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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Feb. 22 Ammunition Rd. Fraud Via Vista Fraud Feb. 23 San Jacinto Cir. W Residential Burglary Alturas Rd. Petty Theft S. Mission Rd. Arrest: Commercial Burglary Rainbow Heights Rd. Grand Theft W. Lilac Rd. Stolen Vehicle Gateview Dr. Harassing/annoying Phone Call Vista de Lomas Arrest: Spousal Abuse...
FALLBROOK - On Saturday, Feb. 13, the team from Fallbrook First Baptist won the championship title in their division at the Awana Games held at Ramona High School. The games are held once a year with teams competing from all over San Diego County. The clubbers participated in relays, marathon runs, tug-of-war and other fast-moving events. An Awana club meeting is held every Tuesday evening at Fallbrook First Baptist Church from 6:30 to 8 p.m. and is open to boys and girls...
BONSALL – Mel Svendsen has joined the staff as Lead Teaching Pastor of Riverview Evangelical Free Church in Bonsall. Pastor Mel trained at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School and has over 25 years in ministry. He holds a Masters of Divinity degree from Trinity Evangelical Divinity Seminary and is nearing completion of his Ph.D in Religious Education from Trinity. Svendsen said he is “thrilled” to serve as the new pastor at Riverview Church and believes that his cal... Full story
“He who has knowledge spares his words, and a man of understanding is of a calm spirit.” -Proverbs 17:27 When a person has a good understanding of a subject, they have a calm spirit because they know that they are on solid ground, and can speak on a subject with authority. They often speak without using superlatives and inflammatory words. With some people, the less they know about a subject, the more they go on and on. It is obvious to everyone around them that they know little, are in over their head, agitated by their unc...
FALLBROOK – Fallbrook Women’s Connection, a local chapter of Stonecroft Ministries, is holding a huge “garage” type sale on Saturday, March 6, to raise money for Bibles, toys, promotion and supplies to fund its new Pray and Play ministry. The fear, anxiety and loneliness of military wives and children can be traumatic while their husbands and fathers are fighting a war in far-away places. That is why Stonecroft Ministries launched the new program to support the emotional... Full story
FALLBROOK – Fallbrook Hospital Auxiliary is announcing their annual Scholarship Program for 2010. Applicants must be residents of Fallbrook, Bonsall, Rainbow, or De Luz. Applications may be from any age group, but must have an acceptance by an accredited college where healthcare related curricula are offered. Prior scholarship winners are encouraged to apply again this year if they are still enrolled in healthcare studies and have maintained a good academic record. Scholarship forms may be obtained at the Fallbrook...
The Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation informed Camp Pendleton families during a scholarship workshop at the Marine Corps Family Team Building, Feb. 18., of numerous organizations that provide financial assistance for education to the family members of Marines. The workshop briefed organizations that offer scholarship programs specifically designed for service members and their families, such as the Camp Pendleton Officer Wives Club, American Patriot Freedom and the Marine Corps League. “Scholarships are awarded on a f...
FALLBROOK - As part of the Boys and Girls Clubs of North County’s capital campaign, the old administration offices at the Ingold Unit have been renovated and re-purposed as the music room. “We have a wonderful new program space for the members to enjoy. There is a lot more space and the room has a fresh new look. We also purchased some new instruments and added a recording studio,” says Lisa Ware, Director of Operations. The music room is open Monday to Thursday from 2:30...
Raising our youth can be a lot like the Chinese bamboo tree. I was reminded of this when Ken Brower, a Fallbrook High School counselor, shared these insights with parents of incoming ninth grade students at a recent orientation. I also know that the illustration applies to more than incoming students. After planting a seed, watering and fertilizing it for a whole year, nothing happens. The second year you water and fertilize it, nothing happens. In fact, this pattern repeats itself until sometime during the fifth year when...
FALLBROOK – The students at Iowa Street School / Home Education Program experienced a living history workshop of the 1920s. The workshop included: a competition in blowing the biggest bubble (Dubble Bubble gum was invented in the ‘20s), experiencing how a woman’s vote can greatly change an outcome, learning the Charleston, making Kool Aid (also invented in the ‘20s) and trying to fly across the Atlantic like Charles Lindbergh without modern instruments. The stude... Full story
FALLBROOK – As part of their gifted and talented education program, Live Oak students had the opportunity to participate in a colonial “Living History Day” at the end of January. Students were given an assignment to role play and get into costume for the role. Each student was given a quote or memorable historical fact associated with the character. For example, student Patrick Henry recited “I am a patriot who says, if we wish to be free, we must fight, we must fight... Full story
FALLBROOK – Four senior students brought home six medals from the San Diego County Academic Decathlon Competition held at Olympian High School Saturday, Feb. 6. Bethany Weber, Wade Colburn, Edward Casey, and Dane McKissick were the big winners from the eight-student team. Weber led the way with a trifecta, winning a gold medal in Mathematics, silver in Language and Literature and bronze in Science. Colburn won a gold medal in Interview, posting a perfect score of 1000,...
