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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RIVERSIDE - The State Bar of California will not act on allegations that Riverside County Public Defender Gary Windom is incompetent and has committed ethical breaches, county officials said today. The State Bar sent a letter to the county saying that after reviewing the allegations, staff determined ''there are insufficient grounds for disciplinary action.'' According to published reports, the State Bar received a 24-page letter from Chatsworth attorney Paul Virgo in May containing a litany of complaints against the...
SAN DIEGO - At a special meeting of the Water Authority Board of Directors today, August 9, Water Authority staff announced that a proposed 30-year Water Purchase Agreement with Poseidon Resources to purchase desalinated seawater will be released to the public later this month. The release will open a 60-day public review period, and the public will be invited to provide comments at two special public meetings and at regularly scheduled meetings of the Water Authority’s Board of Directors before the Board takes action on t...
CAMP PENDLETON - Three firefighters suffered minor injuries today while extinguishing a brush fire that charred a swath of open land alongside Interstate 5 on the grounds of Camp Pendleton. The blaze erupted for unknown reasons about 2 p.m. on the east side of the freeway, just north of the main gate of the Marine Corps station, officials said. By late afternoon, crews had the burn area about 80 percent contained, according to the base's public affairs office. The precise size of the fire was unclear. Two firefighters were...
CHIHUAHUA VALLEY - Cal Fire has now reported that the Chihuahua Fire near Warner Springs has been 100 percent contained at 2,007 acres. (previous version) Chihuahua Fire near Warner Springs 80% contained; full containment of 1,900 acre blaze expected tonight CHIHUAHUA VALLEY (Wire Service) - Heavy rain from a serendipitous thunderstorm assisted firefighters at a wildfire that had scorched about 1,900 acres northeast of Palomar Mountain, and crews expected to fully contain it...
The first thing that strikes guests when they step into El Jardín is the cheerful, colorful ambiance. Sort of like an ongoing fiesta. But, what really turns a first-time visitor into a loyal patron is the consistent quality of the food. Several months ago Bill and Vicki Porter purchased El Jardín; and their son, Jon, moved to Fallbrook to make sure that everything ran smoothly. Jon possesses a keen restaurant sense that can only be acquired through years of experience. W...
FALLBROOK – Dr. Jeremy Ginoza, a 1995 graduate of Fallbrook Union High School, completed his three year residency in the Central Washington Residency Program on June 30, in Yakima, Wash. He received his Doctor of Osteopathic medicine (D.O.), from Western University of Health Sciences in Pomona, Calif. in June, 2009, and BA from the University of the Pacific in Stockton, Calif. In a six week rotation in Kenya, Africa, he delivered his first baby. He is the son of Rev....
FALLBROOK- The five Fallbrook chapters of P.E.O. awarded a scholarship to Maggie Harriman who will attend Stanford University in September. P.E.O. is an international philanthropic educational organization where members celebrate the advancement of women with their Cottey College, the Educational Loan Fund, the International Peace Scholarships, the Program for Continuing Education, the P.E.O. Scholar Awards and the Star Scholarship....
THOUSAND OAKS – Two Fallbrook residents have graduated from California Lutheran University. Darren Hansen, who completed his requirements in August 2011, graduated with a bachelor’s degree in geology. Tyler Straeter graduated with a bachelor’s degree in business administration. A total of 672 students were eligible to participate in the 49th annual undergraduate commencement, which was held May 12 in the university’s new William Rolland Stadium. For more information, visit www.callutheran.edu....
FALLBROOK – Live Oak Elementary School will hold a New Parent/Student Orientation for the 2012-2013 school year on Thursday, Aug. 10 from 9 to 10 a.m. in its multi-purpose room. Students and their parents are invited to come meet the principal and office staff and tour the campus. Live Oak Elementary is located at 1978 Reche Rd. Call (760) 731-4430 for more information....
FALLBROOK – Boy Scout Troop 739 is currently on a summer adventure touring the grand Tetons, Yellowstone National Park, and Glacier National Park in Montana. The boys are stopping at various locations along the way such as the Parowan Gap Petroglyphs and Bear Lake in Utah. Troop 739 is sponsored by Zion Lutheran Church. The troop will be hosting a tri-tip dinner to raise funds for future campouts. The dinner will be on Sunday, Aug. 26 from 4 to 6 p.m. at Zion Lutheran... Full story
Marines and sailors took part in the Combat Conditioning Training Course, created by Semper Fit, and held at Paige Field House aboard Camp Pendleton, July 23 to 24. This two-day course is geared to prepare Marines for combat through classroom lectures and hands on training. “[This course] is a better rounded approach to getting away from the body building mentality,” said Joe Artino, the fitness programs supervisor of Semper Fit. The practical application portion of the cla...
