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 – REINS Therapeutic Horsemanship Program will host its 19th Annual Country Hoedown Oct. 10. The Donegan Burns Foundation will be the presenting sponsor for the hoedown for the third year in a row. The hoedown will be held at REINS, 4461 S. Mission Rd. from 4 to 10 p.m. This ‘old time’ event is a major fundraiser that helps support the life changing therapy REINS provides to disabled children and adults in San Diego County. The REINS Country Hoedown draws over 800 guests from the local community and across the natio...
FALLBROOK – Farmer Haas Reed, Fallbrook Scarecrow Days’ mascot, spent a week at the Fallbrook Library announcing the demonstration of building a scarecrow. Now the real projects begin. The plan is to build a scarecrow in four days. The first workshop session began on Sept. 2 and continues through Sept. 5 from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. The second session is from Sept. 16 to 19, same time schedule. Cost of workshop, applications for the scarecrow contest and more information can be fou... Full story
The new school year is well underway at Fallbrook Union High School, and new students, teachers and administrators have begun the process to assimilate into the school culture, all while looking for a way to make a positive mark on the Fallbrook High atmosphere. Two individuals who are looking forward to making a positive impact are Dennis Perez and Dr. Stephanie Osowski, new assistant principals who have been contracted to help principal Larry Boone run the Fallbrook Union... Full story
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For those people who get Labor Day off, it is a good excuse to light up the barbeque and grill some burgers for lunch or dinner. For a change, gourmet burgers can be created with a few extra ingredients. Beyond the traditional toppings of lettuce, tomato, onion and pickles, hamburger meals can now be constructed with a variety of tasty fruits, vegetables and condiments. When planning for a backyard barbeque, include a wide range of toppings and let your family and friends...
FALLBROOK – Marines and Sailors with I Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group volunteered at a charity event held by the Fallbrook Food Pantry, Aug. 15. The Fallbrook Food Pantry collects food donations from local businesses and redistributes it to families going through difficult situations. “Everybody has to eat and we want to encourage the volunteer spirit,” said Navy Commander James Johnson, the chaplain for I MHG. “For about eight or nine months now, [the Marines...
FALLBROOK – San Diego County Library (SDCL) is devoted to building bright futures for the youth of San Diego County. A variety of County Library branches are hosting Talks about Life – Platicas de Vida, a series of Parenting Classes led by instructor Elizabeth Pastrana. The classes are offered in Spanish and registration is not required; walk-ins are welcome. Dates and locations include: Fallbrook Library – Sept. 8, 15, and 22 at 6-8 p.m. For more information, visit the library at 124 S. Mission Rd.... Full story
SALT LAKE CITY – Elena Czarnowski of Fallbrook has received her master of arts in teaching in mathematics (5-9) from Western Governors University (WGU). The university held its 29th semi-annual commencement ceremony in Salt Lake City on August 15 and celebrated the graduation of more than 8,500 graduates. In addition to recognizing students who graduated in the past six months, the nation’s first competency-based university marked another major milestone – 50,000 graduates in just 15 years... Full story
July 24 1000 block Highland Park Get credit/etc. other's ID August 15 1400 block S. Mission Rd. Spousal/cohabitant abuse with serious injury August 17 1100 block Alturas Rd. Miscellaneous incidents August 20 600 block S. Main Ave. Petty theft (shoplift) 800 block S. Main Ave. Arrest: Flash incarceration 1300 block S. Mission Rd. Burglary (shoplifting) August 21 1000 block Hughes Ln. Death 400 block Ammunition Rd. Petty theft (from vehicle) 300 block Rice Canyon Rd. Other agency vehicle theft recovery 800 block Alturas Rd....
The Rainbow Municipal Water District board approved an agreement with the County of San Diego, the Bonsall Unified School District, San Diego Gas & Electric, and the ownership of the Golf Green Estates development regarding utility rights in what will be a future public right-of-way. The 5-0 vote July 28 authorized Rainbow general manager Tom Kennedy to execute the agreement with the County of San Diego, which is coordinating the agreement as part of its processing for Golf Green Estates. "It allows us to have access to the... Full story
An additional change to the contract to re-coat Rattlesnake Reservoir has added $60,226.12 to the project contract and extended the completion date to Aug. 30. A 5-0 FPUD board vote July 27 approved the amendment to the contract with Simpson Sandblasting and Specialty Coatings, Inc. The total contract amount was increased from $532,940.86 to $593,166.98 while 14 days were added to the previous Aug. 16 final completion date. FPUD budgeted $600,000 for the project. "Even with the additional work it still came under the engineer...
BONSALL – The Bonsall Chamber of Commerce is hosting a Home-Based Business Sundowner on Thursday, Sept. 10 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at the River Village Shopping Center, 5256 S. Mission Rd. The event will be held in the courtyard behind the chamber office, located at the roundabout with the center flagpole. The goal is for the community to get to know the variety of businesses that are available here in town. The attending businesses are Bonsall Chamber members and they would like everyone to come and meet them! Bonsall’s ver...
