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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SAN DIEGO - The retired president of the National Border Patrol Union was indicted by a federal grand jury today on charges he used his position he held for more than two decades to divert hundreds of thousands of dollars in union funds for personal use. Terence J. Bonner, 59, faces charges of conspiracy to commit wire fraud, wire fraud and forfeiture of ill-gotten gains in connection with a scheme to defraud some 14,000 dues-paying union members. According to the indictment, Bonner sought and obtained payment for supposedly...
VISTA - A man who cultivated more than $200,000 worth of marijuana plants near his Bonsall home pleaded guilty today to possession of marijuana for sale. John Alan Paul, 43, will be sentenced to 16 months in prison -- which will be served in local custody -- at a hearing Sept. 25 at the Vista Courthouse. Paul was on probation for possession of methamphetamine when he was arrested Aug. 2. Deputies conducting a surprise search -- which they were able to do without a warrant because of Paul's probation status -- discovered the... Full story
MURRIETA - A jury was seated today for the trial of an ex- firefighter accused of raping his fiancee and sexually abusing his ex-wife's two young children. William Robert Bolduc, 57, could face life in prison if convicted of two counts each of lewd acts on a child and oral copulation of a child under 10 years old, as well as rape, sodomy and other sexual assault-related allegations. After two days of jury selection, a panel of 12 jurors and four alternates was sworn in by Riverside County Superior Court Judge Kelly Hansen....
RIVERSIDE - Programs aimed at helping students recover from alcohol and drug addiction will be the focus of an October conference at UC Riverside featuring a diverse group of speakers, including Congresswoman Mary Bono Mack. On the weekend of Oct. 20-21, the UCR Healing Highlanders, in partnership with the national nonprofit group Young People in Recovery, will host the California Unified Collegiate Recovery Conference. ''The goal of the conference is to educate students, staff and faculty of the University of California and...
At 12:43 p.m., the National Weather Service issued a significant weather advisory regarding an incoming thunderstorm that is expected to impact North San Diego and Southern Riverside counties today. The greatest time frame for consideration is until 1:45 p.m. Experts said "A strong thunderstorm currently nine miles west of Palomar Mountain or 11 miles southeast of Temecula is moving west at 5 miles per hour. Wind gusts of up to 50 miles per hour are expected with this storm, along with heavy rain." Authorities advise that if...
6/4 2600 S. Mission Rd. Petty theft 7/5 100 Bluebird Park Rd. I.D. theft 7/19 3600 E. Mission Rd. Commercial burglary 7/23 800 Alvarado St. Financial elder abuse 7/24 2400 Gum Tree Ln. Possess narcotics 7/25 200 N. Stagecoach Ln. Found property 2000 Rainbow Valley Bl. Battery – spouse 7/26 Pala Mesa Dr. @ Almendra Ct. Burglary/shoplifting 900 Alturas Rd. Misc. incident 7/27 Winterhaven @ Green Canyon Found property 3800 Brook Hills Rd. Lost article 7/28 200 W. Clemmens Ln. Found property Harris Trail/De Luz Rd. Possess...
Gazing out over the golf course and a trickling waterfall, diners at Pala Mesa Resort’s Aquaterra restaurant savor delicacies. Sequestered in a sunlight bathed dining room, the experience couldn’t be more serene. However, this lovely setting is not the only facet that makes this establishment a success. The culinary offerings also dazzle guests. Executive Chef Sean Sullivan is not willing to bask in the success of the restaurant, but he and his staff are constantly imp... Full story
FALLBROOK – Al, Vicky, and Brett Bartlett of ‘Team Bartlett’ are pleased to announce that they are now affiliated with RE/MAX United featuring four local offices to serve the area. Team Bartlett brings $115 million in career sales and 33 years of combined real estate experience to RE/MAX, number one in sales worldwide. “We will continue the tradition of offering the most comprehensive real estate expertise to buyers and sellers,” said the Bartletts. RE/MAX United... Full story
SACRAMENTO – More than 70 students wishing to pursue careers as farmers, ranchers or in occupations related to agriculture earned $202,250 in scholarships from the California Farm Bureau Scholarship Foundation. It was a milestone year for the foundation, marking more than $2 million in scholarships distributed since its inception in 1955. The scholarships are awarded based on students’ academic achievements, leadership skills, career goals, extracurricular activities and other factors. California Farm Bureau S... Full story
The Mater Dei Monarch football and dance team volunteered to help run the Monarch for Marines youth camp for children of service members at Camp Pendleton’s 11 Area football field, July 21. The Monarchs for Marines service organization of the Mater Dei High School football program, from Santa Ana, was developed to support the families of Camp Pendleton’s service members. The football and dance camp provided a non-contact skills workshop and a dance clinic for dependent chi...
WAYNESVILLE, MO. - Army Pvt. Sergey Tollenaar has graduated from One Station Unit Training (OSUT) at Fort Leonard Wood, Waynesville, Mo., which included basic military training and advanced individual training (AIT). During basic military training, the trainee received instruction in drill and ceremony, weapons qualification, map reading, tactics, military courtesy, military justice, physical fitness, first aid, and Army doctrine, history, principles and traditions. During AIT, the soldier completed the military police...
