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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VISTA - A former Camp Pendleton Marine was convicted today of first-degree murder in the beating and stabbing death of an Oceanside man who was killed because restoration work on the defendant's classic car wasn't finished on time. Raphael Ramey, 21, faces life in prison without parole when sentenced March 14 by Vista Judge Joan Weber. In addition to murder, jurors found that the Aug. 23, 2009, murder of 23- year-old Charles Evan Williams, who was stabbed and slashed more than 50 times, involved torture. But the jury rejected...
VISTA - A former Camp Pendleton Marine accused of causing the death of his 2-month-old daughter nearly five years ago must stand trial on murder and assault charges, a judge ruled today. Gabriel Gaitan, 26, was arrested last October in Texas by San Diego County sheriff's homicide detectives in connection with the death of his daughter, Elizabeth. Vista Judge Aaron Katz, who presided over the defendant's preliminary hearing, ruled that enough evidence was presented to warrant a trial for Gaitan, who is due back in court on...
Fallbrook’s crime has begun a downward trend, according to SANDAG statistics for 2010. According to Lt. Mike Barnett, commander of the Fallbrook Sheriff’s substation, Fallbrook, De Luz, Bonsall and Rainbow had the same exact number of FBI index crimes (972) as in 2009. “[FBI index] crimes include murder, rape, robbery, aggravated assault (including domestic violence), residential burglary, and auto theft,” said Barnett. “It’s remarkable that the statistics came out this way, but we are on a downward trend that has been ap...
FALLBROOK – Ask a group of Potter Junior High students about their favorite subject and one of the first things they say is “Technology and Mrs. Tobler.” Officially, Katy Tobler’s title is Technology Integration Specialist, but that doesn’t begin to describe the “magic” that goes on in Room 71, which is the hub of Tobler’s technology classes, the school’s television studio and live daily news program. Tobler encourages and challenges her students as they research career... Full story
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FALLBROOK – On Jan. 20, the Monserate Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) honored the winners of their annual citizenship award and American History essay contest at a luncheon, which took place at the Vista Valley Country Club. Demiko Barrett, a senior at Fallbrook High School took top honors in the high school citizenship contest. Demiko serves as Associated Student Body President, as well as a senior mentor for freshmen and captain of the girls...
BONSALL – Bonsall Woman’s Club (BWC) is seeking applicants from the local area for a statewide Young Musicians’ Competition sponsored by California Federation of Women’s Clubs for both male and female musicians under the age of 22. Awards, not less than $500 each, will go to the top winner in three categories – vocalist, pianist, and instrumentalist. The deadline for application is March 15. Contact BWC President Cheryl Zales at (760) 639-3677 or email [email protected] for contest rules and application forms...
FALLBROOK – Caroline Young, a seventh grader at Potter Junior High, won top honors in the school’s recent Spelling Bee. Young advances to the countywide Spelling Bee, which will be held at Cygnet’s Old Town Theatre in San Diego. The winner of that competition will receive an all-expense paid trip to Washington, D.C. to compete in the 2011 Scripps National Spelling Bee in May....
FALLBROOK – Five members of the Rotary Club of Fallbrook that already have the designation of being Paul Harris Fellows (PHFs) received PHF Plus pins at a recent weekly club luncheon meeting at the Grand Tradition. Receiving PHF Plus pins were Tom Koehler (+8), Mike Reed (+6), Dr. Ed Stika (+4), Herb Baker (+4), and Connie Fish (+4). President-elect Connie Fish made the presentation and PH Plus club members Bonnie Lentz and Wayne Warner pinned the honorees. Paul Harris...
San Diego County’s Traffic Advisory Committee (TAC) made findings to allow for the recertification of a 50 mph speed limit on South Mission Road for radar enforcement. If the San Diego County Board of Supervisors ratifies the TAC’s January 28 recommendation, the 50 mph speed limit on the 2.83-mile segment of South Mission Road from State Route 76 to Green Canyon Road can continue to be enforced by radar. The county supervisors are scheduled to review the recommendation on April 6. In order for a speed limit to be enf...
FALLBROOK – The Fallbrook Woman’s Club hosted its semi-annual Mah Jong tournament on Jan. 28 to a sell-out crowd, with a waiting list for those who did not register on time. The tournament, held at their clubhouse, included a box lunch and an opportunity drawing. Prizes in the drawing included large gift baskets, an antique bird cage, and an original water color painting. The winner of a stack and whack quilt donated by club president Debbie Zumwalt will be announced a...
FALLBROOK – Fallbrook’s Battle of the Bands 2011 is set for Saturday, March 26 at the Fallbrook Community Center, 341 Heald Lane. The annual youth event provides an opportunity for bands with members between the ages of 13 and 19 to vie for prizes. Whether a band usually plays at parties, dances, or in a garage, this is the perfect competitive event. Each band selected for the competition will set up, perform and battle it out for trophies, prizes, bragging rights and a...
BONSALL – On the first Saturday of every month, staff and animal ambassadors will welcome wildlife enthusiasts to a new speaker’s series at the Wild Wonders wildlife education center located in Bonsall. Each series has a specific theme and includes live animal encounters that are related to a particular topic. All proceeds from entrance fees support Wild Wonder’s partner, Zoofari Inc., a 501c3 nonprofit foundation dedicated to wildlife rescue, conservation and education programs for children. See www...
