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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SAN DIEGO - Christmas holiday statistics reported by the California Highway Patrol revealed the number of arrests for suspicion of driving under the influence statewide and countywide were both down markedly compared to last year. Fatalities decreased statewide, but were higher in San Diego County compared with 2012, according to the CHP. For the Christmas holiday period which started at 6:01 p.m. Christmas Eve and ended at 11:59 p.m. Christmas Day, there were 700 arrests for suspicion of DUI and 15 fatalities reported...
Can you remember what people gave you for Christmas last year? I don’t! I can’t even remember what gifts I gave my kids or wife last year. It’s not that I have a bad memory; I just don’t find my year-old stuff to be as exciting as the new stuff. I’m sure you can relate. Don’t you find it funny that we spend so much time thinking about, planning for and even losing sleep over “things” that a year from now we won’t even care about? I know that’s how all our favorite department stores want it. But it does become a vicious, tirin... Full story
FALLBROOK - Building a new home is an exciting, yet often agonizing, experience. The reasons for building a new home are many, but regardless of the reason, the process of choosing a builder should remain the same. • Look for a builder with a solid reputation. A builder’s reputation speaks volumes, but it doesn’t have to speak for itself. That’s because a builder who has spent years providing personal service, innovative design and quality workmanship will no doubt have a host of happy former customers ready and willing...
For most home buyers, the purchase of real estate is one of the largest financial transactions they will make. Buyers purchase a home not only for the desire to own a home of their own, but also because of changes in jobs, family situations, and the need for a smaller or larger living area. An annual survey conducted by the National Association of Realtors® of recent home buyers and sellers provides insight into detailed information about their experiences with this... Full story
NORTH COUNTY – Stringent lending policies and the escalating costs of home ownership have led many prospective home buyers to consider condominiums instead of single-family homes. Condos are typically less expensive than single-family homes, which makes lenders and borrowers alike feel more comfortable. Lenders feel better because the loans aren’t as large, while borrowers are more comfortable because such loans allow them to improve their standing with lenders, p...
FALLBROOK – Native Fallbrook resident Lisa Higbee has returned to her hometown after 20 years on the Oregon coast, where she had a successful real estate career and managed the family marina on the shores of Tenmile Lake. Her parents, Don and Joan (Diamond) Higbee both have deep Fallbrook roots. Lisa’s maternal grandfather, Joe Diamond, was a well-known Fallbrook avocado ranch manager who was responsible for developing many of the original, local avocado and citrus g...
SAN PASQUAL VALLEY – A new exhibit on ground stones has opened at the San Diego Archaeological Center. Fallbrook residents who have noticed the large boulders around the area (including at Live Oak Park and along the Santa Margarita Trail) with circular depressions in them can learn how and why they were used by local Indians in the past. For thousands of years, humans have used stone for many purposes. By carefully striking one stone against another, sharp-edged...
November 14 500 block W. Aviation Rd. Arrest: Minor possess/purchase smoking paraphernalia November 20 1400 block E. Fallbrook St. Arrest: Prohibited person own/possess/etc. ammunition December 2 700 block McDonald Rd. Theft from elder/dependent adult, larceny (over $950) December 3 2400 block S. Stage Coach Ln. Arrest: Minor possess marijuana on grounds during school activities, minor possess/purchase smoking paraphernalia December 6 800 block E. Alvarado St. Arrest: Threaten crime with intent to terrorize December 7 3900... Full story
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FALLBROOK – Live Oak Elementary student body and staff have been working on developing leadership skills and “helping those in need” in the community. In November, the school raised 800 cans of food for the Fallbrook Food Pantry. In third week of December, the school and staff raised over $400 in their “Coins for Kids” campaign. Students were charged with bringing in their loose change and students waited at car pick up to collect bags of change. Student council treasure... Full story
FALLBROOK - “The children, at the Fallbrook Child Development Center were so excited and happy about spending time with Santa and especially having a picture taken with him,” said Reva Reece, center director. “It was exciting for the children, ages 1 to 5 years old, to see their photo printed instantly. They were eager to show them to their parents.” In anticipation of Santa’s coming, the teachers at the center prepared the children well in advance. They were ready with thei...
FALLBROOK – Potter Jr. High School Principal Leonard Rodriquez presented students of the month Jocelyn Leach, eighth grade, and Emmanuel Donan, seventh grade, to the Rotary Club of Fallbrook at a recent weekly luncheon. Both students were recognized for being ready, being respectful, and being responsible. Leach was recognized for “being a model participant in class discussions and one who is not afraid to express her understanding of critical issues,” said Rod...
