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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It's been decades since anyone has uttered these famous words, "Hey, let's put on a show." And then did it. That is until Tiffany and Rebekah Brannan, two sisters from Fallbrook, who have been performing from a young age and have gone from their living room to the stage. "Cinballera" is the name of their 501c3 organization, pronounced (cheen-ball-era). Cine named for their love of old movies, ball for ballet, and finally opera. Cinballera. Appropriately, their new home is the...
BONSALL – The Bonsall Unified School District announced the appointment of Dr. Heather Golly as Superintendent following unanimous confirmation at the Board of Trustees meeting on Nov. 20. "Dr. Golly inspires a district-wide learning environment that is welcoming, healthy, and high-performing. She brings a wealth of teaching and administrative experience and a strong commitment to fostering scholastic excellence," said Larissa Anderson, president of the BUSD Board of T...
PALA – The Pala Band of Mission Indians announces the re-election of Robert Smith as Tribal Chairman, Theresa J. Nieto as Treasurer and Shelia L. Smith-Lopez as Committee Member. The election was held on Tuesday, Nov. 19. First elected in 1990, Chairman Smith has served for over three decades, leading the Tribe through transformative advancements that have bolstered the well-being of its members, the surrounding community, and Native peoples statewide. The Tribe has achieved historic milestones over the last 30 years, i...
The reorganization in which the Rainbow Municipal Water District detached from the San Diego County Water Authority and annexed to the Eastern Municipal Water District as a retail agency is now complete. Eastern has adjusted its division boundaries to add Rainbow to Division 2 for EMWD election purposes. The 4-0 EMWD board vote Nov. 20, with Jeff Armstrong absent, adopts a resolution adding Rainbow to Division 2. The board also authorized EMWD general manager Joe Mouawad or his designee to execute a billing and service...
BONSALL – In the spirit of Thanksgiving, the Bonsall Woman's Club is grateful for its growing membership and dedicated leadership. BWC anticipates that the upcoming "Christmas in the Forest" fundraiser to be held at The Havens on Dec. 9 will be a sold-out success. To start every general meeting, BWC recites the "Collect for Clubwomen" by Mary Stewart (1876 – 1943). At the time of the Collect's writing in 1904, Stewart was a new principal of a Colorado high school, and the Coll...
FALLBROOK – The Fallbrook Chamber of Commerce announces longtime Fallbrook residents and community builders Phil and Eileen Delaney as this year's Grand Marshals. The Delaneys have been Fallbrook residents for nearly 30 years and have immersed themselves for many years and countless hours of dedicating their time and talent for the betterment of the Fallbrook community. They have an extensive list of accomplishments and involvement, all for the purpose of helping to improve th...
The hap-happiest season of all is here again. And nothing makes the holiday season happier than putting smiles on the faces of children. You can get that happy feeling with the help of the U.S. Marine Corps and County of San Diego. All you have to do is drop off a new, unwrapped toy in a Toys for Tots donation box at one of five County airports. Donation boxes are out and will remain up until Saturday, Dec. 14 at those five airports: McClellan Airport in Carlsbad, Gillespie Field in El Cajon, Fallbrook Airpark in Fallbrook,...
Warm up the kitchen! Thanksgiving, our biggest day of feast is back. And if you're cooking, the last thing you want to do is serve your family and friends plentiful platefuls of salmonella, listeria or other dangerous bacteria. Those sickening things can be carried by your turkey, stuffing, vegetables, salads and desserts – if you're not prepping, cleaning and cooking right. Fortunately, there are some simple rules to keep you and everyone else happy and safe. Bone up on t... Full story
SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom announced Nov. 14 that qualified California homeowners can save money on energy bills and make their homes more energy efficient through new heat pump rebates. In addition to saving money on energy bills and increasing energy efficiency, the Home Electrification and Appliance Rebates (HEEHRA) aim to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and improve indoor air quality. Income-qualified, single-family homeowners may receive rebates of up to $8,000 to reduce the cost of purchasing and installing a n...
Bonsall High School's 2024 cross country team only had enough runners to place in a meet as a team once and the Legionnaires boys placed sixth that day, and none of Bonsall's runners earned all-league status. However, Bonsall head coach Manuel Ramirez notes that the season was still successful. "I want to congratulate all the runners for meeting all their goals and having an amazing season," Ramirez said. "Everybody did amazing." The races in the Aug. 31 CCA Ravens XC Invitati...
