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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A motorcyclist's foot was severed during a vehicle vs. motorcycle accident Monday evening at the intersection of South Main Avenue and East Aviation Road, authorities said. The severed foot was transported with the rider and taken to a local hospital. The incident occurred around 4:05 pm., when a white Chevrolet Suburban collided with a motorcycle, leaving the rider down in the roadway, according to California Highway Patrol dispatch logs. Emergency responders were alerted to... Full story
A pedestrian was struck by a vehicle while reported by a bystander to have been walking in the crosswalk at the intersection of North Main Avenue and East Alvarado Street late Sunday afternoon, according to the CHP. The collision occurred at approximately 5:46 p.m. and involved a silver Nissan sedan, according to initial reports from the California Highway Patrol. Emergency responders were dispatched to the scene shortly after the incident was reported. The condition of the... Full story
Fallbrook friends and family and the Orange County Fire Authority (OCFA) are mourning the loss of Fallbrook resident and OCFA Fire Apparatus Engineer Kevin Skinner, who tragically passed away early Sunday morning, Jan. 5, while responding to a two-story residential kitchen fire. The details were given at a press conference on Sunday morning by OCFA Chief Brian Fennessy, "At 4:56 a.m., OCFA firefighters were dispatched to a blaze in the 29400 block of Pointe Royale in Laguna Ni...
A fire involving a home and vegetation broke out on South Mission Rd. on Friday, January 10. One firefighter suffered mild injuries and was transported to a local hospital for treatment. The home was burned and deemed a total loss, as well as multiple cars. Firefighters were able to stop the rate of spread at three acres. according to NCFPD Capt. John Choi. The blaze was first reported at 9:55 a.m. at 2728 S. Mission Road. The fire prompted a swift response from multiple... Full story
At 9:19 pm tonight, Friday, Jan. 11, a solo vehicle traffic collision was reported to have hit a pole of a sign in front of Scrappy's Tire, on S. Main and College. It was reported from the CHP report that it was a woman in the car and there may have been open containers. That is all the information provided at this time.... Full story
A two-vehicle collision involving a black Acura and a gray sedan occurred Saturday evening near North Mission Road and West Alvarado Street, according to the California Highway Patrol (CHP). It was the second accident at that location this week. The crash, reported at 7:09 p.m., involved juveniles in one of the vehicles, prompting precautionary measures by responding units. Emergency crews, including firefighters, arrived on the scene by 7:11 p.m., with law enforcement and... Full story
California has seen at least 46 maternity ward closures since 2012, with nearly 60% of these closures occurring in just the past three years. From major urban centers like Los Angeles County to smaller, rural communities, these closures leave families grappling with a pressing question: What does the future hold for maternity care? This crisis is deeply personal for families navigating pregnancy and childbirth. As hospitals consolidate and financial constraints force...
SACRAMENTO – With dangerous winds and extreme fire weather forecasted through Thursday in Southern California, Governor Gavin Newsom announced the state is deploying resources to protect California communities. Specifically, Los Angeles and Ventura Counties, as well as other parts of Southern California, are expected to experience a “life-threatening and destructive” windstorm, as well as extreme fire risk from Tuesday morning through Thursday due to high winds and low humidity. “The state is taking early, proactive steps t...
FALLBROOK – Rally for Children's philanthropy committee is excited to announce the recipients for its 2024 philanthropy funding. The recipients are Boys and Girls Clubs of North County, Fallbrook Child Development Center, Fallbrook A Leer/Reading Family Literacy Day, Fallbrook Food Pantry, Fallbrook Land Conservancy, Fallbrook Music Society, Friends of Fallbrook Community Center, Love On Your Back, Operation Showers of Appreciation – OSOAmil, AAUW and Fallbrook School of Art...
Sonny Miller lives in Fallbrook and is a maintenance and operations project manager for the Rancho California Water District. He had a lead role in developing a well depth monitoring system which was a finalist for the Excellence in Innovation Award presented at the Dec. 3-5 Association of California Water Agencies fall conference in Palm Desert, and Miller was on a Dec. 5 panel in which representatives from the finalist agencies discussed their projects. "I thought the ACWA...
