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  • Motorcycle accident in Fallbrook results in minor injuries

    Village Editorial Staff|Updated Sep 2, 2024

    A motorcycle accident occurred on Monday evening at the intersection of South Mission Road and Hellers Bend, resulting in minor injuries to the rider. The California Highway Patrol (CHP) reported that the incident took place at approximately 8:44 pm when a motorcyclist was involved in a solo traffic collision. Emergency responders were promptly notified, and units were dispatched to the scene. By 8:46 pm, a unit was en route to the location, arriving at the scene around 8:50... Full story

  • Truck partially hanging off edge of I-15 divider causes major delays

    Julie Reeder|Updated Sep 1, 2024

    A traffic collision on the southbound I-15 at the SR-78 interchange caused significant delays early Sunday morning, with all lanes temporarily closed to traffic. The incident occurred around 5:25 a.m. when a Toyota 4Runner became high-centered on the concrete divider, partially hanging off the edge, according to the California Highway Patrol (CHP). Initial reports indicated that the vehicle would require a medium-duty tow truck due to its precarious position. By 5:28 a.m.,... Full story

  • Woman rescued from Monserate Mountain

    Julie Reeder|Updated Sep 1, 2024

    On Sunday morning NCFPD responded to a medical emergency on Monserate Mountain at 9:39 am. A woman injured her ankle. They utilized a Stokes basket and wheel to rescue the woman and deliver her to the ambulance for transport to an area hospital.... Full story

  • Car ends up in wrong lane, causing traffic disruption

    Village staff - AC Invest - Brian Briggs|Updated Aug 30, 2024

    A traffic incident involving a white Toyota Corolla and a black pickup truck occurred on the eastbound lanes of E. Mission Rd and Riverview Ln at about 5:08 pm today. The collision led to significant disruptions during the evening rush hour as emergency services scrambled to clear the scene and restore traffic flow. According to the initial reports, the white Toyota Corolla collided with a black pickup truck. The accident occurred in the eastbound lanes, blocking traffic. The... Full story

  • Tenaja Fire 130 Acres with 50% containment

    Julie Reeder - AC Investigations|Updated Aug 29, 2024

    As of Tuesday morning, the containment was 50% and the acreage was 130 acres. __________________________________________ The Tenaja Wildfire was reported to be 130 acres as of Sunday night, Aug. 25, at 10:30 pm. Containment as of Monday is 25%. The fire was under the jurisdiction of the U.S. Forest Service Cleveland National Forest. The Tenaja Fire which started on Tenaja Truck Trail, ignited late Sunday morning, and grew rapidly to 100 acres, prompting immediate evacuation... Full story

  • Vegetation Keys fire in Valley Center burns 30 acres with zero containment

    Village Editorial Staff|Updated Aug 28, 2024

    At about 2 pm a vegetation fire started in Valley Center at 31960 Lilac Rd in Valley Center. The vegetation fire was in the area of Lilac Rd and Keys Creek Rd in Valley Center. Shelter in Place orders and Evacuation Warnings were issued for SDC-0242, 0243, 0292, and 0333. Evacuation orders were issued for zone SDC-0293. Evacuation point was Pala Casino 11154 CA-76o Pala, CA 92059. Assigned Resources included: 14 Engines, 3 water tenders, 3 helicopters, 2 dozers, 6 hand crews and total personnel was 145. Numerous firefighting... Full story

  • Traffic collision on I-15 sends vehicle 300 ft over embankment

    Julie Reeder and Brian Briggs|Updated Aug 24, 2024

    A vehicle careened off Interstate 15 northbound near State Route 76 on Saturday evening, plummeting approximately 300 feet down the embankment, according to the California Highway Patrol (CHP). Urban Search and Rescue (USAR) is on scene and has recovered a person and paramedics are packaging the patient for transport to Palomar Hospital. CalFire, North County Fire, and CHP are actively working the scene and bright lights were utilized to help find the car and rescue the... Full story

  • Visible smoke in town is not from fire

    Julie Reeder -AC Investigations|Updated Aug 24, 2024

    Visible black smoke in town this morning is not from fire, in case anyone is concerned. It is from the VFW smoker, no doubt cooking up some great food.... Full story

  • Breaking: RFK Jr. Suspends Presidential Campaign, Will Join Forces With Trump to 'Save Millions of Children'

