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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2/1 E. Alvarado St. Petty Theft Industrial Way Arrest: possess controlled substance Sky Country Ct. Vehicular burglary N. Main Ave. Arrest: Drunk in Public 11/2 S. Main Ave. Vandalism Riverview Pl. Violating Domestic relations court order N. Main Ave. Commercial burglary W. Dougherty St. Arrest: poss/mfr/sell dangerous weapon/expl. 11/3 S. Main Ave. Arrest: Drunk in Public S. Main Ave. Arrest: Obstructing Police officer S. Main Ave. Petty Theft E. Elder St. Grand Theft Rainbow Crest Rd. Grand Theft Ammunition Rd. Vehicular...
FALLBROOK – Bradley McCormick, 17, of Fallbrook Boy Scout Troop 755, recently earned his Eagle Scout rank. Bradley is a senior at Fallbrook High School where is a member of the Varsity Volleyball team and is the Drum Major for the marching band. McCormick said the best part of scouting has been all the memories and friends he has made. “I have found myself as a leader in both scouting and in my community,” said McCormick, who credits his parents, Rory and Beth McC...
FALLBROOK – Soroptimist International of Fallbrook sponsors the Violet Richardson Award annually, and is now seeking nominations of young women between the ages of 14 and 17 who volunteer in their communities and schools. The award recognizes young women who make the world a better place through their volunteer efforts. A cash grant of $250 will be awarded, in honor of the winner, to her volunteer organization. Applicants may be nominated by submitting an application to Fallbrook Soroptimists by Dec. 31. Applications...
FALLBROOK – Potter Jr. High school principal Leonard Rodriquez presented two outstanding individuals as students of the month recently to Rotary Club of Fallbrook. Olivia Louden, seventh grade, was lauded for “promptness, best effort, performance at the top of her class, being a leader, and actions, which speak well of her character.” Ivon Romero, eighth grade, was described as, “trustworthy in every way, always doing her best, giving diligent effort always, and being...
“If you think you can, you can. And if you think you can’t, you’re right.” This quote, attributed to Mary Kay Ash is significantly relevant in relation to student learning. There is substantial research that shows that student beliefs about competence greatly influence how they approach learning and challenging situations. Student beliefs about competency will be influenced by a variety of factors including their prior successes and failures, teacher expectations, and parental expectations. Some students believe that intelli...
FALLBROOK – On Nov. 5, the Fallbrook Branch of San Diego County Library launched its new “1st Grade at the Library” program. The first two first grade classes to visit the library for the program came from La Paloma Elementary School. Two members of Fallbrook Masonic Lodge handed out special attendance cards with which the students can keep track of their visits to the library. Fallbrook Children’s Librarian August Diehl passed out library cards while Branch Manag...
A future road contract will provide for rubberized emulsion asphaltic slurry resurfacing on various county-maintained roads, including 4.94 miles of Couser Canyon Road, and will also install centerline rumble strips on various county roads, including four Greater Fallbrook roads if conditions are optimal for their installation. The San Diego County Board of Supervisors voted 5-0 October 20 to authorize the advertisement for bid and subsequent award of a contract for slurry sealing of 67.70 miles of road and for rumble strip i... Full story
The county Planning Commission recommended updates to the county’s Zoning Ordinance and County Code during its Oct. 22 meeting. The recommendations were approved on a 6-0 vote, with Adam Day absent. The San Diego County Board of Supervisors has the authority to amend the Zoning Ordinance, and county staff will likely docket the proposed changes for the county supervisors’ December 8 meeting. One of the major changes is the allowance of temporary outdoor entertainment events, such as circuses or carnivals, on church sites wit... Full story
Fallbrook High School’s girls’ golf team won the Avocado East League championship. The league championship is the first for any Fallbrook High School girls golf team. The Lady Warriors not only finished 9-1 in league dual meets to win the Avocado East League title but also won the North County Conference tournament October 25-26 at the Woods Valley course in Valley Center. “The girls did a great job this year,” said Fallbrook coach Neil Medlock. “They accomplished something...
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FALLBROOK – Fallbrook resident Ana Iturralde, co-owner of Iturralde Gallery in Los Angeles, recently volunteered her time to conduct art workshops for St. Peter’s Catholic School students. “My main goal is for children to open up and find their own creativity within themselves and to allow themselves to see the beauty of their own creations after exploring what other established artists have accomplished,” said Iturralde....
FALLBROOK – The Boys & Girls Clubs of North County kicked off its ‘Step Up to the Plate/ It Just Takes One’ campaign with a house party at the home of Rebecca Wood and Ira Gourvitz on Oct. 29. Over 80 people attended the event, enjoying the music of the Ron Harmon band and sampling appetizers provided by La Caseta Restaurant. Merrilee Neal, this year’s campaign commissioner said, “The goal of the campaign is to raise $110,000 to support the five core program areas t...
