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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RIVERSIDE - An ex-LAPD officer suspected of fatally shooting a Riverside policeman and seriously wounding his partner today had, prior to the shootings, posted a 6,000-word manifesto vowing to kill law enforcement officers and rambling about everything from grade school insults to his admiration for first lady Michelle Obama. ''Think before you attempt to intervene. You will not survive,'' Christopher Jordan Dorner warned law enforcement officials in an online manifesto titled ''Last Resort'' and addressed to ''America.'' Dor... Full story
January 24 1100 block S. Mission Rd. Commercial burglary January 30 800 block E. Alvarado St. 5150/mental disorder W. Rainbow Valley Blvd @ Old 395 Possess controlled substance 1300 block S. Mission Rd. Vandalism (over $400) 300 block Heald Ln. Annoy minor/suspicious person January 31 1100 block S. Mission Rd. Felony warrant 500 block Alturas Rd. Spousal abuse 600 block W. Beech St. Battery 800 block Old Stage Rd. Child abuse, possess narcotics, possess narcotics for sale 300 block Heald Ln. Vandalism 200 block Via Cassandra...
A tall goblet foaming with fresh-squeezed California tangerine juice graces the table at the Broken Yolk Café in Temecula. I would be happy to just sit and sip this marvelous drink, but wait…there’s more! A smiling server sets down a waffle graced with a delicate tiara of strawberries and swirls of whipped cream topped with a sweet strawberry sauce. The golden waffle texture is somewhere between soft and crisp, which means it’s cooked just right. The entire concoction is just...
Dave Chamberlain’s Jan. 24 presentation to the San Diego County Water Authority’s Water Planning Committee wasn’t an action item, but his remarks indicated that the Camp Pendleton desalination project will be part of the SDCWA’s master plan update. “We have an opportunity to look at additional desalination supplies,” Chamberlain said. The purpose of the master plan update is to develop a cost-effective and reliable plan for new infrastructure capable of meeting member agency demands through the year 2035. “We want to come up... Full story
The San Diego County Board of Supervisors voted to vacate a road easement west of Alta Vista Drive. The supervisors’ 5-0 vote Jan. 30 vacates a portion of an irrevocable offer of dedication for road purposes for a strip of land west of Alta Vista Drive and north of Hillside Drive. A tentative parcel map approved more than 35 years ago included an irrevocable offer of dedication for the strip of land, and the IOD was recorded on April 20, 1977. Since then the county’s General Plan has been updated and the road was removed fro...
The San Diego County Water Authority board approved the SDCWA’s submittal of a Proposition 84 grant application to the state Department of Water Resources. The CWA’s Jan. 24 board vote authorizes a $10.3 million grant application for seven projects, including nutrient management in the Santa Margarita River watershed and a turf replacement and agricultural irrigation efficiency program. Proposition 84, which was approved by the state’s voters in November 2006, autho...
FALLBROOK – The Rotary Club of Fallbrook recently recognized Brenda Montiel with a Paul Harris award. Montiel was given this award because of her long-standing commitments to numerous valuable projects in North San Diego County. Montiel served as chairman of the music department at Palomar College. She is also the founder and director of creative arts at the San Luis Rey Academy. Noted for her musical talent, Montiel has given many piano, organ, and harpsichord concerts... Full story
FALLBROOK – On Jan. 26, a group of local fitness instructors held a collaborative workout event to benefit victims of Hurricane Sandy through the Todd Durkin Foundation. Todd Durkin is an internationally known health and fitness performance coach and speaker. Jeaneane Colombero, owner of Body Systems’ Personal Training and class instructor at Club Paradise, organized the event by uniting Fallbrook’s top fitness instructors to answer the nationwide call from Durkin. Don McDougal, owner of the Grand Tradition, pro...
FALLBROOK – Heidi Minga, a resident of Fallbrook and certified MELT instructor, has announced that Sue Hitzman, the creator of the MELT self-treatment method will visit Fallbrook on Monday, Feb. 11, for a book-signing and special introductory workshop in the MELT method. MELT is a simple and effective method for the self-treatment of chronic pain, stiffness and stress caused by the repetitive postures and movements of everyday living. The fee for the workshop is $35/person and will be held from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at...
FALLBROOK – The inaugural Fallbrook Hold ‘em or Fold ‘em Tournament held Jan. 25 at Regency Fallbrook was a tremendous success with 62 participants playing Texas Hold ‘em style poker. Aram Kueilian, director of marketing at Regency, was instrumental in bringing the event together, raising about $4,000 benefiting the Foundation for Senior Care and its four programs – the Care Van, Senior/Adult Day Care Center, Senior Care Advocacy and Senior Care Computer Learning C...
FALLBROOK – On Dec. 17, La Paloma Elementary School welcomed 30 students and their families from its sister school, Instituto Metropolitano in Tijuana, Mexico. Thanks to La Paloma’s dedicated dual teachers, Sra. Arias, Sra. Hauck and Sr. Tapia, this was the third annual gathering and is part of the school’s dual immersion program. The event allows students to make new friends, practice their Spanish and English, and learn more about each other’s cultures. Upon the arriv...
