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 – Fallbrook Girls Softball Fall registration is open but will soon close! You can register online at https://presidentfgs.wixsite.com/fallbrooksoftball or you can register in person this Monday, Aug. 19 between 6 and 7:30 p.m. Walk up registration will take place at Ingold Sports Park, 2551 Olive Hill Road. This is our last registration before the season starts on the week of Aug. 26. Age divisions range from 5-14 years old. 6U will only have practices at Ingold while ages 8U-14U will play double headers Sunday game... Full story
FALLBROOK – Fallbrook Music Society, in collaboration with Friends of the Fallbrook Library and the Fallbrook Branch of the San Diego County Library are pleased to announce an exciting free music education and instruction program for the children of Fallbrook and its surrounding communities. With a vision of investing in our future, this group of forward looking organizations have come together to lay the foundation for impacting the lives of children with music in their early... Full story
Clayton Critz raised the reserve champion steer of the Ramona Junior Fair. Critz showed Tornado, a Charolais cross who weighed 1,145 pounds when he was placed on the scales July 22. Critz and Tornado also won the senior showmanship competition for beef. "It was a good way to end the summer," Critz said. Critz, who will be a Fallbrook High School senior when school resumes, showed two steers at the San Diego County Fair. Tornado weighed 1,086 pounds at the time and placed...
FALLBROOK – Residents and merchants will notice a difference on Main Avenue for a while. Some potted plants that have enhanced the store fronts of downtown Fallbrook for several years are missing. They are going to rehabilitation or maybe to the greater beyond having given their best for too many years. Save Our Forest/Fallbrook Land Conservancy people have added the care of the pots to their list of working in the community. It fits into our original purpose, that was to e...
SAN DIEGO – San Diego County Treasurer-Tax Collector Dan McAllister has $867,171 in unclaimed funds that he is trying to return to its rightful owners by Sept. 22 – before it is rolled into the General Fund. “If you have done business with San Diego County in the last three years, including paying property taxes, you could be on the Unclaimed Monies list,” said Treasurer-Tax Collector Dan McAllister. Each year, the Treasurer-Tax Collector and other county departments have thousands of dollars that are owed to taxpaye...
SAN DIEGO – San Diego County Treasurer-Tax Collector Dan McAllister announced that Fitch Ratings reaffirmed the 'AAAf/S1' rating on the San Diego County Investment Pool. This marks the 25th year in a row the county's investment pool has received a AAA rating, which is the highest rating category. The 'AAAf' rating reflects the investment portfolio's vulnerability to losses and is based on the actual and expected credit quality of the portfolio's investments. The 'S1' Fund M...
SAN DIEGO – Local nonprofits officially launched a new document acquisition and storage service on July 30 for San Diegans experiencing homelessness. The “ID Bank” – a collaborative initiative between Think Dignity and the Regional Task Force on Homelessness – held its inaugural event July 30 at the Third Avenue Charitable Organization in downtown San Diego. During this event, the ID Bank assisted 16 people experiencing homelessness with acquiring and storing IDs and related vital documents. “We recognized that not having...
SAN DIEGO – Feeding San Diego, the county's leading hunger relief and food rescue organization, announces the release of its new comic book "Hunger Action Heroes Unite!" The book, now available on the nonprofit's website, https://feedingsandiego.org/, features Hunger Halter and Demeter, two characters originally developed by local students who won an art contest held by the organization in collaboration with the Comic-Con Museum. It serves as an integral tool to educate y...
A rezone, general plan amendment, and Conditional Use Permit for Temecula Creek Cottages was approved during the July 30 Riverside County Board of Supervisors meeting. The 5-0 vote changed the zoning from Rural Residential (R-R) to Scenic Highway Commercial (C‑P‑S) and the land use designation from Rural: Rural Mountainous (R:RM) to Community Development: Commercial Retail (CD:CR). The Conditional Use Permit allows the existing Temecula Creek Cottages as a temporary lodging rental for six cottages and allows for a spe...
SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom announced July 11 that the state has awarded almost $20 million in grants to 18 Native American tribes in California to support their efforts addressing the Missing and Murdered Indigenous People (MMIP) crisis. “Too many Native people, many of them women and girls, are missing with no answer. Behind each Missing and Murdered Indigenous Person case is a family and community grieving a loved one. These grants will support tribal governments in helping those families find peace – and in stemm...
