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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WINCHESTER - A pilot en route to Hemet-Ryan Airport was forced to make an emergency landing in a field near Winchester today when he encountered mechanical trouble. The non-injury accident happened around noon just east of Warren Road, close to Domenigoni Parkway, according to the Riverside County Fire Department. The pilot of the Cessna 210 Centurion was traveling from McClellan- Palomar Airport in San Diego County to Hemet when the aircraft apparently experienced mechanical difficulties, prompting the aviator to land the...
VISTA - A miscommunication between a North County couple on who was watching their toddler son today led the father to report the tyke missing and prompted authorities to search for him until he returned home unharmed under his mother's care several hours later. The man made an emergency call about 1:50 p.m. to report that he couldn't find 3-year-old Frank Rodriguez at the family's Vista home, sheriff's spokeswoman Melissa Aquino said. A volunteer search-and-rescue team fanned out through areas around the Arcadia Avenue...
INDIO - Two Indio polo clubs and nearby ranches were under quarantine today after a horse at one club was found to have the equine herpes virus. The polo horse, a gelding at the Empire Polo Club in Indio, showed symptoms of the disease over the weekend and was euthanized Monday, veterinarian Mike Manno wrote in a statement posted on polo website polozone.com late Wednesday. The horse tested positive for the virus, known as EHV-1, at a University of California, Davis lab, Manno wrote. The California Department of Food and...
RIVERSIDE - A Riverside County Superior Court judge today barred 250 registered nurses, laboratory scientists and other health-care professionals from taking part in a one-day strike by the county's second- largest public sector union. The nearly 6,000-strong Service Employees International Union Local 721 is planning a countywide work stoppage from 7 a.m. Tuesday to 7 a.m. Wednesday, with nearly all members participating, to protest the county's imposition of a contract that requires them to pay more into their own pension...
RIVERSIDE - Confirmation that two deer mice collected near Hemet tested positive for the potentially deadly Hantavirus prompted Riverside County health officials today to remind residents to take precautions in places inhabited by rodents. According to the Department of Environmental Health, two deer mice caught in December in Sage, a community southeast of Hemet, were confirmed as carriers of Hantavirus, which can lead to a severe and potentially fatal respiratory infection in humans called Hantavirus pulmonary syndrome, or...
COACHELLA - A 2-year-old boy died from wounds from a drive-by shooting that injured him and two men in Coachella, a sheriff's spokesman said today. The three were injured in a shooting in the 84000 block of Redondo Sur around 7:20 p.m. Wednesday, Riverside County Sheriff's Department Deputy Angel Ramos said. The toddler was transported to JFK Memorial Hospital in Indio, then to Loma Linda University Medical Center, where he died, Ramos said. One of the men hurt in the shooting had minor injuries and didn't need further... Full story
FALLBROOK – At La Paloma Elementary School, each classroom is assigned a different university to instill in the students that they are all capable of attending college. In January, the students of Kandyce Smith and Marilyn McGregor were given t-shirts from their respective universities to wear weekly to show school pride and their ability to go to school. Mrs. Smith’s class represents the University of Arizona and Mrs. McGregor’s class represents Texas A & M. The t-s...
SAN DIEGO COUNTY - A backyard can be a sanctuary for some people. It’s a place where individuals can retreat, offering an extension of living space in the great outdoors. Chances are that a homeowner prefers to have his or her yard fenced in to maintain privacy. But homeowners aren’t always fond of traditional fencing materials. A natural fence can be an option that offers a bounty of benefits. The purpose of a fence is to keep things in or out. Fences are often erected to...
1/16 300 N. Main Ave. Annoy/molest victim under 18 years of age 1/17 300 Ammunition Rd. Take vehicle w/o owner’s consent 700 W. College St. Arrest: spousal/cohabitant abuse w/minor injury 1100 Alturas Rd. Simple battery 1500 Malaga Wy. Arrest: battery, spouse/ ex-spouse/date/etc. 1/18 38500 Rainbow Peaks Rd. Violate domestic relations court order 700 Knoll Park Ln. Missing juvenile/runaway 39200 American Rd. Arrest: 5150 – WI – mental disorder 72-hr. hold 6500 Camino Del Rey Arrest: battery: spouse/ e...
CONWAY, SC – Lara J. Alicea of Fallbrook earned President’s List status for the fall 2011 semester at Coastal Carolina University. To qualify for the President’s List, students must earn a 4.0 grade point average and be enrolled full time. Alicea graduated from the university with a BA in Interdisciplinary Studies on Dec. 17, 2011. Coastal Carolina University is a public comprehensive liberal arts institution located in Conway, just minutes from Myrtle Beach, SC....
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FALLBROOK - Potter Jr. High School Principal Leonard Rodriquez recently presented Thomas Carlisle, a seventh grade student, and Myca Cabuay, an eighth grade student to be recognized as Students of the Month by the Rotary Club of Fallbrook. Both students were recognized by Rodriguez for being “ready, respectful, and responsible.” Carlisle was recognized for “coming to class each day ready to do his best, individually and as a team member,” said Rodriguez. “He is respected...
