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Claire Koleszar attends Mission Vista High School but has lived in Fallbrook for the past 16 1/2 years. She began golfing at the now-defunct Fallbrook Golf Club and this year she is the Valley League girls golf champion. The Valley League tournament was played Oct. 15 on the St. Mark's course in San Marcos and Oct. 17 on the Twin Oaks course in San Marcos. Koleszar had a 36-hole score of 161. Samantha Aguilar, who is also a Mission Vista senior, was second with a score of 166. "That was a really great experience for me," Kole...
Three Fallbrook High School boys received medals for being among the top 40 in the Kit Carson Invitational cross-country meet's Teal Division varsity race Oct. 25 at Kit Carson Park in Escondido. Fallbrook senior Josh Hernandez placed sixth among the 144 runners in the Teal Division varsity boys race, junior Danny Contreras was the 15th harrier across the finish line, and senior John Regan took 28th place. "It went pretty well," Fallbrook head coach Marco Arias said. The Warriors finished sixth among the 19 Teal Division...
ARCADIA - During 2017's Lilac Fire, Belvoir Bay was lost for two days after flames raged through the San Luis Rey Training Center in Bonsall. On Saturday, she became a Breeder's Cup champion. Belvoir Bay beat the boys in the $1 million Breeders' Cup Turf Sprint at Santa Anita Park after finding the lead early under jockey Javier Castellano. She won the race in a course record 54.83 for five furlongs. Belvoir Bay's trainer Peter Miller went 1-2 in the race with Om finishing...
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SAN DIEGO (CNS) - Countywide sales of previously owned single-family homes and attached properties both fell from September to October while prices increased, according to data released today by the Greater San Diego Association of Realtors. Real estate agents sold 54 single-family homes in Fallbrook last month, the most of any ZIP code in the county. El Cajon was the only other ZIP code with 50 or more sold in the month. Sales of single-family homes fell 4.9% from 1,862 in September to 1,771 in October while... Full story
Oct. 26 1000 block E. Alvarado St Residential burglary Oct. 27 1200 block Alturas Rd Petty theft 1400 block Alturas Rd Vehicle theft 3600 block Lake Circle Dr Vehicle burglary 500 block N. Vine St Petty theft Oct. 28 900 block Alturas Rd Grand theft 2500 block Olive Hill Rd Battery 1100 block Alturas Rd Arrest: Battery 1400 block Alturas Rd Petty theft 300 block E. Alvarado St Missing person Oct. 29 2900 block Los Campos Dr Residential burglary 6000 block W. Lilac Rd Grand theft 1400 block El Nido Dr Domestic order violation...
FALLBROOK – Photo spreads in home design magazines can be awe-inspiring. Quite often homeowners wish they could lift the looks right off the pages of magazines and transform their own homes into picture-perfect retreats. It takes an eye for design to pull a room together – even with inspiration – and make it both functional and attractive. While hiring an interior designer is one way to go, homeowners can use some of the tricks and techniques the designers employ to do a rem... Full story
When I was a child, my parents took care of everything for me. They not only fed me, but they made sure I had new clothes for school, took me to the doctor and dentist and even supported dance and piano lessons. As I got older, they continued to support me. They paid for college tuition, my room and board and continued to pay for my clothing, trips to the doctor and dentist and my participation in my sorority and intramural sports. When I graduated college, that life all came... Full story
North County Transit District and Metropolitan Transit Service buses use county-maintained roads for some of their routes, and bus stop benches and shelters are also within county right of way. A 5-0 San Diego County Board of Supervisors vote Oct. 29 directed county staff to enter a Memorandum of Understanding with NCTD and MTS to update the county policy regarding transit benches and shelters within county right of way. Board of Supervisors Policy J-31 addresses the placement of transit benches and shelters in county right... Full story
Access to a quality education is the best way to ensure our students a bright, successful future. But one size does not fit all, and not every student wants to go to a traditional college. Even so, California schools often focus on sending children to colleges and universities, with less emphasis on trades. We have a skilled worker shortage in California, and we need to make sure that high school students have the opportunity to learn technical skills that can lead to... Full story
