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 Fallbrook Firefighters Association, in cooperation with the Fallbrook Land Conservancy, is holding its Fifth Annual 9/11 Memorial Hill Climb on Sept. 12 at Monserate Mountain, at the intersection of Stewart Canyon and Pankey Drive, near I-15 Freeway and State Route 76. Registration starts at 7 a.m. with a brief ceremony at 8:30 a.m. The purpose of holding the climb is to remember all 2,977 Americans who died that horrible day; to honor the memory of the f... Full story
FALLBROOK The Fallbrook Vintage Car Club (FVCC) has reported five donations have been made recently to worthy efforts in the community. They are as follows: Fallbrook Girls U10 Soccer Team – The FVCC donation to the soccer team reaffirms its commitment to local youth. Last year, the donation received was used to purchase soccer-backpacks. This year's donation will be used to purchase warm-up outfits for the girls. Fallbrook Senior Citizens Club, Inc. – The FVCC made a don...
FALLBROOK – Fallbrook, Rainbow, and Bonsall property owners are invited to a free workshop on Saturday, Aug. 22, from 9:30 to 11 a.m. entitled 'Life After Lawn.' The workshop will focus on information about replacing turf grass with low-water use landscaping. The event will be held at Fallbrook Public Utility District (boardroom), 990 E. Mission Road, Fallbrook. Greg Rubin, author of "The California Native Landscape: The Homeowner’s Design Guide to Restoring Beauty and Bal... Full story
FORT JACKSON, COLUMBIA, S.C. – Army Pvt. Nikalaus Peiler recently graduated from basic combat training at Fort Jackson, Columbia, S.C. During the nine weeks of training, the soldier studied the Army mission, history, tradition and core values, physical fitness, and received instruction and practice in basic combat skills, military weapons, chemical warfare and bayonet training, drill and ceremony, marching, rifle marksmanship, armed and unarmed combat, map reading, field tactics, military courtesy, military justice system, b... Full story
July 27 700 block El Caminito Rd. Residential burglary July 28 31700 block Via Ararat Dr. Petty theft August 2 1600 block Dentro De Las Lomas Arrest: Battery (spouse) 29800 block Margale Ln. Arrest: Assault w/deadly weapon (3 victims) 700 block E. Elder St. Arrest: Resist officer August 3 900 block Alturas Rd. Arrest (Juvenile): Fail to obey juvenile court 300 block Ranger Rd. Grand theft 1100 block Alturas Rd. Spousal abuse; willful cruelty to a child 700 block Mandarin Rd. Stolen vehicle 100 block Kaden Ct. 5150/Mental... Full story
On the evening of Tuesday, Aug. 4, Fallbrook citizens and law enforcement gathered to host Fallbrook’s first National Night Out Against Crime, a community building event designed to foster positive relationships between law enforcement and those they serve. National Night Out Against Crime events are held in thousands of communities across the country every year on the first Tuesday night in August. The event is organized and promoted by the National Association of Town W...
Like its cousin the cucumber, watermelon is a refreshing summertime food. It is also just as versatile as cucumbers when used to make tasty dishes for one's family and friends. While ice-cold watermelon tastes good right off the rind, it can be prepared in a variety of recipes including salads and salsas. Watermelon can also be added to kebobs and sandwiches besides made into sauces and juice drinks. Although 92 percent water, watermelons contain several vitamins and minerals...
SAN DIEGO COUNTY - The heat is on its way. A return of monsoonal swelter out of Mexico will create stifling swelter and thunderstorms across the San Diego area beginning (today) Wednesday, August 12, and continuing through the weekend, forecasters have advised. The toasty temperatures and pronounced humidity will increase through the end of the workweek, and the hot spell will peak just in time to make Saturday and Sunday oppressively balmy in many spots, particularly inland l... Full story
FALLBROOK - A motorhome caught fire this morning, Wed., August 12, on south Interstate 15 in Fallbrook, closing two traffic lanes. The fire was reported shortly after 11 a.m. near the Mission Road exit. California Highway Patrol said witnesses could see flames from the back of the older-model motor home. The driver got out of the vehicle and tried to put out the flames with a fire extinguisher before help arrived, the CHP reported. The cause of the fire, which gutted the...
SAN DIEGO - The Chargers will begin what could be their final preseason as San Diego's NFL team Thursday night, August 13, when they play host to the Dallas Cowboys at Qualcomm Stadium amid changes at the concession stands and on the field. New concessions items include: -The Diego Burger, a hamburger topped with American cheese, fried chile relleno, lettuce, tomato, onions and pickle chips; -The Cali Surf Burrito, a burrito with shrimp, beef, potato fries, cabbage, pico de gallo, guacamole, salsa, sour cream and cheese;...
The body of a 20-year-old man who had lived in Fallbrook for the past four years was found in Lake Skinner on Monday, August 10, after he was reported missing at the recreational site in southern Riverside County on Sunday afternoon, August 9. Benjamin Pedro Lucas, originally from Guatemala, was at the lake with a group of families from his Fallbrook church, Mas Que Vencedores, that day. "It was getting towards the end of their day there and some of people in the group rented...
