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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BONSALL – On April 22 from 8 to 9 a.m., the Bonsall Elementary School PTA and Kramer ATA will sponsor a free women’s Practical Self Defense Class. Interpreters will be present. The class will be held at the Bonsall Community Center. No experience needed. This class is open to anyone who wishes to attend and for every fitness level. RSVP by calling (760) 630-7078.... Full story
FALLBROOK – The Fallbrook Woman’s Club is offering scholarships to Fallbrook High School graduates who are planning on attending a university or junior college. Applications are available from Karen Ricci, scholarship coordinator, at the Fallbrook High School career center. Detailed instructions are included on the application, which should be returned to the address on the application by May 3....
FALLBROOK – Four of Fallbrook High School’s (FHS) top students presented their Rotary 4 Way Test speeches to the Rotary Club of Fallbrook at a recent weekly luncheon meeting. Speaking on a variety of sensitive subjects, Jenna Adams, Kristie Ashby, Wade Colburn and Dylan Dawkins fit their talks into a five-to-seven-minute time frame and within the parameters of the Rotary 4 Way Test, which includes: Is it the truth, Will it be beneficial to all concerned, Is it fair to a... Full story
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FALLBROOK – St. Peter’s Catholic School competed in the 14th Annual Junior Academic Decathlon at Mater Dei High School. The competition included 18 Catholic Schools in the Southern California Diocese and 180 students. The event included both team and individual competitions in logic, and a super quiz on five different subject areas. Madina Berens earned a fifth-place ribbon for her knowledge in the fine arts category....
FALLBROOK – In keeping with La Paloma’s tradition of community service, Sam Comerford was inspired by the Soles for Souls project. He got together with La Paloma’s Student Council and asked the students of La Paloma to donate any gently worn or new shoes. The shoes collected are earmarked for Haiti, and Hansen Sporting Goods has been kind enough to ship the shoes for La Paloma Elementary. The Soles for Souls project will send them out to needy people all over the Uni...
FALLBROOK – Fallbrook fourth graders are being asked to put their creative caps on for a water-conservation coloring contest. The best and brightest posters depicting this year’s “Water Is Life” theme will be included in the 2011 water-conservation calendar that will be available to Fallbrook Public Utility District (FPUD) customers. The annual contest is a collaborative effort by 13 North County water agencies, including FPUD. It is an effort to highlight the impor...
FALLBROOK – The next free, ongoing disaster and emergency training class, offered by Getready2go.org is scheduled for Wednesday, April 7, at 6 p.m. at the Fallbrook Community Center, 341 Heald Lane. The classes are lead by veteran disaster/emergency and CPR instructor James Beebe, who has taught over 1,100 students in the last five years throughout the greater San Diego County. Beebe is known for his creative and humorous style of instruction with a mix of personal... Full story
Spring can deliver rattlesnakes. It’s the season for breeding the venomous creature, which means they are highly active with voracious eating, mating and defending habits. The rattlesnake’s drive to reproduce and feed can cause aggressive behavior. Rattlesnake bites occur frequently during this time of year and well into the summer. In the warmer parts of California, bites can occur year-round. There are eight species of rattlesnakes in California, with multiple subspecies. All of these snakes are venomous, but the str... Full story
The county’s Planning Commission voted 7-0 March 19 to approve a Major Use Permit for a wireless telecommunication facility in southern Pala. T-Mobile will mount six panel antennas on a 50-foot fake palm tree, and three equipment cabinets surrounded by a concrete masonry unit wall will also be part of the facility. Rod and Joyce Guild own a 3.5-acre parcel on Double Canyon Road. The facility itself will utilize 320 square feet on the southeast portion of the property. The facility will be located within an existing avocado g...
FALLBROOK – Mother Nature provided incredible sunshine for the “First Day of Spring Planting Event” at Los Jilgueros Preserve. The Fallbrook Land Conservancy (FLC) had a wonderful turnout of over 104 volunteers who faced the daunting task of planting 2,213 native California plants, which they did in only two hours. A family of six came all the way from Las Vegas, Nevada. FLC’s Native Plant & Wildflower Team along with the Save Our Forest group coordinated this very... Full story
March 23 Malaga Wy. Vehicular Burglary S. Mission Arrest: possession of Stolen Property Lyndy Ln. Arrest: Possession Controlled Substance March 24 Dulin Rd. Petty Theft Alturas Rd. Stolen Vehicle Overbrook Ln. Fraud Avenida de Nog Fraud Avocado Vista Ln. Petty Theft I-15 NB Arrest: Use/Under Influence of Controlled Substance S. Mission Rd. Arrest: Reckless driving W. College St. Residential Burglary Alturas Rd. Residential Burglary W. Aviation Arrest: Obstructing/resisting Peace officer Sleeping Indian Rd. Residential... Full story
The US Marine Corps’ Battle Color Detachment dazzled thousands during their annual performance at Camp Pendleton, March. 19. The ceremony began with performances by 90 Marine musicians with Drum and Bugle Corps dressed in ceremonial red and white uniforms. The unit is commonly referred to as “The Commandant’s Own,” and is currently the only Drum and Bugle Corps in the US Armed Forces. Following the musical entourage, the 24-man Silent Drill Platoon performed precise drill m...
