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  • 3.4 magnitude earthquake near Palomar Observatory felt in Riverside and San Diego Counties, 2.9 quake follows

    Updated Mar 29, 2012

    SAN DIEGO - A 2.9 quake was felt in the same location at 12:38 pm this morning (Friday), with 148 people feeling it throughout the same location as the 3.9 quake, with the 3.4 quake being slightly deeper. Exact location of the 2.9 was 33.30°N and 116.88°W with a depth of 10km. 3.4 magnitude earthquake near Palomar Observatory felt in Riverside and San Diego Counties, no damage reported DIEGO - A magnitude 3.4 earthquake struck four miles south-southwest of the Palomar Observatory in San Diego County at 11:09 p.m. Thursday n... Full story

  • Bonsall West Elementary named as California Distinguished School

    Updated Mar 29, 2012

    SAN DIEGO - More than 40 elementary schools around San Diego County were today named California Distinguished Schools by the state Department of Education, including Bonsall West Elementary School. ''The schools we are recognizing today demonstrate the incredible commitment of California's teachers, administrators and school employees to provide a world-class education to every student, in spite of the financial hardships facing our state and our schools,'' said Tom Torlakson, state superintendent of public instruction....

  • President Obama Nominates UC Riverside Alumnus Michael Herta as FAA Chief

    Updated Mar 29, 2012

    RIVERSIDE - President Barack Obama nominated UC Riverside alumnus Michael Huerta as chief of the Federal Aviation Administration for a five-year term, the university announced today. Huerta, 55, earned a bachelor's in political science from UCR in 1978 and received the university's Outstanding Young Alumnus award in 1986. He spoke at a university alumni event in October, UCR spokeswoman Kris Lovekin said. Huerta grew up in Rubidoux and graduated in 1974 from Notre Dame High School in Riverside, according to the Riverside...

  • Riverside County Public Elementary Schools Named California Distinguished Schools

    Updated Mar 29, 2012

    RIVERSIDE - Two dozen Riverside County public elementary schools were named 2012 California Distinguished Schools today by the head of state public schools. The schools were honored by California Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Torlakson for their ''innovative education programs that encourage students to learn and help close the achievement gap,'' according to a statement from Torlakson's office. Statewide, 387 elementary schools were honored. To be invited to apply for Distinguished School recognition, schools...

  • Sheriff's Log March 29, 2012

    Updated Mar 29, 2012

    3/11 100 Ellis Ln. ADW: Not firearm: GBI likely 3/15 1700 Foxfire Rd. Misc. city/county misdemeanor ordinances 2400 Clearcrest Ln. Get credit/etc. other’s ID 3/17 4000 Limber Pine Rd. Residential burglary 700 Old Stage Rd. Vandalism 3/18 1100 S. Vine St. Arrest: commercial burglary 500 Iowa St. Arrest: violate domestic relations court order E. Fallbrook St. @ Old Stage Rd. Arrest: Use/under influence of controlled substance 1400 Alturas Rd. Missing juvenile/runaway 4800 Pala Rd. Commercial burglary 3900 Lake Circle Dr. G...

  • Rotary speech contest continues with sub-regional competition

    Updated Mar 29, 2012

    FALLBROOK – The Rotary Club of Fallbrook hosted five other Rotary clubs at a joint luncheon meeting March 15 designed to feature the San Diego Rotary Sub-Regional 4 Way Test Speech Contest. SD Rotary District Chair and Fallbrook Rotarian Dick Goodlake handled the process and introduced the competitors. Each speaker was limited to seven minutes, critiqued by a panel of judges, and was to demonstrate how their individual topic related to the Rotary 4 Way Test: Is it the...

  • Horn visits N.C. Fire's new safety message sign

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  • Robbins places second in regional Rotary speech contest

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  • Jones receives degree, election into PGA

    Updated Mar 29, 2012

    FALLBROOK – On Dec. 17, 2011, Brian Milford Jones graduated from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas with a Bachelor of Science degree in recreation and leisure services with a concentration in PGA golf management. Jones also completed his Level 3 PGA testing on March 4 and is now a PGA Class A professional. A 2006 Fallbrook High School graduate, Jones was a member of the golf team. He earned a 3.6 at UNLV and was junior class representative for the PGA Golf Management.... Full story

  • Walsh, Hengar named FUESD Employees of the Month

    Updated Mar 29, 2012

    FALLBROOK – Fallbrook Union Elementary School District Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources Dennis Bixler presented Lyn Walsh and Laureen Hengar as employees of the month to the Rotary Club of Fallbrook at their Thursday weekly meeting. Walsh has been the administrative school secretary at Potter Junior High School since 2003. The recognition for her dedication and willingness to help others has resulted in her also being selected at the FUESD Classified Employee of the Year. Laureen Hengar serves all school...

  • Scouts learn about sheriff's dept.

    Updated Mar 29, 2012

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  • Methodist preschool opens enrollment

    Updated Mar 29, 2012

    FALLBROOK - Fallbrook United Methodist Preschool announces its open enrollment has started for the 2012-2013 school year. The half-day program is for children ages two and a half to five years old. Each child will be challenged to develop intellectually, socially, and physically through activities which are appropriate for their skill level. The program is designed to build self-confidence and a desire for learning. Activities include hands-on experiences that engage the child in an environment that emphasizes growth in...

