Also serving the communities of De Luz, Rainbow, Camp Pendleton, Pala and Pauma
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RIVERSIDE - A variety of Veterans Day events are planned in western Riverside County tomorrow, including a parade, a concert -- even an all- you-can-eat buffet free to current and former service members. At 10 a.m., the city of Murrieta will hold its ninth annual Veterans Day Parade, traveling down Washington Avenue from Old Downtown to Town Square Park. Representatives from all branches of the armed services, marching bands, military vehicles, firefighters and police officers will part of the procession, according to...
1/24 1900 Acacia Ln. Violate domestic relations court order 10/27 800 S. Main Ave. Arrest: simple battery 300 E. Alvarado Rd. Forgery: false checks/ records/certificates 1800 Winter Haven Rd. Vandalism 5200 S. Mission Rd. Commercial burglary 900 Alturas Rd. Take vehicle w/o owner’s consent 1500 S. Mission Rd. Commercial burglary 5200 S. Mission Rd. Commercial burglary 5200 S. Mission Rd. Commercial burglary 1400 S. Mission Rd. Arrest: drunk in public 1000 S. Main Ave. Commercial burglary 2600 Buena Rosa Arrest: use/under i...
FALLBROOK – The primary children (ages 3 through 11) from the Fifth Congregation of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints held their annual Trunk or Treat event on Saturday, October 29 at the parking lot of the building on Stagecoach Lane. The kids enjoyed hot dogs, chili, cheese, salad, and lemonade and played a variety of games. The highlight of the night was going from one trunk to the next to ask for candy. The Fallbrook First and Second Congregations had...
Recently, I needed to make a trip to visit some relatives. These days, the way the economy and gas prices are, it turns out to be cheaper to fly. Even though, airlines no longer serve the delicious food of which they became famous. Several aspects about airplanes give me cause for alarm. The person who designed the modern-day airplane must have used one of the dwarfs for a model. I’m thinking, Grumpy. The seats, for example, are not built for the average posterior. I know I need to go on a diet, but my airplane seat does n...
Some men, women and children – members of St. Peter’s Catholic Church - gathered to pray for peace throughout the community in a public square rosary, praying to the Virgin Mary on Oct. 15. According to Socorro Garcia, the individual who was in charge of decorating the icon, over 60 Spanish-speaking individuals gathered near 111 W. Mission Rd. to participate in a worldwide prayer chain. Manuel Orozco was the coordinator for the rosary. “There were also about 20 chi...
FALLBROOK – The Fallbrook Union High School District was presented with an award for energy stewardship from Energy Education at its October 24 board of trustees meeting. The award recognized the district’s efforts to implement an innovative organizational behavior-based energy conservation and management program. The school district achieved a 20 percent cost savings totaling $177,050 in 12 months since forming a strategic alliance with Energy Education. According to EPA/EGrid figures, in the first 12 months of the pro...
FALLBROOK – Visitors to Los Jilgueros Preserve are often rewarded with sightings of hawks, herons, coots and other local birds drawn to the 46-acre wildlife habitat on South Mission Road, just south of town. And if all goes well, another winged creature, the bat, will soon find a home here – six of them, to be exact. The half-dozen bat houses or “boxes” were recently installed along the preserve’s 1.5-mile loop trail by Shawn Ricks, 17, an Eagle Scout candidate wit...
The Marines entered the room reluctantly when they decided to attend an art class to help “express their emotions with color,” but after an hour and a half with Laurie Zagon, the 13 students left the room confident and full of radiant smiles. “Color gives me a way to say the things that I just don’t have the words for,” said Lane Cpl. J. Contreras, a mortarman with 1st Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, and first-time student of Art 4 Healing. “You just… paint what you feel.” Ar...
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The Marine Corps has restored the tuition assistance allowance to fiscal year 2011, rescinding proposed cuts allotted to higher education. Up to 100 percent of tuition and fees has been reauthorized for Marines wishing to improve their education, according to Marine Administrative Message 639/11, released Oct. 27. “There has been no commensurate increase to tuition assistance funding allocated for FY12,” stated the MARADMIN. “Therefore, all Marines are encouraged to wisely utilize tuition assistance to maximize Marine Corps f...
FALLBROOK – The Friends of the Fallbrook Library will present an evening of live entertainment on Thursday, November 17 at 7 p.m. As part of the ongoing music series, which is presented without charge, violinist Barbara Chahbazian and pianist Fontaine Liang will perform in the library’s community room. This is a very popular local duo, so please take this opportunity to enjoy their music. Seating is on a first come basis. For further information regarding the Friend’s Music Series you can visit: www....
FALLBROOK – A new children’s book, “Can Daddy Stay Home and Play?” featuring writing and illustrations by two Fallbrookians is now available. The author, Gina Floyd, who grew up in Fallbrook, used her everyday experiences as of a mother of three very active little boys to formulate the story. Fallbrook resident Judy Scott illustrated the book with colorful pictures, which highlights family values and is designed for parents and children to interact with. It explores questions from children such as “Why does Daddy h...
The Fallbrook Union High School District is presently in the process of revising and updating its technology plan. In addition to reflecting the District’s priorities, it also must meet content expectations in order to qualify for special funding. Draft chapters 1 - 4 of this technology plan (Enhancing Education Through Technology (EETT)) are now posted on the District’s website and are available for public comment. Some of the primary objectives identified as part of the plan are: • By June 2016, all students will be...
