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 – Fallbrook Women’s Club is sponsoring a Mahjong Tournament fundraiser Friday, Jan. 25, at the Fallbrook Women’s Club clubhouse at 238 W. Mission Road. The doors will open at 11:15 a.m., and play will begin at noon. A $20 donation includes tournament participation and lunch; the event is open to the public. There will be prizes and drawings for gift baskets. For information and reservations, contact Lee Johnson at (760) 723-8286 or [email protected] or Araxy Moosa at (760) 723-2262. Author Don Jans will speak... Full story
FALLBROOK – Brandon Gallery is seeking entries for "Hearts on Fire 2019," an open judged show Feb. 1-22. This show celebrates the symbols, scenes and stories of love in our lives and is open to artists at all levels of experience who are 18 years of age and over. All mediums are welcome. Daniel Marquez will be judging "Hearts on Fire 2019." Marquez's work encompasses multiple styles and media and reflects his fascination with themes that include traditional folklore, rock a...
Karen Langer Baker is seen with her first-place winning acrylic painting, “Lovin’ the Afternoon,” at the Fallbrook Art Association’s December through January show at The Gallery. See it and over 100 other works of art Tuesdays through Saturdays 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sundays noon to 3 p.m. at 127 N. Main Ave. in Fallbrook....
Every now and again a show will live up to the hype! “Hello, Dolly!” certainly has. Broadway San Diego has done it again because “Hello, Dolly!” is a rousing success! It is a spectacular show filled with dazzling lights, magnificent costumes, brilliant sets and of course the amazing Betty Buckley as Dolly Levi. Ms. Buckley shines. Surrounded by a talented cast of Broadway’s best, there isn’t but a “moment” that doesn’t sparkle. While utilizing all the finesse of a seasoned pro... Full story
When a young male mountain lion was struck and killed on the southbound Interstate 15 near the U.S. Border Patrol checkpoint Dec. 26, he became the third lion killed in the general vicinity by cars in the past 20 months. The death of the young lion reinforces arguments about improved wildlife pathways and solutions in the area for lions to safely migrate from between the Eastern Peninsular Range and the Santa Ana range. "We have a network of stakeholders in this issue that...
The death-penalty case of Charles "Chase" Merritt, who is charged with killing four members of a Fallbrook family in 2010, began Jan. 7 in San Bernardino Superior Court with opening statements from the prosecution and defense. "How does this family of four, a husband who's running a business, a mom who's raising her two kids, fixing up a house they just bought, recently, how do they just disappear? Just up and gone," San Bernardino County Supervising Deputy District Attorney S...
Permit fees for accessory dwelling units in unincorporated San Diego County will be waived for five years. A 4-0 San Diego County Board of Supervisors vote Jan. 9, with Greg Cox in Washington for a National Association of Counties meeting, approved the first reading and introduction of the ordinance to waive permit fees on a trial basis. The second reading and adoption is scheduled for Jan. 30, which would make the ordinance effective March 2, although applicants who pay fees between Jan. 9 and March 2 will be eligible for a...
German Marrufo, Jake McBroom and Faith Stehle of Fallbrook Union High School and Maira Munoz of Ivy High School were honored as the Students of the Month for December at the Jan. 10 Student of the Month Breakfast at North Coast Church. The celebratory breakfast was held at North Coast Church. The Rev. Greg Coppock of SonRise Christian Fellowship served as master of ceremonies at the event, and more than three dozen leaders in the community and community-supporting groups were...
FALLBROOK – Fallbrook Pregnancy Resource Center will host their 14th annual “Love Life” event 7 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 16, at SonRise Christian Fellowship, 463 S Stagecoach Lane, in Fallbrook. Though a dinner is a tradition for the center, this year’s fundraiser allows for up to 600 guests. The event speaker, David Scotton, was placed for adoption in Louisiana after his mother left an Indiana abortion clinic in 1993. When he was 19 years old, Scotton embarked on a journey to find his biological family to thank them for his lif...
FALLBROOK – The Friends of the Fallbrook Library will host an evening with New York Times bestselling author Craig Johnson Saturday, Feb. 16, from 6 to 9 p.m. for its 2019 Community Read. Johnson is the bestselling author of 12 Walt Longmire mystery novels, the basis for the hit Netflix original series, "Longmire," starring Robert Taylor, Lou Diamond Phillips and Katee Sackoff. His Longmire novels have been translated into 14 languages. Johnson's novels have received many a...
FALLBROOK – It’s not the purple fountain grass that is used in landscape designs. The grass pictured is an invasive species that is seen sprouting up all over Fallbrook. Spreading aggressively by seed into natural areas, Pennisetum setaceum is growing in the gutters on Main Street or anywhere the wind, water or a vehicle carries the virulent seeds. It takes over anywhere it is allowed to reach seeding stage and covers an entire area by moving steadily from one yard to the nex...
