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  • My bills are moving

    Updated May 6, 2016

    Assemblymember Marie Waldron AD – 75 (R) The legislature is moving into the last few months of the current session, and I am happy to report two more of my bills, AB 1754 and AB 1764, are progressing toward final Assembly approval. Since San Diego County is home to a large retired population, it also attracts criminals who prey on the elderly and on dependent adults. San Diego County’s Adult Protective Services agency confirmed a total of 1,148 unique cases of elder and dep...

  • Sanford in runoff for LAFCO special districts alternate

    Updated May 6, 2016

    Rainbow Municipal Water District board member Dennis Sanford is in the runoff election for the alternate special district member seat on San Diego County's Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO). Four special district board members sought the four-year term as the special districts alternate, but none received the necessary majority and a runoff between the two candidates with the most votes is now taking place. Judy Hanson of the Leucadia Wastewater District received 15...

  • Fallbrook Library will host several free events in May

    Updated May 6, 2016

    FALLBROOK – The Fallbrook Library will host several free events in May, including concerts, do it yourself programs in Spanish, book talks, a lecture, and an art reception. The do it yourself programs offered at the library in Spanish are: - Monday, May 16, 1 p.m. – Learn how to use natural cosmetics products - Friday, May 20, 10 a.m. – Learn how to knit a hat - Monday, May 23, 1 p.m. – Learn how to prepare Argentinean cuisine - Thursday, May 26, 6:30 p.m. – Learn how to prepare Cuban cuisine - Guests may pre-regis...

  • North County Film Club presents 'About Elly'

    Updated May 6, 2016

    OCEANSIDE – The North County Film Club will present the film “About Elly” on Sunday, May 8, at 3 p.m. at the Carmike Theater (431 College Blvd.). Oscar winning director Asghar Farhadi ("A Separation") gives viewers a gripping mystery set in Iran. A group of friends decide to reunite on a holiday to the Caspian Sea. One of the women has brought her daughter’s teacher, Elly, along because she wants to set her up with Ahmad, a close friend. Elly suddenly vanishes and her disappearance sets a series of deceptions in motion...

  • Sullivan students takes Sweepstakes title

    Updated May 6, 2016

    BONSALL – The Sullivan Middle School Show Choirs, under the direction of Stacy Pecore and choreographer Morgan Sharpe, competed at the Music in the Parks Festival at Disneyland on April 16. Show II took a Superior Rating and won Overall Junior High Choral Sweepstakes. Show Choir III and I took Excellent Ratings, and soloist Caroline Saple took Overall Junior High Vocalist....

  • Golf Scores

    Updated May 6, 2016

    Fallbrook Seniors Golf Group Golf Club Of California 1-2-3 April 12, 2016 First place 121 Larry Mitzner, Wayne King, Les Hansen, draw Second place 131 John Crumbacher, Steve Wessels, Jim Bates, Bob Stout... Full story

  • Warriors Volleyball serves win to Orange Glen in 0-3 match

    Updated May 6, 2016

  • Updated May 6, 2016

    Veterans Housing to fund homes for veterans in San Diego SAN DIEGO – The state Department of Veterans Affairs recently announced that three organizations that provide affordable housing for former members of the military in San Diego County will split $16.2 million in grants. Veterans Village of San Diego will receive nearly $6.5 million for a facility in Escondido, and the Affirmed Housing Group will get almost $6.4 million for a project in Grantville. The third award was $3.3 million to Townspeople for the Vista del Puente...

  • Troop 4042 is still installing carbon monoxide detectors

    Updated May 6, 2016

    FALLBROOK – In order to achieve the Silver Award with the Girl Scouts of the USA, a Cadette Girl Scout (ages 11-14) must complete a 50-hour service project that leaves a positive impact on their community. Fallbrook Girl Scout Troop 4042 has chosen to do this by raising awareness about the dangers of carbon monoxide (CO), and installing carbon monoxide detectors at no charge for those who need them. The girls have been seeking residents of the community who do not have CO dete...

