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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FALLBROOK – The U19 Griffin Girls returned home from Fort Lauderdale with their heads held up high, and what was possibly their best performance at the Invitational National All Star Championships. After leading 7-5 at half time, the SoCal girls fought all the way to 19-14 until the last 5 minutes of the game, when Pac Coast scored though a handling error. In the second match, the SoCal girls fought hard once again to go down by a narrow 5-0 to the South. While the other teams consisted of mostly college players, SoCal was th...
A man and a woman suffered stab wounds on December 1 during an altercation that occurred when they tried to help a woman remove her property from her residence in Bonsall. According to Fallbrook Sheriff’s Substation commander Lt. Phil Brust, the man and woman, both of whom Brust estimated to be in their 40s, entered the residence in the 31000 block of Wrightwood Road in Bonsall in order to retrieve the woman’s property. While in the home, the pair began to argue with Joshua Burcham, a white male. During the argument, Bur...
FALLBROOK – A ‘Day of Donating’ will be held Sunday, December 13, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the grass area near Rainbow Oaks restaurant, 4815 5th Street. Many worthy non-profit organizations will be on hand to accept donations and a bloodmobile will be on hand for those wishing to donating blood to help save a life. Suggested items for donating include new unwrapped toys and white tube socks, clothing, blankets, backpacks and hats that are clean and in good condition. Non-perishable food items will be accepted for needy...
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A 50-year old man sustained life-threatening burns and had to be transported by medical helicopter after being extracted from a house fire in the 700 block of Olive Avenue in Fallbrook shortly after 10 a.m. Friday morning, Dec. 4, fire officials said. “It took both fire personnel and deputies from the Sheriff’s department to extract him from the house,” said John Buchanan, public information officer for North County Fire. “He sustained life-threatening injuries and had to be transported by Mercy Air to University of Califor... Full story
Wade Colburn, Briana Dominguez and Melissa Maultsby of Fallbrook High School and Christian Manzano of Ivy High School were honored for their individual accomplishments and named Students of the Month for December at the Fallbrook Community Student of the Month breakfast held December 3 at Fallbrook Golf Club. “Fallbrook high school district is blessed with great kids,” said assistant superintendent Jim Yahr. “The four kids we are honoring today exemplify that.” Wade Colburn...
Within the last decade, the state of California has made a point to strongly enforce environmental health codes in order to provide higher quality lives for its citizens. However, these same codes have led to several senior Fallbrook residents being threatened with misdemeanor violations and unaffordable fines. On September 30, Martin Ortega, an environmental health specialist with San Diego County’s Department of Environmental Health (DEH), Land and Water Quality Division, inspected mobile homes in Crestview Estates, in t... Full story
The Rainbow Municipal Water District (RMWD) board of directors discussed increasing water rates on December 1 to fully fund the construction projects needed to comply with the Department of Health Long Term 2 Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule for the district’s four open reservoirs. According to a board presentation by RMWD general manager Dave Seymour, the water district has divided its reservoir projects into two sections: projects that can be finished within three years and a six year project. Seymour demonstrated t...
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Women of Fallbrook can pencil in December 18 on their calendars for the monthly Fallbrook Women’s Connection Brunch at the Grand Tradition. Starting at 10 a.m., a festive brunch will be served, followed by a performance from Sandra Kopitzke and the Totally In-Tune singers and dancers who will entertain the assembly with A Cool Yule. Fallbrook’s own Barbara Brown, using a familiar toy, the yoyo, will share how to get through “The Ups and Downs of Christmas.” Deadline for reservations is December 11. Call (760) 728-451... Full story
FALLBROOK – On Friday, December 11, Fallbrook Republican Women will celebrate the installation of their new officers for the calendar year 2010, with Claire Plotner officiating. To start the festivities, a brunch will be offered while the Fallbrook Chorale radiates the joy of the Christmas season with their warm, cheery voices. Everyone coming is asked to bring a stuffed toy animal to help the fire department and paramedics on the military bases comfort distressed children in emergencies. The event will be at the Fallbrook G...
FALLBROOK – Fallbrook Gem & Mineral Society will meet December 10 at 7 p.m. at 123 W. Alvarado St in the meeting room for the annual Christmas party. Attendees are asked to bring their favorite Christmas goodies to share and enjoy bidding on some great silent auction items. The organization will hold a two day rummage sale on Dec. 18-19 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 123 W. Alvarado St. The museum and gift shop is open every Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. for holiday shopping. For more information, call (...
TEMECULA – Save Our Southwest hills and the Santa Margarita Sierra Club invites all to join in a holiday celebration on Tuesday, Dec. 15 from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the Mary Phillips Senior Center, 41815 6th Street, Old Town, Temecula. In addition to music, entertainment, dessert and non-alcoholic beverages, it will be an opportunity to donate items needed by area food pantries. Suggested donations include bottles and cans of juice, canned and dry food supplies, toiletries, etc. For more information, call Meryle at (951) 6...
