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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Members and guests of the Bonsall Chamber of Commerce were informed at a June 23 community meeting that there is still a while to wait for the much-anticipated San Luis Rey River Park. Plans for this park were once introduced in mid-2003, and has been in development with Caltrans, County of San Diego Parks and Recreation Dept., and the Bonsall community since. Once completed, it is estimated that the park will include 1,700 acres of property running parallel to State Route 76, and would be approximately nine miles long, begin...
FALLBROOK - On May 30, a new pocket park located at the corner of Alvarado and Vine streets was officially opened. The project was created by the Fallbrook Art in Public Places committee, a division of Fallbrook Arts Inc., with the support of property owner Juun Cho and donations from Southwest Boulder, Grangetto's Farm & Garden Supply, Fallbrook Equipment Rental, EDCO, and project manager Scott Spencer. This corner was recently recognized by the Fallbrook Beautification...
Fallbrook residents Olivia George and Eric Buxton were among the first-place winners in the San Diego County Fair's homemade wine competition. George made and bottled the top wine in the White Dessert Wines class. Buxton won first place in the Blended Red Miscellaneous, Varietals Dry category. George added a second-place ribbon in the Red Dessert Wines class. Since 2011 the fair has provided both head-to-head place awards and gold, silver, and bronze medals based on the Davis 20-point scale. George received a gold medal for... Full story
Choices are plentiful when hosting a barbecue for a festive holiday like the 4th of July. For those who have run the gamut of choices such as chicken, steak, and ribs, why not return to the tried-and-true grilled hamburger – perhaps with a dressy twist? Since we have been seeing a growth trend in the burger business, with more and more of these small specialty chain locations popping up, it appears the love Southern Californians have for the hamburger has not waned. The t...
From June 22 through 25, youth basketball players had an opportunity to get in the gym and work with members of the Fallbrook High School team to develop their skills and improve their game. The basketball program has run the summer camp program for years for the purpose of growing the game in the community. The summer camp is led by head coach Mike West and assistant coach John Kroeger, with the the assistance of many current and recently graduated varsity players. The camp...
FALLBROOK – The Fallbrook Women's Connection July brunch is their once a year event where men and children are also welcome. The featured program for the July 17 gathering will be presented by Grand Tradition owner and CEO Don McDougal. He will give a history, with slide show, about the 1977 purchase of "a property that nobody wanted" and his parents' dream to build a Victorian mansion as a venue for weddings. Everyone in attendance will receive a complimentary self-tour of the beautiful gardens, and also view a mini C...
General Engineering Contractor The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), for those of us only recently awakened by the agency’s relentless attacks on industry and utilities, is the official environmental arm of the White House. It was first named the EPA by our beloved Richard Nixon in consolidation of other environmental agencies formed under the National Environmental policy Act of 1969. The agency answers only to the president, and has no oversight, even though it claims to be operating in the best interest and public s...
NORTH COUNTY - Fallbrook residents Tony and Sue Godfrey, known for their success in agricultural, will be honored by the San Diego Botanic Garden at its 16th annual Gala in the Garden on September 12. The theme will be "Deep Roots... Growth & Gardens." The Godfreys, owners of Olive Hill Greenhouses, will be celebrated by hundreds of local business leaders, San Diego Botanic Garden supporters, and residents as they gather at the event to acknowledge the region’s agricultural h...
The $276,000 the San Diego Regional Fire Foundation donated to the county to purchase Automated Vehicle Locator equipment on firefighting apparatus exceeded the donation amount the county could accept without Board of Supervisors approval, but the only delay in the supervisors' acceptance was praise for the donation and the global positioning system equipment prior to the supervisors' 5-0 approval June 9. "It's another good news day for the county," said Supervisor Ron Roberts. "This generous donation of $276,000 will allow...
In 2012, the Rainbow Municipal Water District approved a lease which allowed West-Tech Contracting to use the lower yard of the Rainbow district headquarters for the processing of concrete, asphalt and other non-hazardous aggregate needed for West-Tech's work on the district's Pala Mesa Tank project. Because the use of the district space was for a district project, Rainbow agreed to a lease rate of $1 per year. "They had a very low-cost lease as part of that contract," said Rainbow general manager Tom Kennedy. That lease... Full story
PALA – Which One's Pink? A Tribute to Pink Floyd, will perform at 7:30 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 15, at the new Starlight Theater and popular comedian Mike Epps will bring his special brand of humor to the Events Center at 7:30 p.m., Saturday, October 17, at Pala Casino Spa & Resort. Tickets for Which One’s Pink? A Tribute to Pink Floyd, and Epps, go on sale, with no service charge, at 10 a.m., Friday, June 26, at the Pala box office and (877) 946-7252. Tickets also are ava...