FALLBROOK – Fallbrook/Bonsall American Youth Football still has spots open for seventh and eighth graders only for spring eight-man tackle football. The fee is $125 and includes gear. Coaches are also still needed. Anyone interested can contact the league at [email protected] (reference AYF Football).... Full story
Shawn Sanford, who played for Fallbrook High School’s baseball team from 2004 to 2007 and on the Palomar College team in 2008 and 2009, made his San Diego State University pitching debut Feb. 20 at Tony Gwynn Stadium in San Diego. Sanford threw 1 2/3 innings in the first game of the Aztecs’ doubleheader against Oklahoma. He retired both batters he faced in the top of the sixth but allowed four hits, a walk, and two runs (one of which was unearned) in the seventh inning. Sanford picked off two batters in the seventh inn...
SAN DIEGO - The San Diego County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a recommendation from Fifth District Supervisor Bill Horn on Feb. 23 to adopt an ordinance that bans Project Labor Agreements in County contracts beyond what the state and federal government mandate. A Project Labor Agreement, commonly referred to as a “PLA”, is a pre-hire collective bargaining agreement to use union labor on a project. When required, it eliminates the ability for non-union companies and workers to compete for, and work on gov...
In January 2007, former President George W. Bush announced an initiative, referred to as Grow the Force, to increase the strength in the Marine Corps to 202,000 personnel by 2011. To meet the demands of the president and the commandant of the Marine Corps, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton’s Public Works Department, along with its resident officer in charge of construction, stepped up to the challenge by implementing an aggressive military construction program, projected to b...
FALLBROOK – Family reunions are taking on a new meaning in the real estate market. According to a recent survey by Coldwell Banker Real Estate, LLC, among its network of real estate professionals, in the last 12 months, 37 percent of sales professionals surveyed noted an increase in homebuyers looking to purchase homes to accommodate more than one generation of their family. In addition, almost 70 percent of Coldwell Banker sales agents believe that economic conditions may cause greater demand for multi-generational... Full story
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FALLBROOK – A Wurlitzer jukebox, donated by Hanson Palms, is being raffled off to raise funds for the Fallbrook Animal Sanctuary. The jukebox is an American model 3800 that plays 45 rpm records. It was built about 1974 but has never been played; the original box and manuals are included. It can be seen at the Fallbrook Trading Company, 840 South Main Ave. A $5 donation is requested per ticket; tickets are available at Fallbrook Trading Company or through the Fallbrook Animal Sanctuary, (760) 685-3533. The drawing will...
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FALLBROOK – Fallbrook’s Writers Read, a free monthly gathering of writers and readers, will author and prose poet Terry Spohn on March 11 at 6 p.m. Spohn will read a selection of short fiction, poetry and prose poems, followed by open mic for members of the public to share their original poetry and prose. Location will be Café des Artistes, 103 S. Main Street, Fallbrook. For more information, contact K-B Gressitt at (760) 522-1064.... Full story
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VISTA – North County Aviculturists, a bird club, will meet on Saturday, March 6, at 7 p.m. at the Vista Masonic Lodge, 761 Eucalyptus in Vista. Guest speaker Laura Watkins will talk about Extreme Finch Keeping. The meeting is open to the public. For more information, call (760) 728-2378.... Full story
FALLBROOK - Charity Sue Riggs, 10, and Machaela Munoz, 10, friends at Iowa Street School, decided that they wanted to do something to help the people of Haiti. So one afternoon they began to collect pennies from their friends and relatives and even some strangers that came into their mothers’ businesses. Before they knew it they had collected $124.34. They are mailing in a check, this week, to the Red Cross Haiti Relief Effort. “We were asking for pennies and people sta...
FALLBROOK – The Fallbrook PTSA has partnered with the Fallbrook Youth Prevention Group (FYPG), Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD), the Fallbrook Sheriff’s Substation, the Fallbrook Healthcare District, and the North Inland Community Prevention Program (NICPP) to host a free educational event for parents on underage drinking on Thursday, March 4 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the Fallbrook High School cafeteria, 2400 South Stage Coach Lane. Underage drinking has been identified as a problem in Fallbrook. Parents will be a... Full story
