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RIVERSIDE - A judge today doubled the bail for a Hemet man accused of abducting his ex-wife and daughter and threatening to kill the woman, resulting in the defendant being jailed again. Bruce Lange Willis, 25, could face 10 years in prison if convicted of the abduction count, as well as inflicting corporal injury on a spouse, making criminal threats and witness intimidation. Last week, following a 90-minute preliminary hearing, a Riverside County Superior Court judge ruled there was sufficient evidence to warrant a trial in...
RIVERSIDE - Members of an animal rights' group will picket outside a Riverside McDonald's Sunday to denounce what the activists allege are cruel slaughtering practices by the fast-food chain's chicken suppliers. The People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) is planning a 90- minute-long ''McCruely'' protest at the McDonald's franchise at 7474 Indiana Ave., starting at 1 p.m. Demonstrators will be handing out leaflets and carrying signs spotlighting what they claim is the abusive treatment of poultry. ''Chickens... Full story
PERRIS - A 19-year-old man was killed and four people were injured in a multi-car crash west of Perris triggered when a driver veered into oncoming traffic, a California Highway Patrol officer said today. Ronald Cole of Wildomar died last night from injuries suffered in a collision on state Route 74, near Meadowbrook Avenue. According to CHP Officer Nathan Baer, Cole was driving his 2004 Honda Civic west on the four-lane highway around 9 p.m. when he allowed the car to drift into the opposing traffic lanes -- straight into th... Full story
RIVERSIDE - An Inland Empire lawmaker's bill seeking to dramatically increase fines for people convicted of hosting or betting on cockfights is expected to be heard next month by the state Senate Committee on Public Safety. Sen. Bill Emmerson, R-Hemet, said Senate Bill 1145 is intended to strengthen state laws aimed at deterring cockfighting. ''(This) is a cruel and unusual sport that appears to be on the rise in the Inland Southern California region and throughout our state,'' Emmerson said. ''Clearly, our penalties and... Full story
Many Fallbrook citizens that were out and about in the center sector of town Tuesday morning, Feb. 21, at shortly after 10 a.m. observed a high speed chase between law enforcement officers and the driver of a (faded) red pickup. The situation started when local Sheriff's Deputy Domenic Carini spotted a vehicle matching the description of one reported stolen a short time prior in Vista. "Vista patrol deputies had just broadcasted for everyone to be on the look out for a stolen truck," explained Sgt. Joe Montion of the... Full story
The City of Temecula has given the green light of endorsement to help provide for one of America’s wounded warriors. The city council voted unanimously in January to assist and support the building of a specially-equipped ‘smart home’ in Temecula for Camp Pendleton wounded war veteran, Marine Cpl. Juan Dominguez. As part of that endorsement, actor Gary Sinise (currently of CSI: New York) and his Lt. Dan Band will hold a benefit concert for the cause on Thursday evening March... Full story
January 28 500 blk Iowa St. Violate court order February 1 2100 blk Gum Tree Ln. DUI, possession of drugs, transport drugs February 5 300 blk W. Clemmens Ln. Commercial burglary 1100 blk Old Stage Rd. Arrest: warrant Rock Mtn Dr. @ Gavilan Mtn Rd. Parole violation, possession of burglary tools, evading police officer 600 blk De Luz Rd. Vehicle burglary February 6 1400 blk Lundy Wy. Vandalism 600 blk De Luz Rd. Arrest: warrant 2300 blk Rainbow Glen Violate court order Old Hwy 395 @ Rainbow Glen Stolen vehicle 1200 blk S....
Firefighting technology and health initiatives were among the major near-term plans outlined by 2012 San Diego County Board of Supervisors chair Ron Roberts during his State of the County address Feb. 8 at the San Diego Hall of Champions. “We have five supervisors and a great administrative team,” Roberts said. Roberts followed his recognitions with remarks about the county’s capital improvement programs. “We are creating in this county a fleet of new, modern, efficient buildings that will serve the public for 30, 40, 50,...
LOS ANGELES – Kellyann Cavaretta, of Fallbrook, earned a spot on the Loyola Marymount University (LMU) Dean’s List for the fall 2011 semester. Students named to the Dean’s list have completed 15 semester hours at LMU and earned a cumulative grade point average of 3.5 or better....
BOSTON, MASS – Berklee College of Music announces that Timothy Leonelli of Fallbrook has earned placement on the Dean’s List for the fall semester of the 2011 academic year. To be eligible for this honor, a full-time student must achieve a grade point average of 3.4 or above; a part-time student must achieve a grade point average of 3.6 or above.... Full story
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DEL MAR – Thanks to Don Diego Fund scholarships and their own drive toward academic excellence, several young adults are now pursuing their college and career dreams. Throughout the years, many North County students have earned these coveted and competitive scholarships. In 2012, four Don Diego Fund scholarships are available to outstanding college-bound, graduating high school seniors throughout San Diego County who have participated in the San Diego County Fair and/or other activities associated with the Del Mar...
