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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Authorities have said the cause of a blaze in the attic of a Fallbrook home in the 2800 block of Forbell Place today was due to an attempt by the residents of the home to eradicate a bee hive. "The two people that reside in the home had lit citronella candles in an attempt to eradicate a bee hive at the house and that is what caused the attic of the home to catch on fire," said John Buchanan, public information officer for North County Fire. The residents were not home when... Full story
2/21 2800 Dentro De Lomas Get credit/etc. other’s ID 2/23 2400 Gum Tree Ln. Arrest: possess controlled substance 2/25 700 Puerta De Lomas Vandalism 2/26 600 S. Main Ave. Petty theft Gum Tree Ln. @ N. Stage Coach. Arrest: possess unlawful paraphernalia 1100 S. Mission Rd. Arrest: possess narcotic controlled substance 2/27 300 N. Main Ave. Commercial burglary 300 E. Alvarado St. Arrest: possess controlled substance for sale 800 S. Main Ave. Arrest: commercial burglary 2/28 5700 Olive Hill Rd. Residential burglary 29700 Nella L... Full story
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SAN DIEGO (Wire Service) - San Diego’s home prices fell 0.7 percent between November and December (2011), according to the Standard & Poor’s Case-Shiller Home Price Indices released Feb. 28. In 2011 as a whole, prices fell 5.4 percent in San Diego, according to S&P. Of the 20 large housing markets around the country tracked by the organization, only four performed worse than San Diego last year. However, the region has one of the highest appreciation rates over the life of the index. The Case-Shiller Index took the average co... Full story
Riverside County supervisors denied permits on Feb. 16 for a proposed 414-acre mine near Temecula that opponents argued would damage the environment and increase health risks, while proponents touted its job- creating potential and tax benefits. Board of Supervisors Chairman John Tavaglione cast the decisive vote in the 3-2 decision that followed three days of public testimony and nearly four hours of deliberations by the board concerning the Liberty Quarry. “Based on the t...
AZUSA, CA – Fallbrook resident and Azusa Pacific University student Kaitlin S. Weaver made the academic Dean’s List at APU. Weaver is honored for a fall semester 2011 academic standing of a 3.5 or better grade-point average. Weaver is a social work major, who is joined by more than 1,750 other students receiving the same honor.... Full story
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FALLBROOK – Classroom garden lessons at Live Oak Elementary School in February include learning about the “plant parts we eat.” With help from volunteers and support from the community and businesses, students are able to enjoy learning outside in their garden classroom. Each month volunteers work in the classroom gardens with approximately 300 students...learning...planting...growing. The school is currently looking for sponsors for a “lady bug release.” For more in...
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FALLBROOK - As part of its periodic fund raising and monthly tithe programs, the Hilltop Center for Spiritual Living has designated this month’s tithe donation to the Fallbrook Land Conservancy. Founded in 1988, the Fallbrook Land Conservancy is instrumental in “preserving the rural character and natural beauty” of this town’s unique environment. In conjunction with its spiritual philosophy of “creating a world that works for everyone,” members of the Hilltop Center for Spiritual Living allocate a portion of collected m...
FALLBROOK - Six non-profit organizations received checks from the Rotary Club of Fallbrook and were recognized for their community service at a recent club luncheon meeting held at the Grand Tradition. With introductions made by club service director Dr. Doug Clements, grants were presented to the Foundation For Senior Care, represented by Dotty Metcalf, $3,000; Fallbrook Hospital Auxiliary, represented by B. J. Johnson, $1,000; Fallbrook Food Pantry, represented by Catherine... Full story
FALLBROOK – On February 22, the Fallbrook Vintage Car Club presented a donation to the Live Oak Park Coalition. Board members of the coalition were on hand for the occasion. The Live Oak Park Coalition is a volunteer organization dedicated to the support and enhancement of the many features of Live Oak Park. “We are very appreciative of their efforts in maintaining the park as one of the best in North County,” said Ed Vivanco of the car club. The Fallbrook Vintage Car...
FALLBROOK – The Fallbrook Vintage Car Club presented a donation Feb. 23 to the Fallbrook Girls Rugby Club and congratulated the team and coaches on its achievements. Last year, the Under 19 team of the club won the U19 National Invitational USA Rugby’s Tournament. The club was created only four years ago and it has already attained national recognition as one of the best rugby teams in the US. The club has about 60 players with ages ranging from 11 to 19 years old. C...
