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  • Fire extinguished at old El Jardin property

    Village News Staff and AC Investigations|Updated Oct 16, 2023

    There was a fire reported at the old El Jardin restaurant property, 1561 S. Mission at 5:02 pm tonight. North County firefighters arrived on the scene to find the vegetation on fire outside the building. Deputies stated that it was more than likely started from a transient. There have been challenges previously with the property and homeless people going in and out of the property. The fire was quickly extinguished and the call was closed by 5:22 pm....

  • FBI Director Says Threats Have Increased Since Hamas Attack

    City News|Updated Oct 15, 2023

    SAN DIEGO - Speaking in San Diego today, FBI Director Christopher Wray said domestic threats have increased since Hamas launched its attack on Israel last weekend. ``In this heightened environment, there's no question we're seeing an increase in reported threats, and we have to be on the lookout, especially for lone actors who may take inspiration from recent events to commit violence of their own,'' Wray said at Saturday's annual International Association of Chiefs of Police...

  • Four people rescued over a mile offshore

    City News|Updated Oct 15, 2023

    OCEANSIDE (CNS) - Lifeguard units responded today to a sinking vessel a mile and a half off the Oceanside Harbor. At 11 a.m. Sunday, occupants aboard a 22-foot Striper sport fishing boat called 911 and said they were taking in water, according to the Oceanside Fire Department. It was reported the vessel had capsized and all four occupants were in the ocean, with two victims using flotation devices. The first responding lifeguard was able to secure all four victims in the water until additional units arrived. An Oceanside...

  • Ex-San Diego Vice Detective Sentenced for Operating Illicit Massage Parlors

    City News Service|Updated Oct 14, 2023

    SAN DIEGO - A former San Diego police detective who operated massage parlors that offered commercial sex services was sentenced today to nearly three years in federal prison. Peter Griffin, 79, a former vice detective, attorney, and private investigator owned and operated five businesses in California and Arizona between 2013 and 2022, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office. Griffin was sentenced Friday to 33 months in prison, while three other defendants who managed Griffin's businesses were each sentenced to six months in...

  • California, Los Angeles to Benefit from $7B Energy Program

    City News Service|Updated Oct 14, 2023

    LOS ANGELES - As part of a $7 billion federal program to launch seven regional Clean Hydrogen Hubs across the nation, including California, Mayor Karen Bass today commended the initiative for what she says will foster sustainability, climate resiliency and add hundreds of thousands of jobs. Of the $7 billion, California will receive up to $1.2 billion from the department to build or expand hydrogen projects that will power public transportation, heavy-duty trucks and...

  • Kaiser Reaches Tentative Deal with Union Workers

    City News Service|Updated Oct 13, 2023

    SAN DIEGO - Kaiser Permanente and the union representing thousands of healthcare workers reached a tentative deal today that could end the labor dispute that resulted in a three-day strike last week. ``The frontline healthcare workers of the Coalition of Kaiser Permanente Unions are excited to have reached a tentative agreement with Kaiser Permanente,'' the union posted on social media. ``We are thankful for the instrumental support of Acting US Labor Secretary Julie Su.'' In a statement Friday, Kaiser said, ``The new...

  • Stagecoach Sunday celebrates 35th anniversary

    Updated Oct 13, 2023

    FALLBROOK – As live music wafted through the fall air, guests lined up for a ride on the ever-popular horse-drawn stagecoach. The attraction is a tradition at Stagecoach Sunday, the annual fundraiser for the Fallbrook Land Conservancy that also features a barbecue lunch, kids’ activities and more. This was not, however, just another Stagecoach Sunday. Held on Oct. 1 at the historic Palomares House on Stagecoach Lane, it was the event’s 35th anniversary, and cause for a celebration that featured several new highlights this yea...

  • Artists welcome visitors to Open Studio Tour

    Updated Oct 13, 2023

    FALLBROOK – The Fallbrook Artists Association held its first ever Open Studio Tour Sept. 30 and the response from the community was excellent. FAA President Thom Lingle said, "We want to thank all of the artists that donated their time, opened their art studio and shared their passion by supporting this new adventure in art with people who came from Hemet and beyond; we thank the art tourists as well. "We also appreciate the Grant we received from the Vintage Car Club last w...

  • The sparkle of gems and minerals attracts visitors to Fallbrook

    Updated Oct 13, 2023

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  • Michael David Monaghan

    Updated Oct 13, 2023

    Michael David Monaghan, fondly known as Mike or El Chingon, passed away peacefully on Sept. 23, 2023, in Austin, Texas after a brave battle with cancer. Born on Jan. 19, 1955, in Alameda, California, Mike was a man of determination, and unwavering spirit. Mike was a loving husband to Teresa, a devoted father to Shannon, Mickey, Tracy, Nancy and a spirited inspiration for his nine grandchildren. His family was his greatest joy, and he cherished every moment spent with them. He...

  • Fr. Jerome E. Nadine

    Updated Oct 13, 2023

    Fr. Jerome E. Nadine passed away in Fallbrook on Saturday Sept. 30, 2023, ironically, on the Feast Day of St Jerome. He was born in Scranton, Pennsylvania, June 10, 1933 and was 90 years of age. He was ordained to the Holy priesthood at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Syracuse, New York in 1958 and was assigned to the Diocese of Brooklyn and pastoral duties at Holy Rosary Church in Brooklyn. After a few years, he was assigned to the Archdiocese of Military...

  • Maureen Bridget Overton

    Updated Oct 13, 2023

    Maureen Bridget Overton passed away peacefully on Sept. 22 with her loving children by her side after a brief illness. She died six days after her 90th birthday which she was able to celebrate with her family, margaritas and chile rellenos at her favorite restaurant. Maureen was born in Waterbury, Connecticut, on Sept. 16, 1933, and when she was 5 years old, her family moved across the country to Los Angeles. Her father worked in Hollywood as an award-winning sound engineer,...

  • Third Annual North County Cup raises funds for boys and girls

    Updated Oct 13, 2023

    FALLBROOK – Eighty-eight players enjoyed a day of golf at Journey at Pechanga, followed by a savory banquet, while helping to raise over $45,000 for the Boys & Girls Clubs of North County, Friday, Sept. 29. With a score of 52, Robert Caya, Brent Hughes, Greg Marusich and Nolan Torrez took home the North County Cup. Ken McFerran won the longest drive contest; Brandon Meyers won the putting contest, and Justin Lundy was closest to the pin, knocking it 5 feet, 3 inches away from...

  • A new season has begun for Fallbrook Senior Softball

    Updated Oct 13, 2023

    FALLBROOK – Fallbrook Senior Softball is welcoming new players who are 50 plus years of age. Games are played at Ingold Sports Park Mondays through Thursdays at 4 p.m. with warm-ups beginning at 3:30. Each team is scheduled to play two games per week. The league is currently looking for new players. Potential players must show for a screening prior to being placed on a team so that appropriate placement can be made. They can come practice and get into game shape by attending any of the pre-game warm-ups at 3:30. The final s...