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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VISTA - Murder charges were filed today against a Camp Pendleton Marine corporal accused in the slaying of a Navy veteran whose body was found inside his parked SUV in Fallbrook last month. Arraignment for 23-year-old Kevin Albert Richard Coset was put off until March 11 so the defendant can hire an attorney. Coset is charged with murder and allegations that he used a knife and a firearm in the killing of 24-year-old Alvin Bulaoro. The defendant faces 61 years to life in... Full story
The San Diego County Board of Supervisors adopted a resolution approving a $350,000 grant application to acquire 23.7 acres of additional open space within the San Luis Rey River Park. The supervisors’ 5-0 vote Dec. 5 authorizes county Department of Parks and Recreation director Brian Albright or his designee to conduct all negotiations and execute any agreements for an Environmental Enhancement and Mitigation Program grant. The supervisors’ action also finds that no new circumstances would require an update to the Pro...
FALLBROOK – The Boys & Girls Clubs of North County has officially been handed over the deed for a 2.77-acre parcel in Bonsall between West Lilac Road and San Luis Rey Down’s Golf Course from the Bonsall Land Group. This generous donation, facilitated by Steve Delaney, brother of longtime supporter of the Boys & Girls Clubs of North County Phil Delaney, will strongly impact the Club. “We are very excited about this donation. This property will open up opportunities for the Club and may hopefully lead us to ree...
WILDOMAR (Wire Service) - A motorist was killed today, January 3, in a rollover crash in Wildomar, authorities said. Daniel Medina, 24, of Lake Elsinore, was pronounced dead at the scene of the crash in the 21800 block of Grand Avenue. According to the Riverside County Sheriff's Department, at about 2:30 a.m., Medina apparently lost control of his 1996 Acura sedan, which traveled onto the shoulder of the road and struck several trash cans before colliding with a wall. Medina -- who was not wearing a seat belt -- was ejected...
FALLBROOK - On the evening of Wednesday, December 19, the musical choir, ‘I Cantori’ from Washington’s Walla Walla University, treated the residents and family members of Regency Fallbrook to an exclusive holiday concert. The performance was spectacular as ‘I Cantori’ sang not only traditional Christmas music but also a variety of pieces, even a song in Latin. “There wasn’t a person in the room that didn’t tear up; all were touched by the beautiful and dynamic voices of the c...
FALLBROOK – Monserate Chapter DAR spent a December afternoon decorating the historic Pittenger House in Fallbrook with old-fashioned touches. The Christmas tree was trimmed with cranberry and popcorn strands and homemade ornaments were hung. Branches of holly were strung on porch railings and the doors were adorned with handmade wreaths. In March 2012, Monserate Chapter dedicated a historical marker at the Pittenger House. They worked closely with the Fallbrook...
A broken waterline has led to flooding and a sink hole on Gopher Canyon Road, causing closure of the roadway. The problem was evaluated at 4:43 p.m. today, January 3 and subsequently both eastbound and westbound lanes were closed. The California Highway Patrol issued a Sig Alert was issued at 5:04 p.m. for Gopher Canyon Road at Dentro de Loma Road. Rainbow Municipal Water District dispatched a crew at 5:28 p.m. to work on repairing the waterline. No further information has been made available at this time....
FALLBROOK - Children aboard Camp Pendleton were thrilled to receive gifts donated by local families through the Toys for Tots campaign. In one instance, an eight-year-old Fallbrook girl told her parents that she wanted to take a bicycle she had been given for Christmas to donate to the Toys for Tots collection at North County Fire Protection District headquarters. When Andrew Genninger, the wounded warrior’s liaison from VFW Post 1924 collected the toys, he suggested the b... Full story
FALLBROOK - Members of the Fallbrook Firefighter’s Association once again dipped into their pockets to buy family holiday meals for deserving military families this season. Led by Ben Lian and Matt Lindsey, firefighters and administrative staff that work for North County Fire donated enough money for 20 family meals to be provided through Albertsons. In addition, the store contributed another five prime rib meals to the effort, so 25 families could receive a holiday meal. Each meal feeds a family of six. The meals were d... Full story
Thanks to the shoppers at Albertsons who donated funds at the cash registers, 97 frozen complete dinners, enough for six people each, were provided for needy families through the Fallbrook Food Panty. Pictured are Martin Faull of the Fallbrook Food Pantry and Kirk Sandow, manager of Albertsons in Fallbrook....
Arnie Willcuts of the Fallbrook Food Pantry receives approximately 1,500 toys from Katie Clay and Mike Lily of the Fallbrook High School Associated Student Body (ASB). Fallbrook High students collected four vehicle loads of toys for needy local children....
