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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May 30 300 block E. Alvarado St. Arrest: Possess obscene matter of minor in sexual act 2400 block S. Stage Coach Ln. Arrest (juvenile): Possess/manufacture/dispose of material for arson Pankey Rd. @ Horse Ranch Creek Rd. Vandalism May 31 900 block Buena Capri Arrest (citizen’s arrest): Simple battery 1300 block S. Mission Rd. Cited: Shoplifting June 2 300 block Industrial Way Arrest: Probation violation; carry concealed dirk/dagger June 3 5200 block S. Mission Rd. Vehicle burglary 500 block E. Alvarado St. Petty theft 400 b...
The Z Café in Bonsall is a bustling, lively place with zebra-printed bar stools and benches. I don’t know if all those Zs are just a coincidence, but I like the zebra prints – hence the striped background for the photos this week. But this buzzing café offers more than just zebra-printed furniture – it serves an eclectic assortment of dishes at reasonable prices. Also, owner John Toma is Hawaiian and the establishment exudes the spirit of Aloha. Speaking of aloha.....
Pastor Barry Mahler of Calvary Chapel, Fallbrook recently released his first book, “Ungod: Unmasking the Dark Image of Hell,” in which he advises people to understand the image of God and reclaim it from evil. “My first thought when writing this book was, ‘In the beginning, God created us in his image and evil repeatedly tries to corrupt it.’ I wanted to write a book that helps humanity reclaim the image of God [from evil] because that is a fundamental fact of who we are....
Realtors® Kim Carlson and Ken Follis of Real Living Lifestyles have known each other for a long time. Carlson has been involved with real estate since 1987, joining the company about three years ago. Follis began his career in 1980 and came aboard Real Living Lifestyles last year. “We are very like-minded in goals and service,” said Carlson. “Our strengths and weaknesses balance out because we work well together. By building such a strong relationship and business partn...
FALLBROOK – Five Fallbrook High School graduating seniors that have participated in the American Association of University Women’s (AAUW) AVID program and their mentors were honored recently at a special party at the home of Chris Young. Each mentor and mentee spoke about special moments with each other over the past three years and included some of their plans for their educational futures. Among the guests were Mark and Peggy Scudder who have contributed to the F...
SAN DIEGO – Fallbrook teachers Bennielyn Verrett (Oasis High School) and Emily Toone (Fallbrook High School) have each been awarded a prestigious Bridgepoint Fellowship, allowing them to participate in the Leading Edge Certification program through the San Diego County Office of Education. Bridgepoint Fellows receive a scholarship to participate in the Leading Edge Certification, a national program to prepare instructional leaders for online and blended learning. Launched in 2011, the certification guides educators...
FALLBROOK – The Fallbrook Vintage Car Club (FVCC) assisted the Friends of Fallbrook Community Center by donating to their La Paloma After School Education and Safety program (A.S.E.S.) The after school program is a cooperative effort of the Fallbrook Union Elementary School District and the County of San Diego Dept. of Parks and Recreation. For more information on the car club, visit www.fallbrookvintagecarclub.org....
NORTHRIDGE – Jason Rice, a 1993 graduate of Fallbrook High School and a 1997 graduate of Biola University, received his master’s degree (with honors) in speech and language pathology from Cal State University Northridge on May 21. Rice currently resides in Big Bear with his wife and two children, where he is employed as a speech and language pathologist with the Bear Valley School District....
FALLBROOK – With the month of April designated as Public Schools Month by all Masons in California, the Grand Lodge of California kicked off the celebration March 27 by presenting a check for $161,000 to the San Diego Unified School District in support of public education. This year, the Fallbrook Masonic Lodge joined in a local celebration on April 4 at its Stated Meeting Dinner with a presentation by Mark MacDonald, event chairman, and Robert DeCuir, lodge secretary....
SAN DIEGO – Feeding America San Diego (FASD) has announced the program dates and locations for the Summer Food Service Program (SFSP). The FASD-sponsored program will provide free meals and snacks to children and teens during the summer months when school is out of session. One of the four sites is in Fallbrook. From June 17 to Aug. 9, the Boys and Girls Club of North County, 445 E. Ivy St., Fallbrook, will serve a free lunch from noon to 1 p.m. and snacks 2:30 to 3:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. The SFSP Program is...
FALLBROOK – Fallbrook eighth grade student Brianna Leslie, who attends Julian Charter School, has earned a position on the California state/provincial National Jr. High rodeo team. She will travel to Gallup, New Mexico with her fellow teammates to compete in the ninth annual National Jr. High Finals Rodeo (NJHFR) in the Girls Goat Tying competition June 23 through 29. The competition will feature more than 1,000 contestants from 41 states, five Canadian provinces, and Australia. The NJHFR is the world’s largest j...
CARMEL VALLEY – Fallbrook resident Atticus McCoy received the 2013 Bishop Leo T. Maher Award for the Cathedral Catholic High School Outstanding Male Sophomore of the Year. McCoy was also among a distinguished group of sophomores who carried over a 4.0 GPA for three consecutive semesters, and as a result, was also recognized with the Outstanding Academic Achievement Father John Paul Cadden Award. In 2012, McCoy received the Bishop Leo T. Maher Award for Outstanding Male...
