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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1/7 Reche Road Petty Theft Reche Road Grand Theft 10/9 S. Mission Road Arrest: Curfew minor in public uninc. area/restricted 10/10 Los Padres Dr. Grand Theft 10/11 W. Clemmens Lane Arrest: Possession of marijuana S. Mission Road Violate domestic relations court order 10/12 N. Mission Road Arrest: Exhibiting deadly weapon other than firearm Chateau St. Jean Violate Domestic Relations Court Order Farrand Road Fraud E. Alvarado St. Arrest: Fail to obey order of juvenile court S. Stage Coach Lane Arrest: Minor possessing... Full story
FALLBROOK – Fallbrook High School principal Rod King has announced that several of the school’s students have recently been named as award recipients. Dylan Dawkins has been named as a semi-finalist in the National Achievement Scholarship Program’s competition for outstanding Black American high school students. He will compete for further awards and scholarships. Max Gerlock, Kort Heyneman, Jacob Hunt and Jordan Lopez have been named as “commended students” in the National Merit Scholarship Corporation’s competiti...
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – Fallbrook High School graduate Tim Leonelli is the tuba section leader with the Concord Blue Devils of Concord, Calif., a group that recently won the gold medal for the second year in a row at the 2010 Drum Corps International World Championships. “I’m not sure how we got there, but I know what made up the organization,” said Blue Devils executive director David Gibbs. “It’s the staff, designers, instructors, and an amazing group of kids who were...
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FALLBROOK – With the Rotary motto being, Service Above Self, Rotary Club of Fallbrook showed their appreciation for longtime member Derwin Williams by presenting him with a special Service Above Self award recently, not only for his continuous club service, but his handling of the income and expenses of the recently completed annual fundraiser Lobster On The Green. This year’s event raised more many than any previous year. The Service Above Self award is a monthly r...
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The San Diego County Board of Supervisors approved a zone reclassification and general plan amendment (GPA) for an 11.36-acre parcel in the 2700 block of Los Alisos Drive. The supervisors’ 5-0 vote October 13 retains the A70 (limited agriculture) zoning but reduces the minimum lot size from ten acres to two acres while changing the land use designation from General Agriculture (20) to Estate Residential (17). The change in land use designation increases the maximum permitted density from one dwelling unit per ten acres to one...
Fallbrook High School’s varsity boys water polo team won its first three Avocado East League matches. The Warriors traveled to Palomar Community College for their October 4 league opener against Mission Hills and took a 15-3 victory, defeated San Pasqual by a 13-9 score at home October 5, and won a 15-7 contest October 6 against Escondido at Jim Stone Pool. “They’re off to a good start,” said Fallbrook coach Bob Lamont. The match against Mission Hills saw the Warriors on the... Full story
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FALLBROOK – Members and guests of the Fallbrook Quilt Guild will gather for the monthly meeting on Thursday, Nov. 4, beginning at 6:30 p.m. at the Community Center, 341 Heald Lane, Fallbrook. Guests are welcome; $3 donation requested. The guild will hold a workshop Sat., Nov. 6 featuring Deb Raver, whose specialty is appliqué. For more information, contact Elvia Dawson, (951) 694-8023 or visit www.fallbrookquiltguild.com.... Full story
FALLBROOK – Potter’s Field Ministries, featuring Michael and Pam Rozell, will be performed at Christ The King Lutheran Church in Fallbrook on Sat., Oct. 30 at 6 p.m. and Sun., Oct. 31 at 8 and 10:30 a.m. The Rozell’s present a dramatic and musical presentation that expresses a vivid illustration of the relationship that mankind has with God, the Master Potter and humans as the clay. Michael is a skilled potter and orator who tells an amazing story as he forms a pot before the guests’ eyes. Pam complements the messa... Full story
FALLBROOK – The Fallbrook Senior Citizen Center at 399 Heald Lane will offer multiple opportunities in the month of November to local residents. Nov. 9 – Monthly meeting begins at 10 a.m., with coffee and refreshments available. Door prizes will be awarded. Guest speaker will be James S. Minor, Jr. of San Diego who will talk on the subject of Medicare and upcoming changes in the program. Bingo will begin at 12:30 p.m. Cards are a dollar each; prizes for winners and refreshments for all. Nov. 11 – Medicare... Full story
FALLBROOK – The Republican Women Federated will meet for brunch on Friday, Nov. 12, at San Luis Rey Downs Golf Resort at 9:30 a.m. Guest speakers will include Rachel Meyer, president of the San Diego county Federation of Republican Women, who will detail Republican news and direction for 2011 and the next election cycle of 2012; and Cliff Sumrall, member of the CRP, former alternate on the SDC Central Committee and founder of the Fallbrook Tea Party, who will challenge...
