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  • Hospital auxiliary to award final scholarships

    Updated Apr 30, 2015

    FALLBROOK – The auxiliary of the former Fallbrook Hospital has announced it will make its final scholarship awards on June 3 at Pala Mesa Resort. The auxiliary has been a service organization for 55 years. It presented its first scholarship in 1971 in the amount of $200. This year, the auxiliary will distribute $72,000 in scholarships among 16 select students who are entering the medical field....

  • FRWF honors Tristan Curnow

    Updated Apr 30, 2015

    FALLBROOK – Fallbrook High School presents the community with so many eligible students, and the Fallbrook Republican Women Federated (FRWF) is very proud to acknowledge them by fundraising and giving three scholarships annually. The awards are in the amount of $1,000, $750 and $500. This year FRWF will honor Tristan Curnow, the first place recipient, along with his parents, at the Scholarship Meeting and Brunch, to be held on Friday, May 8, 9:30 a.m., at the Pala Mesa R... Full story

  • Women’s brunch to feature friendship and music

    Updated Apr 30, 2015

    FALLBROOK – The featured program for the May 15 Women’s Connection brunch will be on essential oils by consultant Trish Gundy. Pat Van Gorder, motivational speaker and published author of Views from the Water’s Edge, will be the keynote speaker. Her talk is entitled "The Best of Friends," which will address the importance of women’s friendships and the ultimate personal relationship and friendship with Jesus Christ. Special music will be provided by Star Theatre Academy singer...

  • Emmy winner Russ T. Nailz to visit Fallbrook Toastmasters

    Updated Apr 30, 2015

    FALLBROOK – Russ T. Nailz, a six-time Emmy award winner will appear at the Toastmasters Open House on Monday, May 4, in the community room at Crestview Estates in Fallbrook. Baby Boomers who have lived in the San Diego region for several decades will remember listening and laughing to the humor of Russ Stolnack, a.k.a. Russ T. Nailz on 91X. In addition to Emmys, Stolnack has won a Cable Ace award, National Speakers Association 'Comedy Idol Winner of the Year,' and the N...

  • One small step…

    Updated Apr 30, 2015

    Assemblymember Marie Waldron AD-75 (R) As most of you know, Governor Brown recently mandated cutbacks in water use throughout the state, with agriculture exempted. Unfortunately, the order was initially being interpreted in a way that would subject farmers receiving water from municipal or “urban” water districts to cuts not being imposed on farmers served by “agricultural” water districts. This interpretation would have had a huge negative impact on farmers served by several...

  • Three ways to prevent a stroke

    Updated Apr 30, 2015

    SAN DIEGO COUNTY – There are three things people can do to prevent a stroke. They’ve probably heard this advice before, but may not know it goes for stroke as well. - Exercise - Eat healthy foods - Don’t smoke If people do these three things on a regular basis, they are greatly diminishing their risk of having a stroke. “Stroke is a critical health issue in San Diego County,” said County Supervisor Ron Roberts, who was joined by San Diego Padres representatives and local health officials at Petco Park on April 24 to promot... Full story

  • Vaccine exemption rate drops in San Diego County

    Updated Apr 30, 2015

    SAN DIEGO COUNTY – The measles outbreak that started in Disneyland wound up sickening nearly 150 people in seven states, including 14 in San Diego County. Some children who got sick were too young to be immunized, but most of the people infected were unvaccinated by choice. This outbreak could likely have been prevented if people who were exposed to the highly contagious respiratory disease had been immunized. So, the County Health and Human Services Agency is urging p...

  • Musical program to feature Scandinavian music

    Updated Apr 30, 2015

    TEMECULA – Southern CA Damekor will present a short program of Scandinavian folk music to celebrate spring on Friday, May 1 at 6:30 p.m. This talented group of singers and instrumentalists will be performing at The Little Viking Gift Shop in Old Town Temecula. The Damekor’s program will contain some interesting styles of music unique to Scandinavia including yoiking and kulning as well national songs to celebrate Norway’s Constitution Day on May 17. Anyone who has seen Disney’s wildly popular Frozen (Frost in Norwegi...

  • The Great Hatsby Garden Party celebrates spring

    Updated Apr 30, 2015

    FALLBROOK – The Fallbrook Newcomers and Encore Clubs (Newcore) joined together at the beautiful Grand Tradition on April 21 to welcome spring with a gala event, hosted by Newcomers. This year’s theme was the “The Great Hatsby Garden Party” and all participants were encouraged to wear hats and garden party attire. In addition to the camaraderie with friends, everyone enjoyed a delicious luncheon followed by a parade of attendees to select winners in the categories of Most Gl... Full story

  • Grand Tradition name Family-Owned Small Business of the Year

    Updated Apr 30, 2015

    FALLBROOK – Don McDougal, president and CEO of Grand Tradition Estate and Gardens, has just been awarded the prestigious title of the 2015 Family-Owned Small Business of the Year by the SBA’s San Diego District. Every year since 1963, the Small Business Association (SBA) takes the time to acknowledge and emphasize the impact of small business owners and outstanding entrepreneurs through National Small Business Week. Upon reviewing a host of nominees, distinguished panels apply rigorous standards in order to make their fin...

