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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RIVERSIDE - Riverside County residents who have neglected to pay a traffic ticket in the last few years could be eligible for a 50 percent discount on whatever they owe under a statewide amnesty program, it was announced today. Beginning in January, courts in all 58 California counties will forgive half of the unpaid amount due on traffic-related fines imposed before Jan. 1, 2009, as an incentive for people to resolve delinquencies and help the courts close a funding gap. ''This is a win-win,'' said Ronald Overholt, interim...
FALLBROOK – The Fallbrook Vintage Car Club (FVCC) presented a donation on September 19 to assist in the effort to fund a flagpole for the new Fallbrook Library. “The FVCC is proud to contribute to the community in supporting this cause,” said members of the club. The Fallbrook Vintage Car Club meets the last Tuesday of the month at 7 p.m. at the Fallbrook Women’s Club, 238 W. Mission Road. The public is invited. For more information on the FVCC, go to www.f...
We never stop to think about the depth of our true existence here on earth as our spirit thrives from day to day. Facing trials and tribulations as we go along, dealing with life’s winding roads as we are challenged – each in a different way. We never truly realize how precious time is and the essence of each soul we touch in the midst of our journey here on earth. Each moment is precious in its unique way, just like our spirit that’s reborn again and starting new on...
9/19 700 W. Fallbrook St. Exhibit deadly weapon other than firearm 9/23 2300 Vista Valley Verde Residential burglary 9/24 N. Main Ave. @ E. Ivy St. Use/under influence of controlled substance 9/25 1100 S. Main Ave. Arrest: receive known stolen property 300 Womack Ln. Petty theft 1400 S. Mission Rd. Commercial burglary 400 Ammunition Rd. Arrest: battery: spouse/ex-spouse/date 9/26 600 De Luz Rd. Arrest: inflict corporal injury on spouse/cohabitant 500 Alturas Rd. Arrest: false impersonation of another 400 W. Elder St....
The County of San Diego amended its agreement with the Pauma Band of Luiseno Mission Indians to extend the deadline by which the Pauma band must enter into an agreement with the California Department of Transportation for improvements to State Route 76. The 5-0 San Diego County Board of Supervisors vote Sept. 14 extends the deadline from Aug. 31, 2011, to June 30, 2015. The $13.5 million covered in the extension is part of a $38 million overall contribution which includes $25.5 million for operational improvements between the...
SAN MARCOS - Right now, Lennar is offering their best deals of the year on move-in ready homes at Belmont in San Elijo Hills that are available to close by the end of November, just in time for the holidays. With exceptional offers including reduced pricing, incredible financing through UAMC of CA and fantastic year-end incentives, buyers won’t want to wait to get these amazing deals! As Lennar begins to countdown to their year-end event, they are offering tremendous y...
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FALLBROOK – On Sept. 17, Los Padrinos (the Godparents) of the Fallbrook Child Development Center hosted their seventh annual “One and Only Evening of Revelry.” The dinner, “Around the World in 80 Bites,” and silent auction was held at the home of Bob and Susan Lucy. The event was attended by 70 community patrons and raised nearly $19,000 to benefit the children at the center. The Fallbrook Child Development Center provides quality early childhood education and day car...
RIVERSIDE - The head of nutritional services for the Riverside Unified School District was today named one of six winners of ''Health Happens Heroes'' awards from The California Endowment. Rodney Taylor was honored for implementing a ''Farm to School'' program that gives students a salad bar as an option to the traditional hot lunch. ''Today we honor school district innovators who understand the important role that good nutrition plays in the fitness and academic success of California's children, said Dr. Robert Ross, chief...
FALLBROOK – The Moccasin, the yearbook of Fallbrook High, has won first class in the National Scholastic Press Association Yearbook Competition in its first-ever attempt at the national level. The yearbook qualified for the top distinction, All-American, by exceeding 3700 points, but fell short in one other category. “This is very exciting news for the 2011 staff, the program, the high school, and the community,” said Dave Evans, now in his sixth year as advisor. “Our hi...
FALLBROOK – The Fallbrook Vintage Car Club made a donation to the Fallbrook Land Conservancy on Sept. 19. The Fallbrook Land Conservancy a local non-profit organization is dedicated to the preservation and enhancement of the rural lifestyle and natural beauty of this area. The conservancy owns and manages 1,840 acres of open space, including the landmark Margarita Peak, the popular Los Jilgueros Preserve, and seven other nature preserves. See www.fall...
FALLBROOK – On the heels of winning an Award of Excellence from the Associated Builders & Contractors San Diego Chapter a few days ago, the new Fallbrook Library has been selected to compete for the Orchids and Onions People’s Choice Award. Supporters say local residents can help the library in its quest to achieve an Orchid award by accessing www.orchidsandonions.org/2011/09/30/peoples-choice-poll-orchids-2011. Once on the site and registered, participants would scroll down and vote for “County of San Diego &nd...
