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 – Young equestrian competitor Olivia Loiacono of Bonsall has been sporting the latest in safety gear by wearing a new revolutionary body armor designed for horseback riders called the Point Two Air Jacket. The company that manufacturers the innovative new design is sponsoring Loiacono in her competitions. Designed to help riders avoid injuries, the new technology is being embraced by professional riders, including a host of Olympians. “I fell a couple weeks a...
The San Diego County Board of Supervisors voted 5-0 March 24 to extend the performance completion dates for the infrastructure of 17 approved subdivision maps, including seven maps in Bonsall and Fallbrook. The dates by which the infrastructure must be completed, in the absence of a subsequent time extension, is now March 24, 2012, for all 17 projects. The agreements cover completion of road, water, sewer, and other infrastructure improvements but do not require completion of the homes or other lot improvements themselves. A...
The San Diego County Board of Supervisors has authorized the implementation of a Vector Habitat Remediation Program intended to reduce or eliminate mosquito breeding areas not conducive to larvicide application. The supervisors’ 5-0 vote March 24 also certifies that the Program Environmental Impact Report is in compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act and adopts an environmental mitigation and monitoring program. The supervisors also authorized $500,000 of Vector Control Benefit Assessment revenues to fund t... Full story
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“Even a fool is counted wise when he holds his peace; when he shuts his lips, he is considered perceptive.” -Proverbs 17:28 Surely this proverb is true! Fake it until you make it was a motto of mine whenever I started a new job or endeavor. Part of faking it was to say less and not too much. People automatically thought I knew more than I did. That strategy helped to buy me time while I was learning the new job or situation. As a general rule, the more we learn, the more we realize how much we do not know. Continuing in the...
Looking down into a 12 to 14 foot deep pool with a broken pipe and only about a foot of water at the bottom, an envisioned coach watches as members of the Afghanistan national army (ANA) hold swim and water polo practice, April 7, in Camp Shorabak, Afghanistan. Chief Warrant Officer 2 Jeremy B. Piasecki of Fallbrook, the readiness and reports officer with 2nd Marine Expeditionary Brigade-Afghanistan, created and coached Afghanistan’s first water polo team in Pol-e-Charki, located in Northeast Afghanistan from June to S...
The Bible tells a story about Thomas, the disciple who questioned the validity of the stories of Jesus after His resurrection. He told his colleagues “Unless I see the mark of the nails in his hands, and put my finger in the mark of the nails and my hand in his side, I will not believe.” (John 20:25) Then an odd thing happened. When Jesus appeared before him the story goes that he did not actually touch Jesus at all. He merely saw and heard him and believed. 27 Then he said to Thomas, “Put your finger here and see my hands...
While locals and visitors appreciate the rural beauty of the Fallbrook area as they meander through the rolling hills, an opportunity to get a peek inside the private gardens of some of Fallbrook’s most talented green thumbs shouldn’t be passed up. For the 15th year, the Fallbrook chapter of the American Association of University Women (AAUW) has organized and will present its Country Garden Tour, which not only gives attendees a behind-the-garden-gate look at some of Fal... Full story
The families of Headquarter and Support Battalion, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, came together to celebrate spring at Lake O’Neill, April 3. The unit’s second annual Spring Fling was filled with lots of games and activities, such as an Easter egg hunt, a petting zoo, arts and crafts, and horseshoes. “The intent of this event was to build camaraderie and to get Marines and their families together, outside of work, on a more personal level,” said Rebecca Gamboa, family readiness officer, H&S Battalion, MCB Camp Pendleton. ... Full story
FALLBROOK – The Fallbrook Democratic Club is offering a $500 scholarship to a Fallbrook High School senior. Applications are available at the high school career counseling office and completed applications should be given to Karen Ricci in that office by April 22. Students should also include a two-page, typed, double-spaced description about themselves and their families, what they like to do, hobbies, favorite subjects and why, what they value most, their dreams and ambitions in life, any community service they have... Full story
I am deeply in love with writing. Whether it’s creating stories, presenting research or responding to literature, I love to write. When my teacher at Oasis, Mrs. Poznanter, told me about an annual writing contest, I was overjoyed! Chapman University in the city of Orange has an annual art and writing contest for all high schools and middle schools about the Holocaust. The process for gathering writing and art ideas has a specific procedure. Each participator must watch a testimonial video about a Holocaust survivor. C...
FALLBROOK – Registration for nonprofit SeniorNet’s spring 2010 computer classes will be held on April 20 and 22 from 10 a.m. to noon at the Foundation for Senior Care. The following subjects will be offered: Family Tree Maker, Photoshop Elements, Digital Camera Fun, Beginning Computer, Introduction to Windows 7, and Microsoft Live Programs The classes begin May 3. Each weekly class is two hours and most classes are completed in eight weeks. Each class is limited to eight students and every student has access to a lab c...
FALLBROOK – On Sunday, April 24, when Rally for Children presents its 16th annual Arts in the Park event at Live Oak Park, exciting new events will be added. A free, family event, Arts in the Park will take place from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. This year it will include Intertribunal American Native Drum and Dancers with a special Indian information program; Birch Aquarium, which will bring along tide pool animals; Skyhunters bringing birds of prey and educating about raptor...
