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UPDATE: Lilian Lewis was found safe tonight near her home, according to the Sheriff's Department about 7:40 pm. According to Lt. Ladieu a deputy found her near the top of a hill near her home. More information will be reported as it becomes available. __________________________________________________________________________ Original Story: ASTREA Helicopter looking for 92-year-old woman with dementia About 6 pm tonight the Sheriff's Department received a report of a...
Fallbrook battles La Costa Canyon in field hockey...
Joe Naiman Village News Reporter For only the second time in the history of the Fallbrook High School girls volleyball program, the Warriors reached the CIF championship match. Fallbrook won three playoff matches to earn a berth in the CIF Division III final Nov. 6 at Cathedral Catholic High School. Bonita Vista won the CIF championship with a 25-17, 25-19, 25-18 victory over Fallbrook. “I’m extremely proud of them for reaching that game and being there,” said Fallbrook coach Chip Patterson. “It’s been 25 years since Fal...
Oct. 16 6800 block Camino Del Rey Miscellaneous incidents Oct. 18 300 block E. Alvarado St. Found narcotic, narcotic seizure Oct. 26 30100 block Old River Road Arrest: Poss controlled subs paraphernalia 300 block E. Alvarado St. Arrest: Misdemeanour bench warrant (our agency) Oct. 27 1100 block S. Main Ave. Arrest: Possess/purchase for sale narcotic/controlled substance 1400 block Alturas Road Arrest: Use/under infl of controlled subs 42100 block Via Del Gavilan Death Oct. 28 600 block Summit Ave. Miscellaneous incidents 300...
Judith Lee Domercq, 84 from Fallbrook, passed away Nov. 2 after a prolonged battle with Alzheimer's disease. Judy was born in Kansas City, Missouri (correctly pronounced Missouruh) on Sept. 17, 1937 to Thomas Frederick and Guinevere Branscum. When only 13, she left Missouri with her mother for the sunny Southern California southland where she found her first job in a hospital in Los Angeles. She made friends quickly and moved out on her own at the early age of 17. Later she wo...
FALLBROOK – The Fallbrook Animal Sanctuary is kicking off the holiday season and #GivingTuesday with a very special event. The sanctuary has partnered with SNAP (Spay Neuter Action Project) to provide a free spay/neuter clinic on Nov. 30 at Fallbrook Fertilizer, Feed & Farm Supply, 215 W. Fallbrook St. Besides offering free spaying or neutering, SNAP will also provide free vaccines and microchips. The sanctuary is asking everyone to help them prevent the overpopulation of unwanted puppies and kittens by getting their pets a...
COLUMBIA FALLS, Maine – During this year’s season of hope and giving, Wreaths Across America Radio invites troops from across the country and overseas, as well as their loved ones at home, to send a holiday greeting to one another in the form of an internet radio greeting. They call this the “Remembrance Ring” program. The “Remembrance Ring” provides American military families the opportunity to extend holiday greetings and thanks to service members and veterans through Wreaths Across America Radio. Wreaths Across Amer...
SAN DIEGO – Meals on Wheels San Diego County, a local nonprofit that focuses on supporting the independence and well-being of seniors, is desperately seeking volunteers to help deliver meals to clients throughout San Diego County. “Our volunteers deliver more than meals, they deliver warm smiles with each visit,” says Brent Wakefield, president and CEO, Meals on Wheels San Diego County. “Due to the pandemic, the increase in client needs and the demand for our services has made it difficult for us to find enough volunte...
Joe Naiman Village News Reporter The singles semifinals of the Oct. 18-20 Valley League tennis tournament had three Fallbrook players. League champion Leyla Homuth had to defeat teammates in the final two rounds of the tournament played at San Pasqual High School. The freshman defeated senior Alexa Guadarrama in the championship match after Homuth won her semifinal match against sophomore Angie Palmerin. "I'm proud of all of them. They did a great job," said Fallbrook coach Bill Lenaway. Each school was allowed up to four...
Chloe Shaver Writing Intern Alexis Rivera of Fallbrook High School has been selected to perform with the Pasadena Community College Honor Band as part of their Color Guard Auxiliary Unit. This group performs at the Rose Bowl Parade and was selected to perform with 15 others out of a group of 100 who entered. Rivera has been a member of the Fallbrook High Marching Warriors Color Guard for four years, and has been captain of the team for three. She says that this, along with...
FALLBROOK – Schools are diverse communities in which people from all walks of life gather to teach, learn and pursue an assortment of interests and passions. Students are perhaps the best reflection of that diversity, as even small schools are home to young people who excel in sports, music, theater, and, of course, academics. Many young people harbor a strong interest in the arts, which can provide some surprising benefits. For example, the National Endowment for the Arts r...
Chuck Westerheide County of San Diego Communications Office The county is moving forward with a Community Health and Injury Prevention Initiative to expand health services and community education to areas that lack health care facilities and transportation. The Board of Supervisors received an update on the effort Nov. 2 and directed staff to prepare for future phases. The County Fire Protection District's Emergency Medical Services, in partnership with the Health and Human...
José A. Álvarez County of San Diego Communications Office The County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously to adopt a new framework that aims to end homelessness in the San Diego region, Nov. 3. A comprehensive presentation shown at the board meeting focused on how the county will centralize critical expertise and operations, and use equity and data, to better provide housing and supportive services that address the needs of people who are homeless or at risk of losing t...
