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  • Seniors enjoy old cars and new friends

    Updated Apr 23, 2015

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  • Be prepared, try to be calm when calling 911

    Updated Apr 23, 2015

    FALLBROOK – San Diego County Sheriff’s emergency dispatchers took more than 300,000 calls to 911 last year. Callers are often in or witnessing a crisis, so their adrenalin may be pumping and their nerves frayed. As part of National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week, Sheriff’s dispatchers talked about how people can help them when calling 911. Location, location, location. In an emergency, it’s the number one thing dispatchers say people need to be ready to give them. People sometimes assume that their location pops up on a... Full story

  • Benefits of weightlifting for women include burning more calories, building stronger bones

    Updated Apr 23, 2015

    FALLBROOK – Many women steer clear of the free-weight areas inside their gyms, opting instead for treadmills and other cardio machines. Some women may not know how to use weights correctly, while others simply don't want to add any bulk to their frames. But research shows that women who adhere to moderate strength-training programs two to three times per week can benefit in a variety of ways. Burn more calories Many people exercise to burn calories and shed fat, and weight t...

  • County approves SANDAG grant agreement to develop active transportation plan

    Updated Apr 23, 2015

    The San Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG) will be providing the County of San Diego with a $500,000 grant for the county to develop a countywide active transportation plan. A 5-0 San Diego County Board of Supervisors vote April 8 approved the grant agreement with SANDAG and the appropriation of the funding. "It's really a good news item," said Supervisor Ron Roberts. "It's a big deal for us any time we can bring in extra dollars for active transportation, and we're going to put this $500,000 to good use right away,"... Full story

  • Capital needs assessment list annual update approved

    Updated Apr 23, 2015

    The annual update of the County of San Diego's Capital Improvement Needs Assessment Program was approved April 7. The 5-0 San Diego County Board of Supervisors vote approved the five-year needs assessment provided by the county's Department of General Services. The plan includes $717.4 million in partially funded and unfunded priority projects. The updated needs assessment retains land acquisition for the San Luis Rey River Park, land acquisition for the Multiple Species... Full story

  • Student art on exhibit May 1 to 31

    Updated Apr 23, 2015

    FALLBROOK – A student art exhibition, entitled "A Journey in Watercolors" will be held May 1 through 31 at Pinnell Gallery in Fallbrook. An opening reception will be held on Friday, May 1 from 4 to 6 p.m. Admission is free. The students study under Fallbrook artist Kay Kalar who has been conducting watercolor painting classes for several years. Her adult students are each on a journey to discover and develop the artist within. Some students are beginning painters and starting their journey, while others are experienced a... Full story

  • Patriotic concert open to the public

    Updated Apr 23, 2015

    FALLBROOK – Ken Stetson of Menifee will perform a free "Thank you" concert for the military (past and present), firefighters, and law enforcement on Saturday, May 2, 7 p.m. in the community room of Fallbrook Library, 124 S. Mission Ave. This patriotic/remembrance concert is open to the public. CD's of Stetson's music will be available for a donation; proceeds go to helping veterans with medical and other expenses. For additional information, call (760) 731-4651....

  • REINS announces 26th annual REINS of Life Golf Tournament

    Updated Apr 23, 2015

    FALLBROOK – REINS Therapeutic Horsemanship Program announced that it will host its 26th annual REINS of Life Golf tournament on Monday, June 15. The event takes place at Vista Valley Country Club, 29354 Vista Valley Drive in Vista. Registration will begin at 11 a.m. followed by a shotgun start at 12:30 p.m. Participants will be able to enter various competitions held in conjunction with the tournament for prizes, including hole-in-one, longest drive and closest to the pin c... Full story

