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 – On Sept. 29, the Fallbrook Regional Health District (FRHD) received confirmation of escrow closing on the $4.5 million sale of the closed Fallbrook Hospital to Crestwood Behavioral Health Inc. The new owners will break ground soon on renovations to reopen as the Fallbrook Healing Center. After nearly three years of searching for a buyer, Crestwood opted to buy the facility that will take patients through county health department referrals. On May 10, the health district board voted unanimously to sell the v...
In the event of protests in unincorporated San Diego County, the county's Chief Administrative Officer or the CAO's designee will have the authority to designate temporary area restrictions which include the prohibition of items which might be used as weapons. The measure was passed as an urgency ordinance Sept. 26, and since four votes are necessary for passage of an urgency ordinance, the Board of Supervisors took the unprecedented step of having Supervisor Greg Cox vote by teleconference. The 4-0 vote reflects Cox's...
SAN DIEGO – The Marine Corps has agreed to bring two public water systems at Camp Pendleton into compliance with the federal Safe Drinking Water Act as part of a consent order with the Environmental Protection Agency, the government agency announced Sept. 28. An EPA inspection three months ago found that the northern San Diego County military station, which provides drinking water to about 55,000 customers, lacked adequate supervision and qualified operators for treatment and distribution at its public water systems. "Our p...
ESCONDIDO – Democrat Eric Carr, a Fallbrook High alum, launched his campaign for Assembly District 75 to unseat incumbent Marie Waldron during a recent meeting of the Escondido Democratic Club. Addressing the club, Carr spoke of growing up in the district and laid out his plans once in office, including working on California’s Cap and Trade System and our healthcare needs. “We live in extraordinary times; and I think that the challenges we face need new solutions,” said Ca...
FALLBROOK – Writers Read, a free monthly author series at Fallbrook Library, will feature San Diego-based, debut mystery author Danielle Mages Amato in October. Amato, the dramaturg at San Diego’s Old Globe Theatre, will read from and discuss her novel, “The Hidden Memory of Objects,” preceded by an open mic session. The reading will be held 6 to 7:30 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 10 in the library’s community room. “The Hidden Memory of Objects,” published by HarperCollins... Full story
FALLBROOK – The Fallbrook Community Center is offering free events in October, including a flu shot clinic, a film about Pilates and a Halloween Festival. The schedule of free events is as follows: Wednesday, Oct. 11, Got the Shot? – A free community health flu shot clinic will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. with Palomar Health nurses providing free flu shots to persons age nine and older. Note: Nurses will provide the regular influenza vaccine by injection to children age nine and older but parents must be present. Children wit...
Donald (Don) Eugene Lovelady of Fallbrook went home to be with the Lord on September 16, 2017. At age 88, Don passed away peacefully after a long struggle with Parkinson’s disease. He is survived by his wife Helen; his two sons, Mark Lovelady (Peggi) and Ron Lovelady (Kate); six grandchildren, and seven great-grandchildren. Don was born on December 6, 1928 in Santa Ana, Calif. He severed in the military for a short period before he married Helen Hamby on January 11, 1953. It was in Santa Ana where he raised his two sons, Mark... Full story
Margaret Helene Fritz Jones, exuberant cultivator of gardens and gardeners, passed away peacefully at age 70, August 15, 2017, with her husband, Peter Michael Mytton Jones; sister, Dorothy Brett; and children, Charlie and Katie Matlack, at her side. A public Celebration of Life will be held Oct. 12 at 2 p.m. at the San Diego Botanic Garden, 230 Quail Gardens Dr. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the San Diego Botanic Garden (760-436-3036). Margaret was born in...
Long-time Fallbrook resident and beloved former Boy Scout high adventure Scout master William Garrigues went to be with the Lord on September 12, 2017. A man of strength, character, and love, Mr. Garrigues is a man to celebrate and remember! Born in Akron, Ohio May 30, 1941, and relocated to Manhattan Beach, CA as a young child, Bill met his future wife, Beverly, while they were attending El Camino College. They married on August 25, 1963 and raised two children, Trisha and...
Remember "All the King’s Men", from 1949? It starred Broderick Crawford as Willie Stark, an ignorant but cunning and charismatic politician from the backwoods of northern Louisiana. This is patterned after the populist Huey P Long. He named himself the “Kingfish”, was immensely popular with rural voters and in his speeches referred to the wealthy and their political servants as like the black water spiders that dart across the pond’s surface, never getting their feet wet. He disdained the privileged, calling them skimmer... Full story
I really enjoyed the article about the creation of the walkway and the community involvement bringing it to life. I wish that there were some police presence on occasion. It seems to be a hangout for illegals, homeless, and druggies that makes it uncomfortable to walk there. I was shocked to see that people have thrown beach chairs and other large trash into the creek spoiling the lovely view. Let's take Fallbrook back from the spoilers. Susan Nikkel Editor's Note: The deputies are visiting the walkway more often; on Sept....
Duncan Hunter, the militaristic gasbag who represents Fallbrook’s 50th Congressional District, called for a “pre-emptive strike” on North Korea in a TV interview last week. If a guy punches you in a bar, it’s not a pre-emptive strike – it’s an attack, so Hunter is proposing that we start a war. This is the same Hunter who said in 2015 that if the U.S. is going to attack Iran, our country should use tactical nuclear weapons. Even the San Diego Union-Tribune, hardly a hotbed of wimpy liberals, called Hunter’s recent commen... Full story
At 1:24 a.m. a loud crash came from the kitchen area. Nothing was evident – nothing dropped or fell to the floor – a mystery. Later that day, I opened a lower kitchen cupboard and glass fell everywhere, shards and small splinters. My Pyrex 9” x 13” glass baking dish had exploded on the shelf. It was by itself and hadn’t been used in weeks. A more confusing mystery to solve. If you Google “exploding Pyrex dishes” you will read many frightening reports of this occurrence. Consumer Reports also has a list of stories. Pyre...
