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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This story deals with the joy of discovering something new right under your nose. Such discoveries can be lovely finds, especially at Christmas. I thought I had gotten to know Jack and Jeanette Schirner over the decade or so that they've lived in Fallbrook. I first met Jack when he ably served as the board president of the Fallbrook Senior Center. Having served briefly on that board, I realized the amount of work it takes to herd that group of stray cats. Jack still serves on...
The Fallbrook Community Center came alive with festive energy at the annual Christmas Tree Lighting event, Dec. 6, drawing crowds of all ages to celebrate the season with excitement and cheer. The air was filled with the sounds of holiday tunes as a live DJ played a mix of Christmas classics and upbeat favorites, setting the perfect soundtrack for the evening. Local families were treated to a variety of activities and entertainment, making it a night to remember. Kids lined...
FALLBROOK – The Fallbrook Fire Safe Council is sponsoring another free Chipping Day plus Christmas tree recycle event on Saturday, Jan. 4, from 7:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the North County Fire Station 4, 4375 Pala Mesa Dr (along Old Hwy 395). This event is open to all residents in the Fallbrook, Bonsall, Rainbow and DeLuz communities. Material that will be accepted for chipping includes branches, less than six inches in diameter, trimmed brush, palm branches and other cut vegetation. Brush must be free of mud, rocks and other... Full story
SAN DIEGO – This holiday season San Diego Humane Society is reminding families planning to get a puppy to start by checking out the amazing variety of cuties available for adoption at local shelters and rescues. Doing so saves lives, and ensures they are not supporting the cruel practices of puppy mills or irresponsible breeders. "We know that bringing a new puppy into the home is a joyous occasion for many families during the holidays. However, it is critical that people u...
The Fallbrook Public Utility District will be relining approximately 2,275 linear feet of sewer main in the future, and Sancon Technologies will be the contractor. A 4-0 FPUD board vote Dec. 9, with Jennifer DeMeo absent, approved the contract. Sancon, which is based in Huntington Beach, will be paid $209,107.50. FPUD’s capital improvement program includes improving the reliability of the sewer collections system through strategic rehabilitation of existing infrastructure. The work Sancon will perform will reline 684 l...
FALLBROOK – Buying your first home is such an exciting milestone, but let’s be real – the process can get a little overwhelming, especially with all the real estate jargon and acronyms thrown around. You don’t want to be caught asking, “Wait, what does that mean?” during your big transaction. We previously shared on our blog some of the common ones and now we’ve rounded up more real estate terms first-time buyers should know to help you feel confident every step of the way! CD – Closing Disclosure This is a document that b...
Robert J. Thompson, 91, formerly of Fallbrook, passed away Feb. 2, 2024, in Henderson, Nevada. Bob was born on Sept. 30, 1932, in Clinton, Missouri to Joseph Robert Thompson and Mildred (Mimi) C. Cloutier (McNutt). His family moved to Los Angeles in 1936. At age 17, he enlisted in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War. He served on the troop ship USNS Marine Adder. A devoted patriot, he dearly loved his country. After the Navy, he worked in Los Angeles at Harry D. Foster... Full story
New state legislation allows speed limits to be lowered an additional 5 mph from what the previous allowance was if a road segment is designated as a safety corridor. The county’s Traffic Advisory Committee has recommended that portions of South Mission Road, East Mission Road, Gopher Canyon Road, and Pala Temecula Road be given that safety corridor designation. The recommendation to designate the roads as safety corridors and lower the speed limits by an additional 5 mph was approved unanimously during the Dec. 6 TAC meeting...
Thea J. Phillips Moore was born in Los Angeles, Sept. 23, 1930 and passed away Nov. 14, 2024. Her parents were Theodore Phillips and Mary O'Connell; Thea was raised on an orange grove in Upland, California in the foothills of the San Gabriel Mountains. She attended Chaffey High School and graduated from the Brown School for Girls. She married Marvin Moore and settled in Fallbrook in 1949 to start their family and help develop a new grove of avocados. Thea started work in... Full story
FALLBROOK – Fallbrook Garden Club will present Diana Roy, of Resendiz Brothers Protea Growers, as the guest speaker at the Dec. 10 general meeting. The holiday season is a great time to explore the wonderful world of protea and learn how to use these amazing botanicals to create unique and elegant arrangements. It's the time to embrace the beauty of the season and transform ordinary holiday décor into something extraordinary. Roy was born and raised in Southern California and... Full story
FALLBROOK – Go Scarlet's music video premiere screening event will take place Saturday, Dec. 21, 5-7 p.m., at Harry's Sports Bar. The event will feature the first viewing of the video, behind the scenes photos and a live performance by the band. This is a free event. Submitted by Go Scarlet.... Full story
The gift-giving season is always fun! But with all the wrapping paper, packages and new stuff, it can be hard on sustainability – that is, finding ways to give and still protect natural resources for years to come. However, the County of San Diego wants you to know there are lots of ways to do it. You can give "experiences" instead of things. And you can shop close to home to prevent carbon emissions created by driving all over the county. Sustainability is very important t...
