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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[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tiql-Qxqb0c[/youtube] Residents of Fallbrook and Temecula who were victims of residential burglaries over the last six months may have a chance to reclaim some of their stolen property. On April 18, the San Diego County Sheriff's Dept. made dozens of stolen goods open for viewing by victims for that purpose. The items were recovered when three arrests were made in February in connection with the crimes. Arrested at the time were Erik Watte, 26, Henry Zermeno, 22, and a 17-year-old male...
There are now two wildfires burning on Camp Pendleton, according to officials. The wildland fire that began yesterday, April 18, at approximately 10:30 a.m. has now consumed approximately 425 acres but is close to being extinguished. "That fire, which is in our Zulu Impact Area, is now 95 percent contained," said Lt. Ryan Finnegan, Base spokesman. "However, there is also a second fire burning." Finnegan said the newer fire is smaller and no acreage numbers have been provided yet. "It is further north of the first fire, but st...
Based on an early morning interview today (Friday, April 19) with 18-year-old April Mattson's father, Paul Mattson, the Fallbrook High School varsity softball player is now stable, alert, and talking following a car crash on April 16 that she sustained major injuries in. "She is even cracking jokes," said Mattson, "her friends know if she is cracking jokes, she is going to be okay." Mattson said April's doctors have said although her injuries were severe, she will be able to...
April 2 500 block Alturas Rd. Vandalism April 4 200 block E. Mission Rd. Battery/spouse 400 block W. Clemmens Ln. Cited: Possess unlawful paraphernalia April 6 100 block E. College St. Arrest: Spousal abuse w/minor injury 1000 block Ridge Heights Dr. Financial elder abuse by caretaker April 7 S. Main Ave. @ E. Aviation Rd. Arrest: Under influence of controlled substance 300 block E. Ivy St. Arrest: Drunk in public E. Aviation Rd. @ Old Stage Rd. Arrest: False impersonation of another, possess controlled substance, felony... Full story
Fallbrook Community Airpark will hold its annual Open House from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sunday, April 21, in tandem with the Avocado Festival. Because the airpark is a free parking site offering a complimentary shuttle service to the downtown area during the festival, it affords a great opportunity for individuals and groups to enjoy a variety of aviation-related exhibits. Some of the attractions include stationary aircraft on display (including some vintage), radio-controlled...
The North County Joint Powers Authority has set the per diem payments for board members. A 5-1 vote April 3, with Milt Davies opposed, approved a $150 per diem rate for board members. The joint powers agency board currently consists of three members from the Fallbrook Public Utility District and three members from the Rainbow Municipal Water District. Those members will select an at-large member to give the North County Joint Powers Authority an odd number of directors; the at-large director might but is not required to be... Full story
San Diego County’s Local Agency Formation Commission voted 8-0 April 8 to update the municipal service reviews and reaffirm the spheres of influence for the county’s four county service areas covering parks and recreation, including County Service Area No. 81. The sphere of influence update study indicated that no information or jurisdictional changes would warrant a sphere change for any of the four county service areas covering parks and recreation. A municipal service review evaluates services and anticipated needs. A sph...
As of April 8, there were only 135 single family homes for sale in Fallbrook. There are currently 76 homes in escrow. The average escrow takes 30 days to close. Current market trends tell us that if not another property were to come on the market, Fallbrook would be out of inventory in two months. Currently, there are only 21 homes for sale for over $1 million in price. There are 67 homes actively available for between $500,000 and $1 million, and 47 active listings below...
There is no denying that red-tailed hawks are birds of prey, but many Fallbrook residents find it fascinating to watch them turn sweeping circles in the air on their broad, rounded wings. And these hawks appear to think the Fallbrook countryside is the perfect area to raise their chicks. Photographer/artist Robert Sommers has been taking pictures of one particular red-tailed hawk’s nest for five or six years, he said. “Nestled high in a Fallbrook sycamore, the hawk mot...
FALLBROOK – Monica R. Valencia of Fallbrook has been accepted as a new member of The National Society of Collegiate Scholars (NSCA). “”NSCS is more than just a symbol of academic achievement,” said Stephen E. Loflin, NSCS founder and CEO, “membership gives students access to a number of amazing benefits including career and networking resources, scholarships, travel, and service projects both on campus and in the community.” Valencia was born in Michoacan, Mexico an...
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FALLBROOK – On March 22, Potter Junior High School’s seventh grade students visited California State University, San Marcos (CSUSM), promoting college and career readiness. The day started off with a general welcome of all 400 Potter seventh graders, led by Marivel Rojas, the CSUSM Early Opportunity Program Outreach coordinator. Next, students were divided into small groups for an extensive campus tour led by current CSUSM student ambassadors including visits to c... Full story
FALLBROOK – The Fallbrook High School fashion department has begun creating and sewing special projects for the Moda Fashion Show production which will be held on Friday, May 3 at 7 p.m. at the Escondido Center for the Arts. The Moda Fashion Show is the year-end production for the Palomar College Fashion program. Fallbrook High has been invited to showcase some of the student-made garments in the college fashion show. The Fallbrook fashion students are part of an...
