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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When the city of Pasadena put out a public call for a sculpture to add to its Art in Public Places program last year, Kellan Shanahan decided to combine his experiences in art, architecture and computer programming to create a one-of-a-kind piece for his submission. He fabricated a small-scale model that earned him a spot in the second round where he was interviewed by the Pasadena City Council about his proposal. Once his project was chosen, building it took him three...
PALA – The San Diego County Sheriff's Department teamed up with its law enforcement and tribal nation partners to help get unwanted weapons off their streets through a Gun Safety Event in Pala, April 20. A total of 56 unwanted firearms were turned in by the public during the Saturday event at the Pala Band of Mission Indians Administrative Building, located in the 12000 block of Pala Mission Road. Individuals received a $100 gift card for handguns, rifles and shotguns or a $...
In the annals of remarkable individuals who embody the essence of dedication, Ensign Megan Neyen stands as a beacon of inspiration. [Neyen's maiden name is Pinson.] From the depths of the ocean as a Navy diver to the rugged rugby fields, her journey is a testament to her unwavering spirit and unrelenting pursuit of excellence as she embarks on a new chapter as a naval officer. Neyen's journey began in Fallbrook, California, where she discovered her affinity for the water and...
FALLBROOK – Two representatives from Palomar College gave a presentation to the Fallbrook Village Rotary at their Tuesday meeting, April 16. The speakers were Dr. Star Rivera-Lacey, superintendent and president of Palomar College, and Ryan Williams, manager of the Palomar College Fallbrook Education Center. Palomar College has a big service area covering 2,500 square miles and has been operating for 77 years. The flagship campus is in San Marcos with classes extending from R...
BONSALL – Bonsall Woman's Club will host their annual spring fundraiser on Tuesday, May 7, at Ciao's Restaurant in Vista. "Viva Las Vegas" will feature a Vegas-glam theme, fashion show and a "surprise" hip-gyrating entertainer. Tickets are almost sold out, but are still available at $65 per person. Fundraiser co-chairs Laurie Criscenti and Debbie Harris have been leading a committee of 15 members for the past four months to organize the luncheon program, which will include raf... Full story
FALLBROOK – Several members of Encore Social Club enjoyed a special event touring the Chula Vista Elite Athlete Training Center. The center is a U.S. Olympic and Paralympic training site comprised of 155 acres of state-of-the-art training facilities. The center supports more than a dozen summer and Paralympic sports, as well as cross training ability for various winter sports. As they toured the beautiful grounds, Encore members were inspired to see some of the U.S. Olympic a...
FALLBROOK – Fallbrook Climate Action Team will present a speaker to talk about Geothermal Energy. Dr. Matthew Forrest of the Scripps Institute will discuss geothermal energy from several different perspectives including the practical uses of geothermal sources to produce broad scale electricity, as well as for small scale heating and cooling. The Zoom meeting is on Tuesday, April 30 at 6:30 p.m. Forrest is a scientist with a PhD from Scripps Institution of Oceanography and a... Full story
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – For generations, Americans have lifted up scripture-filled prayers in every season and circumstance. From the first national calls to prayer by our Founding Fathers seeking divine guidance, the truths of the Bible have been the foundation for prayer through every tragedy and triumph in our history. The 2024 National Day of Prayer theme is a call to stand on this foundation, to “Lift Up The Word – Light Up The World” inspired from the faithful prayer of 2 Samuel 22:29-31 ESV, “For you are my lamp,... Full story
RAINBOW – The Rainbow Valley Grange is hosting its annual Spring Boutique Sunday, April 28 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., 2160 Rainbow Valley Blvd. There will be activities for the whole family including fire safety demos, a bake sale, free kids craft table, face painting, a jumper house (for a fee), silent auction, live music, beer and wine along with more than 40 unique vendors. A food truck, La Taqueria Jalisco, will be selling food and there will also be Fallbrook VFW, North County Fire and Camp Pendleton Young Marines booths. T...
FALLBROOK – Female students from all over Fallbrook Union Elementary School District came together at California State University San Marcos Friday, April 5, for the annual Girls In STEM event. The event was aimed at fostering interest and excitement in science, technology, engineering and mathematics fields among young girls. Hosted at the prestigious CSUSM campus, the event provided an opportunity for FUESD girls to engage with faculty members and current CSUSM female s...
