Also serving the communities of De Luz, Rainbow, Camp Pendleton, Pala and Pauma
Also serving the communities of De Luz, Rainbow, Camp Pendleton, Pala and Pauma
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There was a magnitude 3.6 earthquake this morning, Tuesday, at 1:05 a.m., centered off the coast 34 miles between San Clemente and Oceanside in the Gulf of Santa Catalina, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. It was reported to be about 10 miles deep. The quake was felt by local residents from Chula Vista to Long Beach. One resident who lives in an apartment complex in Oceanside felt it, as well as residents in Fallbrook, who said they felt like their chair started...
BUSD, FUESD, FUHSD, and VSD School districts released a joint communication to parents, students and staff that all the districts would hold class Monday, August 21, as Hilary is expected to subside by Monday. Here is the communication: Dear Families and Staff, We are aware that San Diego Unified will delay their first day of school due to the impacts of the storm and necessary preparations to launch a new school year. Since Bonsall Unified School District (BUSD), Fallbrook Union Elementary School District (FUESD), Fallbrook...
QUANTICO, VA - A Marine assigned as a student to the School of Infantry-West aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton died while participating in a night live-fire training event, 17 August 2023. An investigation into the circumstances of the death is ongoing and the command is fully cooperating with the investigation efforts. SOI-W is providing support to the family and peers of the deceased during this difficult time. There is no additional information available at this...
A head-on collision between two cars was reported near 4461 S. Mission near Reins Therapeutic Horsemanship facility tonight (Friday 08-18-23) at about 6:17 pm. The parties reporting the accident are saying possible severe injuries. It was reported to the CHP as a black Ford Mustang vs. a white Honda Accord. NCFPD and Sheriff are on the scene. Avoid the area if possible. More will be reported as information becomes available....
At 1:10 pm a brushfire was reported near 395 near Deer Springs Rd. According to NCFPD Capt. Richard Berry, the fire was quickly knocked down and it was kept to a quarter acre. The cause is unknown at this time....
At 4:49 pm tonight two cars were involved in an accident on SB I-15 near the 76 onramp. A red Jetta hit the barbed wire fence and is waiting for a tow. Another car, a silver Nissan Altima is also waiting to be towed. There don't appear to be any injuries. This is an early story, more will be reported if information becomes available....
Daniel Beatty, 56, from Fallbrook, was arrested today on charges relating to vandalism and narcotics. Sheriff's deputies responded to a Vandalism call in the 1400 block of S. Mission Rd at 8:40 am. Upon arrival, sheriffs observed broken night lights, multiple plants pulled out of the landscaping and thrown around, and a water spigot that had been broken off. One of the businesses in the center, who wished to remain anonymous, stated that they were very familiar with Mr....
Statment from CAL FIRE/SAN DIEGO COUNTY FIRE at 4:24 PM on July 14th, 2023, "#CaminoFire [Update] The final acreage is 1/4 acre. Units will remain on scene for mop up. Camino Del Rey is closed in both directions at I-15." Statement from CAL FIRE/SAN DIEGO COUNTY FIRE at 4:04 PM on July 14th, 2023, "#CaminoFire [Update] forward progress of the fire has been stopped." Statement from CAL FIRE/SAN DIEGO COUNTY FIRE at 3:55 PM on July 14th, 2023, " .@CALFIRESANDIEGO is at scene of...
Summary released from the Sheriff's Department On July 17, 2023, at about 7:30 a.m., Sheriff's dispatch received a call about a shooting at a residence in the 1100 block of S. Stagecoach Lane in Fallbrook. The call was of a 3-year-old accidentally shooting their 1-year-old sibling. Deputies arrived and confirmed a 3-year-old got ahold of an unsecured handgun. The family's 1-year-old, whose name is not being released at this point out of respect for the family and the fact she...
OCEANSIDE (CNS) - A 21-acre vegetation fire which began Sunday afternoon and caused minor damage to one home has been 100% contained, the Oceanside Fire Department said today. A fire crew continued to patrol the fire for 24 hours after the initial start at 2:23 p.m. Sunday on the edge of a marshy wetland known as Talone Lake, said OFD Battalion Chief Jon Regner. The crew was able to put out hot spots throughout Monday. Crews continued to monitor for hotspots on the interior...
CAMP PENDLETON - A 14-year-old girl who had been reported missing June 13, was found on Camp Pendleton by Military Police on June 28. An Instagram post by an account called @notinregz, which posts content shared by military personnel, showed an unidentified Marine in handcuffs being escorted by military police. The post also included what was said to be a handwritten logbook from Camp Pendleton that mentions the discovery of the girl on the base on June 28, however, the...
According to NCFPD PIO John Choi, a homeowner took quick action this morning when his home on El Nido Dr. caught fire at 8 am. The homeowner utilized a fire extinguisher, said Choi. The fire had the potential to spread, but the fast-acting resident was able to extinguish it with the fire extinguisher, assuring it did not spread, according to Choi. North County FIre crews came in and verified that the fire was out and checked for extensions. The fire may have been an...
