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Articles from the May 8, 2015 edition


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  • Sheriff's Log

    Updated May 8, 2015

    April 18 - 900 block Avenida Campana : Arrest: Battery (spouse)April 19 - 300 block N. Main Ave. : Arrest (Juvenile): Shoplifting00 block Vanita St. : Arrest: Spousal abuse w/minor injuryApril 24 - 400 block S. Stage Coach Ln. (#1) : Arrest (Juvenile): Possess controlled substance - 2400 block S. Stage Coach Ln. (#2) : Arrest (Juvenile): Possess marijuana on school groundsApril 25 - 400 block W. Clemmens Ln. : Arrest: Possess controlled substance - 400 block N. Main Ave. : Runaway juvenileApril 26 - 1200 block Senwood Way :...

  • Water Authority recommends regional water-use reduction strategies

    Updated May 8, 2015

    New regional drought-response measures recommended by the San Diego County Water Authority’s staff would assist local water agencies in meeting state mandated water-use reduction targets by restricting watering of ornamental landscapes to two days a week and boosting regional conservation and outreach efforts by $1 million. In addition, recommendations under review by the Water Authority’s Board of Directors would establish local urban and agricultural water supply cut... Full story

  • Storm brings rain, flooding, wind, mountain snow

    Updated May 8, 2015

    SAN DIEGO - Enough rain to cause flooding, gusty wind, cold weather and mountain snow struck parts of San Diego County today as a late season winter-like storm moved through the region. Shortly before 6 a.m., National Weather Service Doppler radar spotted ``very heavy rain showers'' that could lead to minor flooding in Carlsbad, Chula Vista, El Cajon, Encinitas, Imperial Beach, La Mesa, National City, Oceanside and Poway. An urban and small stream flood advisory for poor...

  • 'Weekend of Service' brings substantial improvements to six Fallbrook/Bonsall locations

    Updated May 8, 2015

    Volunteers have had an ongoing, rich history of improving life in the Fallbrook area, but when hundreds of them converged on six local spots the weekend of April 25 and 26, it was awe-inspiring. "[Our] 2015 Weekend of Service was a huge success," said Steve Diersing, executive director of North Coast Church's large-scale community service event. This marked the fifth time since 2007 that the church has selected one weekend to suspend all its services at its four locations and... Full story

  • Boys & Girls Clubs of North County present awards, raise over $100,000 at dinner and auction gala

    Updated May 8, 2015

    Award winners named by Boys & Girls Club FALLBROOK – The Boys & Girls Clubs of North County is excited to announce that its Roaring 20’s Dinner & Auction Gala successfully raised over $100,000 for the benefit of the children of the club. The fundraiser, which was held on Saturday, April 25, at Pala Casino, featured Little Tommy from KyXy as the celebrity emcee, a silent auction filled with over 200 items, and a live auction that included items like a trip to Hawaii, Green Bay...

  • Sweeney named Citizen of Year

    Updated May 8, 2015

    Chamber presents annual awards at annual luncheon...

  • Bonsall Sponsor Group opposes Lilac Hills Ranch development, says it's "not smart growth" and "not consistent with Bonsall's General Plan"

    Updated May 8, 2015

    The Bonsall Community Support Group (BCSG) voted Tuesday, May 5 to deny the current proposed plan for the Lilac Hills Ranch development. This came after clarifications of allegations of illegal activity and a discussion between board and community members who interjected their opinions throughout the meeting. The motion denied Lilac Hills’ proposed 1,746 homes off of West Lilac Road, with BCSG vice chair Chuck Davis making the motion, stating that he felt the need to deny the project "in totality." Representatives from A...

  • UCSD announces School of Global Policy and Strategy

    Updated May 8, 2015

    LA JOLLA - Officials at UC San Diego's School of International Relations and Pacific Studies are scheduled to announce today that it will become the School of Global Policy and Strategy this summer. The new name, which will take effect July 1, reflects the increasingly broadened scope of the school's research impact worldwide -- beyond just the Pacific region, according to UCSD. The school will also announce a $4 million donation from Irwin Jacobs, the co-founder of Qualcomm,...

  • Sheriff's Dept. makes four arrests in May 7 compliance checks

    Updated May 8, 2015

    Deputies and detectives with the Fallbrook Sheriff's substation made four arrests during probation compliance checks on nine individuals last night, Thursday, May 7. Individuals taken into custody included Joshua Villegas, 20; Oscar Mendez, 21; Fabiola Mendez, 28; and Chris Jones, 29. According to Sheriff's Sgt. Patrick Yates, Villegas was arrested for probation violations. Oscar Mendez and Fabiola Mendez were both arrested for being in possession of narcotics and drug... Full story

  • Dennis Eugene Casteel,

    Updated May 8, 2015

    13, passed away on Sunday, May 3, 2015, after a valiant two year battle with pancreatic cancer. He fought with grace, dignity and a "never give up" attitude, an inspiration to all who knew him. He was born to Paul and Gertrude Casteel in Yuma, Ariz. on March 31, 1939. The family moved to Vista in 1940 then to Fallbrook in 1951. Dennis survived by his wife Linda; children Donna Salm, Linda Gray, Darren Casteel, Jill Thelan and Devin Casteel, and Linda's four children, Bill...

  • Fallbrook takes to the track... against Ramona

    Updated May 8, 2015

    - Varsity boys win 80-49 - Varsity girls lose 79-48 - JV boys win 82-31 - JV girls lose 66-56 [gallery ids="111297,111296,111295,111294,111293,111292,111291,111283,111284,111287,111288,111289,111290,111282,111275,111274,111281,111280,111279,111286,111278,111277,111276"] See Gallery (23)...