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 - Two Riverside County supervisors with opposing positions on a proposed strip mine near Temecula that's now off the table stuck to their viewpoints today, with one saying his colleagues' actions have made any issue ''fair game,'' including a shelved jail project near Palm Springs that he believes should be resurrected. ''The rules of engagement have changed on the Board of Supervisors,'' said Supervisor Jeff Stone. ''I'm going to play by the new rules that have been set unless the board wants to come together and...
The county’s Zoning Administrator found that a proposed lot split at the intersection of Canonita Drive and Tecalote Drive will not require additional California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) review. The Oct. 30 decision of Zoning Administrator Joe Farace does not approve or deny the proposed subdivision of a 5.4-acre parcel into three residential lots of 1.0, 2.0, and 2.1 net acres. The decision on the lot split itself will be made by the director of the county’s Dep...
Event organizers have announced the winners of the Scarecrow Days contest held during the month of October in Fallbrook. Based on votes cast by members of the community and visitors, the first place “People’s Choice” award was presented to Salon One for their staff’s design of “Edward Scissorhands.” Second place went to the Village News for “Hedda Lines” and third place to the Grand Tradition Estate for “Fred and Frank Fallbrook.” Robyn McHone, owner of Salon One, said she was...
The first line of any great book can be some of the most memorable and significant words the author will ever write. It’s these first few words that can set the tone for the entire story. Because it is the beginning and every great story starts with an unforgettable beginning. That’s exactly why God, the great author of the Bible, chose to pen his very first words with care, significance and with unforgettable power. “In the beginning God…” (Genesis 1:1) It is the greatest opening line of any book in the history of the world....
SAN DIEGO COUNTY – The California Highway Patrol (CHP) has received calls from San Diego residents stating that they have been contacted by individuals claiming to be a law enforcement employee. The callers will identify themselves as members of the California Highway Patrol, will provide false information regarding a loved one or relative and make various demands. Many times the caller will use the name of the person being called. In one case reported, the caller claimed to be a CHP Sergeant who had the victim’s g...
The Grand Tradition Estate – it’s a piece of paradise with not so secret gardens. Within the estate, a noble Victorian-style structure, the Beverly Mansion, perched on a grassy hill, is the setting for the new Veranda restaurant where guests enjoy alfresco dining overlooking a serene lake. As diners relax, a crowd of pleasant scents swirl around the tables – flowers, fresh grass, and even an occasional whiff of tropical fruit. Guests not only savor the e...
UNITED STATES - Bachelor’s degree graduates from the class of 2012 had a small reason to be happier than those who graduated a year ahead of them. According to the National Association of Colleges and Employers, class of 2012 graduates who were able to find a job in a difficult job market earned an average salary that was 1.7 percent higher than the average salary earned by the class of 2011. Class of 2012 grads who landed a job earned an average of $44,259 while 2011 grads earned an average of $43,521. Though such a small p...
The Pauma Valley Water Company withdrew its request to have Pauma Valley designated as a colonia. The San Diego County Board of Supervisors had heard public comment on the proposal September 12 and had continued that hearing to October 31, but the water company withdrew its request prior to the second hearing. Designation as a colonia establishes eligibility for infrastructure improvement grants from the United States Department of Agriculture. A colonia is typically required to be located within 150 miles of the Mexican...
NORTH COUNTY – Volunteering is a great way for people to give back to their communities. It’s also a great way for parents to instill character in their children. When kids volunteer, they learn lessons about responsibility while also learning how enjoyable it can be to help the less fortunate. Kids who volunteer early in life are more likely to do so throughout their lives, and that lifetime of service can be invaluable. The right volunteering opportunity for a child o...
BONSALL – The Bonsall Union School District will be honored in the 33rd Annual Golden Bell Awards program of the California School Boards Association at a special luncheon ceremony at the Westin Saint Francis Hotel in San Francisco on Saturday, Dec. 1. The prestigious award was won in the Accountability/Assessment category for the Integrated Learning Environment under the direction of Justin Cunningham, Ed.D., Superintendent. The Bonsall District’s Integrated Learning Environment (ILE) is receiving this award for its i...
As students enter their senior year of high school and the pending future draws near, it can be daunting for those who still aren’t sure what they would like to do after graduation. In continuing a person’s education, questions arise as far as what school they should attend, what study they should major in, and more. Depending on a specified major, location, and the overall feel of a school, it can be tough narrowing one’s choice down. San Joaquin Valley College (SJVC) under...
