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  • One dead in fiery crash near Pala

    Kim Harris, Managing Editor|Updated Jan 6, 2018

    At least one person died in a fiery collision between a big rig and a passenger vehicle Friday, Jan. 5, officials reported. The collision occurred in the 12700 block of state Route 76 in the Pala area, according to the California Highway Patrol. The accident forced a closure of the state route between Lilac and Cole Grade roads after one or more of the vehicles burst into flames the CHP reported....

  • Man shot following standoff with deputies in De Luz, sheriff's officials say

    Alex Groves, Associate Editor|Updated Jan 6, 2018

    A Riverside County sheriff's deputy fired his weapon at an uncooperative 59-year-old De Luz man who refused to come out of his home and who was in possession of a firearm on Thursday, Jan. 4, sheriff's officials said. Robert Utley was admitted to a hospital after suffering injuries in the deputy-involved shooting and is expected to be booked into the Cois M. Byrd Detention Center in French Valley on suspicion of false imprisonment, criminal threats and other related charges...

  • Rain Finally Coming, Got Sandbags?

    Gig Conaughton, County of San Diego Communications Office|Updated Jan 5, 2018

    It's been a dry winter so far around San Diego County, but National Weather Service officials say we may be in for some rain early next week. So this weekend would be a good time to pick up some free sandbags to help protect your home, property and neighborhood from the weather. San Diego County's Department of Public Works, the San Diego County Fire Authority and CAL FIRE continue to offer free sand and/or bags at numerous spots around the county. In addition to the regular...

  • Sheriff's Department seeks information regarding Fallbrook Equipment Rental burglary

    Newsroom|Updated Jan 4, 2018

    FALLBROOK – According to a San Diego County Sheriff's Department Special Bulletin, three hooded male suspects forced entry into Fallbrook Equipment Rental (located at 235 W. College Street) at approximately 6 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 31. The suspects took Stihl, MMD, Stanley, Hilti, Echo, and Husqvarna gas and electric saws, trimmers and power equipment. While the suspects were not recognizable, it is hoped that their use of apparently new BMW and Mercedes-Benz vehicles to haul o...

  • Small fire breaks out near Via Monserate

    Updated Jan 2, 2018

    FALLBROOK - A small fire broke out and was quickly extinguished in Fallbrook Dec. 31, in an area not far from where the deadly Lilac Fire swept through just weeks ago. It was reported about 4 p.m. near the intersection of Mission Road and Via Monserate. Deputy Glenn Giannantonio of the San Diego County Sheriff's Department said the fire was out by 5 p.m. Mission Road remained blocked off in both directions as investigators looked into the cause of the blaze, Giannantonio said. The blaze was just a few miles from the Rancho...