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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Frank Cerda has been named Coldwell Banker Landmark Group’s Top Selling Agent for the month of May.... Full story
ESCONDIDO — The San Diego Archaeological Center is pleased to announce a presentation by Rob Case on Saturday, July 14, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. for the center’s Second Saturday Visiting Scholar Series. This is the first presentation on Cultural Resource Management in the San Pasqual Valley, a two-part series introducing the archaeology and history of the valley. The Condor Ridge site is located on the grounds of the San Diego Wild Animal Park. Admission to this lecture is free to center members, with a suggested donation for... Full story
The San Diego County Board of Supervisors voted 5-0 June 20 to approve the Pala Mesa Highlands project which will construct 124 homes. The supervisors approved a Specific Plan Amendment, rezone, tentative map, and Major Use Permit for the project. The 124 residential units and related recreational facilities would be located on 84.6 acres within areas C, D, and E of the Pala Mesa Private Development Plan. The Specific Plan Amendment creates a density of 1.5 dwelling units per acre, replacing the overall density of 2.75 dwelli... Full story
Kerry Popko didn’t achieve her goal of qualifying for the National High School Rodeo Association’s national finals, but her Pole Bending performance at the California High School Rodeo Association state finals earned her a trip to the Silver State competition July 2-8 in Fallon, NV. “It went really well,” Popko said of the CHSRA state finals held June 18-23 in Bishop. Popko won two of her three performances and would have won all three had she not incurred a five-second penalty for knocking down a pole in the second go-roun...
As Fallbrook High School’s varsity baseball team endured a rebuilding year in 2007, the adjustments also included numerous mid-season transitions in which junior varsity or freshman players were called up to a higher level. Varsity assistant coach Gary Carter, who was a junior varsity coach for seven years, recognizes the assistance provided by his junior varsity and freshmen coaching staff. “It’s big for us to have these guys down in the lower programs,” Carter said. Greg Madden was the junior varsity head baseball coach i... Full story
The real estate industry has played an important role in the lives of Sammee and Ralph Foster. Not only are they the owners of Sunshine Properties GMAC Real Estate, but they met through this line of work that eventually united them in marriage 10 years ago. “We were friends for 16 years before we got married,” said Sammee, smiling at Ralph, seated next to her. “We both have a common goal; we work too much.” Sammee said things have worked out well because they do the same type of work and they work the same kinds of hours....
Mary Jane Berry of Fallbrook won the gold medal in traditional weapons at the American Taekwondo Association (ATA) 2007 World Championships in Little Rock, AR. Berry competed against nine finalists from throughout the world in the Women Age 60 and Over Fourth and Fifth Degree Black Belt Tournament of Champions June 21-22. Berry trains at Church’s Martial Arts in Encinitas. The ATA World Championships is a weeklong celebration of the sport of martial arts, which took place this year June 18-24....
FALLBROOK — Both Youth Volleyball Camp and Youth Tennis Camp are offered at the Fallbrook Community Center this summer. Youth Volleyball Camp will be held July 9-13 by Annette Nielsen for boys and girls ages 8 to 15. Volleyball players will work on basic skills, including passing, setting, hitting and serving. Camp will be held on the sand volleyball courts next to the Community Center. Tennis Camp will be held August 6-10 for ages 8 to 15. Camp will be held Monday through Friday from 9 to 11 a.m. Experienced tennis i...
FALLBROOK — Those age 55 and older who would like to play slow pitch softball are invited to visit www.FallbrookSeniorSoftball.com or call (760) 695-8485 for information and a registration form. The playing rules are specifically geared for seniors. Games will be played on Wednesdays, Thursdays and/or Fridays at Ingold Sports Park. Games start at either 4:10 or 5:45 p.m. Participants will play two games per week during a 16-game season. The last date to sign up is July 11....
The Fallbrook Girls Softball League (FGSL) 8U All-Stars swept the French Valley Girls Softball Association’s “The Heat is On” All-Star Tournament on June 23 and 24. The team won all of their games during the tournament. In Pool Play on Saturday, the Fallbrook team dominated Peñasquitos in a 12-0 game ended in the fourth inning by the “Mercy Rule” and then went on to beat tournament hosts French Valley in a close 5-4 battle. An outstanding 17 runs scored and only 4 runs allowed positioned Fallbrook as the number-one... Full story
Our current sermon series is entitled “Psalms: Greatest Hits of the OT.” We are located at the Bob Burton Performing Arts Center, Fallbrook High campus. North Coast is one church with many locations, making disciples in a healthy church environment. Sunday service is at 9:30 a.m. and includes programs for all youths, nursery through high school. Several in-home Growth Groups meet weekly, promoting Christian fellowship, Bible applications and community service. Call (760) 724-6700 or visit us at www.NorthCo... Full story
Our Sunday services for all ages are at 8:30 and 10:15 a.m. Guest speaker Gary Eikermann will be teaching in the Book of James. The Wednesday Night Study will resume in the fall. For information about our worship services, youth group, women’s Bible Studies, special events and directions call (760) 728-9138 Monday through Thursday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. We are located at 488 Industrial Way, off East Mission Road, one mile east of Main Avenue. www.calvarychapel.com/fallbrook....
