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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SAN JACINTO - Authorities today renewed their appeal for public help in finding a 60-year-old San Jacinto woman last seen Feb. 18. Lynnette Elda Donahoe was last spotted near Lake Arrowhead, where she was involved in a car accident, according to Riverside County sheriff's Sgt. Stephen Mike. Mike said the woman, who suffers from an undisclosed mental illness, went to several residences, knocking on doors and asking for assistance. She left the area on foot and has not been in... Full story
Emergency workers have reported that a man who works for a firm that has been sub-contracted to do brush clearing/native habitat restoration suffered a severed arm in an accident today near the San Luis Rey riverbed area along State Route 76 near Gird Road. The man was standing next to equipment that was clearing brush on State Route 76 at approximately 1:45 p.m. when a loose cable in the area got caught in the machinery. "The cable broke and severed his arm at the shoulder," said John Buchanan, public information officer for... Full story
2/02 2400 S. Stage Coach Ln. Petty theft 600 Rainbow Crest Rd. Elder Abuse incident 600 De Luz Rd. Battery: spouse/ex-spouse/date/etc. 700 Convertible Ln. Possess marijuana while driving 11/03 3600 Lake Circle Dr. Arrest: 5150 – WI – Mental disorder 72-hr hold 40400 Gavilan Mtn. Rd. Residential burglary 700 W. Fallbrook St. Arrest: battery: spouse/ex-spouse/date/etc. 4800 Lake Shore Pl. Violate domestic relations court order 4200 Via El Dorado Obtain money/etc. by false pretenses 100 W. Aviation Rd. Vandalism...
BONSALL - A Women’s Christmas Dinner, presented by WINGS Women’s Ministry of Riverview Church, will be on Wednesday, Dec. 14, from 6 to 9 p.m. The catered event will feature guest speaker and author Arlene Pellicane, and Christmas music provided by the Fallbrook Chamber Orchestra. Pellicane’s topic is “Hope in The Manger.” Featured on The Hour of Prayer, The 700 Club, and other programs, Pellicane knows how to energize and connect with an audience. Babysitting is free with... Full story
VISTA – “Giving Thanks” was this year’s theme of the bi-annual Fall Festival of Art and Music, presented by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on Nov. 5 at the Vista Stake Center in Vista. Three people were honored at the evening’s events for their many hours of service to their communities, Manny Ortega and Jackie Heyneman from Fallbrook, and Karen Adams from Vista. President Paul M. Hatch and John Howells presented the honorees with a gift and a certifi...
Often referred to as the backbone of the U.S. military, noncommissioned officers (NCOs) play a pivotal role in the daily workings and mechanics of military life. The Noncommissioned Officers Association (NCOA) was established in 1960 to enhance and maintain the quality of life for noncommissioned and petty officers in all branches of the Armed Forces, National Guard and Reserves. The NCOA boasts more than 100 chapters worldwide, with groups existing almost any place where American service members are stationed. Pendleton-base...
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SAN ANTONIO – Air Force Airman Saxton L. Wireman graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas. The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness, and basic warfare principles and skills. Airmen who complete basic training earn four credits toward an associate in applied science degree through the Community College of the Air Force. Wireman is the son of Douglas Wireman of San...
FALLBROOK – Winter Camp is what all the kids are talking about! The Fallbrook Community Center Winter Camp, from Dec. 19 to 23, provides a safe, supervised and fun place for school age children, kindergarten through sixth grade. Crafts, movies, games, sports, snacks, holiday parties and other fun projects will be the order of the day. Supervision provided by college trained staff at a ratio of 1 to 12. Camp hours are 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Children need to bring a nutritious... Full story
Approximately 300 active-duty and transitioning service members, retirees, veterans, reserve members and their families attended a career expo hosted by www.CivilianJobs.com at the Pacific Views South Mesa Club here, Nov. 3. CivilianJobs.com is an organization that offers online job directory services for military members and veterans. Representatives sponsor between 38 and 40 career expos per year at military installations throughout the country. The event served as an opportunity for those with military affiliations to...
There is a unique, hidden gem located on Camp Pendleton that offers creative opportunities for base residents to explore their artistic talents. The Arts and Crafts Hobby Shop, located on Mainside, Bldg. 13113, is an inexpensive place for patrons to enjoy artistic hobbies such as woodworking, cake decorating, ceramics, sewing, pottery, guitar lessons and many other activities. “[Creating] produces satisfaction and feeling of accomplishment that is hard to match with any o... Full story
FALLBROOK - Potter Jr. High School Principal Leonard Rodriquez presented students of the month to the Rotary Club of Fallbrook at a recent weekly luncheon. Both students were recognized for being ready, being respectful, and being responsible. Jesse Daniel, seventh grade, was recognized for “being a diligent, hard-working student with exemplary behavior,” said Rodriguez. “He encourages his teachers by expressing gratitude for his learning on a regular basis.” Colleen Goff, e...
