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Articles from the December 19, 2016 edition


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  • Driver leads police on chase through Escondido, driver remains at-large

    Updated Dec 19, 2016

    ESCONDIDO - A fleeing driver in a Cadillac was able to elude pursuing California Highway Patrol officers early today but apparently ditched the car and took off after crashing into a light pole north of Escondido, authorities said. Officers attempted to pull over a speeding black Cadillac CTS on southbound Interstate 15 near Old Highway 395 shortly after 1 a.m., but the driver did not yield, according to the CHP. Officers chased the Cadillac for a time, but lost sight of it after the driver exited onto southbound Old Highway...

  • November North County real estate activity shows surprising strength

    Updated Dec 19, 2016

    FALLBROOK – Real estate activity in two prime North San Diego County markets bucked the seasonal trend as prices and volume remained firm entering the final month of the year, Jerry Kalman, a Realtor® with HomeSmart Legends in Fallbrook, reported Dec. 6. “November home sales in Fallbrook and Bonsall showed surprising strength compared with November 2015 as prices were 23 percent better than a year ago and volume here was up nine percent," said Kalman. "Significantly, volu...

  • Fire Foundation raising funds to make Vallecitos safe

    Updated Dec 19, 2016

    SAN DIEGO – According to Fire Foundation Chairman Frank Ault, of all the calls firefighters receive, responding to a school where children are injured is one of the most traumatic. Especially if those injuries could have been prevented. In his December Chairman's letter, Ault gave the following information. The Vallecitos Elementary School is making a real difference to the lives of students in Rainbow, an agricultural district just east of Fallbrook. Of the 6,000 Title 1 s...

  • Young Eagles gives 38 kids the chance to fly in front seat

    Updated Dec 19, 2016

    The Young Eagles rally Oct. 8 at Fallbrook Community Airpark allowed 38 children to fly in the front seat of an aircraft. The participation also included 11 pilots and approximately 25 ground crew volunteers. "The children not only get a flight, but they get a briefing on aviation," said Young Eagles coordinator Peter Griffiths. "They get shown around," Friends of the Fallbrook Community Air Park (FCAP) and the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) collaborate to hold two...

  • Blustery winds expected to continue overnight

    Updated Dec 19, 2016

    SAN DIEGO COUNTY - Blustery, widespread northeast winds will persist today in San Diego County. A National Weather Service wind advisory for the valleys and mountains is set to remain in effect until 10 a.m. Tuesday. Winds of 15 to 25 miles per hour and gusts of up to 50 mph are expected in the valleys. The winds will be stronger in the mountains, 20 to 30 mph with gusts of 45 to 55 mph, according to the NWS. "Surface high pressure over the Great Basin will bring periods of gusty northeast winds near and below the coastal...

  • San Diego County gas prices on the rise

    Updated Dec 19, 2016

    SAN DIEGO - The average price of a gallon of self-serve regular gasoline in San Diego County rose two-tenths of a cent today to $2.719, the fourth consecutive increase after dropping to its lowest amount since Aug. 29. The average price is two-tenths of a cent more than one week ago but 6 cents less than one month ago and 5.6 cents lower than one year ago, according to figures from the AAA and Oil Price Information Service. The average price rose a half-cent on Friday, one-tenth of a cent on Saturday and two-tenths of a cent...

  • Russ Jacobs of Edward Jones offers free financial analysis

    Updated Dec 19, 2016

    Russ Jacobs, a financial advisor for the highly-respected investment firm Edward Jones, wants to help people. That's why he offers a free financial consultation to people who visit his Fallbrook office at 1099 S. Mission Rd. "What’s important for people to understand is that they can come in and talk to me and they’re not going to get charged," said Jacobs, who has been providing financial guidance to Fallbrook residents since 2007. "I will give them my opinion." Jacobs add...

  • Cold weather means time for rose bushes to go dormant

    Updated Dec 19, 2016

    As welcoming to all gardeners as the recent rains were, and as much as it would be great to think it was a sign of future rains and an end to the extended drought, gardeners can only wait for more substantial rains to arrive. The total inches of rain were not enough to sustain gardens for long. The accompanying cool weather will help to hydrate the thirsty soil. Roses could still be seen actively growing and blooming in many area gardens during the Thanksgiving holiday....

  • Spread the joy, not the flu this holiday season

    Updated Dec 19, 2016

    José A. Álvarez County of San Diego Communications Office If you’re planning on attending your work holiday party or other gatherings with family and friends, make sure you don’t bring an uninvited guest: the flu. Flu activity typically starts to increase during the holidays. That’s why County health officials are encouraging people to get vaccinated now. “This holiday season, spread the joy, not the flu,” said Wilma Wooten, M.D., M.P.H., County public health officer. “P...

  • Medical students sing Christmas song to patients

    Updated Dec 19, 2016

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  • Pet of the Week

    Updated Dec 19, 2016

    FALLBROOK – Goliath is a huge German Shepherd. He is a little older, neutered male dog, very relaxed, and probably housetrained if taken outside enough. He doesn’t like young children (probably because of what happened in the past), but he loves to go for a walk and run in a park. He is up-to-date with shots and microchipped. Goliath is looking for a loving family or person, who can take him into their home and give him a lot of love. He would love to be part of a family Gol...

  • Harrison on water polo all-league first team, Curnow on second team

    Updated Dec 19, 2016

    The Nov. 7 post-season meeting of the Valley League boys water polo coaches included the selection of all-league players, and two Fallbrook High School athletes were among the 14 competitors selected. Declan Harrison was named to the Valley League first team. Tanner Curnow garnered second-team recognition. "I felt good about the boys I got on all-league," said Fallbrook coach Bill Richardson. "All of the teams had really good players. It was much more competitive this year...