  • Pearl Harbor survivors speak to Scouts

    Updated Mar 29, 2012

    FALLBROOK – After local Boy Scout Keenan Monge, 7, wrote a thank you letter entitled “How do we honor our Heroes?” as part of his work in social studies to local Pearl Harbor survivor William E. Greenhouse, he asked the veteran if he would be willing to speak to his troop. Greenhouse did more than just that. On the evening of March 19, Greenhouse not only came to address the scouts but brought two other Pearl Harbor survivors with him - Chris Christiansen of the U.S...

  • Fundraiser for HIV/Aids research April 1

    Updated Mar 29, 2012

    FALLBROOK – On Sunday, April 1, Tini Doney and Shastina Osibov will hold a bake sale and raffle outside of Major Market to raise funds for the Life Cycle event which benefits HIV/Aids research. Osibov will be participating for the second year in the event which involves a six-day bike ride from San Francisco to Los Angeles. “It’s an exhausting six days but I wouldn’t miss it for the world,” said Osibov....

  • Mission Theatre to host re-enactment of Charles Haddon Spurgeon, "The Prince of Preachers" with music concert

    Updated Mar 29, 2012

    FALLBROOK - On Maundy Thursday, April 5, at 7 p.m., Fallbrook’s Mission Theatre, 231 N. Main Ave., will present a free music concert and re-enactment of history’s most popular pastor and orator, Charles Haddon Spurgeon. Spurgeon was considered by his colleagues as “The Prince of Preachers. The program will open with the music of Fallbrook’s Ron Perry, whose “Sanctified Oldies” music has taken him around the world presenting the sounds of the 1950’s with updated Christian lyr...

  • Art Festival winners honored by Bonsall Woman's Club

    Updated Mar 29, 2012

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  • Bonafede is finalist in pageant

    Updated Mar 29, 2012

    FALLBROOK – RiaRose Bonafede, 11, has been chosen as a state finalist in the National American Miss California Pageant to be held June 28 – 30 at the Anaheim Marriott Hotel in Anaheim, Calif. The National American Miss pageants are held for girls ages 4 to 18, and have five different age divisions. RiaRose will be participating in the 10 to 12 pre-teen age division along with other outstanding young ladies from across the state. All activities and competitions are...

  • Retired teachers visit School of the Arts

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  • Three on Three basketball tourney to benefit local scouts

    Updated Mar 29, 2012

    FALLBROOK – Local residents that love playing basketball can participate in Boy Scout Troop 739’s first Three on Three Basketball Tournament Sat., March 31 starting at 8 a.m. at Zion Lutheran Church’s school gym. The event is designed to help the troop raise money to help with upcoming 12-day summer camp expenses at Yellowstone and Glacier National Parks. Those wishing to join in the fun should arrive by 7:15 a.m. to register. The plan is to offer three age divisions: Under 20, Ages 21 to 50, and Senior (over 50). Pla...

  • Essay contest winners announced for 7th annual Fallbrook A Leer reading event

    Updated Mar 29, 2012

    FALLBROOK – Essay contest winners have been announced for the 7th annual Fallbrook A Leer/Reading Family Literacy Day event scheduled for March 31, 9 to 11 a.m., at Maie Ellis auditorium. The theme selected for this year’s essays was The Legacy of Cesar Chavez and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. ‘The Importance of Non-Violence and Community Service.’ The winners of the 2012 contest are: Jennifer Vizzuett, sixth grade, Live Oak Elementary School; Antonia Rojas, seventh grade,...

  • Art association Spring Art Show opens March 30

    Updated Mar 29, 2012

    FALLBROOK - The Fallbrook Art Association will open its annual spring show on March 30 at 10 a.m. at the Fallbrook Art Center, 103 Main Avenue. The show will run daily from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. through April 14. The public is invited to attend. Admission is free. The juror and judge for the show is Michael Steirnagle. His vivid and colorful paintings are admired and collected worldwide. Steirnagle’s studio is in the Gallery 262 in Escondido. One of Steirnagle’s paintings will be sold in a silent auction that will run during the... Full story

  • Car club dedicates memorial bench to Van Voorst

    Updated Mar 29, 2012

    FALLBROOK - The Fallbrook Vintage Car Club recently dedicated a memorial bench in do wntown Fallbrook at 120 South Main Avenue to honor longtime member, Marvin Van Voorst. Van Voorst was a dedicated car club member who helped shape the club for well over a dozen years through the generosity of his time and ideas. Van Voorst and his wife, Joyce, had a yellow 1948 Jeepster which could be seen at every car club event from the Christmas Parade to the Fallbrook Vintage Car Show. Ov...

  • Get ready! Get set! Go! Scouts have a blast at annual Pinewood Derby

    Updated Mar 29, 2012

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  • Joe Rathburn in concert at Fallbrook Library

    Updated Mar 29, 2012

    FALLBROOK – As part of the San Diego County Library’s free Acoustic Showcase series this spring, Joe Rathburn will perform at the Fallbrook library, 124 S. Mission Rd. on Sunday, April 1, at 2 p.m. Since the music series began in April 2010, more than 100 concerts have been held at 23 different libraries with over 5,000 customers in attendance. For more information on upcoming performances and locations, visit http://sdcls.homestead.com/events.html.... Full story

  • Zenz named Volunteer of Year by Bonsall Woman's Club

    Updated Mar 29, 2012

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