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Articles from the April 14, 2017 edition


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  • The importance of inspections and repair negotiations to a home seller

    Updated Apr 14, 2017

    Typically, sellers tend to become less stressed as soon as all of the purchase contract signatures are in place. A good Realtor® will be with them and ready to prepare them for the next negotiation phase. Property inspections can frequently result in a buyer submitting a request for repairs requiring corrections by the seller. Whether you as the seller are prepared for these or they come as a surprise, this is when an informed Realtor® can really help you to deal with them, as repair disputes are the most common reason transa...

  • Conejos graduates from basic training

    Updated Apr 14, 2017

    SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS – U.S. Air Force Airman Jeremiah D. Conejos graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, San Antonio, Texas. The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness, and basic warfare principles and skills. Airmen who complete basic training also earn four credits toward an associate in applied science degree through the Community College of the Air Force. Conejos is the son of R... Full story

  • Supervisors express opposition to proposed legislation reducing local control

    Updated Apr 14, 2017

    Three potential new state laws which would affect only the County of San Diego now have official opposition from the San Diego County Board of Supervisors. A 5-0 Board of Supervisors vote March 21 directed the county's chief administrative officer to: draft a letter expressing the county supervisors' opposition to Assembly Bill 801, which would alter the redistricting process for the county supervisors; draft a letter expressing the county supervisors' opposition to Assembly Bill 901, which would require a November election... Full story

  • Bishop, Magana, Paulson and Phan recognized as Students of the Month

    Updated Apr 14, 2017

    The "D" words – dedication, determination and drive – were used repeatedly at the Fallbrook Community Center April 6 when educators saluted Joe Bishop, April Paulson, and Sommer Phan of Fallbrook Union High School and Daysee Magana of Oasis High School as the Students of the Month for April. Emcee Greg Coppock hosted the celebratory breakfast in which community members and sponsors learned of some remarkable young people who call Fallbrook home. English teacher and AVID (Advan...

  • Help needed in locating missing man

    Updated Apr 14, 2017

    Trevor Montgomery Breaking News Writer On April 6, the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department sent out a notice asking for the public’s help locating a missing person, Daniel Joseph Frank Foster, 28, of Fallbrook. According to sheriff’s officials, Foster disappeared “under suspicious circumstances and may have met with foul play”. At that time, it was thought that Foster had last been seen in the community of Anza in February. He was reported missing by family members March 3,... Full story

  • Supervisors approve marijuana dispensary ban

    Updated Apr 14, 2017

    The San Diego County Board of Supervisors voted to ban marijuana dispensaries in unincorporated San Diego County. Dianne Jacob, Kristin Gaspar, and Bill Horn voted in favor of a complete ban on both medical marijuana dispensaries and recreational dispensaries, including cultivation-only facilities and existing facilities which will be given a five-year amortization period. Greg Cox and Ron Roberts voted against the motion to ban the dispensaries. The 3-2 vote March 15 approved the first reading and introduction of the...

  • Fallbrook High girls top Valley Center in lacrosse 5-2

    Updated Apr 14, 2017

  • Community Read includes a wealth of opportunities

    Updated Apr 14, 2017

    This year's Community Read, sponsored by the Friends of the Fallbrook Library, includes both familiar and new features. This is the 14th year that a book has been chosen for everyone in the community to read at the same time if they want to participate. Book discussions are held as well as other special events having to do with the book. A final event is held, usually a luncheon, with the opportunity to meet the author. One of the differences this year is that the author of...

  • What does Paul know that Hunter and Issa do not?

    Updated Apr 14, 2017

    In the last election cycle, dozens of Congressional Republicans (but no Democrats) received substantial campaign contributions from Comcast. They returned the favor recently by voting to repeal FCC rules that protect your internet privacy, by a resolution approved by President Trump. Comcast and other wireless or cable companies may now sell your internet browsing history, including your shopping habits, geolocation data, internet searches and other online activity, to third parties like retailers, marketers or insurance...

  • Supervisor Horn showcases public safety in North County

    Updated Apr 14, 2017

    SAN DIEGO – San Diego County Supervisor Bill Horn praised the hard work and dedication of North County's public safety officers during his 18th Annual State of the North County Address April 4. The event was held at the San Marcos Regional Emergency Training Facility and included demonstrations from the Sheriff's Department's bomb squad and K-9 units as well as local fire fighters. More than 180 elected officers, public officials and community members attended. "We have some of the best and brightest public safety officers w...

  • Opposing gas tax hikes on hardworking Californians

    Updated Apr 14, 2017

    SACRAMENTO – "I stand with our low-income residents, our veterans, our women balancing multiple jobs in single parent households, our underserved, the middle income worker, the disabled, our hardworking Californians and small business owners in opposition to increasing gas taxes and vehicle fees, already among the highest in the nation." said Assemblymember Marie Waldron. "California’s worn out, insufficient roads and freeways are the direct result of poor leadership in Sacramento, failure to plan ahead and un-kept pro... Full story

  • NCFPD declares six vehicles surplus

    Updated Apr 14, 2017

    The North County Fire Protection District board declared six NCFPD vehicles to be surplus. The 5-0 board vote March 28 allows the vehicles to be sold at auction or by another approved method of disposal. The district plans to utilize an auction to generate revenue from the sale of the vehicles. "We're just excessing some very old vehicles. They're surplus to our needs. They have served their time and purpose, and they're more expensive to keep than to replace," said NCFPD fire chief Steve Abbott. When the fire protection...

  • 'Into the Beautiful North' poses question for Mexico

    Updated Apr 14, 2017

    Elizabeth Youngman-Westphal San Diego Rep’s artistic director Sam Woodhouse is known for pushing into the unknown – searching for projects that will “nourish progressive political and social values and celebrate the multiple voices of our region”. Woodhouse has done it again with his latest effort. Always fearless in his attempt to bring contemporary issues to the stage, "Into the Beautiful North" is part of a rolling world premier partnering with other theatres in California, Oregon, and Illinois. Playwright Karen Zacaria...

  • Rainbow approves asset appraisal report

    Updated Apr 14, 2017

    The Rainbow Municipal Water District (RMWD) approved an asset appraisal report of district-owned water and wastewater systems. The Rainbow board's 5-0 vote Feb. 28 approved the appraisal report provided by Willdan Financial Services and directed district staff to provide additional information for review at a future board meeting. "This makes sure that the developers pay their accurate share of the use of the system that's already there," said Rainbow general manager Tom Kennedy. "We want to make sure that they buy into the... Full story

  • Don't let depression sneak up on you

    Updated Apr 14, 2017

    Courtesy of the American Counseling Association Depression is a serious health issue, yet often its warning signs are ignored. Not acknowledging the symptoms of depression not only means the person's day-to-day life is being affected in many negative ways, but it can also have a significant impact on physical health issues, including cancer and diabetes. Today, we know that depression is a mental health condition with clear symptoms. We also know that it's a condition that can be treated. Most importantly, when left...

  • Square Eddie earns CTBA award as champion sire

    Updated Apr 14, 2017

    Square Eddie, who stands at Ocean Breeze Ranch, was the 2016 California Thoroughbred Breeders Association champion sire of two-year-old offspring. The official designation is Champion Sire of California Conceived Two-Year-Olds by Earnings. The CTBA awards for the 2016 racing year were presented at the organization's annual banquet in February. "I'm proud of him," said Ocean Breeze Ranch farm manager Kevin Dickson. The award was the second consecutive Champion Sire of California Conceived Two-Year-Olds by Earnings honor for... Full story