FALLBROOK - There are very few treatments capable of utilizing the body’s own regenerative properties to alleviate pain. Nevertheless, platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injections are formulated to do just that—use the body’s platelets and plasma to boost healing and repair damaged tissues. American Spine and Pain MedGroup offers this highly-advanced therapy to those suffering from moderate to severe musculoskeletal pain or injury. What Is PRP injection therapy? Simply put, this... Full story
As unpredictable as the weather has been lately, one thing we can plan historically is periods of intense heat in coming months. We had some samplings in recent weeks. We experienced temperatures in the 90s, pushing 100 in June. As summer brings drier, hotter temperatures, roses will struggle to maintain hydration. This year, we have an added obstacle: severe water use restrictions due to a fourth year drought in California. It seems to me there has been more wind adding to...
VALLEY CENTER - The Solana Center will sponsor a free Manure Management Workshop on Sat., July 11, 10 a.m. to noon, at Creek Point Alpaca Farm, 30900 Lilac Road, Valley Center, 92082. The workshop will teach how proper manure management can save animal lovers money, protect waterways, and support healthier livestock and gardens. Class will be taught by Lisa Wood, a noted speaker and award-winning author with many years experience as an equestrian and an environmental professional and Diane Hazard, Solana Center educator. The...
A well-known Fallbrook woman and a longstanding business were this year's honorees at the Fallbrook Historical Society's annual, old-fashioned community picnic held Sunday, June 28. Chick Miller Mahr, 94, a resident of Fallbrook since 1923, received the 2015 Pioneer of the Year award. Scrappy's Tire & Auto Repair, Inc., represented by third-generation family operator, Steve Scrape, was celebrated as the Vintage Business honoree. Chick Miller Mahr Ada Laura "Chick" Miller...
Assemblymember Marie Waldron AD-75 (R) The state budget agreement earlier in June was really only the beginning of a series of intense discussions involving "trailer bills" that deal with specific issues not included in the main budget itself. Senate Bill 88 is one such bill. This legislation, which I opposed, will have significant impacts on California agriculture. SB 88 received final approval on June 19, passing the Assembly in a 52 – 28 party-line vote. Specifically to address complex issues relating to management of g...
County Airports now has the ability to pursue Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and State Division of Aeronautics grants for fiscal year 2015-16 without further San Diego County Board of Supervisors approval. The Board of Supervisors voted 4-0 June 10, with Greg Cox at a California Coastal Commission meeting, to authorize the director of the county's Department of Public Works or his designee to apply for and accept FAA or state grants for any of the county's eight airport... Full story
FALLBROOK – The Friends of the Fallbrook Library will host "Famous Faces from the Silver Screen." Opening July 7, this solo art exhibition will run through Aug. 28 at the Fallbrook Branch of the San Diego County Library. More than 30 large scale paintings in black and white acrylic will most certainly bring back the memorable times of cinema’s golden age. Theo Clifford, started as a cartoonist and caricature artist, first for a commercial outlet and later freelancing on his own. He is totally self-taught, honing his natural a...
FALLBROOK - The inaugural Weichert, Realtors – Murphy & Murphy Charity Golf Tournament, benefiting the Fallbrook Food Pantry, was an incredible success. Sixty golfers from San Diego and Riverside County gathered at Pala Mesa Golf Resort to participate in the Memorial Weekend event. The golf tournament raised a total of $13, 781.69. "It’s a small but strong start to our plans for this being an annual event held the Friday of Memorial Day weekend," said Chris Murphy. "We...
FALLBROOK - According to Jackie Heyneman of Save Our Forest, "Sometimes trees just don’t make it for one reason or another." While the effort continues to add trees to Fallbrook's downtown area, at times re-plantings need to be done. "Three trees were replaced recently," explained Heyneman. " One was due to deliberate vandalism - run over by a car that was carefully maneuvered between parking stops to push it over; the other two just gave up the ghost." One of the trees was l...
SAN DIEGO – Antonio Gates, the eight-time Pro Bowl tight end for the Chargers, was suspended by the National Football League today for violating its policy on performance enhancing substances. The 12-year veteran will miss the first four games of the upcoming regular season, and will regain his eligibility Oct. 5, according to a league statement. Gates will be allowed to participate in exhibition games and preseason practices. In a statement, Gates said takes full responsibility for his actions. "I have taken extreme care o...
