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 – Fall is planting time, or "the big dig," as Fallbrook Land Conservancy's Save Our Forest environmental education program has come to be known. Way back in 2004, Save Our Forest volunteers began introducing students at Live Oak Elementary School to the joys of planting new trees and shrubs in San Diego County open space. Since then, young volunteers have planted many new trees at FLC's Dinwiddie, Hellers Bend, and Los Jilgueros preserves. These preserves are not c...
TEMECULA – Curb appeal can affect prospective buyers' perception of a home. When addressing curb appeal, homeowners may be inclined to focus on features that are easily seen from the street during the day. But what can a homeowner do to improve on their home's nighttime aesthetic? Outdoor lighting is one aspect of curb appeal that is often overlooked, advised the home improvement experts at The Spruce. Homeowners may fail to recognize the importance of how proper i...
I'm sure that gardeners and their roses appreciated the recent sprinkles or light drizzle or blustery rain depending on location. Temecula received an inch more rain than average for November; this rain and the accompanying cool weather will help to hydrate the thirsty soil. Most areas still haven’t had any temperatures near frost. Roses could still be seen actively growing and blooming in many area gardens during the Thanksgiving holiday, and some rose gardens are coming i...
The holidays are in full swing and people are busier than ever. Events, parties, shopping, family and friends stopping by and house guests on top of regular life. It can be overwhelming. I've found it helps to break the big challenges into smaller parts. If I make a big task into small, goal-oriented steps, I snowball right into January no worse for wear. Please allow me to suggest that it is the same for real estate. Is someone considering selling their home next year? Homeow...
I’ve written before about the importance of a thriving downtown. The health and sense of community are a direct reflection of the health of a town’s main shopping area. When residents support local merchants, they in turn support Fallbrook. Below is a list of reasons to shop locally, during the holidays and everyday, taken from the American Independent Business Alliance. By shopping locally, residents build community. The casual encounters enjoyed at neighborhood-scale bus...
From the Fair Housing Center of the Legal Aid Society of San Diego, Inc. The federal Fair Housing Act, 42 U.S.C. 3601, et seq. protects tenants and homebuyers from housing discrimination based on several protected classes. The protected classes are race, color, religion, sex, familial status, national origin, and disability. Since 2010, the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has consistently received complaints submitted by women who were denied or delayed a home loan because they were on maternity leave. The...
FALLBROOK – The Boys & Girls Clubs of North County celebrated this Thanksgiving season by serving nearly 1,000 traditional holiday meals to its members and their families. Each of the club’s eight sites participated in a Thanksgiving feast that included food catered by Major Market. Everything from turkey, mashed potatoes, macaroni and cheese, stuffing, cranberry sauce and of course, pumpkin pies were included in the meals being served. In addition to their staff, club board members and local community organizations like the...
It was barely 5:30 a.m., and 10-year-old Hector was already out of bed and bound for the shower. Today was one of the most important days of his life, and he was up earlier than usual, taking no chances that he would miss anything. Today was the day Hector's adoption became official. His "new" mother, Issis Aranda, and several other family members came with Hector to San Diego County Child Welfare Services' annual Court Adoption Party held at the San Diego County Juvenile...
BONSALL – On Nov. 13 and 14, two casts from the Bonsall High School Musical Theater Department performed "Cinderella; A Revue" at 127 West Social House in Fallbrook. Under the direction of Mrs. Pecore and choreographer Morgan Sharpe, dinner and a show were enjoyed by family, guests, principal Dr. Fowler and Superintendent Jones. The students put on a comedic performance singing and dancing under the evening lights. Submitted by the Bonsall High School Musical Theater Department....
FALLBROOK – Fallbrook High School recently held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for students to celebrate the opening of remodeled student bathrooms. FHS principal Dr. David Farkas gave a brief speech encouraging the students to enjoy the remodeled facilities. Dozens of appreciative students cheered before rushing in to check out the new lavatories. The remodeling of bathrooms was part of the Measure AA bond passed in 2016 and is one of many projects slated to modernize the i...
Alas, the sequel to Miss Austen's most celebrated work "Pride and Prejudice" is here. Written by two of Austen's biggest fans, playwrights and co-authors Lauren Gunderson and Margot Melcon, one is not disappointed. Just so you know, the English manor known as Pemberley is suitably furnished in the Regency era and installed at the New Village Arts Theatre in Carlsbad. This Christmas season, Jane Austen fans are invited to join the festivities at Pemberley, Mr. Darcy's renowned...
FALLBROOK – The San Diego County Library recently announced the lists of the Top 10 checked out items for the month of October. They are: Adult Fiction 1) "The Great Alone" by Kristin Hannah 2) "The Fallen" by David Baldacci 3) "The Woman in the Window" by A.J. Finn 4) "The Disappeared" by C.J. Box 5) "Fifty Fifty" by James Patterson 6) "Y is for Yesterday" by Sue Grafton 7) "The Late Show" by Michael Connelly 8) "The Whistler" by John Grisham 9) "Origin" by Dan Brown 10) "End Game" by David Baldacci Adult Non-Fiction 1) "...
