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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The Taylor Family would like to extend a huge thank you to all of those who came out last Saturday to wish Lucy Taylor a happy 90th birthday. She was overwhelmed by all of the love and generosity she received from so many of her friends and neighbors. We would also like to give a shoutout to Vicki Porter and the Garden Center Café & Grill for doing such an amazing job catering our celebration. The food was outstanding! We are honored and proud to be a part of this little village. The Taylor Family... Full story
A group of residents has started a campaign to bring fireworks and an Independence Day celebration back to Fallbrook. Fallbrook hasn't had fireworks or an official Fourth of July party the past two years. The Grand Tradition hosted an Independence Day celebration and fireworks from 2004-2016 but decided in 2017 to halt the pyrotechnics due to safety concerns for nearby housing. The new Fallbrook Independence Day Committee was formed in late June and held its first meeting...
I note that the Fallbrook Chamber of Commerce donated a check to the Fallbrook Pregnancy Resource Center. According to the latter's website, the FPRC is a religious organization. Since when is our chamber of commerce donating money to religious organizations? I would think that any money raised from chamber events would go to nonprofits that benefit all members of our community, no matter what affiliation or non-affiliation. Religious groups host their own events and fundraisers which benefit their adherents. It doesn't... Full story
There seems to be a general misapprehension that “Government doesn’t do anything, and certainly doesn’t create jobs." That seems particularly odd here in San Diego County, considering the economic contributions of the Navy and Marine Corps. Nationwide, in 2017, the Army and Navy issued contracts to private corporations to the tune of more than $200 billion: Google “Bloomberg, Five key DOD contract trends, Jan. 24, 2018.” That pays for lots of goods and services provided by private sector employees. And other governmen... Full story
Louie Eugene Neece passed away peacefully after a short illness Aug. 15 at the age of 95. He was preceded in death by his parents, James R. Neece and Floy Archer, his brother James and sister Floy and former wife Louise. He is survived by wife Bonnie, son Jerry Neece and daughter Karen Brooks. Louie was born in Amarillo, Texas, on Sept. 17, 1922, and began a lifelong passion for aviation at the age of 4. He enlisted in the United States Army Air Corps in 1943 and after... Full story
Kathryn Marie Bell passed away unexpectedly on August 15, 2018 in Fallbrook, Calif. She was born July 22,1945 in Keokuk, Iowa to Jean (Thompson) and Theodore Dettmer. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and friend. She is survived by her husband Robert of 53 years, her children Heather and Michael (Debra), her grandchildren Joseph and Jacob, her brother Theodore Dettmer II (Anita), her two sisters Shirley (Larry) and Theresa (Tim), her nine nieces and nephews and... Full story
Joseph Fletcher Littell died peacefully at his home in Fallbrook, Calif. on Aug. 14, 2018. Joseph was born Sept. 19, 1924 in Hankow (now Wuhan) China. The son of Bishop Samuel Harrington Littell and Evelyn Tabor Littell, Joe was the seventh of eight children. The family moved to Hawaii in 1930, and Joe grew up in Hawaii and Delaware. He served as a corporal in the U.S. Army in World War II (1943-45) and was captured and held prisoner in the German labor camp at Berga. Mr.... Full story
FALLBROOK – The Fallbrook High School FFA is once again hosting its famous tri-tip barbecue dinners before all Warrior home football games. Dinner will be served from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at the Ag department, which is located at the east end of the football field. The meal includes delicious tri-tip, beans, salad, dinner roll and drink – all for $10. The next home game is Friday, Aug. 24, when Fallbrook hosts Sweetwater. For more information, call the Ag department at (760) 723-6300 ext. 2508. Or, just show up. This is a fun...
FALLBROOK – Golfers are encouraged to register now for the Fallbrook Chamber of Commerce’s annual Charity Golf Tournament, which will be held Friday, Sept. 28, at Pala Mesa Resort. The fun starts midday, with check-in at 11 a.m. and shotgun start at 1 p.m. Tournament play will be followed by a fabulous dinner with awards, silent auction and an opportunity drawing. A portion of the proceeds will benefit the Fallbrook VFW Post 1924. A putting contest will be coordinated by the Friends of the Fallbrook Library to benefit Jer...
One of the most widespread investigations ever to focus on the Roman Catholic Church in Pennsylvania resulted in the release of the "40th Statewide Investigating Grand Jury Report 1 Interim – Redacted," alleging decades of sexual abuse and cover-ups by church officials across the state. "We, the members of this grand jury, need you to hear this," the report said in the opening introduction. "There have been other reports about child sex abuse within the Catholic church. But ne...
SAN DIEGO – Rep. Duncan Hunter, R-Alpine, and his wife Margaret were indicted by a federal grand jury Tuesday, Aug. 21, for allegedly using more than $250,000 in campaign funds for personal expenses, including family vacations, dental bills, theater tickets and international travel for relatives. The indictment also accuses them of filing false campaign finance records with the Federal Election Commission. Federal prosecutors said they identified "scores of instances" b... Full story
San Luis Rey Training Center-based trainer Martine Bellocq, who was severely burned while trying to save her horses during the Lilac fire, was given this year's Laffit Pincay Jr. Award. Bellocq was presented with the award Aug. 18 in the winners' circle at Del Mar on Pacific Classic Day, one of the biggest days of the summer meeting. The award is named for Hall of Famer Laffit Pincay Jr., who at one time held the North American record for most wins by a jockey, and Pincay presented the award to Bellocq. "She did such a great...
