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Theft from Fallbrook Human Rights Committee 3-year-old vehicles went joins North County groups in protest Fallbrook girl up in January injured by Tom Ferrall hit and run Staff Writer driver Theft from vehicles in Fallbrook increased from December to January, according to Sheriff’s Crime Prevention Specialist Jake Kruger, who works out of the Fallbrook substation. “There’s been an increase in that sort of crime, and we want people to be aware of it,” said Kruger. Kruger wants the public to be informed because motorists themselves can help prevent the crime by simply being diligent. “Many of these thefts involved vehicles that were unlocked or contained valuables that were visible,” said Kruger. “Simply taking the time to remove valuables from your vehicles and locking the doors can make all the difference.” A review of the Sheriff’s log from the past few weeks showed that some of the most popular items that thieves treated themselves to from vehicles were wallets and everything that comes with them (ID’s, ATM cards, credit cards and cash), and tools (more than $4,000 worth of power tools were stolen from a vehicle on the 3100 block of S. Old Highway 395 on Jan. 27). One thief hit a grand slam Jan. 19 in nabbing a purse from a vehicle in the 600 block of E. Alvarado St. that contained ID, passport, credit cards and a cell phone. Jewelry – no surprise – also proved attractive to vehicle burglars, as did computers and miscellaneous audio/video equipment. In addition to locking your
Andrea Verdin photo The Fallbrook Human Rights Committee joined forces with North County residents and groups Universidad Popular, Alianza Comunitaria, ANSWER Coalition, and OUR Revolution in Vista on Feb. 18 to protest recent Immigration Customs Enforcement (ICE) raids. The groups’ message was “no detentions, no deportations, no wall.’’ The rally was held at the corner of Vista Village Drive and Santa Fe Avenue, and included speeches from various group representatives.
Camera club gives Year End Awards
Planning Commission recommends Ag promotion program
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Joe Naiman Village News Correspondent Lin Craft photo “Elephant Moms and Calves” is the First place winner in the Nature Wildlife category in the 2016 Fallbrook Camera Club Year End Awards which were presented Jan. 16. For a list of all the winners and more photos, see page B-1.
Bark in the Park to benefit Live Oak Dog Park
Bianca Scarano, left, and Amanda Miller with Luca the dog and a rescue donkey, right, are all members of The Dala Center which will be a new vendor at Bark in the Park.
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FALLBROOK – A 3-year-old Fallbrook girl was rushed to the hospital by air ambulance Monday night (Feb. 20) after she was struck by a hit and run driver. A t 9 p . m . , o ff i c e r s a n d paramedics responded to the 900 block of Vanita Street, where the girl was found by her family laying in the roadway with injuries, according to CHP Officer Jim Bettencourt. Wi t n e s s e s d e s c r i b e d t h e vehicle as a white SUV, possibly a Ford Explorer or Expedition or Chevrolet Tahoe, Bettencourt said. The vehicle was driving northbound on Vanita Street but did not stop. “While the family was visiting with friends in their driveway and working on a vehicle, they heard the sounds of a vehicle running over something,’’ Bettencourt said. “After further investigation they found their 3-year-old daughter laying in the middle of the road with injuries.’’ Medical personnel responded to the scene and transported the girl via helicopter to Rady Children’s Hospital. Anyone who may have information about the incident was asked to call the Oceanside CHP office during normal business hours at (760) 643-3400.
FALLBROOK – Fallbrook dogs and their human companions, as well as their donkey friends, are looking forward to Bark in the Park, the annual dog festival, which will happen on Saturday, March 25 from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Live Oak Park. This joyful occasion will begin with a blessing of the animals by Fr. Leland Jones of St. John’s Episcopal Church, followed by a group dog walk led through historic Live Oak Park, with a stop-off at the leash-free area to learn about the facility. Arriving at the festivities arena, dogs can compete for the biggest, smallest, prettiest, most handsome, cutest puppy, as well as fastest tail
wag, owner look-alike, and wackiest dog trick. The judges will award ribbons and prizes. There will be demonstrations of Frisbee-catching and other dog skills, and the area will be ringed by vendors of all things canine (and other wonders). The Animal Sanctuary will bring adorable dogs needing adoption. A silent auction and a raffle will yield treasures for lucky winners; there will be kids’ games and crafts, and food vendors will provide savory snacks. There may even be a donkey or two, and the park rangers’ collection of snakes. Bark in the Park is the only fundraiser for the Live Oak Dog
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Park, a fenced off-leash area at the corner of Reche and Gird roads. The San Diego County Department of Parks & Recreation manages the facility. However, the Live Oak Dog Park volunteer committee is responsible for raising the annual payment of $7000 to offset maintenance costs. General admission to Bark in the Park is free. County parking is $3. Contests are $5 per entrant. The dog walk is $10, and participants will receive Doggie Gift Bags with many samples. For additional information about the festival or the dog park, or just to chat with other dog lovers, check out www.liveoakdogpark. com.
T h e c o u n t y ’s P l a n n i n g Commission has recommended that the San Diego County Board of Supervisors approve changes to the county’s general plan and Zoning Ordinance intended to promote agriculture in unincorporated San Diego County. The Planning Commission voted 4-0 Feb. 10 to recommend the amendments with Doug Barnhart, Michael Beck, and David Pallinger absent. The Board of Supervisors is expected to hear the agriculture promotion plan March 15. “We’re happy with it,” said San Diego County Farm Bureau executive director Eric Larson. “We’re looking forward to getting it to the Board of Supervisors for approval.” In June 2013 the Board of Supervisors directed the county’s Chief Administrative Officer to identify ways to streamline regulations and provide more opportunity for agricultural venues such as microbreweries and cheesemakers. In March 2014, the county’s Planning Commission recommended the development of a program on a 4-0 vote with two members absent and one vacancy, although the specific ordinance had not yet been developed. In August 2014 the Board of Supervisors directed the Chief Administrative Officer to develop an agricultural promotion program and to return to the board in 30 months with a developed ordinance. The plan also included a revision of the county’s beekeeping ordinance; in October 2013 the supervisors directed county staff to work with stakeholders on changes to protect and promote beekeeping operations in the unincorporated county. That revised ordinance was approved in October 2015.
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