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  • Two-car collision with injuries reported

    Village Staff|Updated Apr 20, 2024

    Traffic Collision Causes Damage on Winter Haven A traffic collision at the intersection of West Winter Haven Road and South Mission Road, possibly resulting in injuries and significant property damage when one vehicle crashed through a concrete wall this morning, April 20, 2024. The incident occurred around 9:52 a.m. local time, according to CHP. Reports indicate two vehicles were involved in the collision, one of which was described as a Ford pickup truck. Emergency responders quickly arrived at the scene. One individual...

  • Silver alert: 94 yr old woman missing FOUND

    Village staff|Updated Mar 22, 2024

    2:03 a.m. Update: Village News reached out to the surrounding business' and spoke with Carmen Maya. Carmen saw the reported missing woman as she was opening the door at a local eye doctor and was able to recognize her by the description given by SD Sheriff Helicopter. It has been confirmed that the missing woman has been found, safe. A 94-yr-old woman at risk was reported to have walked away from her daughter's car in the 500 block of Elder this morning. The ASTREA helicopter is saying she is a white woman with pink pants...

  • Issa currently leading in race for 48th Congressional District

    Village Staff|Updated Mar 6, 2024

    In the race for the 48th Congressional District seat, Republican Incumbent Darrell Issa is currently leading with 61.1 percent of the vote. Democratic challengers Stephen Houlahan, Whitney Shanahan and Mike Simon have secured 15.2, 11.9 and 8.2 percent of the vote, respectively while challenger Lucinda Kwh Jahn, who claimed no party preference has secured 1.1 percent of the vote. The 48th Congressional District includes the Fallbrook/Bonsall/ Pala/Rainbow area, as well as the...

  • Suspicious circumstance call leads to finding a man under a tarp

    Village Staff and AC Investigations|Updated Feb 22, 2024

    At 12:53 pm today, Feb 22, there was a Suspicious circumstance call that came into the Sheriff's department. A couple of tarps were lying in the field at the corner of S. Mission. It appeared there may be a body under on of the tarps and, indeed, there was a man who was homeless from out of town, according to people on the scene. He appeared to be ok. He was waiting to be able to use his voucher to stay in the hotel. He was checked out and released....

  • Professional golf tournament to benefit Drew Mings Foundation

    Village Staff|Updated Jan 18, 2024

    The 2024 Fallbrook Open, a professional golf tournament, returns to the Golf Club of California, March 18-21. Hosted by the Asher Tour, the event brings a talented group of professional golfers to compete for a $20,000 first prize. The event debuted in 2019 and, this year, proceeds will benefit a noble cause with a local impact, The Drew Mings Foundation. Andrew "Drew" Mings passed away in a tragic car accident on Aug. 24, 2023, at the young age of 23. This foundation is...

  • Two vehicles towed after crash

    Village staff|Updated Nov 19, 2023

    At 11:06 am this morning, Sunday, two vehicles were involved in an accident East of Gird on Reche Rd. Two vehicles were towed. No injuries are known at this time. Traffic was impeded temporarily....

  • Utility pole snaps on Tecalote Dr in Fallbrook

    Village Staff|Updated Oct 31, 2023

    A utility pole snapped and lines were down on Tecalote Drive in Fallbrook in the early morning hours of Tuesday. The cause is suspected to be wind, but it hasn't been confirmed. AT&T i on the scene replacing the pole and the lines. The lines and pole were blocking the road. The road continues to be blocked this morning while workers are replacing the equipment, according to Sammy, who was working traffic control....

  • Vehicle accident causes residents to lose power

    Village Staff|Updated Oct 23, 2023

    At about 11 pm on Sunday night, a vehicle ran into a power pole causing an outage to eight homes near Alvarado in the 1700 block where the accident happened. A fire hydrant was also hit, causing a geyser. SDG&E reported that power would be fully restored by Monday at 4pm, however, some residents reported that power was restored before 4 am Monday and internet is still out. "Last night, NCFPD responded to a traffic collision in that area of the 1700 block of East Alvarado...

