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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RIVERSIDE - A UC Riverside professor's research on what happens to foster kids after they're emancipated -- and whether a state law allowing them to remain in state care until they're 21 years old makes a difference -- will continue thanks to a $350,000 grant, it was announced today. Psychology Professor Tuppet Yates has been researching the outcomes of foster children for more than three years and now plans a new phase of documentation focusing on the effects of Assembly Bill 12, legislation that took effect Jan. 1 and...
RIVERSIDE - A Beaumont police officer accused of firing a pepper spray gun so close to a woman's face that it permanently blinded her pleaded not guilty today to assault resulting in great bodily injury and other felonies. Enoch Clark, 36, could face more than 20 years in prison if convicted of the disabling assault on Monique Hernandez on Feb. 21. A Riverside grand jury last week indicted Clark on the assault with great bodily injury charge, as well as one count each of assault by a peace officer, assault with a non-lethal...
MORENO VALLEY - On April 25, about 11:30 a.m., officers from the Moreno Valley Police Department's Problem Oriented Policing (POP) Team, with assistance from the Riverside County Sheriff's Department Special Investigations Bureau, conducted an undercover prostitution sting operation at a massage establishment located in the 12000 block of Day Street, in the city of Moreno Valley. During the operation, officers located substantial evidence that employees were engaged in acts of prostitution. Moreno Valley Code Enforcement...
4/14 300 E. Alvarado St. Arrest: receive known stolen property 4/15 200 N. Main Ave. Arrest: disorderly conduct: fight/challenge fight public place 4/16 300 N. Vine St. Annoying phone call: obscene/threatening 5000 Avocado Park Ln. False imprison w/viol/menace/fraud/deceit 200 E. Alvarado St. Grand theft 4/17 500 W. Aviation Rd. Other agency vehicle theft/recovery 600 De Luz Rd. Violate domestic relations court order 1000 S. Main Ave. Arrest: drunk in public 1600 S. Mission Rd. ADW: assault w/firearm on person 800 E. Alvarado...
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What was certain at the April 13 hearing of the county’s Planning Commission is that the proposed zoning amendments for wind energy turbines will require further refinement. An April 27 Planning Commission hearing will determine the process for revisions from the county staff proposal. “It seems as though we have many issues that have come up from many groups,” said Commissioner David Pallinger. “I don’t think we’re anywhere close to consensus on this.” The public commen... Full story
FALLBROOK – At their monthly brunch meeting, California Retired Teachers Fallbrook Division 81 hosted John McLelland, crime prevention specialist, Fallbrook Substation. McLelland described scamming techniques and how to avoid being a victim. Members Jackie Ehlers, Sandi Grossman and Nancy Sawdon shared stories of their scam experiences. CalRTA Division 81 meets on the second Wednesday of each month (except for March and May) at 9 a.m. at the Fallbrook Golf Club. For...
FALLBROOK – Laurenn Barker and Sherry Ludwig, co-presidents of the Fallbrook branch of the American Association of University Women (AAUW) recently returned from the AAUW state convention in Santa Clara, Calif. with very good news. The branch was one of nine chosen from across the state to receive an award for a branch mission-based program. Fallbrook’s award was received for its participation in the AVID mentoring program. The branch also received a mini-grant this y...
BONSALL – The sixth grades classes of Sullivan Middle School have been immersed in the study of China, its dynasties and its culture, this trimester. The study culminated on Thursday, April 5 with a lavish China Banquet adorned with Chinese decorations where students were treated to a variety of Chinese food served by staff and parent volunteers. “The entire experience was one of team work,” commented one SMS mom who was on hand to assist. “The students worked as teams...
FALLBROOK – The Fallbrook Quilt Guild invites anyone interested in quilting, or just loves quilts, to attend its meeting on May 3 at the Fallbrook Community Center, 341 Heald Lane. Wendy Mathson will present a teaching lecture entitled “What’s wrong with the color orange?” and it’s all about the use of color in quilts. She will display a trunk show (quilts from her suitcase, “trunk”) with a wide variety of quilts from antique “scrappies” to modern, artistic design...
FALLBROOK – In the months of February and March collectively, the Angel Society of Fallbrook donated $21,074.94 to local, worthy causes. The ongoing large number of donations made by the organization is a result of funds raised through its Angel Shop thrift store. In February, $10,850 in donations was distributed to the following: • MAAC Project Head Start Fallbrook II - was awarded $250 for garden materials for the Fallbrook View Center’s outside spring garden. • Eagle Scout candidate Keegan LaBanz, T...
