Also serving the communities of De Luz, Rainbow, Camp Pendleton, Pala and Pauma
Also serving the communities of De Luz, Rainbow, Camp Pendleton, Pala and Pauma
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Today at approximately 2:00 PM a beige Toyota pickup truck and a black Dodge Ram collided within the intersection of Alvarado and Main Ave in Fallbrook. As of 2:34 PM fire officials are directing traffic because the intersection is still getting cleaned up....
SAN DIEGO (CNS) - With rainfall set to start as soon as tonight in San Diego, the extended forecast for it to continue throughout the rest of the week and beyond, according to the National Weather Service. ``We do have a chance of rain every day for the rest of the week in San Diego,'' said NWS forecaster Elizabeth Schenk. Heavier rain and strong winds are forecast as part of a stronger Pacific storm system expected to impact the Southland Wednesday through Thursday. ``The...
SAN DIEGO - Kelly A. Martinez officially took office as the new San Diego County Sheriff today at noon. On Dec. 16, the San Diego native took the formal oath as the 31st Sheriff of San Diego County. A ceremonial swearing-in event, during which Martinez will take her oath of office before the public, will take place Jan. 9. ``I am honored to have been elected as the next sheriff of San Diego County,'' Martinez said. ``There is no greater responsibility than to be entrusted...
At 3:36 am this morning, Jan 1, 2023, a car hit a power pole at 2306 E. Mission Rd (near Hamilton) in Fallbrook causing 420 homes to lose power and E. Mission to be closed to through traffic. CHP reported that the power pole was "sheared and in the trees, causing a full road closure." Power was restored by 6:30 am. No reports on injuries or when traffic will be completely open. More will be reported as information is available....
FALLBROOK – The members of Charles E. Swisher Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1924 and its Auxiliary, the Fallbrook American Legion Post 776 and the VFW Motorcycle Club Empire Chapter hosted a Toys for Tots Toy giveaway for children of Veterans in the community and the Active Military from Camp Pendleton on Thursday, Dec. 22 from 5-8 p.m. The organizations gave away over 1,200 toys to Veteran and Active-Duty Military families with children this holiday season. This was the f...
Vivian Claire (Abel) Borgstrom was born Aug. 9, 1931, to Irma Katherine (Tyler) Abel and Charles Henry Abel in Davenport, Iowa. She passed to her Savior's arms Dec. 21, 2022, of natural causes. Vivian was the youngest of three children, following Chester and Dorothy. She was the mother of five children, Susan Greer, Cheryl Benglen (Ted), Patricia Kass (Peter), Kathleen Wingate, and Charles Day. She was predeceased by her beloved husband, Ronald Dean Borgstrom, her son...
FALLBROOK – REINS students came out to see Santa and mini reindeer Zippy, Dec. 20, and they all had a wonderful time. REINS has been celebrating the holidays with students and their families since the program began. For a child with a disability, activities like visiting Santa can be very challenging or impossible in a traditional setting. Giving students an accessible, safe, caring, sensory friendly environment during the holiday party has always been a REINS tradition. REINS Executive Director Debbie Shinner said she and h...
Nathalie Taylor Special to the Village News I will never forget my first visit to Hearst Castle. I was about four, and it was before the estate was open to the public. My Grandma Mary Bristol and I had driven up to the castle with Peggy Brunner, her closest friend, who worked for the Hearst family. Peggy parked at the base of the wide, steep, main steps of the castle. When I got out of the car, I was mesmerized by the vast expanse of stairs that seemed to go on forever. Those seemingly eternal stairs are still a vivid...
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FALLBROOK – Karen Langer Baker's collage, "Nowhere to Hide," received a first place award in the Fallbrook Art Association's latest exhibit, along with a third place award for her watercolor painting, "Summer Heat." Artists are allowed to enter up to three pieces each month. Langer Baker's third piece earned an Honorable Mention. It is a monotype, titled, "Gourds on Display." Submitted by Karen Langer Baker....
FALLBROOK – In accordance with Bond Measure “AA,” an Independent Citizens’ Oversight Committee was appointed to assure Bond funds are being spent as outlined in the Measure “AA” Bond Measure ballot language. The COC was appointed within 60 days of the date that the Board entered the election results in its minutes pursuant to Education Code 15274. The COC was appointed on March 13, 2017. COC members are appointed for two year terms and may renew their term up to three times. There are currently three (3) vacancies....
Joe Naiman Village News Reporter San Diego County will be purchasing a 49-acre parcel which will become part of the future San Luis Rey River Park. A 3-0 county Board of Supervisors vote Wednesday, Dec. 14, with Terra Lawson‑Remer and Jim Desmond not at the dais when the vote was taken, approved the purchase. The county will pay the California Department of Transportation $2,937,000 including a $25,000 non-refundable deposit which had already been paid. The supervisors found the acquisition to be categorically exempt from C...
The first issue of the Fallbrook/Bonsall Village News was published Dec. 18, 1997; this is an early Village News staff photo from 2003. How many people do you recognize? Village News photo...
FALLBROOK – Members of the Rotary Club of Fallbrook volunteered their time to support the Salvation Army during the holiday season. Rita Burke, the club's Community Service Director, worked with the Salvation Army, and club member Tom Buscemi coordinated with the volunteers. Club members signed up to ring bells alongside the familiar red collection kettles located at Major Market and Grocery Outlet on the two weekends before Christmas. Over the two weekends, the club raised a...
Keith McReynolds Fire Chief North County Fire Protection District What an honor it is for me to serve as Fire Chief of the North County Fire Protection District. Over the last year, we have been an agency on the move, growing and exploring new ways to raise the standard of public service excellence our community has come to expect. Fire station renovation and construction has been a top priority for us this year and will be next year as well. We are finishing up an interior and exterior renovation at Fire Station #2 on...
FALLBROOK – As 2022 comes to a rapid close, the Fallbrook Historical Society celebrates another year of fulfilling its mission "to bring history to life by educating the community and others about Fallbrook's rich heritage." "Like other organizations throughout the world, our activities over the past three years were greatly impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic," said FHS President Roy Moosa. "Still, our members persevered and we celebrated several important milestones to c...
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Joe Naiman Village News Reporter Fallbrook High School junior Angie Palmerin reached the third round of the CIF individual tennis tournament. Palmerin won her first two matches before a third-round defeat. The tournament which began Oct. 31 and concluded Nov. 5 was played at the Balboa Tennis Club in San Diego. “The CIF tournament was a great experience,” Palmerin said. Each league sent five singles players and five doubles tandems to the CIF tournament. All players who reached the semifinals in the league tournament qua...
Joe Naiman Village News Reporter The Valley League girls volleyball coaches conferred all-league recognition upon five Fallbrook High School players. Bailee Aguila and Claire Nordeen were chosen for the first team. Harley Benitez was a second-team selection. Malia Dabney and Alexa Van Eik received honorable mention designation. “It was great to have that many,” Fallbrook coach Chip Patterson said. Fallbrook had a 7-3 record in Valley League play; the Warriors finished second in the standings. Fallbrook’s overall 20-19 mark...
