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Articles from the January 8, 2016 edition


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  • County Assessor says property tax relief available for flood victims

    Updated Jan 8, 2016

    SAN DIEGO - San Diego County Assessor/Recorder/Clerk Ernie Dronenburg wishes to advise all property owners whose property was damaged or destroyed during the recent flooding that property tax relief is available. This tax relief program requires the reassessment of the property to reflect its damaged condition. The reduced value will remain in effect until such time as the property is rebuilt or repaired. More importantly, after the property is rebuilt or repaired, the owners can retain their previous taxable value if the pro...

  • Vera Van Gerpen

    Updated Jan 8, 2016

    Beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother Vera Van Gerpen died November 29, 2015 in her home in Fallbrook, Calif. She lived a happy, caring, and beautiful life for 97 years. Her family was with her as she went peacefully into the arms of her Heavenly Father. She is survived by her daughters Tommie and Judy (Glenn) of Fallbrook; granddaughter Carrie (Chris) and great-grandchildren Madison, Mackenzie, Chase, Parker, and Peyton of Ladera Ranch, Calif. A celebration of...

  • Make skin health a priority in 2016

    Updated Jan 8, 2016

    New York, NY – The beginning of a new year means starting fresh, particularly when it comes to health habits. In 2016, The Skin Cancer Foundation urges everyone to make skin health a top priority. Here are four healthy skin guidelines to follow in the new year: - Don't skimp on sun protection Proper sun protection is essential year-round since the sun's ultraviolet (UV) rays are present every day. Skin cancer is mainly a behavioral disease and it is strongly linked to sun expo...

  • Fallbrook Woman’s Club to host Mah Jongg Tournament

    Updated Jan 8, 2016

    FALLBROOK – The Fallbrook Woman’s Club will be hosting their semi-annual Mah Jongg Tournament on Friday, Jan. 29. A $20 donation will be requested to play, with proceeds going to charitable donations and scholarship funds. The tournament is open to all players so the ladies hope men will also attend. The woman’s club is located at 238 W. Mission Rd. Doors will open at 11:30 a.m. and play begins at 12:15 p.m.; a light lunch and beverages will be provided as well as raffle baskets, prizes and lots of fun! Carpooling is encou...

  • Election integrity to be subject of FRWF meeting

    Updated Jan 8, 2016

    FALLBROOK – The Fallbrook Republican Women Federated will begin the New Year by focusing on the election process, at their meeting on Friday, Jan. 8, 9:30 a.m., at Pala Mesa Resort. The guest speaker will be Ruth Weiss, head of the Election Integrity Project of California. The Election Integrity Project's mission it is to return to citizens the right to elect those who represent them in their government by a fair and honest process. Weiss will explain how that can be done, as well as share stories of past voting errors. A...

  • Warriors open girls water polo season by reaching finals of Bronco Tournament

    Updated Jan 8, 2016

    Fallbrook High School's girls water polo team opened its 2015-16 season with five Bronco Tournament games Dec. 3 to 5 and reached the tournament's championship match. The Warriors won their first four games before losing to Westview in the final. The wins included a shutout, an overtime victory, and overcoming a deficit. "Our defense is doing very well," said Fallbrook coach Sean Redmond. The tournament was hosted and organized by Rancho Bernardo High School. Fallbrook's two Dec. 3 games were at the Del Norte High School...

  • Jessica Lopez sentenced to life in prison for torture killing of Marine wife Brittany Killgore

    Updated Jan 8, 2016

    VISTA - A woman who participated in the torture-killing of a 22-year-old military wife at a Fallbrook home where bondage, sadism and masochism were practiced was sentenced today (Fri., Jan. 8) to life in prison without the possibility of parole. Jessica Lynn Lopez, 28, was convicted of murder, kidnapping, torture and attempted sexual battery in the April 13, 2012, death of Brittany Killgore. Co-defendants Louis Ray Perez and Dorothy Maraglino were also convicted of murder and...

  • BREAKING: Mexican drug cartel lord “El Chapo” has been detained according to Mexico’s president Enrique Peña

    Updated Jan 8, 2016

    According to Mexican Newspaper, Alternativo.MX, Mexico’s President Enrique Peña Nieto has informed of the detention of Mexican Drug Cartel Lord, “El Chapo” through his Twitter account. "Mission accomplished: we got him. I want to inform Mexicans that Joaquin Guzmán Loera has been arrested," the president said in his Twitter account. More information to follow....