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 – Carrying on a tradition that was launched in 2005, CalRTA Division 81 awarded close to $3,500 in teacher support grants to 18 recipients this year. Since the program's inception, over $30,000 have been awarded to date. Durable teaching materials such as headphones, books, and science equipment were among the items funded. Teachers from all four local school districts were represented. Despite the fact that CalRTA Division 81 is merging with Division 45 and will n...
FALLBROOK – Fire protection agencies utilized Rainbow Municipal Water District's Rapid Aerial Water Supply (RAWS) tank to aid in suppressing the Garden fire, a fast-moving brush fire that broke out Friday afternoon, Nov. 8 near Lake Garden Drive in Fallbrook. Fueled by Santa Ana winds and dry, flashy vegetation, the fire spread quickly, threatening nearby homes, and prompting precautionary evacuations. The North County Fire Protection District, Cal Fire, and several a...
This Thanksgiving let's take a moment to celebrate not only the abundance of food on our tables but also the compassion in our hearts. These plant-based dishes are a beautiful way to nourish our bodies, uplift our spirits, and show kindness to the animals we share this world with. By choosing vegan recipes, we embrace a lifestyle that honors all living beings, making the holiday season even more meaningful. These three delicious recipes are perfect for bringing people...
Hana Winton signed a letter of intent to play collegiate softball at California State University, Fullerton. High school seniors in certain sports were allowed to sign National Collegiate Athletic Association letters of intent on Nov. 13. The San Diego Sports Association and the CIF San Diego Section hosted a signing ceremony at Snapdragon Stadium in San Diego that morning, and Winton signed her letter of intent there. "I'm super excited, and it's a huge privilege to go play...
Although a first-round CIF Division V-A playoff loss gave Fallbrook High School’s football team a season record of 0-11 for the 2024 season, the 34‑33 score Nov. 8 at Fallbrook was the closest the Warriors were all year to winning a game. “I did expect it to be a close game,” said Fallbrook head coach Ross Johnson. “Both teams had some pretty good offensive weapons.” The 242 rushing yards Monte Vista senior Alexander Villanueva gained against Fallbrook brought his season total to 2,104 in 11 games. “They had the leading runni...
The 2024 Del Mar Thoroughbred Club fall meet began Oct. 31, and during the first week of the meet, San Luis Rey Training Center trainers Rolando Quinonez and Peter Miller each saddled two winners. Quinonez and Miller each had a winner on the first day of the meet. Quinonez won the fourth race Oct. 31 with Everything Bugs Me while Miller’s win that day was in the sixth race with Game Warrior. Tisquantum won the first race Nov. 2 to give Quinonez wins in both of his starts the first week of the fall meet. Spirit Rules won the s...
As inflation in the U.S. remains high, you may be looking to adjust your lifestyle and spending habits. But when it comes to health care, it’s important to keep your budget and well-being in mind. This year’s open enrollment season is a good chance to review how you’re using health services and decide whether you’ll stick with the plan you’ve got or switch to another being offered. It’s also an opportunity to assess your overall care costs to help ensure you choose a plan that will work best for next year’s budget. Enrollment...
During the holidays, overindulging in alcohol and food is widely accepted. Throughout history, for as long as the holiday season has been celebrated in the United States, we are encouraged to have that extra drink or plate of food. Alcohol, for instance, is widely used in excess, and this has never changed. While our knowledge about moderation and the short and long-term health impacts of alcohol have changed for the better, most Americans face the obstacle of overindulgence during the holidays, deciding whether to avoid the...
FALLBROOK – Fallbrook Union Elementary School District recently hosted Farmers Markets at La Paloma, William H. Frazier, and San Onofre schools, all organized by its dedicated Child Nutrition Services Department. These engaging events provided students with an incredible opportunity to learn about the importance of fresh, locally sourced foods and how these choices contribute to a healthy lifestyle. At the market, students were given play money and encouraged to shop for f...
"It's not what happens to you, but how you react to it that matters," Epictetus, a Greek Stoic philosopher once said. Rarely do things go exactly as planned, especially during the holidays and especially with our older relatives. Honestly, have the holidays ever gone exactly to plan? Does any day really go as planned? As we approach Thanksgiving and Christmas, let’s consider what the ultimate objective is. For each person this answer will be different. For me, it is to enjoy precious time with my friends and family. It f...
They say, "An apple a day keeps the doctor away." Is this statement true? Apples do have multiple health benefits and many types for us to enjoy. From green to Granny Smith, to Fuji, Gala, and Red Delicious, there's a taste and type for different tastebuds. We can eat one right in the palm of our hand or cut it up and put the chunks/slices into pies, muffins, salads, oatmeal, smoothies, or mixed fruit bowls. There are nutritional benefits when we eat apples. One medium-sized...
FALLBROOK – The California Office of Transportation Safety has announced that the North County Fire Protection District was awarded a $165,000 grant to purchase new rescue equipment. This funding will allow the district to begin transitioning its current fleet of gas-powered equipment to battery-operated zero-emission lightweight extrication equipment. “We are incredibly grateful for this grant, which will allow us to purchase state-of-the-art rescue tools and provide training to our first responders that is critical for the...
The conditions of the detachment of the Fallbrook Public Utility District from the San Diego County Water Authority included an exit fee paid to the SDCWA to cover the loss of CWA fixed revenues. The agreement also included FPUD purchasing the CWA infrastructure used to provide water to FPUD. The Oct. 28 FPUD board meeting approved the acquisition of the Fallbrook 3 Flow Control Facility. The 5-0 vote authorized FPUD General Manager Jack Bebee to approve a Bill of Sale which will transfer ownership of the flow control facilit...
OCEANSIDE – On Oct. 31, the Oceanside Area of the California Highway Patrol welcomed Captain Bradley Palmer as the new Oceanside Area Commander. Captain Palmer transferred to the Oceanside Area after serving as the CHP Capistrano Commander overseeing the South Orange County region. Captain Palmer is married with two children. He has lived in the Carlsbad area for the last 10 years, and his two children attend Carlsbad Unified School District schools. Captain Palmer earned a m...
