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  • BREAKING NEWS: UPDATE on Missing Teen Who is Subject of Feather Alert

    Julie Reeder|Updated Oct 25, 2024

    The search continues for Keira Trujillo, age 16, who is the subject of a CHP Feather Alert. Trujillo is an Indigenous girl from the Pala Indian Reservation. She stands about 5'3" tall and weighs approximately 110 pounds. She has dirty blonde hair and blue eyes. She was last seen wearing a black hoodie, black leggings, black Chuck Taylor shoes, and black sunglasses. Trujillo was carrying a red backpack. Due to the circumstances of her disappearance, Trujillo is now considered... Full story

  • Residential fire burns two-story home on Olive Hill

    Julie Reeder - Brian Briggs|Updated Oct 23, 2024

    A working residential fire was reported on Wednesday, Oct. 23 at 3:41 pm at 3017 Olive Hill Rd. NCFPD (North County Fire Protection District), Vista Fire and CDF (California Dept. of Forestry) worked collectively to get the fire under control. The extra engines were requested for overhaul, which is the process of searching for and putting out any remaining pockets of fire after a residential fire has been controlled. It's important to complete the overhaul process because a... Full story

  • Equestrian Community expresses frustration over new Bonsall Park plans

    Julie Reeder, Publisher|Updated Oct 18, 2024

    "Help Save our Trails," a local equestrian group, met Saturday to voice their concerns over being unfairly excluded from the new Bonsall Community Park's design and planning process. The park, which is part of the larger San Luis Rey River Park, has sparked frustration among horse enthusiasts who believe the park's current plan fails to accommodate their needs. The San Luis Rey River Park, a significant regional park, includes a historic 18-mile trail that has been used by...

  • Driver ejected in single-vehicle accident off roadway near Star Track on SR 76

    Julie Reeder|Updated Oct 17, 2024

    Authorities are investigating a serious single-vehicle crash that occurred near Star Track in Vista, California, this afternoon, Thursday, Oct. 17. At approximately 4:05 p.m., a vehicle veered off the roadway into thick brush, with the driver reportedly ejected from the vehicle and trapped underneath it. California Highway Patrol officers and emergency crews arrived at the scene at around 4:17 p.m., following reports that the crash site, obscured by vegetation, was not... Full story

  • Rollover Accident on California Freeway: Investigation Ongoing

    Julie Reeder|Updated Oct 17, 2024

    A single-vehicle rollover accident occurred on I15 northbound, just south of Deer Springs Rd. this afternoon, with emergency responders still on the scene as of 2:33 p.m. According to initial reports, the vehicle, a silver Mercedes hatchback, veered from the fast lane, crossed all lanes of traffic, and rolled over before coming to rest on its side on the right-hand shoulder with four people inside. California Highway Patrol officers were dispatched to the scene at... Full story

  • Traffic collision on Old Hwy 395 involving two vehicles

    Julie Reeder|Updated Oct 17, 2024

    A traffic collision occurred Friday afternoon on Old Highway 395 at Canonita Drive, involving two vehicles. The incident, which was reported at approximately 1:28 p.m. on Oct. 17, Thursday. The accident involved a black BMW X5 and an unidentified silver vehicle. There have been minor injuries reported. North County Fire and California Highway Patrol and emergency units were dispatched to the scene, with the first unit assigned at 1:32 p.m. and another unit en route by 1:41... Full story

  • Two vehicle crash has E. Mission lanes blocked temporarily

    Julie Reeder - Brian Briggs|Updated Oct 15, 2024

    At 6:43 pm on Tuesday, Oct. 15, two cars were towed after a collision at 936 E. Mission. One car, it appeared hit a parked truck, possibly after colliding with another car coming in the opposite direction. Both east and west lanes were blocked for a few minutes while first responders cleaned up the accident and attended to the drivers.... Full story

  • Motorcycle vs two vehicle collision slows traffic on I15 South

    Julie Reeder - Brian Briggs|Updated Oct 15, 2024

    A motorcycle accident on I15 south, just south of the Mission Rd onramp involving a truck and another car briefly caused disruptions along I15, according to a California Highway Patrol (CHP) incident report. The crash occurred at approximately 6:23 a.m., when a motorcyclist was reportedly lane-splitting and was struck by a truck. The motorcyclist then collided with another vehicle, according to the CHP report. However, all vehicles involved were able to move to the center... Full story