FALLBROOK – Keegan LaBanz, a Life Scout with Troop 739, is looking for more local artists to help him with his Eagle Scout service project. LaBanz would like to build six large trail markers for REINS Therapeutic Horsemanship Program. Each marker will have an 18” x 24” sign depicting an original cartoon-type character created by local artists and selected by REINS students. The markers will provide fun, visually stimulating landmarks for the special needs students to... Full story
SAN DIEGO - The San Diego Zoo today is hosting a live video feed on its website of a California condor chick about to hatch. The egg began to ''pip'' -- the process by which the chick breaks through the shell -- on Thursday, according to zoo officials, who say the pipping period generally takes two to three days. At sandiegozooglobal.org/video/condor-cam, viewers may see the chick's beak protrude through the egg shell or the parents gently removing broken eggshell fragments to help the offspring emerge. The zoo is accepting... Full story
FALLBROOK - The first busload of fifth-graders gathered around Jackie Heyneman, a longtime community volunteer with the Fallbrook Land Conservancy (FLC), who pointed to a cluster of potted wildflower and coastal sage scrub seedlings set in the shade of a stately oak. “These are being planted for perpetuity,” said Heyneman. “Does anyone know what that means?” Only a few of the students raise their hands. “It means forever,” Heyneman explained. “They will be here forever –...
Malary Greenwood of Oasis High School and Nicole Bell, Karen Poole and Sydney Richelieu of Fallbrook High School were honored as the March Community Students of the Month. The four students, selected based on their academic performance, community service work, and other noteworthy achievements, were recognized at a special breakfast held in their honor on March 1 at Fallbrook Golf Club’s Hukilau restaurant. “We’re elated to have this opportunity to celebrate you in the prese... Full story
FALLBROOK - At its regular meeting on Feb. 28, the Rainbow Municipal Water District (RMWD) board of directors appointed Helene Brazier to serve as director from Division One, filling the vacancy created by the passing of Gerald Walson. Brazier, a long-time resident of Bonsall, will hold the seat until the term expires in January 2013. “She was sworn in immediately and participated as a board member for the remainder of the board meeting,” said RMWD General Manager Dave Seymour. “Brazier was also elected to hold the posit...
*This story was updated on Thurs. afternoon, March 8, 2012. A room full of concerned parents and angry teachers filled the room on March 5 at the Fallbrook Union Elementary School District (FUESD) board of trustees meeting. Concern was voiced over various changes that have taken place within the district involving the reassignment of one principal and one assistant principal to teaching positions for next school year and the move of one principal to a district administrative position effective immediately. In addition,...
The closure of part of State Route 76 to allow the transition of travel from the current northern lanes to the new southern lanes has been delayed due to rain. The closure which will allow California Department of Transportation contractors to bring the existing road to the standards of the widening design once traffic is moved to the newly-constructed lanes was scheduled to take place March 23-26 but is now slated for the first week of April. Caltrans project manager Ann Fox notes that the early April closure period is...
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FALLBROOK – Dawn Sherman of Fallbrook proudly announces the engagement of her daughter Chereana Ackleson to Scott Bowman, son of Tom and Jeanne Bowman. Chereana graduated from Fallbrook High School in 2006. She attended Cal State San Marcos and graduated with a bachelor’s degree in liberal studies. She continued her education through the graduate program in pursuit of a Multiple Subject Teaching Credential, which she received in December of 2011. She is currently working...
FALLBROOK – The Fallbrook Republican Women Federated will hear four candidates for the US Senate at the banquet room of the San Luis Rey Downs Golf Club on Friday, March 9 at 9:30 a.m. The candidates are John Boruff, Dan Hughes, Rabbi Nachum Shifren and Orly Taitz. The nominee will run against Senator Dianne Feinstein. The San Luis Rey Downs Golf Club is located at 31474 Golf Club Drive in Bonsall. Meeting cost is $15. Confirm attendance to Helgi at (760) 728-7230.... Full story
FALLBROOK – The Fallbrook Citizens’ Crime Prevention Committee will hold its public crime prevention meeting on Wed., Mar. 28 at the Fallbrook Library’s community room, 124 S. Mission Road, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. The guest speaker, a special agent of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, will be addressing how the public can identify and avoid social engineering fraud schemes at home and work. These items include fraudulent schemes such as: work at home, investments, distressed relatives in need, and more. The speaker wil...
