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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People thoughout the southland noticed again experienced the Space X launch....
Watch the firemen extinguish the fully engulfed home. https://youtu.be/ubCQZXXhnmc After hearing the plight of the Castillo family who lost their home in a fire on March 14, 2024, several community businesses jumped in to help out, including Randy Vance from Fallbrook ServPro who said, "When insurance doesn't come into play and you've got somebody who's lived here their whole life and educated children, you've got what you call community insurance and it's beautiful to see so...
A white Nissan sedan's engine caught fire on the right-hand shoulder of the eastbound side of SR 76 near North River Rd. at about 6:20 pm on Friday, causing the 2nd lane to be closed. One person on site expressed disappointment that cars were not pulling over to the right as is the law, to allow paramedics to get to the scene as quickly and safely as possible. There were no injuries reported....
UPDATE: According to NCFPD PIO John Choi, The BMW was found. It traveled about 30 feet down the embankment. The occupant/occupants were able to self extricate and were found standing by the side of the road. Unverified whether there were one or two occupants. No injuries were reported. At 8:45 am this morning a black BMW car was reported to have gone off the side of the I-15 southbound 1 mile south of Mission Rd onramp. The car is reported not visible from the roadway but a good Samaritan is on scene to direct first...
A Flash Flood Warning was issued today until 11:30 am for the greater Fallbrook area and most of San Diego County. The National Weather Service said it was extremely dangerous to travel during the downpour. Yet another winter storm is expected to strike Fallbrook and the surrounding communities beginning later this evening, and like all the other recent storms, this one will bring plenty of wind and cold along with more rain and snow to an already saturated California. A...
What appears to have been a three vehicle collision, happened tonight, at 1837 E. Mission Rd. In Fallbrook. The accident was reported at 6:06 pm. The Westbound lane was closed for a period of time. A blue Chevy Silverado, hauling a trailer carrying furniture crashed. Also involved was a black Ford Explorer and a white GMC Sierra. Injuries are unknown at this time. More will be reported as information is available....
An accident was reported at about 11 30 am...
A gas leak at 948 E Elder Street in Fallbrook led to a road closure Friday, March 29. The leak was first reported just before 8:30 a.m., according to a post on the non-profit Pulse Point app. The road closure, according to Deputy Bell with the San Diego Sheriff's Department's Fallbrook Substation, referred to the road closure at "soft" saying residents were still allowed to pass. While the gas leak is under control, SDG&E remains on the scene of the incident which is...
A Driving under the influence call came into the Sheriff's office at about 10:30 am, Thursday, March 28. A woman driving a red Astrostar van was observed driving around town, parking in the middle of the street, getting out of her van in the street, cursing at people and waving something on a string that appeared to be glass or crystal. She was then seen speeding down Main Ave and again on Old Stage Rd. Sheriffs arrived and arrested her for suspected DUI in the 1200 block of...
BONSALL – The California Department of Education awards the Purple Star Award to schools that provide exceptional support to military families. Of the over 10,000 schools in the state of California only 44 received the Purple Star designation in 2024. Bonsall Unified has been recognized for its commitment to meeting the unique needs of military-connected students and their families at all of their school sites. This is the third year in a row that Bonsall Unified School D...
SAN DIEGO – Since 1987, the Legislative Women's Caucus has encouraged all legislators to recognize a special woman in their district each year in honor of "Women's History Month," which occurs in March. Senate Minority Leader Brian Jones named Ginger Couvrette of Poway the "Woman of the Year for Senate District 40," March 15. Jones also honored 10 "Distinguished Women of California Senate District 40" that day. In addition to our 'Woman of the Year,' we have many noteworthy a...
FALLBROOK – Fallbrook Union Elementary School District announces its designation as a California Purple Star School District, marking a significant milestone in its commitment to supporting military-connected students and their families. Every single school within the district applied for and was awarded the prestigious Purple Star designation, positioning FUESD as one of the pioneering districts nationwide to achieve this remarkable feat. The California Purple Star School Des...
BONSALL – Recognized for her dedication, enthusiasm and leadership in her role as a volunteer for the Bonsall Woman's Club and community, Sydne Gilbert was named the 2024 "Volunteer of the Year" at the BWC general meeting in March. "Her strong commitment performing volunteer service has certainly contributed to the success of the BWC fundraisers," BWC co-First Vice President Mary Jane Poulter announced in her presentation of a bouquet of roses and a theme clock. Poulter c...
At the North San Diego County Realtors awards dinner, March 16, the Distinguished Service Award was presented to Chris Hasvold of Coldwell Banker Village Properties. The next day, Hasvold posted this on LinkedIn, "Last night, I was honored to receive the Distinguished Service Award from the North San Diego County Realtors, only the fourth recipient since its inception 25 years ago. It was especially gratifying to be presented the award by Carolyn D'Agosta, a true icon in the...
