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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Thank you to everyone who has recently signed petitions endorsing an alternative route for the 76. For those who have yet to sign, here is what we’re proposing for the top ten reasons not to widen the existing SR76: 10. Number of commuters would increase dramatically 9. Over 4000 residents would be in evacuation danger 8. Traffic noise would increase 7. Pollution would increase 6. Concrete median would prevent turns into properties 5. Concrete median would restrict emergency vehicle access 4. Rural character of F...
The Letter Carriers of America will be doing their annual food drive on Saturday, May 8. The Fallbrook Letter Carriers will be collecting for the Fallbrook Food Pantry. This is the 17th consecutive year and this is the pantry’s largest annual food drive. All residents please leave donated food at your mail boxes, etc. If the mailman does not pick it up or if you would rather, please deliver the food to the food pantry at 1042 S. Mission Rd. Thank You. Frank Russell Past president Fallbrook Food Pantry... Full story
The Fallbrook Film Festival was a huge success this year, thanks, in part, to the wonderful coverage provided by the Fallbrook Village News. Prime page locations, wonderful photo placement - and in one case, more than one story per issue! We, the festival committee, are so grateful to be associated with a quality community newspaper that is willing to share our news. Nathalie Taylor Fallbrook Film Festival Publicist...
I had a telephone call the other day from a Tea Party enthusiast (Needless to say he didn’t identify himself!) Anyway, he told me, amongst expletives, that I was a RINO. This was a new one for me, but what it means is “Republican in name only.” I ask you, does this mean that all members who think for themselves, and don’t fit into the categories spelled out by the right fringe of our party, are RINO’s? I thought we GOP members prided ourselves on our ability to think for ourselves, instead of being party automaton...
FALLBROOK – Between scones and final dessert, at an elegant high tea at the Fallbrook Woman’s Club, the famous sleuth Sharla Combs, along with sidekick Dr. Whatstone, will attempt to solve the mystery of the Great Jewel Robberies on Friday, May 21 at 1 p.m. Members of the cast, who have been robbed of their priceless opals, diamonds, sapphires, rubies, and gold, are Lady Diamond Worthalot, Jewel ReeBox, Opal Winfree, Goldie Locks, Ruby Ring and Sapphire Blue. The a...
FALLBROOK – Fallbrook Music Society’s 32nd season concludes on Sunday, May 16 with Redlands Symphony performing a program entitled A Gershwin Salute, a tribute to George Gershwin. Jose Menor, a young Spanish pianist with a growing international reputation, will join Conductor Jon Robertson and the Orchestra to present Gershwin’s Piano Concerto in F Major. One of America’s greatest composers, Gershwin has captured hearts all over the world with his beautiful melod... Full story
FALLBROOK – Fallbrook’s Brandon Gallery has set the first “Inside Out” exhibition of fine art as this artist cooperative takes over the nearby Village Square for two shows May 1 and 2. Kay Kalar, Brandon Gallery coordinator for the free event, said the artists’ work goes on display Saturday, May 1, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, May 2, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. In addition to Kalar and her paintings, other prominent local artists on display include Jim Bates, Jerry K...
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PALA – Pala Casino Spa & Resort continues its free concert series featuring dance bands at 9 p.m. on Fridays and tribute bands at 8 p.m. on Saturdays during May in the Grand Cabaret. Due to other events, there are four free concerts in May. An added attraction in May is a free Country Dance Party starting at 7 p.m., Saturday, May 22, in the Events Center following that day’s Professional Bull Riding (PBR) competition at the Pala Rodeo Grounds. The free dance party will feature popular country band Hill Country and l...
FALLBROOK – On the first and third Friday evening of the month, Caffe Primo holds Open-Mic Night from 6 to 8 p.m. Those wishing to participate can sign-up at 5:30 p.m. the day of. People of all ages are welcome to showcase their talent. Anyone purchasing a beverage during Open-Mic Night will be automatically entered into a drawing to win a $25 Primo gift card. For more information, call (760) 731-1012.... Full story
FALLBROOK – The Boys & Girls Clubs of North County was rockin’ on the evening of April 15 when it held its annual Spring Talent Show. “We had about 20 acts, with members from all of the nine clubhouses of the Boys and Girls Clubs of North County,” said Lisa Ware, director of operations. It’s a great chance for all of our members to come together and see what is happening at the other sites. Erika Torrescano, representing the Live Oak Extension, took home top honors...
PALA – Prolific stand-up comedian Lewis Black will bring his passion for absurdity to Pala Casino Spa & Resort on Saturday, August 14. Black, a playwright and author, came to national prominence in 1996 as a weekly contributor to “The Daily Show” on Comedy Central. That led to his own segment, “Back in Black,” which he continues to perform with Host Jon Stewart. He has since produced comedy specials for HBO, appeared as an actor in Hollywood movies and network televis...
