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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In the long term the Rainbow Municipal Water District will be relocating pipelines which are currently on private property. Rainbow's board voted 4-0 October 23, with Bill Stewart absent, to approve a professional services contract with Omnis Engineering for design services to relocate various pipelines. "This will allow for better access for crews and also relieve some people from having pipelines behind their homes," said Rainbow general manager Tom Kennedy. A separate 4-0 vote updated the district's Administrative Code to...
FALLBROOK – The Fallbrook Women's Connection will enjoy a Christmas concert as well as a delicious brunch in the Beverly Mansion at the Grand Tradition Estate & Gardens Friday, Dec. 7, from 10 a.m. to noon. The Fallbrook Women's Connection invites all ladies to come and enjoy the beautiful sounds of the popular jazz singers Gin 'NTonix, a perfect addition to this year's holiday gathering. Also, returning by popular demand, will be Farah's collection of fashionable handbags, w... Full story
His mountains were calling and so he went. Hy Howard Zornes passed away on October 17, 2018, following a short but courageous battle with cancer. He died peacefully in his sleep surrounded by his loving family. He faced his final climb with dignity and never lost his passion for living. Hy was born October 13, 1956 in Sacramento, California to his loving parents, Howard and Esther Zornes. He spent most of his youth in Manteca, California. When he wasn't inventing new ways of... Full story
SAN DIEGO – Fallbrook High School, in partnership with the San Diego Blood Bank, will host a mobile blood drive Friday, Nov. 30, from 7:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the school gymnasium. FHS is located at 2400 South Stage Coach Lane and donors will receive a voucher for a free entree (up to $14) courtesy of the Broken Yolk Cafe. Donors must be age 17 or older, weigh at least 114 pounds and be in good health. It is recommended that donors consume an adequate meal and plenty of fluids prior to giving. A photo identification must b...
It’s open enrollment time for medical insurance, and for people having to shop in the individual insurance market, the choices are as confusing as ever. Television ads splashed over the airwaves as the midterm electioneering came to a close didn’t help much. By the end of the campaign it was hard to find any candidate – Democrat or Republican – who didn’t want to cover people with preexisting health conditions. The devil was in the details, though, and how politicians suggested people should be covered remained mostly a...
AUSTIN, Texas – Veterinarians from hospitals across the U.S. with Pathway Vet Alliance, a leading national veterinary management group serving pets and their parents, cautioned pet owners of potentially life-threatening hazards around the household during Thanksgiving festivities. Thanksgiving is a time of year with heightened travel and family gatherings. According to AAA, an estimated 51 million Americans traveled at least 50 miles for Thanksgiving last year. With increased company or new environments, inherent risks b...
Peter Miller, who for several years has had the majority of his stable based at the San Luis Rey Training Center in Bonsall, reached a career milestone Nov. 16 at Del Mar when he recorded his 1,000th training victory. The 2-year-old colt Haydens Havoc, ridden by Drayden Van Dyke, provided Miller with the landmark win when he rambled to a 1 1/2-length victory in the third race on the program. “It’s a great accomplishment,” said Miller. “It took a lot of years to get there and a lot of hard work. I’ve got a great team behi...
FALLBROOK – The Fallbrook Senior Softball League, for those age 50 and older, is now registering both new and returning players for the 2019 winter season. New players interested in tryouts/practice sessions should visit www.fallbrookseniorsoftball.org for more detailed information and registration forms or call Chuck Mattes at (760) 751-8389. Registration fees are due Jan. 8. The league fee is $80 and includes two shirts and a hat. After the draft, players will be c...
FALLBROOK – Radio personality and environmentalist Tommy Hough will speak about Community Choice Energy at the Fallbrook Library community room on Tuesday, Nov. 27 at 6:30 p.m. The library is at 124 S Mission Rd. Former 91X and FM 94/9 morning host Hough has been active in conservation and wilderness issues since 2001, from his advocacy for California State Parks to serving as the host of the Treehuggers International radio show, to leading communications efforts for the S... Full story
VISTA – North County Aviculturists, a club for pet bird owners and breeders, will start the holidays off Saturday, Dec. 1, with its annual pot luck dinner and opportunity table. Members will meet at 6 p.m. at the Vista Masonic Lodge, 761 Eucalyptus Ave. This event is for members only but people can become a member at the party. Find more information at www.ncabirdclub.com. Submitted by North County Aviculturists.... Full story
FALLBROOK – The Fallbrook Amateur Radio Club will not be having its regular monthly meeting on Dec. 1; its members will be busy supporting the communication needs of the Fallbrook Christmas Parade event.... Full story
The Fallbrook Alumni Association wishes to extend our heartfelt thanks to the generous merchants and community members who helped make our All-Alumni Picnic such a huge success. As part of the celebration, and to help the association cover costs for the event, we offered an opportunity drawing. As always, our community and our members stepped up to provide beautiful and valuable donations. Fallbrook, the Friendly Village, can always be counted on to support the association and the many other non-profits who work to help make... Full story
Each election, my husband, George Kossivas, volunteers his garage as a polling location. He attends the Registrar of Voters training, cleans the garage and devotes his day to being of service to the community as a poll worker. It’s a lot of responsibility and work. With ballot Measure EE, this election was emotionally charged. Two gentlemen, Joe Beyer and Jeff Johnson, showed up in our driveway early election day. Mr. Johnson was wearing a Bonsall High School lanyard and “Staff” badge of sorts. We found this to be an obvio... Full story
