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  • Rain wreaking havoc on local streets and highways

    Village Staff|Updated Jan 19, 2023

    There was a two-vehicle collision reported on NB I-15 at SR 76 at 6:41 pm. Injuries unknown. A three-vehicle collision on S. Mission Rd. at 5:23 pm. All declined medical treatment. One person spun out and stopped at the center divide facing sideways on the I 15 S near 395 S onramp, reported at 5:07 pm. No injuries were reported. A tree was down on Olive Hill and Gateview Dr. requiring removal reported at 4:59 pm. There was flooding reported on S. Vine Street in Fallbrook at...

  • Tips to drive safely, avoid flooding in rainy conditions

    Updated Jan 19, 2023

    Yvette Urrea Moe County of San Diego Communications Office The San Diego County's Department of Public Works road division and the Office of Emergency Services remind residents to drive safely and be flood ready. The National Weather Service is forecasting milder rain conditions in San Diego than the central and northern part of the state, but safety precautions always apply on wet roads. The following 10 tips are important when driving in rainy conditions: 1. Slow down to...

  • Through my garden gate

    Updated Jan 19, 2023

    Roger Boddaert Horticulturist/Arborist Do you have a slope or hillside on your property where rainwater is causing erosion or do you have a landscape drainage problem? With the heavy rains and downpours of the past few weeks, erosion of soil and slopes, as well as property damage, has come to the attention of homeowners in a significant way. Understanding the terrain and lay of the land, soils, and topography, and how it can affect you and your neighbor's property, is...

  • Series of Storms Predicted to Bring Heavy Rain, Mountain Snow

    City News Service|Updated Jan 15, 2023

    SAN DIEGO (CNS) - A series of Pacific storms were expected to bring heavy rain and mountain snow to San Diego County this evening through Tuesday, the National Weather Service said. The first storm was forecast to spread rain from north to south Saturday, becoming widespread and heavier overnight with the passage of a cold front, forecasters said. Southwest-to-west winds may be gusty over the mountains and deserts by late Saturday. A second storm system could bring more rain,...

  • Olive Hill road closed

    Village Staff|Updated Jan 15, 2023

    CHP has a hard closure blocking all lanes on Olive Hill Rd between Elm Tree St. and Mackey St as a result of down power lines. The lines are reported to be low voltage. The call came in to CHP at 6:07 am this morning, Sunday....

  • Tijuana resident arrested for trafficking fentanyl.

    Sheriffs Border Drug Suppression Unit|Updated Jan 14, 2023

    On January 13th, 2023, detectives from the Sheriff's Border Crime Suppression Team were conducting narcotics interdiction in the northern portions of San Diego County. At about 7:30am, a detective observed a 2012 Chrysler 300 exceeding the posted speed limit. A traffic stop of the speeding vehicle was conducted on Interstate 5 near Camp Pendleton. The vehicle's driver, Alberto Jose Partida, was found to be a resident of Tijuana, Mexico. During the stop, Partida appeared nervous and provided deceptive answers to the...

  • Lady Warriors outshoot the Sundevils

    Updated Jan 13, 2023

  • New art exhibits feature monochromatic pieces and animal sculptures

    Updated Jan 13, 2023

    FALLBROOK – Question: What is black and white and contemporary all over? Answer: The new fine art exhibition at the Fallbrook Library, January 17-March 3. Hosted by the Friends of the Fallbrook Library, the wall art in this show focuses on the absence of color. "Only Black and White" is a monochromatic display that is visually strong, honest and arresting. On the Reading Patio, "Anthropomorphic Congregations" is an amusing sculpture collection by Helen Schafer Garcia. Art in the Community Room was created by award winning a...

  • NCFPD teams with Sheriff's Dept on disaster preparedness

    Updated Jan 13, 2023

    Lucette Moramarco Associate Editor North County Fire Protection District and the Sheriff's Department are collaborating on several projects to educate local communities on personal preparedness, especially during a disaster (i.e., fire, floods, earthquakes). One project happened Thursday, Jan. 5, when Sheriff's Dept. Crime Prevention Specialist Heather Mitchell went out with a crew from Station 1 to assess roads near Sandia Creek for flooding. Mitchell said, "We used this...

