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 – One way to celebrate the Chinese New Year, on Saturday, Jan. 28 this year, is to create an Oriental-themed menu for a party, or fix an Asian chopped salad for lunch with friends. Fallbrook resident Michele Howard likes to make food to share with friends and family. Here is the recipe she uses for a colorful salad bar meal: Asian Chopped Salad Base of salad: - 1 head of each; green cabbage, purple cabbage, Napa cabbage: slice each head in half and remove core and s... Full story
A multi-use trail within the future San Luis Rey River Park will be constructed by the California Conservation Corps (CCC) and funded by the California Department of Transportation. The San Diego County Board of Supervisors voted 4-0 Jan. 11, with Greg Cox absent due to California Coastal Commission activity, to authorize an agreement with the CCC to construct 1.5 miles of multi-use trail between Holly Lane and the vicinity of Via Montellano. The San Luis Rey River Park will encompass approximately1,600 acres, and the linear... Full story
SACRAMENTO – Assembly Member Marie Waldron, R-Escondido, announced Jan. 20 that she has been named to the following committees for the 2017-2018 session: - Arts, Entertainment, Sports, Tourism and Internet Media, Vice Chair - Assembly Ethics - Health - Local Government, Vice Chair - Assembly Rules - Governmental Organization “It's great to receive my committee assignments and get to work on the issues affecting Californians,” said Waldron. “My district benefits from having representation on these committees, which deal wi... Full story
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The recent heavy rains and powerful winds enabled Mother Nature to score a series of knockout victories over trees in Fallbrook. "Trees are falling left and right," reported Roger Boddaert, a.k.a. the "Tree Man of Fallbrook," Jan. 20. In his travels that wet and windy Friday, Boddaert, a certified I.S.A. arborist, noted, "I was on Olive Hill Road and saw some major, big eucalyptus trees falling down. I was on Live Oak Park Road and saw a number of oak trees falling down over...
The first Fallbrook Community Forum meeting of the New Year was held Jan. 19 and the topic was goals for 2017. Members of several non-profit organizations spoke of their aspirations. Vince Ross, who conducts the forum meetings, started things off by relaying the No. 1 goal of the Fallbrook Village Association, an organization he founded more than two decades ago. “It’s called the ‘Library Plaza Project,'” said Ross of a plan to get more use out of the parking area between the Fallbrook Library and the Fallbrook Art Center.... Full story
The Rainbow Municipal Water District board approved the entry of Rainbow into the California Statewide Communities Development Authority (CSCDA). Rainbow's board voted 3-1 Dec. 6, with Helene Brazier in opposition and Rich Bigley absent, to join the joint powers agency. Rainbow's participation in the CSCDA will allow the planned Horse Creek Ridge project to utilize a Community Facilities District (CFD) to provide tax-exempt financing for the development's water and wastewater infrastructure improvements. A presentation at...
Locally, over a six-day period (Jan. 18 – 23), wind and rain caused flooded roads, fallen trees, a sink hole and a few power outages. A flash flood watch was issued more than once between Friday, Jan. 20 and Monday, Jan. 23 for the entire county due to periods of heavy rainfall. In the 48-hour period ending at 7 a.m. Monday, Jan. 23, top rainfall amounts recorded around the county were 6.19 inches on Palomar Mountain; 4.42 in De Luz; 3.71 in Rainbow; 2.79 in Fallbrook, and 2... Full story
On Dec 8, 2016, I was assaulted and robbed in my own driveway in Fallbrook by white woman. Although, I have neighbors who saw her at my house and my injuries afterwards, the DA has decided to not arrest her. She gets to commit two felonies and steal my money just because she is white. If I, as a black woman, had assaulted a white person you know darn well, I would have been arrested the same day. But, because this is white on black crime, she gets away Scot-free. There is no justice in America today unless you are white. Pam...
For many people, ringing in the New Year brings hope and joyful anticipation. But for those who struggle with stuttering, the old fears of speaking and being teased remain the same – year after year. Many of you don’t know that help for stuttering is available from so many places. Trusted information on stuttering is available at your local public library. Public schools have speech counselors, and children are entitled to free evaluation and help by law. Seek out speech-language pathologists in your area trained in hel... Full story
Assemblymember Marie Waldron AD-75 (R) The best way to reduce poverty is by bringing more of our citizens into the workforce. While government subsidies can help to overcome temporary setbacks, the only permanent way to increase overall prosperity is through permanent, well-paying jobs. Unfortunately, many Californians are now struggling to secure good jobs, even though many jobs are available. In 2012, the National Skills Coalition reported that “middle skills jobs account for 50 percent of California’s labor market, but... Full story
Liselotte "Lilo" (Deusch) Kuehn died on January 20, 2017 in Fallbrook with her dear friend Dotty Metcalf, who loved her as her mother, by her side. Lilo will be missed dearly by her friends in Fallbrook and her cousins in Germany. But through faith, they have the assurance she is in heaven, out of pain and rejoicing with the angels. Lilo was born on March 27, 1929 in Heidelberg, Germany to Frieda and Willi Deusch. An only child, she was loved by her parents. Lilo has many...
