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 — Area youth will have a chance to take to the skies on Saturday, May 5, as Friends of the Fallbrook Community Airpark and Chapter 1279 of the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA), French Valley Airport, hosts a Young Eagles Flight Rally at the Fallbrook Airpark, 2155 South Mission Road. Fifteen aircraft and pilots are expected to participate, along with 50 boys and girls between the ages of 8 and 17. The first flight is scheduled for 9:15 a.m. and activity should go until about 12:30 p.m. Spectators are w... Full story
Dennis Allen finished third among the Formula V drivers in the Vintage Auto Racing Association flag race April 1 at Willow Springs. “My car ran really well,” Allen said. Allen qualified seventh March 31 and finished fourth among Formula V entrants in the 11-lap qualifying race that afternoon. “I was running a lot faster on Sunday,” Allen said. “I was turning some fast times.” Allen was third among the 11 drivers in the April 1 race, which also consisted of 11 laps on the nine-turn road course totaling approximate... Full story
Jim and Marilyn Carnes of the Vintage Car Club present a check to Janet LuCore (center) of the Fallbrook Animal Sanctuary. The donation will help the Sanctuary continue rescuing and rehabilitating animals in the community.... Full story
If you have an opportunity to view the private gardens of select Fallbrook homes, you will gain a glimpse of the very soul of the Friendly Village. From meandering beds of wildflowers to attractive statuary, trickling water features, and unique plants with bold plumes, the diversity of gardens nestled in these rolling hills is as rich as the quality of life enjoyed by our residents. On Saturday, May 12, the Fallbrook Chapter of the American Association of University Women (AAUW) will give you that special opportunity - a...
This spring will bring not only the popular Avocado Festival to the Friendly Village but an added bonus in the way of a tremendous celebration signifying the expansion, remodel and subsequent grand re-opening of the Fallbrook Grangetto’s store. Grangetto’s, a respected name in farm and garden supply since 1952, will host the festivities for three days – April 26, 27 and 28 – from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 530 East Alvarado Street. “There will be giveaways, specials, vendors, free hot dogs and drinks and insight offered into many...
FALLBROOK — Final plans are underway for Fallbrook Garden Club’s 76th annual standard flower show, “Rainbow of Color,” scheduled for April 28 and 29 at the Fallbrook Community Center. The show will be open to the public Saturday from 2 to 6 p.m. and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is free. Entries in floral design, education and youth categories are by reservation or invitation, but the horticulture division is open to anyone and exhibitors need not be members of a garden club to enter. Any cut specimen, contain...
Though many dogs love avocados, words of warning are posted on the ASPCA Web page regarding the dangers of this popular fruit. While the oil from an avocado is known to give a pup a shiny coat, pet owners must be kept up to date on any sinister side effects. Both the ASPCA and APCC (Animal Poison Control Center) have listed that persin, an element in avocados, is known to be toxic to pets. They note it can damage tissue in animals, including, but not limited to, the lungs and heart. Additionally, the high fatty content in... Full story
On a crisp, early, Sunday morning, I was taking my client’s dog for a walk in the Morro Hills area of Fallbrook. I glanced down the street and noticed a loose German Shepherd headed my way. After a double take, I noticed two more German Shepherds loping behind the dog in the lead. How odd, I thought to myself. I blinked my eyes and squinted, and immediately realized that my forty-something-eyes were playing tricks on me. Those were a pack of coyotes and they were headed right towards us. As the coyotes approached me, their l... Full story
Cross your fingers that the Santa Margarita River stays undisturbed in its free-flowing state. The Santa Margarita Reserve is Southern California’s last wild river in the Santa Margarita Canyon, a refuge hosting numerous species of endangered birds and plants. The five-mile trail hops along the south bank, bringing a serene atmosphere that will relax your mind. An open, inviting trail, it can be used for many activities; however, hiking and horseback riding seem to be most popular here. The lower canyon is widely c...
Fallbrook resident Tony Arand recently gave a presentation at a Washington, DC, conference on bioenergy. Arand’s March 28 talk was titled “Dealing with Financing and Contractual Arrangements of a Municipal Waste Project” at the Biomass and Biorefinery Fuels 2007 conference. Arand is the owner of Envirepel, which converts biomass and trash into energy. “I was talking about the challenge of permitting a landfill,” Arand said. “We came up with a way to do this kind of stuff that works almost any place,” Arand said. “That w... Full story
The San Luis Rey Municipal Water District is circulating its draft Programmatic Environmental Impact Report for public review. The Programmatic EIR addresses environmental issues of the master plan for the district’s anticipated future facilities. “It is an Environmental Impact Report for the master plan facilities necessary to provide service as requested by the various landowners within the district,” said Jack Hoagland, the annexation and activation of latent powers consultant for the San Luis Rey Municipal Water Distr...
Paying homage to avocado country, the Fallbrook location of well-known steakhouse chain Cask ’n Cleaver will once again tempt Avocado Festival visitors with their decadently delicious Tempura Fried Avocados. Festival-goers are sure to swoon when they sink their teeth into the crisp coating, enjoying the meltingly tender avocado in the center. A subtle hint of various spices in the secret batter adds an undertone of pure “yum.” Paired with the popular ranch and horseradish marmalade dipping sauces, these amazing treats make...
Microsoft raised a few eyebrows last week when it announced that its new operating system, Vista, had surpassed the 20 million mark in the first 30 days of sales. Some claimed that the boys from Redmond were somehow rigging the numbers to put Vista in a favorable light, but what does this mean to you? You really need to ask yourself: “Is Vista for me? Can my system run it without major surgery? Is it even worth the hassle?” First, if you are buying a new PC, there’s really no choice. Vista Home Premium comes bundled with... Full story
