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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FALLBROOK – Fallbrook Division 81 California Retired Teacher Association (CalRTA) recently awarded $2,200 to teachers working in Fallbrook schools. Teachers applied for grants to cover the costs of classroom supplies, which are not a part of the school’s regular budget....
Colgate University is looking for two active duty, reserve or veteran Marines to be accepted for enrollment as part of the Leadership Scholar Program for this year’s Fall semester. The Leadership Scholar Program is a nationwide program that recognizes students who have a meritorious record of academic achievement and are involved with community service that will contribute towards their growth as future leaders of America. Marines interested in taking advantage of the four-year program must apply to the Marine Corps Installat... Full story
FALLBROOK – Laura DuPre’s third graders at La Paloma School recently performed two Christmas plays, “¿Dónde está prancer?” and “Santa Claus for president,” adapted and written by their teacher. Some of her students also recited “Solar System” chants to the delight of the audience. Performances were held at La Paloma and at the Fallbrook Hospital Assisted Living Facility....
In addition to featuring a variety of homes and land for sale, real estate ads for RE/MAX United’s Fallbrook office carry the claim “Outstanding Agents. Outstanding Results.” The fact that RE/MAX United associate Janine Hall was selected for the annual 2010 Realtor Award of Excellence award by her peers underscores the truth of that statement. “I know [Hall] is very well liked in the community by her peers and that’s part of the reason she was selected,” said RE/MAX Unit...
RAINBOW – The Rainbow Range and Shooting Club recently conducted its fifth annual toy drive organized by Scott Lee, Jack Lee and Frank Mease. About 50 people showed up to participate and more than 60 toys and seven bikes were collected. The toys were donated to Camp Pendleton Marines, who support the Toys for Tots Program. These generous contributions help fulfill the Christmas dreams of needy children.... Full story
The Devenport family, who lived in Bonsall from 1998 through 2003, won $3,000 at the Bustin’ Out Barrel Race over New Year’s weekend. Macy Devenport won a total of $1,962 during the Dec. 31-Jan. 2 competition in Buckeye, Ariz., while Delia Devenport won $1,038. Although Destri Devenport did not win any money, her three-day average (aggregate) made her the reserve champion for the 2D. The Bustin’ Out Barrel Race was sanctioned by the National Barrel Horse Association. Delia rode Smart Little Hobby, Destri rode Interstate Forty... Full story
FALLBROOK – Fallbrook Village Rotary’s meeting on Jan. 11 featured Fallbrook Union High School (FUHS) basketball coach Jeff Brandow, who gave club members a synopsis on the actions of the basketball team. Brandow described his methods of training his team, including 11 months of running, lifting weights, and practicing on the basketball floor. He said his team members try to out-lift the football players in the weight room, and outrun the track participants. Brandow s...
FALLBROOK – In May of 2010, over 200 fourth graders at La Paloma Elementary School planted several varieties of sage seedlings in containers under the direction of Save Our Forest (SOF) volunteers. These seedlings were taken to the SOF nursery, and on January 13, 2011, the students (now fifth graders) had a field trip to the Heller’s Bend Reserve where they planted the same specimens under the direction of SOF and Fallbrook Garden Club volunteers. The Garden Club p...
A Fallbrook couple died instantly when the vehicle they were traveling in on South Mission Road veered off the roadway and struck a tree. The incident occurred at approximately 2:15 a.m. on Friday, Jan. 14 where Overland Trail intersects with South Mission, just south of Fallbrook High School. Fatally injured were Jason Nafus, 39, and his wife, Shawna (Latham-Greene) Nafus, 27, of Fallbrook, who had been married less than 10 months. Jason was a graduate of Millard High School... Full story
FALLBROOK – Fallbrook Union High School District (FUHSD) Superintendent Dale Mitchell presented Stephen Greisler and Ernie Lopez as Employees of the Month to the Rotary Club of Fallbrook at a recent weekly meeting. “He builds excitement and energy in his science classes. Students learn to be scientists and engage in discovery and experiments,” said Mitchell of Greisler. “As a Classified employee he provides a valuable service as the Workability Transition Speci... Full story
FALLBROOK – National Charity League San Luis Rey Chapter held its annual wreath fundraiser at the Fallbrook Fire Station. The parking bays of the fire station were transformed into a wreath making haven with bows, glitter, fruit, nuts, twigs, pine cones and fresh pine wreaths. The Mellano family provided the wreaths, while all the craft goodies were donated by the chapter members. The event raised $2,000 which will go right back into the North County community through... Full story
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FALLBROOK – Bello Lei Salon is proud to display a solo art show by Fallbrook artist Rachael Rose Rhyne from Jan. 12 through March 12. All are invited to the first art opening reception at the salon featuring Rhyne’s artwork on Jan. 28 from 4 to 6 p.m. “Creating visual art has always been my outlet for expression. I love the entire creative process that goes into making something,” Rhyne stated. “A lot of my art is based around the idea of freeing the spirit from whateve... Full story
San Diego County has seen a significant drop in its overall collision count from 2009 to 2010, and the drop has been experienced in the greater Fallbrook area as well. According to the California Highway Patrol (CHP), the overall collision count for the county in 2010 was 3,832, a significant decrease from 2009’s 3,992. In 2009 there were 58 deaths on the highways and county roads of North County. That number dropped dramatically in 2010 to 26. Within Fallbrook, overall crashes for 2010 were 515, a drop from 576 in 2009. O... Full story
FALLBROOK – The next meeting of the North County Woolgatherers is scheduled for Saturday, Jan. 29 from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. They are a local group of fiber artists interested in the art of traditional rug hooking. This guild serves the entire North San Diego County/Temecula Valley area and meets once a month at the Fallbrook Public Utility District offices conveniently located at 990 E. Mission Road in Fallbrook. All are invited to bring a rug project in progress or come and get ideas for a new project. New...
