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 – The 2014 Jr. Wildlife Show at the Fallbrook School of the Arts had 384 entries from 10 local schools that participated in the juried show this year: Fallbrook Union High School (FUHS), Potter Junior High, Fallbrook Street School (FSS), San Onofre Elementary (SOS), William H. Frazier School (WHF), Bonsall Elementary, Sullivan Middle School, Saint Peter the Apostle Catholic School (SPACS), San Onofre School (SOS), Fallbrook School of the Arts and Home School...
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The Fallbrook Union High School District (FUHSD) board of trustees resolved April 28 to issue some teacher layoff notices for the 2014-2015 academic year, citing a drop in enrollment and revenue as the main cause. The “layoffs” will, in fact, be a reduction in hours the teachers are employed, rather than complete layoffs. The decision to restructure and reduce core funding began in February, when the board approved expenditure reductions of $844,100. According to the boa...
FALLBROOK – The Jeremiah Ranch Support (JRS) Group is holding its meeting on Friday, May 16. A social with dinner and drinks provided is from 6 to 7 p.m. Guest speaker Stacy Everson from SEEDS Educational Services, Inc. will talk from 7 to 8 p.m. Everson will speak with parents on setting up a series of classes/workshops for their sons and daughters regarding relationship understanding, as well as, abuse awareness and prevention. She will also present components of the workshops and demonstrate some of the techniques... Full story
NORTH COUNTY - Any property owners interested in taking control of their property or who have erosion, pest animals, high water bills, or ailing landscape plants can now take advantage of a new, free local service. Mission Resource Conservation District’s Residential Property Evaluation Program can help identify and suggest solutions for concerns on one’s property. They can help with landscape and irrigation system problems as well as resource concerns, such as erosion or pest animals (squirrels, gophers, rabbits, etc.). Thi... Full story
The Rainbow Days community picnic which normally takes place in spring has been postponed. The Rainbow Property Owners Association, which organizes the picnic, has not yet submitted the proper paperwork to the Vallecitos School District, which would give permission for the picnic to occur at Vallecitos School. The Rainbow Property Owners Association may also reserve the pavilion at Rainbow Community Park for the picnic. “We’re still trying to investigate everything,” said Rainbow Property Owners Association president Nita...
The California Department of Transportation released the bid package for the work to widen State Route 76 between South Mission Road and Interstate 15. The request for bids was advertised on April 28 and carries a June 19 bid opening date. “We’re happy to get it out there. We’re looking forward to finishing the State Route 76 corridor,” said Caltrans acting project manager Carl Savage. “It’s been on our list of things to do for quite some time.” In November 1987, the county’s voters passed the TransNet half-cent sales...
The Fallbrook Unified High School District (FUHSD) board of trustees approved a resolution April 28 that would allow for the district’s Gird Road property to be transferred to the Bonsall Unified School District (BUSD). In January, the FUHSD board had approved a memorandum of understanding relating to the Bonsall school district unification. The terms of the memorandum include financial terms and a division of assets under the education code, including the transfer of 49 acres of property on Gird Road. In 2011, the Gird R...
FALLBROOK – Tickets are now available for the 10th annual July 4 event in Fallbrook held as a fundraiser for the Fallbrook Beautification Alliance. The family-friendly event, which starts at 4 p.m., includes a fireworks extravaganza, will again be held on the grounds of the Grand Tradition Estate, 220 Grand Tradition Way (off South Mission Road), in Fallbrook. Tickets are $20 for adults, with kids 11 and under free. A variety of food and beverages will be offered for...
FALLBROOK - Bonsall Rotary recently recognized the Fallbrook Sheriff’s substation Senior Volunteer Patrol. For many years, the volunteers have acted as security for the Wine, Blue & Blues Festival which raises funds for many charities. The volunteers will assist at this year’s event on Saturday, May 17 at the Center for the Art in Escondido. For more information or tickets to the event, visit www.bonsallrotary.com or call (760) 468-3438....
April 12 Pala Rd. @ S. Mission Rd.Arrest: Possess controlled substance; possess unlawful paraphernalia; driving on suspended license; violate felony parole April 27 100 block W. Clemmens Ln.Simple battery May 1 1300 block S. Mission Rd.Bomb threat 200 block W. KalmiaArrest: Drunk in public 200 block Calle de La Paloma5150/Mental disorder 5400 block W. Lilac Rd.Petty theft May 2 300 block E. Alvarado St.Found narcotics May 3 100 block Potter St.Commercial burglary 100 block Potter St.Vehicle burglary May 4 2700 block Gird...
Coldwell Banker Village Properties recently announced it’s President’s Club members for the first quarter of 2014 are, from left, Eddie Harrison, Vicki Robertson, Tom Van Wie, Geri Sides, Lorene Johnson, Donna Shanahan, Susie Emory, Abby Elston, Judy Bresnahan, and Pat Bresnahan. Not pictured, Cheryl Pizzo and Tess Hansford.... Full story
FALLBROOK – April real estate activity in North San Diego County was bolstered by a surge in inventory as prices remained firm despite a decrease in volume, Jerry Kalman, a realtor® with HomeSmart Real Estate, has reported. Comparing April real estate activity in Bonsall and Fallbrook with prior periods, the average selling price of $535,000 was three percent higher than March and three percent better than April 2013. Volume was off 28 percent from April of the prior year and only nine percent better than March....
