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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The county’s Planning Commission modified the Major Use Permit for Rosemary’s Mountain. The approval was by a 4-1 vote Oct. 10. Michael Beck was opposed to the modification, Leon Brooks was absent, and the resignation of Adam Day from the Planning Commission effective Oct. 1 created a vacancy which has not been filled. The permit modifications include increasing the total project area from 93.42 acres to 103.63 acres and the quarry processing and reclamation plan area from 37.97 acres to 48.32 acres, allowing a 90 foot hig...
Update: According to North County Fire PIO John Buchanan, there were no injuries reported as a result of the accident earlier Friday at Gird Rd. and Bluebell Ln. At 7:50 am Friday morning a traffic collision occurred in the vicinity of Gird Rd. and Live Oak Park Rd. The CHP is reporting a woman is unresponsive in her car. No other details are known at this time. More will be reported as information is available. The northbound lane of Gird Rd. is reportedly blocked by the single vehicle traffic collision. It appears the...
Early voting for the Nov. 4 Consolidated General Election will be available at four locations in Riverside County. Early voting is available Friday (Oct. 24) through Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Promenade in Temecula on the first floor in front of the Macy’s Women’s Store (entry wing), Galleria at Tyler in Riverside on the first floor in front of Forever 21, and the Westfield Palm Desert in the main court in front of World Gym. Early voting also is available leading up to Election Day at the Registrar of Voters office...
The Sheriff's Homicide Detail wants your help solving the murder of a man whose body was found along a creek in Fallbrook nearly 20 years ago. On August 13, 1995, an unidentified body was found near Sandia Creek and Rock Mountain Road in the Santa Margarita Creek area of Fallbrook. The victim had been fatally shot. In 2010, a DNA match identified the body as 22-year-old Frank Bresson. Bresson lived in Riverside when he was reported missing in August 1995. At the time, family...
FALLBROOK - Vision problems in children often become apparent when youngsters first enter school. Poor performance in the classroom may have little to do with a learning disability or a stubborn student, and a lot to do with poor vision. Vision problems can often be traced to genetics. A family history of various vision troubles increase the likelihood that a child will one day require corrective glasses. In addition, a growing reliance on digital devices may increase a...
FALLBROOK – “The book has unity of purpose.” “A book of character, distinction and personality.” “Informative, specific and interesting.” These were some but not all of the achievements in the three major scoring categories of The Moccasin yearbook of Fallbrook High School, which took first place at the 2014 San Diego County Fair for the eighth year in a row. The yearbook scored 890 points out of 1000, the second highest total in school history. The 2010 yearbook set a s...
SAN DIEGO – Mckenna Wade, a first-year student at the University of San Diego from Fallbrook, was chosen for the university’s prestigious Honors Program this fall. The program is designed to provide smart, passionate and engaged students with challenges and opportunities that will allow them to achieve their intellectual goals. It emphasizes teaching excellence, small seminar-style classes, and a core curriculum of innovative courses. Honors students have numerous opportunities for interaction with faculty, s...
October 7 700 block S. Main Ave. : Cited: Possess unlawful paraphernalia October 9 4700 block Oak Crest Rd. : Arrest: Transport narcotics for sale between counties; transport controlled substance; possess narcotics; possess narcotics for sale; possess unlawful paraphernalia; possess controlled substance. 300 block N. Mission Rd. : Petty theft October 12 200 block E. Mission Rd. : Arrest: Spousal abuse w/minor injuries 00 block Via Alta Vista : Death (Coroner’s case) 1300 block S. Mission Rd. : Arrest: Sale of marijuana; p... Full story
FALLBROOK – The allure of a spa-style bathroom is something few homeowners can resist. Such bathrooms can make for a welcome retreat after a long day at the office or an afternoon spent chasing kids around the yard. But as appealing as such a sanctuary may seem, the cost of creating a luxury washroom is more than many homeowners’ budgets can withstand. Fortunately, a dream bathroom does not have to break the bank. In fact, there are several ways to make a bathroom worthy... Full story
FALLBROOK – Rotary Club of Fallbrook members Jim Helms, Tony O’Brien, Dick Goodlake, Curt Stika, Sharon Stika and Victoria Helms recently helped build two homes in the Tijuana area for the needy. The local residents were part of a collective effort under Project Mercy, facilitated by Fallbrook Rotary, Mission Bay Rotary, and the Interact Clubs of Fallbrook and Francis Parker. The homes were built approximately 10 miles outside of Tijuana on Sept. 27.... Full story
FALLBROOK – Four North County Fire Protection District (NCFPD) fire stations and the fleet maintenance facility in Fallbrook will receive solar energy installations which is expected to save the agency over $1.2 million on electricity over the next 20 years. “[Going solar] will allow the district to reallocate several thousand taxpayer dollars monthly to project financing and other essential services and will insulate the district from future utility rate increases while promoting an environmentally responsible image i...
FALLBROOK – As summer turns to fall, plants in containers need to be assessed for successful, continued growth. Many plants may not have received enough water during the hot months, since they dry out quickly. While terra-cotta pots are beautiful and add charm to gardens and patios, dry air can literally pull the moisture out of the soil right through the sides of the pot. Unfortunately for aesthetic value, most plants actually grow better in plastic pots. The idea that...
