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Articles from the April 2, 2016 edition


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  • Forrest receives scholarship from WGU

    Updated Apr 2, 2016

    SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH – Kaitlyn Forrest of Fallbrook has received the Military Appreciation Scholarship from Western Governors University (WGU). A nonprofit, online university that is committed to making higher education more affordable and accessible for everyone, WGU typically awards scholarships based on the applicant’s academic record, readiness for online study, financial need, and other considerations.... Full story

  • Dirt bike collision results in fatality

    Updated Apr 2, 2016

    PALA - According to the California Highway Patrol, on Friday, April 1, at approximately 1:49 p.m., a 30-year-old male from San Diego was riding his off road motorcycle at Pala Raceway at an unknown speed. For reasons still under investigation, he lost control of his motorcycle after attempting a jump. "The rider and his motorcycle continued out of control until colliding head-on into another rider, a 49-year-old male from Oceanside," said CHP PIO Jim Bettencourt. "As a result of the collision, the 49-year-old male was...

  • Concerts, lecture, movie, book talks at Fallbrook Library in April

    Updated Apr 2, 2016

    FALLBROOK - The many free events available to patrons at the Fallbrook Library during April include concerts, a lecture, a movie, and book talks as well as the annual meeting of the Friends of the Fallbrook Library. The current art exhibitions continue through April 29. On Sun., April 3, at 2 p.m., The Acoustic Showcase presents folk rock singer Bill Hartwell who sings a mix of personal folk rock songs and quirky, funny rockers. On Thurs., April 14, at 6:30 p.m., the Friends of the Library lecture will be given by Geology... Full story

  • Sullivan Show Choir prepares for competition

    Updated Apr 2, 2016

  • USO Council of San Diego, Forest Fire Lookout Association given Neighborhood Reinvestment Program funds

    Updated Apr 2, 2016

    The March 15 actions of the San Diego County Board of Supervisors included the distribution of Neighborhood Reinvestment Program funding for the USO Council of San Diego and the San Diego-Riverside chapter of the Forest Fire Lookout Association. Camp Pendleton will be hosting this year's Marine Corps Trials, and the $20,000 Neighborhood Reinvestment Program grant to the USO Council of San Diego will be used for rental equipment. The $13,360 for the Forest Fire Lookout Association will help cover the costs of restoration and...

  • Lady Warriors reach girls soccer CIF Division IV semifinals

    Updated Apr 2, 2016

    Fallbrook High School's girls soccer team reached the CIF Division IV semifinals. The Warriors began post-season action with a 2-0 home victory against Castle Park in the Feb. 26 quarterfinals and were eliminated from further competition when Southwest High School of South San Diego defeated the Warriors in a 2-1 semifinal match March 1 in Fallbrook. "It was a good run. It was a good experience for a lot of our girls," said Fallbrook coach Miguel Trejo. The Warriors had a regular-season record of 14-5-4 including a 5-3-2 mark... Full story

  • Warriors win first two league golf matches of 2016

    Updated Apr 2, 2016

    Neither of this season's first two Valley League matches for the Fallbrook High School boys golf team were home competitions, but the Warriors won both contests. Fallbrook's second overall match of the 2016 season was on Feb. 24 against Mission Vista at the Camp Pendleton course, and the Warriors triumphed by a 215-255 score. Fallbrook improved to 2-0 in league competition and 6-2 overall March 16 with a 218-233 victory over Valley Center at the Pauma Valley Country Club. Six members of each school's golf team play a... Full story

  • UPDATE: Fallbrook plane crash victim identified, five others injured

    Trevor Montgomery Debbie Ramsey and Kim Harris|Updated Apr 2, 2016

    Writers UPDATE: Sunday, April 3, 8 a.m. The victim who died in as a result of the plane crash that occurred Saturday, April 15 at 9:15 a.m. on Interstate 15 has been identified as Antoinette Isbelle, 38, of San Diego. The relationship between Isbelle and the other three in the car is unknown at this time. Isbelle was sitting in the backseat of the vehicle that had pulled over to sync their phone to a wireless device. According to a San Diego County Coroner's press release,...

  • FRWF to welcome two speakers to April 8 meeting

    Updated Apr 2, 2016

    FALLBROOK - The Fallbrook Republican Women Federated will welcome two remarkable women to its next meeting on Friday, April 8, from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. The first guest speaker will be Waskah Whelan, who is a former Navajo Canyon Club president, county campaign precinct chairman, county president and the current county precinct operations chairman for the San Diego County Republicans. She will outline her goal to elect Republicans to local, state, and national offices. The second guest speaker will be Ellen Allison, first...

  • Women's Connection offers inspiration and gardening tips

    Updated Apr 2, 2016

    FALLBROOK – The next Fallbrook Women’s Connection is scheduled for Friday, April 15, from 10 a.m. until noon at the Grand Tradition Estate and Gardens. Join Fallbrook resident and guest speaker Lisa Metzler as she describes, "How I Got My Life Back On Track."... Full story

  • FPUD approves contract with WaterSmart Software

    Updated Apr 2, 2016

    The Fallbrook Public Utility District will be using WaterSmart Software, Inc., technology to track water use. On Feb. 22, FPUD's board voted 5-0 to authorize FPUD general manager Brian Brady to enter into a three-year professional services agreement with WaterSmart Software, Inc. FPUD will pay WaterSmart $19,820 annually along with a one-time $10,000 setup fee to develop a link between FPUD's technology system and WaterSmart's Cloud system. "This is add-on software to our billing system that will allow our customers to...