two key staff members who will join its educational community this school year, bringing a wealth of experience, enthusiasm, and commitment to our students. BUSD welcomed Tiffany Suetos as the new Assistant Principal at Sullivan Middle School. Suetos brings over 18 years of experience in education, having begun her teaching career in 2006. Originally from San Diego, she earned her Bachelor of Science in k...
FALLBROOK – The Fallbrook Alumni Association, Inc. invites all “Forever Warriors” to its Annual “Picnic in the Park,” Oct. 20 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Live Oak Park. Traditionally held on the third Sunday in October, this year’s picnic slogan is: “And We Meet Again!”. Promising a fun-filled afternoon, the “Assn” members are busy planning the “Party.” The Park is waiting. The FUHS Ag Department students will offer their delicious Tri-Tip lunch (which is optional) for $25. Those who wish to bring their own lunch are welcomed... Full story
FALLBROOK – Fallbrook Women's Connection invites all to attend a brunch event in the ballroom of the Beverly Mansion at Grand Tradition Estates and Gardens, Friday, Sept. 20, from 10 a.m. to noon, doors open at 9:15 a.m. for shopping. The program will feature Nancy Roux, an artist and photographer, who sees things, things inside of things that are often overlooked. Just as a painter creates artwork with brush and canvas, Roux creates artwork with camera and computer. Fueled b... Full story
FALLBROOK – The guest speaker for the Sept. 13 meeting of the Republican Women of CA – Fallbrook (a women-led organization that welcomes men at all events and meetings) will be Douglas Gibbs, "Mr. Constitution", an outspoken proponent for the spread of constitutional literacy and patriotic advocacy. Gibbs is the president of the Constitution Association, fellow of the American Freedom Alliance, a Sentinel for the Heritage Foundation, and a proud Navy veteran. He is an aut... Full story
FALLBROOK – Fallbrook Climate Action Team (FCAT) will present a talk on Restoring the Buena Vista Lagoon to improve coastal estuarine habitat and climate change resiliency on Tuesday, Aug. 27 at 6:30 p.m. on Zoom. The Buena Vista Lagoon is a 206 acre ecological preserve on the border of Oceanside and Carlsbad. Shapiro will discuss improving the lagoon's habitat and climate change resiliency. She will talk about the progress of plans to restore the lagoon to its natural s... Full story
FALLBROOK – The Fallbrook High School FFA students are once again hosting their famous Tri-Tip BBQ dinners before all home football games. This will be the 25th year of serving these delicious dinners. Dinner will be served from 5:30-7 p.m. at the Agriculture department, which is located at the east end of the football field. The first home game and dinner is Thursday, Aug. 22. Each meal includes tri-tip, beans, salad, dinner roll and a drink. The price for each dinner is $15. Call the Ag department at 760-723-6300 ext. 2... Full story
Jo Ann Baccaglio Fowler left this earth peacefully, joining her loved ones in heaven. Born in San Francisco to Joseph and Margaret Corcoran Baccaglio, she explored her grandparents' halls and trails including Thomas and Emily Shirley Corcoran's Agua Caliente Hotel and Mary and James Baccaglio's Novato ranch. She graduated as the 1954 Salutatorian from Sonoma Valley High School, attended Mount Saint Mary's University in Los Angeles, and earned her Bachelor's degree from San... Full story