Yvette Urrea Moe County of San Diego Communications Office The San Diego County Probation Department received a $335,000 grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety to provide more intensive monitoring for people convicted of driving under the influence. "Our monitoring program helps probationers stay on track with treatment and other court-ordered measures," San Diego County Interim Probation Chief Cesar Escuro said. "The goal is that with additional guidance and...
OCEANSIDE – The COASTER Holiday Express is coming back to town this year, in person, for two weekends. The annual North County Transit District holiday tradition for families offers a 65-minute round trip from Oceanside to Solana Beach on a festively decorated COASTER train. During the ride, children of all ages are invited to visit with Santa Claus and his merry friends. To allow for more families to attend, NCTD is holding this event on two separate weekends, Dec. 4-5 and Dec. 11-12, with trains departing at 10:15 a.m., 1...
SAN DIEGO (CNS) – Former San Diego City Councilwoman Barbara Bry announced her candidacy for San Diego County assessor/recorder/county clerk, Nov. 5. The nonpartisan position is held by Republican Ernest J. Dronenburg, 78, who was decisively re-elected in 2018 over challenger Matt Strabone. He has served in the position since 2010 and his term ends in 2022. Bry said she would use her dedication to open government and experience as a small business owner in the technology sector as assessor/recorder/county clerk. “I will bri...
Joe Naiman Village News Reporter Two actions taken at the Oct. 26 Rainbow Municipal Water District board meeting addressed the construction of the replacement for Lift Station No. 1. The board approved a $15,181,157 construction contract with James W. Fowler Company and a $1,423,717 professional services agreement with Valley Construction Management for construction management and inspection services. Both actions had 4-0 votes with one vacant seat. "We're excited to get started on the work," said Rainbow General Manager Tom...
Gig Conaughton County of San Diego Communications Office Looking to energize solar electricity projects in unincorporated areas, the San Diego County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously Nov. 3 to shorten the approval process for battery storage projects located in industrial areas. Battery storage projects can help pave the way for San Diego County's electrical distribution grid to take on more renewable electricity, like from solar electricity generated by solar panels on...
FALLBROOK – In their review of Realtor Maggie Stewart, clients Joe and Laura Moore wrote, "Maggie is very knowledgeable about the area, people and the real property value of North County She answers the phone when you call her which is a big plus for me. Her communication skills are excellent. I found Maggie displayed the utmost professionalism in her duties, interactions with clients, other agents, loan specialists and inspection crews. It is so helpful that she knows so m...
EL CAJON – Effective Monday Nov. 8, the burn permit suspension in San Diego County was lifted. CAL FIRE/San Diego County Fire Chief Tony Mecham formally cancelled the burn permit suspension and advises that those possessing current and valid agricultural and residential burn permits can now resume burning on permissible burn days. Burning hours will be 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. Cal Fire burn permits are required for all agricultural and residential burning. Agricultural burns must be inspected by Cal Fire prior to burning, and i...
SAN DIEGO – The California Office of Traffic Safety has awarded the San Diego County Sheriff's Department a $440,000 grant that will fund a year's worth of special operations and campaigns designed to stop drivers under the influence of alcohol and drugs. The grant includes funds for: • DUI checkpoints and patrols specifically focused on suspected impaired drivers. • Enforcement operations focused on suspected distracted drivers in violation of California's hands-free cell...
Joe Naiman Village News Reporter Engineered Fluid Solutions, Inc., will provide pre-manufactured pump stations to the Rainbow Municipal Water District. The Rainbow board voted 4-0 Oct. 26, with one vacant seat, to approve a sole-source contract with EFI for the Turner, Hutton, and Dentro De Lomas pump stations. The Oct. 26 board action did not approve a purchase order for the pump stations but authorized Rainbow staff to specify the use of pre-manufactured pump stations from EFI. "When those contracts are ready to let, we wou...
Joe Naiman Village News Reporter A pilot test will be conducted on the Fallbrook Public Utility District's planned indirect potable reuse project, and Intuitech will be leasing the pilot treatment equipment to FPUD. FPUD's board voted 5-0 Oct. 25 to authorize a $370,450 agreement with Intuitech for the lease of the equipment. The pilot project will determine the best treatment process as well as the feasibility of utilizing reclaimed water to augment groundwater in the Lower Santa Margarita River basin. FPUD and Camp...
Joe Naiman Village News Reporter The Fallbrook Public Utility District prioritizes conveyance system replacements and improvements, and two of those were addressed during the Oct. 25 FPUD board meeting. One 5-0 vote awarded Blue Pacific Engineering and Construction a contract to replace the Green Canyon sewer force main. Another 5-0 vote gave Chi Construction the contract to replace the air and vacuum valves and mainline drains for the Olive Hill Road recycled water line. Multiple recent breaks of the Green Canyon force main...
Frank Brines, ARS Rosarian Special to the Village News The weather has moderated slightly, and along with the change comes cooler nights. Fall brings warm days and cool nights, conditions that can ensure large colorful blossoms. But those same conditions also bring moisture and a daily accumulation of ash and small dust particles. These create a great environment for fungal diseases. One example is powdery mildew. Early on, it shows slight purple splotches on the underside of...
