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  • My Imaging Center a good experience

    Updated May 23, 2013

    I needed an MRI and find them anxiety-producing. I was referred to My Imaging Center in Fallbrook near the hospital and had an exceptionally positive experience. Ali was the employee that performed the test. He was very professional and he went out of his way to bring empathy and comfort to my time spent there. I recommend this place if you need an MRI. Linda White...

  • 48th annual Vintage Car Show promises to be biggest ever

    Updated May 23, 2013

    FALLBROOK – The Fallbrook Vintage Car Club has announced its 48th annual Vintage Car Show, scheduled for Sunday, May 26, 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Potter Jr. High School field, promises to be the biggest ever. Over 300 vintage vehicles of all shapes, makes, and sizes are scheduled to be on display at the annual event. Vehicle entry fees generated at the show go to numerous charitable causes. Admission for spectators is free. Featured cars for the 48th annual show are th...

  • Memorial Day at Odd Fellows Cemetery

    Updated May 23, 2013

    FALLBROOK – The Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War will be having a Memorial Day Ceremony on Saturday, May 25 at 9 a.m. at the Fallbrook Community Odd Fellows Cemetery on W. Clemmens Lane. All are welcome to attend....

  • 'Mad Hatters Tea Party' June 2 to benefit animals in need

    Updated May 23, 2013

    FALLBROOK – The Fallbrook Animal Sanctuary will host a ‘Mad Hatters Tea Party’ as a fundraising event on Sunday, June 2 from 2 to 4 p.m. at Silvergate Retirement Residence (in back area), 420 Elbrook Drive. Attendees are encouraged to wear creative and unusual hats in honor of the theme. There will be a prize for the cleverest hat. In addition to tea and goodies, there will also be a silent auction and entertainment. Tickets ($25/person) may be purchased at the Fallbrook Animal Sanctuary, 230 W. Aviation Rd. or at Maj...

  • Fallbrook Chorale will perform on KUSI-TV

    Updated May 23, 2013

    FALLBROOK – The Fallbrook Chorale will perform, live, on “Good Morning San Diego” KUSI –TV (cable channel 9 or channel 51) on Memorial Day, Monday May 27. The group of mixed voices will sing patriotic and American folk songs. Air time will be 8:30 a.m. The Chorale will also appear at the Fallbrook Masonic Cemetery, 1177 Santa Margarita Dr., for the Memorial Day event scheduled at 11 a.m.... Full story

  • Drum circle changes locations

    Updated May 23, 2013

    FALLBROOK - The Fallbrook Drum Circle will meet in a new location starting Sunday, May 26, at 2 p.m. The circle will take place at the California Sculpture Academy, 300 E. Alvarado, just up the street from its old location at the Village Square. The drum circle offers a great opportunity to join together creative endeavors of drumming, dance, and art. Open to new participants! Please call (760) 723-1899 for more information or directions.... Full story

  • Hits of Stevie Wonder, Ray Charles featured at Cabaret at the Merc

    Updated May 23, 2013

    TEMECULA – Cabaret at the Merc will come alive in style on Sunday, May 26, at 6:30 p.m. with the music of Stevie Wonder and Ray Charles. Featuring some of the greatest hits by two of the most legendary American songwriters, this evening is not to be missed! Performers will include Meloney Collins, Adryon de Leon, Leonard Patton, Nathan Riley and Arthus Ross, who will each provide their renditions of classic songs. Favorite tunes such as “Superstition,” “Ribbon in the S...

  • The Hula Girls to perform at Village Rotary 'Luau at the Hukilau'

    Updated May 23, 2013

    FALLBROOK - The upcoming Fallbrook Village Rotary ‘Luau at the Hukilau’ fundraiser will be held Saturday, June 1 at Fallbrook Golf Club, and will feature the ever-popular The Hula Girls. The Hula Girls are the self-crowned “Kings of Hulabilly,” A brand of music that has been described as an up-tempo combination of rockabilly, surf tones and Hawaiian sounds. The band features a thumping bass, dizzying drums, twangin’ lead guitar, a haunting steel guitar and, to top it all of...

