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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UPDATE: As of 3:30 all evacuations were lifted and the forward rate had been stopped. __________________________________________________________________________________________ At 2:30 this afternoon, Monday, Oct. 21, the San Diego County Sheriff's Dept. issued an evacuation warning for the Circle Fire near Fallbrook. At that point, the vegetation fire in the area of the 5000 block of Lake Circle Road was at three to four acres. Twenty minutes later, the forward rate of spread... Full story
A pilot escaped injury after overshooting the runway in a single-engine plane at Fallbrook Community Airpark on Saturday morning, Oct. 19, according to North County Fire Protection District Capt. John Choi. The incident occurred around 9:09 a.m., when a Piper PA-32-301T Turbo Saratoga, registered as N177DF, overran the runway during a landing attempt on Runway 18, North County Fire Protection District reported. The pilot, the only person on board, was not hurt, and no other injuries were reported. After the plane came to a... Full story
A Feather Alert has been issued for a missing teenager from the Pala Indian Reservation. The San Diego County Sheriff's Office wants the public's help in locating her. Trujillo.age 16. is an Indigenous girl from the Pala Indian Reservation. She stands around 5'3" tall and weighs about 110 pounds. Trujillo has dirty blonde hair and blue eyes. She was last seen wearing a black hoodie, black leggings and black Chuck Taylor shoes. Trujillo was carrying a red backpack. On... Full story
FALLBROOK – Fallbrook is looking for local talent with voices that can light up a stage. Whether they're belting out tunes in the shower or serenading their friends at karaoke, now’s their chance to show off their hidden talents! Local residents can join in Fallbrook’s first-ever singing competition, where crowds will be captivated with all their favorite dance-worthy hits from all eras. Finalists will perform at Fallbrook's Halloween Dance/Party on Saturday, Oct. 26 at the Fallbrook Masonic Lodge, backed by a live band. How...
"Help Save our Trails," a local equestrian group, met Saturday to voice their concerns over being unfairly excluded from the new Bonsall Community Park's design and planning process. The park, which is part of the larger San Luis Rey River Park, has sparked frustration among horse enthusiasts who believe the park's current plan fails to accommodate their needs. The San Luis Rey River Park, a significant regional park, includes a historic 18-mile trail that has been used by...
FALLBROOK – The Fallbrook Regional Health District (FRHD) was recently recognized as the 2024 District of the Year by the Association of California Healthcare Districts (ACHD) during its 72nd Annual Meeting: Building Bridges Together, Cultivating Positive Connections. This prestigious award celebrates FRHD's leadership and unwavering commitment to the health and wellness of the communities it serves. "This year's recipient is incredibly dedicated to their employees and c...
FALLBROOK – The Fallbrook Union Elementary School District has announced impressive academic progress for the 2023-2024 school year, highlighted by significant gains in reading and math proficiency and a notable reduction in chronic absenteeism. Recent data from the California Department of Education (CDE) reveals that FUESD has achieved one of the highest increases in student achievement in the state, marking a standout year for the district and Superintendent Monika Hazel in her inaugural year at the helm. At the b...
Fallbrook Union High School District held its first Student of the Month breakfast for the new school year, Thursday, Oct. 3, at North Coast Church. The honored seniors are Alejandro Betancourt, Lucia Mochel, and Elizabeth Tagle-Nava from Fallbrook High and Sophia Bezman from Oasis High. Betancourt, nominated by Alydia Han, has a 4.20 grade point average with a packed schedule including AP classes, sports (football, cross country and track), community service, and tutoring oth...
FALLBROOK – The Department of the Navy is announcing a public meeting and a public review and comment period for the Proposed Plan to close out a munitions disposal site at Naval Weapons Station Seal Beach Detachment Fallbrook, California. The munitions disposal site, known as Site UXO 4, is approximately 6.3 acres in size and is located within the central portion of the base. The site is not accessible to the public. Site UXO 4 was reportedly used from 1942 to 1978 as a burial area for packing materials and practice m...
PAUMA VALLEY – Warren Lyall, a third-generation citrus and avocado grower from Pauma Valley, has been honored by the San Diego County Farm Bureau (SDCFB) with the prestigious title of "Farmer of the Year." This award recognizes Lyall's lifelong commitment to farming, leadership in agricultural organizations, and significant contributions to his community. The guest of honor will be celebrated in October at SDCFB's annual Farmer of the Year event. Lyall's deep roots in a...
As a young man, William Wilberforce converted to Evangelical Christianity, largely due to the teachings of John Wesley, and immediately became appalled at the inhumanity of the slave trade in which Great Britain, where he was a prominent member of Parliament, was a leader. He soon became the devoted leader of a decades-long movement to abolish the slave trade. After years of failed attempts, in 1807 he was finally able to persuade Parliament to ban slave trade. He spent the...
