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John "Jack" Lester Wiland
Our family had to say goodbye to our hero last month. After a long battle with cancer, John "Jack" Lester Wiland took his last breath on Saturday, Aug. 12, 2023. He was surrounded... — Updated 10/5/2023 Full story
Town Hall on homeless issue is June 8
FALLBROOK - Supervisor Jim Desmond invites residents to join him and the County of San Diego, the Sheriff's Department, North County Fire Protection, and the Office of Homeless Solutions as they discuss homelessness in Fallbrook.,... — Updated 6/2/2023 Full story
By Local superintendents say safety is top priority
As the nation mourns the tragic death of 19 students and two teachers at a school shooting last week in Texas, it’s natural for local parents and students to have concerns and questions. Are our schools safe? How can I talk to... — Updated 5/31/2022 Full story
LAFCO extends protest hearing to June 14
Due to an old address being given out for the mailing of protest letters, causing some of the letters to be returned to their senders, the San Diego County Local Agency Formation Commission is extending the deadline for the... — Updated 5/26/2022 Full story
UPDATE: Husband of missing Fallbrook woman shares his story as search continues
UPDATE: Saturday, Nov. 6, 6:20 p.m. Missing Fallbrook woman Elena Roy's husband spoke to Village News in an exclusive interview Saturday, Nov. 6. pleading for the return of his... — Updated 11/8/2021 Full story
Man dies in attempt to save woman in 'horrific' ziplining incident
A 34-year-old man working a zipline receiving platform in north San Diego County was fatally injured Saturday, Oct. 30, while trying to save a woman who was attempting to hook up... — Updated 11/4/2021
Fallbrook history is on tap at the Heritage Center
Fallbrook's Outdoor Chess Set, made by the Fallbrook Wood Carvers for the Fallbrook Village Association, depicts local history. Originally meant to be used at Village Square, it is... — Updated 7/8/2021
Sheriff's Dept. encourages Fallbrook residents to report illegal fireworks
As the Fourth of July approaches, many Fallbrook residents have noticed an increase in the usage of illegal fireworks, also known as pyrotechnics. According to Patrol Sergeant... — Updated 7/8/2021
Fallbrook Senior Center reopens July 1
The Fallbrook Senior Center is reopening all activities beginning July 1, with a soft opening already begun on June 15. The senior center provides activities and lunches for... — Updated 7/5/2021
Mesa Fire chars 350 acres in Pala
A blaze that charred 350 acres erupted for unknown reasons shortly after 2 p.m. Wednesday, June 23, off state Route 76, about a mile west of Pala Temecula Road in Pala near Couser... — Updated 7/4/2021
Kids flip for swim lessons
The 2021 Swim America Program is sponsored by the Fallbrook Union High School District at the high school pool. The first of the morning 40 minute classes starts at 8:30 a.m.;... — Updated 7/1/2021
Waldron names Fallbrook Food Pantry 2021 Nonprofit of the Year
SACRAMENTO – On June 23, Assemblymember Marie Waldron announced that the Fallbrook Food Pantry has been selected as the 75th Assembly District's 2021 Nonprofit of the Year. The... — Updated 6/30/2021
Pala Casino Spa Resort commends local firefighters battling Mesa fire
PALA – Pala Casino Spa Resort commends the local agencies battling the Mesa fire that broke out along State Route 76 near Pala Casino June 23. Pala Casino has worked closely with Riverside County Fire Department Battalion Chief... — Updated 6/30/2021
FUESD board closed meetings raise questions
Multiple closed session meetings have been scheduled by the Fallbrook Union Elementary School District the last couple of weeks, but district officials and board members have been mum about what is being discussed. However those... — Updated 6/30/2021
FUHSD adds position to address unconscious bias
The Fallbrook Union High School District board voted 5-0 June 14 to approve a new position which will provide unconscious bias training. The teacher on special assignment position will formally be called Multi-Tiered System of... — Updated 6/30/2021
FCPG social media policy set for adoption July 19
A Fallbrook Community Planning Group policy for social media use involving official planning group matters is expected to be adopted at the July 19 planning group meeting. Due to bylaw requirements the draft policy was presented... — Updated 6/30/2021
FRHD announces Community Health Contract Grant awards
FALLBROOK – The Fallbrook Regional Health District Board of Directors voted to award $991,975 in grant funding to area nonprofit organizations that provide critical health and wellbeing services to the community, Wednesday, June... — Updated 6/30/2021
FAA hosts 'Faces on the Streets of San Diego' art exhibit
On June 26, the Fallbrook Art Association hosted the 'Faces on the Streets of San Diego' art exhibit along with a meet and greet with the artist, Kyle Denning. This exhibit... — Updated 6/30/2021
Clevenger returns to BUSD as superintendent
Joseph Clevenger was the principal at Sullivan Middle School from 2015 to 2018 before joining the Vista Unified School District as the principal of Rancho Buena Vista High School. C... — Updated 6/30/2021
Bicyclist seriously injured on Oak Crest Road
An east Fallbrook resident is cautioning bicyclists to be cautious on local streets after her husband, Douglas Bailey, 77, was seriously injured while on a bike ride about a half mile from their home on Oak Crest Road, near... — Updated 6/30/2021
Mesa fire burns Pala hillside
A water dropping helicopter flies above a charred peak near Pala Casino as crews work at containing the Mesa fire, June 25.... — Updated 6/30/2021
CWA approves rate increase, two-year budget
The San Diego County Water Authority board meeting of June 24 included approval of SDCWA rates and charges for calendar year 2022 and approval of a two-year CWA budget. Fallbrook Public Utility District General Manager Jack Bebee,... — Updated 6/30/2021
San Diego's 'Hudson' makes firehouse dog history
BONSALL – Performance K9 Training is presenting the Modesto Fire Department with its new well-being 'tool' to firefighters during an official ceremony Friday, June 25. The event... — Updated 6/23/2021
Senior center adds two new board members
FALLBROOK – The Fallbrook Senior Center is pleased to announce the addition of two new members to its board of directors, David Schwartz and Matt Obermueller. Both bring a wealth... — Updated 6/23/2021
Bobcat spotted in Fallbrook
This bobcat is near the intersection of Willow Glen and Willow Heights Road in the north part of Fallbrook, Monday, June 21.... — Updated 6/23/2021
