Also serving the communities of De Luz, Rainbow, Camp Pendleton, Pala and Pauma
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The San Diego County Board of Supervisors approved a construction contract for sidewalks at Ammunition Road and Alturas Road. A 5-0 vote Oct. 22 authorized the director of the county’s Department of Purchasing and Contracting to take the necessary actions to advertise the contract for bid and award the contract, appropriated an additional $68,250 of available Community Development Block Grant revenue for the construction, and found the project categorically exempt from California Environmental Quality Act review. “I’m pleas...
San Diego County’s Local Agency Formation Commission updated the spheres of influence for the North County Fire Protection District and the Vista Fire Protection District, including removing approximately 2,815 acres in northern Pala from the NCFPD sphere. “There really is no practical way for us to reach that area and provide service,” said NCFPD fire chief Bill Metcalf. “We don’t anticipate ever being able to service that area.” A municipal service review evaluates services and anticipated needs. A sphere of influence s...
On Nov. 12, Hope For the Warriors gifted the Department of the Navy and the United States Marine Corps with a monument at the front entrance of the wounded warrior complex of Wounded Warrior Battalion (West) aboard Marine Corps Base, Camp Pendleton. “Hope For The Warriors is proud to partner with Gold Star father John Phelps to present a monument that symbolizes the strength and courage of our warriors,” Robin Kelleher, Hope For The Warriors president said. Approximately 250...
FALLBROOK – The Herb Study Group of the Fallbrook Garden Club welcomed organic chef Sonia Perez, of “Eating off the Vine,” on Nov. 12, as their guest speaker. Perez has hosted many Farm to Table events, as well as conducting cooking classes. Her travels have made her very knowledgeable in many different cuisines. Chef Perez shared her culinary knowledge of herbs, and demonstrated one of her herbal recipes. The Fallbrook Garden Club offers many study groups to mem...
As the holiday season approaches our thoughts turn to family and food. Family recipes are culinary heirlooms that bring an extra spark of nostalgia to any holiday gathering. The two that I am sharing are from my maternal grandmother, Mary Hanner Bristol. She and my grandfather, William, were married in 1913 and settled in San Francisco. The baked artichoke recipe was one that she served many times throughout the years, but for years it was hidden in her memory – never...
November 4 400 block E. Alvarado St. : Vandalism November 5 200 block Ammunition Rd. : Cited: Possess concentrated cannabis; possess 1oz or less of marijuana 1400 block Los Amigos : Petty theft November 6 2700 block Secret Lake Ln. : Death (Coroner’s case) 7300 block W. Lilac Rd. : Contempt of court 1700 block Avohill Dr. : Petty theft November 7 500 block Ammunition Rd. : Arrest: Battery w/minor injury 100 block E. Mission Rd. : Arrest: Burglary S. Mission Rd. @ Olive Hill Rd. : Arrest: Felony warrant 7300 block w. Lilac R...
BONSALL – Bonsall Rotary president Nancy Dunlap was all smiles as she handed a $1,000 check to the treasurer (Emily Vargas) of the newly formed Bonsall High School Rotary Interact Club. The check is seed money from their sponsor club to get them started on their successful journey of service. Twenty members of the new Bonsall High School have joined. This is a unique opportunity with a brand new school and Rotary is very excited to be a part of the process. Interact...
FALLBROOK – At the end of Red Ribbon Week’s “Say ‘No’ to Drugs” campaign, students at Frazier Elementary School were once again awed and inspired by students from ATA Success Martial Arts (owned and operated by Andy Kramer) as they jumped, kicked, and performed various martial arts moves across the stage. Kramer then gave the students an inspiring speech about leadership, incorporating one of the seven habits students are currently focusing on, “Beginning with the en...
FALLBROOK - Before social media became so prevalent, instances of bullying were somewhat easy to recognize. However, with a good majority of children now engaged in digital networking and social media, bullying may not end with the ringing of the school bell, and evidence of bullying may not be so readily apparent. According to Cyberbullying statistics from the i-SAFE foundation, more than half of adolescents and teens have been bullied online, and about the same number have engaged in cyberbullying. More than 80 percent of...
The administrator of a Recycling Market Development Zone (RMDZ) must reapply for renewal of the zone every 10 years, and the San Diego County Board of Supervisors utilized that opportunity to expand the North San Diego County Recycling Market Development Zone. The redesignation approved by a 5-0 Board of Supervisors vote Oct. 29 adds Camp Pendleton, Pala, Pauma Valley, and other North County communities east of the original area as well as the cities of Encinitas and Santee....
