Man Arrested For Indecent Exposure

  FALLBROOK—A 26 year‐old male was arrested Wednesday after exposed himself to a 16 year-old female walking to school on February 27. The incident occurred on South Mission Road and Winterhaven Road in Fallbrook, detectives say. The teen victim stated that she was dropped off at the bus stop on the corner of South Mission [...]

Sewage Spill In Fallbrook

FALLBROOK–An estimated 33,000 gallon sewage spill occurred Wednesday, May 15 from a lift station force main at 2841 Overland Trail in Fallbrook. The cause of the spill was a ruptured force main which started at approximately 6 a.m. and ended at 11:25 a.m. on Wednesday, May 15when crews from the Fallbrook Public Utilities District shutdown the pump [...]

Two Special Elections This Tuesday

SAN DIEGO–Dig out your mail ballot from that pile of bills and vote. The special consolidated election for the 80th State Assembly District and San Diego City Council District No. 4 takes place May 21 and mail ballots must be received by the Registrar of Voters by 8 p.m. Tuesday in order to be counted. That [...]

Mid-Coast Trolley Extension Project Takes Major Step Forward‏

SAN DIEGO–On Friday, San Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG) will kick off the public review and comment period for the draft environmental report on the Mid-Coast Corridor Transit Project, marking another major step forward in extending the San Diego Trolley to the University City community in San Diego. The $1.7 billion project, spearheaded by SANDAG [...]

County Issues Boil Water Alert For Los Tules Mutual Water Company

SAN DIEGO–The County of San Diego, Department of Environmental Health (DEH) has issued a Boil Water Order and Public Notification for the Los Tules Mutual Water Company located at 32995 Camino Moro, Warner Springs effective immediately. This public water system serves 100 residential homes. The drinking water system has tested present for total coliform bacteria [...]

Gov. Brown Calls For Fiscal Restraint In Revised State Budget

SACRAMENTO–Governor Jerry Brown released a revised and balanced state budget today that strengthens California’s fiscal integrity by investing in California’s schools, chipping away billions from the “Wall of Debt” and maintaining a prudent reserve. “This budget builds a solid foundation for California’s future by investing in our schools, continuing to pay down our debts and [...]

Memorial Day Travel Brings Massive Influx Of Trash To San Diego

SAN DIEGO–Memorial Day weekend kicks off summer travel— and an influx of litter that finds its way into San Diego’s waters. San Diego Coastkeeper, an organization that protects and restores fishable, swimmable, drinkable waters, asks fun-seekers to think ahead when enjoying their local waters and open spaces to reduce trash. San Diego Coastkeeper expects the [...]

Michigan Physician Pleads Guilty For Role In Medicare Fraud Scheme

DETROIT–A Detroit-area physician pleaded guilty today to making fraudulent referrals for home health care as part of a $1.6 million home health care fraud scheme. Dr. Sonjai Poonpanij, 82, of Rochester, Mich., pleaded guilty before Senior U.S. District Judge Arthur J. Tarnow in the Eastern District of Michigan to one count of conspiracy to commit [...]

Discover San Marcos Hikers To Explore San Elijo Area

SAN MARCOS–The City of San Marcos Community Services will sponsor a Discover San Marcos hike to the San Elijo area on Saturday, June 1. This free, moderately difficult, 4-mile hike will explore the hills and canyons south and west of San Elijo Park, including Sunset, Canyon, Old Creek Ranch, and Copper Creek trails. There will [...]

Marine Missing From Vietnam War To Be Buried With Crew‏

WASHINGTON–The remains of a serviceman, missing from the Vietnam War, was recently accounted for and will be buried along with the 12 other servicemen who were lost in the same crash, The Department of Defense POW/Missing Personnel Office said today. Marine Corps Pfc. Daniel A. Benedett of Seattle, Wash., will be buried May 15, at Arlington [...]