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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RIVERSIDE - Two brothers who robbed and shot farm workers in an avocado grove in DeLuz were convicted today of attempted murder and other charges. Esau Bravo Vasquez, 28, and Ismael Vasquez, 20, face multiple life prison terms when they're sentenced by Riverside County Superior Court Judge Michele Levine on April 15. A Riverside jury spent Wednesday afternoon and most of today behind closed doors before finding the defendants guilty of two counts each of attempted murder and assault with a deadly weapon, as well as one count... Full story
3/8 1100 S. Mission Rd. Arrest: drunk in public 3/9 5500 Mission Rd. Impersonate to get money/prop 2400 S. Stage Coach Ln. Arrest: minor poss marij. on grounds during school activities 3/10 400 W. Fallbrook St. Vehicle burglary 5700 Camino del Cielo Arrest: driving on suspended/ revoked license 500 Alta Vista Dr. Weapons surrender per court order 1700 Reche Rd Arrest: minor poss marij. on grounds during school activities 31900 Aquaduct Rd. Petty theft 1100 S. Mission Rd. Arrest: take vehicle w/o owner’s consent 2400 S... Full story
Hundreds gathered to honor and remember the Marines who lost their lives during World War II on the shores of Iwo Jima 66 years ago. The Sunset Ceremony at Camp Pendleton’s South Mesa Club, Feb. 20, paid tribute to nearly 7,000 Marines that sacrificed their lives during one of the Corps’ toughest battles ever. More Marines died during that battle than any other battle in Marine Corps history, according to Headquarters Marine Corps’ Historical Branch. “I can’t believe i...
BONSALL – Sixty-two Bonsall West Elementary students participated in the Six Flags Read to Succeed reading program. They logged 25,355 minutes of reading time. Each of the students will receive a ticket from Six Flags Magic Mountain in recognition of their effort. Librarian Mishell Rose, in conjunction with the Read Across America celebration, coordinated the program....
FALLBROOK – Fallbrook residents Jacob G. Montague and Jenny A. Star have been named to the Dean’s List at Azusa Pacific University for the fall semester 2010. Montague is studying physics and Star is a student in the nursing program. For more information on Azusa Pacific, visit www.apu.edu.... Full story
COLUMBIA, SC – Army Reserve Pfc. Antonio D. Pacheco has graduated from basic combat training at Fort Jackson, Columbia, SC. During the nine weeks of training, the soldier studied the Army mission, history, tradition and core values, physical fitness, and received instruction and practice in basic combat skills, military weapons, chemical warfare and bayonet training, drill and ceremony, marching, rifle marksmanship, armed and unarmed combat, map reading, field tactics, military courtesy, military justice system, basic... Full story
FALLBROOK – All seniors who are students in the FUHS District are eligible to apply for a scholarship from the Parent Teacher Student Association (PTSA) if they are college-bound to an accredited four year university, college or vocational school. PTSA scholarships will be based on PTSA membership, completed application, essay, GPA of at least 3.0, participation in school and/or outside activities, submission of SAT scores, and an interview with PTSA scholarship committee. Applications and information can be found at...
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FALLBROOK – Fallbrook Assembly #137, International Order of the Rainbow for Girls, held its 175th Installation of Officers on Feb. 5, at the Fallbrook Masonic Lodge. Fun events and activities will be held throughout this term including an open meeting, participation in the Relay for Life and a booth at the Avocado Festival. The International Order of the Rainbow for Girls is a youth club that teaches leadership, confidence, and citizenship skills to girls, ages 11 to...
FALLBROOK – Santa Margarita District is proud to announce that two young men from Fallbrook have recently earned their Boy Scout Eagle Awards. Sho Adachi, 18, is a member of Boy Scout Troop 737 and his scoutmaster is Chuck Reeder. A Fallbrook High School senior, Adachi has earned 22 merit badges with lifesaving being his favorite to earn because it was fun and taught him things that will come in handy in his life. Adachi is also a Boy Scout Japanese interpreter and won t... Full story
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 Frazier and Fallbrook Street elementary schools in Fallbrook. The yearly reading event celebrates Read Across America week and particularly commemorates Dr. Seuss and his literary contribution to children’s lives. Local Realtors® and affiliates have participated i...
FALLBROOK – The Oceanside and the Fallbrook Rotary Clubs held their annual Military Awards Ceremony at the Grand Tradition as part of the weekly Fallbrook Thursday luncheon meeting. Awards went to outstanding members of the US Navy at Camp Pendleton. Honorees included medical personnel, as well as individuals from Assault Craft Unit Five (ACU 5). Fallbrook Rotary President Larry Rothacher introduced the presenters of the awards, Command Master Chief Brent Williams,...