FALLBROOK – Zion Lutheran School students learned more about the environment recently through an endeavor called “Caring for Our Environment” that was integrated into the school’s art curriculum. As part of the program, the school organized a trip for sixth grade students to the New Children’s Museum in downtown San Diego so they could visit an exhibit called “Trash.” The exhibition includes the work of 12 contemporary artists who make art installations with trash that...
CAMP PENDLETON – The media center at San Onofre School was converted into an interactive, hands-on science museum as eighth grade students presented projects at the “Exploratorium” on Jan. 23. The one day event allowed third through sixth grade students to learn physical science concepts as eighth graders explained and demonstrated working models of various topics. Now in its 14th year, the annual event requires students to demonstrate higher level understanding and comp... Full story
FALLBROOK – The next general meeting of the Fallbrook Art Association will be held Wednesday, Feb. 13, in the community room of the Fallbrook Library at 124 S. Mission Rd. A special ‘Eat ‘n Critique’ session will begin at 5:30 p.m. Attendees may bring two “in-process” paintings to receive helpful suggestions from the featured demonstration artist, Shuang Li. The general meeting and demonstration will begin between 6:15 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. Refreshments will be served before the meeting. Guests are welcome to attend fo...
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The proposed joint powers agency involving the Rainbow Municipal Water District and the Fallbrook Public Utility District will be the subject of a February 12 workshop involving both boards and including public input. The joint workshop will take place in the FPUD board room and will begin at 4 p.m. Rainbow general manager Dave Seymour, FPUD general manager Brian Brady, and the legal counsel for the two districts have been developing the draft agreement for the joint powers agency. The draft document was taken to the two...
FALLBROOK – In the fall of 2012, every fourth grade student at William H. Frazier Elementary School was partnered with a University of California, San Diego (UCSD) student through a pen pal program. The goal was simple, “I wanted to create an opportunity to enhance our students’ learning, broaden their horizons as to what opportunities await them beyond high school, teach them to value academic success, and help advance their social and emotional development,” said...
TEMECULA - Metalography is calling for artists that are interested in taking part in an art festival next month. Owner Melissa Forster says they are looking for artists in all mediums, including paint, sculpting, glassblowing, pottery, and other creative fields. Metalography, located at 28677 Front Street in Old Town, will host a Temecula Art Walk event, approved by the city, on Saturday and Sunday March 2 and 3 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Submitted artwork will be reviewed and selections made by a juried panel. The deadline for... Full story
FALLBROOK – The Fallbrook Citizens’ Crime Prevention Committee (FCCPC) recently received a donation from the Fallbrook Vintage Car Club. The committee, which was formed 10 years ago and is comprised fully of volunteers, works to encourage community members to participate in crime prevention programs with local law enforcement. The group offers free seminars on crime-related topics to better educate the community. The FCCPC began sponsoring a mentoring program called G... Full story
FALLBROOK – REINS is excited to announce its first-ever matching campaign. In October of last year, REINS was introduced to a successful businessman who quickly understood its need to build up its staff so that it can continue to grow its therapy programs in both quantity and quality. The man, who asked to remain anonymous, said, “I was inspired by REINS and interested in their activities for a variety of reasons. First, they are very good stewards of the money they r...
SAN DIEGO - Actor Charlie Sheen, mentioned in the angry manifesto posted by an accused cop killer, has posted an internet plea for the man to call him. The video, posted at TMZ.com, has Sheen addressing a camera. ''Christopher Dorner? Charlie Sheen,'' the actor says. ''You mentioned me in your manifesto, so thank you for you kind words. ''I am urging you to call me. Let's figure out together how to end this thing.'' In the manifesto, the former LAPD officer called Sheen... Full story
A spike in home burglaries was seen in the Fallbrook area in December, Sheriff’s authorities reported. “Typically, we see a seasonal rise during that time,” said Lt. Todd Richardson. “We had 14 residential burglaries in December. Previous months have between six and nine.” Richardson said he expects to see lower statistics for January, perhaps seven for the month. “We’ve got some of the right people back in jail; more drug users have been arrested,” said Richardson, pointing to the connection between drug-users and... Full story
The North County Fire Protection District’s quarterly overtime report was presented to the NCFPD board Jan. 22 and revealed that in the first six months of fiscal year 2012-13 the district had spent approximately 86 percent of its overtime budget. “We are ahead of where we should be for six months through the year,” said NCFPD fire chief Bill Metcalf. As of the first six months of fiscal year 2012-13 the district paid $641,102 in overtime, including $606,463 which is not reimbursable from mutual aid agreements. The distr... Full story
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers held a public hearing on the proposed Gregory Canyon landfill Jan. 31 at the California Center for the Arts in Escondido. Gregory Canyon, Ltd. has completed the process of having the state Environmental Impact Report certified and now needs a federal environmental statement certification. Gregory Canyon, Ltd. filed an application for a Clean Water Act Section 404 permit with the Army Corps of Engineers, which released a Draft Environmental Impact Statement on Dec. 11. The landfill and its asso...
FALLBROOK – The Boys & Girls Clubs of North County is busy preparing for its annual auction and dinner gala sponsored by the Donegan-Burns Foundation on Saturday, April 27 at a new location, Pala Casino Spa & Resort. Auction committee chairperson Denise Torrez said her group is creating some unique touches for the New York-themed event. “We are putting together a variety of auction items and fun entertainment that we feel will include something for everyone,” said Torrez...
