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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A concept is being discussed and developed that may lead to Fallbrook High School changing its administrative infrastructure in an effort to provide more one-on-one help and guidance for students. The thought is that if smaller "learning communities" were created within the greater student population, administrators could be assigned specifically to groups to provide personalized support for both the youth and teaching staff. According to FUHSD superintendent, Dr. Hugo Pedroza, the district's board of trustees has given...
The San Diego County Water Authority has deemed work on the relining of three SDCWA pipelines along the San Luis Rey River as complete. The work, which has been visible over the past few months, was to be done early in the SR76 East widening project. A unanimous CWA board vote May 28 approved the Notice of Completion for the project while authorizing the release of funds to contractor L.H. Woods and Sons, Inc., which had been held in retention. The CWA's Second Aqueduct includes Pipelines 3, 4, and 5. Pipelines 3 and 5... Full story
Nestled away in the rolling hills of Fallbrook is a ranch that owners Bob and Mary Manns have aptly named Manns Magic Ranch. The magic is not just in the fact that these two self-proclaimed horse lovers have five horses of their own, but more specifically the oldest one they have. Magic, a distinguished Polish Arabian lives on the ranch. She is celebrating her 46th birthday on June 15. For Magic’s human counterparts, that would be the equivalent of turning about 140 this y...
Thousands of people gathered on overpasses and lined the streets early in the evening on Wednesday, June 10 to welcome USMC Sgt. Eric M. Seaman home to Murrieta one final time. Seaman, who was killed in a helicopter crash in May while on a humanitarian mission in Nepal, was escorted from San Diego by hundreds of motorists, including members of the Patriot Guard Riders, police, firefighters, Marines and everyday citizens. As the procession made it’s way to Murrieta Valley F...
ESCONDIDO – A man and a woman, both under 20, were jailed today, June 11, in connection with the shooting death of a 21-year-old Fallbrook man earlier this week along an Escondido roadway, authorities said. Steven LaRussa was shot multiple times on Gamble Street near East El Norte Parkway about 1:15 p.m. Tuesday, June 9 and later died in a hospital, Escondido police Lt. Eric Skaja said. An investigation led police to Escondido residents Juan Maldonado, 18 and Jessica Espinoza-Contreras, 19, but it was not immediately clear h...
FALLBROOK – The members of St. John’s Episcopal Church have begun planning to provide 325 children and teens with new, filled backpacks when they return to school in the fall. These young people are from the families registered with the Fallbrook Food Pantry. Many would otherwise be unable to afford this essential learning equipment for the coming school year. "This is the third annual Backpack Project," said St. John's Outreach chair Mike McCormick. "Our church is small, but the whole community got behind the effort las...
FALLBROOK – In the month of June, Fallbrook Library's offerings include a lecture, a summer concert, a writing workshop and a summer reading program. On Thursday, June 11 at6:30 p.m., the Friends of the Fallbrook Library continues its lecture series on Healthy Habits for You. This week’s lecture will discuss brain health, presented by the Alzheimer’s Association. Everyone is invited to attend. The Fallbrook Chamber Orchestra's free summer concert will be on Sunday, June 14 at 3 p.m. The orchestra is composed of music... Full story
FALLBROOK – Soroptimist International of Fallbrook recently honored Chandra L. Friend with the club’s Live Your Dream Award in the amount of $1,000. The award is designated for a woman who is the primary financial support of her family, attends a vocational/skills training program, or an undergraduate degree program, and has a financial need. Samantha Rose Peterson is the winner of the Violet Richardson Award, which recognizes young women between the ages of 14 and 17 who vol...
FALLBROOK – On May 11, the Fallbrook Animal Sanctuary welcomed girls from Girl Scout Troop 2858 to its facilities. Janet Lucore, its director, gave the troop a tour to teach the girls about animal rescue and the tireless work involved. Dr. Kathy Earle, a local veterinarian, taught the girls who want to be veterinarians one day about what veterinarians do and how they can help animals. They looked at x-rays, bone samples, discussed diseases and procedures, and also learned w...
