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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PALM SPRINGS - A 30-year-old Coachella Valley man who died this week of influenza-related problems became the first person in Riverside County to die from the bug this flu season, public health officials said today. The man, who tested positive for the H1N1 strain of influenza, died after being hospitalized. Public health officials are investigating whether he had other health issues that may have contributed to his death, said Jose Arballo Jr. of the Riverside County Department of Public Health. Whether he got a flu vaccine...
Dec. 19 Heller’s Bend @ S. Mission Rd. Grand theft Dec. 20 3800 block Lake Shore St. Residential burglary Dec. 23 4900 block Conejo Rd. Commercial burglary Dec. 25 300 block Clemmens Ln. Arrest: Possess narcotics; possess controlled substance; possess unlawful paraphernalia Dec. 26 3600 block Lake Shore Dr. Residential burglary 2500 block Olive Hill Rd. Arrest: Violate probation Dec. 27 3600 block Lake Shore Dr. Vandalism 1000 block Inverlochy Dr. Get credit w/other’s ID Mission Rd. @ SB I-15 Cited: Battery E. Mission Rd....
FALLBROOK – Stephan McLaughlin recently joined Murphy & Murphy Southern California Realty as a broker associate. McLaughlin received his bachelor’s degree from Loyola Marymount University, Los Angeles before becoming partner of a real estate firm in North San Diego County. After 10 years as broker/owner of a national brokerage, McLaughlin decided it was time for a change of scenery and sold his real estate sales and property management businesses. Now focusing on real e...
A pair of 5-0 San Diego County Board of Supervisors votes Dec. 3 approved an agreement document for participating agencies in the Regional Communications System (RCS) upgrade while also appropriating $5 million for the new RCS microwave transport network. The agreement document includes authorizing the county’s chief administrative officer to execute the amendment to the original RCS agreement with each participating agency once total system cost and each agency’s share are finalized. The microwave transport network app...
NORTH COUNTY – In the late 1970s, home builders began the practice of painting interior walls “Navajo White,” a practice that would continue for decades. From 2011 forward, bold colors surged in popularity – with sienna in the forefront well into 2013. However, going into 2014, the color grey is making bold inroads into fashionable homes. Grey, the color that connotes intellect, is one hue homeowners will be incorporating into their interiors this year, said Deb...
NASHVILLE, TENN. – Bonsall resident Barrie Grant, DVM, DACVS, MRCVS, was presented with the 2013 Distinguished Educator (Mentor) Award by the American Association of Equine Practitioners Dec. 10 in Nashville, Tenn. Grant, a pioneering equine surgeon and former educator who accelerated the careers of his students and trained fellow practitioners in the techniques of cervical stabilization, was recognized for his significant influence on others. The Distinguished Educator... Full story
FALLBROOK – Members of the Boys & Girls Clubs of North County’s Ingold Unit received quite a surprise on Dec. 19 when over 100 gifts were donated by Cindy Espinoza of Espinoza Clean Sweep. This generous donation made this year’s Christmas party for the Boys & Girls Clubs of North County a bit more special for its members. In total, over 700 gifts were donated to the Boys & Girls Clubs of North County this holiday season as a result of the generous support of the Fal... Full story
FALLBROOK – Each year, as a result of fundraising efforts, California Retired Teachers, Fallbrook Division 81 awards grants to classroom teachers in the Fallbrook/Bonsall/Rainbow school districts. The grants help teachers purchase items that enhance the learning programs for kindergarten through high school age students. Three grants were recently presented at Fallbrook Street School. Grant recipient Bridgid Murray will now be able to purchase 22 books to approach...
FALLBROOK – More and more health professionals are encouraging their patients to reduce their intake of processed foods and, instead, consume whole foods to help prevent disease and manage symptoms of many ailments. Depending on one’s risk factors and symptoms, certain foods are advisable to help keep the body in as healthful of a state as possible. Many have found that juicing raw vegetables and fruits is an easier way to consume combinations of foods that are h...
FALLBROOK – The Fallbrook volunteers affiliated with the Trauma Intervention Program (TIP) of San Diego County are hoping to increase their ranks. The volunteers who give their time to this non-profit organization are called to the scene of tragic situations to help individuals who have been impacted by the incident. They assist with crisis intervention. These types of situations can include a natural or unexpected death or victims of fire, crime, flood, suicide, homicide, or other event. Volunteers in the Fallbrook...
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The administration of Fallbrook Union High School District mailed out a letter Dec. 31 advising parents/guardians that a student had contracted a case of pertussis (whooping cough). “Your child may have been exposed to this highly contagious disease that causes severe coughing,” FUHSD superintendent Dr. Dale Mitchell wrote. “Because no vaccine is 100 percent protective, even immunized persons can become ill with pertussis, but the symptoms are usually milder.” According to the San Diego County Health & Human Services Agency,...
FALLBROOK – The Senior Care Computer Learning Center, a program of the Foundation for Senior Care, is offering its Winter 2014 workshops the week of Jan. 13 to 16. The computer classes are for the beginner to advanced users and will be held in the Tom Warner Learning Center located at the Foundation for Senior Care offices, 135 S. Mission Road in Fallbrook. The Computer Learning Center is staffed by a group of knowledgeable volunteers and offers seniors the opportunity to learn more about technology and how it can work...