TEMECULA – Santa Margarita Sierra Club will meet on Thursday, March 17 at 7 p.m. at the Rancho California Water District Headquarters, 42135 Winchester Road. The guest speaker will be Joel Robinson, founder and head naturalist for “Naturalist for You.” He has guided thousands of people on professional wilderness tours since 2001. As a certified interpretive guide, he takes groups to the diverse natural areas in their own back yards: forests, state parks, county parks, private preserves owned by local land trusts, and...
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Silence fell over the Assault Amphibian School Battalion’s parade deck during Sgt. Wesley J. Rice’s memorial service, Feb. 18. The service was held in remembrance of Rice, 27, who died after the amphibious assault vehicle he and five other Marines were riding in sank at Camp Pendleton’s Del Mar Boat Basin, said base officials. “[Rice] was looking for a place where he could fit in; he wanted to be part of something bigger than himself.” said Lt. Col. James A. Harris IV, comma... Full story
FALLBROOK – Eight Fallbrook High School students have been selected and supported by the three Rotary clubs in the area to attend the Rotary Youth Leadership Conference in Idyllwild, April 15 through 17. The students selected are Austin Welby, Gregoria Rojas, Joshio Torres, Marina Rodriguez, Kassidy Butterworth, Genesis Lupercio, Leslie Romero, and Eduardo Perez.... Full story
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FALLBROOK – Members of The Fallbrook Woman’s Club won ribbons in several events at the California Federation of Women’s Club annual Palomar District Art Festival at the Escondido Woman’s Club, Feb. 22. The event encourages competition among the 14 clubs of Palomar district with Best of Show winners proceeding to the state level. Local winners included Sally Vinyard, second place for a skirt made with crafter’s hand woven fabric; Debbie Zumwalt, Best of Show for Stack & W...
It looks like oregano and smells like incense; but its effects are detrimental. Commonly referred to as Spice or K-2, synthetic cannabinoid substances consumers use to achieve a high similar to the effects of marijuana, is now illegal as of March 1, 2011 by the Drug Enforcement Administration due to the alarming amount of emergency and poison control incidents related to the negative effects of the substance. With the new temporary scheduling made possible by the DEA classifying Spice as a Schedule I drug, this synthetic... Full story
FALLBROOK – Vince Ross, chairman of the Merchants Parking Trust and president of the Fallbrook Village Association, has reported that the first phase of parking improvements has been made adjacent to the new Fallbrook Library. “The area improved had been a dirt lot for the past 30 years,” explained Ross. “The new library has sparked a big change in our town center. This state-of-the-art facility is attracting more library patrons, visitors, and organizations using the b...
FALLBROOK – St. John’s Thrift Shop recently donated to several local groups, continuing its mission of serving the community through the sale of donated items. The profits from these sales are distributed back into the community through monetary donations to organizations, which are directly involved with the enrichment and support of the citizens of Fallbrook. The Fallbrook High School baseball team requested and received a donation to help fund this year’s season. The Fallbrook Animal Sanctuary was given a substantial... Full story
FALLBROOK – On March 5, Fallbrook resident Joseph F. Littell was presented with multiple awards relating to his military service and prisoner of war status during World War II by Maj. General (Ret.) Ronald Markarian at the Fallbrook Library. Under the direction of the Dept. of the U.S. Army, Littell received the Bronze Star and Certificate of Meritorious Service for Dec. 14, 1944 in military operations against an armed enemy of the United States; a Distinguished Service... Full story
A young Fallbrook man, known to the community for his involvement in numerous worthy endeavors including Future Farmers of America (FFA), Boy Scouts of America, and international Christian outreach endeavors was killed March 10 as he was making his way home from college in Arizona for Spring Break. Joshua “Josh” Kenneth Metzler, 19, was fatally injured at 10:50 p.m. in a single vehicle accident when the 1998 Toyota Tacoma pickup he was driving left the roadway, came in con...
San Diego County’s Traffic Advisory Committee (TAC) recommended that the 40 mph speed limit on a portion of Stage Coach Lane continue to be certified for radar enforcement. The recertification recommended during the March 11 TAC meeting covers the 0.76-mile segment between South Mission Road and 1,580 feet south of Calavo Road. The San Diego County Board of Supervisors is scheduled to ratify the recommendation on May 11. In order for a speed limit to be enforceable by radar, a speed survey must show that the speed limit is w...
San Diego County’s Traffic Advisory Committee (TAC) reviewed a possible traffic signal where South Mission Road intersects the Fallbrook Towne Center driveway, but the TAC’s March 11 recommendation was to review the intersection after the signal at South Mission Road and Aviation Road is installed rather than to place the Fallbrook Towne Center intersection on the county’s Traffic Signal Priority List. Because the TAC is advisory, the San Diego County Board of Supervisors can override the TAC decision if the county supervisor...
