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, SAN DIEGO, SAN BERNARDINO COUNTIES -The National Weather Service has issued a wind advisory until 1 pm pst Saturday for Riverside County mountains, San Diego County mountains and valleys. Winds are expected to be 20 to 30 mph with gusts to 45 mph, with the strongest winds near foothills and in the valleys. Impacts: the winds will make driving difficult, especially for motorists with high profile vehicles. Watch for broken tree limbs and downed power lines. A high wind warning remains in effect until 1 pm Saturday...
CAMP PENDLETON - A fugitive who triggered a manhunt at Camp Pendleton when officers tried to arrest him for an alleged violent rape was behind bars in the San Francisco Bay Area today. Stephen Paul Clark, 45-year-old registered sex offender, was arrested in the Bay Area on Friday in connection with a Dec. 10 rape. Clark was held today on $1.9 million bail in the Martinez Detention Facility in Contra Costa County, a jail spokesperson said. The alleged victim told authorities she'd met and befriended Clark at a bar, then took...
RIVERSIDE - U.S. Department of Transportation officials today announced a $20 million grant to help fund construction of express lanes and connector ramps that will ease congestion along Riverside County's busiest travel artery. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood said funding for the state Route 91 Corridor Improvement Project was included in a passel of grants totaling $511 million, awarded for 46 projects in 33 states and Puerto Rico. The federal tax dollars underwriting the grants will come from the Obama...
3/2 6500 Camino Del Rey Battery: spouse/ex-spouse/date/etc. 700 N. Orange Ave. Stalking 12/3 700 W. Elder St. Theft by use of access card info 12/4 300 Ammunition Rd. Residential burglary 900 Alturas Rd. Vandalism S. Stage Coach Ln. @ St. Peters Vehicle burglary 31900 Del Cielo Este Arrest: vandalism 1100 Old Stage Rd. Arrest: DUI 12/5 300 N. Main Ave. Petty theft 6800 Virgin Islands Rd. Lewd or lascivious acts w/child under 14 yrs. Pala Rd. @ Pankey Petty theft 300 Heald Ln. Vehicle burglary 300 Heald Ln. Vehicle burglary...
PALA – The Pala Mission is trying to help many families in need during the Christmas season. This year the need is even greater for food, blankets, and sleeping bags. Blankets or sleeping bags can be new or gently used and clean. Donation of food including frozen chickens or turkey, rice, beans, dried potatoes, and any other staples are greatly appreciated. Those that would prefer to donate money for items like this to be purchased are welcome to do so. Donations may be brought to Elsa in the Mission gift store Tues....
It was a wise person who divided the year into 12 months. I really do not know who came up with this idea, but let me go on record in saying that it was a good one. While each month has its own peculiar value, some months are better than others. For example, I am not a member of January’s fan club. I am not sure if it is the longest month of the year but at times, it sure seems to be. I really have to say that my favorite month of the year has to be December. Maybe this g...
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FALLBROOK - Trees are an important part of Fallbrook’s downtown and surrounding area’s appeal, yet being part of the unincorporated County, there has never been municipal services for planting and caring for them. That is how the Save Our Forest Organization (a division of the Fallbrook Land Conservancy) started. In 1996, SOF began planting trees downtown and realized that there was also a need for volunteers to “adopt” trees for their proper care and watering. Thus began t...
SAN DIEGO – All ages are invited to check out five books, movies, or music CDs at San Diego County Library branches and be entered into a free prize drawing. The library’s Winter Reading Challenge launched on Dec. 5 and runs through Jan. 15, with raffles taking place each week at the library’s 33 branch locations and two bookmobiles. Customers can earn a raffle ticket each time they check out five items, including renewals. Weekly drawing prizes include board games, thumb drives, ear buds, tickets to local events, inc...
FALLBROOK – Fallbrook residents Chas and Beth Mudie have established a scholarship fund at Texas Tech University in memory of their daughter, Tonda Haynes, a graduate of the college who passed away in May 2000 from a brain tumor. Recently, Alicia Knight, development officer for scholarships, and Byron Kennedy, director for planned giving at Texas Tech University made a visit to Fallbrook to talk with the Mudies as well as Fallbrook residents CC and Cammy Willis who are...
FALLBROOK – The new Breast Cancer Angels club at Fallbrook High School held a Breast Cancer Poetry Reading on Nov. 17. The club was started by students McKenna DiVerde, Savannah Dawkins, and Kylie King. The girls decided that they wanted to raise breast cancer awareness in the community of Fallbrook in a fun way that involved the students at the high school. Ronda DiVerde, Aaron Lund, and Taylor Poulin were also very involved in the planning of the event which was held...
FALLBROOK – Scotty Couch received the Goodwill Award for 2011 on Dec. 1 at the Thursday Bridge Game. Couch was recognized for his friendly personality and helpfulness for many years in Fallbrook. The original award winner was Chuck Savage in 2009 followed by Marilyn Rumsey in 2010. The duplicate Bridge games are Mondays and Thursdays at 12:30 p.m. at the Community Center. For information, call Fran White (760) 695-7885. The winners in the Dec. 1 bridge game are: E/W -...
