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 – Over 45 volunteers attended the Fallbrook Beautification Alliance "Keeping Fallbrook Litter-Free" Program Kick-Off Jan. 12, in spite of waking to morning showers. The program attracted interested and environmentally conscientious residents who were excited to be a part of the new ambitious program, aimed at cleaning up 48 square miles of Fallbrook, represented by 20 newly created "neighborhood zones." Fourteen volunteers offered to be zone captains in their neighborhoods and welcomed the opportunity to meet o... Full story
FALLBROOK – Looking for a fun and healthy dinner idea to serve at the next get-together? This easy, do-it-yourself taco station is the perfect meal to serve for quick weeknight dinners or parties. With some simple prep beforehand, party planners can make a fun and healthy meal that children and guests will love. Finish the set up off with some colorful serving bowls, and everyone can create their own tacos. Tacos with Grilled Steak and Veggies Start to finish: 20 minutes Serve...
“There is one blue planet floating in space, let’s take care of her.” Here are my 2019 gardener’s resolutions: * First, adjust your lifestyle to be in harmony with the earth flora and fauna. * Tackle that problem area in the garden and take joy in fixing it. * Start more veggies from seeds and learn the art of germinating seeds. * Start a neighborhood garden and get your friends and family involved. * Consider permaculture as a new wave of gardening and lifestyle. * Conside... Full story
The new year is here, and for those who make resolutions, make this the year to put Fido and Fluffy at the top of the list so 2019 gets off to a “pawsitive” start. Need an extra incentive? Those who live in the unincorporated area and get a new license for their dog in January, San Diego County Animal Services will throw in a rabies vaccination for free. Don’t live in the unincorporated area? Residents can still obtain a rabies vaccination and a microchip, but the fee will be...
FALLBROOK – Reducing fuel for fires around vulnerable homes; meeting and talking with firefighters about community preparedness plans and helping seniors with home improvement projects to resist embers, all of these activities and more are anticipated as the National Fire Protection Association and State Farm announced the launch of the project funding awards application period for its sixth national Wildfire Community Preparedness Day Saturday, May 4, which helps communities prepare for and reduce their risk of wildfire d...
FALLBROOK – D'Vine Path, a program that serves adults with autism, developmental delays and learning disabilities, is now accepting applications for Session I of their Viticulture and Hospitality Vocational Program. Students will meet at Batali Ranch in Bonsall from Feb. 5 through May 28 on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9 a.m. to noon. Applications will be accepted through Friday, Jan. 25. Space is limited for the program which features a variety of guest speakers and p...
SACRAMENTO – Applications for the 2019-2020 California Senate Fellows program are being accepted until Monday, Feb. 11, at 5 p.m. The program provides college graduates an opportunity to become full-time Senate staff members at the State Capitol in Sacramento for 11 months beginning in October 2019. Fellows are assigned to the personal or committee staff of a senator and also participate in academic seminars with senators, senior staff, journalists, lobbyists and state g...
FALLBROOK – Maie Ellis Elementary School Principal Dr. Alex Gonzalez presented Students of the Month to the Rotary Club of Fallbrook at a recent weekly luncheon. Austin Brydon is a second-grade student who attends a dual immersion school in English and Spanish. Austin shared how pleased he was to be able to speak, listen and write in Spanish. Cynthia Mills is a sixth-grade student. She said she uses all the habits of effective people but the one most important to her is to ...
FALLBROOK – California Retired Teachers Association, Area XI, Division 81, Fallbrook, is sponsoring a free event for working teachers and administrators that is designed to provide information for educators considering retirement. The event will be held from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m., Tuesday, Jan. 29, in the community room of the Fallbrook Public Utility District. Whether retirement is just around the corner or in the future, there are many things that should be kept in mind. Experts will be available to answer questions. R...
FALLBROOK – Beazer Homes, one of the nation’s largest builders, announced the grand opening of Aurora Heights, a new community, Saturday, Jan. 19, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., 3105 Via De Todos Santos. Aurora Heights offers 124 homes consisting of expansive one and two-story, single-family homes ranging in size from 2,386 to 3,212 square feet. Beazer Homes is currently showcasing four beautiful model homes available to tour throughout the community. Starting from the mid $600s, eac... Full story
California has 12 percent of the nation’s population and 10 percent of the nation’s housing stock. Historically, California has led the nation in the cycles of real estate, both up and down, and California’s statewide trends are generally a harbinger of what can be expected nationwide. In 2005, it was the first to show signs of fissures in the housing market. In 2008, it was the first to take off with investor all-cash sales. It was also the first to experience the chronic lac... Full story
FALLBROOK – The groundwater table plays a role in home construction, foundation stability and home comfort. Because the groundwater table is so significant, it behooves homeowners to understand how it works. National Geographic defines a water table as the boundary between water-saturated ground and unsaturated ground. Well beneath the ground, at various depths depending on geography, topography and weather conditions, pockets of water, called aquifers, exist. The water t...
