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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The Legacy Endowment Community Foundation would publicly like to thank the Design Review Committee for helping us navigate the sign process! What a great service they provide our community and Legacy is appreciative of all the help they provided us. We are very proud of the new distinctive sign over our front door! In celebrating 20 years of “Connecting people who care with causes that matter,” the sign is one new step among many exciting ideas and concepts that the Legacy Endowment Community Foundation is going to put int...
The Mike Choate Center PTA is calling out to the community of Fallbrook in our efforts to save the PAT (parents as teachers) Program. This wonderful program is for children ages 0 to 5 and has been active in Fallbrook for over 15 years. The program is bilingual and includes learning through music and movement as well as arts and crafts, story time, and of course, outdoor play. Fallbrook Elementary School District has communicated that our program is being cut from their budget for the upcoming school year. We are looking for... Full story
What in the world is a “spring bunny”? Is it a bunny that jumps really high? And what about “spring eggs”? I know that duck eggs produce ducks, chicken eggs produce chickens, etc., so do spring eggs produce springs? I guess I am being facetious, but I can’t help wondering how this holiday, formally known as Easter, commemorating the most important event in Christianity, namely the Resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ, has turned into a “spring” event. Is this to commemorate spring? If so, why not celebrate it on March 20,...
SAN DIEGO COUNTY – In late 2013, television journalist Elizabeth Vargas, known for her work on the television news magazine “20/20,” as well as her role as anchor of ABC’s “World News Tonight,” made headlines of her own when she left that network’s popular morning show to seek treatment for alcoholism. The news came as a shock to many viewers, not only because Vargas was a successful professional who had risen to the top of her field but also because few people asso...
FALLBROOK – Fallbrook Hospital will offer a four-class series diabetes education program each Tuesday in June beginning on June 3 and ending June 24. Sessions will be held from 10 a.m. to noon. Instructors include the following from Fallbrook Hospital: Maggie Walters, MS, RD, CDE, clinical dietician and diabetes educator; Jennifer Paull, DPT, director of rehab services, and David Dirig, RPh, PhD, director of pharmacy services. The program is designed to provide information, promote skill development and encourage goal... Full story
FALLBROOK – Over 125 families at Fallbrook Street School have more nutritious food to eat lately thanks to a collective effort between school staff and the Fallbrook Food Pantry. Recognizing the need for healthy food to sustain many students over weekends, Fallbrook Food Pantry is collaborating with Fallbrook Street School in order to ensure that students have food to eat at home. “Eighty-si... Full story
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Fallbrook High athlete Steven Branham, age 16, has just played his second year of international rugby. From April 4 through 18, he toured with the USA Rugby Boys High School All American U17 Team and played in competitions in Portugal and France. In 2013, Branham was chosen to play on the USA Rugby U16 team against Wales and England and secured a starting position on an older U18 team for a game in Argentina as well. During this year’s competitions, Branham played two games i...
Fallbrook High School’s boys swim team won its league opener April 3 at home against Rancho Buena Vista. The Warriors took first-place points in eight of the 11 scored events and prevailed by a 104-64 margin. “It was a good win,” said Fallbrook coach Bill Richardson. “Had some good swims.” The Warriors also had a diving performance by junior Ricky Stephens. If only one school has a diver, the diving is not included in the team score although the diver can participate for CIF qualifying purposes (which includes a minimum p... Full story
FALLBROOK – During the summer, Tribe Basketball will be holding camps for boys and girls, grades two through nine. Fallbrook High School varsity boys and girls coaches and their players will provide instruction to young athletes. The camps will emphasize skill development in footwork, rebounding, shooting, defending, ball-handling, and passing. “This is a great opportunity for the youth to work with current and former players while having fun and learning basketball skills,” said coach John Kroeger. There will be two...
BONSALL – Organizers have announced that the final Rick Wiland Memorial Golf Tournament will be held on Tuesday, May 27, beginning at 1 p.m. at San Luis Rey Downs. The requested donation of $35 per player includes golf, cart, snacks, and raffle tickets. Following the tournament, awards and a complimentary barbecue will take place in the club’s dining room. To register, send checks payable to the Rick Wiland Memorial Scholarship Fund, c/o Jack Wiland, 64615 Spyglass Ave., Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240 or call (760) 8... Full story
FALLBROOK – The “Viva Las Vegas” themed auction and dinner gala raised over $110,000 in support of the Boys & Girls Clubs of North County’s programs and their 1600 youth members. The event was held on April 26 at Pala Resort Spa and Casino with presenting sponsor Donegan Burns Foundation. The gala was attended by over 230 guests from the Fallbrook community. Guests were treated to a silent and live auction, along with delicious food and fabulous entertainment. An Elvis...
