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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The San Diego County Department of Parks and Recreation held a public meeting on the county’s future parks and services in Fallbrook on July 1 to discuss which public parks and projects matter the most to community members, and what residents would like to see developed next. According to Brian Albright, director of parks and recreation, the county is currently looking at how the funding of future services will be managed, and what can be done to enhance the services currently...
DEER SPRINGS - A motorist suffered major injuries early today when a sedan collided with a tractor-trailer car carrier in an apparent drunken driving crash on a North County freeway, authorities said. The crash on southbound Interstate 15, just north of Deer Spring Road, occurred shortly before 2:30 a.m., according to the California Highway Patrol. Alcohol was believed to be a factor, CHP Officer Ray Scheidnes said. It was not immediately clear which driver may have been impaired or which was seriously inj... Full story
The San Diego County Board of Supervisors voted to authorize grant applications to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for five county airport improvement projects, including runway safety area improvements at Fallbrook Community Airpark. The supervisors’ 5-0 vote June 30 also authorizes the director of the county’s Department of Public Works or his designee to accept the grants if awarded and to negotiate and execute application, payment request, agreement, ame...
Children from military families will soon have help from local schools with addressing their unique needs and concerns that stem from their parents’ occupations, as the University of Southern California (USC) and Department of Defense Education Activity agency (DoDEA) have partnered with eight San Diego-area school districts on a $7.6 million initiative. Fallbrook Union Elementary School District (FUESD), Fallbrook Union High School District (FUHSD), Temecula Valley Unified S...
CAMP PENDLETON - A second Camp Pendleton-based Marine killed in combat in Afghanistan this week has been identified by the Pentagon. Cpl. Julio Vargas, 23, of Sylmar, was killed Tuesday, July 20, in Helmand Province, according to the Department of Defense. He was assigned to 3rd Assault Amphibian Battalion, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton. On Sunday, Gunnery Sgt. Christopher Eastman, 28, of Moose Pass, Alaska, died in combat in Helmand Province. He was a member of the 7th Engineer Support...
FALLBROOK – Courtney Coleen Emerson and Jesse Allan Opgenorth are beginning their new lives together on July 24, 2010 in San Clemente. The bride-to-be is the daughter of Robert and Bonnie Emerson of Capistrano Beach. The groom is the son of Gregg and Linda Opgenorth of Fallbrook. The couple will reside in Orange County....
FALLBROOK – The Fallbrook Vintage Car Club will offer a special program on car design at its July 27 meeting, which will begin at 7 p.m. at the Fallbrook Women’s Club, 238 W. Mission Road. The evening will feature a special presentation by Ed Vivanco of the Art Center College of Design in Pasadena. This is the school many of the world’s famous car designers have graduated from. After Vivanco’s presentation, a question and answer session will be held with special guest Tyler Cornelius, a fourth-year student who is curre... Full story
BONSALL – A nonpartisan general election preparation meeting, sponsored by the Fallbrook Tea Party, will be held at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, July 27 at the San Luis Rey Downs Golf Club, 31474 Golf Club Drive, Bonsall. Local citizens who are interested in retaining U.S. constitutional rights, limiting government, and limiting taxation are invited to attend. Core values will be reviewed as well as how tea party groups work together. Workshops will also be offered to empower attendees with tools to help make a difference in... Full story
FALLBROOK – Volunteers will be holding a fundraiser for the Valley View Tutoring Center, a nonprofit organization that tutors local students and adults. The fundraiser will be on Saturday, July 24 from noon to 5 p.m. at the KB Model Homes (near William H. Frazier Elementary School) on Gum Tree Lane, directional signs will start at the gate. There will be several vendors, raffles, a silent auction, and an opportunity to meet some of the students and instructors. An insurance agent will be providing a digital child...
FALLBROOK – Inspired Images, a production company in Vista, is in the process of casting for a feature-length faith-based film, “Refuge from the Storm.” The film requires actors and actresses from 14 to 60 years of age. An open casting call will be held on Friday, July 23 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Village News Inc., 127 West Elder Street. Filming will begin in mid-October and will take place in Fallbrook, Vista, and Escondido. Inspired Images is hoping to find local talent and establish a pool of talent for future fil... Full story
FALLBROOK – The Fallbrook Alumni Association is sponsoring its annual Alumni Reunion Picnic on Sunday, August 1 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Live Oak Park. Those who have graduated from, or ever attended, Fallbrook High School (FHS), are invited to come have a fun afternoon, renew acquaintances and visit with old friends. As in years past, the Fallbrook Alumni Association will have all the supplies on hand to assemble the backpacks for its eighth annual Backpack Buddy Project. Utilizing the motto, “many hands make light w...
