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Articles from the August 28, 2016 edition


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  • Repaving on South Mission delayed again

    Updated Aug 28, 2016

    UPDATE - FALLLBROOK - The final paving work on South Mission Road near the high school, scheduled for Monday Aug. 29, is being temporarily delayed pending approval from the County. Fallbrook Public Utility District is waiting to hear whether a “chip seal” is needed in order to move forward with the final portion of the roadwork associated with the sewer main replacement that began earlier this year. The South Mission project has affected the areas between Olive Hill Road and Overland Trail. FALLBROOK – Fallbrook Public Utili...

  • BUSD finalizes purchase of former NCFPD station

    Updated Aug 28, 2016

    The Bonsall Unified High School District (BUSD) approved the final documents to transfer the property containing the North County Fire Protection District's (NCFPD) former Station 5 back to the school district. A 5-0 BUSD board vote Aug. 11 approved the escrow and closing agreement for the 0.64-acre parcel of land on Old River Road adjacent to Bonsall Elementary School. "That's pretty much the end of escrow," said BUSD superintendent Justin Cunningham. The Bonsall Union School District sold the property to the Fallbrook Fire...

  • FPUD adopts 2016-17 budget and rates

    Updated Aug 28, 2016

    The Fallbrook Public Utility District adopted its 2016-17 budget and FPUD's new rates. One 5-0 FPUD board vote July 14 approved the final budget for the current fiscal year while a separate 5-0 vote amended FPUD's Administrative Code to reflect the new rates. The water rates are on a calendar year basis and will take effect Jan. 1 while the fixed charges are on a fiscal year basis and took effect July 1. "They're based upon a rigorous development of the budget and vetting by the board's Fiscal Committee," said FPUD general...

  • Luau helps fill 375 backpacks for needy students

    Updated Aug 28, 2016

    FALLBROOK – Fallbrook’s third annual Luau for Backpacks was a sellout on Aug. 6, when the grassy patio at St. John’s Episcopal Church was transformed into an island paradise. The Village Ukes, led by Mike Fenton, performed Hawaiian tunes on their ukuleles, and later the Halau Hula Lani Ola Dancers from Orange County swayed in graceful Polynesian dances. A traditional feast of teriyaki chicken, luau pork, rice and salads was served to the happy attendees. After the pineapple upside-down-cake, the revelers got down to the s...

  • Olympian and her brother make hair donation

    Updated Aug 28, 2016

  • Border Patrol seizes $3M, largest San Diego currency seizure ever

    Updated Aug 28, 2016

    ESCONDIDO — U.S. Border Patrol agents in San Diego seized more than $3 million in smuggled cash during a traffic stop this week off Interstate 15 in North County San Diego . A 53-year-old U.S. citizen, was arrested during the traffic stop the agency announced Friday. A second suspected smuggler, a 41-year-old Mexican national, was found nearby after abandoning his vehicle and hiding in some nearby bushes. Border Patrol Agent Mark Endicott, supervisor for the San Diego Sector,...

  • Vorndam third in 200 IM at California State Games

    Updated Aug 28, 2016

    Fallbrook Associated Swim Team (FAST) member Amelia Vorndam competed in the California State Games and finished third in the 200-meter individual medley (IM). Vorndam, who is 10, swam in the 9-10 girls division and had a time of 3:41.37 in the 200-meter IM July 16 at the Granite Hills High School pool in El Cajon. "It was a nice time," said FAST coaching director Sean Redmond. The Granite Hills pool is 50 meters by 25 yards; the 25-yard laps are used for high school meets while many invitational meets utilize the 50-meter... Full story

  • College of Adaptive Education offers Portrait Painting class

    Updated Aug 28, 2016

    FALLBROOK – The College of Adaptive Education (CAE) will be offering Portrait Painting, for adults of all abilities, starting Wednesday, Sept. 7. This course, taught by instructor Suzette Phillips, will teach students the basic foundations of acrylic painting, while helping each student to become comfortable with his or her own artistic abilities. At least ten days prior to the first class, students need to mail to the instructor a clear photograph of the student's desired p... Full story

  • Ag Boosters to host Fallbrook Country Car show on Oct. 2

    Updated Aug 28, 2016

    FALLBROOK − All are invited to come join the fun at the inaugural Fallbrook Country Car show on Sunday, Oct. 2. The event will be held at Grand Tradition in Fallbrook and is hosted by the Fallbrook Ag Boosters. In addition to some awesome cars, there will be pumpkins for sale, raffles, food and entertainment. Doors open at 8 a.m. General admission is $5. Car and driver pre-admission is $35 online at www.FallbrookCountryCarShow.com, or $40 at the gate. Car registration begins at 7 a.m. There will also be a 21 and under J...