BONSALL – Bonsall School District Superintendent Dr. Justin Cunningham has been honored by the California League of Middle Schools (CLMS), Region 9, with a Special Recognition Award. At the annual CLMS Region 9 Educator of the Year dinner Jan. 5 in San Diego, Dr. Cunningham was presented with numerous commendations including recognition from Senators Feinstein and Vargas; California Congressional Representatives Bilbray, Hunter, and Davis; San Diego Mayor Sanders; and...
FALLBROOK - Fallbrook Union Elementary School District (FUESD) Assistant Superintendent of Educational Services Eric Forseth presented Shelly Crow and Bob Salas as Employees of the Month to the Rotary Club of Fallbrook at a recent Thursday luncheon meeting. Crow has been with FUESD since 1995. She presently serves as the district’s benefits/risk management specialist. Crow was recognized for her “unwavering commitment to customer service and assisting employees.” Salas has w...
PALA - That at “I’m not fat, I’m fluffy” funny man, Gabriel Iglesias, will return to the Starlight Theater stage at Pala Casino Spa & Resort with his new show, “Gabriel Iglesias Presents Stand-Up Revolution” at 8 p.m., Friday, May 4. His high-octane, sold-out show was a highlight of Pala’s entertainment season last year and with “Stand-Up Revolution,” he will host and perform new material, and feature an array of diverse comedians he has personally selected. Tickets start at... Full story
FALLBROOK – The Fallbrook Vintage Car Club made a donation to the Fallbrook Youth Baseball council on Jan. 10. The organization provides and supervises a local baseball program for children ages 5 to 14. Last year over 400 children participated in the program. Fallbrook Youth Baseball has served the community for over 50 years by providing the local youth with an important sport activity. The Fallbrook Vintage Car Club meets the last Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. at... Full story
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FALLBROOK - Rainwater harvesting is a great way to save money and water relating to one’s landscape. Join Grangetto’s Farm & Garden Supply and Bushman Rainwater Harvesting Systems on Saturday, January 28 from 10 a.m. to noon at 530 E. Alvarado Street, Fallbrook, for an informative workshop on collection, design and utilization of rainwater harvesting. There will be a demonstration trailer and various style tanks to view! The seminar is free, but registration is required. For questions or to register e-mail eve...
FALLBROOK - The Fallbrook Camera Club held its annual year-end banquet at San Luis Rey Country Club on Jan. 14. The Club has recently changed its annual calendar and at this banquet, honored the images shown at the club in the past six months and featured them on display. Following a buffet dinner and raffle of donated prizes, slides and digital images were viewed. Year-end awards were also presented in various categories. Awards included Image of the Year - Ed Lusby,... Full story
Fresno, CA – Two nation-leading marks and eight meet records were set at the California State Indoor Track Championships held this past weekend at the SaveMart Center at Fresno State University. Several local athletes from Paloma Valley, Vista Murrieta and Great Oak qualified for and competed there and many came home with the bling and accolades of Champions. The prestigious meet -- also known as the Fifth Annual “Run for the Dream” High School Invitational – was held at an indoor venue that features one of the...
Members of the Fallbrook Community Planning Group (FCPG) are concerned that the Red Tape Reduction Task Force, recently organized by the County Board of Supervisors, may put adequate representation from the unincorporated area of Fallbrook in peril. According to FCPG member Roy Moosa, “On Dec. 7, 2011, in a report presented to the San Diego County Board of Supervisors, an appointed Red Tape Reduction Task Force stated that community planning groups‘provide value to acommunity.’” In that same report, the task force stated...
The morning started out like any other for Fallbrook resident Michelle Leslie. On Jan. 19, she attended Mass at St. Peter’s Catholic Church, and was driving home about 10 a.m. Her routine, placid drive took a unique twist after she turned onto Brooke Road. “I see a cow on the run on Brooke Road with a broken rope hanging from her neck,” said Leslie. “This cow was trotting down the road at breakneck speed.” The animal, as it turned out, was a 600 lb. Golden Charlais Cross hei... Full story
At the January 19 Fallbrook Revitalization Council meeting, attendees heard about plans for a new vision under development for North San Diego County dubbed ‘Prosperity on Purpose.’ The $500,000 project, funded initially by County Supervisor Bill Horn through the Neighborhood Reinvestment Program with contributions from city governments in North County, involves a partnership with the San Diego North Economic Development Council. “This is a great opportunity for us to say what we want to be when we grow up,” said Vince R...
Camp Pendleton Marines have been hosting Japanese Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) as part of Iron Fist 2012 this month. According to 1st Lt. Justin Smith, one of the sessions the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) conducted was bilateral training on landing craft air cushions (LCAC) on Tuesday, Jan 24. The LCAC is a high-speed, over-the-beach, fully amphibious landing craft, capable of carrying a 60-75 ton payload. It is used to transport the weapons systems, equipment,...
National Weather Service in San Diego has issued a Red Flag Warning through mid morning for very low humidities and moderate gusty northeast to east winds. A surface high pressure over the great basin will continue very dry conditions today with moderate gusty northeast to east winds through mid morning through and below passes and canyons and near coastal foothills. Recent rainfall and the impact on fuels will continue to be a significant mitigating factor. Areas include: Orange County Coastal Areas- Riverside County...
