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 Obama administration asked a federal judge in Riverside today to stay her order barring the U.S. military from continuing its ''Don't Ask, Don't Tell'' policy against open gay service. ''This court's granting of a worldwide injunction against the military presents serious legal issues, and the balance of hardships warrants a stay,'' Justice Department attorney Paul G. Freeborne wrote in a brief to U.S. District Judge Virginia Phillips. Freeborne acknowledged that President Barack Obama ''strongly supports''... Full story
1/4 N. Main Ave. Arrest: Forgery/Alter Vehicle Registration Red Mountain Heights Vandalism S. Main Ave. Embezzlement Trails End Arrest: Use/under influence of Controlled Substance 10/5 Ammunition Rd. Vehicular Burglary S. Main Ave. Vandalism S. Main Ave. Arrest: Possession Marijuana S. Mission Rd. Arrest: Poss/Mfr/Sell Dangerous Weapon/Expl. 10/6 Pomegranate Ln. Residential burglary E. Mission Rd. Arrest: Drunk in Public S. Mission Rd. Grand Theft Bryce Ln. Annoying Phone Calls Dolstra Ln @ Arrest: Juvenile Truancy Santa...
The county’s Planning Commission voted to grant a Major Use Permit for a wireless communications facility on Hoxie Ranch Road in Bonsall. The Planning Commission’s 6-0 vote September 24, with Bryan Woods absent, allows the construction of a 30 foot high false water tower which will screen 12 panel antennas and 24 tower mounted amplifiers. The Major Use Permit also allows for the replacement of an existing equipment enclosure for two existing wireless communications facilities on the site with a new concrete masonry unit wal... Full story
FALLBROOK – Don Foulkes, First Lieutenant, US Air Force (Ret.), talked to Rotary club of Fallbrook recently about his experiences as a prisoner of war (POW) during World War II. Foulkes’ story started when his plane was shot down over Hungary after an air attack on German munitions locations. After parachuting into an open field, he was rounded up, along with other pilots and crew, and taken to one of the Stalag German prisons. Food, clothing and medical aid were severely lacking, and his captors refused to provide t...
The Rincon Band of Luiseno Indians is willing to share gaming revenue with the County of San Diego to mitigate the off-reservation impacts of its casino operations. Neither the tribe nor the county likes the idea of the money becoming part of the state general fund. On September 28 the San Diego County Board of Supervisors adopted a resolution urging the governor to provide tribal gaming revenue to local governments for various impacts. The 4-0 vote, with Ron Roberts in Washington, DC, also directed county staff to meet with...
Homecoming week is in full swing, with current Fallbrook Union High School students and alums partaking in festivities around town and on campus. This year’s theme, “Come Together,” provides an important message, says Josh Way, the high school’s Associated Student Body (ASB) director. “The student leadership is excited about this year’s theme,” said Way. “Their inspiration comes from the classic Beatles song. The students’ goal is to inspire unity among students, staff, classes, alumni, and community. It’s the meaning...
FALLBROOK – On Oct. 2, Fallbrook Martial Arts held a fundraiser benefit for the H.U. Lee Memorial Foundation. The Rocktober Sock Hop event was held at Zion Lutheran Fellowship Center where music was provided by Cory Carrier of Ace Mobile Music. Food for the event was donated by Major Market and photo opportunities were provided by Danielle Sells of Sell’s Photography with a classic 50’s motorcycle. Mike Mroz of Lone Wolf Garage brought the cycle as well as other classic cars that were displayed out in front of the cen...
FALLBROOK – The Fallbrook Art Association will accept entries for its Open Judged Show of Fine Art on October 25 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Art works will be featured in the following categories: oil and acrylic, water media, drawing and pastel, mixed media and fiber art, photography, sculpture, printmaking, computer generated, and plein air. Artists may submit two entries. The show will be held at the Fallbrook Art Center, 103 S Main, from Oct. 29 through Nov.14. A reception will be held on Fri. evening Oct. 29 from 6 to... Full story
FALLBROOK – All area women are invited to attend a County Fair and Handbag Hysteria Silent Auction at the Grand Tradition, 1602 S. Mission Road. This event, sponsored by Fallbrook Women’s Connection, will take place on Oct. 15, from 9:30 a.m. to noon. Brunch will be provided. The silent auction will feature beautiful women’s handbags, scarves, jewelry and other accessories. “Local Fallbrook merchants have donated some fabulous designer items,” said Ginny Brier, event program coordinator. Homemade cakes, cookies...
