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The San Diego County Sheriff's Department wants you to celebrate responsibly this Independence Day by not driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Sheriff's Deputies will be conducting increased impaired driving patrols on Monday, July 4 and throughout the holiday weekend. In 2021, deputies arrested 909 people for impaired driving in San Diego County. So far in 2022, nearly 450 people have been arrested for driving under the influence by the Sheriff's Department.... Full story
Southbound I-15 and Highway 76 was the scene of a roll over accident Tuesday, July 5. According to the spokesperson for North County Fire Protection District, the sedan was traveling at high speeds when it left the freeway at Highway 76 and rolled over, coming to rest in the Park & Ride lot. The spokesperson said that the adult patient was able to self extricate from the mangled vehicle. The patient sustained life-threatening injuries and was transported to Palomar Hospital. California Highway Patrol is investigating the... Full story
A structure fire in Rainbow near Rainbow Heights Road and Jeremy Way overnight spread to vegetation. Four North County Fire Protection District engines were on scene. NCFPD firefighter was injured and transported to Palomar Hospital. The injuries are not life threatening. He was released Monday, July 4 morning. According to the NCFPD spokesperson the fire is out.... Full story
Drivers who cut through Fallbrook, Sandia Creek and DeLuz on their way to Temecula or I-15, are in for a surprise today because they will no longer have access to the privately-owned and maintained Sandia Creek Road. The Gates are locked and no one has access without a pass. "As of 8 a.m. this morning the gates are closed," said Alma Carpenter, secretary of the Sandia Creek Road committee. "The fire department did an extensive review of the gate and (how it will work) and... Full story
FALLBROOK - A 21-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of possessing an estimated 500 pounds of fireworks found in his garage and illegal sales of fireworks, the San Diego County Sheriff's Department said Sunday, July 3. Natanael Garcia was booked Sunday into the Vista Detention Facility on felony charges of possessing more than 100 pounds of fireworks and illegal sales of fireworks. His bail was set at $20,000 and he was scheduled to be arraigned Tuesday, according to jail...
North County Fire Protection District this evening, July 2 at 11:15 p.m., is on the scene of a traffic collision at Olive Hill Road and Olive Hill Trail. A spokesperson said wires are down and Olive Hill Road is closed in both directions. He asks that drivers avoid that area and take alternate routes.... Full story
UPDATE: OLIVE HILL IS OPEN NOW ACCORDING TO NCFPD. A tree was down at Olive Hill Road and Shamrock Road in Bonsall. North County Fire Protection District advised drivers then to use an alternate route till further notice. Olive Hill road is back open.... Full story
Sheriff's Deputies responded to a home in the 14700 block of Interlachen Terrace in Valley Center on June 26, around 10 p.m., for a report of assault with a deadly weapon. The reporting party advised her brother-in-law, 44-year-old Christian Bobila, (allegedly) shot her husband, the sheriff spokesperson said. Upon arrival to the area, deputies located Bobila driving a black minivan a few blocks away from the scene. A traffic stop was conducted and Bobila was detained without incident, explained the spokesperson. Deputies and... Full story
SACRAMENTO – “Safe and Sane” Fireworks went on sale in many communities across California, Tuesday, June 28, but Cal Fire is reminding everyone to do their part to have a safe holiday and help prevent fires and injuries caused by fireworks. With the 4th of July holiday around the corner, state fire officials are stressing the dangers and consequences of using illegal fireworks. “Already this year our Arson and Bomb Investigators and Law Enforcement Officers have been busy assisting with numerous illegal fireworks enforcement...
The Associated Press Republican Nathan Hochman will battle California's Democratic attorney general in the November general election after garnering 18% of the vote in the primary, according to figures released Thursday, June 23. Hochman, the Republican Party's endorsed candidate, will face Rob Bonta in a state that overwhelmingly favors Democrats. Bonta, the only Democrat in the five-way field, won 54.8% of the June 7 primary, according to the latest figures from...
San Diego County Sheriff's Department The San Diego County Sheriff's Department is aware of the U.S. Supreme Court's 135-page decision in the case of NEW YORK STATE RIFLE & PISTOL ASSOCIATION, INC., ET AL. v. BRUEN, SUPERINTENDENT OF NEW YORK STATE POLICE, ET AL. As we continue to evaluate this decision and what it means for San Diego County, we anticipate an increase in applications for Concealed Carry Permits. Any changes to our policies or procedures will be posted on our public webpage. Our highest priority is public...
Chuck Westerheide County of San Diego Communications Office Students at the County Probation Department's new Youth Transition Campus held a woodworking exhibition Friday, June 17. The youth got to show off their projects built over the last year in Career and Technical Education classes at the new Kearny Mesa campus and at the East Mesa Juvenile Detention Facility. The students have created Adirondack chairs, an entertainment center, a baby crib, a sideboard and two tables. T...
