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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There is a certain allure to seafood – especially lobster. The thought that it is compactly contained in a shell and once inhabited cold, unfamiliar waters, is enticing. Discovering the succulent meat inside the vibrant red shells is like discovering a treasure. I have savored lobster from the Atlantic Seaboard to Sweden, but some of the most delicious lobsters I have ever eaten were enjoyed at Pala Casino's Oak Room. The three-pound Maine lobsters are flown in live; and t... Full story
SAN DIEGO – With hot summer weather arriving in San Diego this week, San Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E) is offering tips for residential and business customers to save energy and money now and throughout the summer. Increased energy use causes higher bills. Air-conditioning use typically increases when temperatures go up, and coupled with the rising cost of energy, some customers may see an increase in their upcoming utility bills. SDG&E offers a variety of tips, resources and solutions to help both residential and...
The panel of coaches and media members who selected the all-CIF softball teams placed Fallbrook High School senior Hailey Drew on the all-section first team. “I’m really happy, and it’s an honor to be recognized,” Drew said. “It’s a great way to end my high school career.” Drew batted .467 for the season, including .593 against Avocado West League competition. Her 10 walks gave her a .533 on-base percentage. Drew’s 43 hits in 92 at-bats included seven doubles, two triples, and three home runs to give her a slugging percen... Full story
Opening Day for this year’s Del Mar Thoroughbred Club summer meet was July 17, and in the fourth race a pair of San Luis Rey Training Center horses trained by Peter Miller took the top two positions. Aftermarketslam and Super Reagan, both 3-year-old geldings who joined Miller’s barn after being claimed during a June 1 race at Santa Anita, finished first and second in the one-mile maiden claiming race for horses 3 years old and upward. Aftermarketslam, ridden by Drayden Van...
Following the conclusion of the 2013 Del Mar Thoroughbred Club meet, the racing organization which leases the track from the 22nd District Agricultural Association began work to widen Del Mar’s turf course from between 52 feet and 63 feet to 80 feet throughout. The primary desired result came to fruition earlier this year when the Breeders’ Cup was awarded to Del Mar for 2017. The first actual race on the new turf course was the fifth race July 17, which was the first day of Del Mar’s 2014 summer meet. The horses inclu...
FALLBROOK – Fallbrook Youth Soccer League invites families to come to Ingold Sports Park for a fun day as they kick off their 38th fall season on Saturday, Aug. 9. Opening Day activities include a walk-a-thon, games, lots of great raffle items and yummy food for the whole family. Registration for the seventh annual “Kick Start for Kids” 5K Walk-a-thon is from 7 to 7:30 a.m., entry fee is $15. The walk begins at Ingold Sports Park, crosses S. Mission at Stage Coach, continues through Los Jilgueros Preserve and fin...
FALLBROOK – The Board of Directors of Fallbrook Arts, Inc. honored their Capital Campaign donors at a special reception on June 28, which included the unveiling of the art mural on the north exterior of the Fallbrook Art Center which recognized the generosity of the donors. They were treated to a preview of the Transferring Ink 3 show hosted by master printmakers Ron Pokrasso and Dixon Fish. Fallbrook Arts, Inc. (FAI) is dedicated to enriching the Fallbrook community by...
FALLBROOK – Friends of the Fallbrook Library (FOFL) will present Peter Bolland in their Acoustic Showcase on Sunday, Aug. 3 from 2 to 3 p.m. Acoustic Showcase is a music concert series presented on the first Sunday of each month, coordinated by Ross Moore. The concerts feature local musicians and singer-songwriters. Bolland is a teacher of philosophy and religion as well as a folk guitarist. On Thursday, Aug. 7, from 6 to 7 p.m., the monthly lecture series will feature Marilyn Ribble, CSU San Marcos, speaking about the...
PALA – Soul and R&B vocal legends The Stylistics and The Dramatics will perform at 7:30 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 20, in the Events Center at Pala Casino Spa & Resort. The Stylistics are one of the best-known Philadelphia soul groups of the 1970s. They formed in 1968, and were composed of lead Russell Thompkins, Jr., Herb Murrell, Airrion Love, James Smith, and James Dunn. All of their U.S. hits were ballads, graced by the soaring falsetto of Thompkins, Jr. and the lush...
FALLBROOK – Obesity is a global epidemic affecting people of all ages. According to The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than one-third of Americans are considered obese. Being overweight or obese has been linked to cardiovascular disease, diabetes and some forms of cancer, and children who are overweight are likely to be overweight or obese adults. While eating a diet that is low in fat and high in whole-grain fiber, vegetables and lean proteins is...
