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 – As real estate prices continue to climb, the cost to trade up to a larger home is on the upswing across the country, especially as markets remain hampered by tight inventory levels. As a result, more and more Americans are choosing to renovate their current homes instead of relocating. In fact, some forecasts predict that 2015 renovation spending could exceed the record of $324 billion set during the peak of last decade's housing boom. While the hunt for more s...
The update of the county's Regional Transportation Plan (RTP) was approved by a 19-0 San Diego Association of Governments board vote Oct. 9. The update anticipates spending approximately $203.8 billion of expenditure-year dollars for highway, transit, rail, and bicycle projects. The revenue includes projections of anticipated federal, state, local and private funds from existing and reasonably available future sources. The revenue projections account for growth assumptions and potential new funding sources consistent with... Full story
FALLBROOK – California Retired Teachers, Fallbrook Avocado Division 81, recently honored their 'Golden Gems'; those members who are 90 years of age and older. Bouquets were presented and a round of applause was given for these members who are still supportive of the goals of Retired Teachers of Division 81. CalRTA is the watchdog of educators’ pensions. Anyone interested in learning more can attend meetings scheduled in December, February, April and June at the Golf Club of... Full story
FALLBROOK – On Oct. 13, the Fallbrook Woman’s Club partnered with Hidden Treasures Thrift Store to present a unique fashion show. The long anticipated event was held at the club’s historical house located at 238 Mission Rd. The models included young adults with developmental disabilities from Hidden Treasures and board members from the woman’s club. All the clothes modeled came from Hidden Treasures Boutique. Outfits from Black and White, Calvin Klein, Chico’s, Tommy Bah... Full story
UPDATE VISTA – Three people were convicted of first-degree murder and other charges Oct. 21 for the torture-killing of a 22-year-old military wife at a home in Fallbrook, where she was caught up in a sadomasochistic sex ring. Louis Ray Perez, 49, Dorothy Maraglino, 40, and Jessica Lynn Lopez, 28, face life in prison for the April 13, 2012, death of Brittany Killgore. The young woman had just filed for divorce from her Marine husband, who was deployed to Afghanistan. P...
FALLBROOK – The Marching Warriors and Color Guard are very close to funding the New Year's Parade in London. The trip is scheduled for Dec. 27. There are 29 young people committed to going, and they are three-quarters of the way to funding their trip and hoping that their community will step up a few more times. The Myrtle Creek Botanical Garden has offered to let them take part in their Fall Festival on Oct. 24 and 25, playing music with 3rd Coast Jazz Band as well as d... Full story
FALLBROOK – Three local residents traveled to the First International Pickleball tournament, held by the Spanish Pickleball Association in Madrid, Spain in September. Over 140 participants from 10 different countries and three continents took part in the competition. Countries represented were U.S., Canada, England, Wales, Frances, Spain, Holland, India, Singapore and Thailand. The tournament took place at "La Chopera" sports center where 23 courts were set up. Results can be found on the Spanish pickleball association w...
FALLBROOK – Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 1924 will host Fallbrook's Veterans Day Parade on Wednesday, Nov. 11, starting at 10:15 a.m. The parade route begins on Main Ave. at Fallbrook St. and continues northbound on Main to the Vince Ross Village Square, where a ceremony will take place. Military and fire department vehicles will take part in the parade, along with Marines from 9th Com, Camp Pendleton. Service flags will be carried by the VFW Post, the Fallbrook Warrior’s Marching Band, and local dignitaries. The cer... Full story
FALLBROOK – St. Vincent de Paul Thrift Store and St. Peter the Apostle Women's Guild are hosting their annual fashion show and luncheon on Nov. 3 at St. Peter's community social hall, 450 S. Stage Coach Ln. The pre-sale of unique items begins at 10 a.m. with the fashion show and luncheon following at 11 a.m. Ticket prices are $15 per person and can be purchased at S. Vincent de Paul Thrift Store, 520 S. Main Ave. This event benefits the Fallbrook Food Pantry, the children's program at Fallbrook Library, St. Peter's soup k...
RAINBOW – The members of Rainbow Valley Grange invite everyone to an Open House at their hall, 2160 Rainbow Valley Blvd., on Saturday, Oct. 24 from 3 to 6 p.m. They will celebrate the 75th anniversary of the chartering of their grange in 1940 as well as explain what the organization is about. Visitors will see the results of recent remodeling done on the 69-year-old hall and can enjoy free hot dogs, chips, popcorn, lemonade, and cake. A representative from state senator Joel Anderson's office will also be there. All are w...
FALLBROOK – The Fallbrook Food Pantry has begun preparations for one of its most important fundraisers of the year, the Thanksgiving Walk/Run to Feed the Hungry, scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 14. In 2006, the local food pantry started the tradition of asking community members to walk or run together, and find sponsors who donate money to support them, in an effort to raise funds to provide food for the needy in the greater Fallbrook area. Each year groups and individuals of a...
