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 – A new wine and tapas bar has opened in Fallbrook’s Jackson Square on Main Avenue. The Gnarly Vine, owned by John and Lura Compoginis, features a relaxing and welcome environment to enjoy a glass of wine and one of the many delicious appetizer plates. After months of preparation, the new establishment officially opened June 19. The Compoginis daughters, Angela and Katina helped on opening night, making it a wonderful family affair. Lura Compoginis grew up in Fallbrook, graduating from Fallbrook High school a...
A 5-0 San Diego County Board of Supervisors vote June 29 ratified the recommendation of Supervisor Bill Horn to allocate the remainder of his 2009-10 Neighborhood Reinvestment Program budget. The allocation of the final $243,160.48 of 2009-10 District Five Neighborhood Reinvestment Program funds included $25,000 to the Rotary Club of Fallbrook, $20,000 to the Fallbrook Land Conservancy, and $10,000 to the Fallbrook Music Society. The Rotary Club will utilize the money for expenses for its Lobster on the Green fundraiser, the... Full story
BONSALL – Joe Bill Carter is the first Bonsall Rotarian to receive the Service Above Self Award. Carter, a local Century 21 Realtor, is currently on leave from the club but has continued to volunteer with the Fallbrook Union High School student of the month program and coordinate the wine and beer companies for the club’s annual Wine, Brews and Blues Festival. More than 80 wineries and breweries were recruited by Carter’s committee. Bonsall Rotary’s outgoing presi...
Reggae lovers aren’t going to be the only ones interested in the July 24 Soul Roll; there’s going to be plenty of variety in music genre for the entire community to come out and enjoy an upbeat summer day. While Pato Banton is one of the headlining artists for the third Soul Roll event, bands that have picked up steam in North County will also be joining Pato in creating a musical experience that is not to be forgotten. Two bands that will be jamming at Soul Roll are Kin...
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When local resident Dave Breeding addressed Rotary Club of Fallbrook on July 1 as the organization’s new district governor for San Diego and Imperial counties, he had some exciting news to share with his hometown group. “Fallbrook will be the site of the 2010 district conference for our region,” explained Breeding. “We will be hosting 250 visiting Rotarians in October.” The four-day event will take place October 21-24. When asked how Fallbrook came to be chosen as the confe... Full story
The Bonsall Chamber of Commerce and seven Fallbrook community groups will receive Community Enhancement funds from the County of San Diego’s Transient Occupancy Tax for Fiscal Year 2010-11. The Community Enhancement allocations were approved June 29 as part of the approval of the county’s Fiscal Year 2010-11 budget. Each county supervisor had a $500,000 Community Enhancement budget and decided how much of his or her budget to give to each group requesting funds. Although the revenue is derived only from TOT money col...
A Bonsall family may soon find themselves without a roof over their heads as the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) continues its plans to widen SR-76. Ron Alvarado, a 67-year-old man living near the E. Vista Way and State Route intersection for 12 years, stated that he had been approached by the state department two years ago and had been told that the property upon which his home was built was going to be purchased for the expansion of SR-76 and the mitigatio...
The San Diego County Board of Supervisors voted to recertify a segment of South Mission Road for radar enforcement. The supervisors’ 5-0 vote June 23 allows the 50 mph speed limit on that portion of South Mission Road to continue to be enforced by radar readings. The segment of South Mission Road approved for recertification covers 1.67 miles from 860 feet south of Pepper Tree Lane to Green Canyon Road. In order for a speed limit to be enforceable by radar, a speed survey must show that the speed limit is within the closest 5...
SAN DIEGO - The County of San Diego, five municipalities, and UC San Diego were collectively awarded more than $3.4 million in grants today by the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS), primarily for programs to prevent drinking and driving. The grants were among $67 million awarded by the OTS statewide for traffic safety programs. The money is intended to give state, county and local agencies the funding to combat impaired driving, encourage seat belt and child safety seat use, for campaigns to prevent distracted driving...
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FALLBROOK – The Fallbrook Animal Sanctuary is holding its “All-American Cookout” from 5 to 8:30 p.m. on July 17 at the VFW Post 1924 at 1175 Old Stage Road. The event will include food, raffle drawings, door prizes and a silent auction. Entertainment will be provided by talented karaoke singers, many of whom are former professional entertainers. Supporters can reserve a whole table and invite friends and family. Everyone will enjoy a fun evening while also helping a great cause. Tickets are $12 per person and all pro...
FALLBROOK – At its potluck meeting held June 12, the Reche Community club installed new officers and directors for the 2010-2011 year. Members of the club are currently making plans for the annual Chicken Potpie Dinner/Fundraiser which is scheduled for October 23 at the Historic Reche Schoolhouse, located at 1319 S. Live Oak Park Rd., Fallbrook. Dinner tickets will be priced the same as last year - $10/adults and $7/children under 12. Proceeds from the fundraiser go to...