  • Family and friends find Miguel Munoz after mistaken jail release in San Diego

    Julie Reeder - AC Investigations|Updated Oct 14, 2024

    The family of Miguel Munoz, a diagnosed schizophrenic from Fallbrook, experienced an emotional four-day search after he was mistakenly released from San Diego Central Jail in the middle of the night without their knowledge. Munoz, 35, was arrested on October 3 for public intoxication near his home in Fallbrook. He was booked and released out of San Diego Central Jail onto the unfamiliar streets of downtown San Diego just after midnight on Friday. His family, unaware of his... Full story

  • Equestrian community expresses frustration over lack of accommodation in new Bonsall Community Park

    Julie Reeder|Updated Oct 14, 2024

    "Help Save Our Trails," a local equestrian group, met Saturday to voice their concerns over being unfairly excluded from the new Bonsall Community Park's design and planning process. The park, which is part of the larger San Luis Rey River Park, has sparked frustration among horse enthusiasts who believe the park's current plan fails to accommodate their needs. The San Luis Rey River Park, a significant regional park, includes a historic 18-mile trail that has been used by... Full story

  • Hammer attack suspect may have been seeking revenge for molestation

    Julie Reeder - AC Investigations - Brian Briggs|Updated Oct 10, 2024

    Ann Corrine Gustafson, age 27, was arrested Tuesday night, Oct. 1, for the bludgeoning of George Villareal, age 67, and his wife, Nancy Dobson-Villareal, 66. Gustafson is accused of attempted murder and beating both the victims with a hammer. Someone was reported to have entered their home. A hot prowler was initially reported and then the call changed to an Assault with a Deadly Weapon. Gustafson was arrested for 187(APC) Attempted Murder 1st Degree-Felony, 245... Full story

  • Fallbrook Bonsall International Film Festival 2024 set to celebrate global and local talent

    Julie Reeder, Publisher|Updated Oct 10, 2024

    The Fallbrook Bonsall International Film Festival is back for its 2024 edition, bringing an exciting lineup of independent films from around the world. Taking place on Oct. 12-13 at the River Village Cinema D'Place, this year's festival will showcase an eclectic array of 30 films across both days. “There will be feature films, short films, feature documentaries, short documentaries, animation, and student films,” said the festival Prez Leo Romero. Attendees can choose a blo...

  • FEMA is insolvent and hurricane survivors help each other

    Julie Reeder, Publisher|Updated Oct 10, 2024
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    Breaking news surrounding Hurricane Helene has sparked widespread controversy, with polarizing rumors and unsettling facts dominating the internet and airwaves. Questions have arisen about FEMA’s response, financial state, and potential involvement in blocking recovery efforts, all while the catastrophic hurricane continued its destructive path. Other people reported that FEMA was trying to manage privately purchased supplies going into the hurricane affected areas so they c... Full story

  • Explosion in Rancho Monserate mobile home park

    Julie Reeder|Updated Oct 10, 2024

    A golf cart exploded under the carport of the Rancho Monserate mobile home park, catching a neighboring mobile home on fire. The working residential fire was reported at 4650 Dulin Rd. Neighbors said the owners of the home next door that had some damage are not in the country right now. One person watching said, "The golf cart is just gone. It exploded. There's just grease everywhere." North County Fire has responded with at least four engines, ready to keep the fire from... Full story

  • Familia y amigos encuentran a Miguel Muñoz tras liberación errónea de la cárcel en San Diego

    Julie Reeder|Updated Oct 7, 2024

    La familia de Miguel Muñoz, un esquizofrénico diagnosticado de Fallbrook, vivió una búsqueda emocional de cuatro días después de que fuera liberado por error de la Cárcel Central de San Diego en medio de la noche, sin que ellos lo supieran. Muñoz, de 35 años, fue arrestado el 3 de octubre por intoxicación pública cerca de su casa en Fallbrook. Fue ingresado y liberado de la Cárcel Central de San Diego en las calles desconocidas del centro de San Diego poco después de... Full story

  • Extreme Smile Makeovers: Inside a Modern Dental Practice

    Julie Reeder, Publisher|Updated Oct 6, 2024

    Dr. Colby from Fallbrook Village Dental was recently featured as a guest on a show called the Wellness Hour with Randy Alvarez. They discussed the latest advancements in full mouth reconstruction "Teeth-in-a-day." He shared stories from his patients who have come into his office and left in one day with brand new life-changing smiles. Walking into a dentist's office can be daunting for many but, at Dr. Colby's practice, patients find something entirely different: comfort,... Full story

  • Overturned Vehicle Blocks Southbound Lane on South Mission Road

    Julie Reeder - AC Investigations|Updated Oct 5, 2024

    An early morning traffic collision involving an overturned vehicle blocked part of South Mission Road near Mission Oaks Road on Friday, October 5, according to the California Highway Patrol (CHP). The incident occurred just after 6 a.m., when a vehicle, reportedly swerving before the crash, hit a wall and overturned in the southbound lane of South Mission Road. Eyewitnesses said the driver, described as a Hispanic male in his 20s, attempted to enlist the help of bystanders to... Full story

