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  • Motorcyclist down after hit and run

    Village News and AC Investigations|Updated Mar 18, 2024

    A man on a motorcycle was reported to have e been hit by a driver in a black Nissan truck near Pico and East Mission tonight, March 18, at 5 :30 pm. A person following the Nissan Truck was able to follow them and record the license plate and give it to the rider, according to a witness on the scene. NCFPD was on the scene but CHP hadn't arrived. The motorcyclist was reported to have injuries. The motorcycle was towed as it was Unrideable....

  • Tractor trailer plummets down embankment causing fatality and HAZMAT response

    Julie Reeder|Updated Mar 16, 2024

    A fatal accident occurred this afternoon when a 53-foot tractor trailer veered off the roadway and plummeted down an embankment, resulting in the death of the driver. The incident, which took place at 2:56 p.m. on March 16, prompted an emergency response due to a significant diesel fuel spill. According to the California Highway Patrol (CHP) log, the entire load of diesel fuel carried by the tractor trailer was spilled as a result of the crash. This led to a hazardous...

  • Local flood watch issued until 5:30 p.m.

    Village News Staff|Updated Mar 15, 2024

    A sudden torrent of rain poured down this afternoon warranting a flash flood warning until 5:30 p.m. by the National Weather Service (San Diego Division). The storm included thunder, lightning and hail for at time in downtown Fallbrook. Expect urban and small stream flooding caused by excessive rain fall in Orange, Riverside and San Diego Counties. Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Locations that will experience flooding include Fallbrook, Camp Pendleton,...

  • Fundraiser started for Fallbrook family who lost home in fire

    Village News Staff and AC Investigations|Updated Mar 15, 2024

    Friends of Veronica Castillo, like Lido Favela (Liduvina Favela), are helping her raise money to replace her home and furnishings, clothing, etc. after a fire fully engulfed her manufactured home on Thursday morning. Castillo was born and raised in Fallbrook. She is a single mom with three children. They lost everything. Castillo said her eldest daughter, who is in college, heard noises in the wall near her bed, which was behind the the refrigerator. She called her mom and...

  • High schoolers shine as Students of the Month

    Christine Eastman, Special to the Village News|Updated Mar 14, 2024

    North Coast Church hosted the Fallbrook Union High School District's Students of the Month celebration, Thursday, March 7, launching us into the spring season. This month's teenagers didn't disappoint as usual, with shining stars Christopher De La Cruz from Ivy High School, Alexa Moya, Meadow Sander and Susie Urrutia from Fallbrook High School. Here are a few character highlights from this month's super stellar students: Fallbrook High School Alexa Moya (nominated by Adriana...

  • Boot Drive to benefit burn survivors

    Updated Mar 14, 2024

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  • FUHS students take firsts in speech

    Updated Mar 14, 2024

    FALLBROOK – Four Fallbrook Union High School students participated in Region 9 Migrant Ed Speech Tournament, Saturday, March 9. Julio Tovar won first place and Juliana Maldonado won second place in the Prepared Speech. Adalinda Padilla won first place for Extemporaneous Speech. Teacher Cesar Rodriguez worked hard to prepare these students for this competition. Tovar and Padilla will be representing Region 9 Migrant Education at the State Speech and Debate Tournament in...

  • Car drives into Fallbrook restaurant

    Village News and AC Investigations|Updated Mar 10, 2024

    At about 9:30 am, this morning, Sunday, March 10, a woman, reported to be a senior, drove her car into the building of Yumi Sushi at 855 S. Main. This is the second incident in a month where a car drove into a building. Last month a person drove into the fitness studio next door to Yumi Sushi and reportedly fled on foot. There were no injuries reported. The restaurant will be closed today and until they can make repairs and the county can inspect the building and approve it...

  • Cruz awarded 4-year ROTC scholarship

    Updated Mar 7, 2024

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  • Spring Festival brings fun to town

    Updated Mar 6, 2024

  • HFOT to kick off building of homes for 2 injured soldiers

    Updated Mar 6, 2024

    FALLBROOK – The national nonprofit organization Homes For Our Troops will kick off building homes for two injured soldiers with a dual Community Kickoff event on Saturday, March 9. The event will be held at Fallbrook Union High School, 2400 S Stage Coach Lane, at 10 a.m. (Check-in at 9:30 a.m.) The public is welcome to attend. On May 2, 2009, during his first combat deployment, Navy Hospital Corpsman 3rd Class Max Rohn was serving with the 2nd Marine Headquarters Group in...

  • FVCC donates to FHS Auto Shop

    Updated Mar 6, 2024

    FALLBROOK – The Fallbrook Vintage Car Club makes around 20 separate monetary donations a year to worthy nonprofits in and around the Fallbrook community. Last year, members of the Board of Directors of FVCC met with Dennis Johnson, Fallbrook High School auto shop teacher and asked what could FVCC do for the Warriors' Auto Shop that would be something the students could use to help with their projects and learning assignments. Johnson talked with the students and then advised...

  • Hope Clinic for Women hosts 19th Annual 'Inspiring Hope' Gala

    Updated Mar 6, 2024

    FALLBROOK – Hope Clinic for Women will host its 19th Annual "Inspiring Hope" Gala at SonRise Christian Fellowship, 463 S Stage Coach Lane, Friday, March 15. The speaker for the Gala is Heather Gemmen, who is best known for her memoir, "Startling Beauty." In this book, she describes becoming pregnant after being sexually assaulted in her home while living and working for community development in the inner city. Conceived by rape, she chose life for her daughter, offering...