FALLBROOK – Fallbrook High School is fielding 10 investment teams made up of 32 economics students to compete in the first ever Capitol Hill Stock Market Game. It is expected that over 4000 teams will participate in the Capitol Hill Game representing the 435 congressional districts across the US. The Fallbrook High School teams will be competing on behalf of Representative Darrell Issa – (R) CA-49 “The competition is going to be as tough as it can possibly b... Full story
FALLBROOK – Fallbrook first through fifth graders are invited to enter the Fallbrook Public Utility District’s annual grease-can decorating contest. The contest is part of the ‘Grease – in the Can, Not the Drain!’ campaign, an effort to inform residents that kitchen grease poured down the drain is the number one cause of sewer spills in Fallbrook. Oils and fat stick to the sewer pipes and clog passageways, causing back-ups and sewer spills. The decorated cans...
FALLBROOK - Fallbrook Union Elementary School District (FUESD) superintendent Candace Singh presented Lauralee Martin and Marco Jimenez as employees of the month to the Rotary Club of Fallbrook at a recent weekly meeting. Martin has been with the district since 1988, teaching language arts, honors history, humanities, English language development, and reading lab at Potter Jr. High School. She was recognized for her leadership on campus and for being “one of the most highly r...
FALLBROOK – The Fallbrook Senior Center cribbage team was a on a roll at the Senior Challenge match on Jan. 26. Fallbrook won 83 games to the Oceanside team’s 71 wins. First place went to Anne Flaherty of Oceanside with six wins. Frank Cardiff of Fallbrook who was second had five wins with two skunks. The next four players who all had five wins with one skunk were Ed Wozniak, Leon McLean, Marge Schultz and Wilf Ash. The monthly matches are held on the fourth Thursday of the month at the Vista Elks Lodge 1947 E Vista W...
BONSALL – Members of Bonsall Woman’s Club (BWC) baked and donated 29 packages of cookies to the families of Wounded Warriors. The cookies were delivered to Chaplain Newhouse for the Marriage Retreat Weekend that he presides over. BWC is a member of California Federation of Women’s Clubs and General Federation of Women’s Clubs. They meet on the first Thursday of the month at San Luis Rey Downs banquet room....
Award-winning journalist Joe Naiman is known throughout San Diego County as a high caliber writer on the topics of sports, county government, science, agriculture, and water. Naiman, who has written on these topics for the Fallbrook/Bonsall Village News since its inception in 1998, is also a regular contributor to four other newspapers in the region. What some may not know is that Naiman has just released his third book, “The School with All the Catchers; A History of the C...
FALLBROOK - Join the American Cancer Society Relay for Life of Fallbrook and ‘Paint the Town Purple’ on Sunday, Feb. 26. Businesses, community organizations and individuals are being asked to show their support for Relay and help raise awareness for the fight against cancer by decking out the town, including homes, restaurants, businesses, meeting halls or other areas, in purple. “We want everyone to see purple and to think about celebrating, remembering and fighting back,” said Christy Best, event chair and Paint the Tow...
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FALLBROOK - The Fallbrook Art Association has issued a call for entries to artists for its spring 2012 show. The show will run from March 30 through April 14 at the Fallbrook Art Center, 103 South Main Ave. Mike Steirnagle from Escondido will be the judge for the show. The call for entries form can be accessed on the Fallbrook Art Association’s website at www.fallbrookartassn.org. The show opens on March 30 with a reception from 6 to 8 p.m. and the show will run daily from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is fr...
FALLBROOK – On Sunday, March 4, the La Jolla Symphony Chorus will perform a special fundraising benefit concert for Fallbrook Music Society’s youth music outreach program. The public concert will raise funds in support of the music society’s “Curriculum of Musical Experiences” program, which provides developmental music assemblies for Fallbrook and Bonsall elementary school districts – for more than 8,000 students annually. For the past four years, every student...
RIVERSIDE - During a convention today in Riverside, more than 150 law enforcement officers were individually recognized for their efforts to crack down on drunken driving. The annual Mothers Against Drunk Driving California Law Enforcement Recognition Program was held at the Riverside Marriott downtown, where municipal police officers, sheriff's deputies and California Highway Patrol officers received awards for their work to stop driving under the influence offenders in 2011. ''The officers recognized at this event have...
A street project that has drifted on and off the drawing board for some 45 years in Fallbrook has once again cycled to the forefront. The Fallbrook Street Extension, which would connect the east end of the roadway (two blocks east of Stage Coach Lane) with the segment found off Reche Road one block east of Potter Jr. High School, is not only back in the planning stages but has gathered complications along the way. Those complications were evident at a site meeting held Feb....
The County of San Diego’s most recent proposed updates to the county’s Zoning Ordinance includes allowance for community gardens, agricultural tourism, and community identification signs over roads. The county’s Planning Commission voted 6-0 Feb. 10, with Bryan Woods absent, to recommend the changes which are scheduled to be heard by the San Diego County Board of Supervisors on March 28. The county’s Department of Planning and Land Use periodically suggests updates to clarify ambiguities, streamline regulations, correct...