Over the years I’ve noticed something fairly common in churches: most operate with a slogan that “Everyone is Welcome.” But oddly enough, most outsiders don’t really feel welcome when they go. One of the all-time most popular television series was “Cheers.” Set in an unspectacular sports bar in Boston, it featured a lineup of characters who were all a few ticks off center, nearly drove each other crazy, but hung together anyway out of friendship and necessity. Like the theme song said: “Where everybody knows your name, and th...
At times we ask ourselves what we truly believe. Does God truly hear our prayers? Does he send comfort in our time of need? I was questioning all of the above as my life irreversibly changed becoming a widow and sole support of my little seven-year-old son who looked up to me for security when my safety net was also abruptly taken away. At the time we lived on nearly two acres butted up against a ravine. The entire westerly vista of our house was glass which made it a haven for sunsets but left me feeling vulnerable and sleep... Full story
The Tribe Water Polo Club’s 18-and-under boys team won the Crescenta Valley Tournament played June 23-24 at Crescenta Valley High School. The Fallbrook-based squad won all five of its tournament games, including two matches over the Cerritos club which had defeated Tribe in a tournament three weeks earlier. “Our offense was ahead of where I thought it would be and our defense came around for us,” said Tribe Water Polo coach Bob Lamont. In the Villa Park Tournament June 2-3 Tribe scored 47 goals during the five games while...
BALITMORE, MD — Tristan Thurlow, a student from Fallbrook Montessori School, has been accepted to attend the Johns Hopkins Center for Talented Youth (CTY) summer academic programs for gifted students in grades two through twelve. He will be taking “Inventions” at the Windward School. Thurlow joins several thousand other students this year from across the US and 80 countries who, because of their outstanding academic abilities, qualified for the Hopkins program. Classes are offered at 26 sites, from Johns Hopkins Unive... Full story
FALLBROOK — Fallbrook Community Baptist Church invites all children ages 4 years to sixth grade to “Adventures of the Treasure Seekers” vacation Bible school from July 16 to 20, 9 a.m. to noon. Activities will include fun with “Dr. Zig,” the “Big Dig” assembly leader, Professor Whoo puppeteer, Bible storytellers, rhythm rock music leaders and Art-i-Facts craft labs. Healthy snacks provided. No cost. Limited enrollment! Come to 731 South Stage Coach Lane or call (760) 728-2966....
OCEANSIDE — MiraCosta College recently announced students named to the President’s List for spring semester 2007. They include Bonsall residents Ni Bao, Amanda Bove and Atira Welles and Fallbrook residents Erin Beck, David Garcia, Jessica Mayers, Natalie McNerney, Shannyl Munson, Catherine Robinson, Katherine Schramm, Chelsea Witwer and Eric Youngren....
David Rogoff of Sierra Madre, the grandson of Fallbrook residents Russ and Shirley Hanner, graduated from basic training at Lackland Air Force Base on May 27. He graduated with honors in the top 50 out of 573 graduates. He was also the guide-on-bearer of his squadron, which is quite an honor. Rogoff is currently receiving technical training at Keesler Air Force Base in Mississippi and will later go to Shepard Texas for further training....
Bill Hansen, Ruby Hoffman and Betty Oswald of the Fallbrook Alumni Association offer information and visit with those who attended the Old Timers’ Picnic at the Fallbrook Historical Society “Barn” on June 25....
Madeline Reese leads the Pledge of Allegiance for Fallbrook Montessori School’s year-end celebration and graduation event held June 14. Liam Voges and Jeffrey Roback recite the poem “The Kite.” Lily and Estee take a turn in front of the microphone to recite the poem “Little Seeds....
The local baseball community and Fallbrook High School community are offering condolences and support to Fallbrook High baseball coach Matt Parker, whose wife and daughter were killed in an automobile accident June 28. “We’re going to help him any way we can,” said Fallbrook Union High School District superintendent Tom Anthony. “Just got to support the guy and hopefully he’ll come out of it okay.” Parker was coaching a club team in an Arizona tournament when the fatal accident occurred. The trip east was also an opportunity...
Eight Fallbrook organizations will receive a total of $160,000 of Community Enhancement Program funds from the County of San Diego during Fiscal Year 2007-08. The funding approved June 19 when the San Diego County Board of Supervisors approved the county’s 2007-08 budget includes $3,203,000 from Transient Occupancy Tax revenue. Although the revenue is only from TOT money collected from lodging facilities in the unincorporated portion of the county, organizations in incorporated cities are eligible for funding and the Fifth S... Full story
Lin Flores (left) and her daughter, Mackinsie, sample the delicious barbecued corn on the cob at Hot Summer Nights, held June 29 in downtown Fallbrook. Themed “Western Nights/BBQ,” the event was sponsored by Connections Networking. Morgan Massens holds Lily Leao, 2, between performances of the Fallbrook Outlaws. Hillbilly Noise was the live band with the Western sounds that entertained at Hot Summer Nights on Friday, June 29. The next Hot Summer Nights event, themed “Off-Road, Military and Racecars,” will be held July 13...
Residents requiring emergency medical/ambulance service on or after July 1 will be subject to a new fee schedule from North County Fire Protection District (NCFPD) following unanimous board approval at the district’s June 26 board meeting. “The adjustment amounts to an increase of about 20 percent,” Stephen Abbott said. “The fees have not changed since 2005.” Abbott explained that in the past, the average cost of a transport has been around $1,000; under the new schedule, the average is expected to be $1,170. Board member Di...
