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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People gather at the 46th Cupa Days event presented by the Pala Band of Mission Indians and the Cupa Cultural Center in Pala, May 1....
FALLBROOK – Entries in the 15th Art of the Avocado competition were on display at the Fallbrook Chamber of Commerce April 1-23. Visitors voted for their favorites resulting in first, second and third awards in each of the three categories. There were also five special awards. The winners were announced at a reception April 17. In the two dimensional category, the third place prize went to Cherrie Burris from Redlands for her piece "Ready for Harvest." The second place prize w...
Tic Srinalack, eighth grade math teacher at Potter Jr. High School, and Jennifer Balbier, district-wide cafeteria worker, are Teacher of the Year and Employee of the Year, respectively in the Fallbrook Union Elementary School District. They were honored prior to the May 3 regular meeting of the FUESD governing board. Also recognized by the board were the outstanding teachers from each of the nine schools. The top employee from each school was also cited, as well as district...
FALLBROOK – North Coast Church Fallbrook participated in a project called Serve Your City April 24-25. Six hundred volunteers invested over 3,000 volunteer hours in their community. Their work included pouring 22,000 pounds of concrete. According to North Coast Associate Campus Pastor Chace Steeves, the reason for their participation is "Our amazing community and the organizations that make this town what it is have been greatly impacted because of COVID-19. We love our t...
FALLBROOK – Foundation for Senior Care is sponsoring a Road Rally May 22, a scavenger hunt that takes participants through Fallbrook, Bonsall and Rainbow by solving problems and clues and puzzles to collect goodies and raffle tickets for chances to win great prizes. The proceeds will go directly to support seniors and disabled adults in the greater Fallbrook area served by the foundation. The rally will begin and end at the Foundation for Senior Care, 135 South Mission Road (...
April was Earthquake Preparedness Month in California, and the County of San Diego’s Office of Emergency Services and California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services are reminding residents to “not get caught off guard” and have a plan for how to protect themselves in the event of an earthquake. San Diego County is home to three major active faults: the Rose Canyon Fault (which runs along the coast, through downtown, Old Town and La Jolla), and the San Jacinto and Elsinore faults, which run through the northern and eas...
OCEANSIDE – Mellano & Company, a family operated flower farm just west of Bonsall, has been around for nearly a century, ever since Italian immigrant Giovanni Mellano started it in 1925. Over the years, they have become one of the most trusted families in the industry. But when the COVID-19 pandemic hit, it devastated the flower industry and hit Mellano & Company hard. "After the stay at home order, flower sales went to zero," Michelle Castellano Keeler, Giovanni's granddaught...
HENDERSONVILLE, Tenn. – As you may know, May is Mental Health Month. Since 1949, Mental Health America and their affiliates across the country have led the observance of May as Mental Health Month by reaching millions of people through the media, local events and screenings. According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, although 1 in 5 Americans will experience a mental illness in a given year, everyone faces challenges in life that can impact their mental health. As part of the month’s obs...
BONSALL – The Governing Board of the Bonsall Unified School District, in cooperation with the San Diego County of Education, is seeking input from all stakeholders as they search for their next Superintendent. The Board is committed to finding a leader who shares the district’s values and culture while also bringing the expertise necessary to make their schools an ever brighter beacon of educational opportunities in North San Diego County. Community feedback from students, parents, staff and area residents is a crucial com...
BONSALL – The Bonsall Woman's Club held a New Members Orientation/Social on April 16. COVID restrictions dictated the event to be held in an outside setting with proper social distancing. D'Vine Path at Batali Ranch was chosen as the perfect venue. As is BWC tradition, membership chairman and second vice president Sydne Gilbert welcomed the new members Tuula Hukkanen, Kay O'Hara, Shay Mandrayar and Cheri Poulos. Absent were Linda McDonald and Maryann Collings. During the m...
FALLBROOK – The Fallbrook Public Utility District Board of Directors voted to use a $909,412.67 refund from the San Diego County Water Authority to reduce the loan on the Santa Margarita River Conjunctive Use Project. The reduction in debt will save the district approximately $40,000 per year for the next 30 years. It will also result in a savings of $275,000 in interest expenses on the loan. The April 26 FPUD board vote was unanimous. The Water Authority recently received a $44.4 million rebate from its wholesaler, Metropoli...
A proposal to return to in-person Fallbrook Union High School District board meetings was rejected by the FUHSD board April 26. The schedule which would have started in-person meetings on May 10 failed on a board vote in which all five trustees opposed the motion. "We should probably hold off until the next school year," said FUHSD Board President Diane Summers. An executive order issued last year following the coronavirus outbreak waived the requirement for meetings to be held in person, and FUHSD meetings have taken place...
Local artist Gamini Ratnavira features a variety of his wildlife art at a reception for his "Brushes with Nature" exhibition at the Fallbrook Art Center, April 24....