UPDATE 07/06/2023 - Statement from CAL FIRE/SAN DIEGO COUNTY FIRE at 7:40 PM, " The fire is under control and the final acreage remains 3.5 acres." UPDATE 07/06/2023 - Statement from CAL FIRE/SAN DIEGO COUNTY FIRE at 2:21 PM, "Fire has been stopped at 3.5 acres. Resources will remain on scene for mop up for several hours." EARLIER 07/06/2023 - Statement from CAL FIRE/SAN DIEGO COUNTY FIRE at 1:43 PM, "Champagne BLVD will be closed in both directions and the outside lane of of...
7 Fun Ideas to Celebrate the Fourth of July in Fallbrook, California Looking to make this Fourth of July extra special? Fallbrook, California, offers a variety of fun activities and experiences to celebrate Independence Day. Whether you're flying solo or with a small group, here are seven exciting ideas to make your Fourth of July in Fallbrook unforgettable: 1. Explore Live Oak Park: Pack a picnic basket, grab a blanket, and head to Live Oak Park. Spend a relaxing afternoon...
A traffic collision, including a vehicle rollover, was reported at 9:05 on Sunday night to NCFPD and CHP. According to the CHP the driver was reported to have no injuries. This is an early version story. No more information is available at this time....
Monday, June 26, the CHP set up a Bureau of Automotive Repair (BAR) checkpoint on S. Mission, according to CHP Officer Adams. "BAR is the body in charge of checking emissions in each area. So they randomly check cars at each checkpoint in different areas as they are mandated to do. According to Officer Adams, the testing is in the bylaws of everyone's driver's license. The following information is from the Bureau of Automotive Repair website: Roadside Inspection Program The...
At noon today, June 22, a vegetation fire was reported in the 32000 block of Shamrock Road in Bonsall. North County Fire Protection District firefighters responded. "This fire was caused when a mower struck a rock and created a spark that ignited the fire," said NCFPD PIO John Choi. Choi continued, "As a reminder prior to mowing dead brush, please survey the area for any large rocks that may come in contact with your cutting blade. Also, have an extinguishing device nearby, a...
A male and a female were both arrested this morning for public intoxication, according to SDSO Sgt. Bowman, in the alley between Main Ave and Vine Street on Ivy. Ironically, a "No Loitering and No Alcohol" sign was right above where they were sitting and drinking, according to SDSO officers. The arrest was part of a homeless focus that the Fallbrook Sheriff's Department with the help of some County personnel and community members, was out in force throughout Fallbrook Village,...
North County Fire Protection District issued a ***SMOKE ADVISORY*** Camp Pendleton has a vegetation fire inside the X-Ray Impact Area on base. Smoke may be visible, but there is no fire threat to our district....
Several juveniles were involved in a rollover on June 21, at 1:17 am Wednesday morning. The Jeep rollover required towing and it is not known at this time if there were injuries or if anyone was transported to a local hospital. The rollover was reported to have happened at 3284 Via Loma in Fallbrook. The story will be updated when more information is available....
Is it against the law for someone to pee in public on a storeowner's front doòr? Or defacate?? This man was seen walking around this morning, flailing his arms and then checked the door and urinated on it. The sheriffs were called. They responded and let him go. We will call and see what the response was and if it is against the law or not....
According to NCFPD PIO John Choi, there is a smoke advisory for Fallbrook and Bonsall due to a fire in the Whiskey Impact Area on Camp Pendleton. There is no fire danger to the Fallbrook and Bonsall area. More information will be communicated if necessary....
Smoke from a vegetation fire in Rainbow has reached one acre so far, according to NCFPD PIO John Choi. North County Fire is on the scene as well as Pala, Pechanga and CalFire. The fire was reported in the 5000 block of Rainbow Heights Rd at 12:51 pm. The forward rate of speed has been stopped as of 1:33 pm. More information will be reported as it becomes available....
Sheriff and North County Fire responded to an assault with a deadly weapon call in Bonsall at about 7 pm tonight, June 19, 2023, according to SDSO Lt. Pepin. The call came in from the 3100 block of Old River Rd. in Bonsall. "The reporting party called in and said her boyfriend had been struck in the head with an unknown object and was bleeding. North County Fire is on the scene and the Sheriff's deputies are still working the scene," said Lt. Pepin. He said there wasn't a suspect yet. Lt. Pepin said it didn't seem as though...
UPDATED 06-19-23: Alan Gerardo, age 10, and his sister Amy Monserrat, age 16, were killed after exiting their car on SR 78, apparently to help retrieve a suitcase and/or its contents, which had fallen off of their SUV. On Sunday night at about 6:10 pm the CHP received reports of a vehicle vs. pedestrian on the eastbound 78, east of Mar Vista. CHP requested Vista Sheriff for assistance. On arrival, first responders located two children who had been struck and killed. Both...
