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Palomar Health Medical Group has shut down its phone lines and patient portal while it investigates “suspicious activity on certain computer systems within its network.” Fallbrook’s Graybill Medical Group is part of PHMG and is included in this shutdown. According to an NBC 7 news report, in a letter to patients dated May 6, PHMG said it detected the activity on May 5. PHMG took the affected systems offline, to “prevent the spread of any potential malware and launched an investigation into the nature and scope of the event,...
At Pala Rd and just east of Horse Ranch Creek Rd, a head-on collision left four people dead. A fifth person was reported to have survived and transported to a local hospital in serious condition. It was reported at 11:21 pm Friday night, 05/10/24. Video https://youtu.be/78yEIWG_E0Y?si=w6PDtoge1gFetmfk It appears there were two vehicles, a grey Chrysler 300 and a white Jeep Gladiator that crashed head-on. A person on scene believed the grey Chrysler 300 may have been traveling...
At about 1:50 pm today, May 9, a motorhome caught fire on the I-15 northbound just north of Mission Rd off ramp. No one was reported hurt. It was occupied by one person who was able to escape before it became fully engulfed....
Charges were filed Wednesday, May 8, at 11:26 pm by the San Diego Police Dept. when Patrick Lowell was released from the hospital and booked into Vista Detention Center. Patrick Wendell Lowell, 66, was shot and injured by Sheriffs in Bonsall on May 4, after multiple calls from the public expressing concern about someone walking on Mission Rd/SR 76 waving weapons. After refusing to drop his weapons last Saturday, May 2, two Vista Sheriffs deputies dischsrched their firearms,...
Following an officer-involved shooting in Bonsall on Saturday, May 4, involving deputies from the Vista Sheriff's Department, more details have emerged regarding the incident and its aftermath. The individual shot during the altercation has been identified as Patrick Wendell Lowell, 66, with addresses in Escondido and Fallbrook. Sources who know Lowell believe he may have been most currently staying under the Bonsall bridge. According to Lowell's social media, he is also a...
Next week on May 13, Betsy Phillips ,will reach another milestone in her life, celebrating 107 years young. What a privilege to know this charming, intelligent and wise woman. Every afternoon almost without fail, Betsy enjoys her afternoon walks. She has always had a keen interest in the appreciation of bird life and flowers. One couldn't find a more lovely place to soak up nature, than our own beautiful Fallbrook. Betsy has become, one would say, a celebrity in Fallbrook. A...
FALLBROOK – At a special board meeting April 30, the Fallbrook Public Utility District and Eastern Municipal Water District celebrated switching water wholesalers in a move that allows Eastern to provide water service to FPUD. FPUD also recognized many community leaders who worked hard spreading the message of the benefits of detaching. They made phone calls, posted Measure A signs around town, ran ads, and created a campaign to inform people that made the switch go from a p...
FALLBROOK – Michael McGuire, Donations Chair for the Fallbrook Vintage Car Club, recently presented donations to two groups in early May. These ongoing monthly donations are the direct result of funds generated at the club's annual car show and the Avocado Festival through FVCC merchandise sales, car show registrations, and swap meet/faire spaces. The club supports three college scholarships, two for Fallbrook High School and one for Bonsall High School. Excitement is b...
Lillian Cornish of Fallbrook celebrated her 100th birthday on May 1, with a gathering of family members and a visit by North County Fire. She was born in Pittsburg, Pennsylvania. Before she came to Fallbrook, Cornish lived in Arcadia, California. After her husband passed away in 1998, she moved to Fallbrook in 2000 to be near her children. She said her happiest moment living in Fallbrook is walking around the neighborhood visiting family and friends with her dog. Before she...
FALLBROOK – May Day was a perfect time to celebrate the publication of "More Wise Women of a Friendly Village." Editor Sue Thorne had promised to deliver what she referred to as her "baby" in nine months and – thanks to some beautiful input from over 30 ladies – the deadline was met. Sixteen of the "wise women" featured in the book gathered for a champagne launch at Thorne's house to pick up their copies and ooh and aah over the lovely Fallbrook scene on the cover (phot...
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. April 29 9400 blk Rainbow Creek Rd. Simple battery 4500 blk La Canada Rd. Arrest - Possession of controlled substance and paraphernalia 1400 blk Alturas Rd. 5150 - Suicide - Attempt - 72 hr observation 400 blk S. Main Ave. Vandalism - $400 or more 3400 blk Laketree Dr. Found property 900 blk Alturas Rd. Tampering with a vehicle 2600 blk...