“A soft answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger,” Proverbs 15:1. Anger may be justified or not, but how we deal with it reveals our motives. Do we want to push someone’s hot button, or dial down the emotion in hopes of reaching a good outcome? It has been said that we often speak before we think. One key to developing the ability to respond with a soft answer is to think about it ahead of time. When someone comes to you in anger, annoyance, or irritation, plan to slow down, think before speaking, and make... Full story
BONSALL – Women of all ages will want to mark their calendars for the Women’s Friendship Retreat at Riverview Church in Bonsall on Saturday, April 10. This one-day retreat will feature guest speakers Carol LeBeau and Susan Haber, with worship music by popular artist Sylvia Lange. The day-long event will include a morning session with LeBeau speaking on, “When You’ve Got Your Health, You Can Take On the World!” and an afternoon session co-presented by LeBeau and Haber, “You Need A Friend, Really!” Lunch will be included...
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FALLBROOK – Riverview Church hosts a Women’s Support Group each Tuesday, 6:45-8:30 p.m., for the purpose of encouraging and helping to meet the needs of women in relationships with chemically-dependent loved ones. This is a Christ-centered 12-step program. Drug and Alcohol Recovery Groups for men and women meet at the church at 7 p.m. on Tuesdays and Fridays. For more information, call the Church Office at (760) 941-1430. Riverview Church is located at 4980 Sweetgrass Lane (intersecting Hwy. 76 just east of River V... Full story
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FALLBROOK – The Rotary Club of Fallbrook recently honored two individuals for the contributions to the community. Arlyne Ingold was honored for her long support of the Fallbrook Rotary’s annual fundraiser Lobster on the Green. Pat Braendel was recognized for her efforts in organizing the Citizen’s Crime Prevention Committee and presenting educational seminars for the community. A Paul Harris fellowship is normally created when a Rotarian makes a $1,000 contribution to...
FALLBROOK – Chock-full of recipes by members of the club, the Fallbrook Woman’s Club new cookbooks will be hot off the press in time for the Fallbrook Avocado Festival, Sunday, April 18. At their March meeting, club members participated in the Great Avocado Cheesecake Caper, preparing original and innovative avocado cheesecakes in two categories – sweet and savory. All recipes are included in the new cookbooks. Judged by Jacquie Pierson of Rio Rico restaurant, t...
FALLBROOK – Fallbrook American Association of University Women (AAUW) hosted a joint meeting recently with Temecula and Vista chapters at the Vista Valley Country Club. Over 80 women and girls were in attendance. The girls, students involved in the Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID) program, were featured in skits where they assumed the roles of famous women in history. The students designed their own costumes exemplifying the character of their choice,... Full story
FALLBROOK – Final plans are underway for Fallbrook Garden Club’s 79th Flower Show, ‘Fallbrook In Bloom,’ to be held April 25, at the Elder House, 127 West Elder, Fallbrook. The show will be open for public viewing on Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is free. This is the Fallbrook Garden Club’s annual gift to the community. Horticulture entries are open to everyone. Exhibitors need not be members of a garden club to enter. Any cut specimen or container plant is eli... Full story
FALLBROOK – Many welcomed local candidates at the March Democratic Club. The forum was led with a discussion on the impending Liberty Quarry by Fallbrook resident Laurenn Barker followed by several candidates’ speeches, including Howard Katz for U.S. Congress, Paul Clay for California Senate, Douglas Dye for State Assembly and Fabio Marchi for Board of Supervisors. The next meeting will be held at the Fallbrook Public Utilities District, 990 E. Mission Road, at 7 p.m. o...
FALLBROOK – Lt. Phil Brust, commander of the Fallbrook Sheriff’s Substation reported that on Saturday, March 27, beginning at approximately 7 a.m., Detective Dan Laibach and nine members of the Sex Assault Felony Enforcement (SAFE) task force conducted an audit of the registered sex offenders residing in the Fallbrook command area. In order to assure registered sex offenders are in compliance with Megan’s Law and their given information is true and current, an annual audit is conducted to determine true compliance thr... Full story
