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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4 pm UPDATE: Crews have stopped the forward rate of spread on the Garden Fire and the acreage burned was lowered to 25 acres from 50 acres, according to CalFire. There is currently no structure threat or evacuations. All evacuations have been lifted. A significant amount of resources have been assigned and will work through the night in to tomorrow to strengthen control lines. It is 10% contained, according to NCFPD PIO Capt. John Choi. "There were several fire agencies that... Full story
UNOFFICIAL ELECTION RESULTS ESTIMATED BALLOTS TO BE PROCESSED: 56,000 NEXT UPDATE: NOV 21 BY 6 P.M. There is a controversy brewing as there are still at least one ballot box that hasn't been picked up by the San Diego Registrar of Voters in Bonsall. Village News will follow up on that with the County. This is crucial because there are races that are very very close. Here is where we are as of Nov 15, 2024. Locally, the closest race is a Fallbrook Union Elementary School... Full story
Improving your soil health organically is a sustainable way to boost your garden's productivity without the use of commercial fertilizers. Here are several tips to help you enhance soil fertility and structure naturally: 1. Add Compost Compost is one of the best organic soil amendments. It adds nutrients, improves soil structure, and enhances water retention. You can create your own compost from kitchen scraps (vegetable peelings, eggshells, coffee grounds), garden waste (leaves, grass clippings), and manure. Compost also int...
"The Halloween Bash turned out to be a fantastic evening, despite the last minute venue change. It was full of fun, excitement, and community spirit! A huge thanks goes to Faro at 127 W. for providing the perfect setting, complete with amazing food. The incredible band kept the crowd dancing all night. Volunteers, including a group of Marines, came together to make the event an overwhelming success and a great foundation for next year's bash!," said Valerie Thruelsen, who spon...
A pilot escaped injury after overshooting the runway in a single-engine plane at Fallbrook Community Airpark on Saturday morning, Oct. 19, according to North County Fire Protection District Captain John Choi. The incident occurred around 9:09 a.m., when a Piper PA-32-301T Turbo Saratoga, registered as N177DF, overran the runway during a landing attempt on Runway 18, North County Fire Protection District reported. The pilot, the only person on board, was not hurt, and no other injuries were reported. After the plane came to a...
A motorcycle was down in the 500 block of Main Ave tonight at about 4 pm. It was reported as a hit and run and it was reported that a good Samaritan helped the motorcycle rider out of the street and the bike as well. It was also reported that the rider was up and walking around. There is no other information available.... Full story
UPDATE: As of 3:30 all evacuations were lifted and the forward rate had been stopped. __________________________________________________________________________________________ At 2:30 this afternoon, Monday, Oct. 21, the San Diego County Sheriff's Dept. issued an evacuation warning for the Circle Fire near Fallbrook. At that point, the vegetation fire in the area of the 5000 block of Lake Circle Road was at three to four acres. Twenty minutes later, the forward rate of spread... Full story
A pilot escaped injury after overshooting the runway in a single-engine plane at Fallbrook Community Airpark on Saturday morning, Oct. 19, according to North County Fire Protection District Capt. John Choi. The incident occurred around 9:09 a.m., when a Piper PA-32-301T Turbo Saratoga, registered as N177DF, overran the runway during a landing attempt on Runway 18, North County Fire Protection District reported. The pilot, the only person on board, was not hurt, and no other injuries were reported. After the plane came to a... Full story
Last week Village News published a story about Jordan Paredes, a hard working young man who had his new E-bike stolen, which he used to get to work everyday. After the story ran, there donations were brought into both Main Street Cafe and Village News to help Paredes to replace his bike. On Monday, Sept. 24, Paredes was presented a new e-bike with the generous help of donors, his mother, and the owner of E-Bike-a-Go-Go on North Main in Fallbrook. Tony Campbell from AC...
