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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The June 24 passage of the County of San Diego’s 2014-15 budget included the allocation of Community Enhancement funds from the County of San Diego’s Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) revenue, and several Greater Fallbrook organizations will receive grants from the Community Enhancement program. Each county supervisor was given a $599,393 Community Enhancement budget and made recommendations on how much of his or her budget would be given to each group requesting funds. The rec...
The Vallecitos School District (VSD) board of trustees approved specifications for a bond measure to be put on the Nov. 4 ballot at their June board meeting. Funds from the bond would be used for various improvements at the school facility. According to VSD superintendent and principal David Jones, the district board has created a facilities improvement priority list that details various projects and renovations needed for the school building and grounds. “There are some h... Full story
The 2011 update to the county’s general plan included direction from the San Diego County Board of Supervisors for periodic updates to reflect corrections, changes of ownership, and new circumstances. On June 18, 2014, the county supervisors voted 4-0, with Ron Roberts absent, to approve the first series of updates. “It’s definitely a cleanup,” said Supervisor Dianne Jacob. The Board of Supervisors directed county staff to develop a “clean-up” in the form of a general plan amendment every two years. Because the initial gen...
The San Diego County Board of Supervisors voted 5-0 June 18 to authorize three grant applications to the Federal Aviation Administration and the State Division of Aeronautics, including one for design of runway safety improvements at Fallbrook Community Airpark. “This is a typical authority granted by the board for applying and accepting federal and state funding for qualified projects that have been approved by the Board of Supervisors,” said County Airports director Pete Drinkwater. The FAA sets aside entitlement gra... Full story
Fallbrook Healthcare District (FHD) sent out Request for Proposal (RFP) guidelines to 11 hospital management organizations on June 24 in hopes of receiving interest from those who may be interested in operating Fallbrook Hospital or providing some level of service to the community. “The district anticipates response to the Requests for Proposal that will yield strong interest and submissions that will address needs and concerns of the community,” said FHD administrator Vi Dupre. Dupre said that the district asked that the ent...
The Fallbrook Community Planning Group (FCPG) submitted a list of capital improvement priorities for local roadways to the County of San Diego Public Works Department following its June 16 meeting. Anne Burdick, chair of the FCPG circulation committee, presented the list of priorities her group had formulated and made a motion for approval, which passed unanimously. “We have long advocated improving intersections before widening roads, and these lists reflect that principle,” said Burdick. “We also felt that the roads with...
FALLBROOK – The Reche Community Club would like to invite local residents to its monthly potluck meeting on July 12 at 5:30 p.m. to hear about koi fish. The guest speaker will be Takemi Adachi. The club meets at the Reche Schoolhouse at 1319 S. Live Oak Park Rd. For more information, call (760) 723-6601....
FALLBROOK – Fallbrook High alum Tyler McCune will be spending part of his summer vacation in monastic robes while participating in the Fo Guang Shan Buddhist Monastic Retreat at the Fo Guang Shan Monastery in Southern Taiwan. Fo Guang Shan Temple, the largest Buddhist monastery in Taiwan, is opening its doors to 50 to 60 university students interested in experiencing authentic Chinese Buddhist monastic life. Past participant Justin Whitaker wrote in a blog that the... Full story
FALLBROOK – Could any food be as simplistic and delicious at the same time as a grilled patty on top of a crusty bun, served with lettuce, tomato and one’s choice of condiments? Burgers are the go-to item for barbecues, campouts, fast-food meals, and casual dining. A juicy burger can satisfy so many cravings in one sitting. If ever there was a recipe to master, it would be grilling the perfect burger. Though barbecued burgers may seem easy to make, all too often burgers... Full story
FALLBROOK – On June 13, Cole Ryan Bezzant graduated summa cum laude and with college honors from UCLA College of Letters & Science in the division of social sciences. He received a bachelor of arts, majoring in history. Bezzant attended Fallbrook schools throughout his youth, beginning with kindergarten at Fallbrook Street School and graduating from Oasis High School, where he was inspired and mentored by teacher Linda Poznanter (now retired). He did his general studies... Full story
FALLBROOK – At a recent joint board meeting, co-presidents of California Retired Teachers (CalRTA) Divisions 81 and 78 met to consult and share strategies for retaining and recruiting members. Statewide, CalRTA has lost 4000+ members in the past year. Both state and division personnel are working on updating their tactics to meet current retirees interests when they consider joining CalRTA.... Full story
MANHATTAN, KANSAS – More than 3,400 Kansas State University students have earned semester honors for their academic performance during the spring 2014 semester, including Connor McClelland of Fallbrook. Students with at least 12 graded hours and whose grade point average for the semester is 3.75 or above receive semester honors. They also receive commendations from their deans and the honors recorded on their permanent academic records....
