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 DIEGO - Light showers fell around San Diego County early today before a band of heavier rain settled in, making for a very soggy morning commute. Rainfall in the region remained mostly light through about 6:30 a.m. when a southeastern-moving band of a strong Pacific storm arrived in the northwestern portion of the county and rapidly blanketed the region, according to the National Weather Service. ''Rainfall rates could reach one-half inch per hour, which is sufficient to trigger flash floods and debris flows in and below...
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FALLBROOK – With the time period for Santa Ana winds coming to an end and cooler weather settling in, San Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E) is partnering with customers to promote safety during the winter season. SDG&E offers customers free safety checks to make sure home gas appliances are operating safely and efficiently. Customers are encouraged to schedule these appliance checks by visiting sdge.com or calling 800-411-SDGE (7343). “Safety is a top priority for SDG&E a...
FALLBROOK – Investors and first-time homebuyers continued to dominate sales activity in the Fallbrook and Bonsall real estate markets in the month of November, reported Jerry Kalman, a Realtor® with HomeSmart Real Estate. Comparing November real estate activity in Fallbrook and Bonsall with prior periods, the average selling price of $521,000 represented a seven percent increase over October and a four percent rise over November, 2013. It also represented $230 per av...
FALLBROOK – The California Department of Early Education (CDEE) recently conducted an extensive review of all the operations at the Fallbrook Child Development Center. This exhaustive review is conducted periodically by the CDEE to insure that the center is operating under state requirements. The center was found to be 100 percent compliant in all key dimensions. These dimensions included: curriculum, staff, selection of families, nutrition, and environment. Board member...
CAMP PENDLETON – On Nov. 14, Mary Fay Pendleton School held its first student-led Flag Ceremony of the school year. Leading up to the big event, students planned the order of events which included a presentation of the colors from their Boy Scout Troop, the National Anthem by Kyrstin Finnegan, and Leader in Me performances by the classes of Mrs. Crowell, Ms. Odom, and Mrs. Noetzel. Flag Ceremony leaders also recognized their peers for their accomplishments with Perfect... Full story
Mariah Harris of Oasis High School and Brooke Koran and Christian Philippi of Fallbrook High School were selected as the December Students of the Month for Fallbrook Union High School District (FUHSD) and honored at a special breakfast held Dec. 4 at the Fallbrook Community Center. “These students are truly outstanding examples for us to honor,” said event emcee Greg Coppock. For a student to be selected for the honor of Student of the Month, he or she must be nominated by...
November 29 30900 block Cuvaison : Child abuse November 30 31400 block Golf Club Dr. : 5150/Mental disorder 1600 block Via Monserate : Cited: Possess unlawful paraphernalia December 1 100 block W. Elder St. : Grand theft 4100 block Pala Rd. : Commercial burglary December 2 200 block Woodcrest Dr. : Possess personal ID w/intent to defraud 31500 block Old River Rd. : Commercial burglary December 3 1200 block S. Main Ave. : Arrest: Under influence of controlled substance; possess controlled substance 1100 block Alturas Rd. :... Full story
VISTA - A man and two women accused of killing the 22-year-old wife of a Camp Pendleton Marine from Fallbrook and dumping her body in a remote area in Riverside County will face life in prison without parole if convicted, a prosecutor announced today. A June 1 trial date is set for Louis Ray Perez, 48, Dorothy Maraglino, 39, and Jessica Lynn Lopez, 27, who are charged with murder, torture and murder during a kidnapping in the April 2012 death of Brittany Killgore. At a hearing today at the Vista courthouse, Deputy District...
CHP PRESS RELEASE - On Friday, December 12, at shortly after 9 a.m., CHP Officer Johnson, 23-year CHP veteran was parked in the dirt area of the right shoulder of I-15 southbound just south of Temecula Parkway investigating three separate non-injury traffic collisions. Witnesses observed a 2002 Ford F-150 pickup driven by Darrell Jones, 23 years of age from San Diego, traveling southbound on I-15 just south of Temecula Parkway in the # 2 lane at approximately 60 mph in heavy rain. As Jones was approaching Officer Johnson’s l...
In preparation for a strong storm that may bring heavy rain to Riverside County this afternoon through Friday, CAL FIRE/Riverside County Fire is offering limited quantities of sand and sandbags for residents in areas susceptible to flooding. When properly placed, sandbags will redirect water and debris to flow away from your property, protecting your investments. Residents, especially those in and below flood prone areas, should prepare their homes in advance of flooding with...
Barona Speedway’s 2014 season concluded Oct. 11, and the Street Stocks main event included a fourth-place finish by Brad Urquhart. “It was one of those races where the car ran better than the result. I was happy with the way it was hooking up,” Urquhart said. Urquhart finished second in his heat race that night. He began that eight-lap race on the outside of the second row but had moved into second after the first two laps. A yellow flag caution was thrown on the third lap....