  • Summer fun on the deck at Pala Mesa Resort

    Updated May 23, 2013

    FALLBROOK – Experience absolute magic on the deck of Pala Mesa Resort all summer long with live music and fabulous food. Every Friday and Saturday will bring a live band like Country Band Jeffrey James, Fleetwood Max Tribute Band, and the Blasting Idiots, just to name a few. On Sundays, jazz music to soothe the soul will be featured. Visitors are invited to bring their dancing shoes and friends for a great time and to dance the night away. Chef Sean has created a new, scrumptious summer menu for lunch and dinner with... Full story

  • Rick Springfield at Pala Aug. 2

    Updated May 23, 2013

    PALA – Perennial rocker and actor Rick Springfield will perform with his band Aug. 2 in the Infinity Showroom at Pala Casino Spa & Resort. As a musician, Springfield is best known for his 1981 number one single, “Jessie’s Girl,” which became a Grammy Award-winning landmark of pop-rock and helped establish the emerging music-video age. As an actor, he is most recognized for his role of Dr. Noah Drake on the daytime drama General Hospital. The concert will begin at 8 p.m... Full story

  • Dreisbach wins Fallbrook Hospital's Patient Choice Award

    Updated May 23, 2013

    FALLBROOK - When Fallbrook Hospital asked former patients to nominate exceptional nurses who exceeded their expectations, the community responded with an incredible number of nominations. The Patient Choice Award recognizes the quality care, comfort and compassion offered by the nurses at Fallbrook Hospital, and honors one nurse in particular. As part of National Nurse’s Week, May 6-12, Karen Dreisbach, RN, was presented with the award. The hospital asks former patients to s... Full story

  • Green tea offers many health benefits

    Updated May 23, 2013

    Green tea is regarded as being the second most popular beverage, behind water, around the world. However, given its plethora of health advantages, an argument could be made that it should be first. From its refreshing taste to distinct color, there are a multitude of reasons to support why this drink should be incorporated into one’s diet. History Green tea is said to have first been used in China over 4,000 years ago. There are various legends that tell of the discovery of g...

  • Milo Arthur Ensminger

    Updated May 23, 2013

    Services for Milo Arthur Ensminger, 85, of Flint, Texas, were held on May 17, 2013 at CrossPointe Community Church with Pastor Johnathan Ellison officiating, under the direction of Stewart Family Funeral Home. Milo passed away Monday, May 13, 2013 at his residence. He was born May 25, 1927 in Portland, Ore. to Phillip Joseph and Bertha Johanna Schneider Ensminger. Milo attended CrossPointe Community Church, was a member of the Masonic Lodge for 51 years and served as past...

  • Alice Ione Peikert

    Updated May 23, 2013

    Alice Ione Peikert, 103 years old, passed away peacefully April 25, 2013 in Carlsbad, Calif. Ione was born on August 27, 1909 to James Monroe Whiting and Etta Root. She is survived by grandchildren Tom Appleton, Lori Gabrielson, Cindy Lembke, Chad Hults and Christine Peikert; great-grandchildren Rachael, Tommy and Erik Appleton, Alexis and Reed Gabrielson; eight great-great-grandchildren, along with countless loving family members and great friends. Ione, a longtime resident of Laguna Woods, worked as manager of fine gifts...

  • Barbara Marion Ajello

    Updated May 23, 2013

    Barbara Marion Ajello died from brain cancer on May 4, 2013, surrounded by family and friends at her home in Fallbrook. Barbara was born on Dec. 9, 1939, in Boston, Mass. to Barnett and Eileen (Wall) Goldman. She grew up in Dallas, Texas and Arcadia, Calif. and graduated from UCLA in 1962 with a BA in Spanish and a master’s degree in education. She met her husband of 47 years, Joseph M. Ajello, at a dance in 1965. They were married in North Hollywood in 1966. Their son, M...