VISTA – Soroptimist International of Vista and North County Inland is hosting a “Bunco de Mayo” fundraiser Saturday, May 4. The family-friendly event will be held at the Gloria McClellan Senior Center, 1400 Vale Terrace Drive, in Vista. The event begins at 11:30 a.m. Tickets are $25 each and include a light lunch and prizes. To reserve a spot, contact Thoralinda Soyland at 760-809-8146 or buy tickets online at https://bit.ly/3uRjRKd. Funds raised go to help women and girls through Soroptimist’s “Dream” programs. The Vista c... Full story
Lucile (Emrich) Reeder peacefully departed to be with the Lord on Sunday morning, April 21, 2024. She was born on May 21, 1932, in Denver, Colorado, to Jay and Lola Emrich. Lucile pursued her passion for music education, graduating from the University of Northern Colorado, Greeley Campus. Later, she continued her studies at Westmont College in Southern California, where she cherished singing in the choir and was proud to contribute editing to one of Corrie Ten Boom's books.... Full story
Quotes from brothers Jameson, 7, and Seamus, 5, over the years. Submitted by their mother Kathy Custer (Trying to light candles on his birthday cake, Jameson pushes the top button on the lighter and is looking really confused because it won’t light)… Jameson, age 5: “How can this lighter sense that I’m a kid?” _______________ (Pointing to his chalk drawing on the driveway)… Seamus, age 3: “Mommy guess what I drew!” (Mom feeling totally lost because this drawing doesn’t resemble anything)… Mom: “Um, is it an alien?” Seamus:... Full story
Springtime, time for celebration of life, and time to “fuel your passions.” In diverse modes of celebration, some people choose “love of cars, and speed.” This concept exemplifies the spirit of Warren Stuber. He was ironically struck and killed by a car in Fallbrook on Feb. 11, 2018. However, his memory can be epitomized in part by the quote: “If you must choose between power and speed, you’ve got to go for speed.” From stories told of his life, he was a renowned early drag racer in Detroit and also known at the Irwindale... Full story
FALLBROOK – The Fallbrook Land Conservancy's Wildlife Sculpture Garden got another resident April 5, with the installation of a larger than life-size blue heron. The sculpture, entitled "Misty Morning," was created by noted artist Don Rambadt of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. According to fellow artist Chris Chantland, "Don's exquisite simplicity of lines and shapes to form out of metal, birds that almost fly away is second to none." Rambadt received a Bachelor of Fine Arts from the U...
The San Diego County Board of Supervisors will hold a Wednesday, May 22, hearing on the potential acquisition of approximately 222 acres which would be added to the Mount Olympus Preserve. A 4-0 county board of supervisors vote Wednesday, April 10, with Terra Lawson-Remer absent, set the May 22 hearing date. The land on the southwest side of the open space preserve would be purchased from the Moritzky Trust for $1,200,000. Mount Olympus separates Pala from Rainbow, and the draft North County Multiple Species Program includes...
The first update in two years of San Diego County’s TransNet Local Street Improvement Program was approved during the Wednesday, April 10, San Diego County Board of Supervisors meeting. A 4-0 vote, with Terra Lawson-Remer absent, updated the list of projects which will be funded by TransNet local streets and roads revenue over the next five years. The update covers planned expenditures from fiscal year 2024-2025 to fiscal year 2028-2029. In 2004, the county’s voters passed an extension of the half-cent TransNet sales tax whi...
The speed limit on South Mission Road between Winter Haven Road and 880 feet south of Pepper Tree Lane will be reduced from 50 mph to 45 mph. The San Diego County Board of Supervisors approved the first reading and introduction of the speed limit reduction ordinance which includes recertification for radar enforcement on a 3-0 vote Wednesday, March 13, with Joel Anderson and Terra Lawson-Remer not present. A 4-0 vote Wednesday, April 10, with Lawson-Remer absent, approved the second reading and adoption. The new speed limit...
A few weeks ago, PBS aired a 60-minute program about the Museum of Folk Art in Santa Fe, New Mexico. The program was so intriguing, it lured me to the oldest state capital in the country. We started our adventure in Oceanside by boarding Amtrak's Pacific Surfliner to Fullerton. After waiting a bit for the delayed train, we met our attendant on the platform outside car number 432 of the Southwest Chief. The attendant helped us store the suitcases and herded us up the narrow sta... Full story
FALLBROOK – Beginning in May, D'Vine Path will offer a new weekly Farm and Garden workshop, aiming to educate the community about animal care, farming and gardening. The farm at D'Vine Path welcomes new clients interested in agricultural growth as well as positive social interactions with peers. For the next six months, from May 9 to Nov. 7, D'Vine Path will be hosting the Farm and Garden Workshops for neurodivergent adults. Participants must be represented by the San Diego R...
The state’s Department of Water Resources has a County Drought Resilience Planning Assistance Program which provides up to $125,000 in financial assistance or direct technical assistance to access one-time support to establish a standing Drought and Water Shortage Task Force and develop a County Drought Resilience Plan. An April 10 San Diego County Board of Supervisors action approved a County Drought Resilience Planning Assistance Program grant application resolution to fund the design of water system improvements at four co...
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