Also serving the communities of De Luz, Rainbow, Camp Pendleton, Pala and Pauma
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9/15 600 s. Main Ave. Petty theft (shoplifting) 9/24 2700 Gird Rd. Courtesy reports 9/25 1600 Calavo Rd. Mental disorder – 72 hour observation 9/26 31900 Del Cielo Este Rape spouse by force/fear 9/27 100 Juliette Pl. Felony bench warrant 500 N. Main Ave. Illegal shooting 100 W. Hawthorne St. Vandalism $400 or less damage 9/28 4000 Lake Circle Dr. Missing adult 9/29 1500 Emerald Ridge Rd. Petty theft 500 N. Main Ave. Carry concealed dirk or dagger 9/30 900 E. Mission Rd. Lost article 900 Alturas Rd. Residential burglary...
Steam rises from hot spaghetti adorned with one very large meatball. As I pierce the meatball with a fork, it breaks into tender and moist pieces. As I twirl the spaghetti around it, the scent of a rich blend of tomato, herbs and cheese is tantalizing. This savory dish, akin to what one may find in Italy, is found at both locations of Dominick’s Deli in Fallbrook. The official name of the establishment is: “Dominick’s Sandwiches and Italian Delicatessen.” However, many ni...
The San Diego Association of Governments approved its allocation of Fiscal Year 2011 and Fiscal Year 2012 active transportation grant program funds, but the County of San Diego’s bicycle transportation plan did not receive funding. SANDAG’s 17-0 vote Sept. 28, with no representatives from Chula Vista or Santee present, recommended funding for 25 of the 51 applications. The County of San Diego’s only application among those 51 projects had sought $185,000 to update its bicycle transportation plan. The active trans... Full story
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SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS – Air Force Airman Michaela M. Febraro graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas. The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness, and basic warfare principles and skills. Airmen who complete basic training earn four credits toward an associate in applied science degree through the Community College of the Air Force. Febraro is the daughter of Trudy...
NEW YORK, NY - The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History announced the five finalists for the 2012 National History Teacher of the Year Award recently and one is former Fallbrook resident Amy Perruso who teaches social studies at Mililani High School in Mililani, Hawaii. Perruso has been teaching since 2001. The National History Teacher of the Year award program recognizes the country’s most outstanding American history teachers in elementary, middle, and high school classrooms. “[Each of these nominees] represent the...
FALLBROOK – Fallbrook High School has announced six of its students have been named commended students in the 2013 National Merit Scholarship Program. Ashley Chaney, Alex Heald, Alexander Louden, Laura Marks, Hannah Oppermann, and Kathleen Young will be honored locally as being scholastically talented seniors. Although they will not continue in the 2013 competition for National Merit Scholarship awards, these commended students placed among the top five percent of more than 1.5 million students who entered the 2013...
BONSALL – On Sept. 28, the Literacy Committee from the San Diego chapter of the Executive Women International (www.ewisandiego.com) awarded two $1,250 literacy grants, one to Bonsall Elementary School librarian Jane Dupes, and one to Bonsall West Elementary School librarian Mishell Rose. The awards will be used to promote literacy at the schools....
FALLBROOK – History really came to life for sixth graders at Live Oak Elementary School, September 28, as they participated in their annual Early Human Day, the first in a series of living history lessons in which all sixth graders participate. The event provided students with an opportunity to “experience” history by dressing up in the costume of the period and participating in activities that people of that time and place would have. Students arrived at school dre...
FALLBROOK – The Fallbrook Ag Boosters will hold its inaugural golf tournament on Friday, October 19, at San Luis Rey Downs, followed by its annual dinner and auction. Tickets for the dinner are $30/person. Both a silent and live auction will take place with a long list of unique and exciting items, including a Napa Valley wine tasting for four that includes a stay at a two bedroom guest house, two Southwest Airlines tickets anywhere the company flies, ag project animals, and much, much more. To sign up for the golf... Full story
ESCONDIDO – The San Diego Archaeological Center celebrates 10 years in the San Pasqual Valley with an open house style event on Saturday, Oct. 13, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. which the public is invited to attend. Guided tours of the entire center including the vaults will be offered along with light refreshments. Guests will find out about the center’s programs, research projects and future plans for the exterior and interior design. They can also view the newly remodeled Children at Play area which involves one’s sense of ima...
FALLBROOK – Boys & Girls Clubs of North County’s Haunted House event is back after six long years. The haunted house thrill, located in the club’s historical gymnasium, is beyond measurable as frightened fans have been known to leave the experience before getting to the end. Guests are expected to line up at the door on Friday, Oct. 26 and Saturday, Oct. 27 when the Haunted House opens at 7:30 p.m. until it closes at 10 p.m. Cost to enter the Haunted House is $5 for non-...
