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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SAN DIEGO – The Gregory Canyon Landfill project cleared another regulatory hurdle when the California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle) ruled that the project’s Solid Waste Facility Permit application satisfactorily addresses all application requirements. CalRecycle’s decision to declare the Gregory Canyon Landfill application “complete and correct” is yet another affirmation that this waste management project has met all the regulatory hurdles required to provide San Diego County residen...
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6/17 E. Ivy St. @ N. Main Ave. Arrest: marijuana possession 6/20 32000 Caminito Quieto Threaten crime w/intent to terrorize 200 W. Clemmens Ln. Petty theft 300 E. Alvarado St. Get credit/etc. other’s ID 1100 Old Stage Rd. Threaten crime w/intent to terrorize 2500 Olive Hill Rd. Commercial burglary 5700 Camino Del Cielo Vandalism 6/21 1100 S. Vine St. Arrest: vandalism 374800 Palomar Dr. Residential burglary 1000 Carryll Park Ct. Petty theft 6/22 40900 Via Ranchitos Residential burglary Old Stage Rd. @ Old Stage Ct. Arrest: u...
THOUSAND OAKS – Two local residents were among 548 students who made the Dean’s Honor List at California Lutheran University for the fall semester. LindseyBrittainofFallbrookis majoring incommunication. NeikaMarynofFallbrookis majoring inexercise science. Students qualify for the Dean’s List by maintaining a 3.6 grade point average in their academic subjects. CLU is a selective university located in Thousand Oaks that offers 36 undergraduate majors and graduate programs. For more information, visit htt...
FALLBROOK - Music, dancing and laughter were in the air during Zion Lutheran Church’s annual Vacation Bible School, held this year June 20 through 24. Under the leadership of Pastor Mark Demel, Ted Hemeyer and Gail Leehey, Zion’s middle school and high school youth groups cheerfully led 179 Fallbrook children through a “PandaMania” journey, “Where God is Wild about You!” Children learned from Psalm 139 and left knowing that “God Made you… is Listening to you… Watches ov...
FALLBROOK – On June 3, San Diego-Imperial Girl Scouts gathered to honor local girls who have earned their Silver Award. Fallbrook/Bonsall girls who earned the honor this year were Katherine Smissen, Allison Warren, and Kalei Whitney. The Silver Award is the highest achievement that can be earned by a Cadette Girl Scout. Each girl completed several badge projects and performed many hours of community service in addition to a “silver project” that took over 40 hours to...
THOUSAND OAKS – Fallbrook resident Lindsey Brittain graduated from California Lutheran University Magna Cum Laude on May 14. She majored in communication with an emphasis in journalism and minored in history. She was awarded for department distinction and served as a department assistant. In 2010, Brittain completed a summer undergraduate research fellowship (SURF) that she then presented at multiple research conferences. She was a writing tutor in the writing center...
FALLBROOK – The American Association University Women (AAUW) Math and Science Recognition Breakfast was held June 3 at the Fallbrook Women’s Club. AAUW members Barbara Ajello and Christine Assad organized the event along with Pat Dales, the assistant to Brian Jacobs, superintendent of Fallbrook Union Elementary School District. Sixteen students from Iowa Street School, Potter Jr. High, San Onofre, Sullivan, and Vallecitos schools were honored for their achievements in s...
FALLBROOK – Members of the Fallbrook Woman’s Club were surprised at their June meeting with a donation of $5,000 from Pacific Precision Products (PPP) of Irvine, intended to cover the expenses of the organization’s annual Rockin’ with Santa Party. PPP president Francois Vigier stated, “I am glad if we can make a small difference in the life of the organizers, and most importantly for the families of the ones that stand for our values.” PPP is a manufacturer of oxygen sy...
A display featuring a dragster replica built in Fallbrook earned the Award of Merit at the San Diego County Fair’s Flower and Garden Show. The Dragliner replica was built in the garage of Dode Martin, who once drove the original dragster. Rich Risner of Grounded Landscape Architecture designed the fair display featuring the new Dragliner while DC West Construction built the non-floral components of the display. “We were surprised it got that kind of an award, but it looked awful pretty,” Martin said. “It’s a good replica o...
FALLBROOK - Have you ever wondered what would happen if a can of sardines decided it was time to get out of the can? Find out how much mischief a can of sardines can get into in the big city, on a bus, at the park, and in a chicken coop in “How much Trouble could a can of Sardines get in to?” The talents of Fallbrook author Nancy Bloy Gebhardt and artist Brett Stokes have resulted in this story, destined to delight young readers. Gebhardt and Stokes are both alums of Fal...
Using the TV show Phineas and Ferb and its “Whatcha doin’?” catch phrase as its theme, Fallbrook Silver Spurs conducted its 10th annual summer camp from June 23 to 25 at Riders Field on S. Stage Coach Lane. Twenty-five riders of all ages participated during the three days, learning and/or practicing a variety of skills involved in riding and caring for horses. The equestrian boot camp was directed by Silver Spurs’ founder Jayne Olson, who requires young participants to use...