FALLBROOK – Now that the goal has been met for funding, residents have the opportunity to vote on the placement of the flagpole at the Fallbrook Library. Voting will take place from Saturday, Oct. 15 through Saturday, Oct. 22. There are two choices for placement and pictures of them will be provided. Ballot boxes will be placed in both the library and the Bottom Shelf bookstore and available during their respective hours of business. The flagpole will be approximately 20 feet tall and the flag donated by Congressman...
FALLBROOK – The board of the Reche Community Club met Sept. 19 to discuss the upcoming yearly Chicken Potpie fundraiser set for Oct. 29 from 4 to 7 p.m. Ticket prices will be the same as last year - $11/adults, $8/children under 12. Serving times are 4, 5 and 6 p.m. Takeout is also available. Dinner includes chicken potpie, mashed potatoes with gravy, green beans, coleslaw, a piece of Marie Callendar pie for dessert, and a drink. Entertainment will be provided by Bud...
FALLBROOK - La Paloma School will once again host the popular Safe Halloween event for the children of Fallbrook. Sponsored by the Fallbrook Union Elementary School District, the Friends of Fallbrook Community Center, County Parks and Recreation and numerous businesses, clubs and service groups, the festival will take place on Monday, October 31, from 5 to 7:30 p.m. Safe Halloween will include games, prizes, music, costume contests, treats, a haunted house, balloons, lots of fun and Halloween hijinx! A costume contest will...
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A fire that took place in the early morning Tuesday, October 12, at a Fallbrook home resulted in approximately $150,000 damage to the structure. The fire, which erupted at about 5:30 a.m. in the attic area of the home, appears to have been electrical in origin, said John Buchanan, public information officer for North County Fire. The home is located in the 1000 block of Hughes Lane. (Hughes Lane is off East Mission Road, just west of Stage Coach Lane). The family residing in the home became aware of the fire when they awoke...
RIVERSIDE - Riverside County had the fifth-highest foreclosure rate in the state during the third quarter of this year, a real estate tracking firm reported today. A total 14,467 mortgage default notices, auction sale notices and bank repossessions were recorded countywide between July and September, translating to 1 in 54 households in some stage of foreclosure, according to Irvine-based RealtyTrac. Figures showed the number of filings increased 1.4 percent from the second quarter, but were down 26 percent compared to a...
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Jenna Adams, Alexa Dunne, and Kristie Ashby of Fallbrook Union High School (FUHS) and Cesar Mercado of Ivy High School were the Fallbrook Community Students of the Month program’s first honorees for the 2011-2012 school year. The four students were honored for their noteworthy achievements at a special breakfast held in their honor on Oct. 6 at Fallbrook Golf Club’s Hukilau restaurant. “To receive this honor, these students have been shining for a long time,” said Sharon...
A Camp Pendleton Marine and Fallbrook resident was awarded a Silver Star and a Bronze Star with a Combat V for valor for his efforts overseas during battle. Master Sergeant David A. Jarvis, a 34-year-old Marine, was honored with the awards for multiple heroic acts in war. “He’s so humble, hardworking, quiet, and very well-mannered,” said CWO3 Tina Jarvis, David’s wife. “He’s all about his Marines, and takes care of those surrounding him. He is all around a model Marine.” Ja...
The County of San Diego’s Department of Parks and Recreation has applied for a $350,000 grant to acquire land for the future San Luis Rey River Park. The Department of Parks and Recreation received the authorization from the San Diego County Board of Supervisors to apply for the grant during the county supervisors’ Sept. 14 meeting. The supervisors’ 5-0 vote also approved acceptance of the grant should it be awarded by the California Natural Resources Agency, which administers the state’s Environmental Enhancement and Mit...
The reason George Hawranik survived September 12 has been credited to one device and the quick action of two men. He acknowledged that fact himself. "I have no doubt I would have been dead," said Hawranik. The late afternoon of that day was just like many others in the past year. Hawranik, 63, reported to Falbrook’s Ingold Field just before 4 p.m. to play catcher in a game with his senior men’s softball team. The senior league is for men over the age of 50. After the fir...
Temperatures remained quite warm overnight. Along the coastal foothills and lower mountain slopes they were still in the 80s prior to sunrise. Once the inversion breaks around mid morning, temperatures are expected to climb rapidly and be just as warm if not warmer by noon as they were on Wednesday. Expect highs to climb above 100 degrees over inland Orange County, the Inland Empire, the inland valleys of San Diego County, and the deserts. Coastal locations will be also be very warm for the second day in a row with highs in...
FALLBROOK – Stephanie Fry and Karl Ferazzi of Las Vegas have announced their engagement. Stephanie is the daughter of Jack and Mary Fry of Fallbrook and Karl is the son of Barbara and Andy Burgess of Las Vegas. Stephanie is a 2004 graduate of Fallbrook High School and will graduate from the University of Las Vegas in December with a bachelor’s degree in hotel and resort management. She currently works as a guest services manager for Harrah’s Las Vegas.Karl graduated fro...