  • Free entertainment at Pala Casino in May

    Updated Apr 23, 2015

    PALA – Pala Casino Spa & Resort will continue its free events series in May featuring the 60+ Club at 1 p.m. on Tuesdays, at 12:30 p.m. on Thursdays and tribute concerts at 8 p.m. on Saturdays in the Infinity Showroom. The tribute concert schedule will include: May 9, Turn the Page, a tribute to Bob Seger and The Silver Bullet Band; May 16, Heartbeat City, a tribute to The Cars and May 30, ThundHerStruck, the ultimate all-girl tribute to AC/DC. The free May entertainment schedule includes: - 1p.m., Tuesday, May 5, 60+ C... Full story

  • Fallbrook Encore Club holds Spring Gathering

    Updated Apr 23, 2015

    FALLBROOK – Encore Club members and guests enjoyed gathering and toasting the "Tax Time Blues" on April 11 on the lovely patio of the home of Sue and Richard Burke. Encore Club is a social club open to residents of Fallbrook, Rainbow, and Bonsall. Members enjoy varied activities together, ranging from games and shared meals to outings such as the RV Campers trip planned for May 15 through 25 at Sequoia RV Ranch. The club also has tickets ($97 including bus transportation) a...

  • Kenney all-league in two sports, girls soccer player of the year

    Updated Apr 23, 2015

    Morro Hills resident Morganne Kenney played two winter sports for Tri-City Christian during the 2014-15 season and earned all-league in both, including Pacific League girls soccer player of the year recognition. "I was excited. I didn't expected it, so it was nice because I'm only a sophomore," she said of her league player of the year honors. Kenney was also named to the Pacific League's second team for girls basketball. "I was really happy about it," Kenney said of being named all-league in two sports. "It was a good way... Full story

  • Fallbrook Open Tennis Tournament slated for June 6, 7, 13, 14

    Updated Apr 23, 2015

    FALLBROOK – The 41st annual Fallbrook Open Tennis Tournament is scheduled for June 6, 7, 13, and 14 and is hosted by the Fallbrook Tennis Club. The tournament is sanctioned by the United States Tennis Association and the Southern California Tennis Association and features NTRP divisions 5.5, 4.5, 4.0, 3.5 & 2.5, as well as open divisions, for men and women, singles, doubles, and mixed. Up to $3000 in prize money will be available for the Open divisions. Family events are also being played. The event will include prizes, a...

  • Pauma Valley wins Citrus Cup

    Updated Apr 23, 2015

    FALLBROOK – The first ever Citrus Cup golf tournament was held March18 and 19 at the Golf Club of California in Fallbrook and Pauma Valley Country Club. The ladies clubs at both golf clubs played a format similar to the Solheim and Ryder cup. Pauma Valley came out on top in this spirited inaugural competition to take home the perpetual trophy. Joyce Brown representing Golf Club of California had a wonderful hole-in-one.... Full story

  • Boys volleyball defeats Matadors

    Updated Apr 23, 2015

    Fallbrook High School's boys volleyball team traveled to Spring Valley for an April 7 match against Mount Miguel High School, and the Warriors returned with their first victory since Chip Patterson became Fallbrook's head coach last year. "They did an outstanding job," Patterson said. The Warriors prevailed in a four-game match to break a 71-match losing streak which began in March 2010. "It was fabulous," Patterson said. The first game was a 25-12 Warriors triumph. "We just...

  • Crilly plays internationally on U17 Boys High School All-American Rugby Team

    Updated Apr 23, 2015

    SAN DIEGO COUNTY – Fallbrook High School senior Ian Crilly is one of four high school players from San Diego County who has gotten a taste of international play. The foursome just returned from a trip to Europe, where they participated in three Under 17 games as members of the Boy’s High School All-American (BHSAA) team. The team, which included the best under 17 high school players from throughout the country, won two matches against Belgium and lost one match to France. "Th...

  • Joy Modean Arrington

    Updated Apr 23, 2015

    Joy Modean Arrington, 94, of Greeley, Colo. passed away April 1, 2015 at Fairacres Manor in Greeley. She was born March 5, 1921 in Gould, Okla. to John Harvey and Eunice Hall. She graduated from Chickasha Women’s College in Chickasha, Okla. Joy was a speech therapist. She enjoyed studying the bible, sewing and cooking. She was a great homemaker and caregiver. She was a member of Church of Christ. Joy is survived by sons Mike (Jackie Soto) Arrington of Ft. Collins, Colo., R...