    The Defender Staff|Updated Aug 23, 2024

    Robert F. Kennedy Jr. today suspended his campaign for president of the United States as an independent, telling the media he no longer saw a path forward to victory "in the face of relentless censorship." Kennedy said that following discussions with former President Donald Trump, he has agreed to join forces with Trump in a unity party, which will allow the two to work together on "existential issues," including ending the war on Ukraine, censorship and the childhood chronic... Full story

  • Accident at Fallbrook St. and Elbrook

    Village News - Brian Briggs|Updated Aug 23, 2024

    A grey Honda and a grey Toyota collided today on Fallbrook Street near Elbrook St. in Fallbrook. The accident was reported at 5:06 pm. One woman was transported. The cause of the accident is unknown.... Full story

  • One person transported after vehicle vs pedestrian accident

    Julie Reeder and Brian Briggs|Updated Aug 22, 2024

    A man was hit by a van in the 1400 block of S. Mission tonight at 7:55 pm. It didn't appear he was using a pedestrian crosswalk. CHP was on the scene as well as North County Fire. Paramedics transported the man to a local hospital and the driver of the van was on the scene and being questioned by CHP.... Full story

  • Miller's horses first, second, and fifth in Graduation Stakes

    Joe Naiman, Village News Reporter|Updated Aug 22, 2024

    San Luis Rey Training Center trainer Peter Miller was happy rather than disappointed with a second-place finish in the Aug. 9 Graduation Stakes at the Del Mar Thoroughbred Club since Miller had horses which finished both first and second. R Heisman won the 5 1/2-furlong dirt race for two-year-old California-bred horses. Case Hit was second. Miller saddled three horses for that race and Last Call Zondlo finished fifth among the nine horses. "They all fired and ran very well....

  • Sullivan yearbook given first-place ribbon at county fair

    Joe Naiman, Village News Reporter|Updated Aug 22, 2024

    The San Diego County Fair's Student Showcase includes high school and middle school yearbooks. The 2023-24 Sullivan Middle School yearbook was awarded a first-place ribbon at the 2024 county fair. "I'm super excited," said Sullivan yearbook advisor Melissa Ledri. "They did a lot of work," Ledri said. "This helps validate what they did and all the stuff they put into it." The fair's Student Showcase does not have head-to-head judging other than for Best of Class or Best of...

  • On the road to college success

    Jessica Solano, Special to the Village News|Updated Aug 22, 2024

    I am a Fallbrook native who graduated from Fallbrook High School in 2006. Thanks to my counselor, Jaime Miramontes. I was able to pursue a college education. Right after high school, I attended CSUSB but dropped out. Four years later, I returned to MiraCosta College to get an associate degree and then pursued a bachelor's degree in Liberal Studies and a Master's in Public Health. After finishing, I got accepted to the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences, in their...

  • 4 considerations for an inherited home

    Jane Kepley, Special to the Village News|Updated Aug 22, 2024

    Inheriting a property from a loved one can bring with it a lot of complicated emotions and decisions. Do you keep it in the family or sell it? If you choose the latter, there are a number of factors to consider before moving forward. If the property is in probate, there will be a legal proceeding to determine how assets of the estate are handled – and that could take a while. If not, you may be able to move forward with listing the home. Beyond that, you should also take i...

  • LAFCO approves draft of updated MSR and SOI for Oceanside, Morro Hills

    Joe Naiman, Village News Correspondent|Updated Aug 22, 2024

    The Aug. 5 meeting of San Diego County’s Local Agency Formation Commission included approval of a draft municipal service review and sphere of influence update for Oceanside and the Morro Hills Community Services District. The LAFCO board includes two county supervisors, and only one was present during the 7-0 vote which released the draft MSR for public review. LAFCO will also be working with the City of Oceanside, the Oceanside Small Craft Harbor District, and the Morro Hills Community Services District during the public r...

  • Applications open Aug. 29 for county rental assistance units in three affordable housing developments

    Cassie N. Saunders, County of San Diego Communications Office|Updated Aug 22, 2024

    The county's Housing and Community Development Services is opening a waitlist for renters who are interested in living in three new housing developments with dedicated units supporting seniors, low-income families and disabled adults experiencing homelessness. These units are supported by Project-Based Housing Choice Voucher (PBV) rental assistance. Eligible applicants will be selected from the waitlist and, if approved by the landlord, would pay an affordable rent that is...

