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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At the Aug. 20 meeting of the Fallbrook Community Forum, organizer Vince Ross invited Bob Tavano, president of the Fallbrook Sports Association, to update the group on an effort underway to secure a beer and wine license for sales at the Ingold Sports Park on Olive Hill Road. "We are trying to find a way for the sports park to be self-sustaining financially," explained Tavano. "Most sports parks in the region have a restaurant or more functional snack bar." Tavano said the...
A man and a woman have been arrested for allegedly looting mailboxes throughout Fallbrook and lying about their identities to deputies when questioned. According to Sheriff’s Deputy Zach Harris, "Fallbrook Patrol and Crime Suppression Team deputies arrested two subjects on Tuesday, Aug. 18, for a string of mail thefts in Fallbrook after catching one of the subjects with their hand in the proverbial cookie jar, or in this case, a mailbox." "Fallbrook deputies responded to numerous calls for service throughout the day r...
FALLBROOK – The Fallbrook Citizens' Crime Prevention Committee's (FCCPC) GANAS Mentoring Program is seeking local volunteers who would be interested in serving as role models for and having positive interaction with Fallbrook youth. GANAS reaches children, ages 9 to 18, in local apartment communities. Often, these youth have no one who will listen to them. By volunteering to become a GANAS mentor, one can choose to give a gift of personal time and commitment. Interaction with volunteers who care can reduce the allure of g...
FALLBROOK – Rally for Children's annual fundraiser will take place this year at Pala Mesa Resort on Sept. 27 from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. Back by popular demand will be a repeat of the 50s-60s "Rock 'n Roll with Rally" theme. Trendy diner food, hula hoop and costume contests, raffles, and silent auction items will be part of the fun. A big part of the evening will be the favorite oldies from that era, part of the "Hot Pursuit" band's play list. Attendees are already submitting s...
FALLBROOK – A head-on traffic collision was reported at 3:35 p.m. this afternoon, (Thursday, Aug. 27) on South Mission Road, a half mile south of Rocky Crest Road. Witnesses said an elderly lady in a blue Hyundai compact was driving the wrong way and hit a red Ford Focus. The fire department had all lanes blocked at 3:48 p.m. Both drivers were transported to Palomar Hospital with minor injuries. The #2 lane was opened as of 4:03 p.m. All lanes were open as of 4:40 p.m.... Full story
FALLBROOK – A book teaching children safe practices has been written, illustrated, and published in Fallbrook. Author Milena (Sellers) Phillips has written the book in rhyming verse. It tells the story from the perspective of a young bird named Stella. Stella leaves home to meet a friend by the creek and there she is greeted by a kind-looking cat. The cat seems gentle and asks for Stella’s help, but Stella remembers the advice her mother gives her every time she goes out, "St...
FALLBROOK – The church wedding that Chelsea Stetson dreamed about having became a reality at the Fallbrook United Methodist Church on July 26. Just two weeks before that, Stetson and her fiance, Corporal Jeremy McHenry, were planning to get married by a justice of the peace, but the generosity, love, and support from Stetson's church family made their church wedding dream come true. Fallbrook United Methodist Church Pastor Melissa Rusler officiated at the inspirational and h...
Several years ago, my family and I, along with a large group of people, were invited to a friend’s house for dinner. At the time we were young, broke, and very excited to eat food. When we arrived at the house, there were some tables sitting nicely on the patio that were clearly set for children. When we walked inside we were more than excited to find a beautifully decorated table with individual place settings. It looked amazing! Just about the time we were supposed to f...
TEMECULA – Of the many entertainment opportunities coming to the Old Town Temecula Community Theater soon, two are the play Fiddler on the Roof and a music extravaganza called British Invasion. Fiddler on the Roof will be presented by Temecula Valley Players from Sept. 10 through 27, Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. Touching audiences worldwide with its humor, warmth and honesty, this universal show is a staple of the musical theatre canon. Set in the little village of Anatevka, the story c...
PALA – Pala Casino Spa & Resort will continue its free events series in Sept. featuring the 60+ Club at 1 p.m. on Tuesdays; the underground wine CAVE and Luis Rey’s on weekends, and tribute concerts at 8 p.m. on Saturdays in the Infinity Showroom. - The free Sept. entertainment schedule includes: - Saturday, Sept. 5, Wayward Sons, a tribute to the '70s and '80s Rock Arena, followed by Club Infinity and DJ Ish. - Saturday, Sept. 26, Skynyrd Reloaded, a tribute to Lynyrd Skynyrd, followed by Club Infinity at 10 p.m. with Dar...
FALLBROOK – Susan De'Armond will be the featured demonstrator at Fallbrook Art Association's (FAA) general meeting on Thursday, Sept. 10. Winner of many top awards in juried shows, De'Armond became an admirer of Impressionist painters while pursuing her bachelor of fine arts degree in interior design. The freshness of their work sparked her imagination. A chance encounter with the Plein Air Artists of Riverside was a turning point. Their shared passion for capturing the Southern California ambiance was enough to get her h...
FALLBROOK – The free PSA screening event, sponsored by the Fallbrook Healthcare District will take place on Saturday, Sept. 19, but will be preceded this year by a special presentation at Fallbrook Library on Thursday, Sept. 3, at 6:30 p.m.. Guest speaker and expert Dr. Benjamin Larson of Tri-Valley Urology Medical Group will speak at the Sept. 3 presentation on the topic "Let’s Talk about the Prostate," which will be followed by a question and answer opportunity with the phy...