  • Margaret M. Kennedy

    Updated Apr 23, 2015

    Margaret M. Kennedy was born March 26, 1928 in Chattanooga, Tenn. to Charles and Lena (Beebe) O'Shea. Her father's work moved the family several times, from Tennessee to Kansas and ultimately to Northern California. Margaret attend Notre Dame High School in Belmont, Calif. and went on to San Jose State University where she completed her BA in education. She taught kindergarten in Northern California for several years before accepting an assistant principal position in the Mountain View School District in the San Gabriel...

  • Robert Lee Shelton

    Updated Apr 23, 2015

    Robert Lee Shelton, 83, passed away on Thursday, April 2, 2015. He was born on August 19, 1931 in Tennessee. Robert joined the Air Force and served for 22 years. He met his wife Dorothy in England. Robert retired from the Air Force in 1973 and settled in Fallbrook. He owned Bob's Automotive for 20 years and worked at Fallbrook Auto Parts for 20 years, until his death. He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Dorothy; son Robert; daughter Corinne; grandchildren, Clinton,...

  • James (Jim) Joseph Sweeney

    Updated Apr 23, 2015

    James (Jim) Joseph Sweeney was born in Queens, New York on January 24, 1942 to James and Catherine Sweeney. He died on April 14, 2015 with his wife by his side. He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother, George. Jim served in the US Army. He became a New York City police officer, then moved to Suffolk County, Long Island, New York Police Dept., where he worked 25 years until he retired. He was a member of the Suffolk County Police Emerald Society Pipe Band as a... Full story

  • "Doctor of dead paintings" addresses fellow artists

    Updated Apr 23, 2015

    FALLBROOK – At its recent general meeting, Fallbrook Art Association's members and guests were asked to bring in a painting they had done which they felt was incomplete and possibly "unfixable." The meeting's featured artist, Jack Ragland, who calls himself the "doctor of dead paintings," proceeded to give each person suggestions on how they could easily make a few changes that would produce a painting that would be more inviting to a viewer. After that, he painted a scene a... Full story

  • Greenwood, Fagrell qualify for CIF meet at April Dive Meet

    Updated Apr 23, 2015

    Fallbrook High School hosted the April Dive Meet on April 11. The meet allows divers to qualify for the CIF meet, both by posting an automatic qualifying score and by counting towards the minimum seven meets needed for participation at the CIF meet. "The divers and coaches really appreciated that and were excited," said meet organizer Sean Redmond, who is also Fallbrook High School's diving coach. The meet attracted a total of 53 divers for the four events. "We're getting more divers diving," Redmond said. Thirty of those 53...

  • Warrior mermen dominate Jaguars

    Updated Apr 23, 2015

    Fallbrook High School's boys swim team spent April 10 at Adams Park Pool in Valley Center for a league dual meet against Valley Center High School and returned home with a 121-35 victory. The victory improved Fallbrook's Valley League record to 2-0 and the Warriors' overall season mark to 5-1. "Just another victory for us in the league," said Fallbrook coach Bill Richardson. "We're doing our best to swim fast and race each other and get a few races here and there from the other team." This is the first year Fallbrook and...

  • Metric pool no obstacle for Warrior girls

    Updated Apr 23, 2015

    Fallbrook High School's girls swim team had their only Valley League road meet April 10 against Valley Center High School at Adams Park Pool, which is a 25-meter pool rather than one with the 25-yard length used by most San Diego County high schools, but the Warriors overcame their first trip to the metric pool and defeated the Jaguars by a 127-43 margin. "We warned them to ignore the times, just get up and go," said Fallbrook coach Sean Redmond. "The whole emphasis we went into was just get up and race, that's all that matte... Full story

  • Warriors conquer Pirates in the pool

    Updated Apr 23, 2015

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  • Perfect day for an Avocado Festival

    Updated Apr 23, 2015

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