Fallbrook High School’s girls soccer team ended its 2013-14 season with a loss to Pacific Ridge High School in the first round of the CIF Division III playoffs. The Warriors began their 2014-15 season December 1 with a 4-0 home win over the Firebirds. “It was a nice game,” said Fallbrook coach Miguel Trejo. The contest was scoreless at halftime before the Warriors scored four times in the second half. “First half we were extremely strong and confident. Second half there w...
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The top 10 finishers in a cross-country league championship race receive berths on the all-league first team with second-team distinction being given to the next 10 fastest runners. A fourth-place finish among the 62 Valley League boys in the Nov. 15 league meet at Guajome Park thus bestowed Valley League first-team recognition upon Fallbrook High School junior Sam Comerford. Comerford had a time of 16:50 on the 5,000-meter (3.1-mile) course. “The hard work really paid off. Just training in the off-season is a really big d...
The Valley League girls volleyball coaches conferred all-league status upon Fallbrook High School junior Ellen Allison and Warrior sophomore Chyna Southwell. Both were honorable mention selections; no Warriors were on the all-league first team or second team. “I wasn’t happy that those two players didn’t make all-league teams,” said Fallbrook coach Chip Patterson. That could, however, give the two returning Warriors an incentive. “If you’re overshadowed by other players, that means next year you really have to step it up,... Full story
Sullivan Middle School won the North County Flag Football League championship Nov. 20 with a triple-overtime victory over Valley Center Middle School. The game in Valley Center was tied at 13 points apiece before a fourth-down pass from Jesse Batey to Joel Calhoun gave the Wildcats a 19-13 victory and the championship. “It was a really tough game,” said Sullivan coach Domingo Anguiano. “Both teams were very aggressive.” Sullivan’s only two losses during the regular season were to Valley Center. The Thunderhawks won the game a... Full story
The selection of the all-league teams by the Valley League’s football coaches resulted in 17 Fallbrook High School players receiving all-league recognition, and Warrior running back Roberto Ramirez was the league’s offensive player of the year. Seven of those players were on the Valley League first team. The offensive first team included Ramirez, quarterback Landon Benner, center Stephen Branham, and offensive lineman Matthew May. The Fallbrook members of the defensive first team were defensive back Sierra Arteaga, def...
Vallecitos School hosted the six-school Vallecitos Soccer Tournament Nov. 20, which included a third-place finish for the Vallecitos boys team and a fifth-place result for the Vallecitos girls squad. “I think it went pretty well, and a good time was had by all basically,” said Ray Hanbeck, who organized the tournament and also coached the Vallecitos boys. The schools which traveled to Rainbow for the tournament were Borrego, Cottonwood (Aguanga), and Hamilton (Anza), Julian, and Pauma. Each school in the group hosts a differe... Full story
Carol E. Clark, educator, artist and musician, passed away on December 2, 2014. She lived in Fallbrook since 1980 and survived a paralyzing stroke seven years ago. She was living at Brooke Road Elder Care home where she received excellent care. She graduated from the Univ. of Ohio and received her MA from UCLA. She taught physical education and modern dance at UCLA, sports at Bellflower School District and was a consultant in physical education for Los Angeles County schools. She was a golfer and was president of the Pala... Full story
Melvin “Mel” Young Gresham went Home to the Lord on Nov. 20, 2014 at his home in Fallbrook. He was 82. Mel was born on March 5, 1932 in Oklahoma. His parents were Afton and Ruth “Granny” Gresham. He was the last remaining sibling of four children, including a brother, Woody, and sisters Syble and Jeanetta. Mel is survived by his wife of almost 57 years, Sharon Rose Gresham. Mel and Sharon had two beautiful children, Rick and Kelly, and raised them in Lakewood, Calif. Sadly t...
Gloria Gammill Wilkins passed away December 5, 2014. Gloria was born to Noreen and William Gammill in Long Beach, Calif. She grew up in the San Fernando Valley. She attended UCLA and The Los Angeles Art Institute. In April, 1947 she married Harold Wilkins of Westwood, Calif. They lived in Westwood, where she gave birth to three children, Mark Ellers, Wendy Ann, and Terrie Lynn. In April, 1977 they purchased their home in Fallbrook, Calif. Gloria was a member of the Newcomers,...
FALLBROOK – Ever meet someone you instantaneously took a liking (or disliking) to? Many have encountered people who have helped them advance on their life’s journey in a positive way. On the flip side, some have been involved in what could only be described as a “toxic” relationship. Turns out, the same interactions take place in the plant world. Who knew? By learning about these relationships (positive and negative), it is possible to make the most of one’s gardeni...