FALLBROOK – Regional artists will be spotlighted in ‘The Find Magnified’ presented at the Fallbrook Art Center from July 9 through 31. These artists will offer one-of-a-kind artful gifts in various media, including woodworking, glass, fabric, and jewelry designs. The presentation provides an opportunity for visitors to view a broader range of the artists’ work, including larger-scale pieces and collaborations. In addition, door prizes and drawings will be offered throu...
FALLBROOK - The Fallbrook Beautification Alliance will present it's annual lakeside Fourth of July celebration, including a fireworks show, today at the Grand Tradition, 1602 South Mission Road, in Fallbrook. Gates open to the event at 4 p.m. Ticket prices at the gate are $40 for adults and $10 for children. Entry includes a number of tickets which can be used to purchase a variety of food and beverages, or be used for children's games and activities. Additional tickets are av...
Residents of the community and Fallbrook Community Planning Group (FCPG) board members voiced their concerns regarding plans presented for the Pala Band of Luiseno Indians’ property located along Interstate 15 at the group’s regular meeting June 20. Representatives from the Pala tribe presented plans for the Pala Gateway Project, 90.53 acres of land located east of I-15 and south of SR76, which would include a cultural center, cultural village complex, trail, and associated facilities. In addition, the tribe plans to pet...
Eye candy abounded when participants of the Historic 395 Fun Run and Car Rally streamed into downtown Fallbrook on Saturday, June 25 and gathered at the Elder House (home of the Village News) at the corner of Main Avenue and Elder Street. While some were driving modern sports cars, sedans, or pickups, those provided modern day contrast to the many vintage vehicles that were driven, underscoring the historical significance of the event. “I am very pleased,” said organizer Tom...
With over 92 applicants vying for the position of general manager (GM) for Fallbrook Public Utility District (FPUD), the agency was unable to meet its previously stated goal of having a new GM in place by the beginning of June. The district began its search for a new general manager when Keith Lewinger announced that he would retire July 5 after holding the position for 12 years. “Even though we had a target date, we did not want to rush the process and wanted to be sure we got the best candidate,” said Don McDougal, boa...
FALLBROOK – Water quality reports for the Fallbrook Public Utility District will begin appearing in all ratepayers’ mailboxes this week. The Consumer Confidence Report will be inserted inside the district’s “Pipeline” newsletter. The report is essentially FPUD’s report card, and it contains data regarding water quality for the year 2011. In includes details about where FPUD’s water comes from, what it contains, and how FPUD water compares to Environmental Protection Agency and state standards. FPUD’s water met or...
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SAN DIEGO - San Diego County Assessor Ernie Dronenburg announced June 29 that the assessed value of all taxable property in San Diego County has increased 0.51% (or $2 billion) over last year. This year’s total assessed roll value is $395.7 billion and based on a 1% rate it will produce approximately $3.9 billion in property taxes. This is the first year over year positive roll growth since 2008. “We are cautiously optimistic that we are at or very close to the bottom of the residential market and believe that next year’s val...
FALLBROOK – The Fallbrook Football Golf Classic will be held on Friday, July 8 beginning at 11 a.m. at Fallbrook Golf Course. The format will be a four player scramble. Fallbrook High School head football coach Joe Silvey invites those interested to join in the fun that includes the tournament (including hole-in-one giveaways), lunch, an awards ceremony, dinner, a silent auction, and raffle. Entry fee is $100 per player. For more information, registration or sponsorship opportunities, call Traci Patton at (760)...
FALLBROOK – The office of the Fallbrook/Bonsall Village News will be closed on Monday, July 4 in observance of Independence Day. The deadline for press releases, retail advertising, classified ads, and legal notices will be Friday, July 1 at 2 p.m. Call (760) 723-7319 with any questions....
FALLBROOK - Over 260 guests celebrated Fallbrook Hospital’s Healthy Woman Program’s fourth anniversary May 24 in style - with pink satin and black décor. Hosted by Pala Mesa Resort, the event featured nationally-known motivational speaker and author Colette Carlson, who talked about life balance and encouraged women to “stress less and laugh more.” Carlson ended the presentation with a humorous demonstration of how women’s multiple daily responsibilities can weigh them down...
I was viewing some well-published information from the U.S. Census Bureau and the U.S. Department of Education National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data. The later report gives a snapshot of finances and labor costs of the American public school system. The information revealed was quite interesting. Both reports address the 2008-2009 school year. During that year there were 48,238,962 students enrolled in the U.S. K-12 public education system. Overall, that was a decline of 157,114 students from the...
Please think twice before you enter your wonderful artwork into an art contest like the one held at the Del Mar race track, June 9, 2011. All those great paintings, from all those wonderful artists, and so many of them got a small piece of paper as an honor, as if they were children. It’s a disgrace. In my opinion, the people in charge made thousands and paid out very little. John S. Cardona...