FALLBROOK - In keeping with its goal of donating to worthy local Fallbrook charities, St. John’s Episcopal Thrift Shop recently donated $3,000 to two fine local groups. The Fallbrook Food Pantry and the Foundation for Senior Care were presented with the funds. “At this time of the year, our local charities see the demand for the goods and services they provide stretched to the max,” said Ed Cyran, board member and volunteer of St. John’s Episcopal Thrift Shop. “The Fallbrook F... Full story
FALLBROOK - It was a 67-year-old Fallbrook man who was killed when his car drifted off a road, struck a parked truck and crashed into an apartment building, medical examiners said today. Frank Joseph Woynilko was driving a 1991 Volvo station wagon north on Alturas Street near Fallbrook Street at about 6:10 p.m. Thursday, according to the San Diego County Medical Examiner's Office and the California Highway Patrol. For unknown reasons, Woynilko let the car drift into the parked truck on the right side of the road. The car... Full story
FALLBROOK – On Dec. 13, the kindergarten through third grade classes at Iowa St. School shared a ‘Holiday Traditions Around the World’ presentation with parents, teachers, and kindergarten through eighth grade students. The students researched holiday history, customs and celebrations, food, costume, music and dance from their heritage or chosen country. This annual tradition is a favorite event for the families at Iowa St. School. Participating classrooms were Mrs. Tur... Full story
FALLBROOK – Two $1,000 Ray and Mary Bell Memorial Scholarships are available for graduating FUHS seniors and applications are now being accepted. The scholarships are open to graduating Fallbrook High School seniors who plan on attending an accredited two-year college or four-year university in the United States. Applicants must have a minimum un-weighted GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale and must be a United States citizen or legal United States resident. Students must also demonstrate a commitment to serving their community... Full story
The San Diego County Board of Supervisors voted 5-0 December 5 to extend the performance completion date for the infrastructure of a subdivision on the northeast corner of Morro Road and East Elder Street The extension now allows requires the completion of road, water, sewer, and other infrastructure improvements by December 21, 2014. The homes and other lot improvements themselves do not need to be completed by that date. In January 2003 the county’s Planning and Environmenta...
FALLBROOK – Four new 900-lb. steel plates have been installed along the four-block long Pico Promenade path in order to increase safety for walkers, joggers, and strollers. The project was made possible by the Fallbrook Beautification Alliance (FBA), which provided the funds and manpower. The old coverings on the drainage points had been stolen by vandals. Russ Heyneman volunteered his time to oversee the installation project. Fallbrook Equipment Rental assisted in the...
If you are a chile relleno aficionado and think you have tasted them all – visit Los Cabos Mexican Grill in Murrieta and taste their version. It has a slightly different flavor with a bit of a kick to it. Besides chile rellenos, the restaurant serves a wide variety of Mexican food that the owner Felix Aguilar describes as “California-style fusion – a new generation Mexican food.” Felix is experimenting with an expanded menu which includes food prepared “Peruvian-st...
Dixie Blanton, a retired Potter Jr. High teacher, and Alida Christiansen deliver a large load of canned goods collected by the students of the school for distribution through the Fallbrook Food Pantry, represented by Martin Faull and Frank Russell.... Full story
HEMET (Wire Service) - A 19-year-old suspected of robbing a Hemet store Wed., January 2, was shot by a police officer at the end of a foot chase during which the bandit allegedly leveled his gun at his pursuers, authorities said. The officer-involved shooting occurred around 8:45 a.m. near Melrose Avenue and Girard Street, according to the Riverside County Sheriff's Department, which was asked by Hemet police to investigate the incident. A short time before the gunfire, officers had been called to a strip mall in the 2100... Full story
BURBANK (Wire Service) - A 69-year-old registered sex offender from Moreno Valley was arrested for allegedly having pornographic photos of young girls near an elementary school in Burbank, police said. Donald Cowan was pulled over for a traffic stop about 2:45 p.m. Wednesday, January 2, in the 1900 block of North Ontario Street near an elementary school, according to Sgt. Darin Ryburn of the Burbank Police Department. Cowan, who was not wearing his seatbelt and was the sole occupant of a gold-colored Toyota Camry, admitted... Full story
RIVERSIDE (Wire Service) - Riverside County supervisors will hold their first hearing Tuesday, January 8, on a proposed ordinance regulating home-based chefs who sell their goods to the public. So-called "cottage food'' operations were placed on the state's list of public health concerns with the passage of Assembly Bill 1616, which Gov. Jerry Brown signed into law in September. The statute mandates that counties establish standards for cottage food makers and require them to obtain permits. Cottage foods generally include...
Sheriff's authorities are reporting this morning, January 4, that an investigation is continuing into an incident that occurred yesterday in De Luz that left a man suffering from gunshot wounds. Sgt. Joe Montion said the incident took place on January 3 at about 12:50 p.m. near De Luz and Harris Roads. "Fallbrook deputies responded to De Luz Canyon to investigate a traffic accident near De Luz Road and Harris Road, in Fallbrook," said Montion. "Initial reports were that a vehicle had run off the road and collided into a...
Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Kathleen Sebelius has announced today (January 3) that more states are on track to implement the health care law and establish health insurance marketplaces, or Exchanges, in their states. California, Hawaii, Idaho, Nevada, New Mexico, Vermont and Utah are conditionally approved today to operate a State-based Exchange, and Arkansas is conditionally approved to operate a State Partnership Exchange. HHS is also providing more guidance to states today on marketplaces that will be...