SAN DIEGO COUNTY - Thunderstorms will rattle parts of San Diego County later today, according to the National Weather Service. The agency issued a hazardous weather outlook report early today, stating that the isolated thunderstorms also may bring heavy rain, strong winds and hail to the region. Patchy morning fog brought moisture to the coastal and inland valleys this morning. Visibility was less than a quarter of a mile at times, according to the Weather Service. The agency said the unstable weather would continue through... Full story
FALLBROOK - The Foundation for Senior Care is pleased to announce its fifth annual ‘Dinner with the Docs,’ A Night to Remember on Sat., Nov. 6, from 5:30 to 10 p.m. at Pala Casino Spa & Resort’s Cabaret Room. Guests will have the opportunity to dine with 30 of Fallbrook’s finest physicians. From 5:30 to 6:45 p.m., a silent auction will feature a variety of enticing items including a five-night stay at the Tamarack Beach Resort, golf packages, wine tasting package, and much more. Entertainment that evening will be provided by... Full story
FALLBROOK – The Fallbrook Wrestling Association will be sponsoring registration for “Relentless Wrestling,” a USA Wrestling charted club. The Fallbrook Wrestling Association is the umbrella organization for all amateur wrestling in Fallbrook and the surrounding community. Kids from 5 years and up are eligible to register and compete. Relentless Wrestling Club has nationally certified coaches and hold practices at Fallbrook High School three nights a week, beginning in late October. The registration will be held at the...
Almost exactly one year ago, on Oct. 17, 2009, San Diego County Supervisor Bill Horn and Sheriff Bill Gore swung the first hammers to destroy a wall in the 1100 block of South Vine Street in Fallbrook that had been shielding an area known for high incidences of gang-related crime. Since then, Sheriff’s deputies have increased their surveillance of the area and made significant arrests, but a struggle remains in squelching the gang problem. According to an apartment manager who oversees a property in the South Vine Street a...
FALLBROOK -On Sept. 30, Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger vetoed Senate Bill 1240 by returning it without signature. In a statement accompanying the returned bill, the governor said: “This bill would disrupt the balance between local discretion by local elected officials and state policy for assuring access to health care.” This veto brings relief to residents and members of the medical community of Fallbrook, the board of directors of the Fallbrook Healthcare District and to Fallbrook Hospital. If this bill had passed into law...
Fallbrook Public Utility District (FPUD), which is responsible for providing water to a 28,000 square acre coverage area in and around the unincorporated community of Fallbrook, has board seat number four open for vote with incumbent Al Gebhart and candidate Archie McPhee vying for the position. Milt Davies, incumbent holding seat number five, is uncontested in the election and will be automatically be placed in the position for another term. In Rainbow Municipal Water District (RMWD), the seats held by current directors...
As a way to continue to provide better service to the community of Fallbrook, Fifth District County Supervisor Bill Horn hosted a forum to discuss the Crime Free Multi-Housing program, coordinated by the Sheriff’s department on October 6 at Fallbrook Public Utility District. In July, the county board of supervisors adopted modifications to the crime-free program, mandating participation in the program when a property has 10 or more calls for service (crime or disorderly behavior-related) in a 90-day period in addition to 2...
