Also serving the communities of De Luz, Rainbow, Camp Pendleton, Pala and Pauma
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FALLBROOK – November home prices remained firm, while volume slipped in North San Diego County as the market continued to slow down as is typical at this time of year, Jerry Kalman, a Realtor® with HomeSmart Real Estate in Fallbrook has reported. Comparing November real estate activity in Bonsall and Fallbrook with prior periods, the average selling price of $506,000 was equal to October and 22 percent better than November 2012. Selling prices were eight percent lower than original asking prices, dragged down by an...
A chartered tour bus, with 21 people aboard, spun out and overturned in the rain on Interstate 15 in Fallbrook at approximately 2:30 p.m. on Dec. 19. The accident, which occurred just south of the State Route 76 intersection, left one woman dead and 19 other passengers injured. Authorities said the incident resulted in the highest number of injuries in a single crash in over five years here. "We were triaging the victims at the scene to determine the order they were being sent to the hospitals," said John Buchanan, public...
FALLBROOK – The Grand Opening festivities of the Real Living Lifestyles, Fallbrook office, located at 746 South Main Ave. was deemed a “huge success.” The branch office in Fallbrook has an extraordinary team of educated, caring, professional agents that are available to service all real estate needs. “Hiring Real Living Lifestyles (RLL) agents to represent the sale or purchase of a home, you will always get knowledgeable, first class service with a personal touch...
FALLBROOK – Want to sell a property quickly? Looking for the perfect dream house? Hoping to get the best deal possible during the complex process of buying or selling a home? With so much money – and often, emotion – at stake, going it alone is generally not the best way to reach the goal. The secret for success: work with a savvy real estate agent. A qualified real estate agent will streamline the process, help one save money and serve as a liaison with the...
Nov. 29 300 block W. Clemmens Ln. Vandalism Dec. 1 5200 block S. Mission Rd. Vandalism 300 block Sky Vista Way Violate domestic court order; petty theft Dec. 2 900 block Alturas Rd. Arrest: Willful cruelty to a child w/minor injury Dulin Rd. @ Lake Circle Dr. (1) Cited: Process concentrated cannabis Dulin Rd. @ Lake Circle Dr. (2) Cited: Possess 1oz. or less of marijuana while driving 1000 block S. Main Ave. Petty theft 700 block McDonald Rd. Theft from elder/dependent adult Dec. 3 2700 block Reche Rd. Petty theft 3000 block...
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SAN DIEGO – Local schools have reported 18 new cases of pertussis as whooping cough activity continues to increase in the region, according to the San Diego County Health and Human Services Agency, including a 15-year-old who was up-to-date on immunizations and attends Oasis High School in the Fallbrook Union High School District There have been 284 cases of pertussis reported in the county so far this year, compared to last year’s total of 165 cases. Although the n...
The County of San Diego accepted a donation from the San Diego Regional Fire Foundation for rescue equipment. The San Diego County Board of Supervisors voted 5-0 Dec. 3 to accept the $29,820 donation while authorizing Board of Supervisors chairman Greg Cox to sign a letter of appreciation on behalf of the Board of Supervisors and the county. The supervisors also appropriated that money into the Public Safety Group for San Diego County Regional Fire Authority services and supplies. “Getting the right equipment in the hands o...
FALLBROOK – For those who follow activities at Fallbrook High School, or who have the opportunity to drive by the school on Stage Coach Lane, they know that progress is being made to construct a new press box for the stadium. These same people would also know that this project seems to be taking a long time and, based upon prior press releases about donations, seems to be an expensive project. Here are things community members might like to know about the project, according to Fallbrook Union High School District...
FALLBROOK – Several student members of AAUW’s AVID mentoring program at Fallbrook High School enjoyed a special Thanksgiving holiday trip with their mentors. On the way from Oceanside to San Diego’s Old Town, they snacked and visited with each other as they watched the scenery from the upper level of the Coaster. It was the first time many of the girls had taken a train, visited Oceanside, or Old Town. While walking around Old Town, they shopped, toured museums, pan...
SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS – Air Force Airman Luke M. Bienduga graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, San Antonio, Texas. The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness, and basic warfare principles and skills. Bienduga is the grandson of Robert Dickey of Fallbrook....