Just minutes before my business was to open one morning, I broke a key in the door. Two of my staff and three guests were also on their way here. I was in panic mode when I called Alert Locksmith. Bruce Taylor was here in less than five minutes, (I'm not kidding), and opened my door. And in less than 10 minutes, had made me two new keys. When everyone arrived, they had no idea a potentially chaotic mess had been quickly, quietly and efficiently avoided. Thank you to Alert Locksmith for an amazing job well done. Bruce too can...
Fallbrook, you reside with champions! Since 2005, this little community has grown a premier youth rugby program from a small group of Potter Middle School students into a regional powerhouse. In addition to being champions on the field, Fallbrook Youth Rugby (FYR) has lead the effort to get high school rugby sanctioned as a California Interscholastic Federation (CIF) sport. This may soon end for the high school boys however, if the Fallbrook Unified High School District (FUHSD) assistant superintendent Jose Iniguez has his...
FALLBROOK – St. Peter the Apostle Catholic Parish will begin its "Seasons of Hope" Saturday meetings, on Oct. 24 at 2:30 p.m. in the St. Andrew Center, just south of the parish office. This is a bereavement group for those who have experienced the death of a loved one. The program is a faith-based journey that acknowledges the changes in people's lives when they experience a loss and the sharing of wisdom they have learned from it. Call Georgia at (951) 226-7822 for more information....
SAN DIEGO COUNTY – One of the first questions vegetarians are asked when acknowledging their dietary preferences is, "Are you getting enough protein?" Many people assume it's impossible to consume sufficient protein on a diet that consists largely of fruits and vegetables. But many vegetarians get the protein their bodies need. Because many people are overly concerned with protein intake, they actually eat more than they really need to meet health requirements. The recommended... Full story
FALLBROOK – On Sept. 23, the Fallbrook FireSafe Council led a session aimed at making the 50 plus attendees and the community as a whole more knowledgeable and fully prepared so that each individual, their families and their property will better survive the next wildfire. The fire safety meeting was cosponsored by the Fallbrook FireSafe Council (FFSC), North County Fire Protection District (NCFPD) and Mission Resource Conservation District (MRSCD). It was held at the Fallbrook Library. Residents of Fallbrook, DeLuz, Rainbow,...
SAN DIEGO – A San Francisco Superior Court judge ruled Oct. 9 that the Metropolitan Water District (MWD) of Southern California owes the San Diego County Water Authority (SDCWA) $43.4 million in prejudgment interest, in addition to the $188.3 million awarded on Aug. 28 as contract damages for illegal rates MWD charged from 2011 to 2014. The order brings the amount MWD owes the Water Authority to $231.7 million. Judge Curtis E.A. Karnow ruled that the Water Authority is e... Full story
AZUSA – Several local residents made the academic Deans' List at Azusa Pacific University. These students are honored for a spring 2015 grade-point average of 3.5 or better. Joining 1,880 students receiving the same honor are Fallbrook residents Kalani Aguigui, Rebecca Allen, Michelle Madden, and Danika Norman, as well Bonsall resident Makena Nixon. Azusa Pacific University is an evangelical Christian university committed to God first and excellence in higher education, offering its more than 10,700 students a quality e... Full story
Lee Ann Fountain, 61, died Sunday, October 5, 2015 in her home from complications related to cancer. She was preceded in death by her father Blair Fountain in 1995 and is survived by her mother Elaine Fountain; her sister, Teresa Stumpges; her brothers, Blair, Scott and Drew Fountain; and the best friend a person could ever ask for, Nako. Lee was born in Whittier, Calif. attended art school at UCSB and retired from the AFL-CIO Union in 2010. She was an accomplished artist throughout her life, loved to compete in all sports... Full story
Shirley Jo Hanner passed away on October 15, 2015. She died peacefully in her home with the comfort of her family. She is survived by her husband of 57 years, Russell Glenn Hanner; daughters Elaine McClain, Colleen Morrill, Vicki Poole, and Terri Corbett; grandchildren (Robert, Jacquelyn, Kathryn, David, Andrew, Vernon, and Christopher); four great-grandchildren; sister Sally and brother Scott. She was dearly loved by her family, the Fallbrook community she so adored, and her... Full story
William "Bill" B.J. Shakespeare turned 96 years old on September 27, 2015, and passed away peacefully on October 11, 2015. His family held a tea as a Celebration of Life for his departed wife Eileen, who passed away on July 24, 2015. He enjoyed the celebration and his birthday. Bill was born in London, England to William Clayton and Annie Ellen Shakespeare. On October 24, 2015 he would have celebrated his 73rd wedding anniversary with Eileen. In 1936, he earned a degree in... Full story
