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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SACRAMENTO – Senate Bill (SB) 833, the bill from Sen. Juan Vargas (D-San Diego) that would protect Gregory Canyon and its surrounding sacred sites from a proposed dump, passed through the Assembly Natural Resources Committee last week with five aye votes, one abstention and three absent committee members. “Today is a critical day in the continued fight to stop the dump in Gregory Canyon,” said Robert Smith, chairman of the Pala Band of Mission Indians. “We are glad that the committee recognized the importance of prese...
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Imagine a 6.2 mile run complete with obstacles over walls, through tunnels, across lakes, through a combat town and low-crawl pits with six thousand other competitors blocking your path to the finish line. Now envision the entire course caked in thick, syrupy mud. Lots of it. This was the scene at Camp Pendleton’s annual Filthy Fun Fest and Mud Run hosted by the Semper Fit Division of Marine Corps Community Services, June 11. “It’s great, this is a lot of civilians’ opportu...
When King David knew that he was nearing the end of his life, he called his son, Solomon, his heir apparent, and began to counsel him. In I Kings 2:2, David told his son: “I go the way of all the earth: be strong therefore, and shew thyself a man.” David wanted his son to be strong, and knew that the only way he would be a man would be to keep his covenant with God. David had dedicated his life to his covenant with God, and knew the blessings that came from being a man that walked closely with God. In Psalms 1:1, David sai...
MALIBU – Caleb Ashbrook of Fallbrook was among a select group of high-achieving high school juniors who participated in Pepperdine University’s 34th annual Youth Citizenship Seminar. The event took place on Pepperdine’s Malibu campus from June 20 to 24 with over 250 exemplary high school juniors from throughout Southern California participating. At the annual event, students interacted with today’s leaders, exploring current national and world topics, and sharing memorable interaction with their peers. This year...
OCEANSIDE – MiraCosta College has released the names of those students whose academic successes have earned them a place on the President’s List for spring semester 2011. Of the 955 students who have earned this distinction, 458 have approved the release of their names. Those students include Fallbrook residents Brooke Abel, James Bradley, Zachary Chione, Andres Garcia, Jenna Lathrop, Sterling Porretta, Guadalupe Salgado Rios, Erick Segura, Lisa Sydes-Findlay, and Bonsall residents Jim Munemitsu and Seungae Shin. To b... Full story
FALLBROOK – All students that will be attending Fallbrook Union High School (FUHS) in the upcoming 2011-2012 school year must complete the registration process. Registration documents and information materials are now available online at www.fallbrookhs.org. Please visit the School Registration quick link to access documents in English or Spanish. Registration packets are also available in the FUHS Assistant Principal’s Office from August 8 through 12. It is important that students (and parents) type, sign, and print a...
FALLBROOK – La Paloma School’s top readers were recently celebrated for a job well done with pizza parties, awards, prizes and magic shows. The top readers were also given the opportunity to “Rule the School” as they shared jobs with the principal, vice principal, nurse, secretaries, custodian, librarian, and teachers. The fun end-of-school year activity was designed to reward students that had accumulated the most Accelerated Reader points. Accelerated Reader is a rea...
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FALLBROOK – Students in Mrs. Ellefsen’s multi-age classroom (K-3) at Fallbrook Street School have thoroughly studied the historical events that culminated in the making of America and reenacted them in a lively musical performance that took place on June 15. Students enthusiastically demonstrated their learning by playing musical instruments, singing, and dancing. Students memorized and sang “Paul Revere’s Midnight Ride,” “The Declaration of Independence,” “The Preamb... Full story
FALLBROOK - On May 19, Live Oak Elementary fourth graders went on a field trip to Birch Aquarium at Scripps Institute in La Jolla, thanks in part to a generous donation from Soroptimist International of Fallbrook. The 110 students spent the day viewing 5,000-plus specimens representing more than 380 species of fishes and invertebrates. They visited the three living tide pools where they could touch and learn about inhabitants with the help of docents. Inhabitants include... Full story
Six boxing matches took place June 25 at the Pala Casino Events Center, including the main event where Dashon Johnson won a unanimous decision over Bernardo Guereca. Johnson, a 23-year-old from Escondido, improved his career record to 13-4-2 by winning the eight-round bout between the two 150 1/2-pound welterweights. He knocked down Guereca early in the first round before hanging on to win by 78-73, 77-74, and 76-75 margins on the three judges’ scorecards. “It was a good lea...
SAN DIEGO - San Diego County Assessor Ernie Dronenburg announced June 29 that the assessed value of all taxable property in San Diego County has increased 0.51% (or $2 billion) over last year. This year’s total assessed roll value is $395.7 billion and based on a 1% rate it will produce approximately $3.9 billion in property taxes. This is the first year over year positive roll growth since 2008. “We are cautiously optimistic that we are at or very close to the bottom of the residential market and believe that next year’s val...