FALLBROOK – The Fallbrook Gem & Mineral Society invites the public to attend its meeting on Thursday, Feb. 17 at 7 p.m. The guest speaker, Francoise Duranleau, will give a presentation on “Collecting Minerals on the Bay of Fundy in Nova Scotia.” Duranleau began collecting in 1992 and became a dealer in 1996 because she had an overflow of collected material. She now does six shows a year in Ontario, Quebec and Nova Scotia, and visits the Tucson Show every year. She has collected in Nova Scotia since 1993 and has gui...
FALLBROOK – The new Fallbrook Library, a branch of the San Diego County Library, is requesting submissions for various exhibitions planned at the library for the upcoming year. The first show, which has already been selected, is a photography show called “My Fallbrook,” which opened Jan. 16. The art selection committee is looking for two-dimensional works for the following shows. “Watercolor Images of North County,” (expected opening date is March 8), will depict the variety that exists in northern San Diego County,... Full story
FALLBROOK – On Saturday, Feb. 19, from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., the Bottom Shelf Bookstore will hold its inaugural “Meet the Author” event. Fallbrook resident Mary Dawn Sandlin author of “Welcome to Camp Grandma” will be on hand to sign copies of her humorous but serious look at developing a strong relationship with one’s grandchildren. In this mini “How To” book, she provides examples and anecdotes of various activities, “do’s and don’ts” from her experience with 14 grandchildren. The Bottom Shelf, operated by Fr... Full story
FREDERICK, MD – PublishAmerica is proud to present “Expression Gratitude Reflection” by Nancy P. Pantoja of Fallbrook. “Expression Gratitude Reflection” is said to have been inspirited by the Holy Spirit. “His mercy and grace gave me the compassion to understand life more clearly and accept situations that have been difficult for me to accept,” Pantoja said. “Thank God I have been blessed to know the Lord and His grace and mercy has allowed for me to accept those failures in life that cannot be changed.” “It...
Students and staff at Iowa Street School were extra busy the last three weeks of January exploring the land of dragons, kung fu, and origami. They were preparing for their Chinese New Year’s Feast and Extravaganza on Feb. 3. The event involved the whole school in a celebration that demonstrated just a sample of what the students learned in their classrooms. As part of their regular lesson planning, the teachers used a project-based approach enhanced by Fallbrook Union E...
FALLBROOK - Fallbrook Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 1924 celebrated 70 years of honoring veterans and supporting active troops with a casual (and free) spaghetti dinner. Over 120 people attended the festivities. The VFW hall, which is offered for rent to local groups or individuals for special events, was decorated in patriotic red, white, and blue to commemorate the occasion. A cake beautifully decorated like the American flag was donated by Major Market to top off the...
Guillermo Macias of Ivy High School and Kyle Aston, Hannah Wilson and Andrew Dong Lee of Fallbrook Union High School were named the Fallbrook Community Students of the Month and were honored for their achievements at a special breakfast held February 3 at Fallbrook Golf Club’s Hukilau restaurant. “These students really are the key to the future,” Bill O’Connor, Fallbrook Union High School District board member stated. “This morning is the highlight of my month, especiall...
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When workers from San Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E) cut chains on a gate and demanded that vehicles be moved on a ranch in the 3300 block of Gird Road almost two weeks ago, so they could begin work on the property, the owners said they were “stunned” as they have pending legal action in process with the California Public Utility Commission (CPUC) against the utility giant. Ann Leatherbury says she is frustrated with what she calls misrepresentation on the part of SDG&E con... Full story
Deputy District Attorney Geoff Allard has confirmed that charges have been finalized for the four individuals charged with the murder of 24-year-old Kenneth Mose in Fallbrook. Mose, a resident of Birmingham, Alabama, had been staying in Fallbrook after being encouraged to visit the area in November by a girlfriend. “All four of these individuals have now been arraigned in court,” said Allard, who is the lead prosecutor in the case. In the most recently amended felony complaint, Robert Cruz Ramos, 19, Enrique S. Martinez, 23,...
The county’s Planning Commission voted 6-1 February 4 to recommend approval of Passarelle’s Campus Park project northeast of Interstate 15 and State Route 76. The Planning Commission adopted resolutions approving the General Plan Amendment, Specific Plan Amendment, and zone reclassification for the project, granted a vesting site plan and a “B” designator site plan, adopted a vested tentative map, and made environmental findings which include overriding considerations for impacts which cannot be mitigated solely by the Cam...
FALLBROOK - Mr. and Mrs. Robert and Leslie Dabbs are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter Jennifer to Andreas Stergiou, son of Mr. and Mrs. Athanasios and Maria Stergiou of Lamia, Greece. The future bride is the granddaughter of Dr. and Mrs. Robert and Lorraine Crosson of Fallbrook. She is a 2006 graduate of Fallbrook High School and a 2010 graduate of the University of California, San Diego (UCSD) where she received her B.S. in Physiology and Neuroscience....