Adrienne Hess passed away February 23, 2014 at the Silvergate Memory Care residence in Fallbrook, Calif. A service celebrating her life and faith in Christ was held at the home of her daughter, Jackie Brooks. Adrienne Luella Buchlinger was born July 27, 1919 in Norborne, Mo. to Joseph F. and Cora Buchlinger. In 1937, she married Albert Allen Hess in Lexington, Mo. They were married for 66 years before Albert passed away in 2003. She was preceded in death by her sister, Geneva Cox, and brothers Frederick A. Buchlinger and...
NORTH COUNTY – Income tax season is a happy time for people who anticipate a considerable refund on their taxes. They look forward to having extra money; some individuals even plan to finance big-ticket purchases entirely with their tax refunds. However, rather than investing in things that decline in value – like vehicles, electronics, etc., using smart money management can turn a refund check into a nice nest egg or stretch dollars to make the most of this...
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, 2014 will be subject to a 10 percent late filing penalty. In January, approximately 84,000 statements and notices were mailed out to business, aircraft, and vessel owners. This included over 57,000 business accounts that were deemed eligible to... Full story
FALLBROOK – The financial services firm Edward Jones won the 2014 TNS Choice Award for outstanding performance in investment services, according to TNS, a global research consultancy. The TNS Choice Awards recognize financial-services firms and banks that outperform their competitors in acquiring, retaining and developing clients. The selection of Edward Jones was based on data provided by more than 6,900 U.S. households with $100,000 or more in investable assets who participated in TNS’ Affluent Market Research P...
Enthusiasts shouldn’t let a sore back, bad knees or lousy soil stop them from gardening. It’s not that difficult to elevate a garden for easier access and better gardening results. The simple act of creating a raised bed improves drainage in heavy clay soil. Add in some organic matter to further increase drainage and improve the water holding ability for sandy soils. If the soil is beyond repair or one doesn’t want to wait, a raised garden allows one to bring in quality soil... Full story
FALLBROOK – Area residents can learn how to make a garden work well for them and their family by attending a free workshop on May 10 from 9:30 to 11 a.m. at the Fallbrook Library, 124 S. Mission Road. Attendees will learn tips to reduce the amount of chemical additives needed to produce vibrant fruit, vegetable, and herbs, all while improving the environment and creating a sustainable system. Diane Kennedy, owner of French Frolic Gardens in Fallbrook, will discuss ways to garden ‘green’ that includes creating plant gui... Full story
NORTH COUNTY – Coping with drought is a way of life for most North County residents. The National Climatic Data Center, a part of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), works cooperatively with Canada and Mexico to monitor climate and drought conditions across the continent. According to the NOAA, the globally-averaged temperature for 2013 tied as the fourth warmest year since 1880, when record-keeping began. 2013 also marked the 37th consecutive yea... Full story
FALLBROOK – Fallbrook Music Society’s 37th concert season will come to a resounding close on Mother’s Day, Sunday, May 11, when esteemed Redlands Symphony conductor Dr. Jon Robertson gives a rare personal performance in a lush program to be heard only in Fallbrook. “We are extraordinarily fortunate to have Maestro Robertson so engaged with Fallbrook Music Society,” said Ann Murray, the society’s executive director. “He is someone who is recognized for his great artis...
FALLBROOK – Members of the audience will be in Doo-Wop heaven when the world-famous a capella singing group The Alley Cats delivers their high-energy family-style show filled with great harmonies, comedy, and oldies on Friday, May 2 at the Old Town Temecula Community Theater. Every a capella performance by The Alley Cats is accompanied only by the sounds of laughter and voices joining in to sing the melodies that everyone knows and loves. They have won over audiences... Full story
FALLBROOK – Cowboy Jack and the North County Cowboys will perform Friday, June 6 at 8:30 p.m. at Magee’s Tavern, 125 S. Main Ave. The performance will include live vintage country music covering Hank Williams, Johnny Cash, Merle Haggard, and more, featuring Cowboy Jack with vocals, harmonica, acoustic guitar, bass, steel and lead guitar.... Full story
FALLBROOK – A sculpture exhibit, “Up Against the Wall. Sculptural Constructions” will open at Fallbrook Library on May 4 and run until June 28. This exhibit features fine art from seven of the regions outstanding sculptors. Three of the artists have permanent art in the library. James Hubbell is the dean of sculptors in this region. Michael Stutz, a Rainbow resident, has public art pieces installed throughout the United States. Betsy Shulz is well loved by library patrons for her ceramic panel on the front of the lib...
