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January 1, 2015
2015 work on State Route 76 includes several milestones Joe Naiman Village News Correspondent The project to widen State Route 76 between South Mission Road and Interstate 15 is expected to be complete in 2017, but some notable milestones will occur during 2015. The improvements most visible to motorists will be the completion of a second eastbound lane between South Mission Road and Gird Road, allowing for traffic to use one lane in each direction on that part while work is being performed on the westbound lanes of that portion. Utility relocation and work on the park-and-ride will also be part of the expected 2015 progress. Construction on the widening began in November and is in the initial phases. “Mainly that involves moving dirt,” said California Department of Transportation project manager Karen Jewel. Contractors and subcontractors ha ve als o b eg un remov ing vegetation where the new road will eventually be constructed. “They’re doing some clearing for right-of-way,” Jewel said. Some of the fill which will be used for the new road, including embankments, is currently on the Vessels property south of the San Luis Rey River. A temporary haul bridge across the river is in the process of being constructed and is expected to be complete during early January.
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Volume 19, Issue 1
OUTLOOK 2015 Capt. Amy Mangan
Chief Bill Metcalf
California Highway Patrol Commander Oceanside region
North County Fire
CHP says three major problems in area - excess speed, unsafe turns, and DUI drivers - must be addressed to reduce mileage death rate page A-2
North County Fire expects closure of hospital to impact ambulance roundtrip turnaround times
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Roy Moosa
Lt. David Gilmore
Board member Fallbrook Community Planning Group
S.D. County Sheriff’s Dept. Commander Fallbrook substation
Planning group says protecting Fallbrook’s unique character is its focus, despite backlash of struggling economy
New technology increases Sheriff’s Dept. success in making more arrests, finding stolen property, facial recognition
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Brian Brady
Tom Kennedy
California General Manager Fallbrook Public Utility District
General Manager Rainbow Municipal Water District
Saving money, expanding recycled water system, developing water supply are priorities in new year page B-7
Working on improvement projects, assessing master plan, and defending the voting rights of its ratepayers page C-3
Lila MacDonald
Roxanne Greene
Chief Executive Officer Fallbrook Chamber of Commerce
Incoming President Bonsall Chamber of Commerce
Enhancing business networking, continuing popular community events, encouraging residents to “Discover Your Community”
Helping business grow in Bonsall, adding resources, and excitement about a new gem in the community
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Jennifer Anderson
Ken Munson
Spokesperson Fallbrook Land Conservancy
Board member Fallbrook Animal Sanctuary
New acquisitions possible for Fallbrook Land Conservancy; first stage of Walkabout Web imminent
Critical renovation projects, additional equipment needs surface as goals of no-kill sanctuary effort
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