PALA – The Infinity Showroom at Pala Casino Spa & Resort will be Monday Night Football (MNF) headquarters in Southern California starting at 4 p.m., Monday, Sept. 14, when the Philadelphia Eagles meet the Atlanta Falcons in the first game of a National Football League MNF season-opening doubleheader. Then at 7:20 p.m., the Minnesota Vikings play the San Francisco 49ers. The hometown San Diego Chargers will play twice at home on MNF, hosting the Pittsburgh Steelers on Oct. 1...
FALLBROOK – The Fallbrook Chamber of Commerce has announced the following events for the month of September: - Sept. 10 – SunUpper hosted by Foundation for Senior Care, 7:30 to 9 a.m., 135 S. Mission Road. - Sept. 16 – State of the Chamber Dinner at Zion Lutheran School, 5:30 p.m. - Sept. 25 – Annual Charity Golf Tournament at Pala Mesa Resort - Sept. 30 – Wine Down Wednesday at Beach House Winery, 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. For more information, call the Chamber office at (760) 728-5845....
FALLBROOK – The Rainbow Municipal Water District (RMWD) Board of Directors voted on Aug. 25 to adopt a supplemental Resolution of Objection to the Fallbrook Public Utility District (FPUD) application to dissolve RMWD and annex its territory. A Resolution of Objection is a formal legal step that is intended to carry great weight with the commissioners of the Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO) that will consider the FPUD application next month. “We conducted an objective review of the FPUD application using one of the...
FALLBROOK – From Aug. 5 through Aug. 9, members of the Fallbrook community flooded Jersey Mike’s to enjoy one of their delicious subs and give back to the youth of Fallbrook at the Boys & Girls Clubs of North County. By the conclusion of this fundraiser, the community had come together to raise a total of $4,173, one of the highest amounts Jersey Mike’s has ever raised through one of their fundraisers. Eight thousand coupons were given out to community members in Fallb...
Dorothy Tedford Norton, 100, died of natural causes Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2015. Born March 25, 1915, in Santa Ana, she lived in Fallbrook 69 years. She was a housewife and librarian at Fallbrook Library. She received a bachelor's degree in business from UC Berkeley. She was a Boy Scout and Camp Fire Girl leader, and a member of PTA, AAUW and Friends of the Library. Mrs. Norton is survived by her son, John Norton of Oxnard; her daughter and son-in-law, Nancy and Mark Bower of Covina; six grandchildren and five...
SAN DIEGO – Hundreds of local business leaders, garden supporters and local residents will be attending the San Diego Botanic Garden’s 16th annual Gala in the Garden on Saturday, Sept. 12 from 5 to 9:30 p.m. Fallbrook residents Tony and Sue Godfrey are to be presented with the Paul Ecke Jr. Award of Excellence, which is bestowed annually at the Gala. Their Olive Hill Greenhouses is the 2015 Presenting Sponsor of the gala. The event's theme this year is “Deep Roots…Growth & Gardens,” which commemorates the origins of the ga...
FALLBROOK – As the weather turns cooler, outdoor improvements become less practical. Homeowners' thoughts may turn to projects they can tackle inside of the home. Now may be the time to consider the purchase of new appliances that can be the finishing touches to renovated spaces. Fall is prime time to purchase new large appliances. Manufacturers typically unveil their latest models during September and October. At this point, prices on older models will be reduced to make r... Full story
FALLBROOK – Keep Fallbrook Clean and Green, a division of the Fallbrook Beautification Alliance, has scheduled their annual community-wide Clean Up Day for Saturday, Sept. 19, in conjunction with the statewide California Coastal Cleanup Day and International Coastal Cleanup held by I Love a Clean San Diego, and the California Coastal Commission. In San Diego County alone, the event brings together roughly 7,500 volunteers, local businesses, community organizations and g...
As I was enjoying watching the crowd at the jazz and wine party, I thought back to over 25 years ago when three married couples, who were neighbors, enjoyed speculating and improving property for resale. My wife and I were one third of that group. One of those properties was the 16 acres where the Grand Tradition is located. Then, it consisted of an old house beyond repair, a swamp filled with bamboo and a root-rot infested avocado orchard. No one could figure out what to do with it. One night, Beverly McDougal said she...
I live just off Calmin in Fallbrook. It's deplorable that some or most of the yards along Calmin are un-kept and bring down the entire area. Also, there's one duplex on Calmin that runs a construction business from his home. His home is unsightly. Even has barbed wire on his gate. Also, wouldn't it be nice if the school district would do some weed abatement around the exterior of Potter Jr. High? John Klink...
To our many friends, some of whom we have known for years, and some we have yet to meet, to every person, young and old, who rallied around us with your love and support, offered condolences, brought food, gave donations, sponsored donation jars, organized fundraisers, sold lemonade, kept our family in your prayers and selflessly gave of your time and talents during this, our most difficult time, we give your our most heartfelt thanks. Though we cannot begin to thank each of you individually, we want you all to know we so... Full story
Marie Waldron column By Assemblymember Marie Waldron AD – 75 (R) Recent reports regarding Planned Parenthood that appear to show officials and employees of that organization trafficking in human tissues have ignited a firestorm of controversy across the United States. Since Planned Parenthood receives public funding, a review of how taxpayer dollars are being spent is in order. Several weeks ago, I requested an accounting of state funds paid to Planned Parenthood by the C...
