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 - A Riverside County deputy district attorney who successfully prosecuted a repeat DUI offender for killing a 5-year-old girl will affix decorations Monday to a portrait of the child that will be carried in Pasadena's Rose Parade. Chris Bouffard will put the finishing touches on a ''floragraph'' -- floral photograph -- depicting Sierra Lynn Heidrich, who died in December 2006. The floragraph will adorn the 2012 Donate Life Rose Parade float christened ''One More Day,'' highlighting the life-saving benefits of organ...
HEMET - U.S. Forest Service rangers put out a call today for volunteers to assist in the agency's 34th annual bald eagle count in the San Bernardino and San Jacinto mountains. The Forest Service's winter census is slated to begin Dec. 17 and continue on sporadic weekends through early March. Volunteers are needed to watch for activity in traditional nesting areas, including Lake Hemet -- where a pair of bald eagles fledged babies in 2003 -- Big Bear Lake, Lake Arrowhead, Lake Perris and Lake Silverwood. Volunteers need no...
PERRIS - Beginning in February, some western Riverside County residents will notice larger water bills as new rates set by the Eastern Municipal Water District take effect. According to the agency, water customers' bills will increase an average $2 a month following rate hikes approved by the EMWD Board of Directors Wednesday. The EMWD's roughly 135,000 customers, who include residents and businesses located within a 542-square-mile area from Moreno Valley to Temecula, are billed according to the number of ''units'' consumed... Full story
Nov. 19 2200 Wilt Rd. Residential burglary 1600 Wilt Rd. Commercial burglary Nov. 22 400 Ammunition Rd. Battery/robbery Nov. 27 100 W. College St. Juvenile pursuit 1200 E. Mission Rd. Petty theft Nov. 28 300 N. Main Lost item 31200 Old River Rd. Runaway juvenile 2700 Gird Rd. Petty theft 600 De Luz Rd. Misc. incidents 100 Shelby Ln. Take vehicle w/o owner’s consent 2000 Camino Rainbow Take vehicle w/o owner’s consent 37000 De Luz Rd. Take vehicle w/o owner’s consent 32100 Aqueduct Rd. Commercial burglary Nov. 29 40400 De Lu...
FALLBROOK – St John’s Episcopal Church is having an Alternative Gift Fair, Sunday, Dec. 11, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 434 N. Iowa St. At this event, donations (alternative gifts) can be made to Rebuild our Church in Haiti, The Tomorrow Project, Episcopal Relief and Development, Heifer International, and Dorcus Home in an individual’s name. There will be a light lunch, a bake sale, face painting, and games for the children. All are welcome. For more information, call (760) 728-2908. Give the gift that gives to oth...
With his welcoming smile, cheerful countenance and Holy Spirit-led leadership, it was not a surprise that the congregation of Christ The King Lutheran Church (CTK) in Fallbrook voted unanimously to call Mark Johnson as senior pastor. This servant of God remarked, “I feel very blessed to be here and feel a tremendous amount of support from the congregation.” (Johnson has served as associate pastor for the past 15 years.) Johnson is of full Norwegian descent, but was born in... Full story
An amendment to the County of San Diego’s Subdivision Ordinance which coordinates building permits with road construction took effect Nov. 11. The first reading and introduction of the ordinance took place Sept. 28 and the second reading and adoption occurred Oct. 12. Both were approved by 5-0 San Diego County Board of Supervisors votes. The amendments include requiring developers who are attempting to subdivide property to develop a construction phasing plan which would be linked to rough grade approval and building p...
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FALLBROOK – Local students can go to camp without leaving town. The Fallbrook Community Center is offering Winter Camp from Dec. 19 to 23, giving campers an opportunity to explore the globe and learn about different cultures and their holidays. Each day, they will enjoy sports, science and arts and crafts from around the world. They will also go in the kitchen to whip up a delicious ethnic snack. For more information about Vacation Day Camp, or to register with a credit card, contact the center at (760) 728 –...
LA MIRADA – In October, 1300 students received news they made Biola University’s Dean’s List for their academic excellence in the spring semester of 2011. Among those honored for their academic success are Jennifer Hong from Bonsall; Pearl Botts, Patricia Diaz, and Cami Martin from Fallbrook. Biola students are placed on the Dean’s list to honor those with a grade point average of 3.6 or higher while enrolled in 12 or more credit units and whose cumulative grade point average is at least a 3.2. This past spring, 26 pe...