The most recent round of updates to the county’s Zoning Ordinance, including associated amendments to the County Code, was approved by the San Diego County Board of Supervisors on a 5-0 vote Oct. 29. The Zoning Ordinance changes took effect immediately and will not require a second reading. The County Code amendments will have an expected Dec. 3 second reading and adoption and Jan. 2 effective date. The changes will also revise the standard defense and indemnification agreement. The updates cover 53 different Zoning O...
FALLBROOK – Wreaths are synonymous with the holiday season, and they can range from intricate to simple to flashy to rustic. Creating festive wreaths does not necessarily require a lot of skill, and wreaths can be fashioned from a variety of different materials. The first step to crafting wreaths is to gather the foundation pieces. This usually involves a sturdy material that will serve as the wreath round. It can be vine, foam, branches, or even wire. Then gather...
Dudek received the Fallbrook Public Utility District professional services contract to develop a hydraulic model and improvement plan for FPUD’s DeLuz Service Area. FPUD’s 3-1 board vote Oct. 27, with Archie McPhee opposed and Bert Hayden absent, authorized the contract for up to $81,250. “This study is to help optimize the pumping and control systems in the DeLuz area,” said FPUD general manager Brian Brady. Low-pressure problems occur in certain high-level zones during peak demand periods while during winter months water a...
FALLBROOK – ‘Tis the season to be festive, and that usually means stringing up hundreds of twinkling lights to create a welcoming glow on dark winter nights. Some people view the holiday season as their chance to go all out with regard to decorating their homes with an abundance of lights, inflatable lawn ornaments and maybe even some mechanical figures. While these decorations certainly may be symbols of the season, it’s easy to forget just how much energy and res...
The uninterruptable power supply batteries which power the backup generator at the Fallbrook Public Utility District’s (FPUD) ultraviolet disinfection facility on Red Mountain Reservoir will be replaced, as will the supporting air conditioning unit, and FPUD will also acquire remote monitoring equipment to monitor the new battery unit. A 4-0 FPUD board vote Oct. 27, with Bert Hayden absent, approved a $67,960 contract award to S&C Electric Company for the replacement of batteries, an air conditioning unit, a human-machine i...
Jennifer McMullen-Pearson, and husband Jeremy Pearson, know their bees, and Fallbrook’s 4-H program is the better for it. “Fallbrook is an amazing place to learn about the art of beekeeping,” said McMullen-Pearson in an interview. Her 9-year-old son, in 4-H for two years, is her driving force behind starting a beekeeping chapter. Derived from Purdue University’s beekeeping curriculum, the Pearson family now teaches the San Diego County 4-H’s only beekeeping program. “Our initi...
PALA – Popular Australian stand-up comedian Jim Jefferies will return to Pala Casino Spa & Resort’s events center stage at 7:30 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 21. Jeffries gained international notoriety after he was attacked on stage while performing at the Manchester Comedy Store. He established himself as one of the outstanding comedians of his generation in Europe, making his mark selling out the Edinburgh Fringe and Montreal Just for Laughs festivals before moving to Los A...
OCEANSIDE – The British film “Unfinished Song” will be shown by the North County Film Club on Sunday, Nov. 23 at 3 p.m. This uplifting film is about a curmudgeon (Terence Stamp) whose wife (Vanessa Redgrave) introduces him to a spirited singing group. This leads to an unexpected friendship and a passion for new adventures and shows that life should be celebrated at any age. The film will be shown at the Carmike Theater (formerly Digiplex) in Oceanside at Mission and College. For further information, visit www...
FALLBROOK – San Diego’s North County Mountain Dulcimer practice group will meet at Fallbrook Library, 124 S. Mission Road, on Thursday, Dec. 4, from 1 to 3 p.m. Beginners through advanced are welcome. Each person should bring their dulcimer, ideas, music, and stand. New beginners can call (760) 749-3013 for lesson information. For general information, email [email protected]....
FALLBROOK – On Nov. 6, the Potter Drama Elective and Drama Club put on the play, “Beauty is a Beast.” Drama teacher Shannon Charles had over 50 students involved in the production with students in all stage roles from lighting to set designing and costuming. The play centers around a beautiful young princess, played by seventh grader Erin Murray, who is beautiful on the outside but treats people poorly. Her fairy godmother, played by seventh grader Diana Figueroa, tur...