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Articles from the June 9, 2022 edition


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  • Chorale to offer spring concert June 25

    Updated Jul 12, 2022

    FALLBROOK – After a successful fundraiser, the Fallbrook Chorale is now gearing up for its spring concert which will be on Saturday, June 25, and entitled “Beautiful Music on a Saturday Afternoon, Our Heritage of Song.” Some of the songs include “Look at the World and I Will Sing with the Spirit” by John Rutter; a set of spirituals; some patriotic selections; music from “Phantom of the Opera” and more. The program will close with songs from the fun and entertaining “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat.” The... Full story

  • Real sheriff arrests impersonating sheriff

    Courtesy SD Sheriff PIO|Updated Jun 14, 2022

    A deputy with the Fallbrook Sheriff's Substation drove by what appeared to be a traffic stop at the intersection of South Mission and Winter Haven Roads in Fallbrook, around 2 a.m. Monday, June 13. The silver car had emergency strobe lights in the front and back. The deputy also saw a man wearing a black shirt with San Diego County Sheriff's Department patches, a gun belt with a gun in the holster. The uniformed deputy turned around to assist what he initially thought was a plainclothes deputy. As the deputy approached, the...

  • NCFPD fights West Lilac/Camino Del Rey fire

    NCFPD|Updated Jun 13, 2022

    UPDATE: North County Fire Protection District posted that the forward spread of the fire has been stopped. North County Fire Protection District Engines are on the scene of a vegetation fire in the area of West Lilac Road and Camino Del Rey in Bonsall. This is an active fire and people are asked to stay away.... Full story

  • Vehicle fire on E. Fallbrook Street

    Karen Ossenfort|Updated Jun 13, 2022

    At 4:55 pm a vehicle fire was reported in the 700 block of E. Fallbrook Street in Fallbrook. Sheriff and North County Fire Protection District were dispatched. Residents were asked to please practice safety and stay away from the area by the NCFPD. Village News will be following this story.... Full story

  • Ex-Dodger Steve Sax's Son Among Five Marines Killed in Imperial County Crash

    City News Service|Updated Jun 13, 2022

    SAN DIEGO - Five Camp Pendleton-based servicemen killed when an aircraft crashed during a training flight in Imperial County have been identified by the U.S. Marines Corps, including the son of former Los Angeles Dodgers second baseman Steve Sax. Cpl. Nathan E. Carlson, 21, of Winnebago, Illinois, a crew chief; Capt. Nicholas P. Losapio, 31, of Rockingham, New Hampshire, a pilot; Cpl. Seth D. Rasmuson, 21, of Johnson, Wyoming, a crew chief; Capt. John J. Sax, 33, of Placer, a... Full story

  • Marines identities released in Glamis osprey crash

    Press release|Updated Jun 13, 2022

    MARINE CORPS AIR STATION MIRAMAR, Calif. – The five deceased Marines from the MV-22B Osprey mishap on June 8, 2022 have been identified. All were assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor (VMM) Squadron 364, Marine Aircraft Group (MAG) 39, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW) and were based at Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton, CA. The identities of the Marines are below. Cpl. Nathan E. Carlson, 21, of Winnebago, Illinois, a Tiltrotor Crew Chief. Capt. Nicholas P. Losapio, 31, of Rockingham, New Hampshire, an MV-22B Pilot. Cpl. S... Full story

  • Late night Saturday crash yields life-threatening injuries

    Karen Ossenfort|Updated Jun 12, 2022

    Late Saturday, June 11, evening a motorcycle and wedding party bus collided on Highway 76, just east of Gird Road. The young adult male motorcyclist suffered life-threatening injuries. According to North County Fire Protection District, the wedding party bus was on the side of the road because of a breakdown. The motorcyclist came around the bend and slammed into the back-end of the bus. He then went flying over into the ravine. A rope rescue took place. The young man, who was unconscious, was treated at scene and secured in... Full story

  • Small contained spots of smoldering debris continue at site of devastating fire

    Karen Ossenfort|Updated Jun 11, 2022

    When the house in the 4200 block of Paso Del Lagos burned Thursday, June 9 into Friday, June 10, its metal roof collapsed on top of the burning debris field of what was once a home. According to North County Fire Protection District spokesman, fire crews spent the immediate following day at the site, laboriously pulling and pushing, and water spraying the debris field under the huge roof, to stop the fire and smoldering debris. They secured the perimeter and edges, and deep under the metal roof. However, places that were... Full story