FALLBROOK – Fallbrook Public Utility District’s Community Benefit Program sent contracts to five local non-profit organizations for 2024 improvement projects, Jim Mendelson, chairman of the committee, announced March 21. According to Mendelson, the one-year contracts, approved by FPUD’s board of directors, went to the Fallbrook Beautification Alliance, Fallbrook Land Conservancy, Fallbrook Sports Association, Fallbrook Village Association and Mission Resource Conservation District. He expected each award to contribute to co...
NOTE: While these reports have been taken straight from the Sheriff's Office, individuals are innocent until proven guilty. These addresses reveal the block number, not an exact location. March 19 3200 blk S. Old Hwy 395 Shoplift - Defrauding an innkeeper - $950 or less - Vandalism - $400 or less 1200 blk Calle Sonia Contempt of court - Violate court order 1800 blk Acacia Ln. Missing adult 1300 blk S. Mission Rd. Misc. incidents - Mental health evaluation 1500 blk Loch Ness Dr. Missing juvenile/runaway 1400 blk S. Mission...
The San Diego County Board of Supervisors approved a new law enforcement contract between the County of San Diego and the Pala Band of Mission Indians which adds a third deputy Sheriff to patrol the reservation. The supervisors’ 4-0 vote March 12, with Joel Anderson absent, approved a three-year agreement which covers the period from April 1, 2024, to March 31, 2027. The new contract also increases the coverage from two to three full-time deputies. Pala initially contracted with the county for law enforcement services in 2...
FALLBROOK – Nathalie Taylor, free-lance writer and a 21-year affiliate of Reeder Media, was honored for winning 106 writing awards between the years of 2004 and 2023. The event, with 35 guests in attendance, was held at the Fallbrook Women's Club. Attendees enjoyed a luncheon catered by Trupiano's Italian Bistro, Feb. 16. The event was hosted by Debbie Ramsey, retired managing editor of the Village News. Taylor commented, "I thank the Lord for His inspiration, and feel that w...
The San Diego County Board of Supervisors approved two actions March 13 to help people move forward after arrest and incarceration. The board’s vote advanced plans to open a new San Diego Resource and Reentry Hub in the central region of San Diego County. The hub will bring numerous services together in one place to support the needs of people who are leaving jail or who are referred by law enforcement. The board’s vote also directed county staff to return within 120 days with a proposed ordinance for supervisors to con...
The contract the North County Fire Protection District has for upgrades to the NCFPD administrative building has been amended to include a complete replacement of the parking lot. A 5-0 vote at the NCFPD board meeting Tuesday, Jan. 23, approved the amendment to the contract with Reed Family Enterprises Inc. The change order will add an estimated $43,029 to the contract, although the board authorized a change order of up to $50,000 in case any unforeseen conditions are encountered. The North County Fire Protection District...
SpaceX launched a batch of Starlink satellites from Vandenberg Space Force Base into orbit Monday, March 18, causing a stir on social media and beyond. The Falcon 9 rocket lifted off at 7:28 p.m., just after sunset, carrying the 22 Starlink internet satellites into low Earth orbit where they were deployed about an hour after liftoff, according to the SpaceX website, www.spacex.com. Many took to social media posting photos and video with people from as far away as Arizona and...
A manufactured home was reported to be on fire Thursday, March 14 at 9:28 a.m. at 235 W. Aviation Road, space 38, in the middle of downtown Fallbrook. North County Fire Protection District arrived in about two minutes and had the home, fully engulfed in fire extinguished in three minutes. Five people were displaced, according to NCFPD PIO John Choi. A Village News source reported that three of the people included a single mom, Veronica Castillo, and two daughters. PIO Choi...
County Supervisors voted this week to make improvements for pedestrians at four intersections in the unincorporated communities of La Presa, Spring Valley and Fallbrook, and to make additional improvements at 17 different locations to improve pedestrian safety. The Department of Public Works maintains nearly 2,000 miles of roadways, bridges, guardrails, signs, traffic signals and crosswalks in the unincorporated area. The county secured grants for both projects from the Highwa...
NOTE: While these reports have been taken straight from the Sheriff's Office, individuals are innocent until proven guilty. These addresses reveal the block number, not an exact location. March 12 S. Mission Rd. / Mission Oak Rd. Shooting at dwelling or occupied vehicle 1700 blk Reche Rd. Petty theft - From building 200 blk Pankey Rd. Burglary: vehicle 800 blk Maravilla Ln. Burglary: residential 700 blk S. Main Ave. Arrest - Disorderly conduct: under the influence of alcohol March 13 3400 blk S. Old Hwy 395 Arrest - Possessio...
Much of the world will take time to celebrate Easter and the resurrection of Jesus Sunday, March 31. When Jesus was crucified on the Friday before the resurrection, he was not alone; two other men hung next to him. One of them is commonly called “The Thief on the Cross,” and I’d like to share his story. I was at a banquet in Michigan when the speaker, Josh McDowell, a famous Christian author, spoke for the first time publicly about the sexual abuse he had suffered betwe...