  • Pow Wow returns to Pechanga

    Updated Jan 13, 2023

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  • Theatre Talk: From 'Frozen' to 'The Outsiders'

    Updated Jan 11, 2023

    Elizabeth Youngman-Westphal Special to The Village News Exciting shows are coming this new year. Grab a calendar and check out the inventive seasons at our local theatres. Broadway San Diego is gearing up for "Disney's Frozen" rolling in to town on the 18th and moving out 11 days later on the 29th. Followed by, for two days only. "Bluey's Big Play," Feb. 24 and 25. For tickets, call 619-564-3000 or visit https://www.broadwaysd.com. A new dramatic work is opening at The Cygnet...

  • Fallbrook Music Society welcomes in the New Year with Quarteto Nuevo

    Updated Jan 11, 2023

    FALLBROOK – For its first concert of the New Year, Fallbrook Music Society will present Quarteto Nuevo – a one-of-a-kind musical ensemble. The four innovative musicians which make up the group hail from the Los Angeles music scene and return to Fallbrook for an encore performance Sunday, Jan. 15, at 2 p.m. "This quartet is a prime example of genre-bending: they artfully merge Western classical, Eastern European folk, Latin and jazz into their performances," Bob Freaney, pre...

  • Pala Casino Spa Resort to present Leann Rimes Jan. 27

    Updated Jan 11, 2023

    PALA – Pala Casino Spa Resort will present international multi-platinum selling acclaimed singer and ASCAP award-winning songwriter LeAnn Rimes Friday, Jan. 27, performing live indoors at the Events Center. LeAnn Rimes has sold more than 48 million units globally, won two Grammy Awards; 12 Billboard Music Awards; two World Music Awards; three Academy of Country Music Awards; two Country Music Association Awards and one Dove Award. At 14, Rimes won "Best New Artist" making h...

  • Students of Month on track to impact world

    Updated Jan 11, 2023

    Rick Monroe Special to the Village News A drive for success, supportive family, faith, leadership and being competitive were cited about the four seniors recognized as Students of the Month in the Fallbrook Union High School District at a breakfast honoring the selections on Jan. 5 at the Fallbrook campus of North Coast Church. Each of the recipients received a Lamp of Knowledge medal, yard sign with their name, a "goodie bag" with gifts and scholarship information, and time...

  • Garden Club presents 'California Dreamin': Gardening in California's Mediterranean Climate'

    Updated Jan 11, 2023

    FALLBROOK – Thanks to California's Mediterranean climate, local gardening is different than anywhere else in America. Nan Sterman, an award-winning garden writer, gardening expert and horticulturist, will talk about what it means to live and garden in a Mediterranean climate at the Tuesday, Jan. 31, general meeting of Fallbrook Garden Club. Learn about soil, rainfall, plants and techniques for creating productive and beautiful gardens that thrive in the climate. She also w...

  • Suspended elementary teacher returns to classroom

    Updated Jan 11, 2023

    Rick Monroe Special to the Village News A veteran elementary teacher suspended in October 2021 is back in the classroom in the Fallbrook Union Elementary School District after several legal issues have come to conclusion. Jennifer Humphreys returned to work on Jan. 5 to a second grade classroom at Fallbrook Stem Academy, reported Brian Morris, assistant superintendent of human resources for the district. She was suspended from her third grade class at Frasier Elementary School for refusing testing for Covid. The Commission...

  • Free tax preparation offered at senior center

    Updated Jan 11, 2023

    FALLBROOK – Federal and California tax preparation is again being offered at the Fallbrook Senior Center starting about the second week of February. The exact date and times will be available by the end of January. Volunteer AARP/IRS trained tax preparers will be available on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays by appointment only. Those participating should plan to bring their photo ID, last year’s tax return, all W2’s and 1099’s and social security cards for all household members. If filing jointly, both taxpayers must ap...

