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Articles from the December 13, 2017 edition


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  • Stina Harboe Grimm

    Updated May 4, 2018

    Stina Harboe Grimm, 62, went to heaven on October 30, 2017 surrounded by family at her Fallbrook home. Stina was born to Jens and Ellen Harboe in Indio, Calif. Stina and her siblings spent long desert days hiking, climbing, and exploring the mountains of Pinyon Crest. Evenings were often filled with live jazz music and dinner parties hosted by her talented mother and charismatic father. Stina graduated from Indio High School and went on to attend both UCLA and SDSU,... Full story

  • Sheriff's Log

    Updated Dec 13, 2017

    Address Date Descriptions 200 block Pankey Rd.,Fallbrook, CA 92028 November 21 Vehicle burglary; get credit/etc. other's ID; commercial burglary 1000 block S. Mission Rd.,Fallbrook, CA 92028 November 24 Petty theft Mission Rd. @ Olive Hill Rd.,Fallbrook, CA 92028 November 24 Arrest: Use/under influence of controlled substance 800 block S. Main Ave.,Fallbrook, CA 92028 November 25 Arrest: Misdemeanor bench warrant 1700 block Via De Lago,Fallbrook, CA 92028 November 25 Miscellaneous incidents 1400 block Alturas Rd.,Fallbrook, C...

  • Fallbrook Tree officially lit for the holiday season

    Updated Dec 13, 2017

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  • Tired of traffic on the 15 Freeway? Temecula's city leaders want to fix that

    Updated Dec 13, 2017

    Bumper-to-bumper traffic that regularly afflicts a portion of the 15 Freeway in the Temecula Valley can be a major cause of frustration to commuters, but city leaders fear traffic issues will impact more than just people’s nerves. Temecula City Councilmember Mike Naggar said heavy traffic could impede the growth of Southwest Riverside County’s tourism economy, prevent people in important professions from moving to the area and hinder future economic development. With those concerns in mind, Naggar and fellow Cou... Full story

  • Landmark settlement reached on Santa Margarita River use rights

    Updated Dec 13, 2017

    A landmark agreement on the Santa Margarita River Conjunctive Use project between the Fallbrook Public Utility District and Camp Pendleton Marine Base promises to be signed Dec. 11, after 66 years of litigation in the U.S. courts. The FPUC board of directors will meet with Camp Pendleton commanders and representatives from Rep. Duncan Hunter’s and Rep. Darrell Issa’s office at their regular Monday, Dec. 11, meeting to witness the expected signing of the agreement. The agreement will finally settle a critical portion of the... Full story

  • Donations for SLR racetrack workers can be dropped off at Udder Feed

    Updated Dec 13, 2017

    Udder Feed Store, located at 6236 Camino Del Rey in Bonsall, is collecting donations for the men and women racetrack workers who lost their belongings when the Lilac Fire ravaged the San Luis Rey Training Center. According to Marianne Hebner of Udder Feed, donations of gift cards (Walmart, Target, Visa, etc.) are most needed at this time. A call for clothing was so successful that clothing donations are no longer a priority but donations of men's toiletries are still helpful. The displaced workers are now living at Del Mar...

  • National Weather Service issues fire weather watch

    Updated Dec 13, 2017

    SAN DIEGO – Amid a run of unusually warm, dry weather, the predicted return of gusty, arid Santa Ana winds prompted the National Weather Service to issue a fire weather watch that's set to go into effect tonight in parts of San Diego County. A fire weather watch signifies that critical fire weather conditions are forecast to occur and could develop into a red flag wildfire warning, according to the NWS. The watch will go into effect tonight and continue until Friday morning in San Diego County's inland valleys and mountains,...

  • Sheriff's Department warns of post-fire scammers

    Updated Dec 13, 2017

    FALLBROOK – The San Diego Sheriff's Department reminds everyone that scammers look for tragedies like the Lilac Fire as an opportunity to take advantage of people wanting to help victims, as well as victims in need of help. Please be careful to verify who you donate to, or accept help from. Price gouging is illegal in a time of crisis. If you suspect a business of price-gauging or suspect a scam is being attempted, please call the San Diego Sheriff's Department at (760) 728-1113. The San Diego Foundation is accepting d... Full story

  • Bonsall couple organizes assistance for Lilac Fires

    Updated Dec 13, 2017

    BONSALL – Realtor Debbie Sorensen along with her husband, Dale, are organizing assistance for those in need to clear and remove debris from lots that were damaged in last week’s Lilac fire. Those who lost their homes and are in need of assistance should contact Dale Sorenson, a licensed contractor, at (760) 822-4426. Volunteers are also needed for the cleanup effort. Currently the couple needs manpower and equipment to help in their efforts. The couple, who lost their home in Rancho Monserate Country Club due to the fir...

  • Claus W. Sellier

    Updated Dec 13, 2017

    Claus W. Sellier passed away December 11, 2017. He is survived by three children, Luise Sellier-Flynn, Mike Sellier and Claus Sellier; eight grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. As an immigrant to the U.S., he was a successful chef, restaurant manager/ owner and published author who lived his life as an adventure....

  • Lilac Fire aftermath

    Updated Dec 13, 2017

    Assemblymember Marie WaldronAD-75 (R) On Dec. 7, Governor Brown declared a state of emergency for San Diego County. His proclamation directs the Office of Emergency Services (OES) and all agencies of state government, including the National Guard, to provide state assistance such as personnel, equipment and facilities that may be required to combat the Lilac Fire. This action also prompted President Trump and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to provide direct fed... Full story

  • Local ownership difference between Fallbrook newspaper and Chargers

    Updated Dec 13, 2017

    In December, the National Football League's Chargers will be concluding their first season since leaving San Diego for Los Angeles. On Dec. 18, the Fallbrook/Bonsall Village News will be celebrating 20 years as Fallbrook's community weekly paper. The contrast demonstrates the commitment local ownership has in maintaining a local asset. Fallbrook's previous weekly paper was the Fallbrook Enterprise. By 1997 the Enterprise and the suburban daily the North County Times had common ownership, specifically the Tribune Company out o...

  • Village News' 20-year anniversary starts with Lilac Fire

    Updated Dec 13, 2017

    It’s been another one of those weeks. As we were making plans to celebrate our 20-year anniversary, the Lilac Fire broke out. The Lilac Fire, like the Gavilan Fire of 2002 and the Rice Fire of 2007, started the adrenaline rushing in the Village News office the minute we got the call from my son Stuart Reeder and former managing editor Debbie Ramsey that there was a fire on the 15 South and “it looked bad.” VP Paul Bandong had the first boots on the ground taking photos on scene almost immediately. Then we were so thank...