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  • Girls cross-country 14th at CIF meet

    Updated Feb 20, 2014

    Fallbrook High School’s girls cross-country team finished 14th among the 21 Division I teams at the CIF San Diego Section meet Nov. 23 on the Morley Field course in San Diego. “I’m real pleased with the girls. They finished well. They ran some of their best times of the year. There was a good strong pack,” said Fallbrook head coach Tim Hauck. Each school was allowed up to seven runners at the CIF meet, and Fallbrook’s first six finishers had a split of 76 seconds. Senior Rosanne Lopez had a time of 18:29 on the 2.7-mile cours...

  • Warrior boys 14th at CIF cross-country meet

    Updated Feb 20, 2014

    After finishing last among the six Avocado West League teams in each of the two league cluster meets as well as at the league meet Nov. 16 at Kit Carson Park, Fallbrook High School’s boys cross-country team finished ahead of six other full Division I teams at the CIF San Diego Section meet. The Warriors finished 14th among the 20 Division I schools at the CIF meet Nov. 23 at Morley Field in San Diego. “We ran pretty well,” said Fallbrook head coach Marco Arias. Fallbrook’s highest finisher in the CIF race was sophomore Sam Co... Full story

  • Senior softball accepting new players

    Updated Feb 20, 2014

    FALLBROOK – The Fallbrook Seniors Softball League is now accepting new players for the Spring Season which will begin on March 10. The draft is scheduled for March 4, with an open practice Wednesday, March 5. Adults age 50 and over qualify to play. Games begin at 4 p.m. Monday through Thursday, with each team having two games per week. Games are played at Ingold Sports Park, 2551 Olive Hill Road, Fallbrook. League fee ($65) includes shirt and hat. See www.fallbrook seniorsoftball.org for more information, registration...

  • New Dombeya wallichii trees on South Mission Road

    Updated Feb 20, 2014

    FALLBROOK – Residents are likely to notice the three, newly-planted Dombeya wallichii trees in bloom along South Mission Road. The plump pink clusters of fragrant pink balls that dangle beneath large velvety leaves are a new addition to the South Mission medians, courtesy of the Fallbrook Beautification Alliance, and the hard work of resident Pat McDougal. The trees, whose flowers resemble a hydrangea blossom, are a native of Madagascar and East Africa, and grow well in...

  • CWA master plan public comments being reviewed

    Updated Feb 20, 2014

    The update of the San Diego County Water Authority’s (SDCWA) master plan is now in the phase of review and response to public comments. The update was released for public review Nov. 22, 2013. The public comment period ended Jan. 16 and included a Jan. 9 public hearing. The California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) requires SDCWA staff to review and respond to each comment. The CWA staff will submit a proposed final update to the CWA board, which is expected to consider the updated plan for adoption at the CWA’s March 27...

  • Herb Study Group presents Cooking With Herbs

    Updated Feb 20, 2014

    FALLBROOK – Fallbrook Garden Club has a newly-formed Herbal Study Group which welcomed speaker Carol Post from Old Town Spice and Tea Merchants, of Temecula, on Feb. 12, to their meeting. Post, who is very knowledgeable about herbs and spices, presented a program on cooking with herbs, as well as the health benefits of herbal teas. It was an informative and enjoyable meeting. As part of the Fallbrook Garden Club’s ongoing objective to promote interest in horticulture, t... Full story

  • Students can enter annual grease-can contest

    Updated Feb 20, 2014

    FALLBROOK – Fallbrook second- through fifth-graders are invited to enter the Fallbrook Public Utility District’s annual grease-can decorating contest. The contest is part of the ‘Grease – in the Can, Not the Drain!’ campaign, an effort to inform residents that kitchen grease poured down the drain is the number one cause of sewer spills in Fallbrook. Oils and fat stick to the sewer pipes and clog passageways, causing back-ups and sewer spills. The decorated cans...

  • Circus Vargas comes to Temecula March 6 through 17

    Updated Feb 20, 2014

    TEMECULA – Get ready for the ultimate entertainment extravaganza for all ages! Circus Vargas will debut its most mind-blowing, highly anticipated spectacular ever, “Magikaria” when it comes to the Temecula Promenade for performances March 6 through 17. It’s awe-inspiring edge-of-your-seat excitement, all under the big top, is where imagination comes to life and the world is full of possibility and wonder! “This is the culmination of a tremendous amount of hard work,... Full story

  • PBR returns to Pala weekend of May 17 & 18

    Updated Feb 20, 2014

    PALA – Pala Casino Spa & Resort is turning up the volume and the fun when the Professional Bull Riders (PBR) Touring Pro Division returns to the Pala Rodeo Grounds at a new start time, 7 p.m., Saturday, May 17, and 2 p.m., Sunday, May 18. The event, sponsored by Toyota of Escondido, will showcase some of the most promising rising stars of the PBR and the most famous bucking bulls in the world. Saturday, May 17, will be Rockin’ PBR Party Night. The gates will open at 5...

  • Tribute stars Queen Nation, Bonfire to co-headline at Pala

    Updated Feb 20, 2014

    PALA – Two of Southern California’s top tribute bands, Queen Nation, a tribute to Queen, and Bonfire, a tribute to AC/DC, will co-headline a special concert at 7:30 p.m., Saturday, April 5, in the events center at Pala Casino Spa & Resort. All seating will be general admission. Tickets are $12 in advance; $14 at the door and went on sale Feb. 14. Call (877) 946-7252. For more information, visit www.palacasino.com....