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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A Riverside County sheriff’s deputy fired his weapon at an uncooperative 59-year-old De Luz man who refused to come out of his home and who was in possession of a firearm on Thursday, Jan. 4, sheriff’s officials said. Robert Utley was admitted to a hospital after apparently suffering injuries in the deputy-involved shooting and is expected to be booked into the Cois M. Byrd Detention Center in French Valley on suspicion of false imprisonment, criminal threats and other related charges when he’s released, according to a River...
Crime reports for the community of Fallbrook from December 17 to January 1, 2017...
With the shortage of water in Southern California, residents have developed creative ways to replace water-thirsty grass. While some may replace their lawns with artificial turf, others prefer to use succulents and hardscape, like a river of rocks. Fallbrook resident Jane Carpenter and her husband moved to Fallbrook in 1992. He traveled a lot for his job, so "first thing, I joined the garden club and quilt guild to meet people," she said. The Fallbrook Garden Club offers works...
Vallecitos Elementary School hosted the Vallecitos Soccer Tournament Dec. 7 and the Vikings won the boys portion of the tournament. "They're one of the best teams that I've coached," said Vallecitos boys coach Ray Hanbeck. "I've been coaching 23 years and they're one of the most dominant teams I've been able to coach. They work really well together." Chris Smiley coached the Vallecitos girls, who placed second in their competition. Seven small elementary schools in northern...
The investigation into the Dec. 26 commercial burglaries that resulted in five businesses having to replace glass front doors was continuing as of Jan. 2, according to detective sergeant Patrick Yates of the San Diego County Sheriff's Department. Two male suspects, operating between 3 and 4 a.m., used a sledge hammer to smash glass doors at the following businesses: Yama Sushi Restaurant, Thai Thai Restaurant, Little Caesars Pizza, Rosa's Mexican Food and Domino's Pizza. The s...
Nearly 300 acres of the future San Luis Rey River Park were burned by the Lilac fire, and the county's Department of Parks and Recreation has begun cleanup efforts. "As wildfires go damage wasn't as bad as it could have been, which is a testament to the strength of our integrated emergency management system," said Department of Parks and Recreation marketing and public outreach manager Jessica Geiszler. "Agencies banded together to tackle the disaster head-on, and that confined the spread of the fire and limited damage to...
The firefighters of the North County Fire Protection District and elsewhere helped limit the damage of the Lilac fire both during the wildfire and prior to the start of the blaze. The work of the fire service in fighting the fire included not only the fire suppression activity but also preparation for such an event. "They certainly put it all out there on this one," said NCFPD fire chief Steve Abbott. The knowledge of the Santa Ana wind condition allowed the fire department to be prepared for the possibility of a...
FALLBROOK – The most dramatic astronomical event of 2017 was revealed Aug. 21. That momentous day was the first time in 26 years or since 1991 that a total solar eclipse was visible in the continental United States in a 70 miles wide corridor from Oregon to South Carolina. Millions of people witnessed the eclipse, some for the first and possibly the only time in their lives, as the next one won't occur in the U.S. until April 2024. Most people living in Southern California o...
FALLBROOK – The public is invited to the Fallbrook Art Association meeting Saturday, Jan. 20 at 9:30 a.m. at The Fallbrook Women's Club, 238 W. Mission Road. The meeting will include a critique for members' paintings, one work each from 9:30 a.m. to 10:15 a.m., followed by a demonstration from artist Martha Heppard in watercolor batik painting. Heppard is an award-winning fine artist, using watercolor batik on rice paper, as well as oils and traditional watercolors. Heppard p...
The San Diego County Board of Supervisors approved a policy for the naming of bridges in the county's unincorporated areas. Board of Supervisors Policy F-53 was approved on a 4-0 vote Dec. 6 with Kristin Gaspar not present. "County bridges can now be dedicated and named in someone's memory," said Supervisor Bill Horn. "This new policy spells out the guidelines that must be met in order for that to happen." The county had policies relating to the naming of county buildings and facilities, but no specific authority existed to...
OCEANSIDE — A second public scoping meeting regarding the Environmental Impact Report for the North River Farms Planned Development takes place Tuesday, Jan. 16 at 6:30 p.m. at the Melba Bishop Recreation Center, 5306 N. River Road, Oceanside. The City of Oceanside will conduct the meeting to hear from residents in Oceanside, Fallbrook and Vista as to their concerns. The meeting was rescheduled, according to a city spokesman, to allow those impacted by the Lilac Fire an opportunity to participate in the scoping meeting. T...
FALLBROOK – The Fallbrook Library will host many free events in Jan., including concerts, lectures, book discussions, movies and an art reception. Sunday, Jan. 7 at 2 p.m. – Acoustic Showcase: This month's local singer-songwriter is Jerry Gontang, folk singer. Gontang was born in San Diego and has been playing music all his life. He is a member of the band Stars on the Water which is recognized and popular from coast to coast. * Monday, Jan. 8 at 1 p.m. – Insight Bookclub: The adult non-fiction book club will read and discuss...
FALLBROOK – Three artists will be spotlighted at Z Cafe and Art Gallery during the first two months of the new year – first-timer Leslie Sweetland, second-timer Linda Thorne and old-timer Neill Ketchum. Sweetland said she has always loved art, working for the last 40 years to translate into art what she sees in her "mind's eye." At 11, she began taking art classes and won her first awards of many. Sweetland's life took off in another direction and she worked in the information...
