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 – Due to a recent increase in the number of human/coyote incidents in the southland, residents should be particularly vigilant in watching their children and pets when outdoors. In the past month, there have been four incidents in southern counties where young children were either bitten or scratched by a coyote, resulting in minor injuries. "These incidents highlight the importance of communities working together to eliminate sources of food that may attract wildlif...
NORTH COUNTY - The California Highway Patrol is accepting applications for the Senior Volunteer Program. Membership is open to senior citizens 55 years of age or older, who are in good physical condition and who are residents of San Diego County. Applicants must be interested in public safety and service, willing to volunteer their talents, and be willing to adhere to California Highway Patrol standards and expectations. They must be able to stand for extended periods of... Full story
FALLBROOK – Fallbrook Garden Club brought home several awards from the recent convention of California Garden Clubs, Inc. Kathleen McInally was named 'Youth Leader of the Year' by the California Garden Clubs. The award is given to the youth leader who has demonstrated the most ingenuity and dedication in working with youth groups. For the past six years, McInally has served as the coordinator of Fallbrook Garden Club's after-school program and Junior Garden Club at La Paloma School. She has led a team of 25 volunteers in a we...
FALLBROOK – California Retired Teachers State Selection Committee has recently awarded Lenora Sears the Marty Mathiesen Award for outstanding service as an educator and community leader. The award gives recognition to a member who has served CalRTA with diligence in many elective, appointed and voluntary capacities during her years of membership. Sears has served the Fallbrook Division 81 in many leadership roles including co-president and currently serves as coordinator of t...
Two juveniles were taken into custody last night after setting off what authorities called a 'Molotov Cocktail' that started a fire close to homes in the northern part of Escondido. According to Sheriff's Sgt. Tom Vrabel, the incident occurred at shortly after 8 p.m. in the 8900 block of Circle R Drive in the north part of Escondido. "Sheriff's deputies from the San Marcos Station responded to the location to assist Cal Fire crews with a brush fire," explained Vrabel. "Upon...
SAN ONOFRE - A Mexican national was arrested at a U.S. Border Patrol freeway checkpoint in northern San Diego County after officers allegedly found 15 gallons of liquid methamphetamine inside his SUV, the federal agency reported today. The 45-year-old man, whose name was withheld, pulled into the San Onofre-area Interstate 5 checkpoint in a 2003 Lincoln Navigator about 7 p.m. Tuesday, July 7 and presented agents with a work visa, according to USBP public affairs. The personnel directed the vehicle to a secondary inspection... Full story
According to the California Highway Patrol (CHP), tow trucks are working on clearing vehicles off Interstate 15 southbound at State Route 76 so that the roadway can be reopened to traffic following a multi-vehicle accident that snarled the morning commute. An accident that took place around 7:30 a.m. this morning on Interstate 15 appears to have involved three vehicles, said CHP Officer Doerr, who added, "It looks like there were some minor injuries involved." All southbound... Full story
THOUSAND OAKS – The following Fallbrook residents are among 718 students who made the spring dean's list at California Lutheran University: Gianna Di Bacco, a psychology major; Sarah Girgis, a marketing communication major; and Brooke Straeter, a communication major. Students qualify for the list by maintaining a 3.6 grade point average in their academic subjects. Cal Lutheran is a selective university based in Thousand Oaks, Calif....
Tim LeBlanc is thankful that he doesn't sleep well at night. The Veteran's insomnia proved to be a lifesaver, not just a medical issue when early Monday morning he discovered his daughter's bedroom window cracked and her missing from her room. LeBlanc’s 12-year-old daughter had been chatting online with Scott Stone, 26, of San Diego on a social media site called Omegle as well as Kik messaging, when Stone convinced her to sneak out of the house at 2 a.m. on June 29 to meet him. Luckily, LeBlanc was up and checking to e...
SAN DIEGO COUNTY - San Diego County Assessor Ernie Dronenburg announced today, June 24, that the 2015 assessed value of all taxable property has increased by 5.6 percent (or $23.4 billion) from last year. The property was valued as of January 1, 2015. After deducting tax exempt properties (charitable, homeowner’s, disabled, etc.) the county total net assessed value is $439 billion. Based on Proposition 13 statutory 1% tax rate, it would produce approximately $4.39 billion in property taxes. The 2015 tax roll consists of 9... Full story
An Escondido man driving a stolen vehicle was taken into custody today (Wed., June 24) in Fallbrook after pursued by Sheriff's deputies from the Valley Center station. According to Sheriff's Sgt. Jeff Lauhon, at about 11:44 a.m. today, a Valley Center detective saw the suspect driving a car that had recently been reported stolen out of Escondido. "The detective followed the vehicle, a blue Honda CRV, until patrol units could join in," explained Lauhon. "When they did, they...
SAN DIEGO - The unemployment rate in San Diego County was 4.9 percent last month, up from 4.8 percent the previous month, but lower than the 6.1 percent recorded at the same time last year, the state Employment Development Department reported today. San Diego's figure compares to 6.2 percent for the state as a whole, and 5.3 percent nationwide. Almost 3,000 more San Diegans were unemployed in May compared to April, while the civilian labor force of around 1.56 million people expanded by nearly 14,000, according to EDD data.... Full story
Concerns about the CIF San Diego Section's handling of minorities who have been disciplined by game officials or who have requested eligibility after a transfer led to the CIF Board of Managers authorizing at-large members if needed for the Board of Managers and Coordinating Council to reflect student demographics within the San Diego Section. A unanimous Board of Managers vote June 3 authorized the executive committee to appoint up to two at-large members to the Coordinating Council and up to two at-large members to the Boar...