NORTH COUNTY – For many people, the holidays involve indulging in buffet tables loaded with lots of fattening, processed foods and sugary sweets. For those of us who strive the rest of the year to eat a healthy diet while leading busy lives, it can be a challenging time. Not only are we busier than ever, we know that all those foods we usually try to avoid are going to give us indigestion, sap our energy, and pile on the pounds. “It really isn’t hard to give you... Full story
FALLBROOK – The Fallbrook Vintage Car Club’s ROMEO group, met for its monthly luncheon at the Café Des Artistes on Dec. 4, for its last time this year. The letters that make up the group’s name, Romeo, are an acronym for “Retired Old Men Eating Out.” The ROMEO’s are car club members, most of them retired, that gather together once a month to enjoy each other’s company, tell tall tales and have a leisurely lunch in one of the many fine restaurants in Fallbrook. T...
TEMECULA – Lots of color and lots of people are expected at the Color In Motion 5K Race on Saturday, Jan. 11, 2014. The Boys & Girls Clubs of North County in Fallbrook is pleased to announce that they will be a charity partner for this unique race at Galway Downs in Temecula. Part of the proceeds will benefit the Boys & Girls Clubs of North County. Boys & Girls Clubs of North County, serving 1,500 kids in the North County area, promote the development of young people by... Full story
FALLBROOK – Legacy Endowment Community Foundation recently awarded $78,432 in grants to non-profit programs in North County San Diego from its Elisabeth Wilson Endowment Fund. The Wilson fund distributes annual grants in two fields of interest, senior citizen care and disabled assistance. Because the fund is an endowment, only the annual earnings are distributed and the original gift remains in place, forever. During the 12 years the fund has been at the Foundation, it has awarded over $1.2 million in community...
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Each month Fallbrook Women’s Connection holds a brunch for area women to inspire, encourage, and nourish their souls. Guest speakers tell their own stories of growth and conversion; entertainers sing uplifting songs and the Grand Tradition serves a satisfying brunch. The event on Dec. 13, with its holiday theme, was even more elevating than usual with a program including Judy Scharfenberg’s talk on “The Heart of Christmas” and the Fallbrook High Madrigals performing a variety...
FALLBROOK – Silvergate Retirement Residence opened its doors to the public on Dec. 12 with its annual Holiday Open House event. Silvergate invited the community to come together to celebrate the Christmas season. The popular event featured heavy hors d’oeuvres, an open bar, live entertainment, raffle prizes and a special visit from Santa. Guests enjoyed a delicious spread prepared by Silvergate’s executive chef Elena Hunt and her team. The hors d’oeuvres included jumbo s... Full story
SHERIFF PRESS RELEASE - The Riverside County Sheriff’s Department has released preliminary FBI Part I crime statistics for 2013 indicating a reduction in reported crimes for the period where crime data is currently known, January through October, as compared to that same period of time in 2012. The trend in crime data indicates sharp drops in reported violent crime in the Sheriff’s areas of Riverside County, and smaller drops in overall property crime as well. Although homicides were up sharply, along with an increase in the...
The San Diego County Board of Supervisors expressed a desire to continue the Purchase of Agricultural Conservation Easement (PACE) program. A 5-0 Board of Supervisors vote Dec. 4 directed staff to acquire easements from the 16 properties not funded during the PACE pilot program earlier this year while referring the acquisition costs of those properties to budget, directed preparation of a mitigation program as an expanded component of the PACE program, and directed to budget annual expenditures to cover placing additional...
North County Fire Protection District (NCFPD) will keep its administrative headquarters at 330 Main Ave. in Fallbrook for another five years. A 4-0 NCFPD board vote Dec. 10, with Paul Schaden absent, approved a five-year renewal of the lease agreement. The new lease will expire on Dec. 31, 2018. “I just think it does provide a good central location for the citizens,” said NCFPD deputy fire chief Ed Sprague. The NCFPD administrative headquarters and fire prevention offices had been in modular buildings behind Station 1 on Ivy...
The Rainbow Municipal Water District approved increases in water rates, operations and maintenance rates, and sewer rates. The Rainbow board’s 5-0 vote Nov. 19 increases rates by approximately eight percent for a typical district customer, although the increase in certain fixed charges translates into lower increases for more intense users. The new rates will take effect on Jan. 1. The public hearing drew three speakers, all of whom were growers concerned about the agricultural rate increase. “Their concerns were that it...
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