Elizabeth Youngman-Westphal Special to The Village News Do you recall “service stations”? What I clearly remember is when I’d drive in alongside a gas pump, an attendant would sprint out as I lowered the driver’s window and ask, ever so politely, what grade of fuel I wanted? After removing the gas cap to insert the nozzle he’d bop around to raise the hood and check the oil. And then he’d wash all of the car windows. Every service station, everywhere, offered that service. But in the mid-1970’s, the oil crisis caused servic... Full story
Supervisor Jim Desmond 5th District On May 20, the North American Electric Reliability Corporation warned that two-thirds of the U.S. could experience blackouts this summer. Earlier in the month, California energy officials warned that summer blackouts may continue for the next three summers. There’s already finger pointing occurring from government agencies and many theories being publicized including climate change, severe drought, quick switch to renewable energies, lack of infrastructure, rise in the demand of e... Full story
I want to share with you a wonderful experience I had a few weeks ago when I had serious dental issues that I had to deal with and was told that I needed to see an oral surgeon to do the surgery. I am 80 years old and on a blood thinner, so I was very concerned about having the procedure done. Dr. Christensen Sicat Hsu of SicatHSU Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery in River Village in Bonsall was recommended to me. I made an appointment to see her and went to discuss my concerns and what needed to be done. She spent a great deal of... Full story
In now post Roe v. Wade America, it should be imperative that an innocent unborn baby have just a fraction of the due process rights that a heinous convicted serial killer or terrorist routinely gets while waiting on death row for 20 years, or 30 years, or longer. Is it so out of the question to have even a splinter of the due process guaranteed to even a condemned vicious murderer, during an unborn baby’s first nine months inside of his/her mother’s womb? Some reasonable due process and legal considerations should not be... Full story
Julie Reeder Publisher The overturning of Roe v Wade was a big deal. I get that people who believe abortion is murder of a human being are happy that at least laws regulating this procedure are relegated back to the individual states. Abortion rights in California will not be affected and we will probably become an abortion tourism state with growth in the number of clinics up and down the state. And, I would imagine our tax dollars will probably go to subsidize the abortions of people from other states. However, a huge... Full story
We were just looking through this week's and last week's publications with joy :) ... It is wonderful to have a community newspaper that supports education in our community the way the Village News does. Thank you to you and your entire staff for keeping all of the best of Bonsall USD in the news, we appreciate it. Gina McInerny Executive Assistant to the Superintendent Bonsall Unified School District... Full story
Joe Naiman Village News Reporter The Valley League baseball coaches placed four Fallbrook High School players on all-league teams. Mitchell Baker and Jaxon Dent were part of the Valley League first team. The second team included Derick Torralba and Tanyon Smith. "It shows you our depth," Fallbrook coach Pat Walker said of having four all-league players. "These kids were a huge part of our finishing strong." The Warriors won their final three regular-season games, two of which...
Assemblymember Marie Waldron 75th District California still has the highest gasoline prices in the U.S. along with the highest gas taxes. Gasoline is averaging $6.40 per gallon across California, inflation is escalating, people are hurting. Immediate relief is needed, and the simplest, fastest remedy would be suspension of the gasoline tax at both federal and state levels. It’s been over 100 days since the Governor first called for gas tax relief, but nothing has happened. Despite our $97.5 billion surplus, the majority in t... Full story
Joe Naiman Village News Reporter Not only did Fallbrook High School senior Max Meisterlin win the boys high jump championship at the Valley League track and field meet May 6 at Valley Center High School, but he set a school record. Meisterlin cleared 6’7” during the league meet. Two other Fallbrook field athletes won boys league championships: junior Marcus Washington had a triple jump of 43’4” and sophomore Aiden Bernier had a 12’3” pole vault. “That was one of my best meets I’ve ever had,” Meisterlin said. “That was a...
Joe Naiman Village News Reporter Bonsall High School added baseball for 2022, and two seniors became the first-ever Legionnaires to receive all-league baseball honors. David Romo was selected to the Patriot League first team. Garret Murphy was placed on the all-league second team. “They were both hard-working players,” said Bonsall coach Danny Mencias. Bonsall’s overall 4-12-1 record included a 2-6 figure in Patriot League play. The league had five teams and Bonsall finished in fourth place. “We couldn’t have gotten th...
NOTRE DAME, Indiana – To celebrate the 50th anniversary of Title IX, the University of Notre Dame announced athletic honorary monograms will be awarded to women who started the women's sports program during the period from 1972-1977. Fallbrook resident Kathleen Cordes will be awarded an honorary monogram as the first female varsity coach. Others, including students and coaches who helped lead the way to varsity status on earlier club teams will also be recognized as will a...
Joe Naiman Village News Reporter The 2022 Fallbrook High School softball season ended May 31 when the Warriors lost a first-round state playoff game at Nipomo High School. “My girls left everything they had on that dirt. They’ve given me more than any coach could ask for,” said Fallbrook coach Lisa Stehle. The state playoffs consisted of Southern California and Northern California regional playoffs and regional championships. Nipomo was seeded fourth in the Southern California regional, and the Titans followed their 9-8 v...
Joe Naiman Village News Reporter Fallbrook High School athletes had the three highest girls pole vault clearances at the Valley League track and field meet May 6 at Valley Center High School. The winning height of 12’0” was obtained by senior Rose Wagner, sophomore Maya Khoury had the second-place distance of 10’6”, and sophomore Sahara Khoury was third at 9’0”. “That was a real joy to see all three girls perform that well at league,” said Fallbrook assistant coach for pole vault Jim Curran. “It was great,” Wagner sa...