VALLEY CENTER – Organizers have announced the music line-up for a benefit concert being held July 16 from 4 to 9 p.m. at Bates Nut Farm in Valley Center to benefit injured high school athlete Conrad Murphy and his family, who reside in Fallbrook. Entertainers for the event will include Kyle Kittridge, Natalie Rae, A Little Bit of Broadway, Diane Luna, Helicopter, Morgan Boberg, John Estes & The Ridgeview Worship Band, Two World’s Connect, and Heidi & the Hurricanes. The benefit will feature live music, a barbeque, f...
FALLBROOK – When the Fallbrook Quilt Guild meets on Thursday, July 7, at 6:30 p.m. at the Fallbrook Community Center, the program will feature Ann Turley, who will present a humorous talk on quilting. Turley’s presentation is entitled “Why am I buying broccoli when all I want to do is quilt?” The program will explore buying non-quilting ‘tools’ and how to use them to make interesting and unique quilts. Learn about heading to the hardware store for door stops, duct tape, shelf liner; the office supply center for stick...
FALLBROOK –The Sheriff’s Department is reminding teen drivers to avoid distractions and focus their full attention on the road and urging them to attend a free Start Smart class. The classes will be held July 20, Aug. 24 and Sept. 7 at Fallbrook High School, 2400 S. Stagecoach Lane, from 6 to 8 p.m. in Media Room 201. A parent or guardian must accompany their teen driver throughout the class. To save a seat, contact Deputy Mark Cahill at (760) 451-3190 or [email protected]. To learn more about Start Smart v...
FALLBROOK – Fallbrook’s Bronco All Star Team recently won the Pony All Star southwest regional championship. The team will compete in the Pony Regional in Escondido starting July 8. Team members include: Tanner Arestad, Abraham Torralba, Mica Anselmo, Justice Rodgers, Tyler White, Vicente Miramontes, Cristian Murphy, Kobe Stallings, Oscar Martinez, Kyle Hilton, Jordan Ewig, and Luke Stratton. Coaches are: Richard Anselmo, Jaime Miramontes, Frederick Rodgers, and Eddie S... Full story
FALLBROOK – Deadline is drawing near for tickets to the Fallbrook Union High School multi-class reunion (classes 1968 through 1974) being hosted by the class of 1971 from July 29 to 31. The weekend includes an icebreaker Friday, July 29, a casual dinner party at San Luis Rey Downs on Saturday, July 30, and a picnic on Sunday, July 31. For more information, see Facebook – Fallbrook Union High School....
FALLBROOK – When Fallbrook Connections Networking presents its next in the series of Hot Summer Nites on Friday July 8 from 5 p.m. to sundown, it will feature the theme Rods & Relics with live music by Tony Suraci. Hot Summer Nites, which has the feel of a giant block party in the historic downtown area, features food and fun for the whole family. Admission is free but wine (Mad Housewife Cellars), beer (Stone Brewing Co.), and food items will be offered for purchase....
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INDIO - Attorneys will present arguments over a series of motions today in a lawsuit filed by JCM Farming Inc. in an attempt to prevent hot-air balloon companies from flying over its Coachella property. JCM Farming Inc. sued 15 Coachella Valley balloonists and ballooning companies in March 2009, alleging they violated JCM's property rights and put its workers in peril by flying over the farm's walled compound near Jackson Street and Avenue 54. Defense attorneys, in a bid to bolster their case, filed a motion to compel discove...
Fallbrook Public Utility District’s (FPUD) board of directors voted to approve a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with its employees association (FPUDEA) and management employees association (FMEA) for four years, commencing July 1, 2011 and continuing through June 30, 2015. According to board president Don McDougal, the negotiations will have “zero impact” on ratepayers. “Adjustments were made on retirement contributions and cost of living adjustments (COLAs), so there will be zero impact,” he said. “The main goal was fo... Full story
The San Diego County Board of Supervisors approved an agreement to sell parts of five county-owned parcels to the California Department of Transportation for the widening of the State Route 76 middle segment between Melrose Drive in Oceanside and South Mission Road. The supervisors’ 5-0 vote June 29 sells 31.88 acres in fee and 2.09 acres of temporary construction easements for $1,246,000. “Those are at appraised value,” said county Department of General Services deputy director John Kross. The director of the Depar... Full story
Fallbrook residents Bob Howard and Tricia Hoffman both won best of class awards at the San Diego County Fair’s homemade wine contest. Howard received two best of class honors when the awards were announced June 18, taking the distinction both for Dessert/Late Harvest and for Barbera. Hoffman received best of class recognition in the Blended Red Italian category. Howard and his wife have been making wines in Fallbrook since moving from Walnut Creek in 2000. They grow barbera a... Full story
