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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VALLEY CENTER - At least one deputy opened fire today on a suspected auto thief -- missing him -- when the suspect allegedly tried to run three of them over with a stolen pickup truck in front of Harrah's Rincon Casino. The uninjured suspect made a failed attempt to evade arrest by fleeing on foot following the law enforcement shooting, which happened about 1:15 p.m. in a parking area at the gaming resort in rural Valley Center, sheriff's spokeswoman Jan Caldwell said. Deputies had been waiting outside the casino for the... Full story
SAN DIEGO - Winter may be about to bow out, but it has one more number to do on the San Diego area first. A frigid storm -- perhaps the strongest of the season -- will bring heavy rain, nippy temperatures, brisk winds and blankets of mountain snow to the county over the weekend, according to the National Weather Service. The unsettled atmospheric system out of the Gulf of Alaska likely will start generating light showers late Friday evening before arriving in full force on Saturday, forecasters said. All told, the banks of da... Full story
RIVERSIDE - A late winter storm packing rain, wind and snow will hit Riverside County this weekend, bringing sorely needed precipitation to the parched region, forecasters said. According to the National Weather Service, a trough of low pressure will sweep through the Inland Empire on Saturday, with turbulent weather conditions persisting into Monday. One to two inches of rain is possible at lower elevations, while up to two feet of snow could fall above 5,000 feet. Forecasters said snow levels will drop to around 2,500 feet...
Fallbrook and Temecula-area residents have been able to see smoke in the area of Palomar Mountain today, Thurs., March 15, due to controlled burns that will continue through tomorrow. According to Heather Beer of the Palomar Volunteer Fire Department, controlled burns are being done in the Fry Creek area and the State park to reduce brush. The burns are expected to be completed by the end of day Friday, March 16.... Full story
*This press release has been issued by the office of the San Diego County Water Authority SAN DIEGO - Documents obtained under the California Public Records Act describing how the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California and a majority of its member agencies worked together behind closed doors to set rates, develop policies and discriminate against San Diego County water ratepayers are now available online at www.MWDFacts.com. The more than 500 pages of documents reveal a “Secret Society” organized in 2009 to dir... Full story
FALLBROOK – The Fallbrook Senior Center has extended the deadline for reservations for its Cambria trip, to March 26. The Coastal Fun Tour to Cambria runs from Monday, April 16 to Thursday, April 19 and includes visits to Hearst Castle, Chumash Casino, Solvang and Sea Lion Cove. For cost, more information, or reservations, call the center at (760) 728-4498.... Full story
2/23 2400 Gum Tree Ln. Arrest: possess narcotic controlled substance 2/28 700 W. College St. Arrest: drunk in public 1400 S. Mission Rd. Arrest: possess/furnish synthetic cannabinoid 3/1 1000 Winter Haven Rd. Battery w/serious bodily injury 800 S. Main Ave. Arrest: agricultural/farm/livestock related crime 3/4 900 S. Main Ave. Arrest: driving while license suspended or revoked 1400 Alturas Rd. Threaten crime w/intent to terrorize 900 Alturas Rd. Vehicle burglary 3/5 1000 S. Main Ave. Arrest: 5150 – WI – mental...
The 45 mph speed limit on a 1.2-mile segment of Stage Coach Lane has been approved for radar enforcement. A 5-0 San Diego County Board of Supervisors vote Feb. 29 approved radar enforcement on Stage Coach Lane between 1,580 feet south of Calavo Road and Reche Road. The county supervisors’ decision ratified a unanimous Dec. 16 recommendation of the county’s Traffic Advisory Committee. Stage Coach Lane, a striped two-lane road which varies from 26 to 31 feet in width, is classified as a Light Collector on the Mobility Ele... Full story
The mid-year budget adjustments approved February 28 by the San Diego County Board of Supervisors include $130,000 to develop comprehensive health guidelines and implement community programs at county parks. The county supervisors’ 5-0 vote approved a net increase of $1,064,294 in 2011-12 general fund expenditures with additional appropriations of $1,163,184 and cancellation of $98,890 of appropriated funds. The net increase for all other funds was $608,364 with $2,143,779 of appropriations being added and $1,535,415 being c...
FALLBROOK – Realtors® and affiliate members of the North San Diego County Association of Realtors District 8 region representing the Fallbrook/Bonsall area shared their time reading to students at Live Oak Elementary School on March 2. The yearly reading event celebrates Read Across America, a national program that encourages good reading habits for children. Also, it often commemorates Dr. Seuss and his literary contribution to children. Local Realtors® and...
FALLBROOK – The Fallbrook Woman’s Club is once again offering scholarships to all graduating seniors at Fallbrook High School. In addition to the regular scholarships, they are offering one in memory of beloved member, Beverly Phillips, who lost her battle with cancer last year. The Beverly Phillips Memorial Scholarship will be administered as an additional source in conjunction with the other scholarships. Application forms are currently with the scholarship coordinator, Karen Ricci, and may be picked up i...
