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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CAMP PENDLETON - The Camp Pendleton Fire Department has announced it has scheduled a fire hazard reduction burn for Friday, July 29 in the base's 43 Area. The 43 Area is located in the central part of the base. Residents of surrounding communities and drivers on Interstate 5 may notice smoke clouds or smell smoke during the burn....
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7/13 500 W. Beech St. Arrest: minor possess/ purchase smoking paraphernalia 7/16 1400 Alturas Rd. Arrest: possess narcotic N. Vine St. @ E. View St. Arrest: drunk in public 7/17 1000 S. Main Ave. Carry concealed dirk or dagger 7/18 Via Urner Wy. @ Grand theft Old Hwy 395 300 N. Pico Ave. Assault 3300 Avocado Vista Ln. Missing adult 7/19 1000 Kiel Rd. Arrest: obstruct/ resist peace officer 7/20 800 S. Main Ave. Petty theft 200 E. Alvarado Residential burglary 1200 E. Alvarado St. Arrest: Mfr/sell/possess dangerous weapons/...
FALLBROOK – The Fowler Bible Collection will be exhibited in Fallbrook on Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 6 and 7 at the Fallbrook Presbyterian Church. Jim Fowler began to collect Bibles when he purchased a facsimile of the Codex Vaticanus B around the turn of the century. It soon became his passion to develop a collection that would demonstrate “The History of the Christian Scriptures.” The collection has grown to over 1,000 Bibles documenting the development of the scripture...
The legacy and tradition of one Camp Pendleton Marine who changed the lives of hundreds of wounded veterans was given new life at the place where it all began. A new Semper Fi Fund program alongside Camp Pendleton’s Stepp Stables kicked off the new Jinx McCain Warrior Riding Program with a dedication ceremony, June 22. The riding program was dedicated in memory of retired Col. Jinx McCain, who passed away May 3, 2003. While stationed at Camp Pendleton in the early 1960s, J...
FALLBROOK – Academic Year in America (AYA) is seeking local families to host high school exchange students from all over the world. For more information, call Stella at (800) 322-4678 or visit www.academicyear.org.... Full story
SCOTTSDALE, ARIZ. – STS Foundation, a non-profit student exchange organization, is looking for host families in the Fallbrook area for two high school students. Lilian is a 16-year old girl from Switzerland who loves sports, cooking, and listening to music. Janne is a 17-year old boy from Finland who loves playing soccer and guitar, and enjoys swimming, bowling and playing billiards. They are both excellent students and will have their own spending money and health insurance. The host family provides a separate bed,...
FALLBROOK – California Retired Teacher’s Association (CalRTA) Avocado Division 81 installed new officers for the fiscal year 2011-2012. The new co-presidents are Lenora Sears and Sandy Bell. The co-first vice presidents are Sally Whitlock and Jewell Ford. The co-second vice presidents are Barbara Taylor and Jo Griset. Recording secretary is Bobbie Smith; corresponding secretary is Genie Summers and treasurer is Laura Choate with alternates Nancy Sawdon and Julie O... Full story
FALLBROOK – Ayusa, a non-profit organization that provides exchange opportunities to high school students from around the world, is looking for American families in the Fallbrook area interested in hosting international high school students for the 2011-2012 school year. “Sharing the American experience with an international student is a unique opportunity for the average American to profoundly impact the life of a teenager, and provide them with a positive, transformational experience that they will remember for the r...
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Camp Pendleton parents are resting easier this summer, thanks to Marine Corps Community Services (MCCS) kicking off the Learn to Swim program at the 13-area pool last month. Children ages 6 months and up are learning the basics of water safety and survival with the help of skilled life guards and swim instructors. “We designate the children into groups by ability and then pair them with the appropriate instructor so they learn different skills as they advance to different leve... Full story
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FALLBROOK – Members of the Fallbrook Democratic Club are very proud to announce their scholarship winners from Fallbrook High School. First place was awarded to Alan Albino, who will prepare for a career in the medical field at California State University, San Marcos. Alan had over a 4.0 GPA and ranked 17th in his class of 656 students. Among his many extracurricular activities, he spent many hours as a Fallbrook Hospital volunteer, Health Fair nutrition aid and tutor. Second place was given to Cecily Paldino, who will...