FALLBROOK - A total of $20,000 in donations to several worthy local causes was approved by the Angel Society of Fallbrook’s board of directors at its December meeting. The Boys and Girls Club of North County was awarded $10,000 for its upcoming April 2012 signature fundraising event of the year. This donation will aid in the continuance of critical programs and activities serving over 1,100 children and their families. Five thousand dollars ($5,000) was awarded to the Santa’s Toy Project which “adopts” families from Camp Pe...
FALLBROOK - In keeping with its mission of sharing charity with those closely connected with the people of Fallbrook, St. John’s Episcopal Church Thrift shop gave away more than $3000 in November. Monies were awarded to the Fallbrook Food Pantry, Camp Pendleton Armed Services YMCA and the Fallbrook Foundation for Senior Care. The Foundation for Senior Care operates three programs that consist of: Senior Care Advocacy, Care Van, and the Senior/Adult Day Care Center. The F...
FALLBROOK – Artists Kait Matthews of Vista and Gabriele Bitter of Temecula won a contest organized by Fallbrook Arts, Inc. for original artwork to be used as wine labels. The promotion, aptly named Art of the Vine, resulted in Bitter’s artwork entitled ‘Red Square’ and Matthews’ art called ‘Fallbrook Vineyard Frolic’ being selected to match two of Fallbrook Winery’s top wines – its 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon and 2010 Chardonnay respectively. Both artists will...
FALLBROOK – The Bonsall Woman’s Club (BWC) held its annual Christmas Tea on Dec. 2, at The Golf Club of California. This was the 19th consecutive year for this event. The theme this year was “An Old Fashioned Christmas.” The entrance to the building was lined with decorated Christmas trees and ornamental wreaths which were available through a drawing for the attendees. Each table was tastefully decorated by a BWC member using their own crystal and china. Beautiful holid...
The doors of Cal Fire’s Red Mountain station were shut on Nov. 21 due to financial impacts, and will remain closed until fire season begins again in 2012. According to Nick Schuler, a Cal Fire battalion chief and spokesperson, the De Luz Cal Fire station and Miller station will stay open, and will respond to calls that would have regularly been responded to by the Red Mountain crew. “North County Fire Protection District is responsible for all the traffic accidents in the are...
Now, 2011 is almost a memory - reward yourself for a year well-lived! What better segue into 2012 than with an elegant celebration at Temecula’s South Coast Winery? This award-winning establishment nestled among rows of grapevines is hosting a New Year’s Eve Gala dubbed, “New York, New York – East Coast Meets South Coast.” Maybe the fact that you are in Times Square is an illusion, but the gourmet cuisine served will be no illusion. Guests will have a choice of two sep...
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RIVERSIDE - A 73-year-old Riverside County man is facing federal charges for allegedly possessing scores of pornographic photos and videos of children, some as young as 8 years old, authorities said today. George Henry Devinna could face up to 50 years behind bars if convicted of possession, distribution and receipt of child porn. The defendant was arrested by FBI agents at his Homeland residence on Monday. He remains in federal custody and is slated to be arraigned on Jan. 18 at U.S. District Court in Riverside. FBI...
After months of discussion, Rainbow residents have chosen to gather to discuss what is next for those who feel their lives are constantly disrupted by the noise traveling from the Pala Raceway. The Rainbow Community Planning Group discussed what steps have been taken and what choices are left to the Rainbow community, which they claim has been quite disrupted at various times throughout the day by the sounds of motorcycles, which echo through the area. “Obviously, we are not happy here,” said Dennis Sanford, chairman of the...
At the Dec. 5 Fallbrook Public Utility District board meeting, the board of directors was given an update of the Santa Margarita Conjunctive Use Project (CUP), which would allow for Camp Pendleton and the Fallbrook area to utilize water from the Santa Margarita River. The goals of the CUP are to provide water to FPUD customers at a lower cost from a reliable local supply; permanently preserve the Santa Margarita River property for passive recreation use; utilize CUP facilities to wheel Camp Pendleton water from their...
While many high school students are anxious to get off campus at the end of the school day to pursue other endeavors, some don’t have as much to look forward to, or need extra help in an academic subject they are struggling with. Between 160 and 175 students that fit this description regularly take advantage of the safe, positive haven offered in Fallbrook Union High School District’s After School Safety Enrichment for Teens (ASSETS) program. And as a result of the pro...
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RIVERSIDE - Foreclosure filings in Riverside County jumped substantially last month and exceeded year-ago levels by a wide margin, a real estate tracking firm reported today. A total of 5,969 mortgage default notices, auction sale notices and bank repossessions were recorded countywide in November, translating to 1 in 130 households in some stage of foreclosure, according to Irvine-based RealtyTrac. Figures showed the number of filings increased 20 percent from October and were up 9 percent compared to a year ago. Riverside C...