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FALLBROOK – The Fallbrook Branch of the American Association of University Women (AAUW) has published an international cookbook to celebrate its diverse and international membership. The book is a hard cover, comb-bound book with tabbed sections of appetizers, soups and salads, main dishes, deserts and specialty items from around the world. The recipes have been gathered from the branch’s members and their families and friends. The cookbook also contains a section of useful cooking tips and hints. AAUW is the largest o... Full story
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FALLBROOK – As more than 40 runners and walkers lined up to take part in Fallbrook Village Fitness’ annual 5K “Turkey Trot” Thanksgiving morning, they pitched in donations totaling $336 to the Fallbrook Animal Sanctuary. “We’re so grateful to people like Erica Williams who take it upon themselves to raise money for the animals in our care,” said Janet LuCore. “We appreciate every penny the turkey trotters pitched in, and we need it now more than ever to help pay for...
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FALLBROOK – On Wednesday, Dec. 14, at 6 p.m., Fallbrook’s Writers Read will host six local authors whose readings and books have been some of the most popular at the monthly events hosted at the Café des Artistes. From Fallbrook’s T. Jefferson Parker, bestselling crime novelist, to Valley Center’s Brandon Cesmat and his musical poetry to San Diego’s Laurel Corona, with her vibrant historical novels, and others, Fallbrook is about to come alive with local authors and a rare opportunity to purchase books for holiday gifts...
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FALLBROOK – The Monserate Chapter of The Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) was pleased to host Eric Blehm, the author of The Only Thing Worth Dying For, as their guest speaker Nov. 17. Members and guests were riveted by Blehm’s account of the harrowing true story of 11 Green Berets who fought alongside the future leader of Afghanistan to topple the Taliban and bring hope to a nation during the first campaign of the War on Terror. It is telling of Blehm’s eth...
VISTA - Five members of the Fallbrook Community Planning Group met by invitation with senior policy advisor John B. Franklin at Congressman Darrell Issa’s office in Vista on December 1 to discuss concerns regarding the transfer of land into Indian trusts. In Fallbrook, the Pala Band of Mission Indians is attempting to transfer several parcels of land near Interstate 15 and Highway 76. Since the year 2000, over 12,000 acres in San Diego County has been purchased by Indian T...
FALLBROOK – Fallbrook resident Rudy (Rodolfo) Bautista brought 31 employees from his Vista company, Sabra Salsa, to support the fifth annual Fallbrook Food Pantry Thanksgiving Walk To Feed The Hungry on Saturday, Nov. 19. Bautista recently attended the Pantry’s 20th anniversary celebration, where he found his former La Paloma fifth grade teacher, Jean Dooley. Dooley is a 10 year volunteer and board member for the Food Pantry and her contributions of time, initiative, a...
MURIETTA - Two trucks collided in Murrieta today, leaving both drivers complaining of pain, the California Highway Patrol reported. The collision occurred on La Cruz Drive near Sandia Creek Drive at 12:41 a.m., a CHP dispatcher said. About 10 gallons of hydraulic fluid spilled as a result of the crash, and a Riverside County hazmat crew was dispatched to the scene to clean it up, he said. Both drivers complained of pain but did not suffer major injuries, according to the CHP. The initial call to the agency described the...
Marco LiMandri, president of New City America, Inc., spoke to members of the Fallbrook Revitalization Council at Fallbrook Public Utility District Nov. 17 and related his opinion of what should be considered in order to build a more viable business district in town. Prior to introducing LiMandri to the group, Fallbrook Revitalization Council Chairman Vince Ross, who moderates the meetings, reflected, “We’ve always been kind of different than other unincorporated communities and have wondered what we have to do to be and sta...
Debbie Ramsey Managing Editor Kaylie Drew, Jackie Eskue, and Devin Stephens of Fallbrook Union High School (FUHS), and Anelo Aquino of Ivy High School were celebrated as the December Fallbrook Community Students of the Month at a special breakfast held Dec. 1 at Fallbrook Golf Club’s Hukilau Restaurant. The four young women were selected based on their academic performance, community service work, involvement in school, and other notable achievements. Breakfast emcee Lynne G... Full story
RIVERSIDE- SAN DIEGO - The average price of a gallon of self-serve regular gasoline in the Inland Empire fell today for the 24th consecutive day, dropping 1.3 cents to $3.602, its lowest amount since Feb. 24. The average price in Riverside and San Bernardino counties is 6.4 cents less than one week ago and 23.2 cents lower than a month ago but 39 cents more than a year ago, according to figures from the AAA and the Oil Price Information Service. The average price has dropped 22.4 cents over the past 24 days, including... Full story