FALLBROOK – At their most recent competition, the Big Orange Classic, held at Riverside Community College on Nov. 10, the Fallbrook High School Marching Warrior Band took second place by a scant half point margin and earned the High Visual Effect award. In five previous competitions this year, the Warriors took first place awards. Their success, achieved while dressed in 15-year-old uniforms and using aging, dented instruments, is especially commendable since education... Full story
FALLBROOK – Women that attend the Nov. 29 Healthy Woman Ladies Night Out Event hosted by Regency Fallbrook at Fallbrook Library will learn ways to beat the holiday blues. Peter Jenson, M.D., family medicine, will discuss “Beating the Holiday Blues… Mingle all the Way.” In addition, a presentation on “Healthy Chocolate for Happiness” will be made by Rose Spellman, Xoçai/Early Lite Healthy Chocolate. The event will take place from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., is free of charge, and includes social and networking opportunit... Full story
FALLBROOK – Kyle Donnelly, a senior at Fallbrook High School and supporter of the Fallbrook Food Pantry’s 5K Thanksgiving Walk/Run to Feed the Hungry, was selected by the food pantry board members as the winner of the t-shirt design contest for this year’s fundraiser. Kyle is a student in Mrs. Barbara Plante’s class. Kyle has attended various schools in Fallbrook, Bonsall and Carlsbad during his elementary, junior and senior high school years, but said he is happy to be... Full story
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RIVERSIDE - An autopsy was pending today on an accused child molester found dead in his cell at the Robert Presley Jail in Riverside. Larry Michael Rivers, 46, was found unconscious in his jail cell Friday morning. Emergency personnel attempted to revive him without success, and he was pronounced dead at the scene, according to Riverside County sheriff's Chief Deputy Jerry Gutierrez. He said initial indications are Rivers took his own life. But the official cause of death has not been confirmed. Rivers was booked into the...
Should any one of the dozen or more young people involved with North County Fire Protection District’s (NCFPD) Fire Explorer program (Post #2740) elect not to pursue a career in firefighting, they most certainly would be ideal candidates for the U.S. Marine Corps. During a Nov. 3 training session, the Explorers responded to every question posed to them from a superior with a hearty “Sir, yes sir” and hustled to and from their assigned posts with military precision. The more...
The effort to allow for community identification or point of interest directional signs in public right-of-way now moves to an outreach program with community groups and other stakeholders working to develop technical guidelines for a new policy. A 5-0 San Diego County Board of Supervisors vote Oct. 31 received a feasibility report from county staff and directed the county’s chief administrative officer to initiate outreach with community planning and sponsor groups, civic groups, and external stakeholders to develop t...
Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) revenue for the County of San Diego increased between Fiscal Years 2010-11 and 2011-12, as did the TOT revenue from Fallbrook and Bonsall lodging facilities. The county’s overall TOT collection revenue, which increased from $2,423,811.31 in Fiscal Year 2009-10 to $2,448,836.43 in 2010-11, was $2,579,408.47 during 2011-12. The money collected in Fallbrook rose from $256,328.20 in 2009-10 to $282,071.11 during 2010-11 to $300,656.45 for 2011-12 while revenue generated from Bonsall lodging f...
1/26 900 Alturas Rd. Petty theft 11/1 500 Ammunition Rd. Vandalism less than $400 damage 400 Ammunition Rd. Burglary from vehicle 3100 Camino Portofino Mental disorder – 72 hour observation 11/2 2400 S. Stage Coach Ln. Minor possessing marijuana on grounds during school activities 11/3 31900 Del Cielo Este Domestic violence incident 500 Pico Promenade Other agency located adult/juvenile 11/4 Reche Rd. @ Green Canyon Rd. Drunk in public 200 N. Mercedes Rd. Battery: spouse/exspouse/date/etc. 1100 E. Mission Rd. Drunk in... Full story
Retirement life seemed to suit former USMC Major General Anthony "Tony" Jackson just fine. He was happy tilling the soil in the garden of his Fallbrook home - for all of about ten months. Then, in early November his phone rang, and Jackson soon decided his winter re-seeding project could wait. The call Jackson fielded was from California governor Jerry Brown, who asked Jackson to lead the state’s Park and Recreation Department. It was an opportunity Jackson didn’t see com...
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MURRIETA - The Pechanga Band of Luiseño Indians and Granite Construction Co. have forged a historic accord that will amicably resolve a long-standing land use dispute involving the proposed Liberty Quarry project in Riverside County and end the proposed quarry. Pechanga and Granite announced today the sale of 354 acres of land that was part of the Liberty Quarry Project site to the Tribe for $3 million and the completion of a separate inter-dependent and comprehensive...
Assemblyman Kevin Jeffries today (Nov. 15) warned rural residents in Riverside and San Diego County to watch for errant fire tax bills from the new "State Responsibility Area (SRA) Fire Prevention Benefit Fee" program. "Residents who live in rural areas of California are receiving their rural fire tax bills in the mail, and many are discovering errors," said Jeffries. "Our office has received many calls and e-mails by people who live outside the tax zone, have received duplicate tax bills, or have been assessed for 'habitable...
It seems to me that the GOP, not able to field a candidate to challenge the fat target that was Barack Obama (the worst president in the history of our country, in my opinion), deserved to lose. According to www.theulstermanreport.com, Valerie Jarrett, senior advisor to Obama, said this just prior to the Nov. 6 election: “After we win this election, it’s our turn. Payback time; everyone not with us is against us and they better be ready because we don’t forget. The ones who helped us will be rewarded; the ones who oppos...