FALLBROOK - VFW Post 1924 Ladies Auxiliary recently donated $1,500 to the Friends of the Fallbrook Library toward the installation of a flagpole at the new Fallbrook Library. The county estimates the cost of the flagpole will be between $10,000 and $12,000. The VFW Ladies Auxiliary encourages the public, businesses, and various organizations of Fallbrook to donate to the flagpole fund in order to complete this project. “Our troops drive by our library to and from their d...
A border patrol agent was assaulted recently by a suspected illegal immigrant, according to Lt. Robert Haley, commander of the Fallbrook Sheriff’s substation. At approximately 8:45 a.m. on Sunday, July 17, the agent pulled over a vehicle near the intersection of East Mission Road and Interstate 15 when the suspect got out of the vehicle and battered the agent. “[The suspect] fled into a large nursery nearby,” said Haley. “A call for assistance from ASTREA [Sheriff’s helicopter] was made, and deputies and K-9 handlers set up a...
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FALLBROOK – At its July 13 meeting, the board of directors of the Fallbrook Healthcare District distributed $571,650 in grant funding to twenty worthy projects. “This is the largest amount granted in a single year by the healthcare district,” said administrator Vi Dupre. “Programs of the grant recipients vary broadly and the population served through them ranges from infants through seniors.” Grant recipients are is required to submit periodic report of their program and of their utilization of funds. A schedule of repo...
With less than a few weeks in the Vallecitos Elementary School District, new superintendent David Jones is already making connections and forging bonds with the staff of the school district. Getting to know his staff and key community leaders and parents is a crucial part of Jones’ strategy to lead the school district to success. “My leadership style in most situations is not to grab the flag and run ahead, only to look back in six months to see if anyone has joined me,” said...
Sixteen arrests were made throughout Fallbrook as law enforcement personnel scoured the streets in a proactive gang sweep on July 16. According to Fallbrook Sheriff substation commander Lt. Robert Haley, officers from the Vista and San Marcos patrol joined the North County Gang Task Force, Escondido Police Department, social services representatives and local officers in visiting houses with gang members on probation or parole. “Over 20 to 30 man hours on top of regular duties were spent identifying targets, locations, t...
The North County California Highway Patrol (CHP) office has seen a 50 percent drop in overall fatalities caused by auto collisions from 2010 to 2011; however, the number of fatalities caused by motorcycle collisions is expected to double. “The number of fatalities for 2010 was seven, but we have already had five in 2011 and we are only halfway through the year,” said CHP officer Chris Parent. “This is obviously a huge concern for us.” In 2010, 4,247 auto collisions occurre...
FALLBROOK – On August 4 at 6 p.m., the Fallbrook Vintage Car Club will present a special screening of the motion picture "Tucker: The Man and His Dream" at the Fallbrook Library in the community room. This two hour film stars Jeff Bridges with Joan Allen and Martin Landau, and is directed by Francis Ford Coppola. It is the story of Preston Tucker, the maverick car designer and his ill-fated challenge to the auto industry with his revolutionary car concept. After the film, the grandson of Preston Tucker, Noble Tucker,... Full story
FALLBROOK – The 395 Starz middle school lacrosse team is 4-0 after a solid 9-4 victory over reigning Starz Cup Champions QC Starz on July 10, and an 11-3 victory over the SB Rattlers on July 17. 395 Starz is playing its inaugural season in the Starz Cup, a league that features teams from all over San Diego, and has outscored their first four opponents by 35 points, allowing only 10 goals defensively. Head coach, and 395 Starz program director, Paul Morgan credited... Full story
FALLBROOK – Dr. and Mrs. Michael Seeger proudly announce the engagement of their daughter Megan Seeger to Ross Dixon, son of Rocky and Heidi Dixon of Dixon Woodworking. Seeger and Dixon both grew up in Fallbrook, where they graduated from Fallbrook High School. Seeger graduated from Liberty University and is a regional artist for Laura Mercier. Dixon graduated from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo and is an engineer for Johnson Control in Garden Grove. The couple will have a...
