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 – The Fallbrook Vintage Car Club, (FVCC) was happy to make two donations this month. Their first was to the Fallbrook Boys and Girls Clubs of North County to cover an annual $30 membership fee for 20 needy youths in Fallbrook. It will allow those children to participate in the clubs' facilities that could otherwise be left at home alone and possibly unsupervised. CEO Allison Barclay said, “Our mission is to inspire all youths, especially those who need it the mos... Full story
The county's Traffic Advisory Committee has recommended that a 45 mph speed limit be posted on West Lilac Road and that the speed limit be certified for radar enforcement. The TAC's unanimous March 13 recommendation will be considered by the San Diego County Board of Supervisors. The county supervisors are expected to approve an introduction and first reading of the ordinance May 13, which would allow for a second reading and adoption June 10 and an effective ordinance date of July 10. "It's a nice speed," said county...
FALLBROOK – The Mint 400 at Las Vegas is the oldest off road race in the country. This year, 330 entrants from all over the world were on hand for the historic event on March 11-14, including two Fallbrook residents. There was a parade of the race vehicles down the strip and the entire downtown covered mall was devoted to contingency and interviews. Fallbrook race team SWB Motorsports had two entries in the Trophylite division. Truck 6044 was driven by Andrew McLeod and T... Full story
FALLBROOK – Eight percent of the water used in a typical single-family California home is wasted due to leaks, according to a 2011 study. Look for leaks once a month to catch them quickly. One easy way to identify leakage is to check the water meter before and after a two-hour period when no water is being used at the property. If the meter doesn’t read exactly the same, there’s probably a leak. Water meters also typically have a small “leak detector” that spins when water is being used. It is especially useful for quickly d... Full story
Contemplating an attractive new surface for a kitchen or bathroom? The choices that exist are exciting and many, but the wise know it's best to get an expert's advice before making the decision on which product to invest in. Fallbrook's Scott Morel, who owns Rock Solid Stone, Inc., is a 30-year installation craftsman in this specialty. He has seen and experienced the ever-changing trends in surface materials – from tile to granite to marble to recycled glass to architectural (... Full story
PALA – The Entertainment Department at Pala Casino Spa & Resort has announced the schedule of shows for its new outdoor Starlight Theater which will open in late May. Tickets for these shows are now on sale, with no service charge at the Pala box office and by calling (877) 946-7252. Tickets also are available at www.startickets.com and by calling (800) 585-3737. The new outdoor Pala Starlight Theater will have a permanent, 40’x 60’ stage with roof that will be erected over the new underground wine cave. Outdoor seati... Full story
Today I just read the article by Andrea Verdin on the front page re: Dr. Winton being elected to the Fallbrook Health Care Board, wise choice in my view. Dr. Winton has been my doctor since he started at Graybill Medical group on Main St. I have had the best results with him, honesty and good opinions without a doubt. I believe he will bring a lot to our town, in his new position and the whole town will do well. Honesty and smart thinking, and always a nice smile. That's my thought, have as nice day to all who read this. Ken...
SAN DIEGO COUNTY – The numbers surrounding Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias are staggering: More than 60,000 San Diegans are living with Alzheimer’s – a number that is expected to climb to 100,000 by 2030. Nearly 137,000 San Diegans provide people with Alzheimer’s 156 million hours of unpaid care each year worth nearly $2 billion. The cost of medical care for San Diegans with Alzheimer’s over their lifetimes is estimated at between $13.5 and $27 billion now and could s... Full story
FALLBROOK – Aches and pains are a widely accepted side effect of aging. Over time, bones can become more brittle and cushioning tissues between joints can deteriorate. But while arthritis and pain are often associated with the elderly, young people, including children, can experience arthritis as well. According to the Arthritis Foundation, juvenile arthritis (JA) comes in many forms and affects nearly 300,000 children. JA is an umbrella term used to classify a variety of d...
Brian M. Kennelly, MB, Ch.B, FRCP, FRCPE, Ph.D. Born August 8, 1935, East London, South Africa; died February 27, 2015. Educated at Diocesan College, Rondebosch; University of Cape Town. Survived by his wife of 51+ years; four children; seven grandchildren....