The San Diego Regional Water Quality Control Board settled a May 2008 Fallbrook Public Utility District sewer discharge violation by approving a $3,000 penalty against FPUD. The RWQCB’s 6-0 vote January 12 imposes the mandatory minimum penalty for an effluent limitation violation. FPUD had previously agreed to the amount and did not contest the fine. “It was a very simple matter,” said Frank Melbourn, a water resource control engineer in the RWQCB’s compliance assurance unit. In fact, it was simplicity rather than complex... Full story
FALLBROOK – Beginning Wednesday, Jan. 26, Innovative Healthcare Consultants will begin a series of educational seminars for the public to discuss different aspects of aging. Innovative Healthcare Consultants is a Fallbrook-based business that provides geriatric case management and in-home care for adults throughout San Diego and southern Riverside County. Their RN Case Managers are all certified by the National Association of Professional Geriatric Care Managers and are experts in their field. The first class will be...
FALLBROOK – Local residents have the opportunity to join New York Times best-selling author T. Jefferson Parker for lunch at Vista Valley Country Club on Saturday, Feb. 12, as part of an event sponsored by PEO Chapter AZ. Parker lives in Fallbrook and has written 18 crime novels. He is not only a bestselling author but he is also a three-time Edgar Award winner. His latest book, “The Border Lords,” is a gripping crime mystery that deals with a timely topic. The book bri...
The Rainbow Municipal Water District (RMWD) board of directors recently signed a memorandum of understanding (MOA) with the association of supervisors, confidential employees and the Rainbow Employees Association, which allowed the district to set a cap on merit increases, adjust paid time off, and modify health insurance for its employees. At the meeting held January 10, the “standby” pay for employees was increased from the current rate of $135 a week to $200 per week, which equates to an annual increase to the dis...
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One of the largest and most unique buildings constructed in Fallbrook in decades will celebrate its official grand opening on Saturday, Jan. 22. The ribbon-cutting ceremony at the new state-of-the-art Fallbrook library, slated for 10 a.m., will launch a full day of activities designed for the entire family. “There will truly be something for everyone,” said Ceci Rincon, Fallbrook branch manager. After the ribbon-cutting, which will be officiated by county dignitaries and ins... Full story
For the first time in four years, both the average* and median* sales price of a home in Fallbrook reflected an increase, albeit tiny. "We'll take any good news we can get," said Chris Hasvold, managing partner of Coldwell Banker Landmark Group. A year-end report published by Sandicor, the San Diego County Multiple Listing Service (MLS), shows the average sales price of a home in Fallbrook in 2010 was $382,795, an increase of 0.43 percent over 2009 statistics. The median price for a home sold in 2010 was $340,000, an increase...
CAMP PENDLETON - A siren at Camp Pendleton that went off inadvertently about 7:30 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 19 could be heard for miles around, but there was no emergency. Marine Sgt. D.V. Rodela said the siren, part of a base notification system, went off for about five minutes, but apparently some residents as far away as southern Orange County could hear it. ''It was a malfunction,'' Rodela said. Gil Alexander of Southern California Edison made a few phone calls to make sure the new media knew there was no emergency at...
SAN DIEGO - A former Camp Pendleton Marine accused of killing a masseuse in a downtown San Diego massage parlor more than 35 years ago must stand trial on a murder charge, a judge ruled today. Judge Charles Rogers said that enough evidence had been presented to order Leon Johnson to stand trial for allegedly strangling 27-year-old Luz Borrayo on Nov. 22, 1975. Johnson, 57, was serving a life sentence in Mississippi for murdering a store clerk when he was extradited to San Diego last summer in connection with Borrayo's slaying...
FALLBROOK – Feb. 2, 2011 will mark the 70th anniversary of The Charles E. Swisher Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1924. The public is invited to join in the celebration by attending a spaghetti dinner at 5:30 p.m., with cake to follow. VFW members and staff take great pride in the services they provide and the success the Post has had throughout its 70-year history. Post 1924 is the only military organization in Fallbrook that provides an opportunity for patriotic citizens to enjoy the many events and community services...
