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  • Big city ER doesn't compare to having our own

    Updated Jun 16, 2016

    My husband fainted and fell to the floor June 8 in an exhibition hall at the San Diego County Fair. Although the EMTs, paramedic, and nurse provided by the fair quickly tested and assessed his situation and he recovered, at their suggestion I drove him to an ER. When we arrived at Palomar Medical Center on advice of our primary physician group, a nurse checked him in and directed us to wait his turn. Off and on for about an hour, ER staff checked his vitals, administered an EKG, took his blood pressure and an X-ray, and then...

  • Summer season is peak time for grilling fires

    Updated Jun 16, 2016

    QUINCY, Mass. – As the first day of summer approaches, home chefs everywhere are reaching for their grills, eager to participate in barbecue season. The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) recommends that grillers pay particular attention to safety in the summer months, which is when home fires involving grilling incidents occur most often. Three out of five households own a gas grill, according to NFPA’s latest Home Grill Fires report, which translates to a lot of...

  • Bates wins an award at the fair

    Updated Jun 16, 2016

  • Take the Summer Reading Challenge at Fallbrook Library

    Updated Jun 16, 2016

    FALLBROOK – Readers of all ages are invited to take the Summer Reading Challenge at a San Diego County Library (SDCL). The challenge runs from June 1 through Aug. 31 and rewards prizes to customers who complete a goal of reading 10 books or 10 hours. Keep on reading to support Shelter to Soldier with the library’s Read for a Reason program. For every child, teen or adult who reads a total of 20 hours or 20 books, $5 will be donated to Shelter to Soldier to help provide bon...

  • Warriors finish boys volleyball season with 11-15 record

    Updated Jun 16, 2016

    An 11-15 overall season record, including a 3-7 mark in Valley League play, didn't give Fallbrook High School's boys volleyball team a CIF playoff berth but did give the Warriors their best record since 2008. "They did extremely well," said Fallbrook coach Chip Patterson. "They've got to be extremely proud that they're making progress." Last year's team finished the season with a 5-20 record, and the Warriors were 0-12 in Avocado West League competition. The Warriors were winless in 2011, 2012, 2013, and 2014. Fallbrook won... Full story

  • Elsinore Too Wrapped Up skydiving team wins national title

    Updated Jun 16, 2016

    LAKE ELSINORE – A team of local skydivers, including Eric Gallan of Fallbrook, won gold in 4-way canopy formation skydiving at the US Parachute Association National Parachuting Championships held last month at the Florida Skydiving Center in Lake Wales. The team, Elsinore Too Wrapped Up, also earned slots on the prestigious US Parachute Team that will compete at the World Championships this September outside of Chicago. In canopy formation skydiving, teams of four skydivers d...

  • Edward C. Jackson

    Updated Jun 16, 2016

    Edward C. Jackson, MSgt. USMC ret., aka The Candyman, lived 1936 to 2016. Ed leaves behind his wife Yolande, children Eddie, Kim, Lisa and Denise, also five grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Memorial service to be held June 18 at 11 a.m., Zion Lutheran Church, 1405 E. Fallbrook St. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Zion Lutheran Church or Reche Club/Fallbrook Historical Society....

  • Fallbrook chamber offers networking events

    Updated Jun 16, 2016

    FALLBROOK – The Fallbrook Chamber of Commerce is offering the following networking opportunities. - June 23 – All Chamber Mega Mixer in Murrieta; 3:30 to 7 p.m.; call the chamber for more details. - June 24 – Lunch Mob at La Caseta Mexican Restaurant, to start at noon. - June 29 – Wine Down Wednesday at Casa Tiene Vista Vineyard, 4:30 to 7:30 p.m.; 4150 Rock Mountain Rd., Fallbrook. For further details about these networking and community events, contact the chamber at (760) 728-5845....

  • SBA 504 refinance program made permanent

    Updated Jun 16, 2016

    WASHINGTON – Eligible small business owners now have more options to refinance eligible fixed assets and business expenses through the Small Business Administration (SBA) 504 Refinance Program. SBA Administrator Maria Contreras-Sweet made the program permanent through an Interim Final Rule in The Federal Register released May 26, 2016. This change will help small business owners ease their financial burdens and create incentives for potential expansion and further job creation. In making the announcement, Contreras-Sweet s...

  • Longtime Club Paradise employee retires

    Updated Jun 16, 2016

    FALLBROOK − Eva Leslie, who served as certified personal trainer and aerobics coordinator at Club Paradise, has retired after 23 years at the local gym. Leslie, who recently moved to Warner Springs, was the person who helped start the Silver Sneakers program, which allows Fallbrook area seniors to participate in exercise at a speed that is suited to them. "[Leslie] made friends with all the seniors and they were like her family," said Club Paradise's Brian Hansen, who said L...

  • Accident or not – if you dial 911, stay on the line

    Updated Jun 16, 2016

    SAN DIEGO – It's a scenario that plays out hundreds of times a day across San Diego County. People call 911 and hang up. It's most likely an accident, but it's taking time away from those who really need help. Whether it's a child playing with a phone, or someone keeping their finger on the "1" button too long, sitting with the phone in their pocket, or people calling about the same car crash and then hanging up. If someone accidentally dials 911, they shouldn't hang up b...

  • Pets of the Week

    Updated Jun 16, 2016

    FALLBROOK – This week’s pets are Bonnie and Jeri. Bonnie − short for Bonneville, because he can run really fast − has an enormous amount of energy and would love to run and play with another dog or other dogs. He is good with people, children, and several dogs too. He is up-to-date with shots and microchipped, loves to play ball and is looking for a loving family that can give him a lot of love. Jeri is literally hanging out in a hammock at Fallbrook Animal Sanctuary waiting for someone to stop by and visit. Jeri has a frien...

  • Mission Resource Conservation District offers priceless conservation plan

    Updated Jun 16, 2016

    If you own a piece of property larger than half an acre, and you’re having trouble with erosion, water conservation, weeds, or pest animals such as squirrels and gophers, the Mission Resource Conservation District (MRCD) has a deal for you. The District will send a top-notch biologist to your property for a full site tour. The expert will then put together a detailed conservation plan (featuring maps, soils report, ideas for water smart landscaping, and overall best p...

  • Diving into summer

    Updated Jun 16, 2016

    FALLBROOK – On June 4, the Fallbrook Associated Swim Team (FAST) held it annual Swim Fest, a free event open to the public to show the community that Fallbrook High School has a swimming pool available and to introduce its summer program. About 200 people attended this year for food and fun. There was a diving exhibition by some of the divers from the high school team, inner tube races and balloon toss games. Parents also had the opportunity to sign their children up for t...