FALLBROOK – Major Market will sponsor the Fallbrook Animal Sanctuary by holding a pet adoption on Saturday, July 31, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. located at 845 S. Main Ave., next to Vince’s Pizza. Kittens, cats and dogs will be available, weather permitting. Residents can help support local homeless animals. For more information, call (760) 685-3533 or visit www.fallbrookanimalsanctuary.org....
This letter is to acknowledge a group of special young people in the North San Diego County area who are members of community 4-H and FFA organizations. These youngsters commit to the task of raising market animals to be ultimately shown in showmanship and market classes at the Del Mar Fair. They purchase the animals and the feed and put in hours and months of care in pursuit of the “Blue Ribbon.” They are judged by qualified, experienced judges who determine if the animals are blue ribbon quality and thus eligible for sal... Full story
After two town hall meetings, I believe Congressman Issa is a RINO (Republican in name only). For Congressman Issa’s information, and other congress people, carbon dioxide has a molecular weight of 44 and, at Mother Earth’s surface, its concentration is approximately three one hundredths of a percentage point (0.031 percent). Humans breathe out carbon dioxide every few seconds. Oxygen has a molecular weight of 32 and, at Mother Earth’s surface, its concentration is approximately 21 percent. At Mount Everest’s peak, the con...
Mr. Conley, please point out the ‘racial’ aspect to my letter regarding Jim Lowery. In my opinion, Lowery was totally wrong in his claim of ‘setting a precedent’ and I was happy to point it out. You are right; the president was elected by a majority of the voters. I think he has declared himself on what he believes; I also think many people have not listened or don’t to want hear what he has said. Rampant is the misinformation about the ‘death panels’ and now the misinterpretation of the provision to list the cost of emplo...
San Diego folks, you do not understand how lucky you all are. In New York City, New Orleans, Detroit, Philadelphia and Los Angeles, crime is a major problem. My policeman friend who worked at the New York City Hall Police Station said the rap sheet went around the block two times every night and triple on weekends with every crime in the book. Very little is said by our news media and government to protect our civil rights leaders. Why? Please have a nice day and remember you are lucky people. John Cardona... Full story
I’m a 72-year-old Grandma wanting to share what I’ve learned. I’ve learned that the Bible is God’s word written through men. For you to know that too, I can share a few facts. The Bible’s original alphabets were known as both numbers and letters. There were 43,000 pages of mathematical evidence sent to the Nobel Research Foundation with the statement that “Man could not have written the Bible” by Ivan Panin. The Nobel Foundation engaged the assistance of a statistician from California Institute of Technology and of two ex...
What a fun, feel-good evening of song and dance! “Song of America” is a musical revue of familiar American songs performed by a talented group of adult and youth performers. We had the opportunity to attend this patriotic show at the Fallbrook Golf Club. We want to encourage everyone to catch one of the outstanding performances at the outdoor Hukilau Restaurant stage. It’s impossible not to tap your toes and sing along to some of your favorite American songs. Don’t miss “Song of America” produced by Curtain Call at the Club...
Pala Casino Spa & Resort CEO Bill Bembenek has a lot to be proud of, both in the amenities his property offers during this economically challenging time and the extraordinarily high level of customer service his staff provides daily to customers. “We are really focusing on value,” explained Bembenek. “Everyone has less disposable income today and is more discerning about their spending. Our goal is to provide the very best quality for the price charged.” Undoubtedly the most u... Full story
All proceeds were donated to the Fallbrook Land Conservancy Foundation to help keep Fallbrook Green. The foundation plants trees and provides funds for maintenance of the South Mission Road medians where flowers and shrubs are planted. The Rotarians said they appreciated the help of the staff at the Grand Tradition and Major Market for helping make their booth a success.... Full story
FALLBROOK – Outgoing Rotary Club of Fallbrook President Tom Koehler handed the club’s gavel to incoming president Larry Rothacher at the annual Demotion Party held at the Pala Mesa Resort. Following the expected hazing of the outgoing president, all the past presidents lined up and passed the gavel along from the oldest to the current, Koehler, who handed it off to Rothacher. Taking part in the passing ceremony were all the incoming officers and directors in a...
FALLBROOK – Time passes and priorities change. When you approach retirement, your investment mindset may have to be modified. If you are in your 30s or 40s, the goal is accumulation – investing and saving to amass as much as possible for your retirement years. When you are older, the goal changes to wealth preservation – the objective of making assets last through a combination of conservative investing, sensible cash flow, risk management and tax reduction. A subtle shift Committed investors who work with... Full story
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FALLBROOK – ARK FILMS’ Kent Allison, a Fallbrook native, and Patricia Thio won two Emmys from the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences. “Armed for the Challenge” won in the documentary-cultural category. First-time-nominated winners Patricia Thio, producer/director, and Kent Allison, co-director/director of photography, created this project about Willie Stewart - a man of steel, and, yes, carbon fiber, who is set to defy his physical limits while train... Full story
