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 Healthcare District (FHD) made a strategic move and forged a Joint Powers Authority (JPA) with Tri City Healthcare District (TCHD) on June 27 in a special Closed Session meeting. "We feel this partnership will work well for the community, since people have had to go in so many different directions to get their advanced healthcare," said Stephen Abbott, board member of FHD. According to FHD administrator Vi Dupre and TCHD CEO Larry Anderson, the JPA is designed to...
SAN DIEGO - The federal Small Business Administration announced today, June 27, it will make low-interest loans available to non-farm companies in San Diego County that suffered drought-related economic losses between April 30 and June 24. The loans became available when U. S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack declared a drought disaster for San Diego, Imperial, Orange and Riverside counties Wednesday. The federal assistance will help small businesses that depend on farm and ranch production for revenues. Nurseries would... Full story
SAN DIEGO - San Diego County Assessor Ernie Dronenburg announced June 27 that the 2013 assessed value of all taxable property has increased by more than 3 percent (or $13.6 billion) from last year. The property was valued as of January 1, 2013. This year’s total assessed value is $408.8 billion. After deducting tax exempt properties (charitable, homeowners, disabled etc.) the net assessed value is $393 billion and based on a 1 percent tax rate it would produce approximately $3.9 billion in property taxes. "The residential rea...
Rocky Peak Deli serves food that is fresh, but there is a twist. They focus on the organic. Erin Bergfeld, owner for 2 ½ years, explained, “I want people to eat organically. I want people to know what is in their food and I want people to eat healthy.” Running a vegetarian and vegan establishment with an organic bent takes perseverance and a great deal of research. Erin does her share of research; and Jamie Greenwood, cook for the establishment, is also “a plethora of inform... Full story
The County’s Planning Commission recommended approval of a tiered equine ordinance which would streamline some commercial stables activities. The Planning Commission voted 4-0 June 14 to endorse the tiered ordinance with Michael Beck abstaining and Leon Brooks and John Riess not present. The San Diego County Board of Supervisors must approve any changes to the county’s Zoning Ordinance; county Department of Planning and Development Services (PDS) project manager Carl Sti...
May 7 2400 block S. Stage Coach Ln. Attempted suicide June 6 200 block W. Clemmens Ln. Grand theft June 9 1300 block S. Mission Rd. Assault w/deadly weapon (4 victims) June 11 38900 block Harris Trail Plant/cultivate marijuana June 16 Alturas Rd. @ Aviation Rd. (1) Cited: Illegal speed contest Alturas Rd. @ Aviation Rd. (2) Cited: Illegal speed contest 800 block Santa Margarita Rd. Abandoned vehicle 300 block Ranger Rd. Grand theft June 17 1300 block S. Mission Rd. Cited: Shoplifting 800 block S. Main Ave. Cited: Shoplifting... Full story
TACOMA, WASH. – Rachel Willis, a 2009 graduate of Tri-City Christian School in Vista graduated from the University of Puget Sound on May 19. Willis majored in exercise science. Willis is the daughter of Jeff and Mary Willis of Fallbrook. While a student at Puget Sound, Willis participated in the Exercise Science Club and intramural volleyball. She was also a University of Puget Sound Christian Fellowship Leader, anatomy lab assistant, and exercise physiology lab assistant....
FALLBROOK – Earlier this spring, Oasis High School was routinely re-evaluated by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) resulting in its continuing accreditation status through 2016. On June 12, Oasis High School celebrated the graduation of 36 seniors in its Class of 2013. For the 2013-2014 school year, Oasis’ enrollment is now open for students in grades 9 through 12 who prefer the option of independent study, with the additional option of all online courses. Oasis students may participate in F...
FALLBROOK – The FUESD Homeschool Program, known historically as Iowa Street School, is taking on a new program name to better reflect the location and mission of the school. The new name will be the “FUESD Fallbrook Homeschool Academy” where parents of students in grades K-8 can receive school district curriculum, support and guidance for homeschooling. Two programs are offered at this time. The CORE Program is a combination of classroom and independent study. Students attend class at school three days a week, and are...
FALLBROOK – Students at St. Peters the Apostle Catholic School welcomed senior citizens from the Fallbrook Skilled Nursing Facility recently to participate in “St. Peter is Our Patron Field Day,” an annual tradition at the school. Each team was assigned a color, and visited different game stations to learn about St. Peter and engage in some friendly competition. The seniors got a chance to bowl, while games for the students included tug-a-war, obstacle courses, jump rop... Full story
The San Diego County Board of Supervisors adjourned their June 18 meeting in memory of Arlyne Ingold, who passed away in her sleep May 7 at the age of 95. “Arlyne Ingold will be greatly missed by the Fallbrook community – and by me,” said Supervisor Bill Horn, who read the adjournment in memory. She was born in Iowa on December 27, 1917, and married Bob Ingold on June 5, 1937. They remained married until his death in January 2002. The family moved to Bonsall from Newport Beach in 1963. Ingold was a founding member of...