OCEANSIDE - Due to the current wildfires, evacuations, unpredictable wind direction, air quality, and potential power outages, all three MiraCosta College campuses will be closed, Friday, May 16 through the weekend. The college is planning to reopen on Monday, May 19. Final examinations and events on all sites scheduled for Friday and Saturday are postponed. The Latino Graduation Celebration scheduled for Friday, May 16 is postponed until further notice; the scholarship celebration planned for Friday, May 16 has been...
Principal Linda McCotter has been involved in Catholic education since 1989. Now in her third year at St. Peter the Apostle Catholic School, one of the areas she puts a lot of time into is the delegation of the fundraising coordination to the parents of the students, who volunteer their time and skills for the several fundraisers that the school holds throughout the year. Last year, the school raised approximately $100,000 in funds. The PTG (Parent Teacher Group) consists of...
FALLBROOK - “Learning to play chess has really helped me feel great about myself,” said sixth grade student Christian Reel. “I also learned that if you play chess with your dad, you might just win!” For the past four months, students in grades 4 through 6 at William H. Frazier School have participated in a program called Academic Chess. Not only have they learned about the art of playing chess, they have further developed their critical thinking and problem solving skills, imp... Full story
On May 1, over 50 San Onofre School students participated in the inaugural Student Technology Showcase by sharing a technology project with the community. These students took on the leadership role of presenting and demonstrating how they use technology with 21st Century Learning. Projects demonstrated included 3-D printing, using probeware to measure pH levels, iMovies, iBooks, and research presentations. Several students also volunteered to be coaches for younger... Full story
AZUSA, CA – The following students graduated from Azusa Pacific University on May 3, Kelsey Adams and Clifford Murphy, both Fallbrook residents. They joined nearly 1,500 graduates at the spring commencement ceremonies. Azusa Pacific University is an evangelical Christian university committed to God first and excellence in higher education....
FALLBROOK - Lee Masten of Fallbrook will receive his bachelor of arts degree in communications with a minor in business administration from Chico State University. While attending Chico, Masten participated in track as a decathlete, was a DJ for KCSC radio station, and was a sports writer for the school newspaper, The Orion. He also is a jump coach for the Chico High School track team. Masten will graduate on May 18 and travel to Europe this summer. He is the son of Lisa and... Full story
Are you “hankerin’” for a good steak? Or a “rip-roarin’” cut of prime rib? Valley Fort Steakhouse in Fallbrook is a beef lover’s paradise! Savory selections of Certified Angus Beef are just waiting for you - succulent filet mignon, tender flat iron steak, rib eye, porterhouse, top sirloin and prime rib. The prime rib, cooked medium-rare, is tender, flavorful, and juicy, but add a bit of horseradish sauce and it heightens the flavor even further. The meat is tender, with... Full story
SAN DIEGO - The Santa Ana winds, triple-digit temperatures and low humidity that contributed to nine fires in San Diego County in the past few days will heighten the fire risk today for the fifth consecutive day. The National Weather Service first issued a red flag warning -- its most serious fire-related warning -- for valley and mountain areas on Sunday. The warning is scheduled to remain in effect until 5 p.m. Since Tuesday, nine fires throughout San Diego County have burned more than 9,000 acres. More than two dozen homes...
SAN MARCOS - Palomar College is closed. There are no classes, exams, events or activities at the college, the Escondido Education Center, Camp Pendleton or Fallbrook High School. Any classes, exams, events or activities at the College, the Escondido Education Center, Camp Pendleton or Fallbrook High School are cancelled for Friday, May 16. Information will be updated on the College website on Friday, May 16 regarding classes, exams, events or activities scheduled for Saturday, May 17. Students who have missed final exams on...
Fire hotshot crews are making their way in from various locales to help fight fires currently burning in San Diego County. One such crew of 19 men and one woman took a lunch break near the Fallbrook/Temecula border and shared information with the newspaper. They had stopped for a break and were awaiting directions to which fire they were to report to. Just two weeks after the start of their 40th anniversary season and just days after completing their early season training, the Plumas Interagency Hotshot Crew from the Quincy...
SAN MARCOS - At about 1:30 p.m., the Sheriff’s Department used AlertSanDiego to contact about 13,000 homes, business and cell phones in areas including Harmony Grove, western Escondido south of Highway 78 and north of Via Rancho Parkway and the Del Dios area north of Lake Hodges because of the Cocos Fire. Shortly after that, the Escondido Police Department used AlertSanDiego to make about 7,500 contacts in the city’s jurisdiction. Evacuated residents can go to Mission Hills High School at 1 Mission Hills Court or Esc...
(UPDATE 7:45 p.m., Sun. May 18) Officials on Camp Pendleton have reported that the 15,000 acre Las Pulgas Fire has now been 75% contained. (UPDATE 3:45 p.m., Sun., May 18) Camp Pendleton authorities have said that the Las Pulgas fire first reported at 3:15 p.m. Thursday has burned 15,000 acres and is now at 55% contained. (UPDATE 3:45 p.m., Sun., May 18) (UPDATE: 9:30 a.m., Sun., May 18) Las Pulgas Fire remains at 15,000 acres, now 42% contained The Las Pulgas fire first... Full story
