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Articles from the January 7, 2016 edition


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  • Sheriff's Log

    Updated Jan 7, 2016

    Dec. 18 4700 block Oak Crest Rd. Get credit w/other's ID 1200 block S. Main Ave. Cited: Petty theft Dec. 22 3200 block Green Canyon Rd. Residential burglary 1100 block S. Live Oak Park Rd. Found license plate 1800 block E. Alvarado St. Arrest: Carry concealed dirk/dagger 1700 block Tecalote Dr. Vehicle burglary Dec. 23 4100 block Oak Island Ln. Residential burglary 900 block Pepper Tree Ln. Get credit w/other's ID Dec. 24 100 block Spanish Spur Petty theft 300 block W. Clemmens Ln. Arrest: Battery (spouse); violate domestic...

  • County negotiates help for El Nino flooding

    Updated Jan 7, 2016

    The County of San Diego already has an agreement with the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection to provide fire protection and emergency medical services to certain parts of the county. County and CalFire staff will be working on an agreement for deployment of CalFire personnel and other resources for El Nino flooding and other non-fire emergencies. A 5-0 San Diego County Board of Supervisors vote Dec. 15 directed the county's chief administrative officer to work with CalFire to establish an agreement while...

  • FCPG approves permit change for North Coast Church Suggests more changes for Pacifica Estates

    Updated Jan 7, 2016

    At its Dec. 21 meeting, the Fallbrook Community Planning Group (FCPG) voted to approve a request for a Major Use Permit to establish a religious assembly use in the 1300 block of S. Mission Road. In addition, the board also recommended that further investigation be done into access routes for the proposed Pacifica Estates in the 2200 block of South Mission Road before an approval could be issued for the subdivision. North Coast Church, which has four meeting places, including the Bob Burton Center at Fallbrook Union High...

  • Speed limit changes may be made to South Mission Road

    Updated Jan 7, 2016

    The county's Traffic Advisory Committee continued two Greater Fallbrook radar enforcement certification recommendations which were on the Dec. 11 TAC docket. A recommendation on increasing the speed limit on Osborne Street between Guajome Lake Road and East Vista Way from 35 mph to 40 mph so that the segment could be certified for radar enforcement was continued to allow the Bonsall Sponsor Group to provide input. The 35 mph speed limit on South Mission Road from 860 feet... Full story

  • CHP informs public about new laws for 2016

    Updated Jan 7, 2016

    SACRAMENTO – As part of its mission to save lives, the California Highway Patrol (CHP) seeks to inform people about several new laws signed by Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. during the 2015 legislative session. These new laws apply to various aspects of roadway safety. Child safety seats (AB 53, Garcia) Beginning Jan. 1, 2017, children under two years of age must ride rear-facing in an appropriate child passenger safety seat. Children weighing 40 or more pounds or standing 40 or more inches tall would be exempt. California l...

  • Estonian jewelry designers to speak in Fallbrook on Jan. 14

    Updated Jan 7, 2016

    FALLBROOK – Fallbrook Gem and Mineral Society is pleased to announce Ettel Poobus and Rita-Livia Erikson as the featured guest speakers at the society’s monthly meeting on Thursday, Jan. 14, at 7 p.m. Extremely talented, up-and-coming jewelry designers from Estonia, Poobus and Erikson are graduates of the Estonian Academy of Arts (EAA), the only university in Estonia offering higher education in fine art, design, media, architecture and art history. The school is considered a... Full story

  • Learn about choosing an electricity source

    Updated Jan 7, 2016

    FALLBROOK – The Fallbrook Chapter of the North County Climate Change Alliance will present the Sierra Club’s Peter Hasapopoulos at its next meeting on Sunday, Jan. 10, at 2 p.m. at Fallbrook Library. Hasapopoulos will speak on 'Community Energy Choice.' Community choice is a program that brings choice and competition into the electricity marketplace. Right now, there is only one electricity provider in San Diego County. Community choice allows cities and counties to purchase power on behalf of their residents and bus...

  • How to help kids find extracurricular activities

    Updated Jan 7, 2016

    FALLBROOK – Sports may be the first thing that comes to mind when many parents think of extracurricular activities for their children, but not all kids are cut out for or interested in competitive athletics. But just because a youngster may not be the next star quarterback or captain of the soccer team does not mean he or she can't find an extracurricular activity to be passionate about. Parents know that schoolwork comes first, but extracurricular activities can be i...