FALLBROOK – All ages are invited to take the Summer Reading Challenge at San Diego County Library! The Challenge runs from June 1 through Aug. 31 and awards prizes to customers who complete a goal of reading 10 books or 10 hours. This year’s Summer Reading Challenge theme is Read to the Rhythm and libraries are hosting special events all summer long. "The Summer Reading Challenge encourages thousands of kids, teens, and adults to read and participate in library events each and every summer," said Library Director José Apon... Full story
SAN DIEGO – On May 24, two Fallbrook residents graduated from the University of San Diego (USD). Karissa Hagen earned a bachelor's degree in biology and Evan Nagata was awarded a bachelor's degree in computer science. The University of San Diego is a Catholic institution of higher learning committed to teaching, the liberal arts, the formation of values and the creation of ethical leaders.... Full story
Boarding the train in Paris, Midwesterner Cliff Bradshaw was ill-prepared for his new life in Berlin during 1931. Played by Eric Hellmers, Cliff is real and believable in Welk Resort's current production. To avoid scrutiny at the German border, fellow passenger Ernst Ludwig, slides his briefcase between Bradshaw's which alerts Cliff to his surroundings. However, all is forgotten about the contraband when Ludwig befriends Bradshaw by recommending a place to stay. Ludwig's smarm... Full story
Not only are California gardeners faced with new pests, we are confronted with the most severe drought in decades, and with the drastic rationing that water districts must impose. We must vigilantly manage our water use if we hope to maintain our cherished roses – in fact, we may well be forced to go into survival mode. In a previous column I noted that: "Typical mature, full-size hybrid teas in Southern California soil require six to nine gallons of water a week when the h...
Keith Jameson has been given the contract to appraise the Bonsall Unified School District's (BUSD) Gird Road property. A 4-0 BUSD board vote April 22, with Erin English absent, authorized the $5,000 appraisal services contract with Jameson. The appraisal will allow the Gird Road property to be considered as collateral for other Bonsall Unified School District borrowing. "We had to have someone who was qualified to deal with public and semi-public zoned property," said BUSD superintendent Justin Cunningham. Jameson is also bas...
FALLBROOK – The pace of real estate activity in the Fallbrook/Bonsall market continued to improve as the number of sold properties increased in May, Jerry Kalman, a Realtor® with HomeSmart Real Estate has reported. After an abnormal jump in April, the average Fallbrook and Bonsall selling price of $549,000 per home reflected a trend established earlier in 2015 with small, single-digit increases. With a six percent increase over May 2014, last month the price point came in 10 p... Full story
SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS – Air Force Airman 1st Class Kyle S. Densmore 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. Densmore is the son of Wendy and Steve Densmore of Fallbrook, and husband of Grecia Gullen. He is a 2009 graduate of Fallbrook Union High School and earned an associate d...
BONSALL – The top five spellers from each fourth grade class at Bonsall Elementary School participated in the Fourth Grade Spelling Bee on May 27. There are five fourth grade classes, totaling 150 students. From those top 25 students, three winners were awarded gold, silver, and bronze medals plus a Scholastic book. The winners are: First place – Eva Thomas from Mrs. Rojas' class; Second place – Annie Riley and Third place – Anthony Thomas, both from Ms. Sinclair's class.... Full story
FALLBROOK – On Wednesday, June 10, a group started Grief Share at Christ the King Lutheran Church, 1620 S. Stage Coach Ln. The group meets every Wednesday in the Fireside Room at 7 p.m., watches a 25-minute video, then has a time of sharing, if participants want to. People from neighboring communities are invited to come, both those who go to a church and those who don’t. The group is open to all who are suffering loss; there is no specific time period to grieve. For more information, call the church office, (760) 728...
FALLBROOK – North County Fire Protection District conducted free "Sidewalk CPR Day" training on June 4 along with the County Health and Human Services Agency (HHSA) and about a dozen organizations around the county. Trained professionals taught individuals to administer cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) to the beat of the Bee Gees "Stayin’ Alive." Fallbrook's two locations were Major Market and Albertson's. The goal was to train 4,000 people to perform hands-only CPR on adu...
FALLBROOK – Marvin is a senior male miniature pincher. Date of birth around 2004. He is black and brown and gets along with other dogs as well cats. He is also good with children and very easy on a leash. He was found roaming around the streets and was wearing a woolen vest but was never claimed. A lovely little dog, he loves to sit with someone and be cuddled. He doesn't see very good and also is nearly deaf. But he loves to go for his walks! Marvin is available for a...
FALLBROOK – The Rotary Club of Fallbrook and the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (Temecula) completed a service project on May 30 at the Foundation for Senior Care in Fallbrook. Their project was the demolition of an aging shed, removal of the debris, and site preparation for a new structure. The group was busy from the beginning with everyone joining in on the effort.... Full story
RAINBOW - While the fatal crash of a 60-year-old Winchester man is still under investigation, it appears some type of medical emergency may have been the cause. The single-vehicle crash, a 2003 BMW sedan, left the driver dead near the San Diego-Riverside county line, the California Highway Patrol said today. Witnesses told investigators that the vehicle began to drift to the right off northbound Interstate 15, hitting the bridge railing south of Rainbow Valley Boulevard at freeway speeds, CHP Officer Jim Bettencourt said....
