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Articles from the June 15, 2023 edition


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  • Question: Is it against the law?

    Village News staff|Updated Jun 22, 2023

    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.... Full story

  • Summertime Burn-Permit Suspension Set to Begin

    City News Service|Updated Jun 21, 2023

    SAN DIEGO - Due to warming and drying conditions as summer begins, Cal Fire will suspend the issuance of all permits for outdoor residential burning next week in its service areas in San Diego County, the state agency announced today. The suspension, which will go into effect at 8 a.m. Monday, will temporarily ban all residential outdoor burning of branches, leaves and other landscape debris. The restrictions will not apply to campfires at community-sanctioned campgrounds or... Full story

  • Smoke Advisory issued for Fallbrook and Bonsall

    Village News staff|Updated Jun 21, 2023

    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.... Full story

  • Identity of Man Who Drowned at Three Sisters Falls Confirmed

    City News Service|Updated Jun 21, 2023

    SAN DIEGO (CNS) - Authorities have publicly identified a 28-year-old San Bernardino County man who drowned last week after plunging off a bluff above a natural pool at a popular back-country hiking spot near Julian. Richard Oliver of Rancho Cucamonga was vising Three Sisters Falls in Descanso with a friend when he fell into the water at the base of one of the waterfalls on Friday, according to the San Diego County Medical Examiner's Office. Oliver sank into the pool and did...

  • Rady Children's Hospital Named One of the Top 10 Hospitals in the Nation

    City News Service|Updated Jun 21, 2023

    SAN DIEGO (CNS) - For the first time in its history, Rady Children's Hospital San Diego was named one of the top 10 children's hospitals in the country by U.S. News & World Report, editors said today. With more than 40 locations in San Diego, southern Riverside and Imperial counties, the nonprofit organization is the largest children's hospital on the West Coast. ``I'm so proud of our incredible nurses, doctors, researchers and team members from every department and division...

  • Smoke in area from vegetation fire in Rainbow

    Village News Staff|Updated Jun 20, 2023

    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.... Full story

  • Man left bleeding after being hit with unknown object

    Village News Staff|Updated Jun 19, 2023

    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... Full story

  • UPDATE: Deceased children identified, mother charged from SR 78 tragedy

    Village News Staff|Updated Jun 19, 2023

    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... Full story

  • Thompson and Schlumpberger earn top spots in Class of '23

    Updated Jun 15, 2023

    Joe Naiman Village News Reporter Fallbrook Union High School announced its valedictorian, Justin Thompson, and salutatorian, Ashley Schlumpberger, May 16. Thompson took a cumulative grade point average exceeding 4.5 into his final semester. Schlumpberger entered her final semester with a grade point average above 4.4. Thompson attended Live Oak Elementary School and Potter Junior High School prior to his four years of high school. Besides tutoring and performing, he had been... Full story

  • All paths for all people

    Updated Jun 15, 2023

    BONSALL – Bonsall High School celebrated its sixth graduation class Friday, June 9, on the lower field of the high school campus. The tightly bonded group of nearly 50 seniors was adorned in white and blue robes, the school colors, as they crossed the stage. Each student wore honor sashes displaying their many contributions to their community, academic and athletic achievements, pledges to service in the armed forces, along with caps decorated by loved ones or showcasing c... Full story

  • FAA Art Walk brings guests to downtown Fallbrook

    Updated Jun 15, 2023

  • Fallbrook Chamber honors its outstanding members

    Updated Jun 15, 2023

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  • Ten young ladies vie for Miss Fallbrook titles

    Updated Jun 15, 2023

    Miss Fallbrook contestants Miss Teen Fallbrook contestants FALLBROOK – Fallbrook Village Rotary presents the 86th annual Miss/Teen Fallbrook Scholarship Pageant, to be held on July 8 at the Bob Burton Performing Arts Center. The 2023 contestants will begin their day with interviews then on to the evening’s event, with doors opening at 5:30 p.m. and the show beginning at 6 p.m. Tickets may be purchased from any of the contestants up to July 7 for $15 and $20 at the door. Children age 5 and under do not require a ticket but... Full story

  • First Town Hall meeting addressing Homelessness has packed audience

    Updated Jun 15, 2023

    Julie Reeder Publisher A Town Hall meeting was packed and standing room only in the Fallbrook Library Thursday night, June 8. Fallbrook Chamber CEO Lila Hargrove was the moderator and speakers included County Supervisor Jim Desmond, Fallbrook Fire Chief Keith McReynolds and Fire Marshal Dominic Fieri, SDSO Fallbrook Sheriff Lt. Claudia Delgado; Crime Prevention Specialist Heather Mitchell, and a member of the HART team. Fallbrook Planning Group Chair Eileen Delaney...