The Fallbrook Historical Society, chartered in 1976, holds a wealth of information about Fallbrook, and it will be open to visitors during the Avocado Festival on Sunday, April 21. The society has worked hard to maintain and preserve Fallbrook history over many years and members welcome visitors with enthusiasm. “Every town needs a history, and even if you arrived yesterday, you should be interested in the town you are living in, and how the town evolved,” said Jack Sto... Full story
FALLBROOK – Morning Song Farm will offer a beginning cheese-making class on Saturday, April 20. Participants will learn fun, easy, and delicious cheeses to make. “Students can impress their friends with cheesy gifts and try out a fun and different hobby that brings dividends of appreciation,” said Donna Buono, owner of Morning Song Farm. “It’s easier than people think!” Participants will be provided with handouts and easy-to-follow recipes so that their success is insured when they repeat the steps at home. Buono sai... Full story
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kb3z8BYRRc4[/youtube] Right before Easter, the Fallbrook Gem & Mineral Society (FGMS) Museum introduced the Betty Robson Egg Collection as its newest exhibit. Robson donated the 177-piece collection which was left to her by her husband, John. An amazing display of many colors, sizes and materials (not just rocks and minerals), the collection is an added attraction for visitors to the annual Avocado Festival on April 21. Most of the eggs... Full story
TEMECULA – An ‘All for One’ charity event to help abandoned and neglected animals in Riverside County will be held at Villa Chardonnay Equine Sanctuary in Temecula on April 20 from 1 to 6 p.m. The event is open to the public and will include entertainment, artwork, and plenty of delicious food. Two dedicated animal rescues, Villa Chardonnay Equine Sanctuary and ARK, the Animal Rescue Kompany will be combined for the first time to raise awareness to the plight of abandoned animals in need. Villa Chardonnay Equine San... Full story
SAN DIEGO - The San Diego-based USS Freedom, the Navy's first littoral combat ship to deploy overseas, arrived in Singapore today, where it will patrol for the next eight months, the 7th Fleet announced. ''We plan on spending most of our time here in Southeast Asia -- this will be Freedom's neighborhood for the next eight months,'' said Cmdr. Timothy Wilke, the commanding officer. ''We are eager to get out and about, work with other regional navies and share best practices during exercises, port visits and maritime security...
RIVERSIDE - Riverside County District Attorney Paul Zellerbach will pay tribute to victims of violent crime during candlelight vigils planned countywide next week. April 21-27 is National Crime Victims' Rights Week, which the D.A.'s office recognizes annually with special events. This year, candlelight vigils will be held as part of remembrance services scheduled in Palm Desert, Riverside and Temecula. Zellerbach will be hosting each of the ceremonies, during which family members of county residents slain in crimes going...
FALLBROOK – On March 28, the Boys & Girls Clubs of North County hosted a talent showcase starring its members. There were 15 acts and each one was special in its own right, but three acts were outstanding. First place went to Alex Paz and Osvaldo Guadalupe for their original dance and comedy skit. In all, the show was an explosion of talent that left the audience amazed. The act that won second place had the advantage of the kindergarten cuteness factor, as well as...
LOS ANGELES - UCLA researchers studying the side-effects of breast cancer treatments found an association between neuropsychological test performance and memory complaints in post-treatment, early stage breast cancer patients. Patient-reported memory and cognitive problems, sometimes called ''chemo brain,'' were also associated with chemotherapy and/or radiation treatment. ''In the past, many researchers said that we can't rely on patients' self-reported complaints or that they are just depressed, because previous studies...
An ancient process is credited for Mount Palomar Winery’s deliciously decadent Solera Cream Sherry. And it appears this facility in Temecula’s bountiful wine country is the only remaining entity in the United States to preserve the valuable time-tested tradition. “The Solera Process is a very expensive production method that requires an original five year, and then a generational commitment to aging this exceptional wine in barrels that bake outdoors in the sun,” explain...
You know how food seems to taste better in the open air – at barbecues, fairs and festivals? Well, the Fallbrook Avocado Festival is no different. Several of the festival food vendors are sure to be blue ribbon winners in anyone’s mind. This story will highlight three of those vendors. Savory – Smoky-flavored Lau Lau & Kalua Pork! What was the Avocado Festival missing in the past? Hawaiian Barbecue! This will be L&L Hawaiian Barbecue’s first year at the Avo... Full story
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The San Diego County Board of Supervisors approved the county’s 2013-14 annual funding plan for Community Development Block Grant, HOME Investment Partnerships, Emergency Shelter Grant, and Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS programs, and the CDBG funding includes $216,690 for improvements to Don Dussault Park, $115,000 for renovations to the Fallbrook Boys and Girls Club gymnasium, and $84,000 for the design and right-of-way acquisition phase for sidewalks and other improvements along Ammunition Road and Alturas Roa...
