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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FALLBROOK – Michael and Janet McGurk announce the engagement of their daughter, Megan McGurk, to Rexford Brabson. He is the son of John and Ellen Brabson, who reside in Albuquerque, N.M. The bride-to-be graduated from Fallbrook High School in 2007 and the University of San Diego in 2011 with a bachelor's degree in communication studies. She currently works as a marketing coordinator for Groundmetrics, a San Diego based company. The groom-to-be graduated from Albuquerque A...
The San Diego County Board of Supervisors approved a time extension to complete the infrastructure for the Brook Hills Unit 2 development off of Via Monserate. The supervisors' 3-0 vote May 13, with Greg Cox participating in a California Coastal Commission hearing and Ron Roberts not yet present due to a Red Cross event earlier that morning, extended the time to complete the infrastructure to May 13, 2017. The agreements cover completion of road, water, sewer, and other...
The bid process to construct an extension of the Fallbrook Public Utility District's (FPUD) recycled water line system resulted in Downing Construction, Inc., being awarded a $1,724,618 contract. FPUD's board voted 5-0 May 18 to approve the contract with Downing Construction, which is based in Yucaipa. Approximately 2 1/2 miles of pipeline will be added, and the extension will serve growers in the southeastern part of FPUD's service area. "This will allow us to nearly double our sales of recycled water," said FPUD general...
FALLBROOK – Despite other intentions, homeowners often turn their garages into storage centers for random, little-used items, leaving little to no room for the tools and even vehicles that actually belong in a garage. Such homeowners may turn to sheds to store their garage overflow and keep yard equipment at the ready, but storage sheds are not immune to clutter, and homeowners may find the very structure erected to keep them organized requires a bit of organization itself. A...
FALLBROOK – Waste Management of Southern California encourages residents to review summer safety tips around waste and recycling collection trucks. As school closing bells ring in summer break, safety precautions are especially important in the summer months when children enjoy more time playing outside. "We care about the neighborhoods we serve, and ensuring the safety of residents is our top priority," said Eloisa Orozco spokesperson for Waste Management of Southern C...
Recently, the Fallbrook Garden Club asked our local Major Market to donate flowers for our annual “Petals For Patriots” project to provide floral arrangements for the wounded warriors' facility on Camp Pendleton. The garden club has committed to do this for two months of each year. Susan Edmonds, a club member who works in the floral section of the market, graciously arranged to donate the flowers for our arrangements this year. Imagine our surprise and delight when subsequently, management, through Susan, raised the bar and...
I would like to take a moment to reflect on why we Fallbrookians are such a tight-knit community. I have been a business owner for 16 years in Fallbrook and I respect the many business people in town that uphold honest, ethical business practices and still have a small town excellence in their level of service. John and Teresa Newman of Superior Raingutters and Awnings are that type of company. We had our awnings installed 16 years ago by Superior; the quality and longevity have amazed us. We definitely got our monies worth....
Assemblymember Marie Waldron AD-75 (R) As we enter the summer months, state-mandated water cuts resulting from the ongoing drought are starting to take hold. In the 75th Assembly District, local water agencies have been ordered to make cuts as high as 36 percent. A drive up I-15 shows the huge hit agriculture is already taking, and summer has barely begun. The water bond passed in November included $2.7 billion for water projects. In order to get those projects moving,...
David Albert Dering passed away early Tuesday morning April 28, 2015 at the young age of 90 years old. He is survived by his wife of more than 40 years, Opal C. Dering of Fallbrook; his two children, Kit and Tom; four grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Dave was born July 13, 1924 in Beverly Hills, Calif., the only child of Tom and Margerett Dering. He graduated from BH High School in 1941 and joined the Navy in 1942, training as a pilot until 1947, with an honorable d...