FALLBROOK – The Foundation for Senior Care has announced that three individuals joined its board of directors in June. Mark Haskell, Joe Sanfilippo, and Dr. Robert Pace have each brought their own special skills to the board. Haskell, former Fire Chief of Fountain Valley, has intimate knowledge in dealing with aging parents and the many challenges they face. His years in the fire service also brings to the organization a well-rounded outlook on business. Sanfilippo, a retired managing director with American Airlines for o...
FALLBROOK – Home ownership opens people's eyes to many new experiences, even requiring homeowners to familiarize themselves with certain things they never encountered as renters. Homeowners become novice plumbers, electricians, horticulturists, and even chemists as they wade through the projects and repairs involved with owning a home. Outside of high school chemistry class, most people have never given a thought to water composition and how it changes. However, once they b... Full story
FALLBROOK – Target indoor moisture at its sources, such as bathrooms and kitchens. Finding the right moisture balance in a home can be challenging. Too little moisture and a home can be plagued by static electricity and interior spaces that can feel dry and uncomfortable. But too much moisture in a home may make it susceptible to mold, mildew and insect infestations. Moisture also can rot wood and cause unsightly stains on walls and ceilings. Maintaining humidity in the optima...
The Del Mar Thoroughbred Club races Aug. 5 included the Graduation Stakes whose top two finishers were both sired by Vessels Stallion Farm stallion Square Eddie. Mrazek won the 5 1/2-furlong race for two-year-olds bred or sired in California. The colt had a winning time of 1:03.77 and finished 3 1/4 lengths in front of second-place Ralis, who crossed the finish line 5 1/4 lengths ahead of third-place Swiss Minister. "That's phenomenal," said Kevin Dickson, the farm manager at Vessels Stallion Farm. Mrazek and Ralis are owned...
The January 2014 re-opening of the San Luis Rey Training Center after renovations allowed trainer Clifford Sise to return to the Bonsall facility. On Aug. 9, Sise had his first stakes winner in a Del Mar Thoroughbred Club race since returning to San Luis Rey. Prospect Park won the Grade 3 La Jolla Handicap by a 4 1/4-length margin over second-place Om and completed the 1 1/16-mile turf course in 1:41.54. "He really outclassed those horses," Sise said. Prospect Park, who was ridden by Kent Desormeaux, broke fourth among the... Full story
Obey became the first San Luis Rey Thoroughbred Center horse to win a stakes race during this summer's Del Mar Thoroughbred Club meet when the two-year-old filly won the California Thoroughbred Breeders' Association Stakes. Obey had a winning time of 1:04.59 in the 5 1/2-furlong race July 31 and finished three-quarters of a length in front of second-place Later My Love, six lengths ahead of third-place Just Google Me, and 13 3/4 lengths in front of fourth-place Ibelievewewillwin. "I thought she ran very well," said trainer...
Fallbrook Women Golfers 2 Better Balls + 3rd on Par 5 Stableford Points August 4, 2015 First place team 107 Fran White; MJ Palmquist, Cindy Becker, Megan Gamble Second place team 101 Nancy Croswell, Teri Hansen, Wanda Reaume, Sue Reed Closest to Pin - Fran White Fallbrook Women Golfers Game: Partners Eclectic Net scores August 11 & 18, 2015 First Place Team 54 Sandi Simpson and Karen Jackson Second Place Team 57 Elaine Pedigo and Teri Hansen Third Place Team 61 Sue Reed and Denise McNeese Closest to the Pin: Aug. 11 – D...
SAN DIEGO - Already sweltering temperatures across much of San Diego County are expected to push a few degrees upward today toward their eventual peak at the end of the workweek. On Wednesday, low thermometer readings of 71 degrees in Chula Vista, Escondido and at Oceanside Harbor topped by one degree previous records, set in 1981, 2011 and 1984, respectively, according to the National Weather Service. A low of 69 degrees in Vista equaled the previous Aug. 26 minimum temperature milestone, set in 1988. Forecasters said high...
FALLBROOK – On Sunday, Aug. 2, Kenneth Bell, choir director at the Fallbrook United Methodist Church, presented an exciting musical concert to raise funds for the Fallbrook Food Pantry. Presentations by the very talented Through the Storm Gospel Choir, occasionally joined by several members of the Fallbrook Church Chancel Choir, as well as the fantastic Brassissimo Quintet entertained an appreciative audience for a very inspiring afternoon of great music! A video h... Full story
FALLBROOK – The Fallbrook Senior Center is offering the following tours: "Catalina Island" (Revised date) The trip begins with a relaxing motor coach ride to board the Catalina Express Cruise. The City of Avalon awaits visitors with dining, shopping, and a glass-bottom boat ride. There is a narrated bus trip along the beachfront and through the heart of Avalon. Luggage handling and some meals are included: one dinner and two extended continental breakfasts. Travelers will stay three days and two nights at the Pavilion H...
BONSALL – At its Aug. 13 meeting, Bonsall Rotary recognized members of the Fallbrook Sheriff's Senior Volunteer Patrol who have been the security personnel for its annual Wine, Brews and Brews Festival for many years. The volunteers' dedicated service to the community is well-known through the thousands of volunteer hours donated to assist homebound residents, be the eyes and ears of the Sheriff's Dept. on a daily basis, and saving the law enforcement agency hundreds of h...
Back in 1921, the small community of Rainbow got its very own gas station. Since it was located several miles from anywhere, the station was a much-needed asset for both residents wanting to buy an automobile and for travelers passing through on their way either to or from Escondido or San Diego to the south, Temecula or Los Angeles to the north. Located on a small triangular strip of land now bordered by Eighth Street to the south, Camino Rainbow on the east and a curving Rai...
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