In last week’s Opinion Section Mr. Schembri intentionally attacked and libeled me concerning an art display at the Fallbrook Library. He claimed that I chose the art, which involved immigration, to be on the walls during voting at the library. He wrote that I must consider myself “incredibly cleaver (clever?) and sneaky”, that I did it as a “cheap trick” to influence the election and suggested that I broke the law. He claimed that because I was the former president of the Fallbrook Democratic Party I chose and placed th... Full story
The Legislature will convene Dec. 3 for one day to swear in new members and start the 2019-2020 two-year session that will begin in earnest Jan. 7. Big changes are coming to Sacramento. First of all, Gavin Newsom will be our new Governor, with a partisan balance in the Legislature that has shifted more heavily toward the Democrats, who will have a two-thirds super-majority in both houses. Politics aside, this region will have unprecedented clout in the new session. Senator... Full story
In a Nov. 10 article in the San Diego Union-Tribune, Teresa Platt said, “there will be discussion about what’s next. Some soul-searching, probably, at the district, is overdue.” I agree. In April, Platt also said, “if you find another location, we will help you with your bond.” I believe she is sincere. I have heard many times, mainly from Gird Valley residents, “why do you want to build a school in Fallbrook?” That sends a clear message – Gird Valley doesn’t feel like it is part of the Bonsall community. And that’s a sham... Full story
A middle-aged homeless woman who states she hasn't had a shower in 15 days walks up to Blaine Vice and asks if she could wash her feet at the foot washing station that is set up in the parking lot of Fallbrook Apostolic Assembly. She then asks if there are any sandals. "Go over there and get some socks and shoes and then come back," said Vice, pointing to an area where clothing and footwear are available. "That way you'll have some clean socks for your clean feet." Vice is a...
Legacy Endowment Community Foundation held its second annual Endowment Celebration Nov. 15 for both donors and beneficiaries at Palomares House. Jan Pichel, Legacy's program officer, told the guests, "The work that you do has affected me profoundly." Through her own work for nonprofits and from what she has observed at many other service organizations, Pichel said she has "experienced humbleness. Humbleness through you and the people you serve, combined with greatness,...
According to a report by Fox5 News in San Diego, 34-year-old Brad Arands who was arrested Sunday, Nov. 11 in connection with a five-acre brush fire that broke out near Highway 76 in Bonsall, will be released due to a lack of evidence. Arands was initially arrested on a felony arson charge, but according to Steve Walker, San Diego County District Attorney's Office communications director, prosecutors have not been presented with enough evidence to file charges. The fire broke out around 12:30 p.m. in an area near Ramona Drive... Full story
A social media post that circulated Tuesday, Nov. 13, was perceived to be a threat of violence at Fallbrook High School planned for Wednesday, Nov. 14. The photo in the post on Snapchat featured a handgun appearing to sit on the leg in the lap of a person with the accompanying text, "don't come to school tomorrow fallbrook high." By 3:30 p.m. Nov. 14, the San Diego County Sheriff's Department announced in a press release that a 14-year-old juvenile who attends Fallbrook High School was arrested for posting the threat and...
North County Fire and Cal Fire San Diego quickly knocked down a vegetation fire in the 2000 block of East Mission Road in Fallbrook Tuesday, Nov. 13. No injuries were reported in the fire, which was first reported around 1:30 p.m. The fire spread to over about a half-acre and caused minor damage to an outbuilding before firefighters halted the spread less than 40 minutes after the fire started....
With the horrific fires that have burned up and down the state of California, I have recollections of the Rice Canyon fire of 2007 that burned here in Fallbrook. If you recall, the entire Fallbrook population was evacuated from that fire with the howling Santa Ana winds blowing cinders and sparks miles away from the origin of the fire. In the past week, the television's vivid broadcasting coverage has brought back those fire memories, and my heart goes out to all those in the...
FALLBROOK – A total of $95,900 in philanthropic funds was approved by the board of directors of the Angel Society of Fallbrook during the months of July through October. The largest grant included scholarships to 22 Fallbrook High School students totaling $25,000. In addition, $4,500 in funds were awarded to FUHS to assist students in need. The Fallbrook Senior Center received funds totaling $10,000 towards the center's Home Delivered Meals program, which delivers healthy food...
FALLBROOK – Edward Jones has surpassed its annual fundraising goal for the Alzheimer's Association. As a strategic partner and the first national presenting sponsor for the association's annual Walk to End Alzheimer's®, Edward Jones raised more than $2.3 million in 2017 through its 2,752 teams across the country. The firm's total contributions in support of the strategic alliance last year topped $4.8 million. "This disease hits close to home," said Brian Schrock. "... Full story
The Rainbow Municipal Water District will be installing staircases in its steel water tanks and railing systems on the top of those tanks. A contract with the Utility Services Company division of Suez Water Technologies and Solutions was approved on a 4-0 Rainbow board vote Oct. 23 with Bill Stewart absent. The $1,528,626 contract will cover all 12 of the district's steel reservoirs and will result in the installation of the staircases and railing systems over a seven-year period. "This is to make it for better access of the...