FALLBROOK – Local children are welcome to join Wonders Science in an unforgettable exploration of the furthest reaches of the universe this summer in an educational camp that will meet Monday, July 7, through Thursday, July 10 from 9 a.m. to noon. Kids will have an opportunity to build and launch a two-foot rocket that soars over 1,500 feet, collect real lava rocks, as well as experiment with awesome chemicals found on numerous planets. They will learn how to crush items with nothing more than air – just like on... Full story
FALLBROOK – Shayli Coppock received her bachelor of arts degree in psychology on June 1 from Linfield College. Coppock graduates cum laude (which indicates a grade point average of 3.65 to 3.79). Linfield College is located in McMinnville, Oregon....
Video by JP Raineri [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sHXQBKqDLx0[/youtube] Heated protests caused buses carrying undocumented immigrants traveling to Murrieta to divert plans. The scene at the Murrieta Border Patrol Station on Madison Ave. was described as intense with over a hundred people from around the Valley waving signs, shouting their stance and debating with those in opposition. When the three white buses with blacked out windows rolled in protestors stood in... Full story
June 3 500 block Alturas Rd. : Found property; vandalism June 14 1700 block Woodbrook Ln. : Violate domestic court order June 19 Pepper Tree Ln. (#1) : Arrest: Carry concealed dirk/dagger Pepper Tree Ln. (#2) : Arrest (Juvenile): Possess up to 1 oz marijuana; possess smoking paraphernalia W. Fallbrook St. @ Alturas Rd. (#1) : Cited: Possess up to 1 oz marijuana W. Fallbrook St. @ Alturas Rd. (#2) : Arrest (Juvenile): Possess up to 1 oz marijuana; possess smoking paraphernalia 400 block Ammunition : Residential burglary June...
This has been a difficult week in the city of Murrieta. We have been challenged and in some ways we fell down in the face of the challenge. We have been both celebrated and vilified locally and in the national press -- and mostly based on inaccurate interpretations of the same issue. On Monday, Mayor Long gave a press conference. During that press conference he recognized people's right to peaceful protest. He also expressed frustration with the federal immigration policy that appears to be encouraging women and children from... Full story
Update - According to Cal Fire, as of 4:30 p.m. on July 3, the "Banner Fire" was at 150 acres and 15 percent containment. The areas of Kentwood and Whispering Pines continued to be under a mandatory evacuation. An Evacuation Center had been established at Jeff Martin Park in Julian. There have been two residences and one outbuilding destroyed. More information will be released as it becomes available. Cal Fire reported at 11:40 a.m. today that a wildland fire off Banner Grade was burning towards the east end of Julian. At...
Fallbrook’s Adele Maurer served as the credentials and awards chair for the 2014 Charity Fair Horse Show which took place June 11-14 in Del Mar and was part of the San Diego County Fair. “I take great pride in being able to be a part of this show,” Maurer said. “The Charity Fair Horse Show is really a special horse show.” The horse show was open to all breeds, although mostly saddlebreds and Morgans comprised the nearly 300 horses who participated. “It was a big success,” Maur... Full story
FALLBROOK – Completing home improvement projects by one’s self can be both rewarding and financially responsible. A growing number of homeowners are dabbling in do-it-yourself projects, recognizing both the personal and financial rewards of such undertakings. As more and more homeowners perform their own renovations and other improvement projects, many are outfitting their homes with state-of-the-art workshops and transforming garages into a do-it-yourselfer’s par...
Subaru recently announced a voluntary recall of 660,000 vehicles for brake lines that may rust and leak fluid. The recall includes vehicles sold or registered in twenty-one states and Washington, DC where salt is used to clear roads in the winter. Subarus sold or registered in California are not included in the recall. Vehicles recalled are 2005-2009 Legacys and Outbacks, 2008-14 Imprezas, and 2009-2013 Foresters. According to the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration, there is a gap in the fuel tank...
SAN DIEGO – San Diego County Assessor Ernie Dronenburg announced June 27 that the 2014 assessed value of all taxable property has increased by 6 percent (or $24.6 billion) from last year. The property was valued as of Jan. 1, 2014. This year’s total assessed value is $433.4 billion. After deducting tax exempt properties (charitable, homeowners, disabled, etc.) the net assessed value is $417.4 billion. Based on a one percent tax rate it would produce approximately $4.17 billion in property taxes. “The majority of hom...
FALLBROOK – Cats make great companion animals, as they’re relatively self-sufficient and do not require large backyards in which to exercise. Cats can be content to curl up and sleep on their owner’s lap, or occupy a cozy spot on a sun-drenched windowsill. One of the less desirable responsibilities associated with cat ownership is maintaining the litter box to prevent odor. Litter boxes come in many varieties, but they are all intended to give cats a place to go to the bathroom. Cat owners typically place the lit...
FALLBROOK – Planning and maintaining a garden requires a lot of effort, which can result in an aesthetically pleasing addition to the landscape. But that hard work can also fall victim to nature when local wildlife find a garden too mouth-watering to resist. In an effort to rid a garden of unwanted pests, gardeners may unwittingly scare away animals and insects that might just protect the garden from more ill-intentioned animals. Not every creature that scurries is out...