Vernon Bradley "Brad" Bennett, age 94, passed away Friday, Nov. 23, 2018, at Silvergate Retirement Home in Fallbrook. Born 1924 to Dr. and Mrs. E.B. Bennett, Brad was the eldest of three children. Brad is survived by his wife, Lini; daughters Sandy, Teri Evelyn, Maura; son Kevin; grandchildren Elizabeth and Garrett as well as his brother Jerry and wife Phoebe. After graduating from Glendale High School he went to Notre Dame University. He joined the Navy in 1941, fought in... Full story
As most people know, Proposition 13 limits annual property tax increases to a maximum of 2 percent each year and continues to save California homeowners money ever since it was overwhelmingly passed by voters in 1978. Unfortunately, proposals to weaken Proposition 13 protections are on the table this year. Under the “split roll” proposal, Proposition 13 would remain in place for homeowners but would be eliminated for many commercial properties, allowing their property taxes to... Full story
Barbara Loraine Lemke Borden, age 87, died peacefully Dec. 27, 2018, in Temecula, following a short illness. She was born in Orange, April 26, 1931, to Robert and Emma (Paulus) Lemke. Barbara was the youngest of their six children; she is preceded in death by her siblings, Elmer Lemke, Irene Maglio, Viola Crane, Clarence Lemke and Velma Burdg. Barbara grew up in the small town of Olive and graduated from Orange High School in 1949. She was very active in a variety of sports,... Full story
It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of William ("Bill") E. Diedrich, PhD on December 16, 2018 from a stroke. He passed away peacefully with his family by his side. Born on March 3, 1938 in Bridgeport, Connecticut, Bill is survived by four children: Susan Diedrich, William (Michelle) Diedrich, Catherine (Marius) Katilius and Ann Benson. He is also survived by nine grandchildren: Aiden Diedrich, Lilly Diedrich, Maxine Miller, Michelle Willing, Daniel Raad,... Full story
John F. Daniels was born in Boston in July 1940 and died Nov. 17, 2018, after a long battle with cancer. He served in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War and lived in Carlsbad and Fallbrook. John’s ashes will be scattered at sea on a naval ship off the coast of San Diego. A Celebration of Life will be held at the Garden Center Cafe, 1625 S. Mission Road, in Fallbrook Saturday, Jan. 26, from 2-4 p.m. to honor John, who enjoyed sharing his knowledge of history and giving gifts to friends and strangers.... Full story
Elaine J. Fountain, born Jan. 6, 1927, died peacefully in her sleep surrounded by her family Jan. 14, 2019. Elaine was preceded in death by her husband, Blair E. Fountain, and her daughter, Lee Ann Fountain. She is survived by her daughter, Teresa; her three sons, Blair, Scott, and Drew; 12 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Elaine lived a wonderful life. She had lived in Fallbrook since 1970, worked as a bookkeeper at the Fallbrook Convalescent Hospital for nearly 30... Full story
Doris Moore passed away December 23, 2018 in Peoria, Arizona. Doris was born in England and came to the United States as a war bride after meeting and marrying the love of her life, Francis Nadeau. Doris' survivors are her children, Raymond Nadeau, Mary Wells, Suzanne Kennedy, Francis Nadeau, Lucie Sanders and Joel Nadeau and her stepson, Jay Moore. Doris will be laid to rest on February 18 in the Live Oak Cemetery in Monrovia next to husband Francis who preceded her in death... Full story
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FALLBROOK – Fallbrook Regional Health District announced the departure of CEO Bobbi A. Palmer, who has served in the district’s leadership role since December 2015. Palmer left the district following two major district milestones: the sale of the former hospital campus and the acquisition of property on East Mission Road which will house the future district wellness center. Her separation is occurring a year into her multi-year employment agreement. Under the terms of the arrangement, which took formal effect Jan. 7, Pal...
SACRAMENTO – This week marks the 25th anniversary of one of the costliest natural disasters in U.S. history, the magnitude 6.7 earthquake that struck Jan. 17, 1994, in an urban area just 20 miles northwest of Los Angeles. The quake destroyed or severely damaged thousands of single-family homes, apartments and mobile homes, displacing about 22,000 people from their homes and causing residential damage estimated at more than $20 billion – the equivalent of nearly $35 billion today – about half of which was insured. “Many...
FALLBROOK – North County Fire Protection District is providing a new hire Volunteer Firefighter Academy. This academy has been designed to help prepare its new volunteer firefighters to serve their community. The training started Jan. 13 and continues Jan. 27, Feb. 2-3 and March 16 at Pala Training Tower, 34884 Lilac Extension Road, in Pala, and Feb. 9 at North County Fire Station 1. The training will be covering personal protective equipment, ladder operations, nozzles, appliances, hose operations, fire chemistry, power e...
FALLBROOK – The Monserate Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution recently observed the 100-year anniversary of World War I. The guest was Gay Storm Oakes of Hatbox Will Travel of Los Angeles. Oakes presented a vignette in the life of Edith Galt Wilson, wife of President Woodrow Wilson. The sometimes controversial first lady mused on the health of her husband and the running of America. Following the presentation, Oakes was presented a Certificate of A... Full story
ESCONDIDO – The community is invited to “Uprooted by Grief: Planting Seeds of Hope,” a workshop for those looking for guidance and support after the death of a loved one. This free event will be hosted by the grief counseling team of The Elizabeth Hospice Saturday, Jan. 26, from 10 a.m. to noon, at the North Inland Live Well Center, 649 W. Mission Ave., in Escondido. The program is open to all community members, including those who do not have a patient affiliation with The Elizabeth Hospice. Attendees will learn from a pan...
FALLBROOK – A seminar will be held on traumatic brain injury and post-traumatic stress disorder Jan. 31, at 5 p.m. at the Fallbrook Library, 124 S. Mission Road. Experts in the field will be from the Intrepid Spirit Center at U.S. Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, including Clint Pearman, certified brain injury specialist with the Defense Health Agency, and Charmaine Lowe, psychologist. Also speaking will be Michelle Wild, founder and CEO of Brain Education Strategies Technologies. For more information, call (760) 7... Full story