The year was 1967, a year when the U.S. and the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics remained locked in the Cold War. As Ron and Judy Ritter walked the grounds of Wartburg Castle – in East Germany – they observed another man and woman, likewise on a stroll. "They were a distinguished couple," Ron Ritter recalled. "When they reached an area with a view to the west they just stopped, staring into the distance. They just stood there, whispering I think, so still, just looking acr...
The importance of recycling in Fallbrook Alejandro and Gabrielle Why do we recycle, and what happens if we stop recycling? There are many effects of recycling and not recycling. See how we can make a much cleaner and brighter future. First of all, we need to know why we recycle. Recycling is good for the environment; it decreases the pollution in Fallbrook. According to Glaze Scrap, Americans throw away an estimated 2.5 million plastic bottles every hour. If we can recycle...
FALLBROOK – On April 24, D'Vine Path held an exclusive talent show for parents, students, and staff, showcasing the talents and passions of all the students. The "Light Up the World" talent show consisted of many different acts ranging from singing performances, unicycle riding, dances, poetry reading, and more. At the end of the night, the students came together to perform the song "Fireflies" by Owl City in American Sign Language. Then, the staff members performed a s...
When Shanna Daley created The Laughing Llama it was a way to help rescued llamas and her family. Her 1.4-acre property is home to three llamas and two alpacas that serve as a therapeutic diversion to many, including Daley's 82-year-old grandmother who suffers from Alzheimer's. Now San Diego County is demanding the facility cease operation by May 15 and that Daley remove most of her animals. Daley chose to purchase a property in Fallbrook because of its beauty and enough land...
On April 21, Fallbrook residents were surprised to see the 40 year old trees being replaced on Main Avenue. Via Facebook, community members expressed their concern about the change and the accessibility of the sidewalk with transplanted trees. In 2019, business owners along Main Avenue noticed that the roots of the Australian willow trees had caused issues with the flooring of their establishments. The trees hadn't been watered properly in the 80's when they were planted, so...
FALLBROOK – Construction began this month on a series of major renovations to the assisted living and memory care buildings of the Silvergate Fallbrook retirement campus, the area's premier senior living community for more than 30 years. The community's parent company, AmeriCare Health & Retirement Inc., will modernize several common area spaces of Silvergate as it upgrades the property for the comfort and enjoyment of current and future senior residents. "This already b...
FALLBROOK – There is still time to support the Fallbrook Chamber's Avocado Open Golf Tournament at Pala Mesa Resort Friday, May 7. All the fun starts with registration at 11 a.m. The Putting Contest to additionally benefit the Fallbrook Land Conservancy begins at 11:30 with a shotgun start at 1 p.m. Tournament play is enhanced by a fabulous lunch, a special opportunity drawing, contests, golf awards and so much more. A portion of the tournament's proceeds will benefit the F...
SAN DIEGO COUNTY – The San Diego County Sheriff's Department wants to remind everyone about California's hands-free cell phone law. Drivers are not allowed to hold a phone or other electronic device while behind the wheel. Drivers under 18 are not allowed to use a phone for any reason, including hands-free. Sheriff's Deputies are always on the lookout for distracted drivers. If you're driving a vehicle, your eyes should always be on the road. Being distracted for even a few se...
FALLBROOK – Encore is a social club through which many members have met treasured friends. Most of the members first joined the Newcomers Club, where they remained for 3-4 years before they "flew up" to Encore, a sister organization. Activities at both clubs often include the men, many of whom have also formed close friendships. Now that Covid restrictions are moderating, everyone is really looking forward to a return to a more normal life. In the month of May, Bunco, Mahjong...
The county's Traffic Advisory Committee has recommended that the speed limit on Alvarado Street east of Stage Coach Lane be reduced. The speed limit for the 1.22-mile segment of Alvarado Street between Stage Coach Lane and Live Oak Park Road is currently 35 mph. Due to an accident rate more than four times the statewide average for similar roads, the TAC recommended that the speed limit be lowered to 30 mph. "In my mind there are several elements why the committee should be considering the 30 mph, and the big one is the...
Knowledge is comprised of many facets. Knowledge is fact based. It is based on the specific published words or data. Knowledge is also experience based. It is based on exposure to experiences that provide a basis to understanding the overall situation that exists. Knowledge is also derived from the wisdom of others. In real estate, a professional, licensed Realtor uses all three of these sources of knowledge to provide the best service to their client. A Realtor’s knowledge b...
Devastation from California’s wildfires has been at record levels in recent years. Last year our wildfire season resulted in over 4 million acres burned in 9,600 fires – 31 people died. The economic costs to homeowners, utilities, ratepayers, insurers and local governments has been catastrophic. While electric utility infrastructure has accounted for less than 10% of wildfires historically, downed power lines have been responsible for about half of California’s most destr...
