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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Supervisor Slater could not have said it more beautifully with her explanation for reason to oppose this bill. I live in Bonsall. I’m also a realtor and I sell properties in the unspoiled, beautiful unincorporated areas surrounding the I-15 corridor and the Bonsall area. If passed, this bill would remove all community and public input concerning telecommunication structures that are already in existence with reference to adding on additional equipment. It would also remove the ability of the county supervisors and p...
North County’s biggest problems are traffic and urbanization of our rural community, both due to development — courtesy of Supervisor Horn. While SR 76 is probably the most dangerous and congested highway in California, development is allowed — no, encouraged — in an area that has far outstripped its infrastructure and the county (courtesy Bill Horn) has designated the I-15/SR 76 area as a “Transportation Node.” This manufactured designation allows massive development. So why are we stuck with this designation? Chalk it up... Full story
I own seven acres in Fallbrook which includes wetlands and a flowing stream. One day recently, a developer claimed he owned an easement across my property and had the right to grade on it without my consent. Grading on my property was stopped by the Sheriff’s Department. I have since found that contractors and developers can circumvent county grading ordinances using the following process. First,... Full story
HAYLEY RENEE PITT, female, born on April 13, 2006, at 8:10 a.m. weighing 8lbs, 14oz. Parents Cheryl & Joel Pitt, Temecula, CA. Maternal grandparents Lloyde & Nancy Mayer, Murrieta, CA; paternal grandparents Don & Donna Pitt, Escondido. JONATHAN ADRIAN ZAMORA, III, male, born on April 13, 2006, at 4:13 p.m. weighing 7lbs, 6oz. Parents Jacqueline & Jonathan Zamora, Jr., Escondido, CA. Maternal grandparents Gloria & German Flores, Fallbrook, CA; paternal grandparents Jonathan Zamora, Sr. & Sandra Chapa. OKAN JACOB DINCER, male,... Full story
A patriotic parade has been added to the all-day events to take place July 4 at Fallbrook’s Grand Tradition. Named “Hurray for the Red, White and Blue,” participants dressed in flag colors will parade around the Grand Tradition lake to favorite Americana songs. Marchers must be ticket-holders to the event and will be included on a first-come, first-served basis. No pets or political- and issue-related participants can be permitted. Also, wheeled vehicles such as wagons and bikes are welcome but motorized vehicles are not....
RAINBOW — A delicious breakfast of waffles with strawberries and whipped cream will be served at Rainbow Valley Grange Hall on Sunday, May 7, from 7:30 to 11 a.m. Head cooks are Grange members Sandi Fontana and Cynthia Komski. The Grange is resuming its monthly breakfasts with new cooks and different food themes each month. Breakfast includes coffee, milk and orange juice. Cost is $5 for adults and $3 for children 7 and under. The Grange is located at 2160 Rainbow Valley Boulevard. For more information call Ed or Cynthia Koms...
The Mini Doll Friends of Southern California will present the 29th Annual Doll Show and Sale Saturday, May 6, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Fallbrook Presbyterian Church Hall, 463 S. Stage Coach Lane. A small entrance fee will be charged. Mini Doll Friends of Southern California was begun by four Fallbrook doll collectors in 1976. The membership has expanded to include other areas as well. The members enjoy a variety of doll interests and all enjoy creating and making things doll-related. The club is affiliated with the...
FALLBROOK — Amy Hansen, a junior at Fallbrook High School, was recently notified by the San Diego Chargers that she has been selected as a “Chargers Champion” for 2006. Chargers Champions, a dream of the Spanos family, is in its seventh year of benefiting youth, education and sports in San Diego County. Since its inception, over $2 million has been awarded to students and area schools. Chargers Champions is dedicated to identifying and honoring those “Making a Difference” in their communities and in people’s lives. This... Full story
The National Day of Prayer was founded 55 years ago to honor God by recognizing His presence, power and blessings in our lives and in our nation. As communities gather together to pray, God is honored and believers are united. Fallbrook First Baptist Church believes America has so much for which to be thankful, saying, “We have so much to confess. We desperately need God’s mercy, grace, protection and guidance!” Support the National Day of Prayer by attending the local event sponsored by Fallbrook First Baptist on Thurs...
FHS students held a prom for seniors....
The hardworking committee for the recent Fallbrook Woman’s Club rummage/attic sale was honored at the April meeting for an outstanding job. Chaired by Loraine Genovese, the sale was the most successful to date. Proceeds will go to the club’s philanthropic and scholarship funds, which are distributed to local organizations and recipients. Committee members were Jody Follis, Barbara Rugg, Lois Larson, Helga Rosser, Mae Allarie and Linda Gregg....
Fifth District County Supervisor and Board Chairman Bill Horn will host two North County earthquake safety workshops at the following locations: • May 17, 6:30-7:30 p.m., San Marcos Library, 2 Civic Center, San Marcos • May 31, 6:30-7:30 p.m., Vista Library, 700 Eucalyptus Avenue, Vista Included in the presentation by the County Office of Emergency Services will be a free earthquake safety kit ($45 value) for all in attendance. For more information contact the Office of Emergency Services at (858) 565-3490...
