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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CAMP PENDLETON - More than 250 wounded warriors are slated to compete in various sporting events during the third annual Marine Corps Trials, which will begin next week at Camp Pendleton. Beginning March 1, four teams made up of Marines, veterans and international service members will compete in a week of events, including archery, shooting, wheelchair basketball, volleyball, swimming, cycling and track and field, hosted by the U.S. Marine Corps Wounded Warrior Regiment, according to Camp Pendleton public affairs. The...
OCOTILLO WELLS - A magnitude-3.7 earthquake struck today near the San Diego-Imperial county line, according a preliminary reading from the U.S. Geological Survey. The quake was recorded shortly before 1 p.m. and centered about seven miles northeast of Ocotillo Wells, or 70 miles east-northeast of San Diego, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. There were no immediate reports of damage or injuries. The quake was felt in parts of Riverside County, including Thermal, Indio and Cathedral City, and at least one San Diegan... Full story
ROSEMEAD - (WIRE SERVICE) A congressman suggested today that Southern California Edison may have violated federal securities laws by withholding from investors information on steam generators at the idled San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station in northern San Diego County. Rep. Edward Markey, D-Mass., raised the allegations in a letter to Elisse Walter, chairwoman of the Securities and Exchange Commission. Markey said Edison's prior knowledge of design flaws in steam generators installed in 2009 and 2010 and decision...
RIVERSIDE - Multiple Riverside County government websites were knocked offline today -- and at least one public safety site remained partially out of service -- because of an equipment failure. The trouble began this morning when a ''hardware problem'' impacted a number of web pages that provide information about county services and functions, including the county's main page -- http://www.countyofriverside.us/ -- county spokesman Ray Smith said. ''They've been working on it throughout the day,'' he said late this afternoon....
RIVERSIDE - Confirmation that mice trapped west of Beaumont 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, three deer and western harvest mice snared in January in the Norton Younglove Preserve, between San Timoteo Canyon Road and state Route 60, were confirmed as carriers of hantavirus. The pathogen can lead to a severe and potentially fatal respi...
“Life is a combination of magic and pasta.” – Federico Fellini Italy – warmth, terra cotta hues, vigorous cuisine, and mellow wine – anyone who has visited this extraordinary country knows that Italy has a colorful way of seeping into your soul. Mama’s Cucina Italiana at the Pala Casino Spa & Resort offers a taste of Italy, and, in its own way, seeps into your soul with its robust cuisine. Born in Milano, Italy, Chef Luciano Cibelli, the restaurant’s head ch...
The only action taken at a Feb. 12 workshop involving the boards of the Fallbrook Public Utility District and the Rainbow Municipal Water District was to recommend changes on the draft documents which will be used to create a joint powers agency for the two districts, but the general managers of both FPUD and Rainbow believe that the workshop was a step forward for the creation of the joint powers agency. “I think it proved to be very useful,” said FPUD general manager Brian Brady. “I thought it was productive. It accom... Full story
The permanent road division (PRD) zone covering Sunbeam Lane has been dissolved. The San Diego County Board of Supervisors approved a first reading and introduction of the ordinance to dissolve PRD Zone No. 39 on Jan. 30 while approving the second reading and ordinance adoption Feb. 6. “It’s an old, very small PRD and their funding is insufficient,” said Michele Stress, the special districts program coordinator for the county’s Department of Public Works (DPW). What was the...
FALLBROOK – Carroll and Cecelia Njust, 90 and 85 years old respectively, are the oldest, active members of the Fallbrook Vintage Car Club and reflected recently on how the club has grown over the years. Originally formed over 50 years ago as the Ford Model “A” Club, by a small group of men who met at the home of one of the members, the group’s only scheduled activity was its annual Memorial Day Car Show. The show was produced mainly for the purpose of raising funds...
FALLBROOK – On Jan. 25, the Fallbrook Camera Club hosted its annual awards banquet at the San Luis Rey Country Club. Awards were given to a number of individuals in several categories: Prints First - Shirley Poole Second - Gladys Wark Third - Shirley Binn Honorable mention: Virginia Harris, Carol Moon Color First - Lin Craft Second - Shirley Poole Third - Kathy Elmore Honorable mention: Christel Lakata, Sandy Schiefer Nature First - Lin Craft Second - Mike Mercado Third - Shirley Poole Honorable mention: Shirley Binn,...
