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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HEMET - A man suffered severe facial burns today when the van he was driving caught fire at a Hemet intersection, a fire captain said. Firefighters were dispatched at 12:07 p.m. to Elk Street at Devonshire Avenue, where they found an older Dodge van engulfed in flames. A passerby had already helped the driver get out of the burning vehicle, Hemet Fire Department Capt. Brian Altizer said. The victim, whose name was not immediately released, suffered burns to his legs and arms and was airlifted to a burn center, Altizer said.... Full story
RIVERSIDE - A man and a 9-year-old girl from Riverside County who recently died have tested positive for influenza, making them the second and third flu-related deaths recorded this influenza season, according to the Riverside County Department of Public Health. The man, a 63-year-old from an undisclosed city in western Riverside County, died during his hospitalization this week and tested positive for the H1N1 flu strain. The girl, a resident of the middle portion of the county, died earlier this month from an influenza...
Dec. 24 3800 block Ladera Vista Rd. Residential burglary Dec. 31 400 block Elbrook Dr. #1 Theft from elder adult; grand theft 400 block Elbrook Dr. #2 Petty theft 400 block Elbrook Dr. #3 Theft from elder adult; petty theft Jan. 1 2400 block Hummingbird Hill Ln. Arrest: Battery (spouse) 1400 block Alturas Rd. Commercial burglary 700 block Driftwood Ln. Arrest: Spousal abuse w/minor injury 200 block W. Clemmens Ln. Arrest: Drunk in public 1000 block Emelita St. Residential burglary 500 block S. Mission Rd. Arrest: Drunk in... Full story
FALLBROOK – Key indicators point to conditions for a seller’s real estate market this spring. With reasonable interest rates and rising home prices, there will be increased competition for buyers and faster sales for homeowners looking to move. With some planning and understanding of the market, it’s possible for both groups to make the most of this evolving marketplace. “Dramatic increases in both sales and prices are bringing homebuyers and sellers back to the marke... Full story
Barbara Thurber obtained her pilot’s license in 1968, and within two years she became Fallbrook’s first homegrown certified flight instructor. Her flying career ended after she was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis in April 1972, but she never lost her love of flying. On Jan. 9, Fallbrook Air Service (FAS) gave Thurber a surprise - the opportunity to go up for another flight. FAS owner Tom Aberle was the pilot in the Cessna Cardinal C177 while FAS manager Jerry Aberle org...
FALLBROOK – The Edge Life Skills Centers for Youth in Fallbrook has announced that a ‘7 Habits of Highly Effective Kids’ class will start on Feb. 6. This class is based on a book by Sean Covey, “7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens.” The six-week class, one hour per week, is geared towards youth ages 10 and above, not just teenagers. It will cover the seven habits and use workshop activities to help youth make smarter decisions, recognize and prioritize goals, and improve relationships. The Edge conducts various one hou... Full story
FALLBROOK – The Senior Care Computer Learning Center, a program of the Foundation for Senior Care, offers computer classes for beginner to advanced users. The Computer Learning Center is staffed by a group of dedicated, knowledgeable volunteers and offers seniors an opportunity to learn more about technology and how it can work for them. The winter class schedule is set and will run for a 4-week session. Classes will be Jan. 27 to Feb. 24 and take place in the Tom Warner Learning Center located at the Foundation for...
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FALLBROOK – The Book Club and the Writers Group of the Fallbrook Woman’s Club once again continued its annual tradition of giving each child of the Fallbrook Child Development Center his or her own book to unwrap, take home, and have the pleasure of owning. Every year, the woman’s club members give themselves the gift of fostering the love of reading in these local preschool children. Reading Club members Joan Krupczak and Roxann Clouse enjoyed seeing the chi...
FALLBROOK – Residents can get a fresh start this new year by recycling their old electronics and old clothing/textiles at Fallbrook High School’s parking lot, 2400 S. Stage Coach Lane, on Saturday, Jan. 25 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The Fallbrook Marching Warriors Band and Fallbrook Music Society are teaming up to host this electronic waste (e-waste) recycling collection event, with proceeds benefiting music students in the Fallbrook community. The goal is to Stuff Big R...
FALLBROOK – The next match in the Senior Challenge Cribbage series will be at 12:15 p.m. on Jan. 23 at the Vista Elks Lodge, 1947 E. Vista Way. Lunch begins at 11 a.m. The Fallbrook Senior Center Cribbage team won the November Senior Challenge match. The team had 66 wins to Oceanside’s 60 wins in the 35-player tournament. The top three players each had six wins without a skunk. Beth Fleischer took first place because she had the biggest winning margin. Five points behind her was Bill McGinness with Fallbrook’s Ray Pot... Full story
BONSALL – Bead Gallery, a new business owned by Julie Gioia, has opened at 5519 Mission Road, Suite C, in Bonsall. The Bonsall Chamber of Commerce will hold a ribbon-cutting event on Friday, Jan. 31. The store carries a large variety of beads, charms, semi-precious stones, fresh water pearls, metals, chains, leather, and much, much more. Handmade, one-of-a-kind jewelry is a feature! Open Tuesday through Friday, 10:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. the store can be reached by calling (760) 732-5997....
