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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On March 25, 2010, the San Diego County Water Authority Board of Directors voted to extend the Special Agricultural Water Rate (SAWR) for two additional years—through December 31, 2012—leaving in place a rate differential valued at approximately $5 million annually to agricultural customers in the Authority’s jurisdiction. The California Avocado Commission thanks those who attended and testified at the meeting, including Charley Wolk, Scott McIntyre, Randy Haskell, Bob Lucy, Eric Larson, Janet Kister, and Chuck B...
I drive on South Mission Road everyday and would like to thank the businesses and service clubs that have landscaped and maintained the median. The trees, shrubs and ground cover are all in bloom. It is a pleasure to drive that route! I know I am not the only one to notice. We all thank you! Vicki Robertson...
Of late I have been inundated with letters and petitions from my party’s leadership (the GOP) which all have one thing in common – “Get rid of Pelosi.” I ask you, is my party’s leadership so lacking in positive ideas that the only avenue for progress is to eliminate the opposition? Frankly, I am shocked! Surely, with all the brain power available within the GOP, we can come up with intelligent, meaningful proposals to improve our way of doing things. Why is it necessary for Steele, Boehner and others to resort to such...
Despite predictions from Republicans, the sky didn’t fall when the Health Care Reform Bill passed both the House and Senate. And, public opinion is building in support of it, now that the actual benefits are being reported and understood. Republicans are already designing their fundraising ads promising to repeal it. But, other staunch conservatives like David Frum, a former speechwriter for President Bush said, “…health-care reform had been a debacle for the Republican Party… suffering their most crushing legisla...
The United States welcomes more than a million legal immigrants every year, more than the rest of the world combined. But illegal immigration is different – and should be treated differently. The problem should be solved by the federal government but it is not. The Constitution, Article IV, Section 4 reads: “The United States shall guarantee to every State in this Union a republican form of government, and shall protect each of them against invasion.” Ten to 20 million persons have illegally entered the United Sta... Full story
On March 7, the Kiwanis Club of Fallbrook put on its inaugural “A Night to Shine” gala event at the Hukilau Restaurant at Fallbrook Golf Club to support the Boys & Girls Club of North County, the Fallbrook Development Center, and Rady Children’s Hospital of San Diego. This fundraising event was a big success due to the support of Fallbrook businesses and community members. We would like to extend a special thank you to Hukilau Restaurant, Del Rey Avocado, Arlyne Ingold, Cathy and Jim Harney, and Major Market for their gener...
Kudos to the Fallbrook High School FFA members and advisors for the plant sale they held Saturday, March 20, at the high school. They offered a variety of healthy, attractive plants at very reasonable prices. The arrangement of the plants made selection easy. And the best part was the helpful, patient young people who answered questions, pulled wagons loaded with customers’ purchases, and even unloaded them into vehicles after purchase. I had never been to one of the plant sales before, but I will certainly go again. H... Full story
FALLBROOK – The Fallbrook Girls U19 rugby team won the Fullerton International Rugby Tournament held March 20-21, playing five games over two days and winning them all. The annual tournament attracts teams from Canada, Washington, Wisconsin, and Northern California. On day one, Fallbrook beat Kent (Washington) 5-0, Brock (Alberta, Canada) 19-0, and Motherlode (Northern California) 14-0. On day two, the Fallbrook girls beat Gleneagle (British Columbia, Canada) 24-10 in th... Full story
BONSALL – On April 6, 7, and 8 a free Pickleball class will be offered at San Luis Rey Downs Tennis Center from 9 to 10 a.m. Equipment will be provided for the first 11 folks who RSVP. Please email [email protected]. Future free beginner pickleball classes will be offered weekly on Saturday mornings from 11 a.m. to noon, subject to teacher availability and participation....
Fallbrook High School’s boys swim team won both the varsity and junior varsity competition at the Cougar Relays meet held March 13, at Palomar College, while breaking four meet records. The Warrior varsity boys set three meet records, won two additional events, and placed second in the remaining five events. The junior varsity boys won five events while setting one meet record for a JV race. “We had some really good swims. Great times,” said Fallbrook coach Bill Richardson. Fallbrook opened its season with a 92-78 loss agains...
Five members of Fallbrook High School’s girls water polo team earned all-league honors, including four who were selected to the Avocado League’s first team. The league’s first team included senior goalie Alex Rodriguez, junior two-meter players Demi Barrett and Jackie Verdon, and sophomore driver Sarah Bushnell. Senior driver Cassie Dowden made the second team. “I think it demonstrates that this was a total team effort,” Fallbrook coach Bob Lamont said of having five players earn all-league honors. “I had a number of offensiv... Full story
Fallbrook High School not only hosted the first CIF San Diego Section diving meet of the 2010 season March 20, but also had the two winners of the 11-dive events. Warrior senior Chris Knitter won the boys event with 349.95 points while junior Jaime Lusher scored 328.35 points to win the girls competition. Knitter and Lusher both earned their first-ever diving invitational wins. A total of 36 divers, including five Fallbrook High School students, competed in the Fallbrook Early-Season Invitational. “It was a fun meet and t... Full story
Although Fallbrook High School’s wrestling team struggled to field a full squad throughout the 2009-10 season, three Fallbrook wrestlers stood out during the post-season. Marco Salazar and Christian Vera fared well enough during the CIF Division I tournament February 20 to reach the all-division Masters, while Andrew Navarro competed at the freshman county championships and finished third in the 103-pound class. Salazar wrestled in the 160-pound class at the CIF and Masters tournaments while Vera was in the 215-pound d... Full story
Fallbrook High School’s track and field teams had their first dual meet of the 2010 season March 11, when the Warriors hosted Ramona High School. Fallbrook’s boys took a 75-61 victory over the Bulldogs while the Warrior girls prevailed by a 73-62 score. “We got two nice wins to start off the season,” said Fallbrook head coach Troy Hamlin. “I was really pleased with the way the kids performed.” Ramona High School won the CIF Division II boys track and field championship in 2008. That year Steele Canyon won the Division I...
