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Articles from the March 25, 2010 edition


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  • SHERIFF'S LOG

    Updated Mar 25, 2010

    March 16 Beavercreek Ln. Fraud Caminito de los Cepillos Fraud S. Stage Coach Ln. Arrest: Minor possessing marijuana on grounds during school activity March 17 Alturas Rd. Arrest: Drunk in Public March 18 W. Clemmens Ln. Arrest: Under influence of Controlled Substance March 19 Reche Rd. Harassing/Annoying phone calls Ammunition Rd. Vehicular Burglary W. Clemmens Vehicular Burglary S. Mission Rd. Arrest: Under influence of narcotics/ controlled substance March 20 Pala Rd. Arrest: Use/Under influence of Controlled Substance...

  • Jane Wayne Day shows spouses Marine life for a day

    Updated Mar 25, 2010

    Marine spouses were given the opportunity to experience a taste of their loved one’s job during Headquarters and Support Battalion, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton’s annual Jane Wayne Day, March 13. The spouses had the full “Marine experience” by learning some techniques from the Marine Corps Martial Arts Program, climbing the rope of the obstacle course, firing numerous weapon systems, participating in the combat fitness test and several other activities. “It pushes yo...

  • Tilleys recognized for leadership

    Updated Mar 25, 2010

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  • FBI warns of rental, real estate frauds

    Updated Mar 25, 2010

    SAN DIEGO - The FBI is warning property owners and real estate customers to be alert for potential scams stemming from online advertisements. The agency’s cyber investigations unit has received numerous complaints from victims of scams involving apartments and home rentals and as well as online real estate sales. One type of scam begins when a property owner is contacted by a prospective tenant. Once a rental price is agreed upon, the scammer forwards a check for the deposit on the rental property. The check, which is p...

  • Bathrooms: the best value in remodeling

    Updated Mar 25, 2010

    FALLBROOK – Year after year bathroom remodeling ranks high on the list of home improvements that make their cost back at resale. It costs about $10,500 to replace the tub, tile surround, floor, toilet, sink, vanity and fixtures. You’ll get back an average of $10,700 at resale, a recoup rate of 102 percent. If you aren’t ready to do a complete bathroom makeover, here are some smaller projects that can help refresh the look of your bathroom. If you can pipe a child’s name on a birthday cake, you can re-caulk a tub. First...

  • Supervisors grant time extension for Twin Development subdivision

    Updated Mar 25, 2010

    The San Diego County Board of Supervisors voted 5-0 March 3 to grant a time extension for the completion of required infrastructure improvements for a Bonsall subdivision. The vote extends the performance completion date to September 3, 2010, for the 229.89-acre parcel at the intersection of Gopher Canyon Road and Little Gopher Canyon Road. Twin Development, LLC, plans to subdivide the property into 90 single-family residential lots. The Environmental Impact Report for the project was certified in August 1982, and the final...

  • It's important to use a local real estate agent

    Updated Mar 25, 2010

    FALLBROOK – Rudy and Sandy Gallegos of RE/MAX United Fallbrook office have emphasized the importance of using local real estate professionals when buying or selling a home or other property in the Friendly Village. “Local Realtors' understand the many intricacies in working the Fallbrook area,” said the Gallegos.’ “When purchasing or selling rural properties, there are many issues that need to be understood and addressed such as septic issues, property lines, private roads, easements and local county restric...

  • Locals walk to help in the fight against hunger

    Updated Mar 25, 2010

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  • Fallbrook Democratic Club offers scholarship

    Updated Mar 25, 2010

    FALLBROOK - The Fallbrook Democratic Club is offering a $500 scholarship to a Fallbrook High School senior. Applications are available at the high school career counseling office. Completed applications are to be given to Karen Ricci in career counseling by April 22. Students should also include a two page, typed, double-spaced description about themselves and their families, what they like to do, hobbies, favorite subjects and why, what they value most, their dreams and ambitions in life, any community service they have... Full story

  • Homeschoolers help at food pantry

    Updated Mar 25, 2010

    The commodities are supplemented by fresh carrots, potatoes, salad mix and broccoli or cauliflower. The produce was provided by the Feeding America Food Bank in San Diego....

  • Angel Society announces scholarships, other donations

    Updated Mar 25, 2010

    FALLBROOK – Two Fallbrook High School students from the 2010 graduating class will be chosen to receive a scholarship in the amount of $3,000 each. The scholarships will be awarded based on: a signed essay describing the applicant’s future plans, why they have chosen their course of study and how they plan to give back to their community; grade point average; school-related extracurricular activities; and financial need, plus high school transcript and two letters of recommendation from faculty members. Application f...

  • 'No Hands – No Arms – No Problem!' coming to Bonsall

    Updated Mar 25, 2010

    BONSALL - Tom Willis will perform his disability awareness school assembly “No Hands – No Arms – No Problem!” on Tuesday, April 13, 2010 at Bonsall Elementary School, 31505 Old River Road, Bonsall. With help from the Bonsall Education Foundation, two assemblies will take place. The first, from 9:50 to 10:35 a.m. will address students in kindergarten through second grades, and the second assembly from 10:50 to 11:35 a.m. will address students in third through fifth grades. The presenter, Tom Willis, is dis...

