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 - A newly completed $61.1 million educational complex at Riverside City College will offer nursing and science students hands-on access to ''state-of-the-art technology,'' the head of RCC said today. College President Cynthia Azari joined faculty, staff, students and others on campus to celebrate the end of construction on the 132,000-square- foot School of Nursing, Math and Science Complex. The multi-wing facility boasts a virtual hospital suite, complete with Human Patient Simulators intended to teach students... Full story
RIVERSIDE - The percentage of households that could afford to buy an entry-level home in Riverside County rose to 66 percent in the fourth quarter of 2011, up from 65 percent in the previous quarter and above the 64 percent rate during the same period a year ago. The increase was echoed across the state in the fourth quarter, matching a record high of 55 percent set in the first quarter of 2009, according to the Los Angeles-based California Association of Realtors. That rate was up from 52 percent in the third quarter of...
RIVERSIDE - Riverside police were seeking the public's help today identifying an accomplice in the abduction and robbery of a college student. A man has been charged in the attack, but his alleged partner remains at large. Cory Michael Christian, 22, of Riverside is accused of kidnapping and robbing a young man shortly after he arrived at the Metrolink station at 10901 Indiana Ave on the night of Jan. 24. According to Riverside police Sgt. David Amador, the victim had returned to the city by train from Fullerton, where he...
MURRIETA - Concerns were growing today about the welfare of two Murrieta middle school girls who walked off campus earlier this week and haven't been seen since. The sixth-graders, 13-year-old Kira Keys and 12-year-old Odelea ''Dede'' Justin, have been missing since Tuesday morning, when they met up at Dorothy McEhinney Middle School before the start of classes and left less than an hour later, according to Murrieta Valley Unified School District officials. Riverside County sheriff's investigators believe the girls are...
My wonderful wife of 17 years, Samantha, never forgets that although I have been on planet Earth for almost 53 years, I’m still just a two-year-old at heart. And she knows quite well that the way to my heart is not through my stomach. The way to my heart is with furry little four-legged puppies. Likewise, I know the way to my wife’s heart. Although she does love our dogs very, very much, nothing seems to make her feel more special than jewelry, flowers, and a nice dinner wit... Full story
The desire of some members of the public and some members of the San Diego County Board of Supervisors to have an independent redistricting commission for the next Board of Supervisors redistricting in 2021 was in part satisfied Jan. 24 when the Board of Supervisors voted 4-1 to seek state legislation which would revise the California Elections Code and allow the county to create a commission of retired judges. “We have the opportunity to make fundamental reform,” said Supervisor Greg Cox. “Politicians should not selec...
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The County’s Traffic Advisory Committee recommended recertifying the 45 mph speed limit on Burma Road for radar enforcement. The TAC’s unanimous recommendation Jan. 27 was its first for a Fallbrook road under a new state law which allows the local jurisdiction to round down the prevailing speed rather than round the 85th percentile speed to the closest five mph increment. The radar recertification is expected to be approved by the San Diego Board of Supervisors, who are scheduled to consider the recommendation on April 4....
SAN DIEGO COUNTY - San Diego County District Attorney Bonnie M. Dumanis and San Diego County Sheriff Bill Gore announced on Jan. 31 that their offices are sending letters to nearly 100 businesses in the county, warning they could face criminal or civil penalties if they don’t follow a new state law banning the sale of synthetic drugs, including an increasingly popular and dangerous drug commonly known as “bath salts.” “We’re taking this action to let businesses know about the...
FALLBROOK – The Fallbrook High School Career Technical Education (CTE) department has begun on the job training with student internships at area child care and preschool facilities throughout Fallbrook. The students were encouraged to choose an age level that they would like to work with. Next, they were trained in child care skills and then placed out in the community. The students spend time after school for a minimum of three hours per week working with young...
FALLBROOK – During Catholic Schools Week 2012, St. Peter the Apostle Catholic School’s sixth grade students took the opportunity to help their community by visiting the residents at Fallbrook Hospital’s Skilled Nursing Facility. Students sang and played instruments as the residents joined in with their voices. One resident even gave the kids a chance to see her wisdom and talent, by playing wonderful songs on the piano. Other classes at St. Peter the Apostle Cat...
FALLBROOK – Keegan LaBanz, a Life Scout with Troop 739 is beginning his Eagle Scout service project and is asking local artists to assist him in the first phase of this volunteer endeavor. LaBanz’ project is to build six large trail markers for REINS Therapeutic Horsemanship Program. Each marker will have an 18” x 24” sign depicting an original cartoon-type character created by local artists and selected by REINS students. The markers will provide fun, visually stimu...
FALLBROOK – Fallbrook Union High School senior Jennifer Chavez has received an appointment to the U.S. Naval Academy, and will begin her studies there in late June. Chavez plans to study mathematics and to one day become a pilot. She will attend the Academy and is scheduled to graduate in 2016 with a degree in math and the rank of Officer. The U.S. Naval Academy has an alumni list of more than 72,000 young men and women, including one U.S. President, 21 members of...