FALLBROOK – On Oct. 8, the Fallbrook Garden Club held a Succulent Study Group Workshop and created 60 pumpkins decorated with living plants. All 60 pumpkins were donated to seniors who participate in the Sheriff’s Senior Volunteer Patrol’s “You Are Not Alone” (YANA) program. YANA participants are seniors who generally live alone and are befriended and checked on by members of the volunteer patrol. Manny Ortega, commander of the Senior Volunteer Patrol, said, “Many t... Full story
The population is increasing at an alarming rate in Fallbrook, and I don’t mean by more human beings. According to US Postal Service, mail carriers serving Fallbrook-area addresses are finding that mailboxes are being inundated by both Black Widow and Brown Widow spiders. “On some of our local streets, they are in every mailbox; you can see the spider webs under the box and the post,” said Susan Thomas, safety captain for Fallbrook Post Office mail carriers. “My route is heav...
Gary Lenfers, 66 of Chihuahua Valley, passed away peacefully in his sleep September 17, 2014. Born and raised in Fallbrook, he served in the U.S. Army, stationed in Korea. He retired as manager of Hank’s Hardware in Temecula in 2010. He is survived by his son Erick Lenfers of Chihuahua Valley; sister Sherri Lenfers of Fallbrook, and brother Bill Blacklidge of Lyndon, Wash. A memorial will be held at 2 p.m. October 25 at the Valley Fort in Fallbrook....
FALLBROOK – The Fallbrook Senior Center is planning a gem tour to Arizona’s “Largest Winter Attraction.” Travelers will sit back and relax as their motor coach makes its way to Quartzsite, Celia’s Rainbow Gardens, the Quartzsite Museum and the Tyson Wells Sell-A-Rama where they will see an amazing array of rocks, gems and minerals. The trip includes two nights at The Blue Water Resort in Parker. The return trip will include a stop in Indio, Calif. with a visit to the...
The San Diego Padres hosted the Colorado Rockies at Petco Park on Sept. 23 and preceded the game with the San Diego Padres Choir Night national anthem performance from choir students from San Diego County schools. Sullivan Middle School participated for the first time and had 47 students on the field. Fallbrook High School provided 13 singers. “It was a really fantastic experience,” said Sullivan Middle School music teacher Stacy Pecore. “It really is just an awesome experience,” said Fallbrook High School music teacher...
PALA – Pala Casino Spa & Resort will continue its free events series in November featuring the 60+ Club at 1 p.m. on Tuesdays and tribute concerts at 8 p.m. on Saturdays in the Infinity Showroom. The tribute concert schedule will include: Nov. 1, HELP!, a tribute to The Beatles; Nov. 8, Ghost in the Machine, a tribute to the Police and Sting, and Nov. 29, The Joshua Tree, a tribute to U-2. The free November entertainment schedule includes: • Sat., Nov. 1: 8 p.m.,...
FALLBROOK – On Saturday, Oct. 25, the Fallbrook Girls Rugby Club will be accepting registrations for the 2014-15 season which runs December through May. The club is high-achieving, being the High School National Champions of 2011, 2012, 2013 and 2014. Sign-ups will be held at Del Rey Avocado, corner of Main Ave. and Mission Rd., from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. No rugby experience is required. Cross-over athletes are welcome. There are two age groups available: U15 (birth date...
FALLBROOK – Andrew Roback brought home his first tennis trophy recently. He took second place in a round robin tournament held in Del Mar. The boy who won edged out Roback by only one point. “Andrew Roback is one of those special kids in my tennis program with that special spark,” said coach Mike Amador. “Andrew is an all ‘A’ student at Mary Fay Pendleton, was winning medals in diving competition, and later decided to devote his time to soccer and tennis.” “Andrew is...
The Fallbrook Public Utility District has a new Case 580N backhoe loader. The backhoe loader arrived Oct. 13 and will replace a Terex 760 backhoe manufactured in 2003 which will be sold at auction next month. On May 27, the FPUD board voted 3-1, with Milt Davies opposed and Archie McPhee abstaining, to approve the purchase of a new backhoe loader. “The board wanted to be sure that this equipment was essential and couldn’t be somehow shared under the previous Fallbrook-Rainbow cooperative agreement,” said FPUD general manag...
FALLBROOK – Marlo M. Miller will succeed Jane B. Lorenz as Fallbrook Music Society’s new president of the board of Directors. Ann W. Murray, the organization’s executive director, said, “We are so delighted to be the beneficiary of Marlo’s outstanding leadership abilities. She possesses a strong community service background, and we are so fortunate to have her assume this leadership role in our organization.” Of her recent appointment, Miller said, “I am thrilled to...
The Temecula Mountain Lions Rugby Club plays its home matches at Vallecitos School in Rainbow, and the collaboration between the rugby club and the Vallecitos School District has led to the installation of goal posts at the elementary school. On Sept. 9, the Vallecitos School District board approved the donation of the goal posts from the rugby club. The goal post installation was completed Sept. 30. “They look great and our field looks a lot more professional,” said David Jones, who is both the Vallecitos School District sup... Full story
Fallbrook High School’s girls volleyball team opened Valley League play Oct. 7 with a four-game loss at Mission Vista. The Timberwolves won the first game by a 25-17 score, Fallbrook evened the match with a 25-23 victory in game two, and Mission Vista concluded the competition with a pair of 25-19 victories. “All in all it came down to we made more mistakes than they did,” said Fallbrook coach Chip Patterson. “For us I think it’s consistency in serving,” Patterson said. “We had too many serving errors.” The loss dropped Fa... Full story