  • California Porsche Restoration – CPR Classic reported to face $11.7M in lawsuits

    Julie Reeder, Publisher|Updated Oct 3, 2024

    CPR Classic, a Fallbrook-based company specializing in Porsche restoration and sales, has been reported by several media outlets to be facing multiple lawsuits. The lawsuits allege fraudulent business practices. The company is accused of selling cars without compensating the original owners and taking money from buyers without delivering the vehicles, with claims totaling $11.7 million, according to an investigation by NBC 7 San Diego. For more than 40 years, CPR Classic has...

  • The 'Pact for the Future' adopted by every country during UN Assembly

    Julie Reeder, Publisher|Updated Oct 3, 2024

    The United Nations’ adopted "Pact for the Future" last week, which is drawing significant backlash, particularly from U.S. lawmakers and state leaders who are raising concerns about the pact's implications for American sovereignty and its cozy relationship with the Chinese Communist Party (CCP). The 66-page agreement, which outlines sweeping changes in global governance, has been labeled by critics as an attempt to centralize power under international organizations, notably t... Full story

  • Woman arrested for domestic abuse

    Julie Reeder - AC Investigations|Updated Oct 2, 2024

    On Tuesday, Oct. 1, a woman, Ronquira Jones, 22, was arrested for 273.5(A) - PC - Spousal/cohabitant abuse with minor injury and booked into Las Colinas Detention Facility in San Diego. The call came in at 10:12 am from the Westside Apartments at 145 W. Clemmens Lane.... Full story

  • Line Fire 'flair up' seen from Fallbrook

    Julie Reeder - Brian Briggs|Updated Oct 1, 2024

    A flair up from the Line Fire in the San Bernardino County mountains can be seen from Fallbrook. There have also been smaller fires in Lake Elsinore, Perris and Winchester reported today. Several more tankers have been called up today to help fight the Line Fire. It was reported to have burned over 40,000 acres and was 85% contained before the flair up.... Full story

  • Family in Fallbrook Swatted

    Julie Reeder -AC Investigations|Updated Oct 1, 2024

    On Thursday night, Sept. 26, at 7:44 pm there was an Assault with a Deadly Weapon call in the 5000 block of Lake Circle Rd in the Rancho Viejo neighborhood. It seemed serious. There were multiple units en route, ASTREA helicopter and also an air ambulance. The call suggested there may be two victims. Upon further investigation, it appeared it was a fake call. The family was "swatted." What is swatting? In the digital age, where anonymity and instant communication thrive, a... Full story

  • WARNING: Graphic language - Incident at Dominic's Deli Results in Arrest, Good Samaritan Saves the Day

    Julie Reeder - AC Investigations|Updated Sep 30, 2024

    https://youtu.be/GfppdbzWatE CONTENT WARNING: THE VIDEO CONTAINS GRAPHIC LANGUAGE AND OBSCENITIES THAT MAY BE OFFENSIVE OR DISTURBING TO SOME AUDIENCES. VIEWER DISCRETION IS ADVISED. A chaotic scene unfolded Saturday evening at Dominic's Deli when Kerry Flynn, 48, a resident of one of the local motels in town, was arrested after causing a major disturbance and vandalising Dominic's Deli. He was arrested and booked for a 243(C)(2), battery on a police officer without injury, 69PC -4 charges- obstruct, resist executive officer,... Full story

  • We can no longer allow migrant children to be 'lost' or smuggled coming across the border

    Julie Reeder, Publisher|Updated Sep 26, 2024

    The recent case of Vanessa Valadez and her role in smuggling children across the U.S.-Mexico border exposes the alarming vulnerability of migrant minors and the urgent need for tighter border control measures to protect them. Valadez and her co-conspirators not only engaged in human smuggling but went so far as to sedate young children with gummies to bypass border authorities, highlighting the cruel and dangerous methods used by criminal organizations. This situation... Full story

  • One person transported after sedan vs semi accident

    Julie Reeder and Brian Briggs|Updated Sep 23, 2024

    One person was transported after a two-vehicle collision that occurred Monday evening on northbound Interstate 15 near Mission Road in Fallbrook, according to the California Highway Patrol. The crash, reported at 8:40 p.m., involved a semi truck being rear-ended by a BMW sedan. It remains unclear whether the vehicles were blocking traffic at the time of the incident. CHP units arrived at the scene around 8:45 p.m. and reported major front-end damage to the front of the BMW... Full story

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