CAMP PENDLETON – Operation Showers of Appreciation will host a baby shower on Saturday, Feb. 25 at Pala Casino Spa & Resort at 1 p.m. Approximately 27 new and expecting mothers who have deployed partners or are active-duty servicewomen will be supported. All military branches of service will be invited (Air Force, Army, Navy and Marines) to participate. The event will include gifts from the local community. Individuals or companies wishing to donate items or volunteer can contact Kimberly Felshaw, shower coordinator,...
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January 19 Vista Laguna @ Linda Vista Vandalism January 21 1600 blk S. Mission Rd. Defrauding innkeeper, resist arrest January 24 4000 blk Valle Del Sol Mental disorder, 5150 January 25 300 blk N. Pico Possess marijuana January 26 1100 blk Old Stage Rd. Found property 400 blk Ammunition Rd. Assault w/deadly weapon, attempted escape after arrest January 28 3400 blk Casablanca Way Pass fake check January 29 1600 blk Green Briar Ln. Violate court order Dentro de Lomas @ Old River Petty theft 1400 blk S. Mission Rd. Battery... Full story
FALLBROOK - The Boys and Girls Club of North County is sponsoring its annual Valentine Night Out for Parents on Tues., Feb. 14. Parents can drop off their kids at the Boys and Girls Club at 445 East Ivy Street from 6 to 9:30 p.m. This will give parents a chance to go out, have dinner, and spend romantic time with that special person in their life. Cost is $15 for the first child and $10 for the second and third child from the same family. Activities will include homework help, movies, video games, arts and crafts, fun games...
FALLBROOK – The Fallbrook Woman’s Club was the site of a successful Mah Jongg tournament on Jan. 27. After a delicious box lunch containing taco salad, tortilla, grapes, and mini-lemon cake prepared by the members, play began with 62 women and two men. Participants came from as far as Valley Center and experienced lots of fun and laughter. The award for Highest Scorer went to Janet Heyden. Lillian Gallante did not have such a wonderful day as she won the award for L... Full story
SAN DIEGO COUNTY – Individuals or families who worked in 2011 and earned less than $48,500 could qualify for as much as $5,600 in EITC tax credit. However, they must file a tax return to be eligible. The County of San Diego can assist those people in filing them for free. Through April 18, more than 400 volunteers will be filing taxes electronically at about 80 locations throughout the region. Residents can call 2-1-1 to make an appointment at a location nearby. The tax preparation services are part of the County’s a...
FALLBROOK – The Rotary Club of Fallbrook is processing grant awards checks to community non-profit organizations from its Lobster on the Green annual fundraiser. In addition to receiving the checks, the leaders of the non-profits joined the club at a meeting to be honored for their ongoing dedication in fulfilling the needs of Fallbrook. Recent recipients and honorees were Save Our Forests, $1,000, Jackie Heyneman; Fallbrook Beautification Alliance, $2,000, Jerri...
FALLBROOK – The Santa Margarita Reciprocity (SMR) had the honor of hosting the annual Founders Day Social for the local P.E.O. Chapters on Jan. 21 at Pala Mesa. There were 115 women from the five local chapters that make up SMR as well as several chapters from the Temecula Valley Reciprocity and a chapter from Palomar Reciprocity who met for a delightful buffet brunch. The program for the event was a walk in the past, highlighting the lives of the seven sisters who... Full story
FALLBROOK – Helen Shafer-Garcia will be the guest artist at the next meeting of the Fallbrook Art Association on Monday, Feb. 13 at 6:45 p.m. at the Fallbrook Public Utility District, 990 E. Mission Rd. She will be demonstrating watercolor techniques. There will be an informal critique session starting at 5:30 p.m. Attendees may bring a work that is in progress in any media, and will receive suggestions for improving their work from Shafer-Garcia. The public is welcome...
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FALLBROOK – Based on a recent donation from Ryan Clark and the ongoing support of Merrill Everett of Fallbrook Propane Gas, the Fallbrook School of the Arts is able to offer a variety of new hot glass workshops and glass studio rentals for artists. Under the care of professional glass artist Daniele Fratarcangeli, students will be able learn the fundamentals of a hot shop and how to safely create colorful and unique pieces of art glass in a variety of new classes and workshops on tap for 2012. New programs include the w...
FALLBROOK - The Friends of the Fallbrook Library have announced they are excited to present the book chosen for this year’s Community Read. It is the New York Times bestseller “Dreams of Joy,” the latest book written by author Lisa See, and a sequel to her book “Shanghai Girls.” “Dreams of Joy” brings to life the realities of China during Mao’s Great Leap Forward providing a fascinating and frightening new world for readers to immerse themselves in. The book can be read as a s... Full story