VISTA - A preliminary hearing was postponed today until March 4 for a Valley Center woman accused of committing 21 burglaries across North County. Gabriela Vergara, 35, is charged with possession of stolen goods and other crimes. According to the San Diego County Sheriff's Department, the goods came from numerous home and vehicle break-ins in Ramona, Poway, San Marcos, Escondido, Fallbrook, Vista, Encinitas and Orange County. Vergara was arrested at her home on Vesper Road on Oct. 30. Authorities said the stolen goods were...
Home owners experienced a double-digit growth in value during the first half of 2013, which slowed to a more historically sustainable level in the second half of the year. It appears that the smaller, but steady, increase will continue in 2014. “I think there is still momentum,” explained Chris Hasvold, owner/broker of Coldwell Banker Village Properties. “It was actually a more active holiday season in real estate compared to the last few years, which I think bodes well for 2014.” Hasvold said values increased in the first s... Full story
The county’s Traffic Advisory Committee (TAC) recommended that the 35 mph speed limit on Gum Tree Lane between Stage Coach Lane and Hamilton Lane be recertified for radar enforcement. The TAC’s Dec. 13 recommendation is expected to be ratified by the San Diego County Board of Supervisors on Feb. 26. The county supervisors can ratify, overturn, or amend a TAC recommendation. In order for a speed limit to be enforceable by radar, a speed survey must show that the speed limit is within an adjacent 5 mph increment to the 85th per...
The year 2014 appears to be off to a promising start for many local businesses, according to the Fallbrook Chamber of Commerce. “Everyone is really excited about 2014,” said Lila MacDonald, interim executive director of the organization. Chamber staff member Kathie Richards said many business owners have indicated they are embarking on personal growth to better their endeavors this year. “I think people are really encouraged and are stretching themselves a little bit this year; we are getting positive energy back,” said Ri... Full story
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SAN DIEGO - A handful of Fallbrook representatives have worked diligently to effect change in existing sign ordinances with the County of San Diego in order to allow more community signs and banners (temporary and permanent) to promote upcoming events. With a decision made yesterday, Wed., Jan. 8, by the County Supervisors, it looks like Fallbrook and other unincorporated communities in the county will soon start seeing a lot more signs — welcoming visitors to town; telling them about special events; or directing them t... Full story
On January 1, 2014, a suspect sexually assaulted a child in the bathroom of a Denny’s Restaurant in the city of Palmdale. The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department investigated the case and put out a suspect information flyer and press release regarding the suspect. On January 6, 2014, about 3:30 P.M., a citizen driving through the Promenade Mall in Temecula observed a male subject walk in front of their vehicle. The citizen honked at the subject to move, and then drove awa... Full story
In the 1990s Dr. Steve Allday lived in Fallbrook and Alex Hassinger lived in Bonsall. Hassinger was a trainer for Allen Paulson and Allday was Hassinger's veterinarian. Allday now lives in Shelbyville, Kentucky. In 2004 he developed LubriSyn, a sodium hyaluronate nutritional supplement used for the treatment of joint pain and inflammation. In 2008 Hassinger became the national sales manager for LubriSyn, and in 2009 he moved from Temecula to Texas. Allday and Hassinger, who now lives in New Braunfels near San Antonio, spend... Full story
FALLBROOK – Fallbrook Union High School students are holding a jeans drive Jan. 20 through 31. Teens for Jeans is a jeans drive that Dosomething.org started, proposing to help homeless teens. About one out of three people who are experiencing homelessness is under the age of 18 and one of the most requested items for these teens is a pair of jeans (Dosomething.org). Teens for Jeans is a jean drive that will benefit many homeless teens all around the world. Anyone is welcome to turn in their jeans to the Fallbrook High... Full story
FALLBROOK – The Fallbrook Community Center Winter/Spring Activity Brochure is now available at the center office, Fallbrook Chamber of Commerce, and Fallbrook Library. The schedule is also being distributed in local newspapers, and through elementary school classrooms. A variety of sports, fitness and dance, arts and crafts, music, and hobby opportunities are available for all ages and interests. Active adults are invited to learn watercolors, or sign up for the popular Fitness Fusion exercise class, yoga, Tai Chi,...
FALLBROOK – The Daughters of Norway, Hulda Garborg Lodge #49, will hold its next meeting on Saturday, Jan. 11, at 11 a.m. A video on the life of Edvard Munch will be shown. Munch was a Norwegian painter whose best known painting is “The Scream.” He lost his mother and one sister to tuberculosis when he was quite young. He was also ill for much of the winters during his childhood. These events had a great influence on the subjects and style of his paintings. This is a very interesting video. Coming in the next few mon...
FALLBROOK – A few tickets are left for the Tim Flannery and Friends concert on Jan. 11, at 7:30 p.m., at the Mission Theatre, 231 N. Main Ave. Tickets are available online at www.fallbrooktickets.com or by calling the theatre’s box office at (760) 731-2278. All seats are reserved in order to prevent long lines outside the theatre and then a rush for preferred seating....
