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 - The “staycation” was a concept many first acquainted themselves with when the economy started to struggle and men and women were forced to tighten their belts. In lieu of trips overseas or family trips to popular tourist destinations, many men and women opted to stay home and save their money. While the idea of a staycation makes practical sense, many found that idling away a week of hard-earned vacation at home could grow somewhat boring after a few days. But whe... Full story
Two Fallbrook High School art students won best of class awards in the Student Showcase at the San Diego County Fair. Lupe Lomeli, who graduated from Fallbrook High School in May, won best of show in the Printmaking 2D competition as well as winning best of class in the division for students in grades 10 through 12 who were in their second, third, or fourth year as art students or in a Regional Occupational Program course. In the panoramic images competition 2013-14 junior...
FALLBROOK - Both amateur and professional artists are now invited to join in a creative competition of designing and building scarecrows for Fallbrook Scarecrow Days in October. During October, scarecrows of various shapes, sizes and themes will be seen from Mission Avenue to Main Street – in the front of almost every business. “Scarecrows Days was started to help bring tourism to Fallbrook,” said founder/event coordinator Jackie Heyneman. According to organizers, artists are invited to create a scarecrow and add a “to...
Johanna Burch passed away on May 15, 2014 at the age of 92. Jo was born in a small mining town in Illinois. In the eighth grade, she placed fourth in the state spelling bee, although neither parent spoke English. Her father, a coal miner, put four girls and one son through college. She met Virgil Burch at the University of Illinois. They married, and Virgil was off to WWII. She finished her education and then the country girl spent one year at New York Hospital working as a...
Kathlyn Ailene Austin, best known as Kaky, passed away Thursday, July 10, with her four daughters and husband Jack by her side. Kaky was born January 30, 1929, in Eagle Rock, Calif. She grew up in the Los Angeles area where she raised her family until her husband’s business took them to the rural area of Fallbrook, Calif. Kaky was an energetic and exuberant mother, sister and wife, involving herself in the community, schools, and her children’s after-school activities. Kak...
FALLBROOK – Diet and exercise make great bedfellows for men and women looking to live a healthier lifestyle. A combination of a healthy diet and regular exercise makes it easier for men and women to maintain a healthy weight while lowering their risk of various ailments, including heart disease and diabetes. A heightened awareness of what makes for a healthy and unhealthy diet coupled with the increased availability of healthy foods has helped many people smoothly transition to a healthier diet. But many people still...
VISTA – North County Roadrunners will hold its eighth annual Wild Duck 5K cross country race on Saturday, Aug. 12 at Guajome Park. Proceeds from this race benefit Mission Vista High School cross country team. For registration information, call Joe Crosswhite at (760) 723-3257 or email [email protected]....
FALLBROOK – The Fallbrook Youth Baseball 6U All Stars team of 12 boys recently competed in a regional tournament held at the Fallbrook Youth Baseball fields over the July 4th weekend. After placing fourth in San Diego County, they advanced to the Super Region tournament held in West Covina, Calif. where they placed among the top 16 teams in Southern California. This is quite an accomplishment as no team from Fallbrook Youth Baseball has ever advanced to a Super Regional...
FALLBROOK – Rugby is becoming a popular sport throughout California, especially in Fallbrook and so it was with pleasure that the Fallbrook Vintage Car Club recently presented a donation to the Fallbrook Youth Rugby organization. Because of Fallbrook High’s successes in the sport, the organization is avidly pursuing the younger generation to grow rugby players that can carry on the high school’s championship tradition in the years ahead. The teams are divided into thr...
Fallbrook High School juniors Bobby Guerra and Ricky Stephens were in different locations May 17, but both won Avocado West League championships at the league swim meet. The swim portion of the league meet took place at Carlsbad High School, where Guerra won both the 100-yard freestyle and the 100-yard backstroke. The league diving championships were held at Fallbrook High School; Stephens had the top boys diving score. Guerra was also part of Fallbrook’s 200-yard freestyle r...
FALLBROOK – The Foundation for Senior Care is organizing a Hoedown & BBQ featuring The Texas Toothpicks band on Friday, July 25, at Silvergate Fallbrook, 420 Elbrook Dr. The fundraiser starts at 5:30 p.m.; tickets cost $45, with proceeds to benefit the foundation’s programs. For more information, call Dotty Metcalf at (760) 723-7570....
OCEANSIDE – On Sunday, July 27, the North County Film Club will be presenting the Saudi Arabian film “Wadja.” Ten year old Wadja lives in a suburb of Riyadh. She’s fun loving, entrepreneurial and likes to push the boundaries. Wanting a new green bicycle in order to race with a friend, she tries to raise the money by entering a Koran recitation competition at her school. The film shows at 3 p.m. at the Digiplex Theater in Oceanside (Mission and College). For more information see www.ncfilmclub.com or call (760) 500-1... Full story
FALLBROOK – The Foundation for Senior Care will partner with SDG&E and the Fallbrook Community Center to sponsor a SDG&E cost savings information program at the Foundation for Senior Care Computer Learning Center. It will be taught by an SDG&E representative and the foundation volunteer computer technicians. Each senior who signs up on the SDG&E website during this program will receive a gift. Seniors are asked to bring a recent copy of their SDG&E bill with the account number on it to the meeting. The program date is W...