As tensions escalate between North Korean and the United States, now is the time for cooler heads to prevail. Now more than ever we need members of congress to use our system of checks and balances to stop this dangerous game of chicken between Donald Trump and Kim Jong-un. Yet, Duncan Hunter, our Congressman, the man our community voted to represent us, is calling for a pre-emptive strike against North Korea. Quoting from his appearance on KUSI television on Thursday, Sept. 21, Hunter further stated, “You can call it d... Full story
Unfortunately, the development of almost 400 acres of residential housing at Horse Creek Ranch will only make matters worse for both the 15 and the 76. Adding lane capacity results in increased traffic volume. Peggy Brown...
FALLBROOK – The Fallbrook Women’s Connection is having a fashion show Friday, Oct. 20, which will include a delicious brunch at the Grand Tradition Estate & Gardens in Beverly Mansion, 10 a.m. until noon. The fashion host will feature Chico’s, located in Temecula. There will be five ladies modeling three outfits each, and the outfits can be purchased off the models. The fashion theme will focus on the upcoming holidays to give the warmth of a beautiful holiday spirit. Daisy Catchings-Shader, author and motivational speak... Full story
FALLBROOK – The annual Fallbrook Harvest Faire, a fun family event held downtown on Main Avenue, will take place Sunday, Oct. 15 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Presented by the Fallbrook Chamber of Commerce, the Harvest Faire is an Autumn-themed event that features handmade crafts, local foods and treats, a petting zoo, pony rides, pumpkin decorating and carving contests, a pie baking contest, and scarecrows on display. There will be live music in the Village Square as well as wine and beer. The entertainment lineup features Tralain... Full story
FALLBROOK – The Daughters of Norway Hulda Garborg Lodge #49 will be learning about genealogy at their next meeting on Oct. 14. Judy Brooks, who is a member of the Association of Professional Genealogists, will be discussing how to start a family tree, research and fact finding. This cultural program starts at 11 a.m. All women of Scandinavian heritage are welcome to attend the Daughters of Norway meetings held the second Saturday of each month at the Fallbrook Woman’s Club, 238 W. Mission Road, Fallbrook. A short bus... Full story
FALLBROOK – Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1924 has two essay programs which encourage student participation and are now taking entries. Voice of Democracy is open to students in grades 9-12 from local schools, as well as home-schooled students. This year’s theme is “American History: Our Hope for the Future.” Awards for this contest begin on the local level with first place at $500, second place at $300 and third place at $200. Patriot’s Pen is open to students in grades 6-8, and this year’s theme is “America’s Gift to my Gen... Full story
FALLBROOK – Mah Jong aficionados have an opportunity to put their talents to a test while contributing to scholarship funds for young girls and women in the community. Fallbrook American Association of University Women’s annual Mah Jong Tournament will be held on Thursday, Oct. 19, at the Fallbrook VFW located at 1175 Old Stage Road. As always, all players are welcome. The entrance fee is $20. Doors open at 11:15 a.m. for lunch, and play begins at noon. Prizes will be giv... Full story
FALLBROOK – The next Fallbrook Newcomers Club meeting will be on Oct. 12 at 9:30 a.m. The speaker will be Jennifer Vetch from the Fallbrook Food Pantry. The pantry has served low income and disadvantaged families since 1991. It is the largest agency of its kind in the unincorporated areas of Fallbrook, Bonsall, Rainbow, De Luz, and Pala. Those who are new to the community are invited to attend the October coffee or any other upcoming coffee meeting which are held at 9:30 a...
FALLBROOK – It’s time to get out your running/walking shoes, Fallbrook, to participate in the Fallbrook Food Pantry’s annual 5K Thanksgiving Walk/Run to feed the hungry. The Thanksgiving 5K is being held earlier than usual this year – Saturday, Nov. 4 – so write down the date and put it on all calendars The 5K will follow the same route that has been used in the past – begin at the Food Pantry (1042 South Mission Road), walk or run east on Aviation to Main Avenue, then north... Full story
FALLBROOK – Mission Resource Conservation District is hosting a free workshop. “Living Landscapes” at the Fallbrook Public Utility District Boardroom, located at 990 East Mission Road, from 9:30 to 11 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 14. Diane and Miranda Kennedy, permaculturalists and owners of Finch Frolic Garden, will discuss creating plant guilds, rainwater harvesting, companion planting, and low water use landscape plants that can be used to create a thriving, balanced landscape which requires little to no outside resou... Full story
BONSALL (CNS) - A 56-year-old Escondido man was identified by authorities today as the motorcyclist killed earlier this week on Interstate 15 near Bonsall. Jeffrey Smith was speeding southbound on the freeway north of Old Highway 395 when he lost control and was thrown from the Suzuki motorcycle just before 9 p.m. Monday, officials from the San Diego County Medical Examiner's Office said. Smith was wearing a helmet but died at the scene without medical intervention by firefighters or paramedics. After being thrown from his...
From the American Counseling Association The growing economy has been encouraging large numbers of women to face something potentially very scary – job hunting. It may be for financial reasons, because the kids are all in school or have flown the nest, or simply because someone is seeking a new challenge. Whatever the reason, looking for that full or part-time job can be stressful, especially if it’s been a number of years since you’ve been in the work force. But there are ways to reduce the stress of that job search, and i... Full story
