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 – Most little boys who are taken away from their mothers and shuttled away to state run orphanages, foster homes, dormitories and other rough environments, might have been miserable and display emotional strain and tension resulting from these adverse, demanding circumstances. But not Dr Hope. You see, Tim “Dr. Hope” Anders is the son of a Broadway actress and a Catholic priest. His parent’s hidden relationship was filled with love, humor and kindness. For years h... Full story
FALLBROOK – The Fallbrook Lighthouse Chapter of Aglow International will reopen their monthly meetings Saturday, June 27, at 10 a.m. in the sanctuary of Living Waters Fellowship, 2000 Reche Road, featuring former San Diego County Judge Earl Clampett as speaker. Clampett, jail chaplain for the San Diego County Sheriff Department and author of “Blueprint – God’s Got a Problem on His Hands” will be speaking on “How to rewire our brains to stop being in bondage to fear, stress and anxiety.” The public is invited, however due t... Full story
Fallbrook’s number of coronavirus cases jumped from 46 last week to 63 as of June 23, while San Diego County recorded just under 11,100 cases after two straight dates of more than 300 new positive tests. County health officials reported 302 new COVID-19 infections Monday, June 22, raising the cumulative total to 11,096 cases, while the death toll remained unchanged at 338. The 302 new cases represent the second-largest increase since the pandemic began and 5% of the 5,831 tests reported Monday. The largest increase in c...
Craig Pinnell, who along with his wife Marin, founded Fallbrook Girls Rugby Club in 2007, announced Friday, June 19, that he was stepping down from the club in an email to players and parents. Just two days before Father's Day, Craig said he wanted to spend more time with his family to watch his daughter grow up. "I have decided to step out of coaching and running the club," Craig said in the email. "After spending this time with my family, I realize how much I have been...
NEW YORK CITY – Summer is heating up, and many states have rolled back stay-at-home orders implemented to stop the spread of COVID-19. As residents are tempted to spend more time outdoors, The Skin Cancer Foundation would like to remind everyone how to use sunscreen safely and effectively as part of a complete sun protection strategy. Though no single sun protection method is foolproof, research has shown that sunscreen not only reduces skin cancer risk but also helps prevent premature skin aging caused by ultraviolet rays fr...
FALLBROOK – Over the last several years, many people have embraced the notion that 10,000 daily steps are the way to being physically fit. Health experts espouse that notion and trainers endorse it, but is there scientific proof behind the recommendation? The 10,000-step standard – which equates to roughly 5 miles, depending on a person's stride length and speed – has some surprising origins that are not necessarily rooted in medical science. I-Min Lee, a professor of epide...
Have you noticed there are people who actually walk on purpose as part of their exercise regimen? I have witnessed it. They hike, jog and run. It makes me wonder why? OK, I get it, it is a form of exercise. But… I get it walking, jogging and running are in fashion again since the gyms are closed. There are few options left. But of them, these options would be my least favorite. After all with 75-year old knees – even while viewing my last X-ray and I quote, “you have beaut... Full story
The health crisis that the world has been facing over the past several months has had a major effect on just about every aspect of people’s lives. Even for those lucky enough not to have been directly touched by the virus, the lives they are living are nevertheless quite different from what they were just weeks ago. Most of the changes and impact that coronavirus has brought are beyond individual control. But what is not beyond their control, and what each person should address, is how they are handling and reacting to how th...
The National FFA Organization has a multilevel Agricultural Proficiency Award competition, and six members of Fallbrook High School's FFA chapter won 10 San Diego Section awards, six of those were also Southern Region winners and four Fallbrook FFA members were state finalists. Delana Sehnert was a section winner for beef production, diversified livestock production and swine production and was a Southern California Region winner and state finalist for diversified livestock...
Kathleen Ronayne The Associated Press California will require people to wear masks in most indoor settings and outdoors when distancing isn’t possible under a statewide order issued Thursday, June 18. “Science shows that face coverings and masks work,” Gov Gavin Newsom said in a statement announcing the order. “They are critical to keeping those who are around you safe, keeping businesses open and restarting our economy.” A number of other states including Michigan, New York, Maine, Delaware and Maryland already have stat...
The May 21 fatal accident involving a truck driver who lost control of his vehicle on the private road section of Sandia Creek Drive has highlighted concern about trucks on the road, and the county’s Traffic Advisory Committee recommended Friday, June 12, that the San Diego County Board of Supervisors approve a 7-ton weight limit on the public road portion of Sandia Creek Drive. The unanimous TAC recommendation is scheduled to be heard by the board of supervisors Sept. 30. Should the county supervisors approve a first r...
