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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FALLBROOK – Potter Jr. High School principal Leonard Rodriquez presented Students of the Month to the Rotary Club of Fallbrook at a recent weekly luncheon. Both students were recognized for being “Ready, Respectful, and Responsible.” Carlos Mejia, seventh grade, was recognized for “his academic excellence and cooperative nature with others. He has a positive can-do attitude and is always open-minded.” Aylana Seva, eighth grade, was praised for “her maturity and for a...
FALLBROOK – Students of St. Peter the Apostle Catholic School won multiple awards at the 60th Annual Greater San Diego Science and Engineering Fair held March 25 through 30 at the Balboa Park Activity Center. Stephen Shedd, an eighth grade student, won first place in the Medicine and Health Science category with his project, “Can A ‘Power Memory Jog’ Jog One’s Memory?” This project tested subjects to see if a short, intense exercise regimen could improve one’s sho...
LA MIRADA, CALIF. – The following Fallbrook residents were among 1,594 students named to Biola University’s Fall 2013 Dean’s List for academic excellence: Rachel Harris, Justin Taylor, and Michelle Verougstraete. Biola students are placed on the Deans’ List to honor those with a grade point average of 3.6 or higher while enrolled in 12 or more credit units and whose cumulative grade point average is at least a 3.2. This past fall, 25 percent of Biola students achieved this academic goal. “Inclusion on the Biola Dean’s... Full story
FALLBROOK – Carolyn Thom, a 29-year resident of Fallbrook and former art teacher at La Paloma and Ivy High Schools in Fallbrook, and current chairperson of the Visual and Performing Arts Department and art teacher at Vista High School, received certificates of recognition from city, county, state and federal entities on April 12, at the California Center for the Arts in Escondido. Certificates of Special Recognition and Appreciation for “Art Educator of the Year 2...
FALLBROOK – The Fallbrook Branch of the American Association of University Women (AAUW) will host its annual Math Science Breakfast on Friday, April 25 from 8 to 10:30 a.m. in the Fallbrook Library community room. The event, jointly sponsored by the Fallbrook AAUW Branch and the Fallbrook Union Elementary School District, was developed to inspire and encourage seventh and eighth grade girls to seek careers in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM). The girls...
FALLBROOK – The Fallbrook Land Conservancy’s (FLC) annual membership drive is underway through May 11 to help raise funds and increase public awareness announced Gary Beeler, chairman of the non-profit group’s board of directors. During the drive, information tables manned by volunteers will be set up on the weekends at Los Jilgueros and Monserate Mountain preserves, and at the entrance to the Santa Margarita River trail. At the booths, volunteers will field que... Full story
April 8 300 block E. Alvarado St. Found narcotics April 11 1700 block Reche Rd. Arrest (Juvenile): Minor possess marijuana on school grounds April 13 Via Montellano @ Mission Rd. Arrest (Juvenile): Battery 100 block S. Main Ave. Arrest: Drunk in public 400 block S. Main Ave. Arrest: Probation violation April 14 200 block N. Mission Rd. Vandalism 400 block Hillcrest Ln. Violate domestic court order 300 block E. Alvarado St. Found electronics 800 block McDonald Rd. Get credit w/other’s ID 200 block N. Pico Ave. Violate domestic...
FALLBROOK – This year, Fallbrook Tennis Club proudly hosts its 40th annual Fallbrook Open. Throughout the years, nearly 300 players of all different skill levels have come out to compete in this well-known local tournament. This year’s tournament will again benefit the Boys & Girls Clubs of North County. “We really value the long standing relationship that our Club has had with the Fallbrook Tennis Club,” said Allison Barclay, CPO of Boys & Girls Clubs of North Count...
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PAUMA VALLEY – Questions about plans for San Diego County will be answered by Supervisor Bill Horn at a Town Hall meeting to be held on Saturday, April 26, from 10 to 11:30 a.m. at the Pauma Valley Community Center, 16650 Highway 76, Pauma Valley (east on SR76, past Sam’s Mountain Rd.). Residents will have an opportunity to hear the Supervisor’s vision of the future of Inland North County.... Full story
FALLBROOK – Fallbrook area property owners (and anyone else who would like to attend) are invited to a free agricultural workshop on Tuesday, May 20, from 6 to 8 p.m. The event will take place at the Fallbrook Library, 124 S. Mission Road. Information will include agricultural ‘best management’ practices to ensure the health of a property and the surrounding environment. In addition, attendees will learn about the ag waiver from Dr. Loretta Bates, A UCCE Farm and Home Advisor. Discussion will take place on the eff...
FALLBROOK – The San Luis Rey chapter of National Charity League (NCL) recently held educational workshops and celebrated achievements of new members within its organization. Educational workshops On March 29, the chapter hosted spring training for 13 NCL chapters located within the geographical boundaries of District 6. This educational program aims to train and prepare all local board members and grade level advisors for their new leadership roles starting in fall. Gues...
