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Also serving the communities of De Luz, Rainbow, Camp Pendleton, Pala and Pauma
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RIVERSIDE - A businessman accused of conspiring with a Temecula doctor to perpetrate a $3.3 million money laundering scheme pleaded not guilty today to more than 50 felony charges. Sammy Ciling, 49, of Temecula could face more than 60 years in prison if convicted of fraudulently obtaining loans for medical equipment that prosecutors allege was never acquired. Ciling's co-defendant, 49-year-old Dr. Donald Woo Lee of Newport Beach, was slated to make his initial court appearance tomorrow. Ciling appeared before Riverside...
FALLBROOK - The Fallbrook Healthcare District (FHD) continues to seek solutions to the community concerns as the closure of Fallbrook Hospital proceeds. The board is fully aware of the impacts of the current circumstance and wishes to provide information appropriately reflective of developments regarding continuation of and access to healthcare services and programs within the community. There have been some disappointments along the path being pursued. Palomar Health had centered their efforts on acquiring the licensing and...
The Dec. 2 allocation of $122,034 of District Five Neighborhood Reinvestment Program funding included $25,000 for the Bonsall Education Foundation, $11,070 to Community Housing Works, and $10,000 for the Armed Services YMCA on Camp Pendleton. The Bonsall Education Foundation will use the money to restore the exterior of the historic Bonsall schoolhouse, Community Housing Works will upgrade learning center computer labs both at the Fallbrook View Apartments and at the Cedar/Nettleton Apartments in Vista, and the Armed...
SAN DIEGO COUNTY – It’s the holiday season – time for traveling and exchanging gifts! But there are some gifts nobody wants, like things that could wreck agricultural crops, force quarantines and hurt the environment. So, residents need to remember to not pack a pest in their luggage. It’s easier to do than one would think. In today’s era of high-speed travel, someone can accidentally carry a hitchhiking invasive pest or virus on all kinds of plant and animal-related items – maybe on that keepsake branc...
November 25 400 block S. Main Ave. Vandalism: $400 or less damage December 3 1100 block Alturas Rd. Miscellaneous incidents December 4 200 block Burma Rd. Get credit/etc. other’s ID 5600 block Circle View Dr. Grand theft (from motor vehicle) December 5 4200 block Via El Dorado Burglary, commercial December 6 200 block N. Stage Coach Ln. Arrest: Unlawful sex intercourse w/minor: more than 3 years younger December 7 5400 block Villas Dr. Vandalism: $400 or more damage 500 block Ammunition Rd. 5150/Mental disorder 300 block W... Full story
When Community Health Systems (CHS) closes Fallbrook Hospital completely down on Dec. 20, some of its employees said they individually will face the challenge of trying to find another job, but fear the community itself will experience myriad negative effects for years to come. “I am concerned about the people I care for, because I already see the senior citizens suffering the consequences [of the hospital’s gradual shutdown of services],” said Carlos Perez, who has worked at Fallbrook Hospital for 22 years and also owns a pr...
FALLBROOK – Many people love to read, and such people do not often cause headaches for holiday shoppers. Readers typically are easy to shop for come the holiday season, when shoppers stuck on what to get a friend or family member can always fall back on a book or two if they know their loved one likes to get lost in a good book. But books aren’t the only gifts shoppers can give the readers on their lists this holiday season. The following are a few gift ideas no book lover can balk at. E-reader: Before buying an e...
There is something comforting about pumpkin – the appearance as well as the earthy flavor. Archeological evidence points to the fact that Native Americans used pumpkins long before the Europeans landed on the continent. They knew a good thing when they saw it. Pumpkins generate feelings of comfort like no other squash. The brilliant color serves as a bright spot in the midst of winter when pumpkins grace tables and porches as festive decorations. In the fall and winter... Full story
FALLBROOK – The Laubach ESL Literacy Center located at Christ The King Lutheran Church, held their Christmas party on Dec 8th, for the students, teachers and their families. More than 40 participants attended. They enjoyed a wonderful potluck dinner, music and games. Laubach Literacy International is a non-profit educational corporation that sponsors educational programs and services to empower adults and their families by helping them acquire the literacy practices and... Full story
Alison Arter-Fulcher is providing music enrichment education at the three elementary schools in the Bonsall Unified School District, and Bonsall taxpayers aren’t funding the bill. Donations from the Bonsall Education Foundation and the Parent-Teacher Association of Bonsall West Elementary School allowed the BUSD board to approve an independent contract agreement with Arter-Fulcher at the board’s Oct. 9 meeting. Arter-Fulcher is being paid $156 per session with an annual cap... Full story
The agendas of many organizations, including public agencies, include a non-voting notification of the board’s next meeting. The June 11 agenda for the Bonsall Union School District board meeting had a future meetings item which read: “There are no further meetings scheduled for the Board of Trustees. Bonsall Union will merge with Bonsall Unified on July 1, 2014.” In November 2012, the voters of the Fallbrook Union High School District, which at the time included the Bonsall Union School District and two other eleme...
