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Also serving the communities of De Luz, Rainbow, Camp Pendleton, Pala and Pauma
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BREAKING NEWS: Lanes 3 and 4 are still blocked after a dramatic crash on Interstate 15 tonight, Wednesday, resulted in a vehicle going over the side of the freeway and catching fire. At 9:40 pm the problem changed from a traffic collision to a traffic collision with major injuries. The incident occurred near the Lilac Bridge and led to significant traffic disruptions. According to the California Highway Patrol (CHP), the crash was reported around 7:23 p.m. A black sedan,... Full story
Several first responder units were called to Cal State San Marcos this morning on Twin Oaks Valley Rd in San Marcos for a shooting with injuries call. The call has been reported to be a drill. Village News will provide additional coverage as the story unfolds.... Full story
Traffic may be affected on Reche Rd near the Valley Oaks Mobile Home park. A collision involving two vehicles and no injuries was reported at 10:24 am this morning on Reche Rd. and Tecalote. First responders are attending to the victims and North County Fire has requested a tow truck at 11:54 am A collision involving possibly four vehicles was reported at about 10:25 am at Reche and Tecalote. No other information is available at this time. Village News/AC Investigations is on... Full story
Yankee Fire has a potential for 200 acres. No structures are threatened. The rate of spread is still moderate and 50 acres has burned as of 4:10 pm. Yankee Fire range 710 A on Camp Pendleton is on fire and 30 acres have burned at a moderate rate of spread. The fire is burning along the San Mateo Creek bottom. More information will be reported as it is available... Full story
BREAKING: A residence has been reported on fire on Oshia Ln near Lilac Rd in Valley Center at 3:21 pm this afternoon. It was also noted that there may be fireworks inside the home and it was believed that no one was inside the residence. The garage was fully involved and firefighters are working on a defensive strategy. Firemen reported there were no fireworks in the garage and the attic where they were fighting the fire. More information will be reported as it is available... Full story
Jeffrey Scott Franklin, age 52, was taken into custody on Friday, August 2, and charged with two felonies after hours of evading officers under the dark of night. He was charged with corporal injury including domestic violence with great bodily injury. While the individual's weapon status was unknown at the time, the incident was treated as a possible active shooter situation. It is unclear what took place to warrant the charges, and if they stem from a previous encounter betw... Full story
The San Diego County Fair has showmanship competitions for junior livestock exhibitors. The winner or alternate of the showmanship competition for each animal competes in the master showmanship competition for all large animals, and this year Morgan Michalke won the master showmanship for Future Farmers of America members. "I was really proud that I won. I had no idea that was going to happen," Michalke said. The dairy goat, market goat, market livestock beef, dairy cattle,...
For many families throughout San Diego County, these are challenging times. The rising cost of living means that people are often faced with difficult decisions – and for some pet families, being unable to afford a pet's care can result in the heartbreaking decision to surrender them to a shelter. But the San Diego Humane Society is committed to keeping animals with the people who love them. The organization accomplishes this by offering Community Support Services, i...
Tai Chi is an ancient Chinese system of exercise that features slow movements involving the shifting of weight and deep, controlled breathing. Among the many health benefits of regular Tai Chi practice are a lessening of the pain and stiffness of arthritis and also back pain, conditioning the cardiovascular system, lowering blood pressure, increasing lung capacity and bone density. Tai Chi has additional features that are especially important to seniors in preventing or...
I wanted to share an important update from our recent Board of Supervisors meeting that directly impacts our community's safety and well-being. Our county has experienced two separate fires at battery energy storage facilities in the past few months. These incidents posed significant safety risks and led to temporary road closures and evacuation orders for nearby homes. Understandably, there is growing public concern about these facilities' health, safety, and environmental... Full story
The Oscar Ledesma Memorial Scholarship is named after the Fallbrook 4-H Club and Fallbrook High School FFA member who died in February 2022. The scholarship is offered to San Diego County high school seniors pursuing higher education and actively involved in 4‑H Club, FFA or Grange livestock activities. The awards are based on a combination of scholastic achievement, leadership potential, best demonstrated involvement in agricultural projects or other activities, a sense of pe...
The Fallbrook Sheriff's Department has recently welcomed a new leader, Lieutenant Darrell McNeal. With a rich background in military service, organizational leadership and development, and a passion for community engagement, McNeal is poised to bring fresh perspectives and unwavering dedication to his role. McNeal's journey to law enforcement is a testament to his resilience and commitment to service. Born and raised in Tennessee, McNeal embarked on a distinguished 21-year car...
Fallbrook 4-H Club member Alan Morris raised the supreme grand champion market lamb at this year's San Diego County Fair. The June 25-30 market livestock show also included breeding animals as well as market animals, and exhibitors could also enter an animal as a progress animal which is designated for a future show rather than for market at the county fair. Morris raised both the champion crossbreed ewe and the reserve champion crossbreed ewe in the breed sheep competition,...