  • Fallbrook Village Dental to host free Dental Saturday, March 16, for the community

    Updated Mar 6, 2024

  • Fallbrook Chamber announces March events

    Updated Mar 6, 2024

    FALLBROOK – The Fallbrook Chamber of Commerce has several upcoming events planned. They include: Monday, March 11 – Educational Seminar presented by Jorden, Buechner & Serranzana – Employment Law Workshop at Chamber, 10 a.m. Thursday, March 14 – SunUpper hosted by Go Be Rewarded, 9 a.m. Friday, March 15 – Business Breakfast Club at Bakin it Up, 9 a.m. (members only) Wednesday, March 20 – SunDowner hosted by Rotary Club of Bonsall at Backdraft Bar & Grill, 5:30 p.m. Friday, March 22 – Lunch Mob at Firehouse Que...

  • Discover Fallbrook Community Expo

    Updated Mar 6, 2024

    FALLBROOK – The Fallbrook Chamber of Commerce will host its annual Community Expo “Discover Fallbrook!” Friday, May 17, at the Vineyard at 1924 from 3-6 p.m. The expo is an opportunity for residents and visitors alike to learn about the chamber’s member businesses, ask questions, collect information and make some new contacts. Bring business cards and join in the networking. No cards? No problem. The event is for everyone. Exhibitor booths are for chamber business members only, but the event is free and open to the...

  • Worker of the Week enjoys life

    Updated Mar 6, 2024

  • Governor Newsom announces appointments

    Updated Mar 6, 2024

    SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom announced the following appointment, among others, Feb. 29: Bennae Calac, of Pauma Valley, has been appointed to the California Native American Heritage Commission. Calac has been president, owner and managing member at Native Grounds Monitoring Research and Consulting LLC since 2000, at 7G Foundation since 2018, and at Onoo Po Strategies since 2020. Calac is an enrolled member of the Pauma Band of Luiseño Indians, president of the Strong Hearted Native Women’s Coalition, and a member...

  • Sheriff Log

    Updated Mar 6, 2024

    Feb. 25 200 blk W. Clemmens Ln. Petty theft - From vehicle 1700 blk Carriage Ln. Medical examiners case - Death Feb. 26 200 blk Pankey Rd. Burglary - Vehicle Feb. 27 900 blk Buena Capri Grand theft - Motor vehicle parts 700 blk N. Main Ave. Vandalism - Vehicle 2900 blk Rainbow Valley Blvd. Arrest - Simple battery 1300 blk Macadamia Dr. Arrest - Misdemeanor other agency’s warrant 31500 blk Aquaduct Rd. Fraud - Get credit/others I.D. 4900 blk Dulin Rd. Grand theft - From motor vehicle Feb. 28 300 blk Industrial Way Burglary...

  • FPUD area added to Division 2 of EMWD

    Joe Naiman, Village News Reporter|Updated Feb 29, 2024

    The Fallbrook Public Utility District is now a retail agency of the Eastern Municipal Water District and, as a retail agency of a wholesale agency, FPUD residents will be eligible to vote both for their FPUD division board seat and for their EMWD division seat. A Feb. 21 EMWD board vote placed the FPUD area into Division 2 for EMWD election purposes. The 4-0 vote, with Randy Record absent, adopts a resolution adding FPUD to Division 2. EMWD staff was also authorized to initiate the redistricting process to rebalance the...

  • Sheriff Log

    Updated Feb 29, 2024

    NOTE: While these reports have been taken straight from the Sheriff's Office, individuals are innocent until proven guilty. These addresses reveal the block number, not an exact location. Feb. 18 1800 blk Fallbrook Oaks Ct. Threaten crime with intent to terrorize Feb. 19 100 blk S. Main Ave. Stolen vehicle/take vehicle without owner's consent Feb. 20 Tenaja Truck Trail Lost article 200 blk Oberlander Way Burglary - Residential 700 blk W. Fallbrook St. Arrest - Spousal/cohabitant abuse with minor injury 1100 blk Old Stage Rd....

  • Enrollment opens for Beginning Farmers and Ranchers program

    Updated Feb 29, 2024

    SACRAMENTO – The California Bountiful Foundation, the 501(c)3 science, research and education nonprofit organization of the California Farm Bureau began enrollment Feb. 21 for a new program called Expanding Our Roots: Beginning Farmers and Ranchers Mentorship Program. The program has a website where beginning farmers and ranchers with one to 10 years of farming and ranching experience in California may enroll for free in the mentorship program, go to https://www.californiabountifulfoundation.com/. Farmers and ranchers...

  • Common ways scammers steal tax refunds

    Updated Feb 29, 2024

    SACRAMENTO – Did you know tax preparers are not allowed to take a percentage of your tax refund as compensation? Or that an advertisement promising guaranteed tax refunds is a red flag for fraud? “How can anyone know you’re getting a refund until after they’ve looked at your paperwork? It’s simple. They can’t,” Lester Crawford, chair of the California Tax Education Council, a state-mandated nonprofit organization that manages the registration of more than 40,000 tax preparers, said. “The key to staying out of...

  • Worker of the Week grooms in paradise

    Updated Feb 29, 2024

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  • Registrar reminds voters to vote early for March Presidential Primary Election

    Tracy DeFore, County of San Diego Communications Office|Updated Feb 29, 2024

    If you’re a registered voter and haven’t cast your ballot yet, you’ll soon get a reminder from the Registrar’s office that you have less than two weeks to cast your ballot for the March presidential primary election. The Registrar sent over 1.8 million reminder postcards to registered voters in San Diego County who had not voted as of Feb. 14. Don’t delay! If you have been holding onto your ballot, act now and vote from the comfort of your home. Sign and date your return envelope, seal your completed ballot inside...

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