No need for President Obama to go to Copenhagen to force Americans to pay more in taxes to support the fraudulent theory of man-made global warming. Just ask the 4,000 scientists from 106 countries who signed the Heidelberg Appeal, which includes 72 Nobel Prize winners. The appeal warns industrialized nations that no compelling scientific consensus exists to justify mandatory greenhouse gas emissions cuts. What about the Oregon Petition (www.oism.org/pproject), sponsored by Dr. Frederick Seitz, former past president of the...
Recently, a billboard in Fallbrook owned by Clear Channel, used the sacred holiday of “Dia de los Muertos” in an advertisement to sell Tradicional Tequila. The billboard is located on Main Street next to the 7 Eleven. The Fallbrook Youth Prevention Group is offended by the use of the Latino culture to try to sell alcohol. Alcohol advertising in our neighborhoods over-exposes youth to alcohol messages. Signage close to schools and areas where youth congregate promotes unhealthy behavior among youth. Pre-teens and ado...
Liberty Quarry has many opponents as there is always a group or individual who claims NIMBY. I am not defending Granite, but certain points might be considered. Where would we be in this nation, or world, without building material? Yes, sand, rock and cement to make concrete. The source seems to always be in dispute. Think of Mission Valley, formerly with corn crops, cattle ranches and eventually sand plants for material to construct roads, homes, factories and the uncountable amount of apartments. In place of sand plants,... Full story
My landscaper informed me that there was “water running in the creek.” After months of drought, I knew this was not a “natural occurrence.” After determining that indeed water was running in the creek, and not knowing exactly when this water had started to run, I went into panic mode. I made a call to Fallbrook Public Utility District and within 30 minutes they had someone out to my property to see what the trouble was. The trouble was a “main line break.” This break affected me and my neighbors all through the area. The c...
Why do people cut down trees for Christmas when they can get fake trees? When you have real trees, after you are done, you just throw it away. But when you have a fake tree, you can use it over and over again. All trees give good air to us, even Christmas trees. Plus, trees help global warming. It takes years for trees to grow tall. An eight foot tree takes over ten years. You can buy a live tree and you can have the smell of fresh trees too. Then you can plant it and get another one. Even though it costs money, you will...
Congratulations, Roger Boddaert on the successful “Be firewise” workshop you presented on November 21, 2009. The event was well attended and as the Fire Marshal for the North County Fire Protection District, I want to thank you for putting forth the effort to make our community aware of how beautiful a firesafe landscape can be. The time you gave to this community event was tremendous. You always go the extra mile and you are a wonderful example of the committed people we are lucky to have as Fire Prevention partners her...
Along with thousands of Fallbrook and Temecula residents, I am staunchly opposed to Granite Construction’s plan to blast a giant pit mine deep into the hills above the Temecula Valley, just up the road from my home in Rainbow. Granite Construction Corporation had the calculated gall to name this proposed monstrosity the “Liberty Quarry.” I ask, Liberty to do what? Liberty to add thousands of gravel-spilling, smoke and ember-spewing trucks onto the I-15 where we all drive every day? Liberty to add crystal silica and diese...
FALLBROOK – The Fallbrook Public Utility District is asking customers to conserve water as FPUD and many water agencies in the San Diego region will have their imported water service discontinued now through Dec. 16. This is particularly important in the following parts of town: De Luz, Toyon Heights and Sandia Creek. FPUD’s water wholesaler, the San Diego County Water Authority, will perform routine maintenance, inspection and repairs on the pipelines. FPUD requested growers in those areas to irrigate heavily through Dec...
At the November 11, 2009 meeting of the Board of Directors of the Fallbrook Healthcare District (FHD), a motion was made to increase the stipend paid to the Directors for attending meetings during the month. At the present time, Directors are paid a stipend of $100 per month. The motion, if passed, would increase the stipend to $100 per meeting per month to a maximum of $500 per month per director. I am not in favor of the increase. To my best recollection, the two newest members of the Board had never attended a meeting... Full story
Recently I was invited to support a retirement community in San Diego. However, I can’t support it while there are other people more needy and suffering, such as the Palestinians, for example. They need a state, with borders open to commerce and travel, with houses, infrastructure, agriculture, industry rebuilt, with diplomatic relations worldwide. Wealthy people and nations can do this by donating money, materials, expert planning, and skilled labor if needed to assist local labor. The “Peace bonus” from this effort will...
Letter writer Dorene Terryberry lamented the sight of “families paying last respect” with empty boots instead of with crosses. She implores “Let us die with our boots on (Letter, Village News, Dec. 3, 2009).” I suspect Ms. Terryberry does not know the origins of the phrase “He died with his boots on.” It signifies that the gentleman in question did not die peacefully in his bed, but met with a violent and sudden end. ‘Out West’ people had a disagreeable habit of shooting each other out in the OK Corral, and in the old Sout...
SAN DIEGO – With the holiday shopping season just around the corner, it is important for consumers to be aware of the prices they are being charged at the cash register. This year, the County Department of Agriculture, Weights and Measures scanned over 22,000 items at 1,592 locations, and found that 25 percent of the stores inspected for pricing accuracy had errors. Shoppers were 2.6 times more likely to be overcharged than undercharged on purchased items. That equates to an overcharge/ undercharge ratio of $4.50 o... Full story