FALLBROOK – For over 70 years, the Rainbow Municipal Water District has been delivering water to the community with the assistance of their award-winning staff. In recognition of their dedication and collaborative work processes, Rainbow Water has been awarded a Top Workplaces 2024 by the San Diego Union-Tribune. The accolade is the fourth consecutive year Rainbow Water has earned the honor as an organization recognized for top performance from an anonymous employee survey a...
The construction of the Rainbow Municipal Water District’s West Lilac, Rancho Amigos, and Dentro De Lomas pump stations has been completed, and a Nov. 19 Rainbow board meeting approved the final change orders and the final budget for the project. The board voted 5-0 to authorize an additional $1,150,000 of expenses for the project. The budget amendment increases the Fiscal Year 2024-25 portion of the cost from $3,400,000 to $4,550,000. “This closes out the project,” said Rainbow General Manager Jake Wiley. The San Diego...
ESCONDIDO – Rincon Water is pleased to welcome veteran water executive Tom Kennedy to the organization’s board of directors, representing Division One and replacing long-serving board member Dr. Gregory Quist. Director Kennedy recently retired as general manager of the Rainbow Municipal Water District, a role he held for nearly a decade. He was also a member of the San Diego County Water Authority Board of Directors. “Tom is a wonderful addition to the Board of Directors and brings significant governance experience and water...
FALLBROOK – Excitement filled the air on Nov. 22 as Potter Junior High welcomed students from Mary Fay Pendleton and San Onofre School for the Third Annual FUESD Robotics Competition. This highly anticipated event brought together young innovators for a thrilling day of challenges, creativity, and teamwork. The competition featured teams from the three FUESD schools, fostering both collaboration and friendly rivalry. Each team worked tirelessly to design and program their r...
FALLBROOK – Potter Junior High School recently hosted a lively and exciting Academic Festival to celebrate the hard work and academic growth of its students. Over 560 students – 270 seventh graders and 290 eighth graders – earned an invitation to the event by showing impressive growth on the STAR test. The STAR test is administered once each trimester to measure students' academic progress. This year, the school saw a remarkable level of achievement, with a significant number...
FALLBROOK – Monserate Christian Academy, an Acton affiliate, renowned for its learner-driven model, is taking a bold approach to civic education and leadership training by fostering real-world skills and experiences that prepare learners to thrive as active, engaged citizens. Through a unique combination of Town Meetings, studio-based elections, and public exhibitions, Acton Academies provide learners with essential tools to navigate, participate in, and contribute to their c...
SAN MARCOS – Bravura, Palomar College's literary magazine, was recognized as the best community college literary magazine in the western region – and the third best in the nation – at a national conference of community college educators. Four student writers for Bravura also received recognition for their contributions to the magazine. "We are so proud of our students and what they are able to do," said Palomar College Associate Professor Stacey Trujillo, who along with Assoc...
The Bonsall Community Sponsor Group has recommended that the County of San Diego approve a time extension for the planned Marquart Ranch subdivision. A 5-0 sponsor group vote Nov. 12, with sponsor group chair Steve Norris and vice-chair Larissa Anderson absent, recommended a two-year time extension for the project. The time extension would not change any design or condition of the parcel map. In October 2007, the county’s Planning Commission approved a tentative map to subdivide the 44.2-acre Marquart Ranch property into n...
SAN DIEGO – The California Office of Traffic Safety has awarded the San Diego County Sheriff's Office a $422,000 grant that will fund a year's worth of special operations and campaigns designed to stop drivers under the influence of alcohol and drugs. Impaired driving checkpoints, patrols and distracted driving/traffic enforcement will all be funded by the grant. "We are grateful for the California Office of Traffic Safety's support as we continue our efforts to keep i...
Eco-friendly home updates can lessen your impact on the environment, and they typically can save you money on utilities as an added bonus. You don’t even have to make significant updates to reap the rewards. Sometimes, even small or low-cost changes can make a big impact. If you want a more sustainable home, here are some projects you might want to consider. · Switch to LED light bulbs. This is a quick and easy change that can make your household lighting much more ef...
FALLBROOK – On Wednesday, Dec. 11, the Republican Women of California will be celebrating President Trump’s win at their annual Membership Gala along with the installation of their 2025 officers. All are invited to join them on Jan. 10, 2025, when their guest speaker will be Brian Blacher, co-founder of the Shield of David. In 2025, the Republican Women of California-Fallbrook will be celebrating the club’s 75th anniversary. The Republican Women of California is a women-led organization welcoming Republican men and women... Full story