FALLBROOK – Megan Berson, a professional freelance electric violin player from New York City, performed and demonstrated her computer software skills to the music students at Potter Junior High School recently. Berson performed a variety of music and demonstrated the versatility of her electric violin which was connected to her laptop computer. The computer allowed Berson to record a loop of music and accompany herself with rhythm and various back up sounds. Students...
FALLBROOK – The Fallbrook Healthcare District is sponsoring the fourth year of the Healthcare Hero program. There have been six remarkable individuals who have each been nominated by people of this community because of their committed and excellent service to others. Previous Healthcare Heroes include Don Luallin and Madelyn Lewis, 2009; Janine Loescher and Lucy Taylor 2010; and in 2011, Myriam Padilla and Marilyn Qualls. This annual program recognizes two individuals who demonstrate exceptional commitment to the...
FALLBROOK – A total of $14,300 in donations to several local, non-profit groups was approved by the board of directors of the Angel Society of Fallbrook at its October meeting. A total of $3,000 was awarded to Save Our Forest (SOF), a division of the Fallbrook Land Conservancy (FLC) charged with helping to keep Fallbrook rural and green through reforestation of oak woodlands. SOF will utilize the funds for pruning, routine maintenance, and ongoing replacement of trees and supplies. The Trails Council, another group...
The next general meeting of the Fallbrook Art Association will be held on Monday, November 14th at 6:45 p.m. at the Fallbrook Public Utilities Department Building, 990 E. Mission Rd. Igor Koutsenko will be the guest artist. He will be demonstrating in acrylics. There will be an informal critique session starting at 5:30 p.m. Attendees may bring a work that is in progress in any media, and will receive suggestions for improving their work from Igor. The public is welcome to attend the meeting and demonstration. There will be...
FALLBROOK – On Saturday, Nov. 12, award-winning photographer Christine Rinaldi is donating her time and talents to photograph pets and families with Santa during the Day of Donating at Rainbow Oaks, located at 4815 5th St. in Rainbow. Area residents can have a professional photo taken of their pet and/or family with Santa to use on holiday cards, post on Facebook and email to friends. With a minimum donation of only $15 to the Fallbrook Animal Sanctuary, Rinaldi will capture a unique portrait of their furry or human...
FALLBROOK – The Fallbrook Branch of the American Association of University Women (AAUW) will present another public service program as part of its yearly events on Monday, Nov. 14 at 6 p.m. at the Fallbrook Library community room, 124 S. Mission Rd. The topic of this seminar will be Financially Fit – Key Decisions. The purpose of this program is to help people make better choices in financial planning. Four guest speakers will talk on various topics, including Tax Planning – Mark Hvasta, Levering & Hvasta;...
FALLBROOK – Despite the pouring rain recently, the local chapter of the American Association of University Women (AAUW) held a successful Mahjong Tournament. The event included a buffet lunch and rousing rounds of the game. Approximately 50 people played for prizes and awards. The highest scorer was Ida Wartner and low score prize went to Lillian Gallante. The purpose of the event was to raise funds for AAUW scholarships for local students and to invite members of the...
FALLBROOK – A free film screening/community health event will be presented Saturday, Nov. 19 at 6 p.m. featuring the movie ‘Forks Over Knives.’ The film examines how degenerative diseases that afflict the public today can be prevented, or even reversed by adopting a whole food, plant-based diet. Ways to avoid or improve diseases including various forms of cancer, diabetes and heart ailments will be discussed. The event will be hosted by the Fallbrook Seventh-day Adventist Church, 1200 Old Hwy 395, in Fallbrook. For mor...
FALLBROOK – The Foundation for Senior Care is hosting another free Senior Concerns seminar event, this one entitled ‘Dementia and the Caregiver’ on Tuesday, November 8, from 1 to 3 p.m. at First Citizens Bank, community room, 1139 S. Mission Rd., Fallbrook. Guest speaker will be Teddie Borges, administrator of the Fallbrook Senior/Adult Day program. Borges has over 10 years experience working with clients and caregivers. This seminar is recommended for seniors, adult children of seniors, caregivers, and pro...
FALLBROOK – On Saturday, November 19, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., the talented seniors at Rancho Monserate Country Club will present ‘The Holiday Show for Quilts, Arts, Crafts, and Music.’ Admission is free. Offered will be quilts, small quilted projects, items for pets, shawls, pillowcases, oil paintings, stitchery, carved and painted gourds, woodcarvings, knitted and crocheted items, and more. Sandy Scott, a quilt artist, has donated a small quilt for a drawing. The quilt...
Brendan Conner, Bridgette Harrison, and Miguel Lopez of Fallbrook Union High School (FUHS), and Sheena Massey of Oasis High School were honored as the Fallbrook Community Students of the Month for November. The four students, selected based on their academic performance, community service work, and other noteworthy achievements, were feted at a special breakfast held in their honor on Nov. 3 at Fallbrook Golf Club’s Hukilau restaurant. This month’s event emcee, Greg Cop...
The San Diego Association of Governments board adopted the 2050 Regional Transportation Plan (RTP). The SANDAG board voted 17-1 October 28 to approve the plan. Lemon Grove mayor Mary Sessom voted against the adoption and La Mesa mayor Art Madrid abstained. The RTP covers highway, transit, and other transportation items through the year 2050. “We now move into implementation,” said SANDAG senior regional planner Heather Adamson. The projects in the RTP were based on currently-planned and reasonably available funding sou...