FALLBROOK – The San Diego County Sheriff's Department announced that 43-year-old Craig Truckenbrodt and his 31-year-old girlfriend, Dayna Navas, both residents of Riverside County, were detained Aug. 16 by deputies in connection to a vehicle burglary that occurred at Live Oak Park in the 2700 block of Reche Road in Fallbrook. Items stolen from the victim's car were located inside Truckenbrodt's vehicle and Nava's purse. They were arrested and booked into the Vista Detention Facility on suspicion of vehicle burglary, i...
FALLBROOK – On Aug. 9, the Rotary Club of Fallbrook continued their proud tradition of "Service Above Self" by hosting the Fourth Annual Teacher/Support Staff Appreciation BBQ at Ingold Sports Park. The time for food and fellowship enabled Fallbrook Union Elementary School District (FUESD) employees to take a brief welcomed break from their preparations for the upcoming school year and the heat to enjoy some good food and great conversations. Cheeseburgers, potato salad, c...
SAN DIEGO – Military officials Saturday, Aug. 18, identified the San Diego-based Marine at the center of a search in the seas southeast of the Philippines that was called off earlier this week. Cpl. Jonathan Currier, with the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit stationed at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton in San Diego's North County, was reported overboard at 9:40 a.m. Thursday while the USS Essex was conducting routine operations in the Sulu Sea. Currier was declared dead Aug. 1...
FALLBROOK – The Fallbrook Chamber of Commerce announced the newest addition to adorn their office – an avocado-themed quilt, comprised of commemorative T-shirts from past Avocado Festivals. The handmade work of art was delicately pieced and sewn by local quilter, Sandy Scott, who is also a member of the Fallbrook Quilt Guild. Scott took about 20 hours to construct this quilt, starting with avocado fabric, fusible interfacing, binding and the T-shirts. "The T-shirts were backed...
OCEANSIDE – MiraCosta College announced Monday, Aug. 20, that tuition will be fully waived for first-time full-time students as part of the MiraCosta Promise program. The promise program is funded by private donations to the MiraCosta College Foundation and a variety of state and local entities. Along with the waiving of tuition, students who graduated from a high school within the community college's district – MiraCosta serves coastal North San Diego County through its main campus in Oceanside, at 1 Barnard Drive, and San...
FALLBROOK – Nearly 400 students from needy families received filled backpacks and a free new book Saturday, July 28, at a distribution party at the Fallbrook Food Pantry. The Backpack Project is sponsored by St. John's Episcopal Church, but many community businesses, organizations and individual volunteers pitch in to help, (see thank-you ad on this page). "The main fundraiser is St. John's annual Luau for Backpacks, which was a rousing success – and a lot of work," Out...
FALLBROOK – The Solana Center for Environmental Innovation will provide an expert educator to speak about backyard composting, 6:30 p.m., Tuesday, Aug. 28, in Fallbrook Library's community room at 124 S. Mission Road in Fallbrook. The workshop is funded by San Diego County. The Solana Center for Environmental Innovation is a county program that guides businesses to sustainable practices and empowers students, adults, and organizations to become environmental stewards in t... Full story
BONSALL – Nick Vujicic of Life Without Limbs is coming to Riverview Church in Bonsall on Sept. 9 and will be speaking at the 8, 9:30, 11 a.m., and a 6 p.m. services. Vujicic (pronounced VOO-yee-cheech) is 33 years old and was born without arms or legs and given no medical reason for this condition. And yet, the Vujicic family was destined to cope with both the challenge and blessing of raising a son who refused to allow his physical condition to limit his lifestyle. According to Vujicic, the victory over his struggles, as w... Full story
FALLBROOK – Rally for Children members are putting on the Ritz in preparation for, "Rally's Roaring 20s Speakeasy" fundraiser event which will be held at Pala Mesa Resort's, Cliff Terrace Thursday, Sept. 27, from 5:30 – 10 p.m. Guests are encouraged to get all gussied up in 20s attire and join the group for jazz, gin, dinner and dancing. they can cut a rug to the live music of "Hot Pursuit." Activities will also include a costume contest and an opportunity drawing fea... Full story
WILDOMAR – Community Outreach Ministry is holding a Free E-waste Recycling Community Collection Fundraiser Event Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 15-16, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Albertsons (rear parking lot) 1133 S. Mission Road, Fallbrook. Proceeds will provide food and clothing for children impacted by parental incarceration. For more information, contact Community Outreach Ministry at (951) 698-7650 or [email protected].... Full story
VISTA – The North County Aviculturists, for pet bird owners and breeders, will present a roundtable night at their next monthly meeting. Bird experts are welcome to attend and to share tips and best practices on care of feathered companions, 6 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 1, at the Vista Masonic Lodge, 761 Eucalyptus Ave., in Vista. The event will have refreshments available for a small donation. Find more information at www.ncabirdclub.com. Press release submitted by The North County Aviculturists.... Full story
FALLBROOK – Fallbrook Firefighters Association is holding its eighth annual 9/11 Memorial Hill Climb Saturday, Sept. 8, at the Fallbrook Land Conservancy's Monserate Mountain Preserve. This 5K hike honors the memories of those lost during the attacks of Sept. 11, 2001. Their motto is, "We climb because they climbed." The opening ceremony will start at 7 a.m. at the preserve, 243 Horse Ranch Creek Road, Fallbrook. Registration is $50 per hiker; proceeds will benefit the family of Cory Iverson, a Cal Fire firefighter who d... Full story
This past year some of the worst wildfires in California history have killed 52 people, destroyed thousands of homes and scorched an area larger than greater Los Angeles. Surviving the Cedar (273,246 acres/2,820 structures), Witch (197,990 acres/1,650 structures), Cocos, Paradise and Lilac fires in San Diego has taught us a lot. Helping victims is our immediate priority, but we must develop policies that will prevent future mega-fires. Utilities, insurance companies,... Full story