I took my little grandson to the Regency Halloween party, Oct. 30. I was amazed to experience the fantastic job they did for their residents and the community. The costumes on the residents were so special to see and how the resident faces were lit up with big smiles and fun while they gave out candy to the children. To see the residents’ family members participating was fun too. The combinations of the generations enjoying themselves together were truly delightful. Thank you, Regency. Phyllis Sweeney... Full story
Noting that California farmers and ranchers have long sought reforms and improvements to immigration laws that would enhance the lives of agricultural employees and their families, the California Farm Bureau Federation said it supports a bipartisan bill introduced recently. The Farm Workforce Modernization Act of 2019, introduced by Reps. Zoe Lofgren, D-San Jose, and Dan Newhouse, R-Wash., would improve agricultural visa programs and accommodate immigrant agricultural employees already in the United States, while assuring... Full story
We would like to thank Regency and Silvergate retirement residences for donating the food served at the Fallbrook Senior Center’s Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon, Oct. 22. Regency provided the delicious appetizers and tiramisu dessert, while Silvergate contributed the delicious salads and sandwiches. The volunteers enjoyed the meal very much, so we appreciate the donated food too. Phyllis Sweeney, special projects manager, and Renae Rasmussen, executive director Fallbrook Senior Center Board of Directors... Full story
Rochelle R. (Fiala) Tyler died Oct. 25, 2019, in Scio, Oregon. She was born Dec. 29, 1955, to Dr. Richard Fiala and Toni (Fiala) Hansen and lived most of her life in Fallbrook, Oceanside and Vista. Rochelle owned and operated her family day care in Oceanside and Vista for more than 24 years. She moved to Scio, Oregon, in 2005. Rochelle loved cooking and helping other people. She is survived by her husband, Jerry, of Scio; children Elizabeth Jimenez-Tyler of Albany, Oregon, and David Tyler of Lebanon, Oregon; sister Michelle...
SThe Neighborhood Reinvestment Program provides grant funds to nonprofit community organizations and public agencies for one-time community, social, environmental, educational, cultural or recreational needs. I take great pride in being able to allocate funds to some of the wonderful organizations in District 5, and while I wish I could give money to all of them, I wanted to highlight a few of the groups making a difference in District 5. The Boys and Girls Club of Oceanside...
Marvin John "Jack" Rockwell, beloved husband and father, died Sept. 5, 2019, his family shared with their deepest sorrow. He is survived by his loving wife, August; his daughter, Gina; son Russell and grandchildren, Frank and Holly Rockwell and great-grandchildren Evan and Justin Rockwell. Jack was loved by many, and they will remember him for his charity and his love of giving to anyone who needed help; for his greatest love of animals, the sea and the Mighty car... Full story
Kenneth Joseph Sousa, 89, died Oct. 25. He was surrounded by his loving family during the days before his passing. Ken will be remembered as a kind and thoughtful man who enjoyed people. He loved to help others, share stories about his life and listen to others tell their stories. He enjoyed many interests including horseback riding, boating, scuba diving, woodworking, metalworking, gardening, traveling and participating in community and philanthropic activities. Born July 8,... Full story
The world lost a great man, Oct. 4, 2019. William Gordon Goodson of Fallbrook, California, passed peacefully, smiling, surrounded by loved ones. He is survived by his adoring wife of 60 years, Mary Lou; son, two daughters, two siblings;10 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Bill was an avid hunter and loved to mentor other sportsmen. He will always be remembered for cracking a joke, and laughing so hard that everyone else in the room would laugh with him, and then... Full story
Ashraf Khalil The Associated Press Jury selection began Tuesday, Nov. 5, in the trial of Roger Stone, a longtime Republican provocateur and former confidant of President Donald Trump, who faces charges related to his alleged efforts to exploit the Russian-hacked Hillary Clinton emails for political gain. The trial in Washington promises to revive the specter of special counsel Robert Mueller's investigation as the impeachment inquiry against Trump proceeds in the House. Stone,...
James William Goldsberry, Jr., was born March 21, 1943 and died at home, July 8, 2019 after a two-year battle with Agent Orange and diabetes. The son of Hazel Marian Goldsberry and James William Goldsberry, Sr., he had lived in Fallbrook for 25 years. James was in the Marine Corps from 1962 to 1982. He was a logistician and Vietnam veteran. He leaves his wife, Christine Pimm Goldsberry; daughters Sheila Jeaux Goldsberry of Oceanside and Lisa Marie Gardner; grandsons Ryan Gardner and Nicholas Gardnerr; several nieces; nephew... Full story