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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Last week, I reminded you how critical it is for all of us to show our gratitude by being generous to Fallbrook’s local merchants and restaurants. Since my writing of that article, I heard the sad news that one of our downtown merchants and possibly one of our restaurants will be closing at the end of the year. The need for your support is real, and critical. There is another community within Fallbrook that needs your support, especially at this time of year. Every nonprofit i...
Michael Casteneda doesn't raise and care for his white pigeons because he hopes to make a buck. He doesn't do it for the competitions. He raises his 40 or so birds for the sheer joy of it. "They are a joy to watch," he said. "They give you calm feelings. My neighbors are always stopping me when I'm out in front. They tell me how beautiful and how much they enjoy coming home in the evening after work, you know, fighting with the public and doing whatever they do at work. And my...
Gusty Santa Ana winds and low humidity combined to heighten the risk of wildfires last week and more than 70,000 local utility customers – including more than 4,000 in and around Fallbrook – lost power Thursday, Dec. 3, their electricity shut off as a precaution. Nearly 2,000 customers in the Fallbrook area remained without power Friday, but most regained power by Sunday. "Due to updated reports from the National Weather Service and SDG&E, we are anticipating continued hig...
The Fallbrook Chamber of Commerce hosts a reverse Christmas Parade in an effort to follow social distancing guidelines, Dec. 5. Parade participants remained stationary in the parking lot between Alvarado and Fig streets while guests drove their cars through the lot to share in the holiday cheer....
To be honest with you, for most people, 2020 will be a year they would just as soon forget entirely. Even as you read this, many of you are trying to figure out how you will be able to celebrate Christmas with your family; what with travel restrictions and limits on the number of people allowed in a gathering, there will be lots of cancellations and difficult choices are going to have to be made. For many, even the joy of Christmas has started to evaporate. For others, their...
One Fallbrook business owner is sounding the alarm about what he says is an outbreak of burglaries in the area. Eric Heyneman, owner of Fallbrook Auto Works, says he is trying to organize local businesses to solve the problem. “All the businesses in town are getting hit all the time, it’s happening almost every other day,” he said. “I want to set up a meeting with the county supervisors, the sheriff’s department, all of that.” He said, speaking for himself, his business has been broken into “probably a total of 24 times” in...
FALLBROOK – According to Fallbrook Food Pantry Executive Director Shae Gawlak, "Del Rey Avocado is our Community Hero!" Del Rey stepped up "in a very big way," she said, when the power went out at the pantry Thursday, Dec. 3 as the pantry had nearly $25,000 worth of frozen and refrigerated food that was going to spoil without electricity. The power was reported to have been shut off due to weather conditions and fire hazards at 3 a.m. and would possibly be down for the next fo...
Feeling stressed? You’re not alone. Stress levels are rising due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the numerous disruptions in our daily lives. The American Psychological Association recently reported that “we are facing a national mental health crisis that could yield serious health and social consequences for years to come.” And it’s not just adults who are feeling it. The report reveals that our children are “facing unprecedented uncertainty, are experiencing elevated stress, and are already reporting symptoms of depressio...
PALA – Pala Casino Spa Resort announced free COVID-19 and antibody testing onsite at a separate testing facility located adjacent to the Pala RV Resort. Offering quick and convenient testing to the general public is part of Pala’s commitment to playing it safe. All tests will be conducted at the drive-up testing location adjacent to the Pala RV Resort. The drive-up testing facility has been administering tests for Pala Team Members for weeks. The capacity has now expanded to make these services available to everyone. Tes...
Stress and anxiety are all too familiar to many Americans, this year especially, and the added pressure of the holiday season may provide a new set of challenges. Practicing self-care and nurturing your mental health can help you navigate these potentially isolating times, especially if you're tackling this season single. With so many other demands in life, taking care of yourself, including your emotional and mental well-being, may not always be at the top of your list....
FALLBROOK – Albertsons is hosting a community blood drive in partnership with the San Diego Blood Bank, Monday, Dec. 21, from 1‑6 p.m. The blood drive will take place at 1133 S. Mission Road, in the parking lot. There will be antibody testing of each donation, but this is not a diagnostic test, it will not detect active COVID-19 infections or recent exposure. Anyone 17 and older, who weighs at least 114 pounds and is in good health may be eligible to donate blood. A good meal and plenty of fluids are recommended prior to don...
FALLBROOK – Billions of people across the globe need glasses to drive a car, read a book, watch television and perform a host of other tasks of daily life. Although glasses are highly effective, people who wear them understand they may have to make a few concessions while doing so. Unlike contact lenses, which sit directly on the eye, glasses rest on the bridge of the nose. They may slightly impede peripheral vision or slip down if not properly fitted. Those accustomed to wear...
In June 2018, the state's voters passed Proposition 68, which allocated $4 billion for state and local parks, environmental protection and restoration projects, water infrastructure projects, and flood protection projects. Proposition 68 included $185 million in per capita grant funding to local governments for park projects, and the County of San Diego's share of that is $5,487,140. The county's Department of Parks and Recreation will determine how that funding is allocated. A 5-0 San Diego County Board of Supervisors vote...