FALLBROOK - The Fallbrook Alumni Association will host a Community Parking Lot Sale on Saturday, May 19, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Mahr’s Tire and Auto at the corner of Elder Street and Main Ave. This will provide a great venue for local residents, businesses, and organizations to fundraise or clean out their garages and make some money. All proceeds from the event will go to the Fallbrook Alumni Association to be used for the Back Pack Buddy project and scholarships. Spaces are available, but limited in number ($25 d...
FALLBROOK – Fallbrook’s Writers Read is pleased to present An Evening with Ann Patchett, a special fund-raising event celebrating the bestselling author’s latest novel, “State of Wonder.” The event is Monday, May 7, from 6 to 7:30 p.m., at the Fallbrook Art Center at 103 S. Main. Patchett will discuss her book, her writing life, and her commitment to neighborhood bookstores. The evening is a community collaboration to benefit the Friends of the Fallbrook Library and Fallbrook Arts Inc. “State of Wonder” will be ava...
FALLBROOK – At their general meeting on April 10, the Fallbrook Woman’s Club presented contributions to 15 local organizations. They included Canine Companions for Independence, Fallbrook Animal Sanctuary, Fallbrook Beautification Alliance, Fallbrook Citizens’ Crime Prevention Committee, Fallbrook Gem & Mineral Society, Fallbrook Historical Society, Fallbrook Land Conservancy, Fallbrook Wrestling Association, Friends of the Fallbrook Library, Live Oak Park Coa...
FALLBROOK – At its Monday, May 14 board meeting, the Fallbrook Union High School district Board of Trustees will discuss a proposed change to the instructional calendars for the 2013-2014 and 2014-2015 school years. If the change is approved, it would result in the fall semester beginning earlier in August in order for it to be completed by winter break. The spring semester would begin in early January and be completed by early June. A variety of rationale has been cited for the proposed change, including better timing... Full story
FALLBROOK - The Senior Care Computer Learning Center, the newest program of the Foundation for Senior Care, offers computer classes for beginner to advanced users and has just announced the spring class offerings. Formerly part of the national SeniorNet organization, it is staffed by a group of dedicated, knowledgeable volunteers otherwise known as the ‘senior geeks.’ “We are now officially part of the Foundation for Senior Care and we are very excited about our new relat...
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FALLBROOK - The public is invited to help celebrate the 35th year of its charter with Fallbrook Historical Society members at its annual meeting at the Fallbrook Library on Saturday, April 28 at 10 a.m. Following a brief business meeting, the group will honor Pioneer of the Year Jack Parkinson and Vintage Award honoree Joellen Maddock. Former long-time general manager of Fallbrook Public Utility District (FPUD), Gordon Tinker, will speak to the group about water rights fights regarding the Santa Margarita River over the last... Full story
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RIVERSIDE – The National Weather Service has extended a Wind Advisory until late tonight. Winds of between 15 and 30 mph are expected, with gusts up to 50 mph. These conditions will make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles, and the National Weather Service advises to use extra caution, watching for broken tree limbs and downed power lines. Visibility may also be reduced by blowing dust and sand. Warmer weather and mostly sunny skies are expected to return Friday. RIVERSIDE - Heavy rain generated by...
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Because of the vast military family population in the greater Fallbrook community, the Fallbrook Union Elementary School District (FUESD) has been working to provide quality services to children who live both in town and on Camp Pendleton. For the past two years, FUESD has not only provided elementary schools for the children on base to attend, but has also been slowly implementing more middle school courses at Mary Fay Pendleton for students to attend. According to Bill Billingsley, director of special programs for the... Full story
The San Diego Hall of Champions honored its Breitbard Hall of Fame inductees, 2011 stars of the year, and 2011 stars of the month at the 66th annual Salute to the Champions banquet Feb. 15 at the Town and Country Hotel in San Diego, and the stars of the month recognized at the event included Fallbrook residents Chris Toth and Jamie Garcia. Toth, a goalkeeper for the San Diego Sockers, received a Professional Star of the Month for March 2011. Garcia, who played field hockey for Fallbrook High School, was a Prep Star of the...
The boards of trustees for both Fallbrook Public Utility District (FPUD) and Rainbow Municipal Water District (RMWD) have discussed the possibility of merging the two water districts as a way to combat ever-increasing water costs at their respective board meetings held earlier this week. “In these economic times, every public agency is looking at ways to save their ratepayers money. The opportunity to merge Fallbrook Public Utility District and Rainbow Municipal Water District will do that,” said George McManigle, board pre...
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