WASHINGTON – Social Security Administration policy updates that expand access to Supplemental Security Income (SSI) in line with the law went into effect Sept. 30. The agency no longer includes food in In-Kind Support and Maintenance (ISM) calculations, has expanded its rental subsidy policy exception, and has expanded the definition of a public assistance household. "These changes will help more people access crucial SSI benefits," said Martin O'Malley, Commissioner of Social Security. "By simplifying and expanding our p...
SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom announced, Oct. 4 the launch of the newly redesigned website, CA.gov, the official flagship website for the State of California. This overhaul is the latest milestone in the state’s ongoing digital strategy to improve user experience, accessibility, and service delivery for millions of Californians. As the state continues to lead the way on digital innovation, this redesign reflects a commitment to making government services more efficient, accessible, and user-friendly. By leveraging tec...
SAN DIEGO – County District Attorney Summer Stephan announced Oct. 3 that Albertsons and Vons entered into a stipulated judgment and will pay $3,962,500 to settle a civil law enforcement complaint that alleged the grocer engaged in false advertising and unfair competition. Albertsons Companies, Safeway Inc., and The Vons Companies operate 589 stores in California under the brand name banners of Albertsons, Safeway, Vons and others. The action was filed in Marin County Superior Court by the prosecution team which was c...
The family of Miguel Munoz, a diagnosed schizophrenic from Fallbrook, experienced an emotional four-day search after he was mistakenly released from San Diego Central Jail in the middle of the night without their knowledge. Munoz, 35, was arrested on October 3 for public intoxication near his home in Fallbrook. He was booked and released out of San Diego Central Jail onto the unfamiliar streets of downtown San Diego just after midnight on Friday. His family, unaware of his... Full story
FALLBROOK – The Department of the Navy is announcing a public meeting and a public review and comment period for the Proposed Plan to close out a munitions disposal site at Naval Weapons Station Seal Beach Detachment Fallbrook, California. The munitions disposal site, known as Site UXO 4, is approximately 6.3 acres in size and is located within the central portion of the base. The site is not accessible to the public. Site UXO 4 was reportedly used from 1942 to 1978 as a burial area for packing materials and practice m... Full story
FALLBROOK – The staff of Fallbrook Skilled Nursing announces that it is now a Community Nursing Home Contracted Facility with the Veterans Administration. They look forward to serving veterans and their families. Families and patients are welcome to tour the facility. They can also take a virtual tour on the website, www.progressivecarecenters.com. For more information, call 909-557-1125. The SNF is located at 325 Potter St. Submitted by Progressive Health Care Centers Fallbrook Skilled Nursing....
Local man arrested for manufacturing and distribution of 'magic mushrooms' Randal Scott Vance, 41, is facing numerous charges following the discovery of a mushroom grow operation in Fallbrook and Bonsall. The arrest was made on Friday, October 4 just after 9 a.m. following a warrant service at a business in the 200 block of West Ash Street in Fallbrook and a house in the 1600 block of West Lilac Road in Bonsall. Deputies with the Fallbrook Sheriff's Substation Crime... Full story
FALLBROOK – Sam Larson recently graduated from U.S. Navy bootcamp located in Great Lakes, Illinois, and will continue his schooling in Great Lakes. Larson is following in his dad's footsteps where he retired as a Master Chief in the Navy in 2004. He is a 2020 Fallbrook High School graduate and received his AA in welding from Palomar College. Larson is the son of Paul and Margaret Larson, also of Fallbrook. Submitted by the Larson family....
FALLBROOK – The Fallbrook Live Oak Chapter of Questers International celebrated the 35th Anniversary of the Live Oak Chapter's founding in 1989 on Oct. 2. The Chapter's founding members belonged to Fallbrook Newcomers and upon learning of Questers International decided to form the Live Oak Chapter of Questers. Questers is an International study club founded in 1944 by Jessie Bardens to stimulate an appreciation of antiques and their collection, and to encourage the p...
SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom announced Oct. 2 that more than 11.5 million Californian households will automatically see savings on their October electricity bill through the California Climate Credit, funded by the state’s innovative Cap-and-Trade Program. This credit will average $71 per electric bill customer. Including credits that went out in April, Californians will receive an average of $217 in bill credits during 2024. Since 2014, Californian households have already received an average of $971 in combined automat...
The Bonsall Unified School District does not have a continuation school, but BUSD students who are not meeting Bonsall High School requirements may now continue their studies at Ivy High School in Fallbrook. A 5-0 BUSD board vote Sept. 18 approved a memorandum of understanding between the Bonsall district and the Fallbrook Union High School District for BUSD students to attend Ivy High School, which is the FUHSD continuation school. The MOU covers the 2024-25 school year, and the parties will meet prior to June 30 to determin...
The Sept. 24 meeting of the North County Fire Protection District included approval of the 2024-25 NCFPD budget. The board’s 5-0 vote adopted a budget which anticipates $27,217,100 in revenue. The budget also calls for $27,217,100 of operational and debt service expenditures and a contribution to reserves along with an $11,665,925 capital budget. “The increase in revenue the fire district is experiencing is allowing us to reinforce our infrastructure and expand services to meet the needs of our growing region,” said NCFPD...