IRVING, TEXAS – Hayley Reynolds, a sophomore politics major from Fallbrook, has been named to the University of Dallas Honor Roll for the fall 2011 semester. The University of Dallas is a Catholic, co-educational university with its main campus in Irving, Texas, an international campus near Rome, Italy, and a learning center in Frisco, Texas....
FALLBROOK – After finishing up their social studies unit on maps and neighborhoods, students from Mrs. Ashbrook’s kindergarten class, through the Iowa Street School Classic program, recently embarked on a day of fun visiting local Fallbrook businesses and even getting a behind the scene glimpse of how they work. The morning started off at the post office. “Mr. Joe” showed them how the post office works from receiving mail, sorting and packing up the trucks. The kids...
FALLBROOK – The Fallbrook Pregnancy Resource Center invites supporters of life to attend its eighth annual fundraising banquet on Saturday, March 24, at Zion Lutheran Church, 1405 E. Fallbrook Street. Pat Layton, founder and president of Life Impact Network in Tampa, Fla. and her daughter Julianna will be the guest speakers at this event. Life Impact Network has helped thousands of women and their families with crisis counseling, adoption services, parenting classes,... Full story
FALLBROOK – In most of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints missions the missionaries can be identified by their white shirts and dark pants (or skirts) and nametags. However, this is not the way it is done in the Illinois Nauvoo Mission. Instead of riding bikes and going door to door, they dress in 1840 costumes, greet visitors at historic sites and visitor centers, perform on indoor and outdoor stages, give wagon and carriage tours, assist with historic re-e...
SAN DIEGO – Voices for Children is determined to help each and every child in San Diego’s foster care system. Meeting this ambitious goal means a Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) volunteer for every foster child who needs one. It means they must have the community’s help. It means they need more volunteers. Anyone who is ready for the experience of a lifetime and ready to create a child’s future can call (858) 598-2235 or go to www.speakupnow.org for the date and location of an information session near them....
FALLBROOK – St. John’s Episcopal Church Thrift Shop, the oldest continuously active thrift shop in Fallbrook, made several donations during the month of February. The advisory board decided to share their profits with three very fine local organizations. The focus of the shop’s giving has the goal to target specifically this wonderful community and its residents. This month’s generous checks were given to the Fallbrook Child Development Center, Inc., a nonprofit estab...
FALLBROOK – Local golfers are encouraged to support a third annual golf tournament to help local resident and quadriplegic Joe Radzikowski continue therapy treatments. The tournament will be held Saturday, June 23, with a noon shotgun start, at Pala Mesa Resort. A silent auction and Italian dinner will follow the tournament. Radzikowski was injured in an automobile accident in May of 2006 when driving back to Fallbrook from a BB King concert at Harrah’s Rincon Casino. ...
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FALLBROOK – When 10-year-old Grace Wade decided she wanted to change from her existing long hair style to a new very short one, she also wanted to donate a 12-inch pony tail of her hair to the organization Locks of Love. The organization collects hair to make wigs for young cancer victims. Grace, a client of Bello Lei salon owner Trisha Sehnert, consulted with the stylist for advice. Sehnert gave Grace the assignment of looking through numerous photos to find a short...
FALLBROOK – During its February meeting, the Fallbrook Vintage Car Club received a visit from Tom Rogers, district director for State Senator Joel Anderson, 36th Senatorial District. Rogers presented a certificate of recognition to the club on behalf of the Senator for the charitable work the club does in support to the community. In an attached letter to the certificate of recognition, the Senator wrote, “I would like to thank you for your outstanding commitment to t... Full story
FALLBROOK -High school is a once-in-a-lifetime experience, and members of the Fallbrook Youth Prevention Group don’t want their peers to waste it away. The group is therefore sponsoring a ‘Live2Graduate’ poster contest to raise awareness of the consequences that alcohol use can cause to today’s youth. Launched March 1, the competition is open to all Fallbrook high school age students. Participants have until April 26 to deliver their entries to the principal’s office at...
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FALLBROOK – REaD, the new art exhibit at the Fallbrook Library, features fine art prints, several made especially for this show. The dual themes for the art works are the color red and, appropriately for the library, written text. A variety of methods were employed to make these pieces, including intaglio, monoprint, linocut and dry point. Organized by Dixon Fish, the show features twelve artists including San Diego and North County Printmakers members Meganne Behle, Dixon Fish, Loretta Kramer, Catherine MacDonald,... Full story
FALLBROOK - On Sunday, Feb. 26, the Kiwanis Club of Fallbrook hosted its third annual fundraiser “A Night to Shine” at Vista Valley Country Club. Guests enjoyed delicious appetizers and a glass of champagne during the opening of the live streaming of the 84th Academy Awards. Guests perused 54 silent auction items, bidding on golf packages, dining baskets, jewelry, and many more. Two dozen raffle items were given away along with prizes for most glamorous male and female, and wi... Full story