FALLBROOK – Fallbrook VFW Post 1924 is holding a Sweetheart/Valentines Dinner and Dance fundraiser on Saturday, Feb. 11. The event includes a complete prime rib dinner with salad and dessert as well as live music by the Hit City Rockers. The cost is a $24 donation per person. Space is limited, so anyone interested should get tickets early. Tickets are available pre-sale at the VFW daily after 3 p.m. or $30 at the door if not sold out. No host cocktails start at 5 p.m. followed by dinner at 6. Live music and dancing will be o...
FALLBROOK – Sanctity of Human Life Sunday will again be observed in Fallbrook on Sunday, Jan. 29. Everyone is invited to join multiple churches for a brief prayer meeting at 1 p.m. at First Christian Church, 318 Fig St. in downtown Fallbrook. Positive signs for life will be passed out, followed by a walk down South Mission Road to Ammunition to show support in Fallbrook for the immeasurable value and importance of each life. For more information, call Joe Sokol at (760) 451-8991....
RAINBOW – On Sunday, Jan. 29 there will be a free Family Emergency Awareness Day at Fallbrook Seventh Day Adventist Church, 1200 Old Highway 395, Rainbow exit off I-15. The event starts at 9 a.m. with free breakfast, video, fire engine, evacuation plans, much more!...
FALLBROOK – On Wednesday, Feb. 1, Fallbrook Healthcare District is celebrating its new name. Effective on that day, the new name for the District will be Fallbrook Regional Health District. In December of 2016, the Board of Directors voted to change the name to better reflect that the communities of Bonsall, De Luz, Fallbrook and Rainbow are served by the district, and to better recognize the focus on health and wellness activities and services. As well as the name change on Feb. 1, the district, in conjunction with the F... Full story
PALA – The 19th annual Divine Mercy Conference will be held Friday and Saturday, Feb. 17 and 18 at the San Juan Diego Center, Mission San Antonio De Pala, 3015 Mission Rd, Pala. The opening Mass will be celebrated by Father Dave Leon on Friday at 7 p.m. Registration is not required for the Mass which will be followed by a special concert by Father Bill Quinlivan. Speakers include Cardinal Mafi of Tonga, and Father Chris M. Alar, MIC. The music ministry team will be led by Donna Lee with special musical guests Gretchen H... Full story
FALLBROOK – The Fallbrook Garden Club is preparing for its biennial Garden Tour, which will feature private gardens in the Fallbrook/Bonsall area. The tour is scheduled from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, April 29. Organizers have most of the gardens set but are still looking for one to two additional gardens to be included in this year’s tour. Anyone who has a garden that they've recently renovated, turned water wise, or just think is beautiful, is asked to reach out if they would like to be considered as one of the exc...
FALLBROOK – The Fallbrook Democratic Club will hold its monthly meeting on Thursday, Feb. 2 at the Hilltop Center, 331 E. Elder St. The event begins with social time at 6:30 p.m. and the meeting follows at 7 p.m. The speaker will be Alexandra “Alex” Gallardo-Rooker, vice chair of the California Democratic Party. Gallardo-Rooker's insight into California’s legislative and political process has been valuable to the Democratic Party and those she represents as the legisla... Full story
Natalie Weber Writer/Intern The Fallbrook High boys varsity basketball team played a close game against Escondido High School Jan. 17 at the Fallbrook gym. The teams were quite evenly matched in terms of size, which made for an exciting game. Escondido was the first to score and maintained a lead, but the Fallbrook team closed the gap with two three-point shots in the first quarter. By the end of the first half Fallbrook was down one point, 26-25. The game picked up in the sec... Full story
FALLBROOK – Soccer star Chad Marshall of the Seattle Sounders FC made a surprise appearance at a Fallbrook High School boys soccer practice Dec. 30. According to varsity coach Jorge Rojas, the team was having an informal practice the day after capturing the Nike Southern California Classic Tournament and Marshall, who had watched the team win a home match Dec. 27, decided to join them. Marshall, a three-time winner of Major League Soccer's Defender of the Year Award (2008, 2... Full story
FALLBROOK – Eight young artists from the Fallbrook School of the Arts had artwork juried into the annual Youth Art Month (YAM) exhibit which opened Jan. 23 and will run through March 5 in the Rose Gallery at the Francis Parker School in San Diego. This exhibit is a collaborative production of the San Diego County division of the California Art Education Association (SDCAEA), the Francis Parker School, and the San Diego County Office of Education SDCOE). San Diego County art t...
Morton J. Grabel, Esq. For many people, declaring bankruptcy is not only a financial decision; but sometimes a personal one. Therefore, no one can really advise you if it's right for you. However, factors such as the stigma of filing bankruptcy has considerably lessened over the years. Moreover, the Federal Government has deliberately carved out a place in the IRS Code (for example a Chapter 7) for individuals who need a fresh start by filing bankruptcy. In light of the preceding, consider the following: Can you file for... Full story
PALA – Pala Casino Spa & Resort will continue its free events series in February featuring the 60+ Club at 1 p.m. on Tuesdays; the underground wine CAVE on weekends; and tribute concerts at 8 p.m. on Saturdays in the Infinity Showroom. The free February entertainment schedule includes: Tribute Concerts, 8 p.m., Saturdays, Infinity Showroom - 4, Wayward Sons, followed by Club Infinity with DJ Jay - 11, Journey Captured, a tribute to Journey, followed by Club Infinity with DJ J...