  • Enhance your sleep quality with these five essential foods

    Dr. Eric Berg DC, Special to the Village News|Updated Aug 22, 2024

    Good sleep is crucial for overall health and well-being, yet many struggle to achieve restful nights. In a recent video, experts outline key strategies for optimizing sleep quality, with a particular focus on the role of diet. Here’s a comprehensive guide to five foods that can help improve your sleep by boosting melatonin and other sleep-promoting factors. 1. Tart cherries Tart cherries stand out as a natural sleep aid. Research suggests that tart cherry juice or the fruit itself can enhance melatonin levels, a hormone c...

  • Rodriguez is one of 250 recipients of the James Patterson Award

    Serenity Serda, Village News Intern|Updated Aug 22, 2024

    Fallbrook resident Rosa Rodriguez was among 250 librarians and library workers across the country selected to receive a $200 bonus sponsored by best-selling author James Patterson. Recipients of this award were anonymously nominated by their peers. Although Rodriguez does not know who nominated her, her long-lasting impact in student outreach at the California State University of San Marcos Library leaves no room for doubt that she was more than deserving of this award....

  • So-Cal Chef Open – A triumph!

    Nathalie Taylor, Special to the Village News|Updated Aug 22, 2024

    Dodging over 500 celebrants at the So-Cal Chef Open, I was drawn by the tantalizing aromas drifting about the grounds of Peltzer Farms in Temecula. It resembled a splendid outdoor cafe where guests were treated to a rich, satisfying culinary experience. Upbeat music and the happy chatter of guests added to the joyous ambiance. Guests were celebrating premier chefs and delightful culinary creations. All 11 entries in the Aug. 12 competition were innovative, artistic, and... Full story

  • Theatre Talk: Upcoming shows

    Elizabeth Youngman-Westphal, Special to The Village News|Updated Aug 22, 2024

    There is no time like the present to book tickets for any of these great shows. Broadway San Diego will present "Spider-Man Across the Spider-Verse" in concert Oct. 22 and 23, at 3651 Fourth Ave. For tickets, call 619-564-3000 or visit www.broadwaysd.com. California Center for the Arts brings "Jersey Boys" Sept 13-Oct. 6 at 340 N. Escondido Blvd., Escondido. Preview prices for Sept. 13 and 14. For tickets, call 760-839-4149 or visit www.artcenter.org. The Cygnet Theatre in...

  • Support Prop 36

    Supervisor Jim Desmond, 5th District|Updated Aug 22, 2024

    As we approach the upcoming election, just under 100 days away, much of the attention has been on national politics. However, I want to draw your focus to a vitally important issue that we have the power to change right here in our state. Proposition 36 is a critical measure to address the increasing issues of theft and crime in California. In 2016, Prop 47 was passed, but it created loopholes that have been exploited by criminals, allowing theft up to $950 a day without... Full story

  • Buca di Beppo bankruptcy shows need to advertise

    Joe Naiman|Updated Aug 22, 2024

    The restaurant chain Buca di Beppo has closed 12 restaurants and declared bankruptcy. This should teach all other restaurants, chain or personally-owned, about the need to advertise rather than to seek free publicity. Buca di Beppo hired Allied Global Marketing for a public relations campaign. The Allied representative sent electronic messages to media members about upcoming holiday packages. The media members receiving the e-mail communications were journalists rather than advertising representatives. Buca di Beppo wanted... Full story

  • San Diego's Life Sciences

    Assemblymember Marie Waldron, 75th District|Updated Aug 22, 2024

    San Diego County ranks third in the nation as a center for the Life Science industry after Boston and the San Francisco Bay Area. As Vice Chair of the Assembly Health Committee and a member of the Assembly Select Committee on Biotechnology, I advocate for affordable and accessible lifesaving innovations that enhance the quality of life for millions of patients. Overall, California leads the nation in research and development (R&D) investment and labor. Wages paid to life... Full story

  • Preparing for wildfire disasters

    Assemblymember Marie Waldron, 75th District|Updated Aug 15, 2024

    Summer and fall are peak fire season. Recent fires include the Nixon Fire in Riverside County, along with the Park Fire in Northern California. And most of us remember the Cedar, Witch, Cocos, Guejito, Rice and Lilac fires that devastated much of the county. Fortunately, important lessons have been learned. We now have better coordination among local, state and tribal fire-fighting agencies. SB 816, a bill I strongly supported, allows state and tribal mutual aid agreements.... Full story

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