Fallbrook has cultivated a name for being an art town, especially since it is the home to so many artists that have received critics’ praise from all around the world. However, not all of the artists create masterpieces using the usual mediums of paint, clay, canvas, or metal. Some create their masterpieces on a plate. Michael Calvanese, owner of Café des Artistes, is such an artist. With nearly 10 years of serving freshly prepared, flavorful dishes, Calvanese has crafted a... Full story
FALLBROOK – The Fallbrook Vintage Car Club and the Fallbrook Historical Society will present a special afternoon of The History of the Automobile in Fallbrook, on Sunday, Aug. 19, from 2 to 4 p.m. at the museum grounds, located at the corner of Rocky Crest Road and Hill Street. Roy Moosa, president of the Fallbrook Vintage Car Club, has taken a lead role in putting the event together. “The car club and the historical society have supported each other for many years, a...
FALLBROOK - Brandon Gallery has issued a call for entries for its sixth annual Small Works Art Exhibition, a juried competition and exhibition in November 2012. Jo-Lind Eckstein, Brandon’s chair for the event, said there is a $20 fee for the first entry and $10 each for the second and third. Art is limited to 14 1/2 inches on either side, which includes the frame. Juror for the competition, which is open to all artists and media, is Annette Lotuso Paquet, an art professor in the San Diego Community College system with an e...
FALLBROOK – Fifteen local children had an opportunity this summer to learn many things about animals at the Fallbrook Animal Sanctuary. The kids learned animal drawing from artist Kyle Martines; dog training from Al Erikson (author of “Why Dogs Fly”); and about equine care from the pros at the San Dieguito Equine Hospital. The youngsters saw a spectacular presentation by K-9 officer Spike and his partner Nick Johnson from the La Palma Police Dept., heard about small ani...
FALLBROOK – Nineteen missionaries participated in a 10-day youth mission trip in July to Ethiopia as part of an effort organized by Unforgotten Faces with the support of St. Peter the Apostle Catholic Church of Fallbrook. The youth made the 9,325-mile journey in order to “give and serve,” said Frances Jones, an accompanying adult missionary and teacher at St. Peter’s school. “But [the youth] took home far more than they planned.” Jones said the idea of the trip took...
FALLBROOK – Soroptimist International of Fallbrook celebrated its 55th anniversary on May 1 and was presented with an appreciation letter from the Board of Directors of Soroptimist International of the Americas. The name “Soroptimist” means “best for women,” and that’s what the organization strives to achieve. For many years the Fallbrook chapter was involved with the Miss Fallbrook program. It has also given out numerous scholarships to high school students, volunteer...
The wrongful termination lawsuit brought against Fallbrook Union Elementary School District (FUESD) by a former IT employee is currently in the discovery phase and moving through the court system, said Susan Curran, the plaintiff’s attorney. Curran represents Elaine Allyn, who filed the suit containing allegations of retaliation because Allyn felt the district’s upper management viewed her as a “whistle-blower.” She is asking for $972,000 in damages, which includes lost past and future wages, benefits, punitive damages...
Following an Aug. 1 meeting, board members of the Fallbrook Beautification Alliance said it is likely the organization will discontinue its annual 4th of July event. The 2012 festivities marked the eighth year of the tradition. “Every year it is a struggle to determine the profitability of having the July 4th event,” explained Mary Jo Bacik, who said this year’s event cost $60,000 for the organization to produce, and the net profit was small. “In the past [the FBA] has had major sponsors to underwrite the high cost of putt... Full story
The San Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG) board approved the draft of the 2012 update to the Regional Transportation Improvement Plan (RTIP). SANDAG’s 17-0 vote July 27, with the representatives from El Cajon and Lemon Grove not present at the time of the voting, releases the draft RTIP for public review. In addition to a 30-day public comment period, a public hearing will be scheduled at the Sept. 7 SANDAG Transportation Committee meeting and the full SANDAG board will review the final RTIP for adoption on Sept. 2...
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Fallbrook dad Travis Clausnitzer is determined to protect his infant son as best he can. Clausnitzer, afflicted with Crohn’s disease, doesn’t want his son to suffer like he has in the event the boy contracts the ailment in the future. On Sept. 30, Clausnitzer will join other individuals from San Diego and Southern Riverside counties to raise funds and awareness for Crohn’s disease, one of the most misunderstood digestive diseases affecting individuals today. The third annua... Full story
RIVERSIDE - Riverside County had the second-highest foreclosure rate in the state last month, a real estate tracking firm reported today. A total 4,409 mortgage default notices, auction sale notices and bank repossessions were recorded countywide in July, translating to 1 in 182 households in some stage of foreclosure, according to Irvine-based RealtyTrac. The number of filings was 8.5 percent less than the total recorded in June and 19 percent below the year-ago level, data showed. San Joaquin County had the highest... Full story
FALLBROOK - As of 4 p.m. this afternoon, it was reported that a vegetation fire is burning on Camp Pendleton. The fire is located in a riverbed area just east of Interstate 5. There is no threat to Fallbrook at this time....
RIVERSIDE - Riverside County will swelter in torrid heat for a third consecutive day today because of a heat wave expected to linger into the weekend. According to the National Weather Service, it is hottest in the Coachella Valley, where an excessive heat warning remains in effect until 8 p.m. Friday. During the warning period, daytime highs will be 110 to 118 degrees and overnight lows will range between 85 and 95 degrees. ''The combinations of the hot days along with warm nights can result in very oppressive conditions,...