Roland Jackson, a longtime resident of Fallbrook, Calif., and Professor Emeritus of Musicology at Claremont Graduate University, died on June 4, 2015, age 89. He was born in Milwaukee, Wis. He was preceded in death by his parents Ruth and Martin Jackson, his beloved wife, Brenda Montiel, and a son, Roland Jackson Jr. He is survived by three children, Martin Jackson, Karen Jackson, and Ruth Jackson; sisters-in-law Mary Montiel and Carol Kettela; brother-in-law Jerry Montiel;... Full story
SAN DIEGO – To continue providing high-quality patient care in the communities it serves, the Palomar Health board of directors is considering the shift of services from the Palomar Health Downtown Campus in Escondido to Palomar Medical Center in Escondido and Pomerado Hospital in Poway. A special board meeting to consider the recommendation from the leadership team is scheduled for June 24. As the health care industry adjusts to the future state including Triple Aim (goals of access, quality, cost), new legislation, i... Full story
The June 4 Woman of Wellness (WOW) program featured an ophthalmologist and an optometrist from Inland Eye Specialists as the guest speakers. First, Fallbrook Healthcare administrator Vi Dupre encouraged the ladies in attendance to "reinvest in yourself to be all you can be and bring your friends [to WOW]." Duncan Johnson, M.D., spoke on "Cataracts and Lifestyle Lenses." "Everyone gets cataracts if they live long enough," Johnson said. As the crystalline lens behind the pupil...
The Fire and Safety Exposition which is part of the San Diego County Fair took place June 6, and a crew from the Pala Fire Department performed a vehicle extrication demonstration. Unit captain Jay Hearn, engineer Ryan James, fire medic Tony Nunez, and firefighter Rodney Ewing participated in the demonstration. "Out there with about 1,000 eyeballs on us it seems like it took a long time, but everything went fine," Hearn said. In 1995 the Cajon Speedway, the Burn Institute, and local fire departments collaborated for an...
D&H Water Systems, Inc., was awarded a contract to replace Fallbrook Public Utility District chlorination equipment. A 5-0 FPUD board vote May 18 awarded a $69,879.23 contract to the Oceanside-based manufacturer's representative to replace chlorine ton container valves, vacuum regulators, and shut-off equipment at FPUD's Wastewater Treatment Plant. "We got very good pricing," said FPUD general manager Brian Brady. The rehabilitation of FPUD's Wastewater Treatment Plant will increase the facility's reliability and improve...
The Fallbrook Senior Center (FSC) has been a strength in the community since 1974. Located next to the Fallbrook Community Center at 399 Heald Lane, the organization offers numerous activities to its approximately 320 members. For an annual fee of $15, local citizens who are 55 and over can become a member and benefit from the center’s facilities. Games such as billiards, cribbage, mah jong, pinochle, and bridge attract seniors who share an appreciation for friendly c... Full story
FALLBROOK – Fallbrook artist Brett Stokes is opening a new show in Vista and being supported with musical entertainment and craft brews by his local friends. Brett Stokes 'New Works' will open with a reception on Saturday, June 20, from 6 to 9 p.m., at Artbeat on Main Street (330 Main) in Vista. Live music will be provided by Fallbrook's Curtis Price and Will Brumbach. "Fallbrook Brewing Company is kindly providing our hometown, crafted beers," said Stokes. The new art e...
FALLBROOK – The Fallbrook team claimed victory in the May 28 Senior Challenge cribbage match. Fallbrook had 69 wins to the Oceanside team 64 wins. Roy Cook won first place with five wins with two of them being skunks. He edged out tournament director Obie Weeks who also had five wins but only one skunk. Third and fourth went to Carol Williams and Virginia Ballard who each had five wins but no skunks. The next match in the Senior Challenge Cribbage series will be at 12:15 p.m. June 25 at the Vista Elks Lodge, 1947 E. Vista W... Full story
FALLBROOK – Fallbrook Music Society proudly announces an expanded program offering for 2015-16 in response to the desires of the Fallbrook community and the feedback of patrons. Its 38th Annual Concert Season includes 11 different performances, on the fourth Sunday of every month, beginning June 28. “2014-15 was a true learning year for Fallbrook Music Society,” said Marlo Miller, board president. “Our patrons wanted greater consistency in our dates, and it was the first y... Full story
The proposed 2015-16 County of San Diego budget includes $3,665,000 for the Community Enhancement program, and during a designated San Diego County Board of Supervisors hearing June 1-2 organizations explained their needs and plans for use of the money. Each county supervisor has a $733,000 Community Enhancement budget and will decide how much of his or her budget will be given to each group requesting funds. Although the revenue is only from TOT money collected from lodging facilities in the unincorporated portion of the... Full story