Yesterday, the National Weather Service issued a Red Flag Warning until 6 pm Thursday, January 9. for parts of Orange and San Diego Counties. This week marks the driest start to San Diego County's typical rainy season in 174 years. There is a High Wind Warning until Wednesday, January 8. Amid strong winds and low humidity, these conditions increase the risk for wildfires. We have activated our Emergency Operations Center to closely monitor the weather and its impact on the... Full story
This is an early version story. Village News is waiting for official responses from local agencies who responded to the scene. An unidentified person reportedly jumped from the Lilac Bridge on Saturday night, Dec. 28, causing a grisly scene that temporarily closed lanes on Interstate 15. According to Cal Fire Capt. Cornette, at 10:58 pm they received a report that a man was down on the northbound lanes of I-15 near West Lilac Rd. He said their crews confirmed obvious signs of... Full story
Fallbrook friends and family and the Orange County Fire Authority (OCFA) are mourning the loss of Fallbrook resident and OCFA Fire Apparatus Engineer Kevin Skinner, who tragically passed away early Sunday morning, Jan. 5, while responding to a two-story residential kitchen fire. The details were given at a press conference on Sunday morning by OCFA Chief Brian Fennessy, "At 4:56 a.m., OCFA firefighters were dispatched to a blaze in the 29400 block of Pointe Royale in Laguna... Full story
At approximately 1:23 pm today, Sunday, Jan. 5, a motorcycle accident was reported on Grade Road on the backside of Palomar Mountain, near mile marker 10.60, a rural stretch of roadway surrounded by rolling hills and sharp curves. The initial report, coded as Incident 0335, described two motorcycles involved in a collision. There were no other vehicles reported at the scene. Emergency services were dispatched at 1:32 pm, with fire department personnel en route and preparing to close the roadway in both directions to ensure... Full story
WASHINGTON – California failed to escape its “Judicial Hellhole®” reputation this year, ranked No. 5 in the 2024-2025 report spotlighting the nation’s worst civil justice systems released Dec. 10 by the American Tort Reform Foundation. “California's legal system continues to be the trial bar's laboratory for innovative liability theories, burdening businesses and ultimately hurting consumers,” American Tort Reform Association President Tiger Joyce said. “It’s not just legal jargon for lawyers in courtrooms – lawsuit abuse... Full story
Sheriff requests help to solve Aguana mass murder caseOn January 3, Riverside Sheriff Chad Bianco held a press conference to request help from the public regarding the September 7, 2020, Aguanga mass murder. Central Homicide Unit investigators began the investigation into the mass murder that occurred in the 45000 block of Highway 371, Aguanga. A total of seven victims were shot to death while they slept in what appeared to be a home invasion robbery of an illicit marijuana... Full story
An update to the Fallbrook Sub-Area Plan has been approved by the San Diego County Board of Supervisors. The supervisors’ 4-0 vote Dec. 11, with Joel Anderson absent, approved the new Fallbrook Design Standards and a Streetscape Plan. The August 2011 update of the county’s general plan included an Environmental Impact Report, and the supervisors also adopted an addendum to that EIR to reflect the Fallbrook changes. “We’re thrilled about that,” said Fallbrook Community Planning Group Chair Eileen Delaney. In 2003, the Board...
FALLBROOK – Fallbrook Newcomers Club offers a variety of fun and engaging social events and activities designed to foster friendship and enjoy shared interests, as well as the opportunity to explore new and interesting venues and attractions. The highlight of several enjoyable holiday activities includes the following: On Dec. 4, 2024, the Newcomers Club members held a very special Cook Along event at the home of Newcomers member Cindy Konkel, beautifully decorated like a C...
The Garden Center Café, a popular local restaurant known for its iconic back patio, had an unexpected scare on Christmas Eve when a fire broke out under the patio cover. "The gas patio heaters mounted under the wood patio caught the patio cover, the shade cloth, and leaves on top of it, on fire. The fire spread to a nearby ceiling fan and burned an umbrella," according to Capt. John Choi, public information officer for the North County Fire Protection District. No one was...
What lies ahead for you in 2025? Some of you have enjoyable vacations you’re looking forward to or visits to see family or friends in another state. Yet we know that each new year brings not only times of joy but also times of suffering and trials. As I reflect back on 2024, I can remember both the good times and the times of testing. As you face difficult challenges in this new year, remember that in the Bible God makes two important promises regarding trials and p...
A 23-year-old Hemet man was killed early Monday after his car veered off Rainbow Canyon Road and crashed into a large rock, authorities said. The incident occurred on December 30, 2024, at approximately 12:08 a.m., when the driver of a 2013 Honda Civic was traveling northbound on Rainbow Canyon Road, just south of the Temecula city limit. For reasons still under investigation, the driver made an unsafe turning movement, causing the car to leave the roadway and descend a steep...
Jean Larsen Executive Director / Legacy Endowment Community Foundation Oh, the acronyms we now use these days. So many! As we ring in the New Year, I was reminded the other day by someone I admire and respect, if you are required to take a Required Minimum Distribution (RMD), this is something that shouldn’t be left to year-end decision-making. Rather, for those who must take an RMD, there should be a plan starting each January. I couldn’t agree with him more. When planning for retirement, most of us can give ourselves a lar...
Board members of the North County Fire Protection District will now receive per diem pay of $105 for attending meetings and other eligible events. The NCFPD board voted 5-0 Dec. 10 to approve the second reading and adoption of the $5 per diem increase. The increase from $100 becomes effective Jan. 9, although the next scheduled board meeting is not until Jan. 28. “We have not raised our director compensation in 18 years,” said NCFPD Fire Chief Keith McReynolds. NCFPD board members receive per diem pay for each regular or spe...