FALLBROOK – St. Peter’s Parent Teacher Group (PTG) will present its 11th annual Main Event, “Music, Dancing and Fiesta-style Tasting,” on Saturday, Oct. 23 from 6 to 9 p.m. Entry tickets are $10 each (must be 21 or older to attend) and include two tastings from local restaurants and breweries. Additional tasting tickets are one for $5 or five for $20. Event also offers live and silent auctions, and a fantasy drawing with $5,000 first price, $2,000 second prize and $1,000 third prize. St. Peter’s is located at 450 Sou... Full story
The 26th Annual Fallbrook Junior Satellite Tournament which took place September 11-19 at the Fallbrook Tennis Club attracted 140 participants. "It was really a nice tournament," said tournament organizer Dorothy Roth. The competitors came from San Diego, Imperial, Riverside, and Orange Counties with Oregon and Colorado residents also participating. Several families had multiple siblings in the tournament. "The whole family would come out," Roth said. "They made it a family event, not just dropping the kids off." In addition... Full story
Ron Lee Hartson passed away on Sept. 21, 2010 at La Jolla V.A. Hospital. Ron had been battling with leukemia for the last years; with chronic heart problems, he has lost the battle. Ron was born in Los Angeles on May 30, 1935 and raised in San Diego. After school, he joined the Army. Ron soon joined the family chrome shop, San Diego Metal Plating. Ron’s heart was in riding his Harley Davidson; he loved it so much that he would ride from coast to coast. One stop of course was Woodstock in 1969, which he loved to tell others a...
Gary Lowell Mack, 67, of Fallbrook, passed away on Sept. 15, 2010. He was born on Sept. 24, 1942 in Berkley. Gary was preceded in death by his parents, Clinton Lowell Mack and Edna Marie Mack of Oakland. Gary is survived by his wife, RoseMarie Mack of Fallbrook; daughter, Francine Nafarrate of Fallbrook; sons, Marty (Jessica) Nafarrate of Escondido, Brandon (Jenny) Mack of Boise, Bronson (Jennifer) Mack of Las Vegas, Corbin Mack of Las Vegas; sister, Pam (Jeff) Squires of Salt Lake City; and four grandchildren. Services will... Full story
W. Lee Andersen passed away Thurs., Sept. 30, 2010. He was born in Tulsa, Okla. on August 8, 1929 to Ella and Walde Andersen. Lee graduated with a B.S. in engineering from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, worked as an aeronautical engineer for 25 years, and enjoyed anything to do with engineering. Mr. Andersen was a member of the Fallbrook Golf Club and an avid golfer. He also greatly enjoyed helping others with their golf game, flying remote controlled airplanes, and jazz music. He was an outgoing straight shooter with a good...
Ruth Nadine Sciumbato, 84, passed away Oct. 6, 2010 in Fallbrook, Calif. She was born August 26, 1926 in Yakima, Wash. A homemaker, Ruth is survived by her husband of 61 years, Pete Sciumbato; son Vince Sciumbato, San Diego; daughter and son-in-law Valerie and Steve Spooner, Poway; granddaughters Bethany, Jennie and Sarah Spooner, San Diego; granddaughter and grandson-in-law, Erin and John Vanderveen, and great-grandson William Vanderveen, San Diego; and sister Lois Burnett, Rocklin, Calif. She was preceded in death by her...
Jeffrey Forrester Woodbury, 44, died early Wednesday morning, September 29, 2010. Jeff was the son of May Christine and Robert Alburn Woodbury. Jeff is survived by his mother, his brothers Robert and Timothy, and by his sons Randall William and Timothy Daniel. He was also survived by his estranged wife, Allison, and stepson Brandon. He was preceded in death by his father, Robert Alburn Woodbury. Jeffrey had world class sense of humor. He was a lover of history and all styles of music. Jeffrey was an outstanding friend to a...
FALLBROOK – Major Market will be holding a pet adoption on Saturday, Oct. 23, from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. located at 845 S. Main Ave., next to Vince’s Pizza. They are sponsoring the local Fallbrook Animal Sanctuary. Lots of kittens, cats, puppies and dogs will be available, weather permitting. Everyone can help support local homeless animals. For more information, call (760) 685-3533 or visit www.fallbrookanimalsanctuary.org.... Full story
FALLBROOK – The Fallbrook Hospital Chapter of the Senior Circle will be hosting a talk on Thursday, Oct. 14, at 2 p.m. entitled “Understanding Medicare: 2011 Updates” with Karen Hemmingway, Counselor and Community Education Presenter from the Health Insurance Counseling and Advocacy Program (HICAP). The event is open to the public and will be held at Silvergate, 420 Elbrook Drive. Refreshments will be served and there will be a drawing for door prizes. Seating is limited. Call (760) 731-8433 to RSVP....
