Week of January 9, 2025
Week of January 9, 2025
A motorcyclist's foot was severed during a vehicle vs. motorcycle accident Monday evening at the intersection of South Main Avenue and East Aviation Road, authorities said. The severed foot was transported with the rider and taken to a local hospital. The incident occurred around 4:05 pm., when a white Chevrolet Suburban collided with a motorcycle, leaving the rider down in the roadway, according to California Highway Patrol dispatch logs. Emergency responders were alerted to... Full story
A pedestrian was struck by a vehicle while reported by a bystander to have been walking in the crosswalk at the intersection of North Main Avenue and East Alvarado Street late Sunday afternoon, according to the CHP. The collision occurred at approximately 5:46 p.m. and involved a silver Nissan sedan, according to initial reports from the California Highway Patrol. Emergency responders were dispatched to the scene shortly after the incident was reported. The condition of the... Full story
A two-vehicle collision involving a black Acura and a gray sedan occurred Saturday evening near North Mission Road and West Alvarado Street, according to the California Highway Patrol (CHP). It was the second accident at that location this week. The crash, reported at 7:09 p.m., involved juveniles in one of the vehicles, prompting precautionary measures by responding units. Emergency crews, including firefighters, arrived on the scene by 7:11 p.m., with law enforcement and... Full story
At 9:19 pm tonight, Friday, Jan. 11, a solo vehicle traffic collision was reported to have hit a pole of a sign in front of Scrappy's Tire, on S. Main and College. It was reported from the CHP report that it was a woman in the car and there may have been open containers. That is all the information provided at this... Full story
A fire involving a home and vegetation broke out on South Mission Rd. on Friday, January 10. One firefighter suffered mild injuries and was transported to a local hospital for treatment. The home was burned and deemed a total loss, as well as multiple cars. Firefighters were able to stop the rate of spread at three acres. according to NCFPD Capt. John Choi. The blaze was first reported at 9:55 a.m. at 2728 S. Mission Road. The fire prompted a swift response from multiple... Full story
SACRAMENTO – With dangerous winds and extreme fire weather forecasted through Thursday in Southern California, Governor Gavin Newsom announced the state is deploying resources to protect California communities. Specifically, Los Angeles and Ventura Counties, as well as other parts of Southern California, are expected to experience a “life-threatening and destructive” windstorm, as well as extreme fire risk from Tuesday morning through Thursday due to high winds and low humidity. “The state is taking early, proactive...
California has seen at least 46 maternity ward closures since 2012, with nearly 60% of these closures occurring in just the past three years. From major urban centers like Los Angeles County to smaller, rural communities, these closures leave families grappling with a pressing question: What does the future hold for maternity care? This crisis is deeply personal for families navigating pregnancy and childbirth. As hospitals consolidate and financial constraints force...
Fallbrook friends and family and the Orange County Fire Authority (OCFA) are mourning the loss of Fallbrook resident and OCFA Fire Apparatus Engineer Kevin Skinner, who tragically passed away early Sunday morning, Jan. 5, while responding to a two-story residential kitchen fire. The details were given at a press conference on Sunday morning by OCFA Chief Brian Fennessy, "At 4:56 a.m., OCFA firefighters were dispatched to a blaze in the 29400 block of Pointe Royale in Laguna...
FALLBROOK – Rally for Children's philanthropy committee is excited to announce the recipients for its 2024 philanthropy funding. The recipients are Boys and Girls Clubs of North County, Fallbrook Child Development Center, Fallbrook A Leer/Reading Family Literacy Day, Fallbrook Food Pantry, Fallbrook Land Conservancy, Fallbrook Music Society, Friends of Fallbrook Community Center, Love On Your Back, Operation Showers of Appreciation – OSOAmil, AAUW and Fallbrook School of...
Sonny Miller lives in Fallbrook and is a maintenance and operations project manager for the Rancho California Water District. He had a lead role in developing a well depth monitoring system which was a finalist for the Excellence in Innovation Award presented at the Dec. 3-5 Association of California Water Agencies fall conference in Palm Desert, and Miller was on a Dec. 5 panel in which representatives from the finalist agencies discussed their projects. "I thought the ACWA...
FALLBROOK – Boys & Girls Clubs of North County is buzzing with excitement here as they celebrate the amazing success of their annual toy drive. Thanks to the incredible generosity of this fabulous community, they collected and distributed over 1,000 toys to club members, filling the air with joy and leaving smiles on the faces of countless children this holiday season. A huge shoutout to every resident, local business, and organization that joined forces to make this toy...
FALLBROOK – Potter Junior High School is excited to announce its special lunchtime tradition, Lunch on the Lawn, an initiative designed to foster community and engagement by welcoming families onto campus. Held several times a year across district schools, Lunch on the Lawn invites students to share a meal with their parents, guardians, and family members in a relaxed, outdoor setting on the school's spacious lawn. This event provides a unique opportunity for families to...
JAMESTOWN, ND – Brady Hoff, of Fallbrook, was named to the fall 2024 dean's list at the University of Jamestown in Jamestown, North Dakota. Students are named to the Dean's List when they earn a 3.5 GPA while taking at least 12 credit hours for the semester. University of Jamestown is consistently ranked as a top regional university in the Midwest by U.S. News & World Report. Founded in 1883 as Jamestown College, UJ is a private, Christian liberal arts institution that offers a wide range of undergraduate and graduate...
Melton "Melt" Darwyn Wann, age 88, passed away peacefully at home in Fallbrook, California, on December 24, 2024. Melt was born to Joe and Mary Wann in Myrtle Springs, Texas on March 9, 1936, and moved with his family to Fallbrook at the age of 6. Melt was a natural athlete, and baseball was his first love, although his high school coaches drafted him to play football as well. He graduated from Fallbrook High School in 1955 and married his high school sweet-heart, Margaret...