FALLBROOK – The Santa Margarita Group of the Sierra Club invites area residents to “Sierra Sunday” on July 25 from 3 to 5 p.m. at Shadow Mountain Vineyards and Winery, 34680 Highway 79 in Warner Springs. Attendees can support local environmental issues as they sample award-winning wines and appetizers while listening to a live flamenco guitar and strolling through the vineyards. It is not necessary to be a Sierra Club member to attend but advance reservations and payment are required. To RSVP and get directions, con...
FALLBROOK – The Fallbrook Alumni Association will be meeting on Saturday, July 17 at 10 a.m. The meeting will be held at the home of secretary Cathy Casper Alexander at 1133 S. Live Oak Park Road. The association will be planning for the all-class reunion that will be held at Live Oak Park on Sunday, August 1. People who have attended or graduated FUHS are welcome to attend the meeting. To RSVP and/or for more information or directions, call Cathy Casper Alexander at (760) 728-2070 or Jan Mahr Owen, president, at (760)... Full story
July 1, 2010 First flight Low gross Debbie Hoffman 85 Low net Norma Summers 76 Second low net Kathy Callagy 78 Second flight Low gross Rose Bolton 102 Low net Gloria Baum 72 Second low net RoseMarie Schumann 76... Full story
The world’s most addictive sporting event is almost over. After 60 nail-biting matches from South Africa, all but four of 32 teams have returned home. The US team finished top of their group for the first time in the 40 years of World Cup competition and finally fell to the last African qualifier, Ghana. This is no mean feat for a country that doesn’t regard this game as “real” football! If a game played strictly with brilliantly dancing feet isn’t football, what is? FIFA, the organizing body stands for the Fédératio...
In a recent local publication, one of our politicos egotistically asserted that government provides for our safety, and not God or Creation; this nonsensical point of view necessitates higher willing and wisdom, to avoid confusing our children: those young in age, and those immature in thought. Your Spirit, a creation of the Divine hovers spiritually over your body, in complete and eternal safety – thank God for this, not government or government officials! The hovering Spirit of the Divine never enters your body; your...
Let’s label this Political Commentary 101: Any criticisms generated from the left to the right are generally characterized by main stream media as enlightened reasoning designed to help us dim witted right-wingers see the obvious. Any criticisms generated from the right to the left are characterized as racist hatred; case in point, the letters written about Jim Lowery’s comments on the actions of our current president. I must admit that when The One was elected I was hopeful that he would bring some much-needed change to Wash...
I am concerned about the pending decision regarding the proposed route extension of SR76 between Mission Road and I-15. It is my understanding that the Caltrans ‘preferred’ northern route under consideration will have very limited access to the planned four lanes. Many of the local streets will have only ‘right in-right out’ access to SR76 requiring a U-turn at a signalized corner to go in the opposite direction. One alternative proposal is to open up non-signalized intersections. This is an invitation to serious acciden...
It’s been over two months since the oil well began gushing into the Gulf of Mexico. More than 83 million gallons of oil have gushed and it is still gushing into the ocean. We know about the destruction of the marshes and the beaches and the fishing industry all along the Gulf; we know about the businesses lost and the turtles burned to death and the birds now covered in oil; we know about the impending danger of a hurricane that could spread the oil to other parts of the country, around Florida, killing the live coral r... Full story
Chinese exchange students, ages 13 to 16 will be arriving the second week of July and need loving hosts for two weeks. Share our culture and way of life with them, while learning about their country and culture. The students will meet with their coordinator from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. each weekday. Host families may join us on excursions and fun adventures. Students may share a room with a host sibling. We will help organize carpools, and students can be ‘shared’ by two families should you have a conflict. Get to know your nei... Full story
I was recently incapacitated for two weeks as a result of surgery and was unable to get out of my house. I contacted the Fallbrook Senior Center about Meals on Wheels and every day, without fail, for two weeks, I received a healthy, tasty, nutritious meal that included a hearty portion of meat, chicken, or fish (one day it was delicious shrimp); a small salad; vegetables; milk; and a dessert. All for $3.50 delivered to the door. It was a godsend for me, and I am grateful that we have an organization in Fallbrook that...
I want to publicly thank Pat McDougal and the Fallbrook Beautification Alliance for making Fallbrook such a beautiful place to live. There are many areas of Fallbrook that these volunteers have completely transformed. One in particular is on South Mission Road. I can’t help but admire the vibrant displays of flowers, shrubs, and trees that grace the medians and hillsides of this busy street. Every time I pass by, I see Pat McDougal carefully planting, weeding, and tending to the landscaping that both welcomes us to town a...
I would like to thank the greater Fallbrook community for its support of the Fallbrook Garden Club events. Your support made both our flower show and garden tour a great success. I would especially like to thank the Village News for offering the use of their facility for our flower show. It was a wonderful venue for the event. I would also like to thank all the homeowners who allowed us to show their beautiful gardens in our garden tour. In addition, I need to thank the Fallbrook Historical Society for letting us use their...