  • Motorcyclist sustains injuries after crash on E. Mission

    Village Staff and AC Investigations|Updated Oct 12, 2023

    At 7:25 am this morning, an accident occurred between a motorcyclist and a person driving a red SUV on E. Mission near Orange Ave. According to NCFPD PIO John Choi said that the motorcyclist sustained injuries to his leg and was transported to Inland Valley Hospital with moderate injuries....

  • Fallbrook 12 year old boy found safe

    Village staff|Updated Oct 5, 2023

    "The 12 year old is known to deputies. He was found safe and unharmed and was reunited with family soon after. No foul play involved," said Fallbrook Lt. Claudia Delgado. Original Story ASTREA Helicopter is asking the public to be on the look-out for a missing 12-year-old Hispanic male, last seen wearing a blue shirt and grey jeans 125 lbs, 5 '8" tall. Call 911 if seen. His name is Alex Bautista. According to Lt. Carpenter at the Sheriff's department, this isn't the first time with this particular young man. The deputies are...

  • Firefighters Extinguish A Challenging Fire

    Village Staff|Updated Oct 4, 2023

    UPDATED VERSION Statement an hour ago made on Instagram from North County Fire Protection District, "Your North County Fire Protection District firefighters were dispatched to a late night structure fire on Tuesday October 3, 2023, at 9:03 pm. The incident occurred in the vicinity of the 2100 block of Sunrise View Drive in Fallbrook. Upon arrival to the scene, our crews were met with a challenging scenario. An RV and shed fully engulfed by flames at the rear of the structure,...

  • One person with chest injuries after accident Bonsall

    Village Staff|Updated Sep 10, 2023

    At 11:31 a.m. today, Sunday, there was a traffic collision at SR 76 and just west of N. River Rd. There was one person reported to have chest injuries. More will be reported as information is available. CHP, Sheriff and North County Fire were all on the scene....

  • Rice Fire forward rate of spread stopped

    Village Staff, AC Investigations|Updated Aug 17, 2023

    North County Fire and CALFIRE SAN DIEGO are on scene of a vegetation fire in the area of the 35000 block of Rice Canyon Road in Rainbow. #RiceFire The forward rate of spread has been stopped according to NCFPD PIO John Choi....

  • NCFPD rescues woman injured while riding horse

    Village Staff|Updated Jul 9, 2023

    North County Fire responded to a rescue in Sandia Creek. A woman was injured while riding her horse. She had apparently injured her hip and was unable to stand or walk. The NCFPD first responders were able to carry the rider out of the valley and the creek area and transport her to a local hospital. This is a breaking story and will be updated after more information is available....

  • 'NVoice Studios entertains at block party

    Village Staff|Updated Jul 5, 2023

    On Saturday, July 1, Sandra Kopitzke of 'NVoice Studios and Gin 'N Tonix sponsored a block party in her neighborhood just south of the Monserate Winery near Oak Cliff Dr. It was called 'NVoice Studios Front Yard Jazz. There were nearly one hundred people who showed up with their lawn chairs to sing, dance, and enjoy the perfect weather and entertainment against a beautiful backdrop of Fallbrook green rolling hills. A stage was set up for Kopitzke's students, including her...

  • Young man's body found in DeLuz

    Village Staff|Updated Jun 5, 2023

    This weekend a local veteran in his twenties was found deceased in DeLuz. From all reports, it appears that he took his own life. The Village News, as a matter of policy, typically doesn't do news stories on suicides out of respect for the families who are in crisis. However, because this man was a veteran, it is part of a larger issue in our community and our country. For any military or family of the military that is in crisis or having thoughts of suicide, or knows a Servic...