FALLBROOK – Sheriff’s Dept. crime prevention specialist John McLelland advises Fallbrook residents and visitors to not leave valuables visible inside an unattended vehicle. “Never leave anything in plain sight in your car that you wouldn’t want stolen,” said McLelland. “Roll your windows up and lock your doors at all times, even when parked at home....
FALLBROOK – Local residents interested in serving as a member of the Fallbrook Healthcare District board and wishing to take part in the Nov. 4 election can now file for candidacy with the San Diego Registrar of Voters office. Three seats will be open in the 2014 election. Interested parties can pick up candidate information and filing packets at the Fallbrook Healthcare District office, 577 E. Elder St., Unit U, Fallbrook. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Visitors are advised to call first...
The heavy metal band Motley Crue is on its farewell tour which is scheduled to end Nov. 22 in Spokane, Wash. Should the band's retirement plans remain unchanged, fans will need to rely on tribute bands to hear Motley Crue music live. For a Motley Crue tribute band such as Motley 2, who performed at Pala Casino's Infinity nightclub July 12, the farewell tour of the band they emulate is unfamiliar territory. "It's the first time I've ever experienced this or anybody has. It's... Full story
PALA – Pala Casino Spa & Resort will continue its free events series in August featuring the 60+ Club at 1 p.m. on Tuesdays and tribute concerts at 8 p.m. on Saturdays in the Infinity Showroom. The free August entertainment schedule includes: 8 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 2, Zeppelin USA, a tribute to Led Zeppelin, followed by Club Infinity 1 p.m., Tuesday, Aug. 5, 60+ Club, Walk Like a Man, a tribute to Frankie Valli and music of the 50s, 60s and 70s. 8 p.m., Saturday, Aug....
FALLBROOK – Christ The King will put on its inaugural “Everybody’s Got Talent!” talent show on Saturday, Aug. 9, from 5 to 7:30 p.m. The show, planned to be an annual event, will take place in the church’s fellowship hall, 1620 S. Stage Coach Ln. The event will feature a wide variety of talent – from the very young to the not-so-young. Dinner will be served, and the public is welcome to attend. Admission is free; tickets are available now. Please contact Diane Erickson by emailing [email protected]. A freewil... Full story
FALLBROOK – In July, Kevin Miller retired from Rainbow Municipal Water District after 29 years of service. Miller joined the District in October, 1984 as a meter reader and retired as the wastewater and projects superintendent. During his years with the district, Miller has held many positions, including maintenance worker, maintenance lead worker, construction & maintenance supervisor, assistant O&M manager and operations project manager. Throughout his employment with...
Because of the Affordable Care Act, most health plans must now cover a set of preventive services like shots and screening tests that can help one stay healthy. This includes Exchange/Marketplace insurance plans, and most private insurance and employer plans. And the best news is, they’re free*, with no co-pays or deductibles, as long as the services are delivered by a doctor within one’s insurance network. The premise behind providing these preventive care screenings free of charge, is that insurance plans want to help their... Full story
FALLBROOK – Diet and exercise go hand in hand for both men and women working toward a weight loss goal. For women, finding the right balance between these two is especially critical. Feel the burn of strength training Cardiovascular exercise is important, but women need more iron in their weight-loss regimens, specifically the type of iron found on the weight bench. Skipping strength-training exercises eliminates one of the fastest ways to see measurable weight loss. Two sessions per week of strength-training exercises...
SAN DIEGO COUNTY – According to a report released last week by the San Diego County Medical Examiner (ME), suicides and prescription drug overdoses continue for the third year to be the leading causes of death in cases investigated by the agency. It also showed that homicide numbers declined for the first time in two years. The ME’s 2013 Annual Report was a compilation of data based on nearly 10,000 deaths in the county that were reported to the office last year. This r...
The Fallbrook Gem and Mineral Society won the John Dalley Memorial Award for the society’s display case at the gems, minerals, and jewelry exhibit at the San Diego County Fair. “We feel very privileged, very honored to have got the award,” said Fallbrook Gem and Mineral Society president Gail Kerry. The case was titled “California Dreamin’”. “Basically it told the story of three of the main big stories about gems and minerals in California,” said Michael Evans, the assistant c... Full story
So, Dan Collins, did you read the opinion by Melanie Faulkner? She said her water bill jumped 33 percent as did her friend’s “here in town.” Sounds like FPUD to me. I’ve had Rainbow water for eight years now. My bill has not varied much. So, who is the big spender here? The trial merger was just that...a trial. Now we know who the big spender is and the marriage is off. Of course FPUD wants a shot-gun wedding, but that is not going to happen thanks to the Rainbow directors who are watching out for their constituency. Thank y...