SAN DIEGO COUNTY – Fact 1: We are all going to die. Fact 2: Men typically die sooner than women. But for Fact 2, it doesn’t have to be that way. There are things men can do to live longer, healthier lives. June is Men’s Health Month and the County Health and Human Services Agency is taking a look at the top five causes of death of San Diego men and offering some tips that can help them live longer. #1 - Cancer According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)...
Two Escondido residents are in jail following the fatal shooting of 21-year-old Steven LaRussa of Fallbrook. LaRussa was reportedly shot while walking on North Gamble Street near El Norte Parkway in Escondido on the afternoon of Tuesday, June 11. Two men were seen approaching LaRussa at the time of the incident, but ran off afterward, witnesses said. On Wednesday, June 12, Escondido Police arrested Juan Maldonado, 18, and Jessica Espinoza, 19, both of Escondido. They were stopped while traveling in a car, taken into custody,... Full story
SAN DIEGO – Officials with the city and county of San Diego, along with their negotiating team, will present their proposals for a new stadium directly to the National Football League in the coming weeks, Mayor Kevin Faulconer said today, June 17. At a news conference, the mayor said the NFL asked him for an update on stadium planning in San Diego. A mayoral spokesman said the NFL request came Tuesday, June 16. "Throughout this process, the NFL has been very forthright with us, and we intend to discuss our financial f... Full story
SAN DIEGO – San Diego International Airport officials today, June 17 celebrated completion of the 2 million-square-foot building that will house the Rental Car Center. The $316 million rental car center under construction at Lindbergh Field is scheduled for completion in January, according to airport officials. On Tuesday, June 16, a prefabricated concrete panel was hoisted into place on the facade of the 2 million-square-foot structure. Most of the rental car companies at Lindbergh Field will be located at the center, off P...
ESCONDIDO – A man and a woman, both under 20, were jailed today, June 11, in connection with the shooting death of a 21-year-old Fallbrook man earlier this week along an Escondido roadway, authorities said. Steven LaRussa was shot multiple times on Gamble Street near East El Norte Parkway about 1:15 p.m. Tuesday, June 9 and later died in a hospital, Escondido police Lt. Eric Skaja said. An investigation led police to Escondido residents Juan Maldonado, 18 and Jessica Espinoza-Contreras, 19, but it was not immediately clear h...
DEL MAR - Get ready for 25 days of rides, farm animals, cinnamon rolls and throwback musical acts, as the 2015 San Diego County Fair is scheduled to open tomorrow, Friday, June 5, at the Del Mar Fairgrounds. The first day will include an opening ceremony at 3:30 p.m. at the O'Brien Gate, which will include a raising of the American flag, music and celebrity guests. All gates will be opened at 4 p.m., with opening day admission set at $4. KC and the Sunshine Band will headline the first Grandstand Stage concert at 7:30 p.m.... Full story
SAN DIEGO – Commuter flights at Lindbergh Field are scheduled to begin using gates at the airport's two main terminals today, June 4. Airport officials say they're making the switch partly because airlines are using larger aircraft on such flights, most of which go to Los Angeles. United Express will use Terminal 2 West, while American Eagle will use gates at Terminal 2 East. Seaport Airlines will relocate to Terminal 1. The San Diego County Regional Airport Authority will keep its administrative offices in the Commuter T... Full story
SAN DIEGO – The ships, sailors and helicopter crews of the Carl Vinson Carrier Strike Group are scheduled to return to San Diego today following a deployment lasting more than nine months. The aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson, guided-missile cruiser USS Bunker Hill and guided-missile destroyers Dewey, Gridley and Sterett left San Diego in August to support strikes on Islamic State targets in the Middle East. During the height of the battle, a website believed to be friendly to ISIS published a list of 100 U.S. military person... Full story
SAN DIEGO - County health officials today, June 3, said two dozen dead birds tested positive for West Nile virus last month in the San Diego region, but no humans have been sickened by the disease. Five birds with WNV were discovered before the start of May, according to the county Department of Environmental Health. The total of 29 for the year is the highest in the state. The county didn't find 29 WNV-positive birds last year until late October. "These are signs that 2015 might be another tough year in our county for West...
The period for local water agencies to start achieving state-mandated water-use targets starts today, Monday, June 1, making it critical for homes and businesses across San Diego County to immediately limit irrigation of ornamental landscapes with potable water to no more than two days a week. On May 5, the State Water Resources Control Board adopted emergency statewide regulations that set water-use reduction targets for local water agencies from June 1 through February...
SAN DIEGO - Due to popular demand, the San Diego County Assessor/Recorder/County Clerk, Ernie Dronenburg, would like to announce that Saturday marriage services have returned! Couples wishing to obtain a marriage license and be married will be able to do so every third Saturday of the month. “We are always looking for better ways to serve the public,” said Dronenburg. “This has been a long time coming and a goal of mine since I took office.” The Clerk’s office closed its doors to Saturday Services in 2009, due to budgetary...