The Bonsall Sponsor Group is seeking a new member to represent the Olive Hill area. Mark Lintner, who had held that seat, retired and moved to Hawaii. Lintner provided his resignation in December, thus creating a vacancy. “We’re trying to locate someone for that,” said sponsor group chair Margarette Morgan. “We need a new representative from that area to sit on the sponsor group.” Interested residents or property owners can contact Morgan at (760) 630-7070 or they can express their interest at the Feb. 4 sponsor group mee... Full story
FALLBROOK – St. Vincent De Paul and St. Peter the Apostle Catholic Community put on an Adopt-A-Marine Family Christmas dinner which was held on Dec. 10 at St. Peter the Apostle Catholic Church’s parish hall. The event was to honor some of the local Marines and their families for their service to the United States of America. The families were presented with dinner and gifts and the highlight of the evening was when Santa Claus showed up with gifts for the children. P... Full story
FALLBROOK – Christ The King Lutheran Church in Fallbrook hosted the first of what they hope to be an annual event. Associate Pastor Kenneth Davis blessed a group of animals using a format and text that was inspired by Saint Francis of Assisi. “The animals of God’s creation inhabit the skies, earth and the sea. They have a part in our lives,” said Davis. The time of blessing included a responsive reading from the owners of the animals....
FALLBROOK – The Fallbrook Healthcare District’s annual Community Collaborative Breakfast will take place on Saturday, Jan. 25 at Fallbrook Library. This event is the district board of directors annual report to the community on its’ service and work on their behalf. In addition, the district acknowledges those who serve in the interest of health and well-being of the community. Highlight of the event is the announcement of the Health Care Heroes of the year. An update will be given by the CEO of Fallbrook Hospital. The...
Fallbrook High School's east gymnasium was dedicated to former Warrior basketball coach Jack Sandschulte on Jan. 8. The dedication prior to the basketball game between the Warriors and Oceanside High School Pirates renamed the facility Jack Sandschulte Gymnasium. Sandschulte coached Fallbrook's basketball team for 25 seasons and was on the school's faculty for 30 years. "It was a delightful evening and celebration for a man, an individual, who made a significant contribution...
IRVINE – The Hass Avocado Board (HAB) announced Jan. 8 that a study has revealed that adding one-half of a fresh avocado to a lunch may have helped 26 healthy, overweight people feel more satisfied and reduced their desire to eat following a meal. The avocado study, which was conducted by researchers at Loma Linda University and funded by HAB, was published in Nutrition Journal, a monthly peer-reviewed journal that publishes work in the area of human nutrition. The...
The San Diego County Board of Supervisors approved the introduction and first reading of an ordinance to allow community signs and banners in public right-of-way. The supervisors’ 4-0 vote Jan. 8, with Greg Cox absent due to California Coastal Commission activity, sends the ordinance for a second reading and adoption scheduled for Jan. 29. “I think this is a good move,” said Supervisor Bill Horn. “This is something we’ve been trying to do for a while.” In March 2012, the Board of Supervisors approved updates to the county...
The board of trustees of the Fallbrook Union High School District (FUHSD) voted 4-1 on Monday, Jan. 13, with Richard Goodlake abstaining, to approve new Administrative Regulation 5145.31, as a result of California Governor Jerry Brown signing Assembly Bill (AB) 1266 into law last year, allowing transgender youth to participate on whichever sports team and use whatever restroom and locker room facilities fit their gender identity, regardless of their birth gender. FUHSD Superintendent Dale Mitchell, Ed.D. said in a written...
On Friday, Jan. 3 at a case management conference, Vista Superior Court Judge Jacqueline M. Stern set a new trial date of April 18 for the Elaine Allyn vs. Fallbrook Union Elementary School District (FUESD) case. The first trial, which ran seven days in October 2013, ended in a mistrial declared by Stern due to the time consumed versus the established 10-day availability of the jury. Allyn, who is represented by Michael Curran of Curran & Curran Law, has claimed she was wrongfully terminated by FUESD administrators in 2012, a...
Ismael Mercado of Ivy High School and Crystal Avila, Haley McCaffrey, and Eydit Martinez of Fallbrook Union High School were celebrated as the Fallbrook Community Students of the Month for January at a special breakfast event held Jan. 9 at the Fallbrook Community Center. Fallbrook Union High School District superintendent Dr. Dale Mitchell greeted those assembled at the event and stated, “We are delighted to be here to celebrate the achievements of these students.” Stu... Full story
Thirteen percent of the individuals living in San Diego County are living below the federal poverty level, a report released last month stated. The San Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG) report, "Poverty in the San Diego Region," released in December 2013, provided details about this group of 387,565 people. In a study of these individuals, 54 percent are female and 46 percent male. An examination of this group's ethnic makeup revealed the following: *White/Caucasian - 32 percent *Hispanic - 48 percent *Black - 6...
RIVERSIDE - Strong Santa Ana winds and low humidity were expected in the Inland Empire and mountains of Riverside County for the fourth consecutive day today. The warm, dry windy conditions prompted the National Weather Service to extend a red flag warning -- signaling a heightened risk of wildfire -- for the Inland Empire and mountain areas until 6 p.m. The warning was issued on Monday and originally scheduled to expire at 6 p.m. Wednesday. It did not extend to the Coachella Valley. Today, sustained northeast winds of 15 to... Full story
MORENO VALLEY - A man who led authorities on a car chase from Riverside County to San Diego was hospitalized today with a bullet wound after an officer-involved shooting, authorities said. The man first confronted Riverside County sheriff's deputies after they responded to a report of a dispute on Hemlock Avenue in Moreno Valley around 10 p.m. Wednesday, Riverside County sheriff's Deputy Armando Munoz said. An officer-involved shooting then occurred. Munoz said the suspect fled, and authorities began chasing him. California...