The top 10 finishers in the Valley League cross country championship race earned berths on the all-league first team while the next 10 finishers were placed on the all-league second team. Two Fallbrook High School girls earned second-team recognition for their performances at the Nov. 9 league championship race at Kit Carson Park. A time of 21:36.3 on the 3.05-mile course gave senior Cynthia Mills 11th place and second-team recognition. "I'm happy with that, but I wish I...
Fallbrook High School’s boys cross country team shared fifth in the final 2024 Valley League standings. The formula for the Valley League team cross country league championship gives 25% for positions at each of the two league cluster meets and the other 50% for the positions at the league championship meet. Fallbrook’s boys were fifth at both cluster meets, which occurred Oct. 4 at Kit Carson Park and Oct. 18 at Guajome Park, and sixth at the league championship meet Nov. 9 at Kit Carson Park. Escondido was sixth in bot...
Seven Fallbrook High School football players were given all-league designation by the Palomar League coaches. Camden Hoff was chosen for the offensive first team. Wyatt Casillas was placed on the defensive first team. Evan Thomas and Ryder Wood are the two Fallbrook players on the offensive second team. The defensive second team included Blake Robinson. Ernesto Garcia and Tayjon Owens were recognized at the honorable mention level. “I thought that was about right for what our season was,” Fallbrook head coach Ross Joh...
FALLBROOK – Fallbrook Music Society presents TAKE3 in concert – in a wonderful afternoon of popular and familiar Christmas music that promises to get everyone into a festive spirit. Back by popular demand, this genre-bending trio takes to the stage with their unmistakable style and infectious joy, which this time extends to their fabulous interpretations of Christmas Classics on Sunday, Dec. 15 at 2 p.m. at the Bob Burton Center. The trio, (violin, cello, piano) led by superst...
PALA – Chiquis will be performing Sunday, Dec. 8 at Pala Casino Spa Golf Resort. Janney Marín, better known as Chiquis, is a dynamic force in the entertainment industry, showcasing her talents as a two-time Latin Grammy award-winning artist, businesswoman, author, and media personality. Her journey to success is marked by remarkable achievements and a relentless drive to inspire and empower others. In 2013, Chiquis embarked on her solo music career, fulfilling a promise to her...
FALLBROOK – Members of Encore Social Club continue to engage in an active season of holiday cheer! As November winds down, Encore members enjoyed a beautiful evening of Wine & Dine hosted at a member's house. There was a delicious autumn-themed potluck of appetizers, dinner, and dessert. The atmosphere was warm and elegant, with lively conversation and infectious laughter. Looking onward to December, the organization has planned a wonderful array of activities and events f...
Our firemen and women are remarkable first responders and deserve extraordinary credit. To illustrate the point, a Fallbrook friend is in the process of selling his surfboard to a fireman out of Riverside. Just before the deal could be closed, the fireman was “pulled for a Strike Team.” Here is his letter: “We were [pulled away to the Wolf Fire and] stayed on it all night. We had our 24 [hours] off yesterday. Miserable sleep. Slept in the hose bed [of a fire truck] in 37 degree temps. Ventura and Malibu are already poppi... Full story
San Diego County is once again confronting the unsettling prospect of Sexually Violent Predators (SVPs) being released into our neighborhoods. These are not ordinary offenders; they are individuals convicted of the most heinous sexual crimes, with conditions that make them highly likely to reoffend. Despite years of public outcry and legislative efforts, the system continues to favor the placement of these dangerous individuals over the safety of our families. Now, our... Full story
If you’re reading this, I want you to know how thankful I am for you. There are some years when I feel more gratitude than others, and the last three years – since the pandemic turned life upside down and almost cost us our business – have been some of the hardest in our 28 years. There have been more than a few days when I’ve seriously thought about throwing in the towel. But I love what we do, and I love the people I am privileged to work alongside every day. They, along with my family and the grace of God keep me going.... Full story
Mr. Rhodes recognizes that "forces" are trying to keep the American people in opposition; or as he says "forces ... trying to dehumanize us and pit ourselves against each other – trying to make us lose faith in American institutions." I can define the crux of those 'forces' for him: left-wing propaganda. Propaganda is what leads him to believe that President-elect Trump and his associates are liars, are ignorant, corrupt, misogynistic, racist, and criminals. Left-wing propaganda is what causes Mr. Rhodes to believe that M... Full story
As recently as last month, the stars aligned to make it possible to meet my kid in Seattle. Our flights landed about the same time, hers from Anchorage and mine from San Diego. Initially we were going to splurge and enjoy a few days in Victoria, B.C. by pampering ourselves at the Fairmont Empress Hotel. While we both enjoy being spoiled, we also like afternoon tea and planned to indulge daily during our stay. It was all set until I called to book the float plane tickets to cro... Full story