Duane Stuart Rawson was born in Pasadena, Calif., July 19, 1930, to Martha and Carroll Rawson. He was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather, neighbor, and friend. He was often described as the "nicest" man anyone could hope to know. His very good heart stopped beating on March 9, 2015. "Duke," as he was known to most everyone, grew up in Alhambra, Calif. He kept in close contact with numerous friends first met at Granada Elementary and Alhambra High. He also graduated from...
Fallbrook High School senior Andy White threw a no-hitter against Great Oak High School on the Wolfpack's diamond March 17. The left-hander walked two batters, both of whom were subsequently erased on double plays, and retired the final 18 hitters. "Just exciting to be a part of that. It doesn't happen very often," said Fallbrook coach Patrick Walker. The last Fallbrook no-hitter prior to White's was thrown on April 10, 2008, by then-sophomore Chase Johnson, who is currently at spring training with the San Francisco Giants...
When Fallbrook High School's boys track and field team opened its season March 12 with a dual meet at Westview, Fallbrook junior Mikey Sykes cleared 6'0" to win the high jump. Sykes was in the invitational flight of the multi-school Bronco Invitational meet March 14 at Rancho Bernardo High School, where his height of 6'0" earned fourth place. "It's amazing where he's at," Fallbrook head coach Marco Arias said of Sykes' early-season heights during his junior year. "He's going to have a tremendous season." Westview prevailed...
Fallbrook High School's girls rugby club settled for third place in the March 14-15 Fullerton Youth Rugby International Tournament which was played on the field across from Ladera Vista Junior High School. "Not as successful as we would have liked," said Fallbrook co-coach Craig Pinnell. Fallbrook's girls had won the previous five Fullerton tournament championships. Pinnell noted that the Warriors play in the tournament not primarily for the trophy but to determine what preparations need to be made for the Southern...
The Valley League girls soccer coaches who selected the all-league teams recognized three Fallbrook High School players for their 2014-15 performances. Peyton Brittain was selected to the Valley League first team. Savannah McInerny was given second-team designation. Leslie Romo was an honorable mention all-league player. "They worked their hearts out," said Fallbrook coach Miguel Trejo. "They just put in plenty of work." The Warriors shared fourth place in the six-team Valley League standings with a 3-4-3 record – which w... Full story
When Fallbrook High School boys volleyball coach Chip Patterson was a drill instructor in the United States Marine Corps, his recruits went from often being just out of high school to being ready for secondary school in 90 days. "Anything can happen," Patterson said. Patterson will be using his skill development experience with this year's Warriors squad whose players include only one athlete from the 2014 season. "The road is tough, but we're going to navigate our way...
Six named to all-tournament team Fallbrook High School's boys rugby team won the March 14-15 Fullerton Youth Rugby International Tournament which was played on the field across from Ladera Vista Junior High School, and six of the 15 all-tournament players were members of the Warriors. "It was a huge success," said Fallbrook coach Mike Majewski. The tournament was an under-18 competition. "It was a mixture there of club teams and high school teams," Majewski said. "We may have... Full story
FALLBROOK – The U14 Braves rugby team completely dominated the Santa Barbara Stingrays in a match played on March 21. The final score was a Braves victory 47-0 over the visiting Stingrays. Coach Steve Hernandez leads the team to the SoCal Green Division Championship game against North County at Bear Valley Middle School on Saturday, March 28....
FALLBROOK – The Warrior boys lacrosse team found their rhythm after facing a 0-3 deficit at the conclusion of the first quarter in the March 20 game against the visiting Eagles of Olympian High School, and went on to win the contest by an 11-5 score. The 2-0 Warriors were led offensively by freshman Nathan Chalut with four goals along with senior Isaac Mattecheck who recorded three goals. Coach Paul Morgan cited the veteran play of his underclassman as a contributing factor t... Full story
All Starr Band justifies Ringo's current direction Some people believe that the Beatles broke up because of disagreements between band members John Lennon and Paul McCartney. Others blame their wives, Yoko Ono and Linda McCartney, for the band's dissolution. Another theory is that the suit-and-tie moptops of the early 1960s who successfully transitioned to psychedelic hippies in the late 1960s foresaw the trend towards solo acts in the early 1970s epitomized by Elton John and... Full story