The Santa Margarita River Trail is currently a popular place for hikers, bird watchers, horseback riders and dog walkers to experience nature. The narrow dirt and stone trail winds its way along the river, around plants and bushes, shaded by trees and rocky hills. The people who use the trail may not know it, but many of the same features that draw them here today made it a good spot for travelers at least as far back as1000 to 1500 years ago. According to archaeological studi...
Camp Pendleton service members and employees now find themselves with the ability to surf the net more freely, by opening up restrictions to some of the world’s most popular social networking sites. According to Marine Administrative Message 181/10, all users of the Marine Corps Enterprise Network will be able to use social networking sites, video sharing sites and personal, Internet-based e-mail. “The Marine Corps understands and embraces Internet-based capabilities,” said... Full story
FALLBROOK – Award-winning painters, unique craftsmen, a guitarist and a classical string trio will highlight the artists-and-artisans element at the upcoming, 6th annual Fallbrook Garden Tour on May 22, hosted by the Fallbrook Garden Club. The artists will exhibit their work and give demonstrations of their creative processes at each of the seven homes and gardens on the tour. This year’s artists feature noted watercolorist and linocut creator Helen Shafer Garcia and floral, landscape and portrait artist Elizabeth T...
April 5 E. Alvarado St. Elder Physical Abuse/Neglect Olive Hill Grand Theft W. Fallbrook St. Arrest: Unsafe Speeding Alturas Rd. Petty Theft S. Mission Rd. Robbery Camino Cristal Grand Theft S. Old Hwy 395 Commercial Burglary E. Mission Rd. Robbery Convertible Ln. Arrest: Unlawful Display of Reg: Intent Non-Compliance April 6 Bamboo Ln. Arrest: Possession Controlled Substance E. Kalmia St. Arrest: Vehicular Burglary E. Dougherty St. Petty Theft E. Mission Vehicular Burglary Severion Ln. Grand Theft Alturas Rd. Taking Vehicle... Full story
FALLBROOK – A meeting of the Fallbrook Patriot Club, dedicated to preserving and enforcing America’s founding documents, will be held Tuesday, April 20, at 6:45 p.m. in Fallbrook. Call (760) 728-1581 for more information.... Full story
FALLBROOK – Donations totaling $9,250 were approved for several local programs at the March meeting of the board of directors of the Angel Society of Fallbrook. This brings the group’s total amount of funds donated to the community in the first quarter of 2010 to $33,950, said Marilyn Miller, second vice president and philanthropy chair. The Boys and Girls Club of Fallbrook topped the list of recipients with $5,000. The funds mark an annual contribution to support the g... Full story
FALLBROOK – Community members and visitors are invited to celebrate spring with the Fallbrook Land Conservancy by joining in a non-competitive 5K Fun Run/Walk on Saturday morning, April 24, beginning at 9 a.m. Many volunteers are helping with the event, including members of the Realtor’s® Association who will be directing traffic on the course. The course begins near the historic Palomares House on Stagecoach Lane, proceeds up Rod Street, McDonald and Peppertree, then across the field and around the Los Jilgueros P...
FALLBROOK – The drum circle invites drummers of all ages and skill levels to participate in their next gathering scheduled Sunday, April 25, from 2 to 5 p.m. at the Village Square, located at the corner of Main Ave. and Alvarado St. in Fallbrook. Those who play ethnic drums and rhythm instruments are encouraged to participate. The group will also be selling opportunity tickets for a new LP conga drum. Winner need not be present. For more information, call Tom at Rainbow...
FALLBROOK - A special event in May will provide residents in North San Diego County and Southwest Riverside County with an opportunity to learn more about healthy eating, fitness, and beauty. Elder House events, in conjunction with the Village News will present the inaugural Health & Beauty Fair from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, May 22, at the historic Elder House, located at 127 West Elder Street in Fallbrook. Not only can attendees take advantage of seminars offered on nutrition, hair care, exercise, makeup and beauty... Full story
FALLBROOK – As a culmination of the recent Community Read, the Friends of the Fallbrook Library will present author Jacqueline Winspear at their annual luncheon on Thursday, April 22 at 11a.m. Winspear has written several Maisie Dobbs mystery books such as “An Incomplete Revenge,” “Pardonable Lies” and “Among the Mad.” All the stories take place in England during the early thirties, and tell of the angst after World War I. Involved are characters who have required th...
FALLBROOK – The Fallbrook Art Association announced the winners of the Spring 2010 Open Juried Show of Fine Art at a reception Friday, April 9. The show is being held at the Fallbrook Art Center and is open from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. daily until it closes on Saturday, April 25 at 3 p.m. Admission to the show is free. Award winners are as follows: Best of Show: Elizabeth Taft, “Princess” Best Use of Color: George Bamber, “Mexican Meat” Oil and Acrylic: First Place:...
FALLBROOK - The Third Annual Fallbrook Film Festival is now a memory, with the clicking of the cameras and murmuring of voices stilled. The three-day event was the best ever. With a new venue at the UltraStar Cinemas in Bonsall River Village the filmmakers were thrilled to be able to present their work in Pure Digital state-of-the-art equipment. The spacious and sparkling theatre welcomed guests who watched the films come to life on the enormous screen. It was a festival for...