  • May 7 penalty date approaching for property tax filing

    Updated Apr 30, 2015

    SAN DIEGO – San Diego County Assessor/Recorder/County Clerk, Ernest J. Dronenburg, Jr., wants to remind all business, aircraft, and vessel owners that the deadline to file their property statement without a penalty is May 7. All filings received and/or postmarked after May 7 will be subject to a 10 percent late filing penalty. In January, approximately 81,000 statements and notices were mailed out to business, aircraft, and vessel owners. This included over 56,000 business accounts that were deemed eligible to file e...

  • HomeLife® Housekeeping celebrates 30th anniversary

    Updated Apr 30, 2015

    FALLBROOK – Since its inception in 1985, HomeLife® Housekeeping has grown from a small Fallbrook service to a two-office company that offers the best in professional housecleaning to all of San Diego North County. Original owners Norman and Barbara Jarnes continue to work part-time at the Fallbrook office, while daughter and son-in-law Grace and Christopher Mathewson are full-time managers at the Vista office. "Thirty years of experience provide HomeLife® Housekeeping cus... Full story

  • Community garden now open in Fallbrook

    Updated Apr 30, 2015

    FALLBROOK – For those residents who are interested in gardening but don't have a big enough yard, the Fallbrook Community Garden has space available for them to grow their own fresh produce. They can enjoy the sunshine, soil and scenery while providing healthy food choices for their family. Multiple raised garden beds, measuring 4' wide by 8' long and just over 1' high, are available. The raised beds provide plenty of room to for residents to get their hands dirty and plant f...

  • SDG&E offers tips for safe planting this arbor day

    Updated Apr 30, 2015

    SAN DIEGO – With Arbor Day almost here, San Diego Gas & Electric's (SDG&E) award-winning Vegetation Management team is reminding customers and landscapers to plant the “Right Tree in the Right Place” this Arbor Day. When selecting trees, customers and landscapers are encouraged to keep in mind the future growth of the tree, and note that as trees grow to mature heights they can interfere with overhead power lines and, in some cases, underground utility lines. Before planting a new tree, and to ensure public safety, SDG&E... Full story

  • Additions to Palomares Park sculpture garden continue

    Updated Apr 30, 2015

    FALLBROOK – Co-founder of the Fallbrook Land Conservancy Vince Ross chuckled as he recalled a day in late 2002. He and his late wife Joy flew to Seattle to pick up a life-sized bronze sculpture of a mountain lion at the studio of artist Duncan McKiernan, a good friend of local artist Les Perhacs. "The mountain lion was to be the first sculpture to be installed at the Palomares Sculpture Garden, devoted to paying tribute to the wildlife in our region," said Ross. "To avoid t...

  • Car club donations aid local students

    Updated Apr 30, 2015

    FALLBROOK – The Fallbrook Vintage Car Club donates every month throughout the year to many worthy causes in Fallbrook. This time they were especially proud to donate to the Fallbrook High School Band Boosters to help support all members of the Fallbrook High School instrumental program, including marching band, color guard, symphonic, concert and wind ensemble classes. The donation will help prepare them for their planned march in the 2016 London New Year’s Day Parade. The...

  • Rowley to depart on 'Flight of Honor'

    Updated Apr 30, 2015

    FALLBROOK – Fallbrook resident and US military veteran Vernon Rowley will take a "Flight of Honor" to Washington, DC on May 1. He will make the trip to visit the World War II Memorial. The trip will be provided by Honor Flight San Diego, a nonprofit organization created solely to honor America's veterans for their service by flying them at no personal expense to see their memorials. Stops on the one-day tour include the WWII Memorial, the changing of the guard at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, the Vietnam, Korean, Iwo J...

  • Pet of the week

    Updated Apr 30, 2015

    Harley, an American bulldog/pit bull, is now up for adoption. He was found a couple of months ago in the De Luz area, skin over bones and no able to stand up. He had to be hospitalized for awhile before he could be transferred to the Fallbrook Animal Sanctuary. It looked like he had been used as a bait dog for dog fights, as his teeth had been filed down. His is estimated to be 8 years old, is neutered, micro-chipped and up-to-date with his shots. He is good with other dogs, p...

  • Winners announced in Art of the Avocado

    Updated Apr 30, 2015

  • FUESD finalizes negotiations with FETA, CSEA

    Updated Apr 30, 2015

    Fallbrook Union Elementary School District (FUESD), Fallbrook Elementary Teachers Association (FETA), and the California School Employees Association, Chapter 307 (CSEA) have reached comprehensive agreements after negotiating contracts for the 2014-2015 academic school year. The information regarding the contracts was presented to the FUESD board of trustees at its April 20 meeting. The motion to approve the negotiations was approved unanimously. According to Ken Ostroske, FETA bargaining chair, negotiation terms were...

  • Mixing art with nature at Live Oak Park

    Updated Apr 30, 2015

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