A graduation ceremony was held for the nation’s newest Devil Pups at Camp Pendleton’s 52 Area Parade Deck, July 28. Among the students in the graduating class was the 50,000th graduate of the program, Benjamin Hulbert, a 15-year-old San Diego native, also the great-grandson of retired Marine Corps Colonel Alexander Duncan Shaw, the founder of the Devil Pups program. “Ever since I was 8-years-old, I’ve always had that urge to be out on the parade deck and become a Devil P...
FALLBROOK - Gabriele Bitter, a member of the Brandon Gallery in Fallbrook, will conduct a workshop Sept. 14 and 15 from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. focusing on creating abstract art using various methods including textured surfaces and paint pouring techniques. Bitter has been creating abstract art for many years and shows her work at the Brandon Gallery, Fallbrook Art Center, Copperwood Gallery in Orange and is a member of the Fallbrook Art Association. For workshop cost, email [email protected] or call (714)... Full story
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The San Diego County Sheriff’s Department has reported that the owner of one apartment complex has successfully achieved the status of being the first certified Crime Free Multi-Housing project on South Vine Street in Fallbrook. “Getting an inroad into So. Vine has been difficult to accomplish,” said John McLelland, crime prevention specialist for the Fallbrook Sheriff’s command area. “This really is a big accomplishment.” The owner of the six-unit complex located at 1132 So....
FALLBROOK – The Fallbrook Citizens’ Crime Prevention Committee (FCCPC) was recognized by California State Senator Joel Anderson in 2012 for its two primary efforts: providing free educational seminars to Fallbrook area residents on crime prevention topics and organizing groups of volunteers to mentor local at-risk youth and provide positive influence through its Guide, Advise, Nurture and Support (GANAS) program. On May 30, Tom Rogers, District Director for Senator J...
Tomato Pie recipe 4 medium tomatoes 1 (9-inch) deep-dish pie shell, baked 1 cup chopped white onion 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground pepper 2 tablespoon chopped fresh basil 1/2 cup mayonnaise 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese 1 cup grated cheddar cheese Preheat oven to 375ºF. Cut six tomato slices for garnish, set aside. Halve remaining tomatoes, remove seeds and cut each half into about six wedges. Place half the wedges in bottom of baked pie shell. Sprinkle with...
A potential merger of Fallbrook Public Utility District (FPUD) and Rainbow Municipal Water District continues to be examined from various angles and perspectives. But a potential merger or consolidation would not break new ground for Rainbow Water, which traces its roots to past mergers and annexations. A flurry of meetings in June and early July explored a possible merger or joint powers affiliation between Rainbow and FPUD. The sessions came about a year after an initial announcement that those districts and two others...
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The county’s regulations and fees for tattoo, permanent cosmetics, and other body art facilities have been updated. A pair of 5-0 San Diego County Board of Supervisors votes approved the introduction and first reading of the updated ordinance on July 11 while passing the second reading and adoption July 25. The ordinance changes will take effect Aug. 24. “This does provide protection,” said Jack Miller, the director of the county’s Department of Environmental Health. “This i... Full story
The county’s Traffic Advisory Committee recommended that the speed limits on Olive Hill Road be certified for radar enforcement. The TAC’s unopposed voice vote Aug. 3 sends the matter to the San Diego County Board of Supervisors, who are scheduled to hear the proposal Oct. 10. In addition to endorsing radar enforcement of the 40 mph speed limit from Mission Road to Mile Post 4 (between White Horse Lane and Futurity Lane), the 50 mph speed limit from Mile Post 4 to Morro Hills Road, and the 45 mph speed limit from Olive Hil...
With water rates increasing each year and a continuing economic recession, local water agencies report they are working more diligently than ever on past due accounts. Dave Seymour, general manager of Rainbow Municipal Water District (RMWD), said this year his agency has sent over $200,000 in past due bills to the County of San Diego to have those amounts placed on owners’ property tax bills, compared to an average of $15,000 per year five years ago. However the amount sent to the county this year is far less than in 2011 and...
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FALLBROOK – The Fallbrook Citizens’ Crime Prevention Committee (FCCPC) will be sponsoring a mentor recruitment event for their GANAS (Guide, Advise, Nurture and Support) Mentoring Program on Aug. 29. All interested in learning more about this successful program are welcome to join in and enjoy refreshments. The event is designed open house style from 3 to 6 p.m. at Fallbrook Coffee Company, 622 S. Mission Road. The positive influence of a mentor can last a lifetime and it brings lasting benefits to the mentor and t...
FALLBROOK – The Fred Benedetti Duo, featuring Flamenco and Spanish guitar music, will be performing at the Fallbrook Library Community Room on Aug. 16 at 7 p.m. Sponsored by the Friends of the Fallbrook Library, this free concert will be performed by the duo of Fred Benedetti and George Svoboda. They have been playing together for over 19 years and have gained recognition not only as performers, but also as teachers, composers and arrangers of music. This event is open to the public and no reservations are necessary....
