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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"Seatbelts save lives." That's the message from Capt. John Choi, NCFPD PIO. Capt. Choi said there were three people in the car that rolled over this morning at 10:50 am. Two people in the car were unrestrained and were ejected from the car. They were both taken by air ambulance to Palomar Hospital with critical injuries. One of them succumbed to his injuries in the hospital. The other remains in critical condition. The third person was restrained and walked away with minor... Full story
BREAKING: San Diego, CA - June 26, 2024 Emergency services are currently responding to an incident on a remote stretch of road near San Diego, where an SUV has rolled over and is now resting on its side approximately 30 feet down an embankment. The California Highway Patrol received reports around 3:15 PM of the vehicle's precarious position, prompting a swift deployment of fire and ambulance units to the area. Initial reports indicate that a male individual was seen standing... Full story
BONSALL, Calif.- On Monday, June 25, 2024, at approximately 9:55 p.m., officers from the California Highway Patrol-Oceanside Area Office responded to reports of a traffic crash on Old Highway 395 near Circle R. Drive, in unincorporated San Diego County. A 51-year-old female driver, from Pala was driving a Lincoln sport utility vehicle (SUV) in the southbound lane of Old Highway 395. For reasons under investigation, the vehicle veered form the roadway and collided down a ravine and overturned. The California Highway Patrol... Full story
A very loud explosion was heard in the middle of downtown Fallbrook that shook windows and set off car alarms. It occurred about 9:25 pm. The Sheriff's department is investigating it being possibly fireworks. For anyone who heard it, it was extremely loud. From the Village News office near Main and Alvarado, it sounded like a bomb. We will continue to report as more information is available.... Full story
Emergency services responded to a significant traffic collision on Old Highway 395 early Saturday afternoon. The incident, reported at 12:43 p.m., involved multiple vehicles, including one that drove off a cliff. The California Highway Patrol (CHP) updated the incident status to a traffic collision with injuries at 12:45 p.m., indicating that emergency medical services were en route. Initial reports suggested that a gray sedan swerved to avoid a white BMW SUV, leading to the... Full story
There wasn't a dry eye in the room as Rex and Connie Gordon renewed their wedding vows on Father's Day Sunday as Pastor Jerome Marroquin of SonRise Christian Fellowship Church officiated. Surrounded by their three daughters, grandchildren and friends, the Gordon's platinum anniversary was filled with happy tales when Rex watched Connie stroll across the quad at San Jose State College and into his heart. It was love at first sight for him. He retells it something like this....
2 vehicles are still waiting to get a tow after colliding today, June 14th, at S. Mission Rd. and Winterhaven. No medical attention was reported necessary. All lanes were stopped as of 2:05 p.m. Avoid the area, if possible....
Fallbrook Sheriffs were called to the intersection of S. Mission and Ammunition Rd for begging at 4:13 pm today, Thursday, June 13, 2024. The people freely go in and out of the lanes to pick up money from people in their automobiles, which could be illegal. People were sighted giving them money. The signs seen today look identical to the typical ones this group uses. The signs today and previously show a photo of a sick and dying child and claim they are raising money. There i... Full story
Last Wednesday, June 5, two people were arrested after an alleged attempted burglary of the Fallbrook Taco Bell in the 1100 block of South Mission Road. It was reported that there was female staff in the Taco Bell during the attempted robbery. Logan Linner, age 25, was arrested for Felony Conspiracy to Commit Crime and Felony Commercial Burglary. In addition, charges relating to DUI:Drugs, Possession of non-narcotic drugs, controlled substance, paraphernalia and possession of... Full story
In 1965, the rock band “The Byrds” had a hit song called “Turn! Turn! Turn!” in which they sang the words King Solomon wrote 3,000 years earlier. The lyrics were taken directly from the Bible (as recorded in Ecclesiastes 3), and they say this about “time”: “To everything there is a season, and a time for every purpose under heaven: a time to be born and a time to die, a time to plant and a time to uproot, a time to kill and a time to heal, a time to tear down and a time to... Full story
In April, San Diego County began ramping up its proactive treatment of mosquito breeding sites in waterways around the county. The goal is to reduce these pests and their risk for spreading diseases, such as West Nile virus. The next treatments, including Lake Rancho Viejo, will be June 26 and 27, as well as July 17 and 18. Every year in spring, the county's Vector Control Program applies a safe, eco-friendly larvicide by helicopter to treat nearly 1,400 acres of...
The Mission Resource Conservation District leases 0.58 acres of Fallbrook Public Utility District property for the Fallbrook Community Garden, and that lease had a Monday, June 17, 2024, expiration date. The FPUD board meeting Wednesday, May 29, included a 4-0 vote, with Ken Endter absent, to extend the lease for another five years. The lease will now expire June 17, 2029. The MRCD will pay FPUD a dollar a year to rent the Alturas Road property. Although the MRCD is the formal lessee and the lease prohibits any sublease or...
If you were inspired by Part 1 of "Going Native in Your Garden" let's dig a little deeper and now look at the most important phases to consider when starting a garden refurbishment. Starting a native plant garden does not have to be complicated, but planning is the key. In Part 1, I mentioned various sites to visit for inspiration and to educate yourself of all that's possible and guide you in the direction you'd like to take your new landscape setting. Once you start...