FALLBROOK – Southern California Damekor's big Jul concert is Wednesday, Dec. 19, at 7 p.m. at Pala Mesa Resort. The concert is free and will begin with a traditional candlelit Lucia procession. Dec. 13 is the actual "Day of Sankta Lucia" and serves as the introduction to the Scandinavian Christmas season, ushering in a season of feasting, merriment and hospitality. Lucia was a medieval saint who carried food and drink to the hungry in Sweden during a time of famine. She c...
FALLBROOK – The Fallbrook Library will host many free events this month including concerts, a lecture, a movie and the annual Bottom Shelf Holiday Boutique. The holiday boutique runs through Dec. 22 and features seasonal books, games, music and videos that make great gifts for both children and adults. The bookstore will be open daily from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The schedule of free events is as follows: Monday, Dec. 10, 1 p.m. – Insight Book Club will meet to discuss the novel "Happiness is a Choice You Make" by John Leland. A r... Full story
FALLBROOK – An umbrella term that encompasses various conditions, cardiovascular disease or CVD, is a formidable foe. According to the World Health Organization, cardiovascular diseases claim the lives of 17.7 million people across the globe every year, accounting for 31 percent of all deaths worldwide. If CVD statistics are alarming, then it's important to note that many premature deaths related to CVD can be prevented. While the WHO said that four out of five CVD deaths are...
AMES, Iowa – Singing may provide benefits beyond improving respiratory and swallow control in people with Parkinson’s disease, according to new data from Iowa State University researchers. The results from the pilot study revealed improvements in mood and motor symptoms, as well as reduced physiological indicators of stress. Elizabeth Stegemoller, an assistant professor of kinesiology, cautions this is preliminary data, but said the improvements among singing participants are similar to benefits of taking medication. She pre...
HENDERSONVILLE, TN – Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is characterized as a type of depression that is related to changes in seasons, typically tied to the start of fall and persisting into the winter months. Depressive disorders don’t take holidays and this time of year can be stressful. For individuals who suffer from or are at risk for depression, though, the impact of holiday stresses and pressures can be much more severe than the momentary frustrations that almost everyone experiences. Typical symptoms of SAD, sometimes...
The Food and Drug Administration just announced it would once again try to regulate tobacco products. This time the target of the agency’s regulatory hand is what it believes is the growing menace of flavored e-cigarettes and other tobacco products used by young people who’ve turned to vaping and smoking. The FDA said about 3.6 million children under age 18 now admit they use e-cigarettes. That’s an alarming number and is worrisome because FDA commissioner Dr. Scott Gottlieb said that almost all current smokers started when...
FALLBROOK – Special Olympics Fallbrook had a wonderful first season learning a new sport – golf. With the help of Pala Mesa Golf Resort and its wonderful staff, the athletes were able to experience learning new skills and making some new friends along the way. During the season, the athletes were also able to compete county-wide and came home with several medals. Pala Mesa Golf Resort staff have been generous from start to finish which included their time, talent and the...
FALLBROOK – Paul Putnam, nationally-recognized recruiting expert with Next College Student Athlete (NCSA), will deliver a free seminar and recruiting workshop titled, “College Recruiting 101 – College Athletic Recruiting Simplified,” Monday, Dec. 10, at 6 p.m. in the Performing Arts Center at Fallbrook High School. The 60-minute presentation will include important information about the recruiting process, including how student-athletes can position themselves to be discovered and how college coaches evaluate prospec...
Bonsall-based Peter Miller won three races during closing week of Del Mar's Fall Racing Festival to finish the 16-day season with 15 victories and complete a sweep of the 2018 training titles at seaside racetrack. Miller, who took the conditioning title at the 36-day summer meeting by besting runner-up Doug O'Neill 31-21 in victories, topped Jerry Hollendorfer 15-9 in wins at the short fall session. Miller reached the winner's circle with 15 of his 46 starters, which translate...
Heather Holdo & Sara Barclay Writer/Interns Bonsall High School’s cross country team competed at Morley Field in San Diego for the CIF San Diego Sectionals on Nov. 17. Led by team captain Austin Alanis, the boys placed eighth and the girls placed sixth overall for Division 5. Unfortunately, this was not a high enough placement to send the team back to the CIF State Finals this year. Officially ending their cross country season, the students on the team had only positive things...
San Luis Rey Training Center trainer Martine Bellocq had two horses in the Nov. 23 Del Mar Thoroughbred Club races, which constituted her first time in the Del Mar paddock since being severely burned in the December 2017 Lilac fire. Bellocq was the trainer for Grey Tsunami in the first race and Brite Rivers in the third race. "It's nice," Bellocq said of her return. Bellocq was burned trying to save the 2-year-old colt Wild Bill Hickory, who was owned by Bellocq in...