  • Firefighters perform rope rescue in rollover accident and off Rice Canyon Road

    Karen Ossenfort|Updated Jun 10, 2022

    An early evening rollover accident off of Rice Canyon Road in Rainbow down a ravine approximately 30 feet sent one man to Palomar Hospital Trauma Center today. North County Fire Protection District responded to the call and arrived on scene around 6:10 PM. Firefighters extricated the male adult victim from his vehicle and secured him into a stokes basket. Firefighters had to perform a rope rescue operation to bring the patient up to the roadway. From there a NCFPD Medic Ambulance transported the victim to a landing zone and... Full story

  • Firefighters from 3 agencies fight fire at under-construction Bonsall home

    Karen Ossenfort|Updated Jun 10, 2022

    North County Fire Protection District responded to the scene of a structure fire located in the 4200 block of Paso Del Lagos in Bonsall Thursday night. The call first came in at 10:42 p.m. North County Fire Protection District spokesman Capt. John Choi said. Firefighters arrived to the location to find the house, which was under construction fully involved, Choi said. The homeowners and their two dogs were accounted for. Choi said that the department faced some unique... Full story

  • Five Marines confirmed deceased in Osprey training exercise near Glamis

    Updated Jun 9, 2022

    MARINE CORPS AIR STATION MIRAMAR, Calif. – Five Marines with Marine Aircraft Group (MAG) 39, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW), have been confirmed deceased following an aviation mishap involving an MV-22B Osprey during a training mission near Glamis, CA on the afternoon of June 8, 2022. Maj. Gen. Bradford J. Gering, commanding general of 3rd MAW issued the following statement, "We mourn the loss of our Marines in this tragic mishap. Our hearts go out to their families and friends as they cope with this tragedy." As a matter o... Full story

  • 3rd MAW based at Camp Pendleton

    Updated Jun 9, 2022

    MARINE CORPS AIR STATION MIRAMAR, Calif. - (June 8, 2022) At approximately 1225 Pacific Standard Time an MV-22B Osprey belonging to 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW) crashed near Glamis, CA. Five Marines were onboard the aircraft, and we are awaiting confirmation on the status of all members of the crew. We ask for the public's patience as we work diligently with first responders and the unit to identify what occurred this afternoon. The MV-22B Osprey was based at Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton with Marine Aircraft... Full story

  • State continues to add formula choices for WIC families

    Updated Jun 8, 2022

    SACRAMENTO – As the nation continues to deal with supply shortages of infant formula, the California Department of Public Health’s Women, Infants and Children program is continuing to help WIC families by greatly expanding the list of formula brands eligible for purchase with WIC benefits. Before current supply issues, WIC families could choose to purchase five eligible brands, many of which were becoming increasingly difficult to find. California WIC participants can now choose from more than 130 different formula bra...

  • County kicks off 2022 Cool Zones Program

    Updated Jun 8, 2022

    Katie Cadiao County of San Diego Communications Office The County of San Diego kicked off its 2022 Cool Zones program June 1 to help San Diegans beat the heat this summer. Cool Zones are free, air-conditioned locations, available throughout the region, where people can go to escape extreme temperatures. Fallbrook's Cool Zones are 1. Fallbrook Library, 124 S Mission Road, 760-731-4656; operational hours are Monday, Wednesday, Friday: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Tuesday: 12-7 p.m.,... Full story

  • 'Visual Snow' is a newly recognized disorder that may be triggered by migraine, concussion, infection, more

    Updated Jun 8, 2022

    Shelby Ramsey Special to the Village News We all know what "snow" is on a television screen when a satellite or cable connection is lost, right? Imagine that happening to your vision. Visual Snow and Visual Snow Syndrome, conditions that are under-represented and under-diagnosed, are still being heavily researched, but have been connected to migraine, concussions, infections, and serious brain and eye disorders. Dr. Francesca Puledda, a neurologist and post-doctoral...

  • Take a survey on awareness of accessibility of county services

    Updated Jun 8, 2022

    Michelle Mowad County of San Diego Communications Office The County of San Diego wants to hear from you on how to increase awareness about access and accessibility to County services, programs, and activities by persons with disabilities. You can complete a survey anytime through June 24 at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/sdaccessibility. Anyone who needs assistance taking the survey can contact the County's Office of Ethics and Compliance at [email protected] or... Full story

  • Jones to hold Town Hall meeting

    Updated Jun 8, 2022

    ESCONDIDO – Senator Brian Jones will be holding a Town Hall meeting in Escondido, Saturday, June 25 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.. It will be hosted with the Escondido Chamber of Commerce, 720 N. Broadway, Escondido, 92025. While a similar meeting will be held in the Fallbrook area sometime in the future, area residents are invited to share their views, ideas and ask questions about issues important to them. Light refreshments will be provided. RSVP to [email protected]. For more information, call 760-796-4655. Submitted b...

