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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NORTH COUNTY - People who have tried to sell a home are likely familiar with the phrase “curb appeal.” Curb appeal is similar to getting ready for a big date, only people are not dressing themselves up to make a strong first impression. Instead, improving curb appeal involves dressing their home up in the hopes it makes a strong first impression on prospective buyers, many of whom will have a strong opinion about the property before they even get out of their cars to have a l...
Jan. 16 300 block Ammunition Rd. (#1) Arrest (Juvenile): Shoplifting; conspiracy to commit crime; possess up to 1 oz. marijuana; truancy 300 block Ammunition Rd. (#2) Arrest (Juvenile): Shoplifting; possess unlawful paraphernalia; minor possess smoking paraphernalia; truancy 300 block Ammunition Rd. (#3) Arrest (Juvenile): Possess unlawful paraphernalia; possess smoking paraphernalia; truancy 300 block E. Alvarado St. Found credit cards Jan. 17 200 block E. Alvarado St. Arrest: Felony warrant 400 block Ali Way Residential...
The National Endowment for the Arts has an “Our Town” program which integrates music with science, technology, engineering, and math. The Fallbrook Music Society is partnering with the Pala Band of Mission Indians to obtain a Science, Technology, Engineering, Math & Music grant and would like to work with Vivian Banks Charter School for a STEM&M grant. Although no proposal requiring an official Bonsall Unified School District vote has been brought forth, the BUSD board address... 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, respectful, and responsible.” Joel Martinez, seventh grade, was recognized for “his leadership role in the TV/Broadcasting elective class. Rodriguez said, “Joel is the consummate director and producer, taking responsibility even when it is not his official role for the w... Full story
CASTLETON, VT – Jessica Lusher of Fallbrook graduated from Castleton College in December 2013 with a spot on the Dean’s List for the fall semester. Lusher earned a bachelor’s degree in social work....
FALLBROOK – Now more than ever, it is important to understand the world beyond the U.S. border. Families in Fallbrook and the surrounding area can do just that by becoming involved in a global cultural exchange through the Aspect Foundation. Interested families can participate by volunteering to host an Aspect Foundation international high school student for a semester or academic year. Aspect Foundation students hail from nearly 30 different countries but all share the same dream – to experience the American way...
FALLBROOK – Students and staff at Live Oak Elementary recently began their STEM enrichment class and were bubbling with excitement. With Common Core Standards being implemented in FUESD, the staff is eager to showcase 21st century learning and skills and Live Oak has future scientists, engineers, mathematicians and computer scientists in the making. The 10-week course consists of STEM projects that are hands on, students explore their hypothesis, collaborate with peers,... Full story
FALLBROOK – San Diego County-based author Jincy Willett will discuss her recently released novel, “Amy Falls Down” at the Tuesday, Feb. 11 Writers Read, in the community room at Fallbrook Library, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. In “Amy Falls Down,” Willett revisits Amy Gallup, the heroine of her previous novel “The Writing Class,” and proceeds to skewer a variety of public figures as Gallup rides the crest of an unexpected success. The book will be available for signing at the event. The public is invited to bring their origi... Full story
FALLBROOK – “Paint the Town Red” is this year’s theme for the annual Awards and Installation Dinner hosted by the Fallbrook Chamber of Commerce. This prestigious event will be held on Friday, Feb. 7 at The Grand Tradition Estate and Gardens from noon to 2 p.m., with seating beginning at 11:30 a.m. The public is welcome to join in honoring the 2013 community awards winners and celebrate the installation of the chamber’s new board of directors. Details and registration can be found at www.fallbrookcham...
FALLBROOK – The Fallbrook Art in Public Places committee invites everyone to join them for a night of fun, Irish food and music, artists demonstrations and more at their third annual Growing Public Art party and fundraiser which will be held on Sunday, March 16 from 4 to 7 p.m. This St. Patrick’s Day weekend event will be held at the Fallbrook School of the Arts, 310 E. Alvarado Street and will feature artists creating original works in ceramics and other media. Original works from these artists will be available throug...
FALLBROOK – Grief Share, a Christ-centered group that offers support, friendship and sharing for people who have lost a loved one, meets in Fallbrook on Mondays from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at SonRise Christian Fellowship. Call Sherry at (760) 728-5804 for more information or to sign up. The next six-week session begins on Feb. 3 in the Fireside Room.... Full story
FALLBROOK – On Sunday, Feb. 2, at 2 p.m., Jeff Berkley will perform at Fallbrook Library, making it the 250th performance sponsored by the San Diego County Library Acoustic Showcase music series. Refreshments will be served. Considered one of San Diego’s premier singer-songwriters, Berkley grew up a Southern California native. He is half of the band Berkley Hart and has also become a top local producer with Berkley Sound Studio. “Music crosses all barriers and brings people together, building community in the pro...
