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April 26 - 1600 block Rainbow Valley Rd. - Commercial burglary; stolen vehicle May 7 - 500 block Ammunition Rd. - Arrest: Possess controlled substance; possess controlled substance paraphernalia - 1700 block Santa Margarita Rd. - Get credit w/other's ID May 10 - 700 block Iowa St. - Petty theft May 11 - 1100 block S. Mission Rd. - Lost property May 15 - 1300 block Rainbow Crest Rd. - Residential burglary May 16 - 200 block Ammunition Rd. - Arrest: Felon, flash incarceration - Pico Ave. @ W. Elder St. - Arrest: Drunk in...
SAN DIEGO - San Diego County Treasurer-Tax Collector Dan McAllister announced today, May 28, his office is searching for individuals who may be entitled to unclaimed property tax refunds totaling nearly $1.3 million. The Unclaimed Monies list includes refunds to property taxpayers and those who have previously owned property in San Diego County in the past five years. Those who applied for an assessment appeal, previously owned a business and the property associated with it,...
Fallbrook High School administrators have reported that an investigation into the sanitary condition of the school's wrestling room has been concluded, after parents addressed their concerns to the district's board of trustees at their April 27 and May 11 meetings. According to Fallbrook Union High School District (FUHSD) superintendent, Dr. Hugo Pedroza, "FUHSD has conducted a thorough investigation regarding claims by some parents that the high school's wrestling room was the source of a 'ringworm epidemic,' affecting more...
The County of San Diego has an annual Public Health Champion recognition ceremony, and this year's ceremony April 10 included the presentation of a Public Health Champion Award to Fallbrook Healthcare District administrator Vi Dupre. "It's a great honor," Dupre said. Dupre was one of 16 recipients of a Public Health Champion Award during the ceremony at the County Administration Center. "It was a recognition of a lot of people for a lot of work that they do," Dupre said. "It was great to be included on that list with other...
The San Diego County Board of Supervisors voted 5-0 May 5 to approve the allocation of $716,000 from the Neighborhood Reinvestment Program (NRP) budget of Supervisor Bill Horn, including $26,000 which will be used for Village Square in Downtown Fallbrook. The grant agreement is with the Fallbrook Village Association and will be used for items such as lighting, expanded storage facilities, a three-compartment sink installation, umbrellas, chairs, tables, and relocation of the kiosk. "The Fallbrook Village Square is such a...
The San Diego County Board of Supervisors took the first step towards enacting a 45 mph speed limit on West Lilac Road which will be certified for radar enforcement. A 3-0 Board of Supervisors vote May 13, with Greg Cox involved in California Coastal Commission matters and Ron Roberts delayed following a Red Cross event earlier that morning, approved the introduction and first reading of the ordinance for the speed limit and radar enforcement for the 4.4-mile distance from Camino Del Rey to Old Highway 395. The second...
FALLBROOK – Curtain Call Company is excited to announce their summer youth production of "You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown." Auditions will be held Tuesday, June 2 from 6 to 9 p.m. at Christ the King Lutheran Church, 1620 S. Stage Coach Lane. Performances will be July 17 to 26 at the Hilltop Center, 331 E. Elder Street, Fallbrook. Rehearsals will be Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday evenings. A casting fee will be charged if an actor is cast in the show. Based on the comic strip made famous by Charles Schultz, this charming music...
BONSALL – Under the direction of Stacy Pecore, and choreographer Morgan Sharpe, the Sullivan Middle School music department recently competed in the Music in the Parks Festival. They are proud to announce that the Show Choir II and the Acoustic Guitar Ensemble took Superior ratings. In addition, Show Choirs III, IV and I took Excellent ratings, with Show Choir III taking first place in their division. The Jazz Band earned a Good Rating.... Full story
PALA – Pala Casino Spa & Resort will continue its free events series in June featuring the 60+ Club at 1 p.m. on Tuesdays, 12:30 p.m. on Thursdays, and tribute concerts at 8 p.m. on Saturdays in the Infinity Showroom. The free June entertainment schedule includes: - Tuesday, June 2, 1 p.m. – 60+ Club, The Neil Deal, a tribute to Neil Young and the music of Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young. - Saturday, June 6, 8 p.m. – Thunder Road, a tribute to Bruce Springsteen and The E Stree... Full story
FALLBROOK – Fallbrook Tomahawk Football Camp will begin Monday, June 8 at Fallbrook High School and is open this year to all high school students and 2015-2016 eighth graders. Run by Fallbrook Football Boosters, Inc., and coached by many of the high school football coaches, including head varsity coach, Kyle Williams, this camp has traditionally been mandatory for all freshman through senior football players planning to play in the fall.In an effort to recruit new players a...