FALLBROOK – The Fallbrook Democratic Club will hold an election victory celebration on Thursday, Nov. 4, at the Fallbrook Public Utility District (FPUD) building at 6:30 p.m. Assemblywoman Fiona Ma, Speaker Pro Tem, is flying down from San Francisco to speak on the importance of the election results, and how they position California as the strongest progressive state in the nation. As presiding officer, Ma guides Assembly members through the daily business of the house, responds to parliamentary inquiries, issues...
FALLBROOK – Santa Margarita Boy Scout District is proud to announce that John Fellios, 16, of Troop 755 and Adam Holzer, 18 of Troop 725 have both earned their Eagle rank. Fellios is a junior at Fallbrook High School where he is a member of the track team, the Key club and the student senate. His Eagle project included landscaping an area and building a retaining wall at REINS Therapeutic Riding Program in Fallbrook. Fellios says the most important person in his...
SAN DIEGO – Freelance media professionals Nathalie Taylor and Christine Rinaldi were honored with awards at the 2010 San Diego Press Club awards banquet held October 19 at Balboa Park’s Hall of Champions. Taylor took a first and a third place award for stories published July 2 and 9, 2010 in the Fallbrook/Bonsall Village News, bringing her up to a total of 25 journalism awards since 2004. Rinaldi was honored with a second place award in photography (newspapers and m... Full story
Potter Junior High School students were treated to a “metallic” musical performance on Thursday, October 21, put on by internationally known group Stomp as a way to promote a healthy, drug-free lifestyle during Red Ribbon Week. Red Ribbon Week, one of the oldest and largest drug prevention campaigns in the country, was celebrated by the junior high school through various activities, such as Super Hero Day, Twins Day and Pajama Day. Various schools use Red Ribbon Week as a way...
A recent gang injunction against an Oceanside gang has raised several questions among Fallbrook residents about whether or not the gang presence in Fallbrook may require an injunction as well. According to Lt. Mike Barnett, commander of the Fallbrook Sheriff’s substation, a gang injunction has “always been an option” when dealing with gang crime, though when it comes to Fallbrook, the process may not have been officially discussed with the county’s District Attorney’s office. “The process we have gone through may have been p...
Since a camera is only a machine, the human eye behind it is what discerns an ordinary photographic opportunity from an exceptional one. The artistic eyes of 14 area photographers will be celebrated in Fallbrook at a special show called Local Color from October 30 through November 30 at Pinnell Gallery. Curator Robert Sommers, a local gallery owner and one of those 14 photographers, says an opening reception will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. on Oct. 30. “As someone who has l... Full story
At its Oct. 19 meeting, the North County Fire Protection District board of directors reviewed the two proposed route alternatives for SR76 offered for public review by the State of California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) and deemed it necessary to draft a letter outlining its concerns about both alignments. Fire Chief Bill Metcalf explained to the board that his staff members had carefully reviewed the documents pertaining to both the Existing (northern) and Southern alignments offered, but found they could not...
The first step has been taken to request a traffic signal for a highly traveled, dangerous intersection in Fallbrook. Members of the Fallbrook Community Planning Group (FCPG) gave their support for a traffic signal to be installed at the intersection of Brooke Road and Stage Coach Lane at their last board meeting, October 18. According to Laurie Robinson, who has been spearheading the project, the intersection, which is adjacent to Christ the King Lutheran Church, has been a concern because of existing blind spots that cause... Full story
CAMP PENDLETON - It was announced late Friday, Oct. 29 that the court-martial for Staff Sgt. Frank Wuterich has been postponed. A notice will be issued when a new trial date has been established. (previous story, Oct. 27, 2010) Court-martial proceedings for Staff Sgt. Frank Wuterich begin Tuesday in case of civilian deaths in Haditha, Iraq CAMP PENDLETON - The court-martial for Staff Sgt. Frank Wuterich will start on Tuesday, November 2 at 8:30 a.m. on Camp Pendleton. Wuterich is charged with voluntary manslaughter,...
Eric Larson, executive director of the San Diego County Farm Bureau, had more challenges than positive news to share regarding area agriculture when he addressed the Fallbrook Revitalization Council on October 21 at Fallbrook Public Utility District. The top challenges in the farming community, Larson said, are water, immigration reform, pest exclusion, and the economy. Water When it comes to water, Larson said the price, supply and quality are all problematic for growers. And it looks like that will lead to sweeping...
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Emergency crews were called on scene after a motorcyclist was downed after a collision on the 2000 block of E. Mission Road in the middle of the day on October 28. According to the California Highway Patrol Eric Newbury, Ruben Alvarado, a 21-year-old from Menifee, was riding his 2006 Suzuki GSX600 going approximately 45 mph on East Mission Rd. when he ran into a 1999 Chevrolet S10 that was stopped on the roadway to make a left-hand turn. Alvarado complained of pain to his entire left leg and his right arm, but suffered no...