FALLBROOK – Warrior Football will hold its annual Red & White Scrimmage, Community Pep Rally, and Pancake Breakfast on Saturday, Aug. 15 beginning at 8 a.m. The event will be held at Warrior stadium at Fallbrook High School. The event will be held to kick off the 2015 season with Warrior pride! It is an opportunity for community members to preview the freshmen, junior varsity, and varsity teams. Fallbrook Pop Warner will also be participating to see what's in store as they c... Full story
Here's Dr. Carson on social issues: “Ben Carson, … potential 2016 presidential candidate, isn’t backing down from his claim that allowing same-sex couples to wed will lead to acceptance of pedophilia and bestiality.” Google: Salon: Ben Carson stands by claim that gay marriage leads to pedophilia and bestiality. Carson must not come out of his operating room very often – unless it's to listen to Fox Network. Apparently he doesn't know it, but same-sex marriage has been legal in Massachusetts for more than a decade! Has there... Full story
On Sunday, July 26, the Fallbrook Music Society had a free concert at the Bob Burton Performing Arts Center. It was a most beautiful experience to listen to the music and also watch the dancer do the Tango. I have seen many performances in my life and this was certainly in the top tier. What saddened me was that there were many seats available (and free) and the residents of Fallbrook and Bonsall did not take full advantage of it. Thank you, Fallbrook Music Society for putting up these great shows and concerts and filling...
Thanks to so many, "Art by the Inch 2015" in June was a great success. We are grateful for the wonderful friends of the Arts who came and purchased sections of the beautiful mural in support of the Brandon and the Fallbrook Animal Sanctuary, two worthy nonprofit organizations that rely on fundraising efforts in this economic climate. Those supporters were able to purchase original art for $1 per square inch in this fun interactive fundraiser. Many thanks to the 14 Brandon Artists who donated their time and talent in creating... Full story
FALLBROOK – For the second straight year, the Boys & Girls Clubs of North County partnered with the Outdoor Youth Connection through California State Parks to provide club members with a unique camping experience at the beautiful Castaic Lake. The Outdoor Youth Connection works with youth to provide them with access to the outdoors while developing skills that will impact their lives and their communities. In addition to fishing, paddle boarding, and canoeing club members w...
Edward Michael Roche, 85, passed away on August 5, 2015 in Houston, Texas. Michael was born on September 24, 1929, raised and educated in Canada. He was married to the late Joan Roche, celebrated watercolor artist and founding partner of 'Allied Arts', a firm specializing in graphic communications. In 1964, at age 35, he came to the United States with his wife and small son, joining McCann-Erickson, a global ad agency. He was an account executive in their San Francisco...
The Bonsall Unified School District awarded Santa Fe Paving a contract to repair the asphalt at the entrance to Bonsall Elementary School. A 3-1 BUSD board vote July 14, with Sylvia Tucker opposed and Lou Riddle absent, approved the $7,110 contract. "It's something we had to get repaired," said BUSD superintendent Justin Cunningham. The work will also address a dip in the pavement. "We'd like to fill that in a little bit," Cunningham said. The asphalt replacement covers an area of approximately 546 square feet. Santa Fe...
The first six months of 2015 were the hottest on record in California and the world! This year we've had an odd summer: shorter periods of high temperatures and an usual amount of good steady rain over several days. All told, this summer hasn't been too harsh on my roses, and I've gotten reports that some local gardens had a nice show of blooms into July due to short hot periods, but others have reported a lot of sunburned blossoms and stems. This is the result of the plant... Full story
FALLBROOK – Those who wish to learn (or learn more) about growing macadamias should mark their calendar to attend an upcoming event in Fallbrook. The University of California Cooperative Extension, in conjunction with the California Macadamia Society and the Gold Crown Macadamia Association, will hold their annual Field Day on Saturday, Sept. 26, from 8:45 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the home of Jim and Jane Zeimantz, 3410 Alta Vista Drive, in Fallbrook. Classes will be included o... Full story
FALLBROOK – Real estate activity in Fallbrook and Bonsall remained strong as prices and volume increased in July while a reduced number of properties entering escrow foretell of slowing activity in the coming months, Jerry Kalman, a Realtor® with HomeSmart Legends, has reported. With a seven percent bump over July 2014 levels, the average Fallbrook and Bonsall selling price of $564,000 per home reflected a price increase and with it improved activity across the entire sp...
FALLBROOK – Fallbrook High School junior varsity and varsity cheerleaders attended the Universal Cheerleaders Association (UCA) Summer Cheer Camp at the University of San Diego (USD) July 27 through 29 to master advanced technical skills while working on team building. Many members of Fallbrook's cheer teams said it was the best cheer camp that they had ever attended, with 16 teams participating from schools as far away as Arizona and Big Bear. Following the camp, Fallbrook High School cheer coach Escely Marr proudly a...
FALLBROOK – Fallbrook has many great parks, all of which offer a range of recreational opportunities and programs. Parks can provide the perfect setting for healthy exercise and activities as well as quality family time. Parks in Fallbrook are plentiful, but many residents may not be aware of all of them. Most people are familiar with historic Live Oak Park, but how many know about Rainbow Park, Don Dussault Park, or Clemmens Lane Park? The information below has been p... Full story