A time extension for the planned Marquart Ranch subdivision has been approved by the San Diego County Board of Supervisors. The supervisors’ 4-0 vote Dec. 11, with Joel Anderson absent, extends the time to complete the public infrastructure to Dec. 11, 2026. The action also amended the security agreement to increase the amount required to guarantee completion of the infrastructure. In October 2007, the county’s Planning Commission approved a tentative map to subdivide the 44.2-acre Marquart Ranch property into nine...
FALLBROOK – Thinking about moving? While summer may seem like the typical season for a big move, wintertime in San Diego offers some surprising advantages. Winter might not be a usual choice for moving, but in SoCal, it makes perfect sense. From better deals to comfortable weather, the benefits of relocating during the winter season are too good to ignore. The benefits of moving during the winter season Cool and comfortable temperatures While the rest of the country might be dealing with icy roads and blizzards, San...
The San Diego Sockers' second game at Frontwave Arena in Oceanside was played Dec. 20 against the Tacoma Stars, whose goalkeeper is 2007 Fallbrook High School graduate Chris Toth. "It's cool. It's nice. It's great for the city," Toth said of the Sockers' new arena. "It's a very nice place. It's a great addition for Oceanside and San Diego. It's also a great addition for indoor soccer." The match against the Sockers was Toth's first Major Arena Soccer League game at Frontwave...
With the New Year all around us, here are a few gardening resolutions for 2025 for the betterment of yourself, your family, your community, and the earth. I suggest a few of these thoughts to consider. · Adjust your life to be more harmonious with the earth and its flora & fauna · Solve that problem area in the garden and take joy in the accomplishment · Give more respect to the earth, yourself, and others in your community · Start a veggie garden with the family and...
FALLBROOK – North County Parkinson's Support Group (NCPSG) Fallbrook invites everyone to join its monthly Parkinson’s Support Group meeting, every fourth Friday of the month. This month’s meeting is Friday, Jan. 24, 10 a.m. to noon at the Fallbrook Regional Health and Wellness Center, 1636 E. Mission Road. The topic is “Exercise is Medicine” presented by speaker Dean Sbragia, MBA, CDP, CMDCP, AIB-VRll. He is the CEO of Medical Fitness Solutions and manager of Diversified Healthcare Development, LLC. Sbragia has...
FALLBROOK – The Fallbrook Regional Health District has given a construction update for its Health & Wellness Center parking lot which will be repaved from Jan. 13 to 17. The Community Health & Wellness Center is scheduled to reopen on Tuesday, Jan. 21, but construction timelines can be unpredictable, so staff will confirm the reopen date mid-January. The classes listed below will be meeting at FRHD's Administration Building, 138 S. Brandon Road, while the Community Health & Wellness Center is still under construction. ...
SACRAMENTO – Senate Minority Leader Brian W. Jones (R-San Diego), on Jan. 2, urged Californians to brace themselves for a new wave of tax hikes and higher costs driven by Democrat policies. These increases will hit workers, families, and small businesses hard in 2025: 1. Higher taxes for small businesses: All businesses, including small businesses, will be forced to pay an extra $21 per employee on their payroll taxes in 2025. Under the Newsom Administration, California lost $33 billion in unemployment fraud during the... Full story
As a proud MAGA patriot, I am so heartened by the overwhelming success of the 2024 election. It shows that the majority of the U.S. and I dare say the world is in favor of our election of Donald J. Trump, the 47th President of America. This is a time of beginning again. Hold on, it may be a bumpy ride, but it will be worth every bump! There have been many dips in the past four years if people will only allow themselves to acknowledge them. Finally, the borders (north and south) will be secure. It may take time, but "they"... Full story
You’ve probably noticed something different this week – we’ve combined all three of our papers into a single edition. We’ve done this a couple of times in the past, and you might see it happen a few more times in the future. Why? It’s a way for us to provide extra value to our readers and advertisers, especially around the start of the year. If you enjoy getting news from neighboring towns at no extra cost, we’d love to hear your thoughts! On the other hand, if... Full story
To some the anniversary of the United States Supreme Court’s Roe v. Wade decision which legalized abortion spurs discussion about somebody who didn’t want a child and somebody else who would desire that child. Christmas is also subject to such discussion since Jesus was the result of an unplanned (at Mary's end) pregnancy. For me the week after Christmas is when I think of the value of an unwanted child. In 1989, I visited my parents’ house the Saturday after Christmas. I parked across the street from their house. A... Full story
As we begin 2025, our County faces a significant decision. Currently, the Board of Supervisors is operating with four members instead of five, following Supervisor Nora Vargas’s resignation. This vacancy presents us with two options: appoint a replacement or hold a special election. We've been in this position before. When Supervisor Nathan Fletcher left office, we chose the right path – we let the people decide by holding an election. Now, with Supervisor Vargas stepping... Full story
With scarcely a moment to reflect on the gravity of their party's defeat, two of the most annoying and mistrusted talking heads on cable TV, Rachael Maddow and Joy Reed, have returned to the intersection of journalistic malpractice and editorial malfeasance. Today, the pair of diversity hires make seven-figure salaries to pollute the airways day in and day out with their vile comments, mischaracterizations, and mean-spirited monologues. For most of us, listening to an hour of these two DEI divas bashing Trump would be akin... Full story
FALLBROOK – The Fallbrook Chapter of The American Association of University Women held its annual "red stocking" fundraiser on Dec. 6, 2024, to support scholarship funds for girls planning to attend college. The group presents monthly educational topics with free memberships for local students. Entertainment was provided by a superb DJ, with holiday favorites presented by The Fallbrook Chorale. As per usual, the table was set to reflect a range of many crowd-pleasing...
