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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SAN DIEGO – By a 3-2 vote on March 24, 2010, the San Diego County Board of Supervisors denied a residential, commercial and open space project on the west side of Interstate 15 and northeast of San Marcos, known as the Merriam Mountains Master Planned Community. Vice Chairman and Fifth District Supervisor Bill Horn said, “I am very disappointed with the outcome on what should have been a major boost to our county’s depressed economy. Despite false accusations from a multi-billion dollar New York Hedge Fund that fue... Full story
FALLBROOK – The Fallbrook Art Center has announced that it will present the 17th Annual Wildlife Art Show on May 1 and 2. The show will include wildlife and nature art in all mediums and disciplines. This combined art event features the 17th Annual Reflections of Nature in the Janice Griffiths Gallery, in conjunction with the inaugural Nature in Miniature exhibition in the Salon Gallery. Founded by award-winning Fallbrook artist and nature conservationist Gamini...
FALLBROOK – The organization formerly known as the Fallbrook Center for the Arts Group, which has provided unique art experiences, has changed its name to Fallbrook Arts, Inc. “The name is all encompassing; it says it all,” said Marlene Rantanen, president. “[This group] has been growing its reach into many new areas and expanding existing projects at a great rate of speed. The board, with many new members, felt the need to install a new name that would commu...
BONSALL – On February 23, the California Federation of Women’s Clubs, Palomar District, hosted the Festival of Arts at the Escondido Woman’s Club. Entries in photography, crafts, art and literature were on display for all to see. A special creative skit was performed by the members of the Woman’s Club of Escondido and other members showcased their musical talents. A delicious luncheon was enjoyed by more than 100 members from 13 clubs in the district. There were 77 en...
The El Nino moist winter that we just experienced in North San Diego County has brought about the arrival of a banner wild flower season throughout California’s native landscape. From the southern Coachella valley of Anza Borrego to the higher valleys and hills of Central California, this is a good year to go out and enjoy a bounty of native flora and wildlife. On a recent trip up to the Santa Rosa Plateau Ecological Reserve, just north of Fallbrook, I found a world all u...
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TEMECULA – For the mom who grows her own flowers, a dozen cut roses may not be the gift she’d most prefer this Mother’s Day. Instead, she may appreciate plants, planters, gardening books, trellises and tools for working the soil, or perhaps some garden lighting. So, too, the mom who prides herself on doing home improvement projects may like to pass on the box of chocolates in favor of helpful hand tools, ergonomically comfortable power tools or a top-of-the line paintbrush. As more women become involved in doing pro...
ESCONDIDO – Grangetto’s Farm & Garden Supply is offering a free workshop on Saturday, April 10, from 10 a.m. to noon at 1105 W. Mission Ave., Escondido. Attendees can learn the ‘who, what, when, where and how’ of irrigation for edible landscape. Speaker Richard Wright has 30 years experience in the landscape industry. He specializes in edible landscapes and design. “Water is a great tool in the garden. It can bring life and production or it can bring sickness and death,” said Wright, who will teach the right way to us... Full story
FALLBROOK - The next meeting of the Fallbrook Art Association will be held at 7 p.m. on Monday April 12, at the Fallbrook Public Utilities District, 990 E. Mission Rd. The guest artist will be Elin Pendleton. Prior to the meeting there will be an informal critique session from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. where artists are invited to bring one or two paintings that are in progress and receive suggestions on improving their work from Pendleton. Pendleton will be teaching an oil and acrylic painting workshop on Sat. April 17. For more...
Carlotta Richards Littell passed away on Sunday, March 28, 2010 at her home in Fallbrook, Calif. She had been a resident of Fallbrook since 1983, when she and her first husband, Fred Richards, left San Mateo (Bay area) for retirement in the warmth of North San Diego County. Carlotta was born in New York City. Growing up as an only child, she enjoyed numerous and diverse activities including ice skating and horseback riding. She also played piano and developed a lovely singing...
In loving memory of Peggy Ruddell, who peacefully passed away at her home in Murrieta, Calif., at the age of 74. She is survived by her husband of 40 years, Dr. Mel Ruddell; nine children, Linda (Ron), Pam, Teresa, Sharon (John), Diana (Don), Cindy (Ralph), Clinton (Dawn), Dwight (Ann) and Brent; sister, Pat (Bill); brothers Jim (Linda), Terry (Sharon), Mike (Peggy), Gary (Sue); 28 grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She loved gardening, crocheting, and entertaining with family and friends. She was loved by so many and... Full story
A March 2 vote of the San Diego County Board of Supervisors approved a sole-source contract to convert an existing MD500E helicopter into an MD530FF helicopter. The supervisors authorized the director of the county’s Department of Purchasing and Contracting to enter into negotiations with MD Helicopter, Inc., and to award the contract for the conversion contingent upon successful negotiations and determination of a fair and reasonable price. Although the contract amount has yet to be determined, the estimated costs for b... Full story
FALLBROOK – Once again the Fallbrook Vintage Car Club is proud to present a worthy donation to the REINS Therapeutic Horsemanship Program. The program’s mission is to provide physical, mental and emotional therapy to a wide range of physically challenged children and adults through the use of carefully supervised horseback riding. More than 100 clients participate in REINS, and range in age from two years old to more than 70. Donations to this and other organizations i... Full story
Going to the circus is always a special treat. Seeing clowns, stunts and magic under the Big Top is not just an enjoyment for children, but for everyone. When Cirque du Soleil’s Kooza came to town, the acrobatics and performers not only weaved a web of magic and art; they created a show that truly transported the audience to another world. Kooza tells the story of The Innocent, a melancholy loner in search of his place in the world. When he receives a special delivery, he i...
FALLBROOK – A Gala Award Celebration on Sunday evening, April 11, is just one of the highlights of the Third Annual Fallbrook Film Festival which will be held April 9 to 11 at the Ultra-Star Cinema in Bonsall’s River Village. Local restaurants and wineries will showcase their finest for the grand finale of the festival. Elegance on Display will provide the desserts as proprietor Jennifer Duarte surprises the crowd with her imaginative cakes. During the gala guests may sample two fine wines from Fallbrook’s Orizaba Win...
PALA – Professional Bull Riders (PBR) fans can blow off some steam and dance to Hill Country, Southern California’s top country band, when Pala Casino Spa & Resort hosts a free country dance party at 7 p.m., Saturday, May 22, in the events center following the first-day of the Pala PBR Touring Pro Division bull riding competition at the Pala Rodeo Grounds, 11154 Highway 76 in Pala. Guests must be at least 21 to enter the party that will feature a huge dance floor, c... Full story
VISTA – Premiere for Kids and Encore Youth Theater in Vista will hold auditions on April 17 and 18 for their summer youth musical, “Cinderella.” The production will take place on the Moonlight Amphitheater stage in Vista on June 11, 12, 13, 18 and 19. Auditions will be held April 17 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and April 18 between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Youth ages 17 to 18 years are encouraged to audition. A total of 70 children will be cast. To reserve an audition slot call: (760) 521-1725. For more information on the sho...
A stand of daffodils greeted us in Wynola last month, on our way to Julian on SR78. My sister Suzy and I had a meeting in Ramona the same day as the Daffodil Show in Julian. Since I had been wanting to go to Julian, it was a good excuse to go there. I did a little research first and discovered that Julian is not just an apple pie town. Every spring, thousands of daffodils bloom in and around the town, the original bulbs having been planted in the ‘90’s by a group of vol...