  • Planning Commission approves Aqueduct Road subdivision

    Updated Jan 7, 2016

    The county's Planning Commission approved a nine-lot residential subdivision on the east side of Aqueduct Road north of Via Urner Way. The Planning Commission's 6-0 vote Dec. 11, with David Pallinger absent, approved the tentative map for the 38.4-acre parcel owned by Donald and Debra Dabbs. A private road from Old Highway 395 will provide access to the project at its southeast corner while an emergency access road will connect an internal cul-de-sac to Aqueduct Road. The property has A70 Limited Agriculture zoning and is... Full story

  • Fallbrook Land Conservancy, Armed Services YMCA, Team AMVETS, Pauma Valley Fire Safe Council receive Neighborhood Reinvestment Program grants

    Updated Jan 7, 2016

    The allocation of District Five Neighborhood Reinvestment Program funding approved at the Dec. 15 San Diego County Board of Supervisors meeting included grant awards to the Camp Pendleton Armed Services YMCA, Team AMVETS, the Fallbrook Land Conservancy, and the Pauma Valley Fire Safe Council. The supervisors' 5-0 vote allocated $20,000 to the Camp Pendleton Armed Services YMCA, $10,000 to Team AMVETS, $7,000 to the Fallbrook Land Conservancy, and $3,000 to the Pauma Valley... Full story

  • Heavy rain leads to water breaks, outages in Fallbrook; Main Ave. closed at W. Aviation Rd.; Trupiano's Italian restaurant is open and operating

    Updated Jan 7, 2016

    Several locations in the Fallbrook area have experienced flooding and water outages today. Reports of the water outages and flooding have been fielded by Fallbrook Public Utility District (FPUD), who has advised residents they have had to shut off water valves in certain spots. According to spokeswoman Noelle Denke, the reasons the outages are in place is because the water-soaked soil has sunk under old pipes and the shift caused pipe joints to break in the following...

  • If it's January, it's time for chili

    Updated Jan 7, 2016

    Tasty Chili with Pinto Beans Serves: 8 - 2 lbs. ground beef - 1 large onion, diced - 3 cloves garlic, peeled and minced - 1 (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes - 2 (14.5 oz) Rotel diced tomatoes with green chilies - 1 (8 oz) tomato sauce - 1 cup water - 2 tbsp. chili powder - 1 tbsp. ground cumin - 2 tbsp. white sugar - 1 tbsp. salt - 1 tsp. black pepper - 2 (15 oz) cans pinto beansDirections: - In large stock pot, brown ground beef and drain fat off. - Add onion and garlic and cook...

  • Is taking care of America's elderly a top priority?

    Updated Jan 7, 2016

    Trudy Lieberman Special to the Village News During a recent visit to Copenhagen, I squeezed in a visit with city officials to learn more about the Danish health system particularly the country’s arrangements for long-term care, a topic that draws endless complaints from American families, including many readers of my articles. Coincidentally, the day I returned home, I learned the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), which runs both programs, had just released s... Full story

  • Winter Dance Party to pay tribute to Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens, The Big Bopper, March 5, at Pala

    Updated Jan 7, 2016

    PALA – Three super legends of rock and roll will be honored at 7 p.m., Saturday, March 5, on the Events Center stage when Pala Casino Spa & Resort hosts John Mueller’s Winter Dance Party, the official tribute to Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens and The Big Bopper. Tickets, $25, will go on sale at 10 a.m., Friday, Jan. 8, with no service charge, at the Pala box office and at (877) 946-7252. Tickets will also be available at www.startickets.com and (800) 585-3737. Mueller, the cri...

  • Dorothy Rose Jones

    Updated Jan 7, 2016

    Long time Fallbrook resident Dorothy Rose Jones passed away on December 19, 2015 surrounded by family. She was born to Clyde and Hattie Tervort on October 10, 1921 in Payson, Utah. She was the second on nine children. She attended Utah State University graduating with a physical education degree. She served in the Women's Army Corps during World War II. She married Jack Jones on September 27, 1946; they were sealed in the Salt Lake Temple on August 23, 1951. They were active...

  • Elaine Joyce (Olson) Egge

    Updated Jan 7, 2016

    Elaine Joyce (Olson) Egge passed away on Monday, December 21, 2015 in Fallbrook, Calif. Elaine was born 91 years ago to Ida and Oscar B. Olson Sr. in St. James, Minn. In 1943, she married Lt. Magnus S. Egge (now deceased) who, after completing his college and seminary studies, became a Lutheran minister. Throughout the couple's 71-year marriage, Elaine was a supportive pastor's wife and was known by many for her glowing smile and cheerful personality. In 1961, she went to... Full story

  • William B. Bishop

    Updated Jan 7, 2016

    William B. Bishop, son of the late Melvin P. and Elizabeth N. Bishop, died December 11, 2015, after a short illness. Born on August 13, 1929, William "Bill" was preceded in death by his wife, Nancy, and brothers Melvin and Don (Lynda) Bishop. He is survived by his son, David, and daughter Sally Taylor (Ralph). Bill was a graduate of Kansas University. He was an avid Jayhawk fan and a proud member of Phi Gamma Delta fraternity. Bill was an active member of Christ Church in...

