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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LA JOLLA - Two scientists at the La Jolla-based Sanford-Burnham Medical Research Institute will send fruit flies to the International Space Station to study the impact of space travel on the human heart, the institute announced today. A team led by institute researchers Rolf Bodmer and Karen Ocorr was one of eight to win a competition to place experiments aboard the ISS. Bodmer said the selection will provide them with a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for their studies. ''Understanding the effects of microgravity on heart...
SAN DIEGO - Despite opposition from environmentalists, the San Diego County Water Authority Board of Directors today overwhelmingly approved a 30-year deal to take desalinated water from a future plant in Carlsbad. Water authority officials say converting seawater will provide the region with a water supply more reliable than imports from the Metropolitan Water District. San Diego Mayor Jerry Sanders called it ''a historic deal that will make our future more secure.'' The water authority board voted in favor of the purchase... Full story
Nov. 2 700 W. Fallbrook St. Fraud Nov. 9 400 Ammunition Rd. Vehicle burglary Nov. 11 1200 Green Oak Rd. Found property Nov. 12 400 Ammunition Rd. Residential burglary Nov. 14 800 E. Alvarado St. Spousal abuse Huffstatler St. Stolen vehicle 100 Brandenburg Ln. Death/Coroner’s case Nov. 15 500 N. Main Drunk in public/under influence 31900 Del Cielo Este Stolen vehicle; petty theft De Luz Rd. @ Sandia Creek Petty theft 1300 S. Mission Rd. Possession narcotics, drug paraphernalia; under influence 500 Ammunition Rd. Vehicle b... Full story
The Fallbrook Public Utility District (FPUD) and Rainbow Municipal Water District (RMWD) are currently making strides in the initial stages of consolidation between the two water districts, designed to provide the districts’ customers service at a less expensive rate. Talks of mergers began in early 2012, with meetings between the districts continuing periodically. According to Dave Seymour, general manager for RMWD, the consolidation study is still in the process. “Originally we thought we could wrap it up in six to twe...
Bonsall’s Linda Stenerson not only won the National Barrel Horse Association race November 11 at Aspin Arena in Ramona but also won the season NBHA District 20 championship. Stenerson also won the District 20 championship in 2011. “I was very happy to win it two years in a row,” she said. “It’s what you work for.” The NBHA races use a divisional format. Stenerson won the 1-D November 11. She was also in Ramona on November 10 for a benefit barrel race at Mountain Valley Ranch held for Christina Roberts. Rachael Ross of Murriet...
Fallbrook should be so proud! Silvergate Retirement Residence veterans are being honored for their service to our country this past Thanksgiving and Veterans Day holidays. Initiated by their activities director, Lynne Leonard, a “Veterans Hall of Fame” room was set up at Silvergate. The public is invited to see and meet these local living legends – male and female veterans dating back to the WWII era – at a social on Friday, Nov. 30 from 2 to 4 p.m. at Sil...
Bountiful tables of gift baskets, art objects and fashion accessories greeted the ladies who attended the Fallbrook Women’s Connection’s only fundraiser of the year on Nov. 16. The Grand Tradition’s Crystal Ballroom also held a crowd of about 130 women, 30 of them first-timers who came with friends or relatives to bid on silent auction items and buy raffle tickets for smaller items. The group’s monthly brunch usually features an inspirational guest speaker and some kind of... Full story
FALLBROOK – A total of $18,825 in donations to schools and their various programs for children, adult and senior adult services, non-profit nature organizations, as well as to the arts, was approved by the board of directors of the Angel Society of Fallbrook at its October/November meeting. Donations of $5,000 each were awarded to The Foundation for Senior Care towards a new CareVan that will be fully equipped to handle wheelchairs, so needed to help local disabled...
FALLBROOK – Three South Bay San Diego Marine Corps League Detachments gathered together for a Marine Corps Ball at the Elks Club in Chula Vista on the 10th of November to celebrate the 237th birthday of the United States Marine Corps. Hosted by the “Scuttlebutt Detachment,” invitations went out to the “Bulldog Detachment” and the “Col. Mitchell Paige Detachment” who were well represented and warmly received by their hosts. During the ceremony, the master of ceremonies...
FALLBROOK – Any person who resides in Fallbrook, Bonsall, Rainbow or DeLuz is invited to submit the name of an individual who they think is deserving of being named Healthcare Hero 2013. A nominee could be anyone. It could be a volunteer, a staff person in a health service office, a co-worker, a neighbor, a spouse, a friend – someone outstanding in their endeavors to make a contribution to and a difference in, the health of others. This annual program honors two individuals who demonstrate exceptional commitment...