The San Diego County Board of Supervisors voted 5-0 June 18 to appropriate $379,245 of District Five Neighborhood Reinvestment Program funds including $95,000 for Clemmens Lane Park, the Via Rio House, and the Fallbrook Alumni Association. The $75,000 for Clemmens Lane Park will pay for a shade structure over the existing tot lot and junior playground areas. The $15,000 allocated to TERI (Training, Education, Research and Innovation) will allow for the drilling of a well and the installation of a pump and tank at the Via Rio... Full story
FALLBROOK – The Fallbrook Encore Club ended its 2012-2013 season with a special party on June 13. Members and their guests enjoyed a luncheon, held at Vista Valley Country Club, in Vista. The “Memories” theme was the basis for a special slide show and framed collages, created and presented by member Susan Weeks. Encore Club is a social club offering many different activities and parties throughout the year. Weeks’ presentation included many photos she had taken and a... Full story
With a passion for the sport of golf as well as standing up for his community, Barry Krumwiede Sr. has structured his life around both of these callings. Krumwiede prefers to think of himself as a teacher, rather than a coach, who emphasizes managing methods such as swing technique and simple approaches to fine-tuning one’s golf game. He also said accuracy is more important than distance. Early on, Krumwiede caddied for golf legend Sam Snead and, soon after, took up playing t...
CAMP PENDLETON – The two elementary schools onboard Camp Pendleton recently held promotion ceremonies for their eighth grade students. San Onofre School promoted 39 eighth grade students on June 12 in the school’s media center; Julie Hong, principal, and Christie Kay, assistant principal, led the promotion ceremony. With more than 100 audience members there to celebrate, the students stood proudly as they received awards from the school. On June 13, Mary Fay Pendleton S... Full story
FALLBROOK – Fallbrook VFW Post 1924 recently installed the Ladies Auxiliary’s new officers for the July 1, 2013-2014 term. Outgoing president Anne Richter passed the gavel over to incoming president Texanne Schaden. Richter, who served five years as president, said she is looking forward to Schaden’s new ideas in her role as president and all of the good that she will do for veterans in this community in the upcoming year. Anyone who would like to join this group of lad...
FALLBROOK – Fallbrook’s Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1924 was represented at the 2013 National Veterans Golden Age Games (NVGAG) by post member Andrew Genninger, who brought home a bronze medal in the javelin competition. Genninger was also a member of the Veterans Administration’s San Diego Healthcare System team, competing against other Veterans Administration teams and disabled veterans from all over the United States and its territories; including Guam and Ame...
The County’s Traffic Advisory Committee (TAC) recommended that the 45 mph speed limit on a 1.8-mile segment of Gopher Canyon Road be recertified for radar enforcement. The TAC’s unanimous June 7 recommendation is scheduled to be ratified by the San Diego County Board of Supervisors on Aug. 7. The radar certification covers the Bonsall road from Spa Havens Way to East Vista Way. In order for a speed limit to be enforceable by radar, a speed survey must show that the speed lim...
The June 13 actions of the Bonsall Unified School District board included unanimous approval of a resolution for the exchange of property tax revenues from the Fallbrook Union High School District to the new Bonsall Unified School District. “It’s just another technical issue,” said Bonsall superintendent Justin Cunningham. “We had to get it done.” The transfer of the current Bonsall Union School District territory from the Fallbrook Union High School District to the Bonsall Unified School District will be effective July 1, 2... Full story
The North County Joint Powers Authority will not provide per diem payments for alternate board members who do not vote at a joint powers authority meeting. The JPA board voted unanimously June 5 that only members participating in a voting capacity will receive per diem payments. “Only a voting member of the board at a particular meeting would receive a meeting fee,” said JPA executive officer Brian Brady. A 5-1 vote April 3 approved a $150 per diem rate for board members, but that did not include any discussion on whe...
Eleven Greater Fallbrook organizations made requests for 2013-14 Community Enhancement Funds, including several who spoke before the San Diego County Board of Supervisors during a June 10-11 hearing. On a countywide basis, 361 entities requested a total of $11,077,027. Although only Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) revenue derived from lodging facilities in unincorporated San Diego County funds the Community Enhancement program, organizations in incorporated cities are also eligible for funding. Each county supervisor has a... Full story
SAN DIEGO - A military court today overturned a former Camp Pendleton Marine's conviction stemming from the killing of unarmed man in Iraq in 2006. Sgt. Lawrence Hutchins III was convicted in 2007 after being accused of being the mastermind of a plan to kidnap and kill a suspected insurgent, but grabbed another man instead when the suspected insurgent's family foiled the plot. Hutchins was a squad leader of a unit conducting counter-insurgency operations. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces overturned his...
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CAMP PENDLETON - A brush fire broke out this afternoon in a training area at the northern end of Camp Pendleton and quickly blackened about 250 acres. The fire began in the San Mateo area about 2:30 p.m. and was likely sparked by a training exercise, although the official cause had yet to be determined, Camp Pendleton Deputy Fire Chief Robert Johnson said. Firefighters from the North County military installation and the Orange County Fire Authority had the blaze about 10 percent contained as of 5:30 p.m., Johnson said. No...
FALLBROOK – The Fallbrook Historical Society extends a warm invitation to all to attend the Fallbrook Community Picnic on Sunday, June 30. The event will be held at the Historical Society Museum grounds, 1730 Hill Street, (Rocky Crest Road and Hill Street) beginning at 11 a.m. Some 60 years ago a group of Fallbrook citizens got together during a Fallbrook High School Alumni party and decided to plan a summer “doins” at Live Oak Park. They invited all the residents of Fallbrook to their event and dubbed the get... Full story