FALLBROOK – Local author Sarah Bates will discuss her book, “Twenty-One Steps of Courage” on Nov. 10 at 11 a.m. in the small portion of the community room of the Fallbrook Library and will have books available for sale. Bates’ research, starting in 2006, took her to Walter Reed Medical Center in Washington DC as well as the National Training Center in the California desert. The story revolves around a young man intent on fulfilling his father’s own unfulfilled dream of becoming a sentinel guard at the Tomb of the Unk...
SAN DIEGO – Speak Up Revolution premieres a short film “Oblivion: Story of the Unseen Girl” to raise public awareness about the issue of sex trafficking in San Diego and throughout California. Filmed in San Diego, this dramatized short film tells the story of a young, local girl forced into sexual slavery. Justin Taylor and Shannon Whitten, co-directors of “Oblivion,” as well as most of the actors and actresses from the film, either grew up in or currently reside in the Fallbrook area. The film is expected to do well...
FALLBROOK – Los Padrinos (the Godparents) of Fallbrook Child Development Center recently hosted their eighth annual “One & Only Evening of Revelry.” The dinner, “American Culinary Adventure,” and silent auction were hosted by Bob and Susan Lucy at their Monserate Hill home. The event was attended by 93 community patrons and raised $19,200 to benefit the children at the center. Los Padrinos are supporters of the center which has been in operation since 1975, and is dedi... Full story
FALLBROOK – The Fallbrook/Bonsall Rally for Children held its “Canapes, Cars and Chocolate” event on Sept. 21 at the home of Stan and Janine Hall. The annual fundraiser served 130 guests a gourmet hors d’oeuvre and dessert buffet prepared by Rally members. The Hall property was a tropical paradise with art, music, sports cars and golf. Artist Kai McMaster worked on a piece in progress; Marilee Ragland’s art students’ work was on display; and unique sports cars were in t... Full story
FALLBROOK – The first couples and singles Mahjong tournament hosted by the Fallbrook Senior Center was a solid success, organizers said. The Sept. 14 tournament, which was open to all players, attracted 64 participants and raised nearly $1,100 for the nonprofit center that serves area seniors. “Everybody was very happy,” said Araxy Moosa, a center board member who also organized and publicized the event. “It was very successful. We hope to do it annually.” Beverly Glavas... Full story
Fallbrook High School’s annual Homecoming celebration is taking place this week, and will culminate with festivities at the home football game on Friday, Oct. 12 with the traditional floats. The customary dance will be held Saturday evening. According to Associated Student Body (ASB) representative Aliah Williamson, this year’s theme is “Going for the Gold.” “[The theme was developed] based on the recent Olympics held in London,” said Williamson. The Homecoming Pep Rally o...
BONSALL - Two new westbound lanes on State Route 76 between Bonsall and Oceanside opened today. The new lanes are part of a project to widen the state road across northern San Diego County, according to San Diego Association of Governments and Caltrans. The work on the middle section of SR 76 was expected to cost $171.4 million by the time it's completed. The western end of the highway, which runs through Oceanside to Interstate 5, opened 13 years ago. Work is scheduled to begin later this month on the eastern end, running...
Fallbrook Union High School has seen a decrease in attendance in the 2012-2013 academic year, but the alternative Ivy and Oasis high schools have seen an influx in numbers. According to Wilson Hatcher, assistant superintendent for Fallbrook Union High School District, Fallbrook High is down 107 students from last year, while Ivy is up three students and Oasis is up 23 students. However, there is a district-wide decline of 81 students. “The Fallbrook High School decline is the result of some eighth graders last year in Bonsall...
In December or January the San Diego County Board of Supervisors will hear a proposal which would allow for ministerial approval of projects within community design review zones. The amendments consist of two components: the creation of a community design review checklist and amendments to the county’s parking regulations and parking design manual. The checklist is intended to simplify and streamline the design review process for properties with a “B” community design review designator and would reduce project proce...
With a strong reduction in the number of homes for sale in Fallbrook this year compared to the last five years, a local expert says it is now a seller’s market for homes priced under $750,000. “It is a most interesting situation right now,” said Chris Hasvold, owner/partner of Coldwell Banker Landmark Group. Hasvold said the basic law of supply and demand has led to the shift in the market. “In real estate, it is determined by what is known as ‘absorption rates’,...
RIVERSIDE - The Academic Performance Index score for Riverside Unified School District schools -- summarizing students' performance on a series of tests -- rose 7 points in 2011-12, while the score for Palm Springs Unified School District schools was up 15 points, though both districts were below the state target. RUSD's score went from 781 to 788, and PSUD's from 733 to 748. The statewide API score increased by 10 points, from 778 last year to 788, according to figures released today by the California Department of... Full story
RIVERSIDE - An eastward-moving Pacific system is expected to bring cooler weather with scattered showers and thunderstorms to Riverside County today. The system began moving south along the California coast Wednesday night and will move inland across Southern California late tonight, according to the National Weather Service. Daytime temperatures today will be in the 60s in valley areas, the 40s and 50s in the mountains, the 60s in the high deserts and in the 70s to low 80s in the lower deserts, the NWS said. General...
