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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Gary Lee Ferris, 71, passed away February 2, 2007, from pulmonary fibrosis in Fallbrook, CA. Born January 5, 1936, in Plattsmouth, NE, he was a resident of Fallbrook for nine years. Mr. Ferris was a Radioman 3rd Class in the US Navy from January 1955 to January 1957. He retired from The Aerospace Corporation as a data processing manager. Mr. Ferris was preceded in death by mother Fonda Ferris, father Kenneth Ferris and brother Richard Ferris. He is survived by sons and daughter-in-law Donald and Judith Kaufman, Irvine, CA,...
A former resident of Fallbrook, Elsie Vos Hillier, died on Monday, February 5, in Toccoa, GA. Elsie was born April 1, 1917, in Rochester, NY. She moved to California at the age of 4 and was raised in Santa Monica. On September 1, 1939, she married Hartwell Russell “Rus” Hillier. She had a long career as an executive secretary with various companies, finally retiring from Bianchi Leather Products in Temecula in 1982. She and Rus lived on Porter Street for 35 years before moving to Georgia in 2005 to live with their son and...
Well, the latest report is that the El Niño has dissipated. So much for a good rainy season – unless it fools us. We are getting some rain, and I hope we do better than we have so far. We are a little behind on our garden planting of lettuces, spinach, Asian greens and other delicate crops due to the cold spell, but I think it is safe to begin again. A succession of three to four each would be great. They can be planted on their own, about 10 inches apart in all directions. They will grow faster and larger not in the sh...
The San Diego County Water Authority board approved the purchase of satellite imagery which will measure irrigated landscapes for the purpose of developing water budgets. The January 25 board vote approves the purchase of satellite imagery from Digital Globe Services, Inc., for an amount not to exceed $95,000. The CWA’s Fiscal Year 2006-07 budget includes conservation funds for the classification of plant water use for individual and region-wide sites, and the CWA conservation budget also includes the development of a W...
What is more characteristic of the California landscape than the majestic oaks that dot our hillsides, fill our valleys and anoint the streambeds and arroyos of California? There are over 22 specific species of Quercus (which is the botanical name for oak) in varied types of topography and climatic zones throughout this state. Within the oak family there are some trees that are totally clothed with leaves throughout the course of the year and there are those that go dormant and are deciduous, losing their leaves for a period... Full story
Planning a camping trip over the President’s Day weekend? The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection advises residents to make it a safe one: safe from fire and accidents. Take an extra minute to put out cigarettes and matches and completely extinguish your campfire. Everyone needs to do their part at home and away. Always be fire safe, not sorry!...
Customers of the Fallbrook Public Utility District may be eligible to receive a free “smart” controller for their landscape sprinkler systems through a unique program created to introduce the latest in water-savings technology. Customers who are ready to exchange their old controller for a free state-of-the-art model must call (760) 728-1125, ext. 1127 to reserve their place. The controller swap will take place February 24 from 10 to 11:30 a.m. at the Vista Irrigation District, 1391 Engineer Street. Participants will ben...
The San Diego County Board of Supervisors adopted a resolution approving up to $14 million of tax-exempt bonds for the Springbrook Grove Apartments. The supervisors’ 5-0 vote February 7 enables the California Statewide Communities Development Authority (CSCDA) to issue the tax-exempt revenue bonds to SADI, LLC, who will use the bond proceeds to develop the apartment complex in the 400 block of Alturas Road. The CSCDA is a joint powers authority which is authorized to assist in the financing of multi-family housing p... Full story
Colorectal cancer, which includes cancers of the colon and rectum, is the third most common cancer in the United States. The American Cancer Society estimates that over 150,000 new cases of colorectal cancers will be diagnosed in 2007. The good news is that deaths from colorectal cancer are declining due to increased awareness and screenings help to catch the disease in its earliest and most curable stages, according to Stephen Shibata, MD, director of the gastrointestinal oncology program at City of Hope. “In addition to s...
The Bottom Shelf bookstore will hold a President’s Day sale Monday, February 19, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. All merchandise will be half-price. There will be an excellent selection of hardcover and paperback fiction, biographies and history, cooking and craft books and children’s books plus audio books, CDs, videos, sheet music and a select assortment of magazines. The bookstore, located on the lower level of the library at 124 South Mission, is operated by Friends of the Fallbrook Library and all proceeds benefit the lib...
The San Diego County Board of Supervisors approved a clarifying amendment to the county’s adult entertainment ordinance. The supervisors’ 5-0 vote January 31 defines “significant or substantial portion” as 25 percent or more of a store’s sales and display space. The ordinance defines an adult bookstore, adult novelty store, or adult video store as a commercial establishment which has a significant portion of its for-sale stock, derives a significant portion of its revenues, devotes a significant portion of its interior... Full story
Tickets to the Temecula Wine and Music Festival are now on sale. The festival will be held at South Coast Winery Resort & Spa on Saturday, April 28, and Sunday, April 29. It will benefit the Shriner’s Hospital for Children. Tickets can be purchased online at www.TemeculaWineAndMusicFestival.com or at several local businesses, including South Coast Winery Resort & Spa, Paradise Chevrolet Cadillac and Partner’s Home Décor. Dinner and brunch packages are available and offer preferred seating. General admission tickets are also... Full story
The American Cancer Society is hosting an open house at the Fallbrook Public Utilities District on February 15 at 6 p.m. There will be a questions-and-answer forum to discuss the upcoming Relay for Life on June 2 and 3 at Fallbrook Union High School. Relay is a wonderful way to honor those who have lost their fight to cancer, support those currently battling cancer or encourage those who are in remission. Anyone interested in becoming involved as a survivor, team, volunteer or sponsor is welcome to a night of light... Full story
A group of Fallbrook residents gathered on East Mission Road February 9 to display a banner signifying they are joining the efforts of two other groups (Temecula’s Save Our Southwest Hills and Rainbow Against The quarry) to stop the proposed Liberty Quarry from being built. The banner will be moved to various fences around town in the hopes that residents will visit www.NoGravelQuarry.com to learn more about the possible effects of a quarry in the proposed location....