FALLBROOK – During the last week of May, approximately 90 fourth grade students at William H. Frazier Elementary School and 60 students at Fallbrook Street School welcomed Jackie Heyneman and Jean Dooley, or Susan Sullivan, into their classrooms to learn about the Save Our Forest student environmental education program and the work of the Fallbrook Land Conservancy. After a classroom presentation on how plants provide a healthier and more beautiful environment, the neces...
FALLBROOK – Brandon Gallery has unrolled and mounted a 30-foot long section of art paper signaling the start of its third ‘Art by the Inch’ program. Carol Zaleski, curator for the ‘Art by the Inch’ fundraising effort, said that this year the gallery will add two new features to the program. Brandon will share proceeds with another local non-profit organization, the Fallbrook Land Conservancy (FLC); and to expand the project’s appeal, popular artists from the local art...
FALLBROOK – The second session of the Photo Preservation Class/Story Time, sponsored by the Fallbrook Historical Society, will be held at the society’s ‘Barn,’ at 1730 Hill Street, (Rocky Crest Road and Hill Street) on Wednesday, June 19, from 1 to 2:30 p.m. The Photo Preservation Class will begin with a presentation from Cory Carrier, a computer instructor and photo archivist, who will share key techniques in how to preserve and archive irreplaceable photographs and vit...
Doctors didn’t think former high school football player Luke Vogt would recover from a tragic accident two years ago, but the 25-year-old has continued to amaze medical professionals. Vogt, who played for both Fallbrook High School and Linfield Christian (Temecula), was riding his motorcycle on the 91 freeway in Corona on July 25, 2011 when he was involved in a collision with three other vehicles. His catastrophic injuries left him in a coma. Medical experts did not believe he...
Cheering, laughter, and tears of joy filled Christ the King gymnasium, as Fallbrook’s Special Olympics basketball team celebrated another great season, June 3. Athletes from the Shooting Stars had fun and goofed off during their last game, which was played against family and friends. Hosted from 2:30 to 4 p.m., the festivities included a basketball game, song performances by the team members, and an awards show. Each athlete received a certificate of achievement for c...
FALLBROOK – The Fallbrook Amateur Radio Club will be participating in Field Day 2013, a 24-hour emergency preparedness exercise, Saturday, June 22, from 11 a.m. until Sunday, June 23, at 11 a.m. This exercise is open for public viewing and to ham radio operators at Frazier Elementary School’s athletic field, 1835 Gum Tree Lane, Fallbrook. The premise of Field Day is to prove that in an emergency amateur radio operators or “hams” are capable of setting up radio stati...
SAN DIEGO – On the evening of May 22, Rally for Children was awarded the Spirit of the Arts Award for its annual Arts in the Park from the San Diego County Art Education Association at a ceremony held at Marina Village in San Diego. Eight members of Rally for Children and Arts in the Park were in attendance. The award was accepted by Kathy Gausepohl and Louise Small on behalf of Rally for Children and the volunteers and sponsors who have worked so hard in the past for...
The County’s Traffic Advisory Committee (TAC) recommended all-way stop signs for the intersection of Alturas Road and Fallbrook Street. The TAC voted 7-2 June 7 to recommend the all-way stop control. The recommendation is scheduled to be heard by the San Diego County Board of Supervisors on Aug. 7; if the supervisors approve the first reading and introduction of the ordinance the second reading and adoption would occur Sept. 11 and the ordinance would become enforceable Oct. 11, although the county’s Department of Public Work...
FALLBROOK – A skate park in Fallbrook has been a long time coming. Despite what was written in the June 6 edition of the Fallbrook Village News, there is still a ways to go before it becomes a reality. Fallbrook Skatepark, Inc was founded in 2003 by Jack Buettner and became a non-profit organization in early 2004. When Buettner passed away shortly thereafter, other board members stepped up to keep his dream alive. Early efforts of this group were focused on building a skate park at Ingold field. Several factors...
The number of families that wish to take part in Fallbrook’s hometown Fourth of July celebration this year could very well increase, as the entry fee has been significantly reduced and more choices have been added to appease individual budgets. “Last year we had 2,000 people attend; we anticipate the same or maybe more this year with the changes,” said Don McDougal, CEO of the Grand Tradition Estate, which hosts the event for the Fallbrook Beautification Alliance (FBA). Now in its ninth year, the event is held as the annua...
Over 40 parents successfully voiced their concern about a recommendation to eliminate the Parents as Teachers (PAT) program for the upcoming 2013-2014 academic year to the Fallbrook Union Elementary School District (FUESD) board of directors at their June 3 meeting. After the listening to the outcry, the district agreed to reallocate funds so that the program will be available for the next school year. The PAT program, currently held at the Mike Choate Early Childhood Education Center, is a free program designed for children...
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RIVERSIDE - A greater number of properties slipping into foreclosure last month in Riverside County pushed the local foreclosure rate back into the top 20 statewide, a real estate tracking firm reported today. A total 1,585 mortgage default notices, auction sale notices and bank repossessions were recorded countywide in May, translating to 1 in 501 households in some stage of foreclosure, according to Irvine-based RealtyTrac. Riverside County ranked No. 15 in foreclosure activity in California last month -- up from No. 21 in...