Two properties totaling four legal parcels currently owned by the Fallbrook Public Utility District have been declared surplus property. The FPUD board voted 3-0 July 22, with Jennifer DeMeo and Don McDougal absent, to declare the two properties as surplus. FPUD will retain easements over the parcels once they are sold. One of the properties is a 4.45-acre parcel on DeLuz Murrieta Road while three adjacent 0.93-acre legal parcels are on Dickey Street which is just west of Green Canyon Road. FPUD and the DeLuz Heights...
The San Diego County Fair’s market livestock show has awards for a pen of three pigs together from the same organization, and Fallbrook High School’s Future Farmers of America chapter took both first and third in the pen of three competition. In addition to the Fallbrook FFA success with the pen of three, four pigs raised by Fallbrook FFA members won their weight class while four others placed second in their weight class. “As a group we were really competitive this year,” said Fallbrook High School agriculture teacher...
Every homeowner needs to make repairs (or to renovate) at some point. Maybe a storm blew down part of your fence, or maybe you want to upgrade your kitchen countertops. No matter what home improvements you’re going to make, you’ll need the money to cover it. And, while credit cards or personal loans could be an option, they typically come with high interest rates that could lead to higher costs. Before going that route, consider one of these lower-cost options instead. · Savi...
The donated awards at the San Diego County Fair's gems, minerals and jewelry exhibition included the Gregory & Eve Anderson Award for Best and Most Eclectic Exhibit, and this year's award was given for a display which honored former Fallbrook collector Jim Walker. Walker died Dec. 27, 2023. His widow, Mary Fong Walker, put together the display. "That's neat that I got their award," Walker said. "Greg was an old friend of ours." Greg Anderson was Schafer's predecessor as the...
Summer is certainly upon us. This year has seen record-breaking weather all over the globe; in fact, meteorologists reported that Sunday, July 21, saw the Earth's hottest average temperature ever recorded. Closer to home, experience tells us that it's only going to get hotter before it gets cooler. I didn't need to tell you that at the beginning of August, did I? Since high summer temperatures and less-than-ideal conditions for roses are inevitable for the next couple of...
The lamb raised by Molly Schmierer of Fallbrook High School's Future Farmers of America chapter was chosen as the FFA reserve champion for the 2024 San Diego County Fair's market livestock show. Schmierer raised a 111-pound wether (male) called Wooly Wonka. The Hampshire cross won his weight class before receiving FFA reserve champion designation. "I'm grateful for everyone who helped," Schmierer said. Other Fallbrook FFA members, the Fallbrook High School agriculture teachers...
A memorandum of understanding between the Fallbrook Public Utility District and the Mission Resource Conservation District to maintain the medians along South Mission Road has been approved by the boards of both districts. The 3-0 FPUD board vote Monday, July 22, with Jennifer DeMeo and Don McDougal absent, approved the MOU. The Mission RCD board approved the agreement Monday, July 15. The MOU incorporates FPUD’s new Community Benefit Program which will provide funding for the oversight and execution of the landscape and irri...
Everyone always assumes the holiday season is the most challenging time for maintaining healthy eating habits, with all the sweets and hearty meals around. But it’s common to overlook how challenging summer can be too. Your home may not be littered with Halloween candy or overflowing with Thanksgiving leftovers, but over the last few months you’ve likely encountered more hot dogs, hamburgers and ice cream than you can count and consistently battle cravings for a tasty cold treat amid the summer heat. Let’s not forget the f...
What if I said that cutting back on a few spoonfuls of your favorite pasta dish could have notable health advantages? While the typical Western diet high in calories is associated with obesity, diabetes and heart disease, research on calorie restriction without malnutrition has shown improved healthspan and lifespan in many animals and humans. Calorie restriction is a promising and practical step to a longer, healthier life with delayed onset of age-related diseases. Are you ready to optimize your health with fewer bites? Cal...
Summer is here, and kids have time on their hands. That could mean hours of unsupervised internet use while parents are working. It’s been estimated that 95% of teens aged 13 to 17 use social media, and that can include younger children as well; 40% of children ages 8 to 12 report they use social media despite age restrictions. Adolescence is a critical period of development, which is why safety measures and guidelines are so important. The California Department of Justice has... Full story
The opening ceremony of the 2024 Paris Olympics stirred controversy when a performance by a scantily-clad man painted in blue emerged at the center of a table to sing to drag queens and dancers, seemingly parodying Leonardo da Vinci's "The Last Supper," provoked outrage among Catholics and many Christians. Bishop Robert Barron of Minnesota condemned the act as a "gross mockery of the Last Supper," echoing sentiments expressed by public figures like Elon Musk and Clint Russel,... Full story
About 10 weeks have passed since my home garden was planted. Happily, this year’s bounty fulfills the promise every gardener dreams about. You may recall, this year we chose to forego tussling with hungry gophers, deciding to use tubs and a horse trough for the tomatoes and avoid ground-level planter boxes. It was one of our better decisions. Not really a gardener, I’m what could be called a planter, the garden management is primarily left to my husband. VJ has the green thu... Full story