FALLBROOK – The Fallbrook Vintage Car Club presented a donation to Phyllis Sweeney, special projects manager, for the Fallbrook Senior Citizens Center. The donation will go toward supplementing the center’s Senior Home Bound Meals program. The program provides meals for local Fallbrook seniors who are generally lower income and/or physically challenged and can no longer drive, or have significant daily living concerns. The center serves about 50-60 homebound seniors w...
SAN DIEGO COUNTY – It is the middle of the summer, and San Diego County offers plenty of reasons to be outside during this time. But the season’s high temperatures mean people need to take some important precautions, especially if they’re setting out to enjoy local mountains or other backcountry attractions. The dangers became clear again on July 22, when an 18-year-old hiker died from heat-related physical distress after she was airlifted out of an area on the Thr...
SAN DIEGO – A 43-year-old Santee man has the first confirmed local case of West Nile virus (WNV) in 2014, the County Health and Human Services Agency reported on July 22. This is the first local human case since 2012. The man had no symptoms, but the virus was detected during routine screening of blood he had donated earlier this month. The man did not recall any recent mosquito bites, but he had been camping outside the state the week before his blood was drawn. The...
FALLBROOK – Ever realize that some common foods contain arsenic? Water, rice, chicken feed (chickens), and seaweed are some examples. According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, “Chronic inorganic arsenic exposure is known to be associated with adverse health effects on several systems of the body, but is most known for causing specific types of skin lesions (sores, hyperpigmentation, and other lesions) and increased risks of cancer of the lung and skin.” It...
Electra Mustaine has what it takes. This beautiful 16-year-old Fallbrook youth has significant academic achievements under her belt and will be making her way off to college soon while working on launching a career in country music. The daughter of Dave and Pam Mustaine, Electra is carrying forward a family tradition in music – albeit a different variety than her father’s acclaimed success with heavy metal band Metallica and thrash metal Megadeth. A student of Linfield C...
FALLBROOK – On June 11, 2012, the Fallbrook High School Board of Trustees approved the instructional calendars for the 2013-2014 and 2014-2015 school years. Both of these calendars have starting dates that result in the fall semester being completed prior to winter break. During April and May 2014, two calendar committee meetings were held regarding development of the 2015-2016 instructional calendar. Two calendars were under consideration. One calendar mirrors the existing instructional calendar and the other calendar...
Tea Party Patriots co-founder Jenny Beth Martin said it best concerning the issues facing America on immigration. She talked about the immorality of the impending border bailouts proposed by both President Obama and Speaker Boehner and their impact on those attempting to become Americans legally. In her speech she said, “millions of immigrants come to America – legally – to pursue the American Dream. We admire them for playing by the rules, respecting American law, and contributing to our country and our c... Full story
We would like to send a heartfelt thank you to all of the residents of Fallbrook who voted our Myrtle Berry Pie the Dessert/Sweet winner of the Farm to Table event on July 25. The response and support that we have received from the community has been overwhelming. Thank you Fallbrook for supporting us. Kent Harvey On behalf of The Myrtle Creek Botanical Gardens & Nursery team... Full story
BONSALL – Bonsall Chamber’s Monthly Sundowner will be held at Reins Therapeutic Horsemanship Program on Thursday Aug. 14 located at 4461 Mission Rd. in Fallbrook from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. This event is open to the public, call the Bonsall Chamber for further information, (760) 630-1933 or visit bonsallchamber.org....
FALLBROOK – An adult class on E-books is being offered twice in August at Fallbrook Library. “Download Free E-books with Your E-reader” will be taught on Tuesday, Aug. 5 and Thursday, Aug. 21, at 3 p.m. on both days. Attendees should bring their E-readers and passwords and their library card to this informal workshop. They will learn how to download free e-books from the library. Everyone is welcome. The Fallbrook Library is located at 124 South Mission Rd. For more information, contact Joe Burch at Joe... Full story
FALLBROOK – Mohammed Rahman of El Toro Market is one of the candidates running for the title of Honorary Mayor of Fallbrook. The annual mayoral race is designed as a fundraising effort by the Fallbrook Chamber of Commerce. Each candidate must partner with a non-profit organization who will also benefit by the individual’s fundraising effort. Rahman has chosen to affiliate with the Fallbrook Senior Center for the race. Information on the center’s programs is available by calling (760) 728-4498 or visiting www... Full story
FALLBROOK – A Japanese internment survivor is to speak at the Grand Tradition on Friday, Aug. 15 as part of the August brunch program presented by the Fallbrook Women’s Connection. Tom Kobayashi, of Japanese descent, was born in the United States and is a citizen of this country. When WWII broke out, Kobayashi and his family were placed in Japanese internment camps across the country. He will share his story as an internment survivor and as a Hollywood motion picture executive, who found that “True Happiness is not Fou...
FALLBROOK – Spencer and Michele Howard reached their 20th wedding anniversary on July 23. They will celebrate with a week at Pismo Beach in August....
