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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CAMP PENDLETON – The Camp Pendleton Fire Department is scheduled to conduct a prescribed burn in the November training area near the installation's border with Oceanside starting at 8:00 a.m., Saturday, May 19. The burn is scheduled to last up to six hours. Over 90 firefighters from Camp Pendleton, Los Angeles Fire Department, and Marine Corps Air Station Miramar will participate. Burning existing dry vegetation will reduce available fuel for future fires and help maintain native species of grass. Smoke will be visible f... Full story
FALLBROOK – The Sheriff's Department wants to notify all local businesses to be aware of a possible cash handling, sleight of hand scammer that may be active in our area. The Sheriff's Department advises businesses that if a patron asks to change any large bills (such as 50's or 100's), to have a supervisor join them prior to accepting any bills, and determine if they should proceed. The person of interest in the recent incident is a black male adult, approximately 50 years o...
FALLBROOK – As a preview to the Fallbrook Vintage Car Club's 53rd annual Vintage Car Show, on Saturday, May 19, members of FVCC and California Porsche Restoration will take eight to nine cars to the KUSI TV studios in San Diego, for a live TV broadcast, showcasing cars and the upcoming car show. Dave Stall, who has an automobile spot every Saturday on KUSI will be their host. All are invited to watch the KUSI Morning News to see it live. KUSI may also broadcast the car show live. The show will be on the grass at the Pala M... Full story
Unlike most art shows, the annual Reflections of Nature art show at Fallbrook Art Center is held for only one weekend – it was presented May 4-6 this year – and the artists themselves are a big part of the show. The opening reception was Friday night, May 4, but that was not the only time visitors could meet the artists as they were present for the whole weekend. The show is limited to 20 artists, for good reason. Each one had their own mini-gallery with as many pieces of art...
In our current culture, our time is spent avoiding pain. Pain "killers", meds, staying single - wink, wink - and avoiding those challenging conversations. Pretty much anything can be used to avoid pain. It's understandable, especially when we associate pain with "something is wrong." as in "I did something wrong, you did something wrong or there must be something wrong here if I'm in pain." Pain is much more nuanced, however. There are times when pain is a warning, "Hey, if...
FALLBROOK – Succulents can be just what indoor or outdoor gardens need. Even though succulents are becoming more popular, there are still some people who are unaware of their attributes. By learning more about succulents, people may become devotees of these unique plants. The word "succulent" brings to mind juicy, savory foods. But succulents aren't meant to be consumed. In fact, they get their mouth-watering name from their uncanny ability to store water in fleshy stems or l...
Saving for college can be a challenge for anyone, but perhaps it can be more so for families who rely on child support payments. To help address this challenge, the San Diego County Department of Child Support Services (DCSS) is implementing a new college savings program for families called Parents Investing in Education. A parent who does not have custody of a child and is making support payments can participate by making contributions to the California Scholarshare program....
FALLBROOK – The Fallbrook Senior Center hosted the 17th annual Fallbrook Avocado Cribbage Tournament, April 14, and Roy Cook of Oceanside emerged as the winner in the 52-player field. Cook battled Deb Beddoe of Carlsbad down to the last hole in the fifth game of the best three out of five final. Donny Koran of Fallbrook, playing in his first American Cribbage Congress tournament, had the best score in the qualifying round. The 28-player consolation tournament was won by C...
PALA – Legendary pop star Kenny "Babyface" Edmonds will perform 8 p.m., Friday, Sept. 7, on the Starlight Theater stage at Pala Casino Spa & Resort. Edmonds' award-winning, multi-faceted career includes the consecutive multi-platinum landmark albums, "Tender Lover;" "For the Cool in You," including signature hits, "Never Keeping Secrets" and "When Can I See You" and "The Day," including "Every Time I Close My Eyes." Edmonds, as co-founder with L.A. Reid of LaFace Records in 1...
Spring is happening and so are the flowering redbuds (cercis canadensis). When you look real close, the petite flowers resemble a tiny pea, hence they are called "Pea Flowers" This species is native to eastern and central North America and is in the legume family. It's one of my favorite early flowering trees that announce the beginning of a new season, but there other species from California, Texas, Oklahoma, Mexico and even China with many cultivars. Redbuds are considered...
Residents who want to vote in the June 5 gubernatorial primary election should note that the deadline to register is Monday, May 21. People who have recently moved or changed their name will need to complete a new registration form. Those who are not sure about their registration can check their status online at www.sdvote.com. Those who are not registered or need to change their registration can also find information at www.sdvote.com. The San Diego County Registrar of Voters is sending courtesy postcards to two groups of...