FALLBROOK – Three local Rotary clubs have selected a total of seven Fallbrook High School students to financially sponsor for Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA) camp from April 19 through 21. “The RYLA camp is an amazing leadership experience for students from around the county,” said Karen Ricci, career counselor at Fallbrook High School. Bonsall Rotary Club will sponsor Anna Wegner and Olivia Montiano. Rotary Club of Fallbrook will sponsor Roxanne Beye, Nuri Melo, and Yessica Perez. Fallbrook Village Rotary wil... Full story
FALLBROOK – The ninth annual Fallbrook A Leer/Reading and Family Literacy event will be held on Saturday, March 23 on the Maie Ellis Educational Center campus from 9:30 to 11 a.m. Registration will begin at 9 a.m. The enjoyment of reading at home plays an important role in the academic success of children. Families are invited to attend this entertaining and educational event to support literacy. The program includes story reading for all children in grades kindergarten through sixth, a special story time for...
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BONSALL – The sixth graders at Sullivan Middle School had their annual China Banquet on Friday, Feb. 8. For the past five weeks, their social studies teachers, Terry Breckenridge, Jennifer Gaetani, and Jenn Johnston have been leading them through the China unit as their “empresses.” In each core class, the students were divided into five groups known as the Zhou, Tang, Han, Sung, and Ming dynasties. They worked together to compete with other dynasties for the “Ma...
BONSALL – Ascension Bookstore & Café will hold its Grand Opening celebration on Friday, March 1, beginning at 5 p.m. in the center where the Bonsall Post Office is located. The business offers used books on all topics, select new books (metaphysical), spiritual development classes on many topics, candles, incense, crystals, and more.... Full story
FALLBROOK – On Sunday, March 31, the Grand Tradition Estate & Gardens will host an Easter brunch followed by an egg hunt through the Beverly Mansion and Compass Gardens. Brunch will take place in the Crystal Ballroom, with premium seating available on the veranda. Doors open at 10 a.m. and brunch will be served until noon. The Easter egg hunt, for children of all ages, will begin at noon. The grand finale to this fun-filled day is a photo with the Easter Bunny at Arbor Terrace. Children will need to bring their own... Full story
February 5 400 block Ammunition Rd. Residential burglary February 6 39500 block Jones Rd. Residential burglary 3200 block Sage Rd. Stolen ATM card February 8 1200 block Calle Sonia Petty theft (from vehicle) February 11 200 block W. Fallbrook St. Arrest: Possession of narcotics 2400 block S. Stage Coach Ln. Simple battery February 12 1300 block E. Fallbrook St. Arrest: Possession of narcotics 800 block S. Main Ave. Arrest: Drunk in public 200 Ammunition Rd. Arrest: Drunk in public 3100 block S. Old Hwy 395 Arrest: felony...
FALLBROOK – The Fallbrook branch of the American Association of University Women (AAUW) is seeking interesting and thriving gardens for its 18th annual Country Garden Tour. “If you are one of the many avid gardeners in our lovely town and would like to share your efforts and expertise, we want you on board,” said Marj Freda. This year’s tour will take place, Saturday, May 11. “So there is still time to spruce up your plot and have it on display,” said Freda. “Many of...
FALLBROOK – Fallbrook Encore Club members and guests celebrated another Valentines Day, many with their sweethearts, as they gathered for the annual Valentine Luncheon, this time held at Pala Mesa Resort. This was an ideal opportunity to meet with old friends or make new ones while also getting to know their spouses. The atmosphere was festive with delicious food, happy conversation and special entertainment. Many of those attending had celebrated their 50th wedding...
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FALLBROOK – The Art of the Avocado competition, part of the annual Avocado Festival, is now open. The competition is open to anyone of any age in any artistic medium. The only restriction is that the viewer be able to “see” an avocado somewhere in the work. New this year, two categories will be offered – two-dimensional and three-dimensional with cash prizes awarded in each. First place will pay $200; second place, $100; and third place, $50. In addition, Bra... Full story
FALLBROOK – The Potter Jr. High School PTA will hold its largest fundraiser of the year on Thursday, Feb. 28, beginning at 5:30 p.m. The event includes a spaghetti dinner, silent auction, raffle, and entertainment. The dinner will be prepared by Vince’s in Fallbrook and include spaghetti, garlic bread, drink, and dessert. Tickets are $5 per person, with children age 5 and under free. Each ticket includes one raffle chance. To purchase tickets, visit the Potter Jr. High office at 1743 Reche Road, or call PTA President S... Full story
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Seven roads in Bonsall are among the 21 roads in the base bid of a contract which will be awarded to resurface county-maintained roads with rubberized emulsion asphaltic slurry. The base bid covering 8.67 miles of county-maintained streets includes the resurfacing of 0.11 miles of Via Almonte, 0.38 miles of Via Altamira, 0.19 miles of Via Belmonte, 0.02 miles of Via Inca, 0.06 miles of Via Serra, 0.20 miles of Via de Todos Santos, and 0.05 miles of Via Tala. On Feb. 6, the San Diego County Board of Supervisors authorized the... Full story