Two 5-0 Fallbrook Public Utility District board votes May 29 awarded paving contracts. One action approved an annual contract for as-needed paving work with Asphalt & Concrete Enterprises; the Santee company will receive up to $300,000 for each year of the contract which is initially for two years and may include up to two one-year extensions. The other contract was awarded to Peters Paving and Grading, which is based in Rainbow, and will pay the company $74,675 to repave 25 sites which currently have temporary paving. When...
If the Fallbrook Public Utility District installs or replaces pipeline segments the pavement is removed. After the work is completed, the road is paved with temporary cold mix asphalt. The roadway will eventually need a longer-term resurfacing to meet San Diego County standards and to ensure that the road’s integrity is not compromised. The FPUD replacement of the water main pipeline along Elder Street created a question of how much of the private road segment between Shady Glen Drive and Debra Ann Drive should be replaced a...
Fallbrook High School’s girls placed 13th among Division I teams at the CIF swim meet May 1-4 at Granite Hills High School. “I was very pleased with it,” Fallbrook coach Sean Redmond said. The Division I swim preliminaries were held May 1; the Division II preliminaries took place May 2. The diving championship was May 3, and the swim finals were May 4. Those with the eight fastest preliminaries times in each swimming event qualified for the championship final and the next eight fastest times earned lanes in the conso...
The 2024 beach volleyball season kicked off with a bang on Thursday, May 16, at the Huntington Beach Open. The tournament, which drew beach volleyball enthusiasts and sports fans from across the country, saw some of the sport's finest athletes competing for top honors. Among these athletes, one name stood out: Billy Allen from Fallbrook. Allen's performance at the 2024 AVP Huntington Beach Open was nothing short of extraordinary. Known for his defensive skills, Allen led the t...
Fallbrook High School’s boys swim team took 13th place among Division I schools at the CIF meet, May 1-4, at Granite Hills High School, while Fallbrook senior Carson Vance was seventh in the 500-yard freestyle race and Fallbrook’s 200-yard freestyle relay team also took seventh place. “The boys did very, very well,” Fallbrook coach Bill Richardson said. The team position was an improvement from the 14th-place result last year. “It was kind of a surprise. We graduated quite a few kids last year,” Richardson said. The 2023 Fa...
The County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously June 4 to appoint Ebony Shelton as the new Chief Administrative Officer (CAO). Shelton is the first Afro-Latina in county history to serve in the role. She will start her new position June 14. Shelton is a visionary leader who has dedicated her career to serving the community, most recently in a dual role as the county's chief financial officer and as a deputy chief administrative officer, overseeing the departments in the...
The Fallbrook Public Utility District has plans for a new pump station which will allow water from Red Mountain Reservoir to be pumped to De Luz. An analysis of the least expensive way to provide water to De Luz until that pump station is operational indicated that the purchase of a pump skid to pump Santa Margarita River Conjunctive Use Project supply from Red Mountain would be the most cost-efficient option, so the FPUD board approved a motion to acquire a pump skid Wednesday, May 29. The 5-0 vote authorizes the purchase...
Last week I started working with two bright young interns. Without knowing it, they give me hope. I was pressing forward in my week, despite my discouragement after talking to a young person who informed me that they don’t read, listen or watch any “long-form” content in order to better understand important issues, whether it’s news or any information that helps them be informed on issues ranging from politics to health, education, etc. They don’t ingest any content more than...
I wanted to give you an update on the current situation at our border and its broader implications for our country. Last week, reporter Bill Melugin spoke with a Turkish man who had illegally crossed into Jacumba, California, along with a group of other Turkish men. He revealed that he paid $10,000 to a cartel for assistance and expressed shock at how easy it was to cross the U.S. border without encountering any resistance. He warned that Americans should be "worried" about... Full story
As with so many issues involving medical research and healthcare, San Diego County is ground zero in the battle against Alzheimer’s disease. Currently, it is estimated that 84,000 persons are living with Alzheimer’s disease in San Diego County, a number that is expected to increase to 117,000 by 2030. Another 250,000 San Diegans are caring for loved ones suffering from Alzheimer’s, which is the county’s third leading cause of death. California now has over 720,000 residen... Full story
What does it take to be a responsible father? While there are countless answers to this question, it generally means playing an essential role in a child’s life and showing up daily. Generally, fathers provide abundant love, support and involvement, making sacrifices to ensure their children are loved and cared for. A father is always there for their children, offering guidance, support and education. The greatest joy for any father is seeing their children thrive, do well in life and be healthy. Things can happen in life, h...
Sugar substitutes were once touted as a miracle food because they had no calories, needed no land for growing and didn’t appear to impact blood sugar levels or weight. Synthetic sugars have now been suggested to cause weight gain, increase cancer risk and play a role in cardiovascular disease. Common synthetic sugar substitutes include saccharin, aspartame, sucralose and erythritol. Some were discovered accidentally, while others were created with the goal of being the next big thing in the low-calorie or no-calorie sweetener...