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SAN DIEGO – In California, the assessed value of existing properties is only allowed to grow by either the California Consumer Price Index or 2 percent, whichever is lower. State law requires calculating the adjustment factor by rounding to the nearest 1000th of one percent. County Assessor Ernie Dronenburg announced that the inflation rate for the 2015 year is 1.998 percent or just under the 2 percent cap required by California law. The assessment roll will be...
RIVERSIDE - A businessman accused of conspiring with a Temecula doctor to perpetrate a money laundering scheme that netted around $3.3 million in stolen funds is slated to be arraigned today. Sammy Ciling, 49, of Temecula could face more than 60 years in prison if convicted of fraudulently obtaining loans for medical equipment that, prosecutors allege, was never acquired. Ciling's codefendant, 49-year-old Dr. Donald Woo Lee of Newport Beach, was arrested Wednesday and is expected to make his initial court appearance Friday....
The approval of the bid and award process for slurry seal resurfacing on county-maintained roads will result in the resurfacing of 2.16 miles of Reche Road. The area begins at Old Highway 395 and continues to Gird Road. The San Diego County Board of Supervisors voted 5-0 Dec. 3 to authorize the director of the county’s Department of Purchasing and Contracting to take the necessary actions to advertise a contract for bid and subsequently award the contract to the lowest r...
FALLBROOK - Buying a home can be simultaneously exciting and stressful. Owning a home is still a dream for many people, but first-time buyers often find that their unfamiliarity with the home buying process is a source of stress. Part of that stress stems from the terminology associated with home mortgages. Many terms may raise an eyebrow among first-time buyers, so the following are a few mortgage terms buyers can familiarize themselves with to facilitate the process of...
FALLBROOK – Family-owned and locally-operated, EDCO would like to remind its customers to recycle this holiday season. During the holidays, Americans throw away 25 percent more trash than any other time of year. From Thanksgiving to New Year’s Day, an additional one million tons of waste is thrown out each week. Much of what will be tossed out after the holidays is recyclable or can be reused and with a little bit of effort, residents can reduce the amount of waste g... Full story
FALLBROOK – In his play, “Romeo and Juliet,” William Shakespeare famously penned the line, “What’s in a name? That which we call a rose by any other name would smell as sweet.” The line suggests a name is mere convention and meaningless compared to the person behind it. Why should the lovers’ family names matter when love is integral to their relationship? Names may have been trivial to Juliet, but some argue with her logic. Names evoke powerful emotions and even physic... Full story
There is no other plant that says “Merry Christmas” quite like the poinsettia. The eye-popping, velvety red blooms signal the Christmas season, while a multitude of other color varieties have provided many options for utilizing these hearty plants in a variety of holiday themes. While the poinsettia’s native grounds are said to be Central America, it has distinct history in Taxco del Alarcon in Southern Mexico. While the plant’s beauty has created one element of its popular... Full story
FALLBROOK – Natasha Ragland will perform a concert of Christmas and classical piano music at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 21 at Fallbrook First Christian Church. The public is welcome to attend this free concert at 1109 E. Fallbrook St....
FALLBROOK – Although New Year’s Eve parties tend to be similar from year to year, hosts can explore the many ways to make their celebrations stand out from those of years past. This handy guide provides ideas to get the creative juices flowing. Establish a color palette. Many people equate New Year’s Eve with the gold and silver hues of champagne. However, a host can use any festive color for a party. Use the same colors on everything from invitations to dinnerware to take-home favors. Encourage guest input. Guests und... Full story
St. Peter the Apostle Catholic School wins the People's Choice award for their float in the Fallbrook Christmas Parade......
The post-season banquet for Fallbrook High School’s girls volleyball team took place Nov. 14 at United Methodist Church of Fallbrook. “The banquet was fabulous,” said Fallbrook varsity coach Chip Patterson. The banquet which recognized Fallbrook’s varsity, junior varsity, and freshman players was expected to be completed in two hours but lasted for three hours. The showing of a digital video disc presentation of season highlights complemented the presentation of awards. The Warriors’ Most Valuable Player was senior setter and...