  • Interesting stories sought for Sourcebook 2016

    Updated Jan 7, 2016

    FALLBROOK – The staff of the 2016 Greater Fallbrook Area Sourcebook is seeking a few more great story ideas for this year's full-color magazine. Know someone in the Fallbrook or Bonsall community who has noteworthy, interesting accomplishments? Someone who quietly does amazing things and deserves recognition? Our staff would love to hear about them! Please send an email to us, introducing yourself and include a few sentences about the person and their contact information as well as yours to: rthayer@reeder...

  • Seniors can sign up for affordable computer classes

    Updated Jan 7, 2016

    FALLBROOK – The Foundation for Senior Care has announced it will begin a new series of computer classes for local seniors in January. Workshop presentations are free; other class series carry a nominal fee, allowing opportunity for many to gain knowledge. All classes are taught by seniors for the benefit of fellow seniors. Free workshop presentations Four free workshops will be offered - on Monday, Jan. 11, Tuesday, Jan. 12, Wednesday, Jan. 13, and Thursday, Jan. 14. All w...

  • 2016 tax season opens Jan. 19 for taxpayers

    Updated Jan 7, 2016

    WASHINGTON – Following a review of the tax extenders legislation signed into law the week before, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) announced on Dec. 21 that the nation’s tax season will begin as scheduled on Tuesday, Jan. 19. The IRS will begin accepting individual electronic returns that day. The IRS expects to receive more than 150 million individual returns in 2016, with more than four out of five being prepared using tax return preparation software and e-filed. The IRS... Full story

  • Warrior girls win Lady Vaquero Classic soccer tournament

    Updated Jan 7, 2016

    Fallbrook High School's girls soccer team won the Dec. 17 to 21 Lady Vaquero Classic tournament. "It was just a good feeling," said Fallbrook coach Miguel Trejo. Trejo took over as Fallbrook's coach in 2012. In his first year, the Warriors won the Oceanside Southern California Classic tournament, and in 2013 and 2014 Fallbrook also played in the Oceanside tournament held between Christmas and New Year's. "This year we took a different route," Trejo said. The Warriors traveled to the other side of San Diego County for the...

  • Greeley earns Valley League Player of the Year title

    Updated Jan 7, 2016

    FALLBROOK – Fallbrook resident Grace Greeley, who plays on the Mission Vista High School girl’s golf team, recorded the highest finish of all Valley League players in the North County Conference golf tournament on Oct. 20. Greeley, a sophomore, finished 24th overall in San Diego County Girls Golf. According to coach Damon Patterson, as the number one player in the Valley League, Greeley will be named All Valley First Team and Player of the Year. Greeley went on to qualify for... Full story

  • Rebates available for pumping, inspection of residential septic systems

    Updated Jan 7, 2016

    FALLBROOK – Rebates worth $200 are available to residents in the San Diego County portion of the Rainbow Creek watershed. This program provides homeowners and property managers with a rebate for the pumping and inspection of residential septic systems. Rebates are limited and one rebate will be given to each qualifying participant (as long as supplies last, limited to one per household) after the participant’s septic system has been inspected by an approved septic tank pumper.... Full story

  • Pet of the Week – Blue

    Updated Jan 7, 2016

    FALLBROOK – Blue got his name because he is a Blue Heeler. He is a very young dog who was very shy when he arrived at the Fallbrook Animal Sanctuary (FAS), but now that he has gained trust, he is a very sweet dog. He likes other dogs and loves to go out for a walk. Blue would like to start the year in a good way by going to a forever loving home. Blue can be visited at the animal sanctuary on 230-232 Aviation Rd. on Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday from 1 to 4 p.m. F...

  • Fifth Anniversary Art Exhibition at Fallbrook Library

    Updated Jan 7, 2016

    FALLBROOK – Five years ago, the superb new building of the Fallbrook Library was dedicated; commemorating this anniversary is a new art exhibition, the 30th since the inception of this unusually successful art exhibition program. This program has been recognized as the best among the 33 branches of the San Diego County Libraries. Opening on Jan. 10 with a reception on Jan. 15, the new show, "Five Years" is unusual in that it has both a display of paintings and other t...

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