NOTE: While these reports have been taken straight from the Sheriff's Office, individuals are innocent until proven guilty. These addresses reveal the block number, not an exact location. August 2 800 blk S. Wisconsin St. Simple battery and vandalism [$400 or more] 1100 blk. S. Mission Rd. Arrest - Suspicious person - Disorderly conduct: Intox drug with alcohol August 3 1400 blk S. Mission Rd. Assault with deadly weapon - Attempted murder: assault with deadly weapon: possible great bodily injury - severe laceration 400 blk... Full story
We're sad to announce that Evan Farrow, who lived in Fallbrook for over 30 years, has passed away at the age of 35. He was born on the 4th of July, 1989 and died peacefully at home with his parents at his side on Aug. 5, 2024. Evan was the victim of a near drowning accident at the age of 2 ½ which left him severely mentally and physically disabled. Despite his disabilities, Evan lived a relatively full life. His favorite day of the week was Monday when he would go to... Full story
Dr. Fred S. Caso, 92 years old, loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family at home on Aug. 3, 2024. He was born and raised in L.A. and has resided in Fallbrook for the past 48 years. He had a dental practice in both Orange County and Fallbrook for almost 30 years. Fred relished being an avocado rancher of 36 acres since 1974, and he enjoyed building five custom homes plus his own in Fallbrook. He had been active... Full story
Robert "Bud" LaVerne Roberds (the "Music Man"), who was well-known and loved by many in the Fallbrook and San Jacinto areas of California, peacefully passed away at home at the age of 104 on July 1, 2024. He will be greatly missed for his wonderful attitude regarding life – he was truly a member of the "Greatest Generation." Bud was born in Lompoc, California on March 30, 1920 to musician and WWI cavalryman Lawrence "Bob" Roberds (1886-1977) and Basque rancher's daughter R... Full story
Ross Michael McNeil, age 63, passed away peacefully on July 27, 2024, surrounded by his loving family and friends. He was born on Nov. 13, 1960, in Burlingame, California, to Raymond and Loretta McNeil. Ross was a beloved father to Sadie and Tyler McNeil. He was a cherished brother, uncle, and friend, and his warmth and kindness will be deeply missed by all who knew him. Ross dedicated his life to his work in power equipment, his family, and to being the best father possible.... Full story
During the Paris Olympics on Aug. 1, Algerian boxer Imane Khelif swiftly defeated Italian boxer Angela Carini in a 46-second match. Afterwards, Carini refused to shake Khelif’s hand and protested to her team that “it’s not fair.” What should have been a moment of joy quickly turned into a defamatory campaign against Khelif. Instead of accepting Khelif’s win, swarms of people began to spread false claims online that she was secretly born a man. These claims stemmed from Khelif’s disqualification from the Internation... Full story
Last week, the Wall Street Journal highlighted California's alarming rise in energy prices. They shared the story of resident Jessica Simpson Nehrer, who lives in Borrego Springs. She has seen her electricity soar to $1,873.90 in June, far exceeding her $1,200 rent and around double what it was two summers ago. According to U.S. News & World Report, San Diego was named the Most Expensive Place to Live last year. We all feel the pinch of this every single day. California is... Full story
This election is the most important of our lifetime, it is not a popularity contest.... and here is the question – Do we want a seasoned warrior who fights for us and "tells' it like it is"? or do we want a "politician who avoids the press and when engaging with the media tells us what they think we want to hear? President Trump is followed by at least 75 million voters who embrace his powerful leadership and are so grateful that he, by the grace of God, survived the assassination attempt in July. We recognize his many a... Full story
Great news! State Senator Marie Alvarado-Gil just changed her party affiliation from Democrat to Republican. I am thrilled to welcome her to the Senate Republican Caucus. In Senator Alvarado-Gil’s words, “The Democratic Party is unrecognizable to what I once knew and lacks the will to fix the problems plaguing this state. I cannot stand by a party that ignores the will of the people and disregards the core American values that my very community supports and believes in.” It takes courage to stand up to the super... Full story
Over the coming weeks, I invite readers to withhold comments until the end of this series. Hear me out. Open your mind to consider my summary of the past four years. Is it fact or fiction? This hypothesis is strictly mine. Only time will prove me very wrong or right. Just don’t send me hate mail. If you believe me wacko, crazed, or top lofty, get your revenge by using my columns to line the bottom of your bird’s cage. There seems to be two groups of Americans. My group wor... Full story
In a significant week for tech and censorship, the spotlight has been on the relentless efforts of big tech to control and silence several conservative voices. As companies like Breitbart, The Daily Wire, and PragerU continue to face unprecedented challenges, questions have arisen about the implications of the recent GARM lawsuit and the broader antitrust battle. This week, we've seen a victory – one that, while not the biggest, is undeniably important. It signals a shift i... Full story
Back in the 60’s, when I began my professional career, and on into the 70’s and 80’s, the business model in America was far different from what prevails today. That earlier model was based on the concept that experienced employees had value. This was reflected in the “compensation package”: besides salary, paid sick leave and vacation, there was added vacation time after a few years and an employer-funded pension for 25 years or more of employment. But even then, there was a sense of change coming. And over the past 30 y... Full story
Summer and fall are peak fire season. Recent fires include the Nixon Fire in Riverside County, along with the Park Fire in Northern California. And most of us remember the Cedar, Witch, Cocos, Guejito, Rice and Lilac fires that devastated much of the county. Fortunately, important lessons have been learned. We now have better coordination among local, state and tribal fire-fighting agencies. SB 816, a bill I strongly supported, allows state and tribal mutual aid agreements.... Full story
Things I miss and don't miss about grocery shopping. Being a baby boomer, one thing that I don't miss while grocery shopping in the 1960's is that smoking in the stores is no longer allowed. Growing up, I think about half of the shoppers smoked while filling their carts. That's now gone and that's a breath of fresh air. There are, however, a couple of things that I miss while grocery shopping in the 1960's. Back then the store employees stocked the shelves at night so the aisles were free to roam while shopping, Now, when I... Full story