The three Camp Pendleton libraries and Bookmobile don’t just cater to the literary needs of Marines and sailors. Families also use these facilities to further enhance their careers and to spend time with their families in a safe environment. Kim Basile, the technical services and reference librarian at the Patrick J. Carney Library here, said they have such a large selection of books and resources because of how many different people check out the materials. “We get visits from active-duty military, their families, DoD mem... Full story
OCEANSIDE - North County Transit District (NCTD) is inviting families back Dec. 3 for Santa’s COASTER Express, one of North County’s most popular holiday traditions. Tickets are $6 for the round-trip train ride that features Santa, his wife, and a company of their festive friends on board. All proceeds will benefit the Community Resource Center and the Wounded Warrior Project. Families will have two chances to get on board with trains leaving Oceanside at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. Santa’s COASTER Express takes approximately 1.5 h... Full story
FALLBROOK – Soroptimist International of Fallbrook annually recognizes young women between the ages of 14 and 17 who make the world a better place through their volunteer efforts in their communities or schools. A cash grant of $250 will be awarded, in honor of the winner, to her volunteer organization of choice. Soroptimists also recognize women who seek financial assistance to return to school through their Women’s Opportunity Award. The applicants must be the primary wage earners of their families and also be a...
FALLBROOK – VFW Post 1924, located at 1175 Old Stage Rd., is hosting a $10 per person Italian dinner on Nov. 19 at 6 p.m. to help celebrate the Fallbrook Animal Sanctuary’s (FAS) upcoming move into downtown Fallbrook. With a generous VFW member underwriting food costs and Chef Trish Harrison donating her cooking talents, 100 percent of the proceeds from the dinner will go to the animal sanctuary. Dinner includes vegetarian lasagna, three-meat/five cheese spaghetti bake, garlic bread and a salad bar. To reserve a t... Full story
FALLBROOK - Judging from the entries received at the Chamber office so far, the 30th Annual Fallbrook Christmas Parade is on pace for a varied entry field, as organizers and volunteers prepare for “Traditions of Christmas” on Saturday, Dec. 3 beginning at 5 p.m. Those wishing to be included should fill out an entry application this week at the Chamber office as the deadline is Nov. 18. Few Fallbrook citizens are aware of the costs involved to put forth such a large event and...
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The Heartland Fire Training Authority is no longer a joint powers agency merely for East County. The County of San Diego, which administers the San Diego County Regional Fire Authority, has joined the Heartland Fire Training Authority. The San Diego County Board of Supervisors voted 5-0 November 8 to approve membership in the Heartland agency and also authorized the county’s Fire Warden or his designee to execute the amendment to the Heartland joint powers agreement (JPA) and to make subsequent amendments, renewals, and e... Full story
The internationally-aired program E! Investigates came to Fallbrook in mid-October to begin filming a segment it will produce on the McStay family of four that has now been missing from their home here for over 21 months. The family, last seen Feb. 4, 2010, includes Joseph McStay, 40, his wife Summer McStay, 43, and sons Gianni McStay, 4, and Joseph McStay Jr., 3. Unless something dramatically changes between now and mid-December when the segment will air, the piece is...
TEMECULA- A Hemet couple who allegedly stole goods from a Temecula store and fled in a car with their two young children inside were arrested today. Martin Gallegos Tovar, 32, and Belen Elias, 29, were arrested on suspicion of burglary, conspiracy and child endangerment. Each was booked into the Southwest Detention Center in Murrieta, but bail information was not immediately available. According to Riverside County sheriff's Sgt. Michael Driever, deputies were summoned to the J.C. Penney store at 40640 Winchester Road around... Full story
With over 12,882 acres of land in San Diego County held in, or in process of being conveyed into federal tribal trusts by area Indian tribes, local planners are concerned about the potential negative impact these transfers would have on the rest of the county’s residents. Primary concerns revolve around the loss of state and county tax revenues and the threat of damage to the visual beauty of rural areas. In the greater Fallbrook area, the Pala Band of Mission Indians is t...
SAN DIEGO COUNTY - The San Diego County California Highway Patrol offices have announced they will conduct a "crack down" on distracted drivers this weekend, Friday, November 18 through Sunday, November 20. Officers ask the public, "When was the last time you drove somewhere without using your cell phone?" "Driving without checking your email, sending a text message, or talking on the phone is becoming a thing of the past," they said. "But think about it, you are putting yourself and others at risk. Is that text or phone...
The San Diego County Department of Environmental Health (DEH) is working with local retailers to remove Organic Pastures raw dairy products from store shelves after five California children, including one in San Diego County, were found to have been infected with a strain of E. coli traced back to the company. A 5-year-old San Diego County boy was sickened in late August after consuming whole raw milk from Organic Pastures. He was not hospitalized. His case was eventually linked to four other California children infected... Full story
Temecula, CA (November 16, 2011) – Western Eagle Foundation, in partnership with the Morongo Band of Mission Indians and Henry’s Farmers Market, will be delivering food to 100 families at the Camp Pendleton Marine Corps Base on Tuesday, November 22, just in time for the Thanksgiving holiday. The need for food assistance came from the Chaplin at the Base, who reached out to Western Eagle based on past Thanksgiving support. “We are thankful for our military families who dedicate their lives to serve our country,” says...