The Board of Supervisors continued its process to hire a new Chief Administrative Officer by conducting interviews with semifinalist candidates May 3. The County of San Diego is conducting a comprehensive nationwide search for its next Chief Administrative Officer, a position appointed by the Board of Supervisors to implement the Board’s vision and policies and direct the County’s daily operations. The County of San Diego is the fifth largest county in the nation, with more than 20,000 employees and an $8 billion budget tha...
A unanimous SDCWA board vote Thursday, April 25, approved a $5,644,936 contract with Hazen & Sawyer, which is headquartered in New York but has a regional headquarters in Los Angeles and offices in Irvine and San Diego, to provide the design and engineering support services for the replacement of the CWA pipelines in Moosa Canyon. The contract scope of work will include subsurface investigation and engineering support during construction as well as preliminary and final design. The CWA’s Second Aqueduct crosses Moosa Canyon n...
WASHINGTON – The FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center released the 2023 edition of its annual Elder Fraud Report Tuesday, April 30. Elder fraud complaints to the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center increased by 14% in 2023, and associated losses increased by about 11%, according to IC3’s 2023 Elder Fraud Report, released April 30. The annual publication provides statistics about incidents of elder fraud – or fraud that explicitly targets older Americans’ money or cryptocurrency – that are reported to IC3. The report ai...
FALLBROOK – Fallbrook Newcomers recently held a fun and festive Havana Nights Dinner Party hosted by Newcomers Events Director Candice Kelly and her dedicated events committee members. The popular Newcomers themed dinner parties are a great way to make new friends while enjoying a delicious meal in a relaxing environment. The Havana Nights Party took place on April 13, at the lovely home of Tom Moser and Christy Gordon and included a delicious Cuban style dinner, drinks and y...
Bob and Kathy Sears, my cherished companions throughout my Fallbrook years, now have that faraway look in their eyes. I know the feeling well. It seeps into the soul when a person has one foot planted firmly in the past and the other dipping a toe into an unknown future. I have visited more than 55 countries and lived in 15 places over my 70 years. The longest stretch – some 21 years – has been spent in my beloved Fallbrook. As it was that we three said: “So long” a few days ago. The Sears are my story today. And togethe...
FALLBROOK – The staff of the Fallbrook Senior Center extends an invitation to the community to commemorate the center’s 50th Anniversary Celebration Week, taking place from May 13 to May 17 with the following events. Monday, May 13 – 12:30 p.m. – Fallbrook Storytelling Festival Premiere at the Senior Center Auditorium, 399 Heald Lane. Enjoy short three-minute videos capturing some of the local residents. Snacks will be provided at this free event. Tuesday, May 14 – 10:30 a.m. – Lunch will be held at the Fallbrook Community C...
FALLBROOK – Fallbrook Women's Connection invites all ladies to attend a handcrafted jewelry show and brunch event in the ballroom of the Beverly Mansion at Grand Tradition Estates and Gardens, Friday, May 17 from 10 a.m. to noon. Doors open at 9:15 a.m. for shopping. The program will be presented by Linda M. Furry of "Designs by Linda," a Riverside resident who has been working with jewelry for 24 years. She focuses on one-of-a-kind, handcrafted necklaces, earrings, and b...
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. April 22 500 blk W. Alvarado St. Medical Examiners case - Death 1100 blk S. Main Av. Arrest - Obstruct/resist peace officer/emergency medical technician and vandalism ($400 or more) 1200 blk Alturas Rd. Simple battery Pico / E. Mission Rd. Found property 300 blk N. Main Ave. Found property 3800 blk Alta Vista Dr. Fraud - Get credit/others...
SAN DIEGO – San Diego County Assessor/Recorder/County Clerk Jordan Z. Marks reminds all business, aircraft, and vessel owners that Tuesday, May 7 is the State of California-mandated deadline for filing unsecured business personal property statements. Filings must be postmarked on or before May 7 to avoid a 10% late filing penalty. The unsecured property tax bills are issued based on the statements filed by May 7 and must be paid before Aug. 31. Marks said, “As an advocate for San Diegans, my office and I try to reach eve...
SAN DIEGO – San Diego Assessor/Recorder/County Clerk Jordan Z. Marks will host a two-day Apostille Pop-Up Shop event, in partnership with the California Secretary of State, Monday, May 13, and Tuesday, May 14, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., at the San Diego County Administration Center, 1600 Pacific Highway, Room 273, with free parking on-site. This event brings Sacramento representatives from the California Secretary of State office to provide apostille, an authentication service, on-site in San Diego. Currently, the California S...
Imagine trying to put together a budget for nearly 3.3 million people in a region about the size of Connecticut. It's a big project and county staff has been working on it for months. They're now putting the final touches on a balanced, recommended budget for the new fiscal year that starts July 1. The numbers will be released May 2. Last year, the overall budget was $8.17 billion. How does this affect you? If you go out to eat, visit the beach, own a home or vote then the...