An E-bike was stolen from a young man who used it to get to his job everyday at Main Street Cafe. If anyone has seen this bike or has any information about the theft, which is a felony, call the Sheriff's Department in Fallbrook 760-451-3100. An e-bike was stolen outside Albertsons in Fallbrook last Monday, Sept. 8, about 9:30 a.m. The bike belonged to 20-year-old Jordan Paredes, who received it as a birthday gift earlier this summer to help him commute to his job at the...
The Airport Fire, as of Sunday, 9/15/24, has been reported to have burned 23,519 and 19% containment. Ten firefighters have been injured and two civilians. There were 20,780 structures threatened and 152 structures destroyed. Structures damaged stands at 31. There are still some hard closures that the public needs to be aware of. Here they are: Hard Road Closures Trabuco Canyon Road and Trabuco Creek Road El Toro Road and Live Oak Canyon Road Ortega Highway at Nichols Institute Soft Road Closures Plano Trabuco Road at Joshua... Full story
UPDATE: As of 7:17 pm tonight the Roblar Fire is reported to be 950 acres and containment is 20%. North County Fire has a Battalion Chief leading a strike team of engines to assist in the Roblar Fire on Camp Pendleton. NCF has one brush engine committed to the fire. Smoke Advisory has been issued per the San Diego County Air Pollution Control District affecting our area. The Roblar Wildfire has charred 856 acres as of 8 pm Saturday night. It had burned over 200 acres as of 4... Full story
Thursday, August 25, 2024 UPDATE: Bailey Cameron, the Camp Pendleton Marine, age 23, who has been missing since Aug. 25, 2024, is no longer considered a missing person, according to Camp Pendleton officials. As of a result of the sightings he is believed to be on the base and the family is still hoping he will come forward. Capt James C. Sartain, with Camp Pendleton, released a statement Wednesday saying that “recent activities connected to Lance Corporal Bailey Cameron i... Full story
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
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
According to Dr. Berg DC, understanding the subtle signs of nutritional deficiencies can be key to improving your health and well-being. He explains to his 500,000 subscribers on YouTube, that many health issues arise from a lack of essential nutrients, and recognizing these symptoms can help you address deficiencies before they lead to more significant problems. Here are 16 signs that he explains your body may be lacking in important nutrients and what you can do about it. 1. Brittle nails Brittle nails often indicate a...
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
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
All lanes are being reported as open by the CHP as of 6:55 am. A woman has been taken into custody and is receiving help. ______________________________________ An early morning incident involving a person reportedly attempting to jump from an overpass on State Route 78 (SR-78) in Oceanside led to significant traffic disruptions on Tuesday morning. The California Highway Patrol (CHP) first received reports at approximately 4:53 a.m. of an individual standing on the Rock Springs Road overpass above westbound SR-78, near the... Full story
At approximately 7:28 PM, a single-vehicle traffic collision was reported on northbound Interstate 15. The vehicle involved experienced significant front-end damage and spun out after colliding with the center divider. Incident Details: Time of Incident: 7:28 PM Type of Incident: Solo Vehicle Traffic Collision Damage Reported: Front-end damage; vehicle spun out. Lane Status: Unknown if any lanes are currently blocked. Response: 7:30 PM: First unit was assigned and dispatched... 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
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
On Sunday, Aug. 4, at 6:11 p.m., a call of an apartment fire was called in and responded to by North County Fire Protection District. The call came in from the 1200 block of Alturas Road in Fallbrook. NCFPD PIO Capt. John Choi said, "Three individuals were assessed and released." According to Choi, people on the scene were helping with fire extinguishers and they were then assessed for smoke inhalation. Choi said the fire was contained to one unit and it is still under...
On Sunday, August 4, at 6:11 pm, a call of an apartment fire was called in and responded to by North County Fire Protection District (NCFPD). The call came in from the 1200 block of Alturas Rd in Fallbrook. NCFPD PIO Capt. Choi said, "Three individuals were assessed and released." According to Choi, people on the scene were helping with fire extinguishers and they were then assessed for smoke inhalation. Capt. Choi said the fire was contained to one unit and it is still under... Full story