FALLBROOK – Local Boy Scout Troop 755, which for many years operated a Christmas tree lot in town each holiday season to raise money for their summer camp and other activities, has changed the way it will operate the fundraiser. Instead of a lot filled with trees for the few weeks leading up to Christmas, the troop will take advance orders and customers will personally select their fresh tree when they arrive. The troop has found it necessary to make the change in operation due to the tough economy and has discovered a... Full story
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FALLBROOK – Nonprofit Fallbrook SeniorNet is offering a series of fun, free computer lectures at the Foundation for Senior Care center. The lecture dates and subjects are: • November 15 – 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. – Photoshop Elements Overview (Buying and Selling on the Internet); 1 to 3 p.m. • November 16 – 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. – Fun with Digital Cameras (Baking Up Your Computer Files); 1 to 3 p.m. • November 17 – 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. – Computer Tips and Tools (Scanning Your... Full story
FALLBROOK – The UPS Store, located in Albertson’s shopping center, is holding a holiday food drive for the Fallbrook Food Pantry now through Dec. 31. “During the busy holiday shipping season, we are asking our customers to drop off non-perishable food items for families in need this holiday season,” stated Brian Church, owner of the UPS Store. “Designated collection boxes will be in our store and we can accept donations seven days a week.” Residents are encourage...
DE LUZ – On Oct. 16, the De Luz Yacht Club finished their race season at Ross Lake in De Luz Heights. Tension ran high as the first race started. Wes Dorffi quickly maneuvered his craft into the lead, followed closely by last year’s Trophy Cup winner Phil Hernandez. Meanwhile, Lisa Hernandez who elected not to race that week, sat on the shore hoping she had enough season points to hang onto a third place finish ahead of Doug Skidmore. Wes Dorffi maintained a near wire-to...
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FALLBROOK – Everyone is invited to a free Christian Science talk titled “God’s Law of Abundance in the Divine Economy” on Saturday, Nov. 20, from 11 a.m. to noon. All are welcome to come and discover how to tap into the divine abundance and enrich their lives. The speaker is Marta Greenwood, a practitioner and teacher of Christian Science healing who was raised in Iran and educated in England. She is a former medical nurse whose personal experience of a life-threatening illness led her to search for spiritual heali...
FALLBROOK – Well over 100 conservative enthusiasts attended what organizers say was “the biggest and best Fallbrook Tea Party rally yet,” held November 6 at Live Oak Park, “despite disappointing election results in California.” “It was a beautiful Saturday afternoon in Live Oak Park for a picnic, good comedy, music, interesting vendor offerings, and hearing the impressive speakers lined up for the event by the Fallbrook Tea Party,” said member Jim Bowles. Emcee of th...
FALLBROOK – New projects are underway at East Mission Road and North Main in an effort to beautify Fallbrook’s most traveled entrance and a vital connector to the town’s historic district. “These projects will improve the first impression people have of Fallbrook,” said Vince Ross, president of the Fallbrook Village Association. “The goal of these projects is to improve appearances that will result in improved business and increased pride in our community. Ross said...
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Fallbrook’s Red Mountain has been outfitted with eight cameras that will help Cal Fire spot wildfires early and allow for better strategizing when it comes to dealing with fire in a fast-paced situation. The cameras, which were installed by researchers from the University of California, San Diego (UCSD), provide 360-degree visual coverage of the area, giving firefighters an easy way to detect fires in unincorporated parts of San Diego County. Currently, there are 50 live webcams placed strategically throughout the county. T...
FALLBROOK – La Paloma School will host a Scholastic Book Fair, with the theme “Superheroes: Reading Saves the Day!” on Nov. 15 to 19 in the multi-purpose room. Students can purchase books during the day from 8:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. The book fair will be open during the Family Fun Night on Nov. 18 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. There will also be a Scholastic Book Fair at Potter Jr. High from Nov.15 to 19 in the school library from 7:30 a.m. to 3 pm. This is a great opportunity to do some early holiday shopping, as well as pur... Full story
Caleb Ashbrook, Jamie Garcia, and Jarred Moore of Fallbrook High School, and Rogelio Rios of Oasis High School were named the November 2010 Fallbrook Community Students of the Month and recognized at a special breakfast celebration November 4 at Fallbrook Golf Club’s Hukilau Restaurant. The student of the month program is designed to honor outstanding high school students during the school year. Students receiving the award typically have excelled academically and made numerou...
