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Articles from the February 20, 2016 edition


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  • Volunteers make a difference at Fallbrook Food Pantry

    Updated Feb 20, 2016

    FALLBROOK – On Saturday, Jan. 23, through the hard working efforts of the Rotary Club of Fallbrook volunteers, five pallets of nonperishable food items were sorted and packaged for distribution. That equates to an estimated 8,500 pounds of food processed in just over three hours. The Fallbrook Food Pantry (FFP) appreciated the nine Rotarians and the Bonsall High School student volunteers for helping those in need of food assistance. The Bonsall students also used the v...

  • Miller graduates from basic training

    Updated Feb 20, 2016

    SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS – U.S. Air Force Air National Guard Airman 1st Class David A. Miller graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, San Antonio, Texas. The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness, and basic warfare principles and skills. Airmen who complete basic training earn four credits toward an associate in applied science degree through the Community College of the Air Force. M...

  • Converting garages into livable spaces

    Updated Feb 20, 2016

    FALLBROOK – Many people decide to upgrade from their apartments or condominiums out of a need for more space. But even after moving into a new home, homeowners may soon begin to outgrow the room they have. Rather than looking for a new home, some homeowners consider expansion. Expanding a living space can be expensive, and a more affordable option may be converting existing basement or garage space into something more livable. Garages already are built on a foundation, have f...

  • Planning Commission approves Verizon facility on Aqueduct Road

    Updated Feb 20, 2016

    The county's Planning Commission approved a Major Use Permit for a Verizon wireless telecommunications facility in the 32000 block of Aqueduct Road. The Planning Commission's 5-0 vote Feb. 5, with Doug Barnhart and David Pallinger not present, allows for the mounting of 12 panel antennas, 12 remote radio units, two global positioning antennas, and a microwave dish on a 35 foot tall false mono-broadleaf tree. The Planning Commission also granted a height exemption for an associated concrete masonry unit equipment enclosure...

  • New members sought for Senior Volunteer Patrol

    Updated Feb 20, 2016

    FALLBROOK – The Fallbrook Sheriff's Substation Volunteer Patrol is seeking new members. This is an opportunity for active men and women age 50 or more to serve the community in a meaningful way. The volunteers complete certain tasks so that deputies can focus on patrols and priority crime-reducing operations. As does the Sheriff's Substation, the volunteers serve the areas of Fallbrook, De Luz, Rainbow, and Bonsall The group is currently 50 members strong, but is in need of more help. Requirements to become a member of the g... Full story

  • Rainbow MWD approves strategic plan

    Updated Feb 20, 2016

    The Rainbow Municipal Water District board approved the district's strategic plan at the Jan. 26 board meeting. A 3-0 board vote, with Jack Griffiths abstaining and Bob Lucy having resigned prior to the meeting, adopted the strategic plan. "I think it's a road map for our future operations and how to deal with all the challenges we receive here in the water business," said Rainbow general manager Tom Kennedy. The strategic plan documents Rainbow's mission statement, core values, and key focus areas and includes goals and... Full story

  • Warrior matmen seventh at Julie Leonard Memorial Tournament

    Updated Feb 20, 2016

    Despite competing in only six of the 14 weight classes, Fallbrook High School's wrestling team placed seventh at the Julie Leonard Memorial Varsity Tournament held Jan. 30 at Westview High School. "The fact that we did that well was pretty impressive to me," said Fallbrook coach Cristian Vera. "The tournament was great," Vera said. "For where we're at as a team, it went fine." Although none of the wrestlers matched the weight class championship achieved by Julie Leonard's son, Westview 152-pound wrestler A.J. Leonard, the...

  • Mah Jong tournament to benefit seniors

    Updated Feb 20, 2016

  • TVH celebrates 100th open heart surgery

    Updated Feb 20, 2016

    TEMECULA – Heart surgery patients, surgeons, cardiologists, support staff and dignitaries recently shared inspiring stories of courage, trust, and gratitude at a celebration of the 100th open heart surgery performed at Temecula Valley Hospital (TVH). Physicians at TVH performed the milestone open heart surgery on Gale Hollister just 20 months after their first procedure in April 2014. Dennis Frank, TVH Board of Governor’s chairman, commented that “this accomplishment is just... Full story