“Ladybird” details the latter part of a girl’s high school years and all the awkward, complicated and emotional elements such a scenario entails. The two main stars, Saoirse Ronan and Laurie Metcalf, render nothing short of epic, raw and deeply sensitive and prickly performances. The supporting cast was equally impressive, leaving significant emotional marks on the audience. About half of this film contained some of the most brilliant moments I have ever seen in any story, while the other part was fumbled so badly, it was h...
PALA – Pala Casino Spa & Resort will continue its free events series in January, featuring the 60+ Club at 1 p.m. on Tuesdays and the underground wine CAVE on weekends. Due to construction of Pala's $170 million expansion and renovation, no tribute concerts or performances in Luis Rey's lounge are scheduled. The 60+ Club will be held in the Pala Events Center. The free January entertainment schedule includes: 60+ Club, 1 p.m. Tuesdays • Jan. 9, Captain Cardiac and The Coronari...
FALLBROOK – The College of Adaptive Education, a non-accredited “college experience” for adults of all abilities in Fallbrook, will be offering American Sign Language 200 at the CAE campus, 911 E. Elder St. Classes will be held weekly – on Wednesdays from 6:30 to 8 p.m. – for eight consecutive weeks beginning Wednesday, Jan.10. This class is for parents, caregivers and anyone who wants to learn to communicate with those who are hearing impaired. The class will teach students common sign language phrases. A required book is “T...
BURLINGTON, VT – Holly Trexler of Fallbrook was named to the Champlain College president's list for the fall 2017 semester. Students who are named to the president's list have achieved a semester grade point average of 4.0 or higher. Founded in 1878, Champlain College is a small, not-for-profit, private college in Burlington, Vermont, with additional campuses in Montreal, Quebec and Dublin, Ireland. Champlain offers a traditional undergraduate experience from its beautiful campus overlooking Lake Champlain and more than 60 o...
It can be difficult for parents to talk seriously with their children about certain issues, especially sex or drugs. And while the sex talk may get handled just fine (or not) by the school's health education class, it's essential that your child be prepared for potential drug encounters because they are going to happen. When's the right time to begin drug discussions with your children? Experts advise that it's well before they become teenagers. Children as young as five are able to comprehend that certain things are bad for...
COLUMBIA, Missouri – Jack Beardmore of Fallbrook was named to the Columbia College dean's list for the fall semester (August – December 2017). To be named to the dean's list, a student must have completed 12 semester hours in a 16-week period and achieved a minimum GPA of 3.5 on a 4.0-point scale. Founded in 1851 in Columbia, Missouri, Columbia College educates more than 20,000 students each year and has more than 83,000 alumni worldwide. As a private, nonprofit institution, the college takes pride in its small classes, exp...
FALLBROOK – Protecting the planet is a goal for many people. Such a goal may seem like it should require a Herculean effort, but oftentimes the smallest and simplest efforts to protect the planet can have profound, long-lasting impacts. Laundry is a chore few people may look forward to, but one everyone must do. Though doing laundry is typically a mundane task, it also can be wasteful. Men and women may be unknowingly wasting energy and water when doing their laundry. F...
SAN DIEGO – With the continuation of extreme wildfire conditions and the devastating Lilac fire, the Burn Institute urges all San Diego County residents to stop, think, prepare and practice what your family would do in the event of a wildfire in your neighborhood. “During wildfires, evacuations are put in place to protect lives," said Susan Day, executive director of the Burn Institute. "Your property can be replaced, but your life cannot. Therefore, the Burn Institute strongly recommends that you evacuate when told to do...
SAN DIEGO – Incidental contamination in recycling containers may threaten recycling efforts and participation by residents and business. Contamination occurs when non-recyclables are placed in recycling containers before collection and can include anything from food waste, appliances to plastic bags. During this time of year, even old worn out strands of Christmas lights that are not recyclable may be found in recycling bins. End-use markets for recyclable materials, which are mostly in Asia, have shrunk and demand for m...
Christmas is over, it's time for homeowners to get their homes ready for sale in the spring, and they're contemplating what steps to take, what needs to be done and what's it all going to cost to sell the home for the top dollar in the hot spring sellers' market. To eliminate stress from the formula when just the thought of all that lies ahead is already creating this sinking feeling of despair deep inside homeowners everywhere as the anxiety is already starting to mount....
FALLBROOK – Deborah Danko of Windermere Homes & Estates is the 2017 recipient of the REALTOR® Award of Excellence for the Fallbrook/Bonsall area. The Award of Excellence is given to a local REALTOR who demonstrates, among other things, high principles of integrity, adherence to the REALTOR Code of Ethics, service to clients and the community and involvement in local association activities. Over the last 15 years, Danko has earned a reputation built on trust, respect and r...
The County Board of Supervisors extended the local public health emergency for hepatitis A again on Jan. 2, but efforts are now underway to transition out of the emergency amid declining case numbers. Public Health officials told the board that they were assuring all new processes and procedures were being put in place to end the emergency declaration that was declared in September. The board is required to review the need for continuing the emergency every 14 days. From May...