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Technology enthusiasts previewed the latest gadgets during Camp Pendleton’s eighth annual Technology Expo at the South Mesa Club, April 14. More than 150 service members attended the event and browsed through the 25 display booths. The affair was open to all Marines and sailors stationed on base, who viewed the event’s new gadgets; the majority of which were durable enough for a combat environment. “Since [Marines] are mobile, the equipment has to be more durable,” said Ch...
FALLBROOK – Captain Adam Curtis, U.S. Navy, Navy SEAL and SWCC Scout Team, and current director of Naval Special Warfare Recruiting, recently spoke to Rotary Club of Fallbrook members and explained what it takes, and what it means, to be a Navy SEAL (acronym for Sea Air and Land). Curtis, who has served in a variety of SEAL command positions and been deployed to Iraq and Afghanistan in support of Operations Enduring Freedom and Iraqi Freedom, told the Rotarians that the...
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FALLBROOK – On April 15, the Fallbrook Republican Women Federated presented a “Meet the Candidates Fair” at San Luis Rey Downs. The event was well-attended with an overflow crowd. The candidates each explained their platforms and answered tough questions from the audience. A large number of attendees visited individually with the candidates and had their questions fielded. Candidates who participated in the event and the respective offices they are vying for inc... Full story
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Fallbrook High School’s baseball team won its first three Avocado League games of the 2010 season. The Warriors opened league play April 14 with a 9-6 home win at San Pasqual and then played San Pasqual at the Golden Eagles’ ballpark April 16 and April 17. Fallbrook’s 2-1 win April 16 was an eight-inning contest while the Warriors’ 5-4 win April 17 was a makeup game after the planned April 12 opener was rained out. “We’re proud of the guys for getting a sweep of San Pasqual,” said Fallbrook coach Jesse Schuveiller....
FALLBROOK – Zion Lutheran School had several runners participate in the Junior Carlsbad Race, which is a running event for kids 12 and younger that was held on April 10 and 11. First grader Trevor Luevano, fourth graders Travis Tysor and Rebecca Gordenier, fifth grader Sarena Sargent, and sixth grader Michael Sargent, ran in the Junior Carlsbad one mile race on Saturday, April 10. “They all did an outstanding job of running,” said physical education teacher LaDorna Bun... Full story
Fallbrook High School’s boys track and field team won its 4x400 relay race at the Jaguar Invitational meet April 17 at Valley Center High School. The Fallbrook team of junior Juwan Sumpter, senior Andy Harwood, senior Caleb Sumpter, and junior Justin Jones had a time of 3.27.96, which was the fastest time during the morning portion of the invitational. During the evening segment of the invitational, Ramona High School’s 4x400 team set a meet record with a time of 3:22.97, which was also the fastest San Diego Section time of... Full story
FALLBROOK – On April 14, Zion Lutheran School held a sports banquet to honor student athletes and coaches who teamed-up for a great year of sports. Students ran cross country, sprinted in the Junior Carlsbad Race, dribbled in basketball, and huddled in flag football as supportive families and coaches guided and watched. The sports banquet was a wonderful event hosted by a team of dedicated parents and coaches. Zion administrators thanked the sports banquet committee,...
Acne is a prevalent skin disorder that affects millions of people, primarily in the teenage years and early ‘20s. In the United States alone, 60 million people are reported to have acne. However, only 11 percent seek treatment for the condition. Acne affects all races, ages and both genders. Understanding acne Acne isn’t the localized pimple that occurs once in a while; it is typically a series of blemishes that spring up over and over. Here is the general life cycle of acn... Full story
FALLBROOK – Last week, Dr. Igor Jercinovich, a local orthopedist, brought Fallbrook Village Rotary members up to date on the advances in hip and knee replacements. He said that medical technology has taken great strides since the replacements came on the market and he showed them the three types of artificial hip replacement devices. The artificial devices used are metal on polyethylene, ceramic on ceramic, and one made of cobalt chrome and titanium. In 2002, a great bre... Full story
SAN DIEGO COUNTY – The San Diego Immunization Coalition (SDIC) has urged parents throughout the county to keep their children as healthy as possible by arranging for them to have recommended immunizations. In 2009 there were 143 cases of whooping cough (Pertussis) reported in the county, close to three times the 51 cases reported in 2008. Pertussis is a contagious disease that can make young babies very ill. This illness can infect adults, usually less severely than it does children. Infected adults can unintentionally... Full story