FALLBROOK – Poinsettias and their rich red, white or variegated color schemes are the ideal backdrop for Christmas celebrations. In fact, poinsettias are among the most popular decorative flowers during the holiday season. According to the 2013 USDA Floriculture Statistics report, poinsettias accounted for about one-quarter (23%) of all flowering potted plant sales that year. Roughly 34 million poinsettia plants are sold in a given season. Indigenous to Central America, the p...
SAN DIEGO – It may be hard to fathom, but Lindbergh Field in San Diego receives less annual rainfall in an average year than the desert city of Tucson, Arizona. So how is it possible that enough water flows every time San Diego County's 3.3 million residents turn on the tap? The answers have taken years to come to fruition: regional partnerships and long-term planning. By working together over several decades, the San Diego County Water Authority, Fallbrook Public Utility D...
Depending on which side of the canyon you live, the weather has been relatively good for our fall roses. Most areas still haven't had temperatures anywhere near frost. Roses could still be seen actively growing and blooming in many Temecula Valley gardens during the Thanksgiving holiday. The cooling nights will soon cool the soil and reset the roses' biological clock to slow down and go into some kind of dormancy. Roses need a four- to six-week dormancy period during the...
FALLBROOK – Fallbrook Music Society continues its virtual Classical Sundays Concert Series with Trio Céleste on Sunday, Dec. 13. This concert is free and available "on demand" on FallbrookMusicSociety.org. Formerly Ensemble-in-Residence at the Claire Trevor School of the Arts at UC Irvine, the Trio serves as directors of the acclaimed arts organization Chamber Music | OC. Their concert schedule spans New York's Carnegie Hall to the Seoul Arts Center in South Korea to the Lo...
San Diego Repertory is offering another Hershey Felder performance on Dec. 20 at 5 p.m. Streaming live from Florence, Italy, Felder will recreate his one-man show about the life and music of Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Russia's most famous composer. Felder has performed over 6,000 productions in his musical career with many from his Florence studio. This is a first-class opportunity to offer support for the Arts. Tickets are $55 per household at SDRep.org. Elizabeth...
Fallbrook Union Elementary School District will be losing two long-serving Governing Board members to retirement this month, and district staff and fellow board members took time at their last board meeting, Nov. 30, to honor the two. Neither Board President Siegrid Stillman nor Board Member Lisa Masten, who herself is a former board president, sought re-election in 2020. Stillman has served on the board since 2012, while Masten has served since 2004. “We all said we’re gonna try to do this without tearing up if we can...
Dacy Denton turned 16 on Nov. 5 and was given a 1963 Ford Fairlane 500 as a present. Denton is helping to restore the car with her father, Scott Denton, who gave her the Fairlane. "I thought I would give me and her an opportunity to work together on it and spend a little quality time together," he said. "She's spent quite a few hours." Scott Denton obtained the Fairlane from a friend in Fallbrook. "I went to go visit him and I saw it on his property," he said. "It belonged to...
Fallbrook Food Pantry Board President Dale Mitchell, right, receives donations from Regency Community Relations Director Michelle Way after a food drive Nov. 17-19. The community donated 218 pounds of food and $80 in checks. The Yogurt Palace donated a free yogurt to the first 50 contributors....
When Greg Doud and his wife were looking for a smaller and quieter community than where they were living in Poway, they purchased property in Rainbow and moved there in 2018 after their house was completed. Doud does not desire to see the same growth in Rainbow he experienced in Poway and, on Nov. 17, he was appointed to the Rainbow Community Planning Group. A 5-0 San Diego County Board of Supervisors vote appointed Doud to a term which will begin Jan. 5, 2021 and will expire...
All three of the current Bonsall Sponsor Group officers will be replaced when the sponsor group next meets. Steve Norris will take over the role of chair from Margarette Schoendienst, who was Margarette Morgan when she joined the sponsor group in 1998 and became chair in 1999. Larissa Anderson will replace Chuck Davis as the Bonsall Sponsor Group vice-chair. Dawn Apsley will be the new sponsor group secretary, although she will be unable to attend a mandatory training session prior to the sponsor group's Jan. 5 meeting, so...
SAN DIEGO – Solana Center for Environmental Innovation is excited to offer two upcoming workshops this month for San Diego residents who have small or urban farms/ranches. Join Solana Center for a 1-hour webinar where participants will learn the basics of composting plant and animal waste in an urban or small farm setting. Expert educators will teach viewers all they need to know to get started producing safe, nutrient-rich compost to help make their veggies vibrant, tasty and nutritious. Register to join these events for f...
SAN DIEGO – I Love a Clean San Diego is hosting a free, family-friendly virtual webinar event in partnership with the County of San Diego. The event will take place Dec. 16. from 4-5 p.m. They will be hosting local eco-businesswoman and mother of two, Kim Castillo, for an interview surrounding zero waste for the whole family. Castillo will share her experience and insight in transitioning to a minimal waste lifestyle in a manageable and inclusive way for her whole family. She will also share a few of her favorite z...
