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 Fallbrook Chamber of Commerce has scheduled a free workshop on June 12 to explain the Affordable Care Act, and what it might mean to local businesses. The Affordable Care Act, or ACA, was passed in March of 2010. However, the most significant changes are scheduled to take effect on Jan. 1, 2014, making this a critical time to become aware of the law’s requirements. Under ACA, businesses above a certain size are required to provide health insurance to their employees, or pay a fine. These fines could r... Full story
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FALLBROOK – Young and old alike will be delighted to see a flock of Fallbrook crows at the San Diego (Del Mar) Fair this year. Created by Ashley Scibilia’s class at Fallbrook High School last year for Fallbrook Scarecrow Days, they will be located in the Student Showcase, first floor of the grandstand, June 8 through July 4. The students made the murder of crows out of plastic bags and during Scarecrow Days they greeted travelers at the juncture of South Mission Road a... Full story
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SAN DIEGO COUNTY – Portions of land in and around Oceanside were added to California’s Light Brown Apple Moth (LBAM) quarantine the week of May 20 after inspections turned up four apple moths. California’s “interior” quarantine has grown to 6,000 acres in 19 counties across the state for the apple moth, a destructive agricultural pest that eats and damages more than 250 types of crops. The County of San Diego’s Department of Agriculture, Weights and Measures (AWM) hel...
The county’s Planning Commission voted to grant a Major Use Permit for a wireless communications facility in the 1900 block of Carriage Lane. The Planning Commission’s 7-0 vote May 17 allows AT&T to construct two 22 foot tall false broadleaf trees to which 12 panel antennas, 24 remote radio units, and five surge suppressors will be mounted. The facility will also include an equipment cabinet enclosed by a concrete masonry unit (CMU) wall ten feet high and two air conditioning units surrounded by a CMU wall 6 1/2 feet hig... Full story
The San Diego County Board of Supervisors voted to increase the fire mitigation fee rates paid by developers to fund the cost of fire department facilities serving the new development. The supervisors approved the first reading and introduction of the ordinance on a 5-0 vote May 7 while approving the second reading and adoption May 14 on a 4-0 vote with Greg Cox in Sacramento. The fee for non-agricultural construction was increased from 46 cents to 47 cents per square foot,...
May 8 3100 block Red Mountain Hts. Dr. Suicide attempt May 12 200 block E. Fallbrook St. Suicide attempt May 15 900 block E. Alvarado St. Commercial burglary May 16 5200 block Triple Crown Dr. Annoying phone call 1500 block McDonald Rd. Residential burglary May 20 31800 block Paseo Lindo Get credit w/other’s ID 800 block Winter Haven Rd. Grand theft 2400 block Hummingbird Hill Ln. Battery (spouse) May 21 4100 block Holly Ln. Spousal abuse 1100 block Alturas Rd. Arrest: Violate domestic court order 1700 block Reche Rd. S...
The Healthy Woman program, a Fallbrook Hospital resource, celebrated its sixth anniversary with an exciting program and dinner at Pala Mesa Resort on May 21. Program director Monique Murphy-Mijares first gave an overview of the successful year just finished with 38 local sponsors and an average attendance of 173 ladies at each monthly Ladies Night Out event. Membership in the program, which is free, now numbers 1,300 women who also receive monthly email communications with...
FALLBROOK – Margaret E. Maratsos of Fallbrook was awarded a scholarship in the amount of $1,500 by the Board of Directors of the Fallbrook Garden Club. Maratsos was born and raised in Fallbrook and graduated from Fallbrook High School in 2009. She received a bachelor’s degree in environmental horticultural science from Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo this year and is commencing a two-year course of study leading to a master’s degree in agricultural education and a Cal...
ANNAPOLIS, MD – U.S. Marine Corps Second Lieutenant Shan Gordon Mandrayar, son of Linda and Dharan Mandrayar, graduated from the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, Md. on May 24 and was commissioned as an officer in the U.S. Marine Corps. Second Lt. Mandrayar successfully completed four years of intensive academic, physical, and professional training, resulting in a Bachelor of Science degree with a major in history. As a graduate of the Naval Academy, Second Lt.... Full story
FALLBROOK – Potter Jr. High School assistant principal Allen Teng presented Students of the Month to the Rotary Club of Fallbrook at a recent weekly luncheon. Both students were recognized for being ready, being respectful, and being responsible. Alex Hernandez, seventh grade, was recognized for “always participating positively in class and going beyond expectations. He is an eager learner and a cheerful contributor to the learning environment.” Jaycee Rubalcava, eig...
Third through sixth grade students at Fallbrook Street Elementary School filled Room 305 the morning of May 21 to show off their scientific creativity in the school’s second annual Gifted and Talented Education Program Science Fair. A five-week science class, held every Tuesday after school, provided the 27 GATE students with the knowledge needed to complete their experiments. Two weeks into the voluntary class, the students began their projects. Ranging from molding bread t... Full story
FALLBROOK – In honor of April’s National Poetry Month, Live Oak Elementary School encouraged students to show off their poetic side by participating in a Book Spine Poetry contest. Students were invited to create an original poem by rearranging book titles to express an idea. Each grade level was assigned a theme. Students spent time browsing the school library, the public library, and their book shelves at home to find inspiring book titles for their poems. The w...
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FALLBROOK – A reception and awards ceremony was held May 17 at the Fallbrook Art Center to celebrate Fallbrook Art Association’s annual Spring Open Juried Show, which runs through June 7. The judge, Stephanie Goldman, chose 162 pieces for display and for the many prizes. Goldman is an instructor at the Athanaeum School of the Arts in La Jolla where she teaches figure drawing and portraiture. She has lived and studied in Europe, furthering her artistic skills through i... Full story
FALLBROOK – The Foundation for Senior Care recently voted to bring Tom Somers on to its board of directors. Somers is a financial representative with Pacific Advisors focusing his efforts on helping business owners and professionals. Known as a thoughtful, innovative advocate for his clients, he is dedicated to helping them achieve financial security. “Tom brings a wealth of business and financial expertise to the board,” stated Jack Rockwell, president of the fou...
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FALLBROOK – Any local writers who would like to improve their writing can join a critique group of writers seeking to make their own writing better. If they are mainstream, literary or commercial fiction writers and would like to join a critique group of their peers, a Fallbrook writers group is seeking members. The group meets in Fallbrook every other Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. There is no fee to attend. To get more information, call (760) 723-0233....
BONSALL – The Bonsall Woman’s Club will hold its annual Installation of Officers meeting on June 6 at 10 a.m. at San Luis Rey Downs, 31474 Golf Club Drive in Bonsall. The club’s members support local charities in the area and recently held a very successful hair and fashion show which raised additional funds for these organizations. Its members also enjoy many group activities. Women residing in Bonsall and the surrounding areas are encouraged to attend and meet new friends. For reservations, call Rosalinda Delgado at... Full story
FALLBROOK – The Angel Society of Fallbrook celebrated more than $3 million in giving to the community at its 35th annual luncheon and meeting held on May 23 at the Pala Mesa Resort. “Touched by Angels” was the theme of the event “because it is hard to live in Fallbrook and not be touched by the Angel Society,” noted President Marylyn Miller. The luncheon was attended by nearly 230 members of the organization and also featured a fashion show, silent auction and raffle,...
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