FALLBROOK – The Fallbrook Women’s Golf Club donated over 50 toys to the Boys & Girls Clubs of North County on Dec. 10. Dolly Harty and Sandi Simpson happily surprised Boys & Girls Club staff and members with the generous donation. The presents will be distributed to the children at the annual Christmas party being held Dec. 19 at 4 p.m. at the Boys & Girls Club’s Ingold Unit on Ivy Street in Fallbrook.... Full story
At the Fallbrook Golf Club things have been shaken and stirred; and what is happening is all good. Since owners Jack and Bonnie Lamberson took over, they have been working hard to make some positive changes. One of those changes is the name of the restaurant associated with the club. Formerly called the Hukilau, the restaurant is now named Jack’s Place. The name has a congenial feel to it – like you are a friend and are being invited over to this friend’s place for a m... Full story
The water rates the San Diego County Water Authority (CWA) charges its member agencies will increase in calendar year 2014 by an average of 3.5 percent for treated water and 2.6 percent for untreated water. The CWA approved its 2014 rates and charges on June 27 along with each agency’s share of pro-rata assessments for charges other than water purchases. The CWA’s water rates are based on a melded rate involving delivery of water from the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California (MWD) and water purchased from the...
The San Diego County Board of Supervisors voted 5-0 Dec. 3 to approve a fee structure which will cover the county’s costs of inspection and plan review services for new buildings under the jurisdiction of the San Diego County Regional Fire Authority (SDCRFA). “It’s a reasonable fee that will basically provide recovery of costs for certain functions that we perform,” said county fire marshal Gregory Schreiner. The SDCRFA was created in 2008 and initially included the area covered by the DeLuz, Intermountain, Ocotillo Wells, Ra...
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Two months ago, Fallbrook resident Linda Harris took in two foals that were orphaned during a roundup of wild horses on the Navajo reservation in New Mexico. The mothers of the foals were slaughtered during the roundup, leaving 17 babies, ranging in age from 2 to 7 months at that time, in a life-threatening situation. They were rescued by Wild for Life Foundation’s Lifetime Equine Refuge which sought foster homes for them. Harris stepped forward and the two severely m...
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The San Diego County Board of Supervisors supported certifying the 35 mph speed limit on Alvarado Street between Vine Street and Stage Coach Lane for radar enforcement. The supervisors’ 5-0 vote Dec. 4 approved the introduction and first reading of the ordinance. The second reading and adoption is scheduled for Jan. 8, in which case the ordinance allowing for radar certification would take effect on Feb. 7, 2014. The supervisors also recertified for radar enforcement the section of Alvarado Street from Stage Coach Lane to L...
On Jan. 29, a public hearing will be held to establish a Community Facilities District (CFD) for the Horse Creek Ridge development, slated for the east side of Interstate 15 near State Route 76. The hearing will take place at 2 p.m. in the hearing room at the County Operations Center at 5520 Overland Drive in San Diego. A 5-0 San Diego County Board of Supervisors vote Dec. 4 set the hearing date while also finding that the assessment district creation is within the scope of the project’s Environmental Impact Report adopted i... Full story
A loose-knit Fallbrook musical group has struck a chord with a community organization that owns and operates a popular pocket park in the village. The chord, or accord, has cleared the way for the Fallbrook Drum Circle to return to the Fallbrook Village Square on Dec. 22. A free event will be held from 2 to 5 p.m. and participants are planning to bring non-alcoholic beverages and finger foods to share. A drum circle leader recently announced an end to the standoff that had prompted the group to move to another location for...
Crime numbers are down this year overall in the Fallbrook area, according to the San Diego County Sheriff’s Dept. The information is based on a recent report by ARJIS (the Automated Regional Justice Information System), a division of the San Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG), which does crime analysis for the region. “Violent crime is down 25 percent in the Fallbrook area in the first 10 months, compared to the same time period last year,” said Lt. Todd Richardson, commander of the Fallbrook Sheriff’s substat...
Edward “Larry” Robinson was just one of those among us. He blended into the mosaic of our everyday lives. The Fallbrook resident embodied music as a playful soul tucked behind a sly, knowing smile. And then – suddenly, brutally, inexplicably – in March he was taken away. Nine months later, his wife and family continue to draw love and support from a web of friends and acquaintances that stretches from Fallbrook to Temecula and beyond. But the pain still surfaces. T...
FALLBROOK – It is with great pleasure that Andrea Bianca Verdin and Matthew Estrada announce their engagement and forthcoming marriage. Andrea is the daughter of Rudy and Asuzena Verdin of Fallbrook. She graduated from Point Loma Nazarene University in 2007 with a major in broadcast journalism, and Vanguard University with a degree in educational leadership. She is employed at the Fallbrook Apostolic Assembly, and freelances for the Fallbrook/Bonsall Village News. Matt... Full story
FALLBROOK – The first Avocado Half Marathon and 5K will take place on Saturday, Feb. 22, 2014. As a result, some local roadways will be impacted during the hours of 6 to 10 a.m. that day. The marathon route includes Gird Rd, Via Monserate, Alta Vista, Winterwarm, Winterhaven, Stagecoach between the high school and Reche Rd., and Reche Rd. to Live Oak Park. Roads will open up quickly behind runners to insure that travelers are least inconvenienced. Residents will be able to get in and out of roads and driveways if...