  • NCFPD expects $190,000 of annual savings from insurance carrier switch

    Updated Jun 8, 2022

    Joe Naiman Village News Reporter The North County Fire Protection District expects to save approximately $190,000 annually from the May 24 NCFPD board vote to switch insurance carriers from the Special District Risk Management Authority to the Emergency Services Insurance Program. The change in insurance carriers was approved on a 4-0 board vote with David Kennedy absent. The fire district had been using SDRMA for insurance since the late 1980s, but that is a pooled insurance carrier with nearly 500 public agencies, so...

  • New program to reward customers for saving energy to help avert summer grid emergencies

    Updated Jun 8, 2022

    SAN DIEGO –Ahead of what is forecasted to be another hot summer with high energy demand, San Diego Gas & Electric has launched a new energy conservation incentive program that rewards customers with bill credits for reducing their energy use on days when the grid statewide is stressed by high energy demand. The Power Saver Rewards Program could be activated anytime between now and Oct. 31 whenever the California Independent System Operator issues an Energy Emergency Alert Watch and/or a Flex Alert. Customers enrolled in t...

  • Mid-year budget adjustments to fund Rainbow Water Quality Improvement Project, Camino Del Rey drainage

    Updated Jun 8, 2022

    Joe Naiman Village News Reporter The most recent mid-year budget adjustments approved by the San Diego County Board of Supervisors will establish funding in the county’s Road Fund for five projects including the Rainbow Water Quality Improvement Project and the Camino Del Rey Road Drainage Project. The supervisors’ 4-0 vote May 24, with Joel Anderson absent, transferred $2,158,224 of Department of Public Works general fund money to DPW’s Road Fund for the five projects. Two of the other projects are in Lakeside while the B...

  • FUESD recognizes 14 retiring employees

    Updated Jun 8, 2022

    Rick Monroe Special to the Village News Fourteen employees who retired this year were recognized at the May 23 board meeting of the Fallbrook Unified School District. "This is something we look forward to every year," said Dr. Candace Singh, superintendent of the district. "It's an honor to recognize the years of service and contributions to the district." Brian Morris, HR director, also commented: "What an honor to look back at a life and career of selfless service. What a...

  • The benefits of building a strong core

    Updated Jun 8, 2022

    FALLBROOK – Fitness professionals recognize the importance of a well-balanced workout. Much like a diet that includes foods from each of the major food groups can provide the balance of nutrients and vitamins bodies need to achieve optimal health, a workout routine that includes an assortment of strength and cardiovascular exercises is the recipe for a fit and healthy body. Core exercises are a vital component of a well-rounded workout. Core exercises can help individuals b...

  • Hike up Monserate Mountain to raise funds

    Updated Jun 8, 2022

    FALLBROOK – The Heather Janikowski Foundation will be dedicating a memorial bench to Heather Janikowski at the top of Monserate Mountain, after a memorial hike, Saturday, June 11, 8-11 a.m. Besides the hike, the event includes a little farmers market for those who would like to attend but not hike, as well as specialty food trucks All proceeds will benefit a college scholarship for a high school senior involved in the Temecula St. Jeanne de Lestonnac Catholic FFA. The cost of $30 per person includes a T-shirt. Submitted by t... Full story

  • Gun owners group to host 2nd Amendment dinner

    Updated Jun 8, 2022

    SAN DIEGO – The San Diego County Gun Owners PAC, a political action committee promoting Second Amendment rights in San Diego County, has announced its Second Amendment Celebration Dinner, an annual fundraiser benefiting Second Amendment advocacy, will be held starting at 5 p.m., Saturday, June 18, at the Town and Country Resort Hotel and Convention Center in Mission Valley, 500 Hotel Circle North, San Diego. The fundraising dinner, the PAC’s sixth annual, is open to the public. Scheduled activities at the fundraiser will inc... Full story

  • Correction

    Updated Jun 8, 2022

    In the article “Hispanic male found deceased at park,” published June 2, the location was mistakenly given as Jackie Heyneman Park. The deceased was not in the park but outside the park, off of Ash Street. Village News regrets the error.... Full story

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