  • Frances Press

    Updated May 6, 2016

    Frances Press, 92, a resident of Fallbrook for 57 years, passed away April 27, 2016. She was born in New York City, N.Y., daughter of Milton and Agatha Shafer. Fran grew up in Rye, N.Y., in a home she held dear to her heart. She is survived by six children, Rick, Gary, Nancy, David, Glen and Dean, and many grand- and great-grandchildren who loved her very much. They along with many friends will miss her....

  • More Volunteers Sought for California’s Road Charge Pilot

    Updated May 6, 2016

    Pilot in full swing and on track to launch in July SACRAMENTO – Having reached its initial goal of 5,000 volunteers, the Caltrans Road Charge Pilot program is now asking more rural drivers to sign up to ensure that the pilot accurately depicts the needs of the entire state of California. In 2014, the legislature directed the state to implement the California Road Charge Pilot to determine whether a road charge could be an equitable and sustainable way to replace the deteriorating gas tax and better fund transportation i...

  • Supervisors extend moratorium on new medical marijuana dispensaries

    Updated May 6, 2016

    The moratorium on new medical marijuana dispensaries in unincorporated San Diego County has been extended to March 2017. A 5-0 San Diego County Board of Supervisors vote April 27 extended the moratorium by an additional 10 months and 15 days. A 45-day moratorium was approved March 16. "I think extending the moratorium is important," said Supervisor Dianne Jacob. On March 16, the four members of the San Diego County Board of Supervisors who were present voted to place a 45-day moratorium on new medical marijuana dispensaries...

  • Fallbrook Health & Wellness Fair is coming May 14

    Updated May 6, 2016

    FALLBROOK – The Fallbrook Health & Wellness Fair takes place on Saturday, May 14, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at La Paloma Elementary School and the Community Center. This year’s event includes health screenings, information booths, entertainment, demonstrations and fun activities for children. Fallbrook Healthcare District co-sponsors this event with San Diego County Parks & Recreation. A new initiative for the District is "Call to Activity, Wellness, One Step at a Tim...

  • Warriors share Valley League boys tennis championship

    Updated May 6, 2016

    Last year, Fallbrook High School's boys tennis team placed second in the final Valley League standings. This year, Fallbrook and Valley Center shared the league championship. "It was better than getting second," Fallbrook coach Bill Lenaway said of the co-championship. Fallbrook and Valley Center split their league matches this year. Valley Center captured an 11-7 victory March 22 at the Fallbrook Tennis Club, which would be the Warriors' only league loss of 2016. "The second...

  • Plant lovers show up for A Sooo California Garden flower show

    Updated May 6, 2016

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  • Danzing Candy gives Bonsall rooting interest in Kentucky Derby

    Updated May 6, 2016

    Bonsall will be represented in America’s most celebrated horse race Saturday, May 7, when the 3-year-old colt Danzing Candy competes in the 142nd running of the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky. Bonsall is the home of San Luis Rey Training Center, where Danzing Candy, as a promising 2-year-old, recorded his first official workout on May 23, 2015. Last Saturday, April 30, at San Luis Rey, Danzing Candy had his final workout in preparation for “The Run...

  • Fallbrook Rugby Club girls engage in scrum in prom dresses

    Updated May 6, 2016

    The Fallbrook High School girls rugby club will play South Bay in the Southern California Youth Rugby League championship game on May 14, and the following week the Warriors will compete in the USA Rugby's under-19 National Invitational Tournament. The Warriors will have a serious focus for those matches, but on April 9 the annual rugby game in prom dresses allowed the Fallbrook players to enjoy the game without any pressure to excel. "It's a fun day," said Fallbrook co-coach...

  • Shots fired on Clemmens, no victims or suspects found

    Updated May 6, 2016

    Residents in the 300 block of West Clemmens Lane reported shots being fired in their neighborhood Wednesday night, May 4. According to sheriff's detective Jesse Conard, deputies responded to a phone call about the incident that evening. When the deputies arrived on scene, "they found shell casings, a reporting party unidentified, no victims, no witnesses and no suspects," Conard said. If anyone has any information to report, they can contact the Fallbrook Sheriff's Dept. at (760) 451-3100.... Full story