  • Arlyne Ingold

    Updated May 23, 2013

    A great friend of Fallbrook, known far and wide for her generosity and philanthropic work, passed away on May 7, 2013 at the age of 95. Arlyne Ingold was mother to Robert Jr., Richard, Renée and Randall; grandmother of Michelle Hobson and Melissa Vaicek, Keith Ingold and Amie Brunner, Karri Groggins, Christopher Benjamin and Ashley Ingold; and great-grandmother of eight precious great-grandchildren. Her children were all beside her in her last days as was her trusted aide... Full story

  • Jessie Mae Fahnestock

    Updated May 23, 2013

    Jessie Mae Fahnestock passed away peacefully on May 13, 2013. Jessie was born in Oklahoma in 1919 but moved to Buckeye, Ariz. and then later to Los Angeles, where she met and married Fred Fahnestock in 1938. Fred and Jessie had a long and adventurous life together starting with a motorcycle trip from L.A. to Chicago to show his mother his new bride and in later years traveling to Europe, Mexico and all over the United States. In 1940, they moved to South Gate, Calif. where... Full story

  • Warrior lacrosse loses a close one, 10-9

    Updated May 23, 2013

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  • Fallbrook hosts 11-Drive Championship meet, Stephens third

    Updated May 23, 2013

    The 11-Dive Championship meet for San Diego County’s high school divers took place at the Fallbrook High School pool May 11. Taylor Pamplin of Escondido Charter won the girls 11-dive competition while Ryan Krand of Steele Canyon had the top boys 11-dive score. The official CIF championship meet switched from an 11-dive format to a six-dive competition in 2007. The 11-Dive Championship meet is sanctioned by the CIF and counts toward the minimum number of meets needed for a diver to be eligible for the CIF meet. The 11-Dive C...

  • 15th annual 3-mile cross country race

    Updated May 23, 2013

    FALLBROOK – The 15th annual 3-mile cross country race “Jim and Joe’s Excellent Adventure” will be held Wed., June 12, beginning at 6:30 p.m. at Buena Vista Park. For registration information, visit www.northcountyroadrunner.com.... Full story

  • Basketball camp offered in June

    Updated May 23, 2013

    FALLBROOK – During the summer, Tribe Basketball will be holding camps for boys and girls, grades two through 10. 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 cam...

  • Golf Scores May 23, 2013

    Updated May 23, 2013

    Pala Mesa Women’s Club May 2, 2013 First flight First low gross Dana Rullo 93* First low net Iris Delaney 70 Second low gross Pat Gallagher 95 Second low net Kathy Callagy 76 Second flight First low gross Sandra Houston 99 First low net Norma Summers 80 Second low gross Phyllis Molloff 113 Second low net Joan Bartel 86 Third flight First low gross Lynne Bradley 104 First low net Nancy Phyllis Korchick 77 Second low gross Rose Bolton 114 Second low net Lois Bisenius 81 *Card off San Diego County Inter-club Seniors At Encinitas...

  • Ponder hits second hole-in-one

    Updated May 23, 2013

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  • Fallbrook Food Pantry – a community asset

    Updated May 23, 2013

    The Fallbrook Food Pantry has been helping those in need for over two decades by not just relieving hunger, but also providing other resources. Being the biggest local organization of its type, it serves the communities of Fallbrook, Bonsall, Rainbow, Pala and De Luz. Those who are within federal guidelines of poverty level income benefit from this valuable resource. Among the people served are seniors, families with children, homeless and the disabled. In 2012 alone, 715,000...

  • Ludwig appointed to CSW

    Updated May 23, 2013

    FALLBROOK – Sherry Ludwig of Fallbrook was appointed to the San Diego County Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) on May 7 by the County Board of Supervisors. Ludwig is an outgoing state director of the American Association of University Women (AAUW) California and current president of the AAUW Fallbrook Branch. AAUW members Laurenn Barker and Jane Niemeier were present as Supervisor Dave Roberts made the motion and the unanimous vote was taken in the board chambers...

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