  • Traffic Collision at Pico and Alvarado

    Village Staff|Updated Mar 27, 2023

    North County Fire has the westbound lane blocked at W. Alvarado St. and Pico Ave. while a traffic collision is being cleaned up. No injuries have been reported. NC Fire is asking pedestrians and drivers to avoid the area, if possible. This is a breaking news story and more details will be reported as they become available....

  • Residential fire near Olive Hill Rd

    Village Staff|Updated Mar 1, 2023

    A working residential fire was reported at 1:02 pm today in the 300 block of Whitehorse Ln. near Olive Hill Rd. It was an attic fire, according to North County Fire PIO Rich Berry. There were no injuries and the fire was contained to the attic. Camp Pendleton, Oceanside Fire, Vista Fire and CalFire assisted. More will be reported as information is available....

  • Residential fire reported in Valley Oaks Mobile Home Park

    Village Staff|Updated Feb 28, 2023

    A residential fire was reported at 1:23 pm at Valley Oaks Mobile Home park. There is a report of light smoke from a "minor" fire. The firemen are on site trying to get into the mobile home. There's reportedly a dog in the home....

  • Armed robbery reported in downtown Fallbrook

    Village Staff|Updated Feb 8, 2023

    Today Sheriff's deputies were actively searching for an armed robber that fled on foot after robbing a business in the 200 block of W. Aviation. According to Lt. Wisniewski, there may have been an argument in the business and a male was reported to have attempted to stab the employee. The employee was able to take a kitchen knife away from the man befire he fled on foot with $200. Sheriff's debuties searched the area and questioned a couple people but haven't found a suspect....

  • UPDATE: 21-year-old man killed in hit and run

    Village Staff|Updated Feb 8, 2023

    TUESDAY 5 am On Sunday, Feb. 5, at approximately 9:40 p.m., a 21-year-old male, identified as Nathan, from Fallbrook, was walking in the roadway westbound on East View Street near North Main Avenue. For reasons still under investigation, an unknown blue sedan, traveling westbound on View Street collided with the pedestrian and fled the scene. The California Highway Patrol and the fire/paramedics responded to the scene. Unfortunately, the young man was pronounced deceased at...

  • Deceased Fallbrook man identified

    Village Staff|Updated Feb 8, 2023

    UPDATE: The County Medical Examiner's office has identified the deceased man who passed away in the abandoned home at 1307 E. Mission on January 28, as 25-year-old Xavier Villa. He had a nickname of Klepto, according to the SDSO Media Relations Lt. Collins, it was a suspected overdose. Those interviewed on the morning of the death stated that the cause was likely a fentanyl overdose. The Medical Examiner's office reports that the death is still under investigation. "SDSO...

  • Motorcyclist down at Gird Rd. and Reche

    Village Staff and AC Investigations|Updated Feb 6, 2023

    One male motorcycle rider was transported with mild injuries to Palomar Hospital, according to NCFPD PIO Rich Berry. A motorcyclist was down in what appeared to be a single-vehicle accident at Reche and Gird Rd at 4:25 pm tonight (Sunday). CHP reports indicated that he slid and the bike came to rest near the dog park. The rider was sitting up and being attended to by North County Fire personnel. Debris was being cleared from the road and the road was open before 5 pm. This is...

  • Sheriff's deputies respond to burglary call

    Village Staff|Updated Jan 29, 2023

    Sheriff's deputies responded to a 459CA Burglary, Commercial audible alarm call at St. Peter's Thrift Store at 500 S. Main Ave this morning at 8:30 am. Two men were being questioned. THis is an early version breaking story. Will update when more information is available....

  • 2000 customers lose power in Fallbrook

    Village staff|Updated Jan 28, 2023

    A power outage for 2008 customers has resulted from a traffic accident reported at 10:39 am this morning. There are downed power lines on Alvarado St. The outage was expected to last until 4 pm, however many homes were restored by 11:40 am. According to SDGE, by 11:40 am only 11 customers were without power....

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