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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VISTA – ‘Cowboy Jack’ is performing on Thursday evenings in August, from 7 to 10 p.m. at John’s Neighborhood Bar & Grill, 1280 E. Vista Way, Suite 1-3, Vista. Performances will be on Aug. 12, 19, and 26 and feature acoustic guitar, harmonica, lead guitar and steel guitar. Experience a range of vintage country music that includes songs by Johnny Cash, Hank Williams, Merle Haggard, and Willie Nelson. John’s Neighborhood Bar & Grill serves quality prime rib, steaks, seafood, and pasta dinners at reasonable prices. Call (7...
TEMECULA - Guitarist, singer and songwriter Lukas Nelson and his band Promise of the Real continue to win followers and accolades as they cross North America on tour. The 21-year-old musical artist is the son of American music icon Willie Nelson. Lukas Nelson started playing guitar at age 11 as a birthday gift for his father and quickly revealed himself as a naturally virtuosic talent. In his teens, Lukas Nelson led a popular Maui-based band with his drummer and visual artist brother, Micah. After moving to Los Angeles, he...
FALLBROOK - Five artists will once again hit the walls of Pinnell Gallery in downtown Fallbrook to present their latest visions at the 5th annual Artspeaks art show, which opens Saturday, August 21 with the artists in attendance from 5 to 7 p.m. Artists Marj Linton and Carrie Repking will exhibit works from the world of horticulture. Linton and Repking, each well-known California painters, have a mysterious take on the plant world. Neill Ketchum is painting and printing wild...
FALLBROOK – On a sunny afternoon, July 24, at the home of Helene Ross, the Friends of the Arts met for their annual event. Three well known southern California artists, Rich Stergulz, Igor Koutsenko, and Celou Bonnet, demonstrated their talents. Attendees enjoyed viewing Ross’ art collection of paintings, sculptures, gourds and glass. “Our next event is scheduled for November which will be a tour of two homes and exclusive viewing of their private art col... Full story
SAN DIEGO COUNTY – Now that summer is here pool owners are likely to be spending more time in their backyard retreats. They also might be wondering how safe their pool or hot tub is for everyone using it. It is important to keep friends and family safe by creating a well-maintained residential pool environment. The American Red Cross and the National Swimming Pool Foundation have partnered to offer an online course to educate pool owners about how to create safer surroundings. They launched the home Pool Essentials Main...
Each July, Petra Diaz diligently checks beneath her porch stairs every morning as she goes out the door to work, as living under the stairs is an ordinary-looking green leafy plant, seven to eight feet tall with a thick trunk that she has tied up to grow along the wall. Every day is exciting, as she never knows when the special transformation will occur. But she does know when it will end. Every year one or two buds will burst gloriously into bloom and close just as suddenly...
It’s prime garage sale season. Those interested in conquering the clutter once and for all and offering items to willing buyers can improve their chances of success by following some key tips. Individuals have different reasons for holding garage sales. Some people are moving and want to thin out items before packing. Others are looking to make a little extra spending cash. Still others simply enjoy the socialization garage sales provide. Garage sales can garner a person a good profit. However, if the goal is to make as much...
FALLBROOK – September 25 is the date Keep Fallbrook Clean and Green will hold its annual community-wide Clean Up/Recycling Day in conjunction with the county-wide/state-wide clean up scheduled by I Love a Clean San Diego, the California Coastkeeper, and the California Coastal Commission. Fallbrook residents will have an opportunity to help with clean up activities around town as well as to participate in a number of recycling events. They can recycle their E-waste, have...
SAN DIEGO – San Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E) customers now have even more options when it comes to receiving rebates for energy-efficient appliances. For consumers who are in need of a new appliance and have been hesitant to make a purchase, now is a great time to take advantage of the available rebates. The Cash for Appliance PLUS program, which lets consumers score rebates for swapping out energy guzzling appliances for more efficient models, has been expanded to include energy-efficient dishwashers, freezers, water... Full story
FALLBROOK – Rising costs at the supermarket and worries about unhealthy pesticides or preservatives on foods has led many people to start a vegetable garden at home. Growing vegetables is easier than one would think. Plus, one doesn’t need an expansive plot of land to grow a garden. Many popular varieties can be grown right in containers or in compact spaces. Here are several suggestions of some vegetables that are the easiest to grow, perfect for one’s first attempt at a food-based garden. Tomatoes While commonly con...
CALIFORNIA – Whether due to the struggling economy or an increased desire to live a more environmentally-conscious life, many California drivers are exploring ways in which they can conserve fuel. While riding a bicycle to work or taking public transportation are both reliable means to conserving fuel, there are many other ways to do so as well. • Don't accelerate too quickly. Accelerating too quickly from a dead stop taxes the engine and requires more fuel as a re...
OCEANSIDE – The California Highway Patrol will be stepping up Motorcycle enforcement throughout North San Diego County by increasing the number of officers on the road who target motorcyclists. This will be in addition to the regular shift assignments. “San Diego County is one of the most beautiful places to ride a motorcycle all year round,” Captain Deb Schroder, Commander of the Oceanside Area CHP said. “But we need to insure safety is being practiced out there. That’s why we will be putting out extra officer...
Ray King, a 30-year Fallbrook resident, passed away peacefully in his home in Arizona on July 27, 2010, at the age of 81. He was born May 28, 1929, in Noblesville, Ind. Ray proudly made his career in the military, serving first in the United States Army and later serving 25 years in the United States Marine Corps. He was a distinguished veteran, having served in WWII, Korea and Vietnam and was a Purple Heart recipient. His early military career brought him from Indiana to...
Alan Baldwin, of Fallbrook, died Sunday, July 4, 2010 in Fallbrook Hospital of congestive heart failure. Born March 28, 1936, Alan is survived by his sister, nieces, nephews, and cat Althea. Alan was well known for giving tarot and medicine card readings to his many friends during his daily visits to Albertsons, Starbucks and Union Bank. There was no memorial service for Alan. He is missed by his friends in the community.... Full story
Carl Luther Carpenter was born in Guthrie, Okla. on June 11, 1933, and passed away on July 24, 2010. Carl was a career Army officer retiring as a Lt. Colonel and proudly served his country twice in Vietnam and around the world in Europe and Latin America. Carl was the beloved husband of Enid Carpenter of Fallbrook and is survived by his brother, J.D. Carpenter; his two sons and three daughters in Texas (Stephen, Cynthia, Richard, Elizabeth and Barbara). Carl lived in Fallbrook for 15 years and enjoyed volunteering at Arts in...
Robert Preston Fuller, Jr. was born February 11, 1940 and passed away peacefully on Friday, July 16, 2010 at home with his family at his side. He is survived by his wife, Terri; two children, Robert (Michelle) of Fallbrook, Shelly (Layne); five grandchildren, Landon, Hailie, Preston, Megan, and Austin; sisters, Sally (Ed), Sue (Dennis); and many nieces & nephews. Bob served in the Coast Guard from 1958-1966. He lived in Vista and was owner of Capitol Paving Inc. for over 34 ye...
If you happened to go to San Diego on the final weekend of July, you may have seen Wookies, vampires, ninjas and other pop culture icons roaming the streets and waiting for their turn to get onto the trolley, trying to get to the convention center. There could only be one reason for the sudden swarm of pop culture enthusiasts: Comic Con was in town. The event, which began in 1990 as a small gathering of comic book lovers in a hotel basement in San Diego, has exploded into a hu...