Despite intermittent rain and chilly weather, it was a good day to be a Warriors rugby player at Fallbrook High School Jan. 12. Fallbrook’s varsity girls’ rugby shot out to a 20-0 lead by halftime and cruised to a 51-5 win over Rancho Bernardo High School. Freshman Tiahna Padilla recorded four tries and a conversion and senior Phoebe Anderson chipped in with two tries of her own in the win that pushed the Warriors to 1-0 in league play. “It was a very well-rounded game with the players playing together and relying on their...
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Megan Gamble, representing the Golf Club of California’s Fallbrook Women Golfers, delivers a check for $1,725 to Shae Gawlak, executive director of the Fallbrook Food Pantry. The check was used to support the pantry’s annual Adopt-a-Family program for clients at Christmas....
The pre-league portion of Fallbrook High School’s 2018-2019 girls soccer season gave the Warriors a 3-5-2 record. “We’ve been doing well,” Fallbrook coach Sergio Garcia said. “All in all, I'm happy with the team.” Last year Fallbrook was in Division III for CIF playoff purposes. The Warriors are in Division II for this season. “We moved up a division this year,” Garcia said. Garcia sought to schedule Division II and Division I teams when possible. “A couple of the losses have...
Heather Holdo and Sara Barclay Interns Joseph Contreras, a senior at Bonsall High School, signed with Providence Christian College Jan. 9 in the BHS forum. The signing accompanied a partial athletic and merit golf scholarship worth $15,000. Josh Ault, the head mens’ and womens’ golf coach for Providence, offered Contreras the opportunity and oversaw the signing. “When I find a guy like Joe, immediately I recognize that he’s got character and he is what we want in our culture...
FALLBROOK – The way to a person's heart may be through their stomach in more ways than one. Doctors have tied heart health to the abdomen, and having extra pounds around one's middle can be detrimental to cardiovascular well-being. Excess visceral fat in the belly, something doctors refer to as "central adiposity," may have potentially dangerous consequences. While the link between belly fat and heart health has long been associated with men, women may be even more v...
FALLBROOK – Fallbrook Wellness Directory is an online healthy guide offering details on everything from acupuncture to zumba. It includes information on fitness and wellness programs and products that are available in the Fallbrook, Bonsall, Rainbow and De Luz area, including counseling, senior services, pet-care, military support, integrative medicine, physical therapy, spa treatments, support groups and more. Several nonprofits who provide services to fulfill specific needs are also represented in Fallbrook Wellness D...
FALLBROOK – The phrase, “An apple a day keeps the doctor away,” is a familiar one that many people first heard as children. But some may be surprised to learn the phrase is as factual as it is familiar. Apples are among the most cultivated and consumed foods in the world. They’re also among the healthiest. Medical News Today, a market leader for medical news that is owned and operated by the United Kingdom-based health care publisher Healthline Media, listed apples among its 1...
Want to have less stress and anxiety, along with generally better health? Then start getting more, and better, sleep. It’s simple advice but for millions of people it’s often difficult to accomplish. The American Sleep Association estimated some 50 to 70 million Americans suffer from some form of sleep disorder, ranging from insomnia that makes falling or staying asleep difficult, to sleep apnea, a sleep breathing disorder that makes a solid night’s sleep virtually impossible. Anyone who suffers from a serious sleep disorder...
FALLBROOK – The human body is a complex, efficient machine. One highly important component of that machine is the circulatory system, which sends blood, oxygen and nutrients throughout the body. In perfectly healthy bodies, blood, oxygen and nutrients circulate throughout the body without issue; however, several conditions, including obesity and diabetes, can contribute to poor circulation, which is not a standalone condition but rather a byproduct of another serious health is...
SAN DIEGO - The third annual Women's March will take place in dozens of cities across the country on Saturday, Jan. 19, including Waterfront Park in San Diego. The inaugural marches sprang up as a response to President Donald Trump's January 2017 inauguration and drew millions of marchers across the U.S. and around the world. Political scientists from the universities of Connecticut and Denver estimated that it was the single largest march in U.S. history. This year's marches come under the controversial specter of comments... Full story
PALA – Pala Jam will feature three of R&B’s top stars – Evelyn “Champagne” King, The S.O.S. Band and Jody Watley – Saturday, March 23, at 7:30 p.m. on the Events Center stage at Pala Casino Spa and Resort. King came to fame during the disco era and remained prominent through much of the ‘80s with over two dozen charting singles. She has a showbiz lineage. Her uncle was actor, singer and dancer Avon Long, who first played Sportin’ Life in the play “Porgy and Bess” and later starred in the ‘70s play “Bubblin’ Brown Sugar...
FALLBROOK – The Friends of the Fallbrook Library announced a new art exhibit “Millennials” in the community room which will be open through March 1. The exhibit features millennial artists, ages 22-38, many of whom use classical painting techniques to produce contemporary art. A special evening reception will be held Friday, Jan. 25. The 16 participating artists are Chris Barnickel, Alla Bartoshchuk, Elizabeth Bautista, Sarah Bricke, Jonathan Broberg, Christina Curiel, Joseph Curiel, Alyssa Fields, Alfonso Higareda, Victoria...