  • Girls softball registration starts Jan. 14

    Updated Jan 11, 2023

    FALLBROOK – Fallbrook Girls Softball will have a walk up registration this Saturday, Jan. 14, 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., for its upcoming spring season as well as registration opportunities at its assessments on Jan. 16 and 17. The walk up registration and the assessments will be held at Ingold Sports Park, 2551 Olive Hill Road. Assessments will be done by age group: Monday, Jan. 16 – 8U at 6 p.m.; 12U at 7 p.m.; Tuesday, Jan. 17 – 10U at 6 p.m.; 14U at 7 p.m. Age divisions include 6U, 8U, 10U, 12U and 14U for the commu...

  • Strawberry acres rise to a new high as demand grows

    Updated Jan 11, 2023

    Ching Lee Ag Alert If current projections hold, California acreage devoted to strawberries will break a new record in 2023. Farmers are planting more strawberries this year “to meet record consumer demand,” according to the California Strawberry Commission. Despite inflationary pressures, Americans continue to put strawberries in their shopping carts, with 71% of U.S. households buying strawberries in 2021, the commission reported. Sales volume at the retail level has reached...

  • Sandbags available for upcoming storms

    Updated Jan 11, 2023

    Tracy DeFore County of San Diego Communications Office The County of San Diego and Cal Fire are offering sandbags to residents and businesses in the unincorporated areas as another round of storms prepares to hit the region. The storm is expected to bring heavy rain and high winds. The county already saw wet weather earlier this week and forecasters say more rain and wind may arrive this weekend. To forestall any potential flooding or soil erosion, people in the...

  • Volunteers are key components of FLC's outreach into North San Diego County

    Updated Jan 11, 2023

    FALLBROOK – Every month the Fallbrook Land Conservancy posts on its homepage, https://www.fallbrooklandconservancy.org/, volunteer opportunities designed to enhance the quality of life in the community. Susan Liebes, board chair for the local conservation organization, explained that the five active parts of the FLC volunteer effort are Native Plant Restoration Team, Save Our Forest, Wildlife Sculpture Garden Committee, Trails Committee and Old Highway 395 Cleanup Group. A...

  • Sheriff's Log

    Updated Jan 11, 2023

    Dec. 21 3400 blk Sunset Dr. Residential burglary - Grand theft from building Dec. 28 900 blk Avenida Campana Medical Examiners case - Death Jan. 31 200 blk Frolic Way Subject stop - Contempt of court - Disobey court order Jan. 1 3400 blk N. River Rd. Sex crime against a child - Lewd or lascivious with child under 14 years old Jan. 3 200 blk E. College St. Mental health evaluation - 5150 - Mental disorder - 72 hr. observation 200 blk W. Clemmens Ln. Fraud - Get credit/etc./others i.d. 700 blk W. Elder St. Temporary...

  • Eli Dalton Baker

    Updated Jan 11, 2023

    In loving memory of Eli Dalton Baker; our beloved brother and son passed away unexpectedly on Nov. 10, 2022, at the young age of 33. Eli was born on Jan. 30, 1989, in Fallbrook, California, to Terri Van Horn and Conrad Baker. He attended school in Fallbrook and later graduated early from Apple Valley High School, California. Eli worked in construction and later for a concrete company. He loved the ocean, hiking, music and his family. Eli is survived by his sister, Jessica...

  • Marianne Phelan-Warbrick

    Updated Jan 11, 2023

    With great sadness and sorrow, we announce the loss of Marianne Phelan-Warbrick, 66 of Fallbrook. She left this earth to return to the Lord on the 28th of December 2022. She is survived by her four children and four grandchildren. Marianne was a shining light in all of the lives she touched and was always willing to help those around her. She will be so very greatly missed by everyone. Funeral services will be held on Jan. 14, 2023, at 11 a.m. at Christ the King Lutheran Church (1620 S Stage Coach Lane, Fallbrook, CA 92028)....

  • Six newly elected county officials ceremonially sworn into office Jan. 9

    Updated Jan 11, 2023

    Tracy DeFore County of San Diego Communications Office Six county officials took their oaths of office during a ceremonial swearing-in ceremony at the County Administration Center on Monday, Jan. 9.. Four were incumbents and two are new to their offices. Supervisor Nathan Fletcher was re-elected to a second four-year term. He represents the Fourth District, which includes the cities of Lemon Grove and La Mesa, parts of the City of San Diego, and unincorporated communities...

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