Saturday evening, April 29, produced two serious automobile-related accidents in the Fallbrook/Bonsall area. At approximately 8:25 that evening, Gumaro Gutierrez, 63, of Vista was found dead on State Route 76 in Bonsall. “Mr. Gutierrez was apparently trying to cross Highway 76 just east of Olive Hill Road, on foot, when he was struck by a vehicle that then left the scene,” said Tom Kearns, spokesman for the California Highway Patrol. The County Medical Examiner’s Office confirmed that Gutierrez died from blunt force traum...
Local artist Brett Stokes has been commissioned by Bud and Pat Sutliff to paint a mural on the side of the building that houses A Few of Our Favorite Things (owned by the Sutliffs) at the corner of Main and Hawthorn. Pat Sutliff said she has been interested in having Brett paint a mural for them for quite some time and was pleased with the design he proposed that depicts the agricultural nature of Fallbrook and Sleeping Indian. “It takes us back to our roots,” Pat said. “I think [the mural] will make our neighborhood more...
Those who care about trees will find advice on pruning and related topics in the National Arbor Day Foundation’s free booklet, “How to Prune Young Shade Trees.” From pruning in the early years of a tree’s life to learning how to strengthen trees by removing branches, this illustrated, easy-to-follow guide offers timely and practical tips. Tips in this publication cover the best ways to make a pruning cut, how to prune for form and how to maintain a tree’s health by removing trouble spots. It also offers such basic advice as... Full story
A silent auction was held on April 28 at the Boys & Girls Clubs of North County’s “Making a Difference” Annual Auction and Dinner Ball held at Pala Mesa Resort.... Full story
Edward Jones investment representative Kent Borsch of Bonsall is hosting a free broadcast presentation titled “The Shape of Things to Come” at 8:30 a.m. May 9 at 5656 S. Mission Rd., Ste 807, Bonsall. From the turbulent 1960s to the new millennium, Baby Boomers have helped shape society. Now with the first wave of Boomers exploding into retirement, how should one ride that wave with one’s investments? Join Edward Jones experts and guests as they discuss how industries are shaping themselves to serve this immense and influ...
San Diego County’s Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO) discussed possible mitigation of the impacts from fire district detachments during the March 6 LAFCO meeting. The August 2005 LAFCO board meeting included an update on the fiscal impacts which occur to local fire protection districts when territory is detached for city annexations or other boundary changes. That update included a discussion of the property tax implications as well as the service and broader fiscal impacts which occur when territory is detached f...
FALLBROOK — North County Fire Protection District is pleased to announce that a badge-pinning ceremony was held April 25 for individuals recently promoted and new hires. This is one of the largest internal promotion and new hires the district has seen. Those promoted to the rank of captain are engineer Danny Delgado, engineer Brandon Lucore, engineer/paramedic Rick Rees and firefighter/paramedics Kevin Mahr and Keith McReynolds. Promoted to the rank of engineer are firefighter/paramedics Brent Itzania, Chistopher M...
SAN DIEGO — Chairman of the Board and Fifth District County Supervisor Bill Horn recently announced a proposed grant of $25,000 from his Community Projects Fund that will be used by HirePatriots.com. The Web site is a free online service that provides part-time and full-time jobs for military personnel (active or recently discharged) as well as their spouses. The funds will be used for a promotional campaign to spread the word about HirePatriots.com and also give citizens a superior alternative to hiring illegal immigrants f...
FALLBROOK — Jim Brown, immediate past president of San Diego Veterans for Peace, will speak at the next Democratic Club of Greater Fallbrook meeting. His topics will be the Arlington West Memorial, which will be held in Fallbrook on Memorial Day, Monday, May 29, and also Hurricane Katrina disaster recovery efforts. Brown was present at Camp Casey, assisting Cindy Sheehan from its inception, which placed him and other VFP members en route to Washington near the Gulf Coast when Katrina hit. Brown served as a US Marine Corps L...
Young businesswomen Jenna Reeder and Johanna Haferkamp successfully promote the Village News at the recent Avocado Festival in downtown Fallbrook.... Full story
FALLBROOK — Fourth-graders from schools all over North County put pens and crayons to paper to color the best and brightest water-conservation posters. But of the thousands of posters colored, only a few would make it into the final product: the 2007 “California’s Water History” calendar. Fallbrook pupils scored three of those top spots. Their colorful images vividly depict the contest’s theme. The annual contest is open only to North County fourth-graders and is put into motion by the Fallbrook Public Utility District (FPUD)...
FALLBROOK — The Fallbrook Art Association’s next general meeting will feature a painting demonstration by Starr Ramsey at 7 p.m. on May 8 at the Hilltop Center, 331 E. Elder. Preceding the meeting there will be an informal “Eat ’n Critique” session from 5:30 until 6:30. Participants in the critique are encouraged to bring one or two “paintings in progress” plus a snack or box dinner to eat during the session. Refreshments will be served following the meeting. The meeting and critique session are open to the public at no...
FALLBROOK — Local Fallbrook artist, Susan Emily Brown, will be hosting an inaugural viewing of her long-awaited two- and three-dimensional artwork, which spans over the last decade years of her artistic career. Miss Brown was a student of Fallbrook resident Carilyn Vice during her childhood and was inspired initially by her instructor at Earl Warren Junior High School, Encinitas resident Carolyn Ames. Susan further continued her artistic development with well-known popular instructor and artist David Newcomb at San D...