FALLBROOK – The Fallbrook Beautification Alliance's Keeping Fallbrook Litter Free rekindled their group's efforts to remove litter from Fallbrook's roadways and waterways, with ongoing individual litter cleanups beginning June 14. Emphasis was on litter removal in individual neighborhoods or wherever volunteers enjoy walking or hiking. When and where litter is cleaned up is completely up to those residents participating in the program. The group is comprised entirely of v...
QUINCY, Mass. – In a typical year, the National Fire Protection Association encourages the public to only attend public fireworks displays put on by trained professionals, reflecting its long-standing position against consumer use of fireworks. However, with public fireworks events around the country being canceled this year, NFPA is vigorously discouraging individuals’ use of consumer fireworks, recognizing that the likelihood of such activities may increase in the absence of public displays. “While fireworks are an emble...
FALLBROOK – The Fallbrook Music Society channel on YouTube presents featured soloist, Gorden Cheng, a San Diego area resident and renowned pianist, in June. A cybersecurity professional, Cheng has been competing on the amateur circuit since 2011. He has placed in contests in Chicago; Colorado Springs, Colorado; Boston; Washington; Paris and Warsaw, Poland. In 2016, Cheng advanced to the semifinals in the highly acclaimed Van Cliburn competition, which brings together some of t... Full story
FALLBROOK – The Fallbrook Art Center will reopen Saturday, June 27, for The Find Magnified Show and Sale. The art center will be following the recommendations of San Diego County and the state of California to keep visitors safe. The show offers one-of-a kind, affordable artful gifts in a wide variety of media and styles including glass, wood, ceramics, jewelry, wearable art, mixed media, greeting cards and much more. In spite of COVID-19, the show has 32 regional artists a...
Congratulations students of St. Peters! Good job on all your hard work....
BONSALL – The Rotary Club of Bonsall awarded five scholarships of $1,000 each to graduating seniors at Bonsall High School. The club considered a weighted set of criteria including academics, community service, work experience, pursuit of a STEM field or productive vocation, leadership and extracurricular activities outside of the school day. At graduation ceremonies June 10, Jeff Johnson, president of Bonsall Rotary Club, named the winners of the merit scholarships. W...
SAN MARCOS – At its regular monthly meeting June 9, the Palomar Community College District governing board unanimously voted to appoint Jack Kahn, Ph.D., as interim superintendent and president of the district effective July 1. Kahn has been serving as acting superintendent and president since December 2019. Each member of the governing board provided statements of support and approbation of Kahn, recognizing him for his leadership and dedication during the last six months. W...
BONSALL – Sullivan Middle School eighth grade teachers acknowledged their top students in an awards presentation via a Zoom awards celebration. The Most AR Points/Accelerated Reader Award winner is Olivia Harvey. The Math Award is shared by Ava Papoulias and Rori Gartner while the History Award is shared by Riley Waddell and Makenna Fore. The Writing Award also goes to two students, Gbadebo Oluwaseyi (picture unavailable) and Charlie Riley. The Science Award went to M...
Well done students! We are proud of you for all your hard work and learning all year long. Lotus Babashoff Isabella Beckler Nyomi Bennett Parker Chaffin Kayla Herbert Chloe Moriel Kayla Pleysier Raven Reid Phoenix Reid Nolan Walter... Full story
FALLBROOK – The number of professionals working remotely has risen dramatically over the last decade-plus. According to an analysis from Flexjobs and Global Workplace Analytics, there was a 159% increase in remote between 2005 and 2017. That shift toward remote work might have been silent and gradual for much of the 21st century, but the volume was ramped up during the outbreak of the novel coronavirus in March 2020. In an effort to slow the spread of the potentially d...
James Alvord Law Office of James C. Alvord Whew! That was close. Nothing gets your attention like a brush with death. I refer, of course, to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, which changed the world and continues to threaten lives even as people are told the worst is behind them. As an attorney specializing in family trusts and wills, I can see how the coronavirus has motivated many people to think about their own mortality. If there is a bright side to this mess, it's that pe... Full story
WASHINGTON – To further meet the needs of U.S. small businesses and nonprofits, the U.S. Small Business Administration reopened the Economic Injury Disaster Loan and EIDL Advance program portal to all eligible applicants experiencing economic impacts due to COVID-19. “The SBA is strongly committed to working around the clock, providing dedicated emergency assistance to the small businesses and nonprofits that are facing economic disruption due to the COVID-19 impact. With the reopening of the EIDL assistance and EIDL Adv...
SACRAMENTO – The California Highway Patrol will seek public input in June as part of its assessment from the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies Inc., an internationally recognized nonprofit organization dedicated to improving law enforcement and public safety services. The primary purpose of CALEA is to improve the delivery of public safety services by maintaining a comprehensive body of law enforcement standards, establishing and administering an accreditation process and recognizing professional e...