  • Chipping Day reduces fire hazards

    Updated Jun 15, 2023

    FALLBROOK – The Fallbrook Fire Safe Council sponsored another successful chipping day for the greater Fallbrook area on Saturday, June 3. The event was held at the corner of Alturas and Aviation roads on the property managed by Value Real Estate in San Diego and utilized the services of California Tree Service and a large dumpster donated by the EDCO facility in Fallbrook. Additional support came from 11 Marine volunteers from Camp Pendleton who assisted in the unloading of c...

  • LAFCO considers all aspects of detachment

    Updated Jun 15, 2023

    Joe Naiman Village News Reporter The Local Agency Formation Commission decision about allowing the Fallbrook Public Utility District and the Rainbow Municipal Water District to detach from the San Diego County Water Authority and join the Eastern Municipal Water District has been deferred to LAFCO’s Aug. 7 meeting. A 5-3 LAFCO vote June 5 approved a motion to continue the hearing for 60 days. County Supervisor Joel Anderson, Solana Beach City Council Member Kristi Becker, Vista Irrigation District Board Member Jo MacKenzie, p...

  • SHERIFF'S LOG

    Updated Jun 15, 2023

    May 31 1700 blk Reche Rd Report- Battery - Simple Battery 200 blk W College St Medical examiner’s case - Death 700 blk Alturas Ln Missing person - Missing adult 1100 blk Old Stage Rd Battery - Simple battery 1100 blk Old Stage Rd Battery - Vandalism ( $400 or more) - Probable cause arrest made 2500 blk Rainbow Glen Road Assault with a deadly weapon - Attempted murder - Possible internal injury June 1 400 blk Shady Glen Dr Suicide - Actual or attempt - Missing adult 900 blk Alturas Rd Assault with a deadly weapon - Assault w... Full story

  • Financial focus: Do you have enough emergency savings?

    Updated Jun 14, 2023

    TEMECULA – Many people would agree that preparation is the key to success in many areas of life. Yet, when it comes to being ready for a financial emergency, a sizable percentage of Americans are feeling distinctly unprepared – and that can lead to problems. Consider these survey findings from financial services provider Edward Jones and Morning Consult. Nearly two in five Americans expect that their emergency savings would last no more than a month. Less than 40% of responden... Full story

  • Training up a child

    Dr. Rick Koole, LifePointe Church|Updated Jun 14, 2023

    Recently while leading a men’s Bible study, I mentioned a verse that says, Fathers, do not exasperate your children; instead, bring them up in the training and instruction of the Lord. Immediately, one of the young dads in the group expressed his concern that he might be exasperating his children and asked me what some of the ways are that dads risk exasperating their children. Following are some of the things to avoid. Failure to lead by personal example Your kids are w... Full story

  • Joseph Anton Ondraka

    Updated Jun 14, 2023

    Joseph Anton Ondraka, 86 years of age, and a resident of Lorain, Ohio, passed away June 5, 2023, at Brookdale Westlake Village in Westlake, following a full and meaningful life. He was born March 13, 1937, in Chicago, Illinois. Joe was raised in Illinois, before moving to Michigan where he lived for 30 years and retired to California. Lorain has been his home since 2016. He graduated from Illinois Institute of Technology with a BSME degree and received his MBA from Michigan... Full story

  • Robert "Bob" Crawford Hegardt

    Updated Jun 14, 2023

    Robert “Bob” Crawford Hegardt was born Sept. 30,1938 in Whittier, California, and passed away June 7, 2023, in San Diego, surrounded by his family. Bob is survived by his wife, Joan; four children, Brian, Ron, Kathy, and Christine; and 12 grandchildren. He is also survived by his younger sister, Anne Hegardt Frederick. On Jan. 30, 1965, Bob married Joan Staudinger. They enjoyed a loving marriage of 58 years and raised four children, with whom they created many happy mem... Full story

  • First-ever state playoff game in Fallbrook ends with Warriors baseball win

    Updated Jun 14, 2023

    Joe Naiman Village News Reporter The first-ever state playoff game in Fallbrook for any sport was played May 30 on Fallbrook's baseball diamond, and the Warriors scored the winning run in the bottom of the seventh for a 3-2 victory over Peninsula High School of Rolling Hills Estates. A single to open the bottom of the seventh was followed by two attempted sacrifice bunts which were successful in advancing the runner but not successful by the Panthers fielders in retiring the...

  • Future gardeners group helps sow seeds

    Updated Jun 14, 2023

    FALLBROOK – Fallbrook Garden Club's youth group "Fallbrook Future Gardeners" held a free seed workshop for the local community youths at the local Grangetto's. Christine Benton, an FGC member, and 2x award-winning garden blogger, instructed the group on seed planting and growing a garden from seed. With an attendance of more than 20 youths, each received supplies donated by Grangetto's and seeds donated by San Diego Seed Company. The youths learned how deep to plant each s...

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