Fallbrook High School’s varsity girls swim team not only won the Cougar Relays meet held March 13 at Palomar College but also broke the meet record for the 4x50 freestyle event. Fallbrook senior Emma Baldwin, sophomore Erin McCook, senior Alex Rodriguez, and sophomore Sarah Bushnell completed the 200-yard race in 1:47.25 to break the previous meet record of 1:48.02 set by Valley Center High School in 2005. The Warriors’ team of junior Jackie Verdon, McCook, Rodriguez, and Bushnell posted a time of 3:57.03 to win the 4x1...
The nation’s warriors from all different branches of service met to battle in an octagon ring at Camp Pendleton’s Paige Fieldhouse for the Armed Forces Championship Fight Series, March 6. Like most conflicts since 1775, the Marines were the last ones standing. “You could see the excitement in the Marines’ eyes,” said Paul Higgins, the AFCFS emcee. “The Marines reflect what they do in real life to what they do here. The other services were great, but the Marines just wanted it more.” After a full day of demolishing t...
This is the first installment of a three-part series on marijuana and its relationship to the Fallbrook community, specifically the community’s youth. Last month, Fallbrook’s pot shop was forced to close its doors after its owners received a cease-and-desist order from the County of San Diego. County authorities said the Mother Earth Alternative Healing Cooperative, located at 434 East Mission Avenue, didn’t have the proper permits to make adjustments to their interior walls. In addition to that, the business was in viola...
SAN DIEGO COUNTY – San Diego County will hold its second Prescription Drug Take Back Day on April 17, 2010 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at multiple locations throughout the county. Residents are encouraged to clean out their medicine cabinets of any unused medications to ensure that they are not used inappropriately by another individual, especially children. When medications are dropped off, no questions will be asked, but prevention and treatment providers will be onsite to answer any questions the public might have. North...
VISTA – At the April 14 meeting of the North County Parkinson’s Support Group (NCPSG), Alana Burkett will give a presentation on two of the North County Transit District (NCTD) services: Mobility Travel Training and the Transit Buddy Volunteer Program. NCPSG meets the second Wednesday of each month, 10 a.m. to noon at the Gloria McClellan Senior Center, 1400 Vale Terrace Drive. There will be Care and Share time and refreshments. Attendance is free. Call (760) 940-2763 for more information....
ESCONDIDO – Advanced Medical Care and Research announces a free workshop to be held Saturday, April 10 from 9 to 11 a.m. at 700 W. El Norte Parkway, Escondido, Calif. 92026. Breakfast will be served. Seminar will include updates on the most current therapies and technologies that can improve controlling Type I Diabetes. Since continuous glucose monitoring was approved by the FDA in 2006, AMCR has been involved in the early trials with several CGM devices. CGM is a key technology proven to increase glycemic control... Full story
FALLBROOK – A new yoga class is now available at Fallbrook Wellness Spa on Wednesday’s from 4:30 to 5:45 p.m. Suitable for all levels, it will be instructed by Sandra Buckingham of Fitness Moves. For more information, visit www.wellnessspa.com or call (760) 845-6602.... Full story
WASHINGTON, DC — Recent news reports of celebrities and college students taking their own lives highlight the need for vigilance and intervention against the tragedy of suicide. The nation’s emergency physicians treat more than half-a-million suicide attempts every year and urge the public to recognize the signs of suicidal crisis and act right away. “More than 30,000 people kill themselves every year, which is nearly double the number of homicides in America,” said Dr. Angela Gardner, MD, FACEP, president of the Ameri...
FALLBROOK — Dr. Wayne B. Whitwam recently presented an extremely interesting program on the human heart to the Fallbrook Village Rotary Club. Whitwam put his presentation into laymen’s words, accompanied by a Power Point presentation. Whitwam described the human heart by comparing it to a car’s engine, listing the three major components as mechanical, electrical, and plumbing. Whitwam said he can recognize and treat the heart for any problems caused by the mec...
The San Diego County Board of Supervisors approved the county’s 2010-11 annual funding plan for Community Development Block Grant, HOME Investment Partnerships, Emergency Shelter Grant, and Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS programs, and the CDBG funding includes $171,000 to improve the swimming pool area at the Boys and Girls Club of North County, $52,500 for design work on future Rainbow Park improvements, $32,500 for design and preliminary engineering for West Alvarado Street sidewalks, and $22,500 for design a... Full story
Starting April 1, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton begins its month-long fund drive for Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society (NMCRS), an organization whose sole purpose is to help Marines, sailors and their families. Since Jan. 23, 1904, the Society has existed with a mission to provide financial, educational and other assistance to members of the U.S. Naval Service, their family members and survivors whenever the need arises. “Last year’s amount topped $47 million in aid for the... Full story