CAMP PENDLETON – The 16th annual Margaritaville Auction hosted by the Camp Pendleton Officers’ Wives’ and Spouses’ Club (OWC) will take place on March 21 at the Pacific Views Events Center on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton. Open to all ranks and attended by over 200 Marines, their spouses, retirees, local business leaders, and friends of the Marine Corps, the auction is the primary fundraiser for the Camp Pendleton OWC military dependent college scholarships and community enrichments grants. Each year, the Camp Pendl... Full story
FALLBROOK – The Fallbrook Library and Fallbrook Kids Serve held their first Community Read-in on Jan. 18 in honor of Martin Luther King, Jr. with a goal to log in 6,000 minutes of reading at the library that day. Approximately 150 people participated as volunteers and readers and the goal was surpassed with a total of over 8,700 minutes of reading logged. The event was designed to provide community service opportunities for students while encouraging literacy and family...
When I think about “comfort food,” it evokes memories of my Mom’s homemade apple pie steaming fresh from the oven, Aunt Jackie’s lightly crispy fried chicken, or my mother-in-law Mary’s special potato salad, zingy with herbs. What each person considers comfort food is based on many things – their cultural background, life’s experiences during happy times, and family traditions. Over time, many people have told me what types of items they consider to be comfort foo... Full story
On Jan. 1, Roy Moosa became the new president of the Fallbrook Village Association, the position founder Vince Ross held for 21 years. Ross said he is pleased Moosa will take over leadership of the organization. “Roy is truly a standout; he’s a real worker and we have to have someone with smarts, experience, and background to see our projects through,” said Ross. “We have goals and we need someone to grab a hold of them and work diligently for two to three years to get som...
CAMP PENDLETON- A Marine Corps non-commissioned officer facing a murder retrial in military court for the 2006 death of an unarmed civilian in Iraq was today granted a delay of his arraignment at Camp Pendleton to allow him to hire a different attorney. Sgt. Lawrence G. Hutchins III, of Plymouth, Mass., sought the change due to an alleged conflict of interest on the part of the USMC captain representing him, and also raised a concern that the judge had ''undue command influence'' to fairly preside in the case, said Lt. Col....
The number of individuals living below the federal poverty level in Fallbrook amount to 29.7 percent of the population, according to a recently released San Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG) report. In terms of families, that percentage is reportedly 28.5 percent. In Bonsall, the percentage of individuals in that economic category is reportedly 14.4 percent or 26.6 percent of families. The report, “Poverty in the San Diego Region,” released in December 2013, says the overall county average shows 13 percent of ind... Full story
The Fallbrook Union Elementary School District (FUESD) has recently entered into negotiations with the California School Employees Association (CSEA), Chapter 307, on the topic of preschool issues. The association and the district have begun discussions on revising evaluation forms and modifying the evaluation process, in addition to ongoing efforts for professional development. In part, there will now be four rating categories for evaluations: exceeds expectations; meets expectations; inconsistent performance; and needs...
At the annual Community Collaborative Breakfast of the Fallbrook Healthcare District (FHD) on Jan. 25, over 125 attendees helped honor Billy Lockett and Manny Ortega as the Healthcare Heroes of 2014 and heard an interesting presentation on the Affordable Care Act in addition to the annual update from the district. Ortega and Lockett were honored for demonstrating extraordinary service to foster the health and well-being of the people of the Fallbrook community. FHD president... Full story
FALLBROOK - The California Nurses Association/National Nurses United (CNA/NNU) has announced a 30-minute candlelight vigil protest will be conducted tonight, Thurs., January 30, at 5 p.m., at Fallbrook Hospital. The event is designed to bring awareness to what they feel was an "unjust firing" of a nurse involved in the union's effort to forge a contract with Community Health Systems (CHS), who operates the hospital. A vigil is also being held at CHS' Watsonville Community Hospital regarding a nurse at that facility that they...
Better medical care, improved nutrition and other factors have greatly lengthened our life spans over the last hundred years. Since the turn of the 20th century, life expectancy has increased from 47 to roughly 78 years. Unfortunately, one downside of living longer is an increasing need to care for the elderly as their physical and mental health declines. Recently, I joined a bi-partisan group of legislators to announce the introduction of a package of bills designed to end...
Democrats fought to save the Food Stamp program from the cuts that were sought by Republicans. That “savings” was $5 billion, which literally took food off the table of 47.7 million Americans, mostly elderly, women, and children. The Republicans demanded to shut the government if the Affordable Care Act was not defunded. They did not have enough votes to actually take it out of the budget, so they held the country hostage. It was, as one Republican senator said, “A fool’s errand.” The cost of that failed effort was $24 billi... Full story
Recently I had the opportunity to join a group of women from Fallbrook First Baptist Church on a tour of the Fallbrook Pregnancy Resource Center. We were greatly impressed by this facility devoted to saving the life of a baby. It is run by many caring volunteers. Fallbrook is fortunate to have a place for those in unplanned pregnancies to understand their choices for parenting or adoption. It also is a place for these young women to grow their faith and to have hope regardless of their circumstances. To learn more, everyone...
Did you know that United States students rank far below many other nations in science and math? How can this be? Is it because they are so busy trying to figure out whether they are boys or girls? Or, they just don’t have time for math? And, they’ll never understand science. Carolyn Mathes...