FALLBROOK – The Fallbrook Branch of the American Association of University Women (AAUW) presents a Country Garden Tour of Fallbrook on Sat., May 10, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. This year the tour will be composed of five residential gardens and a bonus of a visit to a dragon fruit plantation. The event will commence from the Palomares House, 1815 Stagecoach Lane where there will be complimentary refreshments and garden related merchants. Tickets can be purchased at the door...
The North County Fire Protection District approved a resolution which authorizes Mercy Medical Transport, Inc., to provide limited ambulance service within the fire district’s exclusive operating area. The NCFPD board voted 5-0 Feb. 25 to allow Mercy Medical Transport to provide standby advanced life support services at the San Luis Rey Downs Thoroughbred Training Center. “We are not in a position to provide that service to the track,” said NCFPD fire chief Bill Metcalf. “We’re glad to have someone else provide that serv...
During the closed session portion of the Rainbow Municipal Water District’s April 7 special board meeting, the board members approved a contract for new general manager Gene Buckley while also authorizing a search for his replacement in that position. A 5-0 vote approved Buckley’s contract while a 4-1 vote, with Dennis Sanford in opposition, authorized Buckley to conduct a search for a new general manager through internal efforts rather than through a third-party recruiting service. “I’m in there for now,” Buckley said. “It... Full story
RIVERSIDE COUNTY SHERIFF PRESS RELEASE: As part of April’s Distracted Driving Awareness Month campaign, the Temecula Police Department joined with over 200 other local law enforcement agencies and the California Highway Patrol in a month long “zero tolerance” enforcement and education campaign to curb those texting or operating handheld cell phones while driving. On Wednesday, April 23, 2014, Temecula Police Department conducted a special high visibility enforcement operation to cite cell phone violators in the city of Temec...
Two Bonsall residents returned home from a few days vacation on Friday, April 11, to see the lights on in their residence and their two vehicles parked outside of the garage, rather than inside where they were left. “One of the residents immediately called 9-1-1,” said Sheriff’s Detective Dan Laibach. “The suspects were inside the house and must have seen the headlights because they ran out of the house, got in one of the owner’s cars and took off before deputies arrived at th... Full story
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The Rainbow Municipal Water District customer service staff, which had relocated to the Fallbrook Public Utility District office in November, has returned to the Rainbow district office. We’re all physically back,” said Rainbow general manager Gene Buckley. The Rainbow staff left the FPUD premises for Rainbow on Thursday, April 3, and Friday, April 4. “The real move was mostly Thursday,” Buckley said. Rainbow left one staff member at the FPUD office on April 4 to handle...
When the Fallbrook Historical Society holds its annual meeting on Saturday, April 26, members will honor a longtime local resident and a business that has operated continuously for 53 years here. Arlan Peterson will receive the Pioneer of the Year award and NAPA Fallbrook Auto Parks representatives Jerry Olive and Lee Shaeffer will be presented with the Vintage award. Peterson, who worked as a building contractor and firefighter, has lived in Fallbrook since 1940. According... Full story
FALLBROOK – The Fallbrook Land Conservancy’s (FLC) annual membership drive is underway through May 11 to help raise funds and increase public awareness announced Gary Beeler, chairman of the non-profit group’s board of directors. During the drive, information tables manned by volunteers will be set up on the weekends at Los Jilgueros and Monserate Mountain preserves, and at the entrance to the Santa Margarita River trail. At the booths, volunteers will field questions and distribute membership applications fea...
The third annual Play for Mila Yellow Ribbon Tournament will bring approximately 20 field hockey teams to Fallbrook High School on April 26. “It should be a good tournament,” said tournament organizer Kathy Waite, who was Mila Lee’s field hockey coach when Lee played for the Warriors and for the off-season Guac Girls squads. Lee, a 2010 Fallbrook High School graduate, committed suicide on Sept. 29, 2011. She was 19 and a student at the University of California, Santa Cruz. Lee’s sister, Bianca, also played field hockey... Full story
FALLBROOK – The Fallbrook Garden Club will meet at 12:30 p.m. on Tuesday, April 29 at the Fallbrook Community Center, located at 341 Heald Lane. There will be social time followed by a business meeting and a program; new members are welcome. The speaker for the program will be Evelyn Weidner, owner of Weidner’s Garden in Encinitas, who will bring an array of new and exciting plants for the coming season...
FALLBROOK – The Fallbrook Democratic Club will hold its monthly meeting at the Hilltop Center, 331 E. Elder, Fallbrook, on Thursday, May 1. Social hour, with refreshments, will begin at 6:30 p.m., meeting at 7 p.m. A candidates forum will take place at the meeting with several candidates in the upcoming election giving presentations. Everyone is welcome and invited to attend....
FALLBROOK – The Fallbrook School of the Arts will proudly present its annual Jr. Wildlife Art Show the weekend of May 3 and 4. An opening reception for students, parents, and teachers will be held Friday, May 2 from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. The show will be available for public viewing Saturday, May 3 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday, May 4 from noon to 3 p.m. The Fallbrook School of the Arts is located at 310 E. Alvarado St.... Full story