The county's Planning Commission approved a Major Use Permit for a wireless telecomunication facility in the 2500 block of Guajome Lake Road. The Planning Commission's 5-0 vote May 13, with Peder Norby and Douglas Barnhart absent, allows Verizon to construct and operate a facility which utilizes a 35 foot tall false broadleaf tree to house 12 panel antennas and 12 remote radio units. The permit also authorizes two equipment enclosures, trenching, and landscaping. The 6.7-acre parcel has A70 Limited Agriculture zoning and a... Full story
SAN DIEGO - A teenage girl who started a fire a year ago that sparked the larger Cocos wildfire, which blackened nearly 2,000 acres and destroyed more than 35 homes and other structures, was sentenced May 27 to 400 hours of community service with an organization like the Burn Institute or Salvation Army. Juvenile Court Judge Aaron Katz also ordered the 14-year-old to continue to live with her parents, stay in school and write a letter of apology to the victims. Katz made the minor a ward of the court, ordering her to report...
SAN DIEGO - The University of San Diego Burnham-Moores Institute for Real Estate's Index of Leading Economic Indicators rose 0.9 percent in April, the 11th straight monthly increase, it was announced today, May 28. USD professor Alan Gin said all six sectors in the index improved, with a big jump in the number of residential building permits issued by local governments. He said the jobs picture and outlook for the national economy were also better. "The outlook continues to be for strong growth in the local economy for the re...
SAN DIEGO - The sheriff's department should implement a rotation policy in adult detention facilities in San Diego to better balance experienced personnel with newer, less experienced deputies, according to a county grand jury report released today, May 28. The department's lack of a formal rotation policy has resulted in more experienced staff being able to take assignments some consider more favorable toward career enhancement. The scenario often leaves a greater percentage of inexperienced personnel responsible for managin...
The 50th annual Fallbrook Vintage Car Show was indeed pure gold. Breaking all attendance records and number of classic car entries, the spectacular event, held Sunday, May 24, on the grass at Pala Mesa Resort was a sight to behold. Live music, multiple food booths, a beer and wine garden, raffles and an outstanding children's play area, made the event sponsored by the Fallbrook Vintage Car Club perfect for the entire family. It appears from early estimates that over 10,000... Full story
FALLBROOK – Ahrend Studios named the winners of their 26th annual Cute Kids Contest winners. The photographers said, "This year has been great with some many cute kids. There were lots of siblings and cousins entering and more boys than previous years." The Facebook Favorite winner, Jayden Lopez, had almost 500 votes and the People's Choice Winner, Eduardo Aguilera, won overwhelmingly with lots of support from family and friends voting at the sponsor locations. It was hard f...
Helen Jeffers Jones, a Fallbrook resident since 1949, gently and quietly passed away in her daughter’s arms on April 24, 2015. She was 94. Helen had a zest for life. She was vivacious, adventuresome, nurturing, and compassionate. Having been born in Kansas in 1920, her family relocated from Ness City, Kans. to Denver, Colo. when she was 19. It was there that she captured the heart of Wilson Jones. After a short and romantic courtship, they were married in May, 1941. A short t...
FALLBROOK – Are homeowners responsible for tree care-related accidents on their property? Unfortunately, the answer isn't simple. It depends on several factors, including state law, the circumstances of the accident, and the type of insurance coverage the homeowner and contractor each possess. "Liability is a complicated issue, but even so, there are several steps all homeowners can take to reduce the risk of litigation," says Tchukki Andersen, BCMA, CTSP* and staff a...