FALLBROOK – The holiday season begins a Red Sock event for the Fallbrook Branch of the American Association of University Women. Each member is sent a small red felt sock to be filled with a donation for the many programs that support women and girls in education and legal advocacy. The socks collected will be used to decorate a tree at the home of Educational Foundation/Legal Advocacy chair, Chris Young who will host a party on Saturday, Dec. 8 to celebrate the season...
FALLBROOK – Soroptimist International of Fallbrook annually recognizes young women between the ages of 14 and 17 who volunteer to 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 their volunteer organization of choice. Soroptimists also recognizes 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 a...
The lowest home prices in years and tax incentives are driving many people to purchase their first home. Few things are simultaneously as exciting and nerve wracking as becoming a homeowner. Preparation can make sure individuals are covering all of the bases. First time home buyers easily can be overwhelmed by the process of buying a home. In addition to the legal hurdles associated with purchasing a home, the stress of committing such a substantial amount of money can lead to some sleepless nights. But first time home buyers...
FALLBROOK – Fallbrook Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 1924 recently held a luncheon honoring the local winners of its annual patriotic essay contests as well as two longtime supporters of the contests. Voice of Democracy is open to students in grades 9 through 12 and the topic this year was “Is Our Constitution Still Relevant?” The first place $500 winner was Kathleen Young; the second place $300 winner was Ami Zeltner, and the third place $200 winner was Ill... Full story
BONSALL – Bonsall Union School District superintendent Dr. Justin Cunningham visits Tabitha Stillman’s third grade class at Bonsall Elementary School to talk about their government unit on Election Day. He spent time discussing local government, councils, and how schools operate through a superintendent, principals, and teachers. Lastly, he taught them some interesting facts about the brain using his fist as the model for the brain for the kids to visualize the d... Full story
FALLBROOK – At a recent brunch meeting, California Retired Teachers honored veterans by hearing photo journalist Noah Tafolla talk about San Diego military history and the importance of recording people’s memories of times past. Carol Carpenter and Ann Harris displayed a quilt honoring veterans who have lost their lives protecting Americans’ liberties. The quilt was made by members of the Fallbrook Quilt Guild and will be displayed at west coast events and eve...
Night at Mount Palomar Winery is captivating. Guests are greeted by columns enveloped in twinkling white lights. Replicas of the Winged Victory of Samothrace lend an aura of ancient Greece to the ambiance. Olive trees, also wrapped in lights, lead the way to the heart of the winery. Beyond massive gates is the winery’s culinary offspring – Shorty’s Bistro, where strings of lights were draped high across a courtyard. Under the canopy of light, guests reclined at tab... Full story
SAN COUNTY DIEGO – It’s the start of the holiday shopping season and that means it’s also time for shoppers to remember to double-check their receipts to be sure that they’re not being overcharged by faulty cash registers. Last year, inspections conducted by the County Department of Agriculture, Weights and Measures (AWM) showed that 20 percent of all stores inspected, one out of every five, had overcharging errors. But shoppers can protect themselves from overcharges, and stretch their holiday budgets at the same...
PALA - Authorities today identified a 30-year-old San Diego man killed on a North County highway near Pala in a head-on collision that left three people seriously injured. Brian Joseph Owen of Pacific Beach was driving a 2011 Toyota Corolla on westbound state Route 76 when he failed to negotiate a turn about a mile west of Pala Mission Road, crossed into oncoming traffic and struck a 2008 Mitsubishi Galant shortly after 2:30 a.m. Wednesday, authorities said. Owen was unrestrained and died at the scene, according to the San... Full story
SAN DIEGO - Arrest rates for both adults and juveniles across San Diego County in 2011 dipped by double digits, according to an annual report released today. The decreases in criminal apprehensions last year held true for all age and ethnic groups, as well as for both felony and misdemeanor offenses, according to the study by the San Diego Association of Governments. A dramatic trend revealed by the data was that the region experienced a drop of 90 percent in marijuana-related arrests, a change that the SANDAG analysis...
MURIETTA - A former band camp coach was arrested on suspicion of sexual battery related to an alleged relationship with a 15-year-old band member, according to police today. Garrett Karlin, 23, was arrested Nov. 20 in the 24000 block of Rovendale Court in Murrieta and booked on several counts, according to Murrieta police. Karlin was a part-time employee of the Murrieta Valley Unified School District and worked for a short time during the summer as a band camp coach with the Vista Murrieta High School band. Karlin developed...
INDIO - Employers from Canada will descend on Riverside County next week for a recruitment drive during which carpenters, welders and other construction workers will be sought for jobs up north. ''We have already received over 150 resumes from regional residents who have expressed interest in working in Canada,'' county Economic Development Agency spokesman Tom Freeman said. ''We have received resumes from Texas, Nevada and Arizona, as well.'' The British Columbia Construction Association, the Canada-California Business...