  • Dr.Seuss brings fun to school

    Updated Mar 25, 2010

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  • Community Center offers spring break day camp

    Updated Mar 25, 2010

    FALLBROOK – School break days at the Fallbrook Community Center provide a fun environment for children ages 5 to 12 while school is out. Day camp is in session from April 5 to 9. Each day is planned to include sports, games, arts & crafts, movies and special holiday activities. Some of the special activities include tie dye painting, picture frame painting and rocket ship building. Kids need to bring a morning snack, sack lunch and afternoon snack. They should wear...

  • Fallbrook High band members tutor elementary band students

    Updated Mar 25, 2010

    FALLBROOK - Students from the Fallbrook Elementary School District Band program under the direction of Phil Leonelli have been treated to a special weekly visit by a group of dedicated student peer tutors from the Fallbrook High School Band program under the direction of Amy Thomas. The exchange began as the directors voiced an interest in a “connection” between elementary musicians and accomplished high school musicians. Every Tuesday and Thursday, students from the Fal... Full story

  • 'Resurrection' to be unveiled as mural and prepped for Temecula-to-Dallas move

    Updated Mar 25, 2010

    A stirring religious mural that was conceived and created in Temecula over a two-year period will be publicly unveiled Saturday, March 27 as the artist prepares to apply its finishing touches and ship the piece to its permanent home in Texas. The massive oil painting – done by an internationally-renowned artist who has kept a low profile in southwest Riverside County – is titled “Resurrection.” It is believed to be the largest and perhaps only contemporary mas... Full story

  • Live-Oak-Paloosa to benefit Hope for Haiti

    Updated Mar 25, 2010

    FALLBROOK – Live Oak PTA invites the public to join them for an evening of music, food and fun on Thursday, April 1 from 5 to 9 p.m., where proceeds to go to the Haiti Endowment Fund. There is no entrance fee, but donations will be accepted. Dr. Pace will present a power point show of his visit to Haiti. Entertainment will be provided by some of North County’s incredible musical talent. The concert will be held on the lower field lawn at Live Oak Elementary School, 1978 Reche Road. Bringing lawn chairs and/or b...

  • Sixth annual Garden Tour coming May 22

    Updated Mar 25, 2010

    FALLBROOK – The Fallbrook Garden Club will present its sixth annual Garden Tour on Saturday, May 22, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and it is expected to be better than ever! To enjoy the Garden Tour, visit the Fallbrook Historical Society at 260 Rockycrest Road to pick up tickets, $20 each (or two for $35), and a map to the seven lovely gardens. There will be raffle opportunities and the club will sell plants and various garden items. Art and artisans will be on-site at various...

  • Exclusive interview: Mothers of McStays determined to find family - *Inquiry into Mexican travel discovered *FBI resources called in *Joseph McStay hadn't been well for months

    Updated Mar 25, 2010

    Susan Blake and Blanche Almanze, the mothers of Joseph ‘Joey’ McStay, 40, and his wife, Summer, 43, respectively, have not given up hope of finding their children and two grandsons, Gianni, 4, and Joey Jr., 3, alive. The McStay family of four, residents of Fallbrook, was last heard from on February 4. They have now been missing for eight weeks. New evidence discovered Blake said that new information became available on Monday, March 29 – evidence that an inquiry had been...

  • Fallbrook youth work towards a safer community

    Updated Mar 25, 2010

    FALLBROOK – Authorities have said they consider underage drinking to be a significant problem in the Fallbrook area. Since this issue has come to the forefront in recent news coverage, members of the Fallbrook community are paying more attention than ever before to this problem. A group of students with the Fallbrook Youth Prevention Group decided to take action and help build a safer community for young people. Earlier this month, the Fallbrook PTSA partnered with the...

  • First crew chiefs of the new Huey graduate

    Updated Mar 25, 2010

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  • Actor George Hamilton to appear at Fallbrook Film Festival

    Updated Mar 25, 2010

    FALLBROOK – George Hamilton will be one of the special guests at the Third Annual Fallbrook Film Festival from April 9 to 11, 2010, at the Ultra-Star Cinemas in Bonsall River Village, located at the corner of Mission Road and State Route 76. From full length features to short films, the Fallbrook Film Festival will be reeling with talent. Forty films were chosen from a field of 120 submissions from around the globe. Actor George Hamilton will, no doubt, light up the stage when he is presented with the Career...

  • FUESD restructuring plan - • Increases student population at schools • Merges school sites • Eliminates administrative position

    Updated Mar 25, 2010

    Students within the Fallbrook Union Elementary School District (FUESD) may find themselves assigned to a different school after the FUESD governing board agreed to restructure the district for the 2010-2011 academic year. At their board meeting on March 15, the governing board agreed to allow Live Oak Elementary, La Paloma and William H. Frazier schools to become K-6 schools, as well as merge Maie Ellis Elementary and Fallbrook Street School to become a new K-6 school. This reorganization will provide a savings of $517,000,...

  • Lending a hand to beautification

    Updated Mar 25, 2010

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  • Planning Comm. recommends lower floor-to-area ratio for village core standards - Directs staff to re-evaluate I-15 corridor guidelines

    Updated Mar 25, 2010

    Various issues addressed during the county Planning Commission’s March 12 hearing on the county’s general plan update included recommending a lower floor-to-area ratio for mixed-use village core development and a direction to county staff to re-evaluate the Interstate 15 corridor guidelines with specific attention to ridgeline development. The March 12 hearing also addressed permissive versus restrictive language, the pipeline policy, alternative septic systems, lands subject to the Forest Conservation Initiative, and tra...

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