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Local veterans work tirelessly for the community
The local Veterans of Foreign Wars post's past commander, Chris Ingraham, has first-hand knowledge and experience with the VFW's National Home for Children. He also is the State and... — Updated 8/12/2022
Early morning residential fire contained to one apartment unit
UPDATE: North County Fire Protection District firefighters responded to an apartment fire at the Smoketree Apartments located at 795 West Fallbrook Street in Fallbrook on... — Updated 8/3/2022 Full story
Sheriffs invite community to National Night Out on Tuesday, August 2
The Fallbrook Sheriff Substation hosts a National Night Out event from 5 to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 2 in the parking lot behind the Chamber of Commerce at 111 S. Main Avenue. The public is invited to attend. National Night Out is... — Updated 7/29/2022 Full story
Initial reporting call sent NCFPD to the Fallbrook Airpark when recent plane crashed
One person died and a second was critically injured when a 1953 vintage T-28B aircraft they were in crashed in Fallbrook, Saturday, July 23. According to NCFPD spokesperson PIO... — Updated 7/29/2022 Full story
Sheriffs invite community to National Night Out on Tuesday, August 2
The Fallbrook Sheriff Substation hosts a National Night Out event from 5 to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 2 in the parking lot behind the Chamber of Commerce at 111 S. Main Avenue. The public is invited to attend. National Night Out is... — Updated 7/28/2022 Full story
Disgruntled woman disturbed the peace at Alva Lane, East Alvarado Street Monday, July 25
An obviously disgruntled woman made life non-peaceful for awhile last night near Alva Lane and East Alvarado Street. According to the San Diego County Sheriff Watch Commander, the woman drove onto someone’s driveway and started... — Updated 7/26/2022 Full story
Combustible materials on condo balcony leads to damaging fire
A condo in Bonsall had combustible materials on the balcony, July 19, which lead to a fire. A neighbor called the fire department with a report of smoke coming from the condo on Del Cielo Este in Bonsall. When firefighters arrived... — Updated 7/25/2022 Full story
Early morning road-rage shooting on SB I-15 leads to crash, arrest
A road rage incident at SB I-15, just past Rainbow Valley Boulevard, happened early Monday morning when one or more of the occupants in a silver Mercedes shot at a Blue Dodge Ram Truck driver. The truck driver was a 57-year-old... — Updated 7/25/2022 Full story
Horse back on its hooves after brief break in Santa Margarita River
After a morning of hot trail riding, a horse decided to take a break in the water of the Santa Margarita River. The only problem was, it couldn't get back up on its own. Riders... — Updated 7/25/2022 Full story
Beloved longtime thrift store shutting its doors, but not by choice
It was a flurry of activity Thursday at St. John's Thrift Store. Despite the impending closing, the volunteers and managers put on happy faces and helped customers, and packed up... — Updated 7/22/2022 Full story
Beloved longtime thrift store shutting its doors, but not by choice
Today is the final day to shop at St. John's Thrift Store It was a flurry of activity Thursday at St. John's Thrift Store. Despite the impending closing the volunteers and managers put on happy faces and helped customers, and packe... — Updated 7/21/2022
Ecology Wrecking Storage fire sent nasty smoke throughout the 76 corridor
Monday's nasty fire at the Ecology Wrecking Storage facility off Airport Road in Oceanside has been knocked down and most of the smoke has dissipated, according to observations and spokesmen. Multiple agencies fought the fire,... — Updated 7/18/2022 Full story
Motorcycle vs vehicle collision sends one to hospital
A motorcycle vs vehicle collision at around 7 p.m. on July 13, by Turnagain Apartments on East Mission Road sent the motorcyclist to the hospital. According to North County Fire, the adult patient was transported to Camp Pendleton... — Updated 7/14/2022 Full story
CHP investigating head-on collision at Via Encinos and South Mission
*** UPDATE California Highway Patrol is investigating the traffic collision at Via Encinos and South Mission Road Tuesday, July 12 at around 9:30 p.m. CHP confirmed the accident was a hit and run. Driver of one of the vehicles is... — Updated 7/13/2022 Full story
Fire fighters stop forward rate of spread off of Ladera Vista Road
North County Fire is at the scene of a vegetation fire in the 4000 block of Ladera Vista Road in Fallbrook. The spokesperson asks that people avoid the area until it is cleared up. A spokesman said, “The fire is holding at one... — Updated 7/11/2022 Full story
Structure fire on Via Vista
UPDATE North County Fire was called to the scene of a structure fire in the 1500 block of Via Vista in Fallbrook at 5:21 pm on Friday, July 8. The fire was in a detached garage. No one was displaced. According to a NCFPD... — Updated 7/9/2022 Full story
Widespread power outage in De Luz due to fire
North County Fire Protection is on the scene of a transformer fire in the 1100 block of De Luz Road. The fire is out. There is a widespread power outage in the area.... — Updated 7/8/2022 Full story
East Mission Road in 300 block power May be disrupted this morning
Power may be disrupted on East Mission Road this morning. North County Fire Protection is on the scene of a commercial fire alarm in the 300 block of East Mission Road. When they arrived there was no fire but crews found a power... — Updated 7/8/2022 Full story
Late evening I-15 crash lands injured driver in hospital
Southbound I-15 and Highway 76 was the scene of a roll over accident Tuesday, July 5. According to the spokesperson for North County Fire Protection District, the sedan was traveling at high speeds when it left the freeway at... — Updated 7/6/2022 Full story
Rainbow structure fire spreads to vegetation
A structure fire in Rainbow near Rainbow Heights Road and Jeremy Way overnight spread to vegetation. Four North County Fire Protection District engines were on scene. NCFPD... — Updated 7/5/2022 Full story
Sandia Creek gate is closed
Drivers who cut through Fallbrook, Sandia Creek and DeLuz on their way to Temecula or I-15, are in for a surprise today because they will no longer have access to the... — Updated 7/4/2022 Full story
Avoid Olive Hill Road : Closed due to traffic collision and wires down
North County Fire Protection District this evening, July 2 at 11:15 p.m., is on the scene of a traffic collision at Olive Hill Road and Olive Hill Trail. A spokesperson said wires are down and Olive Hill Road is closed in both... — Updated 7/2/2022 Full story
Olive Hill Road is now open
UPDATE: OLIVE HILL IS OPEN NOW ACCORDING TO NCFPD. A tree was down at Olive Hill Road and Shamrock Road in Bonsall. North County Fire Protection District advised drivers then to use an alternate route till further notice. Olive... — Updated 7/2/2022 Full story
Sheriff investigates double homicide in Valley Center
Sheriff's Deputies responded to a home in the 14700 block of Interlachen Terrace in Valley Center on June 26, around 10 p.m., for a report of assault with a deadly weapon. The reporting party advised her brother-in-law,... — Updated 7/1/2022 Full story
Sheriff investigates double homicide in Valley Center
Sheriff's Deputies responded to a home in the 14700 block of Interlachen Terrace in Valley Center on June 26, around 10 p.m., for a report of assault with a deadly weapon. The reporting party advised her brother-in-law,... — Updated 6/30/2022 Full story
